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ThesituationinGuineaBissau!!H!.cc/ ,  ""I#150 ,  :::  A.0 ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom18June1998to12May1999#!!H!.Z ! !# !X  ""I#150 !X  :::  B.0 Communicationsreceivedfrom18June1998to15June1999andreportoftheSecretary ."  General#!!H!.  ! !# "L  ""I#152 "L  aa :20.0  ThesituationinTajikistanandalongtheTajikAfghanborder#!!H!.N!!# "$x  ""I#155 "$x  :::  A.0 Backgroundinformationfortheperiodfrom16June1997to15June1998#!!H!.[ ! !# N%  ""I#155 N%  :::  B.0 ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom21July1998to15May1999#!!H!.ooZ ! !# z&  ""I#155 z&  :::  C.0 Communicationsreceivedfrom18July1998to15June1999andreportsofthe '!  SecretaryGeneral#!!H!.}}% ! !# n("  ""I#157 n(" aa :21.0  ThequestionconcerningHaiti#!!H!.11.!!# )# ""I#159 )# :::  A.0 Backgroundinformationfortheperiodfrom16June1997to15June1998#!!H!.[ ! !# *% ""I#159 *% :::  B.0 ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom3September1998to16March1999#!!H!.^^` ! !# +H&  ""I#159 +H& :::  &   C.0 Communicationsreceivedfrom24August1998to15June1999andreportsofthe  SecretaryGeneral#!!H!.}}% ! !#' Ԉ r ""I#160 r aa :22.0  Maintenanceofpeaceandsecurityandpostconflictpeacebuilding#!!H!.IIS!!#  ""I#162  :::  A.0 ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom16to29December1998#!!H!.))U ! !#   ""I#162   :::  B.0 Communicationsreceivedfrom24September1998to15June1999#!!H!.R ! !#  L ""I#162  L aa :23.0  Promotingpeaceandsecurity:humanitarianactivitiesrelevanttotheSecurityCouncil#!!H!.GGg!!# " x ""I#163 " x :::0  ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilon21January1999#!!H!.I!!# N  ""I#163 N  aa :24.0  Protectionofciviliansinarmedconflict#!!H!.:!!# z  ""I#164 z  :::  A.0 ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom12to22February1999#!!H!.U ! !#  ""I#164  :::  B.0 Communicationreceivedon19February1999#!!H!.> ! !# (  ""I#165 (  aa :25.0  ThesituationinTimor#!!H!.'!!# T  ""I#166 T  :::  A.0 ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom9September1998to11June1999#!!H!._ ! !# *  ""I#166 *  :::  B.0 Communicationsreceivedfrom25Februaryto15June1999andreportsoftheSecretary V  General#!!H!.  ! !# t ""I#167 t aa :26.0  ThesituationinSomalia#!!H!.)!!# J ""I#169 J :::  A.0 Backgroundinformationfortheperiodfrom16June1997to15June1998#!!H!.[ ! !# v ""I#169 v :::  B.0 ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom8July1998to27May1999#!!H!.Y ! !#  ""I#169  :::  C.0 Communicationsreceivedfrom27May1998to15June1999#!!H!.>>L ! !# $ ""I#170 $  PartII P OthermattersconsideredbytheSecurityCouncil    P aa :27.0  ConsiderationofthedraftreportoftheSecurityCounciltotheGeneralAssembly#!!H!.b!!# D ""I#171 D aa :28.0  Admissionofnewmembers#!!H!.)!!# p ""I#172 p :::  A.0 ApplicationoftheRepublicofKiribati#!!H!.; ! !# F ""I#172 F :::  B.0 ApplicationoftheRepublicofNauru#!!H!.8 ! !# r ""I#172 r aa :29.0  SecurityCouncildocumentationandworkingmethodsandprocedure#!!H!.Q!!#   ""I#173   :::  A.0 SecurityCouncildocumentationandrelatedmatters#!!H!.F ! !# !  ""I#173 !  :::  B.0 SecurityCouncilworkingmethodsandprocedure#!!H!.B ! !# "L ""I#173 "L  PartIII "$x MilitaryStaffCommittee  $@  "$x aa :30.0  WorkoftheMilitaryStaffCommittee#!!H!.AA5!!# &l  ""I#177 &l   PartIV B'! MattersbroughttotheattentionoftheSecurityCouncilbutnotdiscussedatmeetingsoftheCouncilduringtheperiodcovered  ((#  B'! aa :31.0  Communicationsconcerningthenonproliferationofweaponsofmassdestruction#!!H!.00_!!# )T$ ""I#179 )T$ aa :32.0  CommunicationsconcerningthequestionofKorea#!!H!.@!!# *+% ""I#179 *+% aa :33.0  CommunicationsconcerningthesituationinLiberia#!!H!.C!!# V,& ""I#180 V,& aa :34.0  CommunicationsconcerningtheMovementofNonAlignedCountries#!!H!.  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""I#189 f! aa :56.0  ThesituationconcerningRwanda#!!H!.0!!# " ""I#189 " aa :57.0  CommunicationsfromtheSecretaryGeneral#!!H!.  :!!# # ""I#190 # aa :58.0  CommunicationsconcerningtheAlShifapharmaceuticalplantintheSudan#!!H!.Y!!# $@ ""I#190 $@ aa :59.0  CommunicationfromtheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia#!!H!.F!!# &l  ""I#191 &l  aa :60.0  CommunicationsconcerningrelationsbetweenAfghanistanandtheIslamicRepublicofIran#!!H!. i!!# B'! ""I#192 B'! aa :61.0  CommunicationsconcerningrelationsbetweentheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKoreaand n(" Japan#!!H!. !!# 6)#  ""I#192 6)#  aa :62.0  CommunicationfromtheRussianFederationandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica#!!H!.@@[!!# b*$  ""I#192 b*$  aa :63.0  CommunicationfromthefivepermanentmembersoftheSecurityCouncil#!!H!.  V!!# +%  ""I#192 +%  aa :64.0  CommunicationsconcerningrelationsbetweentheSudanandUganda#!!H!.Q!!# ,'  ""I#193 ,'  aa :65.0  CommunicationrelatingtotheimplementationoftheagreementbetweentheInternational  AtomicEnergyAgencyandtheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKoreafortheapplicationofsafeguardsinconnectionwiththeTreatyontheNonProliferationofNuclearWeapons#!!H!.e!!# : ""I#193 : aa :66.0  CommunicationfromGreece#!!H!.*!!# f ""I#193 f aa :67.0  CommunicationfromtheRussianFederationandUzbekistan#!!H!.zzI!!#   ""I#193   aa :68.0  CommunicationconcerningsoutheasternEurope#!!H!.__>!!#   ""I#193   aa :69.0  Letterdated31March1998fromtheChargdaffairesa.i.ofthePermanentMissionofPapua  @ NewGuineatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil#!!H!.d!!#   ""I#193   aa :70.0  CommunicationconcerningrelationsbetweenChinaandtheRussianFederation#!!H!.\!!#  4 ""I#194  4 aa :71.0  CommunicationsfromTogoconcerningtheEconomicCommunityofWestAfricanStates#!!H!.N N b!!#  `  ""I#194  `  aa :72.0  CommunicationsfromBurkinaFaso#!!H!.1!!# 6  ""I#194 6  aa :73.0  CommunicationsconcerningrelationsbetweenIraqandSaudiArabia#!!H!.R!!# b  ""I#194 b  aa :74.0  CommunicationfromTurkmenistan#!!H!.0!!#   ""I#194   aa :75.0  CommunicationsfromGermany,transmittingstatementsbythePresidencyoftheEuropean  Union#!!H!. !!#  ""I#195  aa :76.0  CommunicationconcerningtheEastAfricansummitmeeting#!!H!.I!!#  ""I#195  aa :77.0  CommunicationconcerningrelationsbetweenBulgariaandtheformerYugoslavRepublicof 0 Macedonia#!!H!. !!#   ""I#195   aa :78.0  CommunicationsconcerningthemurderoftouristsinBwindiNationalParkinUganda#!!H!.iic!!# $  ""I#195 $  aa :79.0  CommunicationconcerningrelationsbetweenIsraelandtheLibyanArabJamahiriya#!!H!.a!!# P  ""I#195 P  aa :80.0  CommunicationfromZambia#!!H!.*!!# &|  ""I#195 &|  aa :81.0  CommunicationsfromtheRussianFederationconcerningtheNorthAtlanticTreaty R  Organization#!!H!. !!# p  ""I#195 p  aa :82.0  Communicationconcerningstandbyarrangementsforpeacekeeping#!!H!.WWO!!# F  ""I#196 F  aa :83.0  CommunicationsconcerningtheassassinationofthePresidentoftheNiger#!!H!.GGZ!!# r  ""I#196 r  aa :84.0  CommunicationfromtheLibyanArabJamahiriya#!!H!.zz>!!#    ""I#196    aa :85.0  CommunicationconcerningthesituationintheGreatLakesregion#!!H!.Q!!# !   ""I#196 !   aa :86.0  CommunicationfromMaliconcerningthesituationintheComoros#!!H!.//P!!# "L  ""I#196 "L  aa :87.0  CommunicationfromAzerbaijan,Georgia,theRepublicofMoldova,UkraineandUzbekistan#!!H!.]!]!h!!# "$x  ""I#196 "$x   PartV N%  WorkofthesubsidiarybodiesoftheSecurityCouncil  &l   N%  aa :88.0  SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)concerningthesituation B'!  betweenIraqandKuwait#!!H!.(!!#  (`" ""I#197  (`" aa :89.0  GoverningCounciloftheUnitedNationsCompensationCommission#!!H!.P!!# 6)# ""I#197 6)# aa :90.0  SecurityCouncilSpecialCommissionestablishedpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofresolution b*$ 687(1991)#!!H!. !!# *+% ""I#198 *+% aa :91.0  SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution748(1992)concerningthe V,& LibyanArabJamahiriya#!!H!.'!!# -t' ""I#201 -t' aa :92.0  SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution751(1992)concerningSomalia#!!H!.!!l!!#  ""I#203  aa :93.0  InternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsof , InternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryoftheFormerYugoslaviasince1991#!!H!.Z Z !!# f ""I#203 f aa :94.0  SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)concerningthe   situationinAngola#!!H!./ / $!!# Z  ""I#206 Z  aa :95.0  SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution918(1994)concerningRwanda#!!H!.!!k!!#   ""I#207   aa :96.0  InternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsof   InternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryofRwandaandRwandanCitizensResponsibleforSuchViolationsCommittedintheTerritoryofNeighbouringStates#!!H!.b!!# B ""I#207 B  aa :97.0  SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution985(1995)concerningLiberia#!!H!.Z!Z!l!!# n  ""I#209 n  aa :98.0  SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution1132(1997)concerningSierra   Leone#!!H!. !!# b  ""I#209 b  aa :99.0  SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution1160(1998)#!!H!.hhZ!!#   ""I#210   : Appendices        :I.0  MembershipoftheSecurityCouncilduringtheyears1998and1999#!!H!.R!!# <  ""I#213 <   :II.0  Representativesanddeputy,alternateandactingrepresentativesaccreditedtotheSecurity h  Council#!!H!.% % !!# 0  ""I#214 0 __ :III.0  PresidentsoftheSecurityCouncil#!!H!.;;3!!# \ ""I#218 \ XX :IV.0  MeetingsoftheSecurityCouncilheldduringtheperiodfrom16June1998to15June1999#!!H!. j!!# 2 ""I#219 2  :V.0  ResolutionsadoptedbytheSecurityCouncilduringtheperiodfrom16June1998to15June ^ 1999#!!H!.Z Z !!# &| ""I#229 &| XX :VI.0  Statementsmadeand/orissuedbythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilduringtheperiodfrom R 16June1998to15June1999#!!H!.-!!# p ""I#304 p  :VII.0  CommunicationsfromthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilortheSecretaryGeneralduringthe F periodfrom16June1998to15June1999#!!H!.aa9!!# d ""I#336 d  :VIII.0  ReportsoftheSecretaryGeneralissuedduringtheperiodfrom16June1998to15June1999#!!H!.9!9!l!!# :  ""I#345 :  XX :IX.0  NotesbythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilissuedduringtheperiodfrom16June1998to f! 15June1999#!!H!. !!# ." ""I#350 ."  :X.0  MeetingsoftheSecurityCouncilandtroopcontributingcountrieschairedbythePresidentof Z# theSecurityCouncilduringtheperiodfrom16June1998to15June1999#!!H!.Y!!# "$x ""I#351 "$x XX :XI.0  MeetingsofsubsidiarybodiesoftheSecurityCouncilduringtheperiodfrom16June1998to N% 15June1999#!!H!. !!# &l  ""I#353 &l   :XII.0  Annualreportsofthesanctionscommittees#!!H!.;!!# B'! ""I#355 B'!  :XIII.0  ListofmattersofwhichtheSecurityCouncilisseized#!!H!.H!!# n(" ""I#381 n("  )#  )#  *%  *%  +H&  +H&  -t'  -t'  Addendum  MonthlyassessmentsbyformerPresidentsoftheworkoftheSecurityCouncilfortheperiodfrom16June1998to15June1999  :   0 : 0:!:!RussianFederation(July1998)#!!H!.uu/!!# f ""I#388 f :::0  Slovenia(August1998)#!!H!.qq'!!#   ""I#391   :::0  Sweden(September1998)#!!H!.!!(!!#   ""I#402   :::0  UnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland(October1998)#!!H!.T!!#  @ ""I#409  @ :::0  UnitedStatesofAmerica(November1998)#!!H!.9!!#  l ""I#415  l :::0  Bahrain(December1998)#!!H!.(!!# B ""I#422 B :::0  Brazil(January1999)#!!H!. &!!# n  ""I#428 n  :::0  Canada(February1999)#!!H!.'!!#   ""I#437   :::0  China(March1999)#!!H!.  #!!#   ""I#448   :::0  France(April1999)#!!H!.e e $!!# H  ""I#455 H  :::0  Gambia(June1999)#!!H!.} } #!!# t ""I#463 t :::  J  !TRX3'"Letter (Portrait)X3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)T   J       g!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A,. O,O, O, O, 3        & 2SSSS7  d d7^^VV C NH-6789:   A.-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          1x!!1d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9?!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A& 2SSS5",5  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=((  A&T) xdE A8B  ^^h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    0  0x##Introductionh   v#idS 3    O,  x#x#         4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5v5  11  x Thepresentreport,coveringtheperiodfrom16June v 1998to15June1999,issubmittedtotheGeneralAssemblybytheSecurityCouncilinaccordancewithArticle24,paragraph3,andArticle15,paragraph1,oftheCharteroftheUnitedNations.ItisthefiftyfourthannualreportoftheSecurityCounciltotheGeneralAssembly.ThesereportsarecirculatedasSupplementNo.2totheOfficialRecordsof & 0  eachregularsessionoftheGeneralAssembly.  x Asinpreviousyears,thereportisintendedasaguide   totheactivitiesoftheSecurityCouncilduringtheperiodcovered.Itshouldbenoted,inthisconnection,thatinDecember1974theCouncildecidedtomakeitsreportshorterandmoreconcise,withoutchangingitsbasicstructure(seeOfficialRecordsoftheSecurityCouncil,  TwentyninthYear,SupplementforOctober,NovemberandDecember1974,documentS/11586).Moreover,inJanuary | 1985,theCouncilagreed,inkeepingwiththespiritofits1974decision,todiscontinuethepracticeofsummarizingdocumentsaddressedtothePresidentoftheCouncilortotheSecretaryGeneralandcirculatedasdocumentsoftheCouncilandinsteadsimplytoindicatethesubjectmatterofthosedocumentswhichrelatedtotheprocedureoftheCouncil(seeResolutionsandDecisionsoftheSecurity  Council,1985,partII,documentS/16913).    x InJune1993,theCouncildecidedonmeasuresrelating  totheformat,adoptionandtimelysubmissionofthereport(S/26015).Accordingly,theappendiceslistingresolutionsandpresidentialstatementsprovidecrossreferencestotherelevantchapterorsectionofthereportforeachresolutionandpresidentialstatement(seeappendicesVandVI).  x InMarch1995,theCouncildecidedthat,inorderto & maketheproceduresofthesanctionscommitteesmoretransparent,theannualreportshouldcontainmoreinformationabouteachcommitteesactivities(S/1995/234).  x InAugust1996,theCouncilestablishednew >#H + proceduresforthedeletionofmattersthathadbeenconsideredbytheCouncilintheprecedingfiveyearsfromthelistofmattersofwhichtheCouncilisseized(S/1996/603andS/1996/704).PursuanttotheproceduresetoutinthosenotesbythePresidentoftheCouncil,severalitemshavebeendeletedfromthelistofmattersofwhichtheCouncilisseized(seeappendixXIII).  x InJune1997,theCouncil,takingintoaccountviews )&4 expressedontheexistingformatofitsannualreport,approvednewmeasuresaimedatenhancingtheanalyticalnatureofthereportforfutureyears.AssetoutinthenotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilof12June1997 ,)8 (S/1997/451),inrelationtoeachsubjectdealtwithbytheCouncil,thereportwillinclude,asbackground,adescriptivelistofthedecisions,resolutionsandpresidentialstatementsoftheCouncilfortheoneyearperiodprecedingtheperiodcovered;fortheperiodcoveredbythereport,adescriptioninchronologicalorderoftheconsiderationbytheCouncilofthematterinquestionandofactionstakenbytheCouncilonthatitem,includingdescriptionsofthedecisions,resolutionsandpresidentialstatements,andalistofcommunicationsreceivedbytheCouncilandreportsoftheSecretaryGeneral;factualdata,includingdatesofformalmeetingsandinformalconsultationsatwhichasubjectwasdiscussed;informationregardingtheworkofthesubsidiarybodiesoftheCouncil,includingthesanctionscommittees;informationregardingthedocumentationandworkingmethodsandproceduresoftheCouncil;mattersbroughttotheattentionoftheCouncilbutnotdiscussedbyitduringtheperiodcovered;appendicesasinpreviousreports,butalsothefulltextsofallresolutions,decisionsandpresidentialstatementsadoptedorvoteduponbytheCouncilduringtheyearinquestion;andinformationaboutmeetingswithtroopcontributingcountries.BriefassessmentsoftheworkoftheCouncil,whichrepresentativeswhohadcompletedtheirfunctionsasPresidentoftheSecurityCouncilmightwishtoprepare,undertheirownresponsibilityandfollowingconsultationswithmembersoftheCouncilforthemonthduringwhichtheypresidedandwhichshouldnotbeconsideredasrepresentingtheviewsoftheCouncilwouldbeattached,asanaddendumtothereport.ThemembersoftheCouncilalsodecidedthattheywouldcontinuetoconsiderandtoreviewwaystoimprovetheCouncilsdocumentationandprocedure,includingtheprovisionofspecialreportsasreferredtoinArticle24,paragraph3,oftheCharteroftheUnitedNations.xx-x  InOctober1998,theCouncildecided,thatitsannual T"^[ reporttotheGeneralAssemblyshouldinclude,asanappendix,inadditiontotheelementsidentifiedinthenotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilof12June1997(S/1997/451),theannualreportsofthesanctionscommittees(S/1998/1016).xx-x  Thepresentreport,therefore,reflectstheforegoing R'\$b decisionsoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Otherproceduralmeasuresrelatingtothequestionof 0):&e providinginformationtoStatesnotmembersoftheCouncilwereintroducedinJanuary1993(S/26389),July1993(S/26176),February1994(S/1994/230),March1994(S/1994/329),November1994(S/PRST/1994/62),December1994(S/PRST/1994/81),May1995(S/1995/438),January-"*j  1996(S/1996/54),March1996(S/PRST/1996/13),April1998(S/1998/354),January1999(S/1999/92)andFebruary1999(S/1999/165).  x WithrespecttothemembershipoftheSecurityCouncilduringtheperiodunderreview,itwillberecalledthattheGeneralAssembly,atthe33rdplenarymeetingofitsfiftythirdsession,on8October1998,electedArgentina,Canada,Malaysia,NamibiaandtheNetherlandstofillthevacanciesresultingfromtheexpirationon31December1998ofthetermsofofficeofCostaRica,Japan,Kenya,PortugalandSweden.  x Duringtheyearunderreview,theCouncilheld121 4  formalmeetings,adopted72resolutionsandissued37statementsbythePresident.Inaddition,theCouncilmembersheld239consultationsofthewhole,totallingsome511hours.TheCouncilconsideredover90reportsbytheSecretaryGeneralandreviewedandprocessedmorethan1,437documentsandcommunicationsfromStatesandregionalandotherintergovernmentalorganizations.  x Thepresentreportconsistsof5parts,13appendices l andanaddendum:  x PartIdealswiththequestionsconsideredbythe J SecurityCouncilunderitsresponsibilityforthemaintenanceofinternationalpeaceandsecurity.ChaptersinthispartarearrangedinchronologicalorderbasedonthefirstoccasiononwhichtheCouncilconsideredtheiteminaformalmeeting.However,foreaseofreference,agendaitemson 2 relatedsubjectsaregroupedunderumbrellaheadings.ThispartofthereportreflectsthenumberofmatterstheSecurityCouncilhasbeencalledupontorespondtoincarryingoutitsresponsibilitiesforthemaintenanceofinternationalpeaceandsecurity.xx-x  PartIIdealswithothermattersconsideredbythe  6$ SecurityCouncil.Duringtheperiodunderreview,theCouncilheldthreeformalmeetings(3923rd,3995thand3996th)toconsider(a)itsdraftreporttotheGeneralAssemblyfortheperiodfrom16June1997to15June1998;and(b)theadmissionofnewMembers(KiribatiandNauru,on4May1999).TheCouncilalsoaddressedmattersrelatingtoitsdocumentationandworkingmethodsandprocedure.xx-x  PartIIIcoverstheworkoftheMilitaryStaff n - Committee,establishedpursuanttoArticle47oftheCharter.xx-x  PartIVlistscommunicationsonmattersbroughttothe L 0 attentionoftheSecurityCouncilbutnotdiscussedatformalmeetingsoftheCouncilduringtheperiodcovered.Theyarearrangedinchronologicalorderbasedonthedateofreceiptofthefirstcommunicationoneachitemduringtheperiod.xx-x  PartVcoverstheworkofthesubsidiarybodiesofthe 6  SecurityCouncilactiveduringtheperiodunderreview.xx-x  Theaddendumcontainsmonthlyassessmentsby `9 formerPresidentsontheworkoftheSecurityCouncil,preparedinaccordancewiththenotebythePresidentoftheCouncilof12June1997(S/1997/451). < ((  <  TRX3'"Letter (Portrait)X3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)T    g!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=,, O, O, O, O, 33        & 2SSS7  d d7^^ VV  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9?!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   ^  ^  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  ^!    O, O,RRO,,#bKid  3   PartI  QuestionsconsideredbytheSecurityCouncilunderitsresponsibilityforthemaintenanceofinternationalpeaceandsecurity^!Eerna  RRRR O,R R#idbK 3    ,      Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter1 v  0   x ThesituationbetweenIraqandKuwaith Herna I#idS 3    O,  x  ##         +O,w O,+/ O,XXXwO, K/+ O,XXXw O,+S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x BackgroundinformationfortheperiodB L x#x# 0  0x##from16June1997to15June1998S:aKerna HL X X XX O, X X#idV 3$. x#x#           o 3    x Resolution1115(1997)0 F TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,condemned F #F # N  x of21June19970 & 0 & #& #0F # #therepeatedrefusaloftheIraqiauthoritiestoallowaccesstositesdesignatedbythe   oN 3  UnitedNationsSpecialCommission,whichconstitutedaclearandflagrantviolationoftheprovisionsofCouncilresolutions687(1991),707(1991),715(1991)and1060(1996);demandedthattheGovernmentofIraqallowtheSpecialCommissioninspectionteamsimmediate,unconditionalandunrestrictedaccesstoanyandallareas,facilities,equipment,recordsandmeansoftransportationwhichtheywishedtoinspectinaccordancewiththemandateoftheSpecialCommission;anddecidednottoconductthereviewsprovidedforinresolution687(1991)untilafterthenextconsolidatedprogressreportoftheSpecialCommission,dueon11October1997,afterwhichtimethosereviewswouldresumeinaccordancewithresolution687(1991). F #F # / O,XXXw O,gK/+O,XXXw O,+  o 3    x Resolution1129(1997)0 F TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,decidedthatF #F # qS0  0x##of12September19970 x#x#0F # #theprovisionsofresolution1111(1997)shouldremaininforce,exceptthatStateswere  o}S 3  authorizedtopermittheimportofpetroleumandpetroleumproductsoriginatinginIraq,includingfinancialandotheressentialtransactionsdirectlyrelatingthereto,sufficienttoproduceasumnotexceedingatotalofUS$1billionwithinaperiodof120daysfrom0001hoursEasternDaylightTimeon8June1997and,thereafter,asumnotexceedingatotalofUS$1billionwithinaperiodof60daysfrom0001hoursEasternDaylightTimeon4October1997;andfurtherdecidedthatthoseprovisionsshouldapplyonlytotheperiodofimplementationofresolution1111(1997). F #F # / O,XXXwO,ES/+O,XXXw O,+  o 3  0  0x##Resolution1134(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,condemned &F #F # 8X0  0x##of23October1997/ O,XXXwO, X/+O,XXXw O,+0 x#x#0F # #therepeatedrefusaloftheIraqiauthorities,asdetailedinthereportoftheExecutive  ' oDX 3  ChairmanoftheSpecialCommission,toallowaccesstositesdesignatedbytheSpecialCommission,andespeciallyIraqiactionsendangeringthesafetyofSpecialCommissionpersonnel,theremovalanddestructionofdocumentsofinteresttotheSpecialCommissionandinterferencewiththefreedomofmovementofSpecialCommissionpersonnel;decidedthatsuchrefusalstocooperateconstitutedaflagrantviolationofCouncilresolutions687(1991),707(1991),715(1991)and1060(1996);notedthattheSpecialCommissionhadbeenunabletoadviseinitsreportthatIraqwasinsubstantialcompliancewithresolution1115(1997);andrequestedtheChairmanoftheSpecialCommissiontoincludeinallfutureconsolidatedprogressreportspreparedunderresolution1051(1996)anannexevaluatingIraqscompliancewithresolution1115(1997). F #F # / O,XXXwO,Y/+ O,XXXw O,+  o 3    x Presidentialstatement0  F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,condemnedthedecisionoftheGovernmentofIraq*'4 # # i^    x (S/PRST/1997/49)of0 0F # #totrytodictatethetermsofitscompliancewithitsobligationtocooperatewiththeR+\(5F #F # |_  x 29October19970 0F # #SpecialCommission;demandedthatIraqcooperatefully,inaccordancewiththe ,$)6 relevantou^miss 3  resolutionsandwithoutconditionsorrestrictions,withtheSpecialCommission ,)7  intheimplementationofitsmandate;warnedoftheseriousconsequencesofIraqsfailuretocomplyimmediatelyandfullywithitsobligationsundertherelevantresolutions;andexpresseditsdeterminationtoensurerapidandfullIraqicompliancewiththerelevantresolutions. F #F #   o 3    x Resolution1137(1997)0 F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,condemnedthecontinuedviolationsbyIraqofits nF #F # b0  0x##of12November19970 x#x#0F # #obligationsundertherelevantSecurityCouncilresolutions;demandedthattheocmiss 3    6 GovernmentofIraqrescindimmediatelyitsdecisionof29October1997;decided,inaccordancewithresolution1134(1997),thatStatesshouldwithoutdelaypreventtheentryintoortransitthroughtheirterritoriesofallIraqiofficialsandmembersoftheIraqiarmedforceswhohadbeenresponsiblefororparticipatedintheinstancesofnoncompliancedetailedinresolution1137(1997);furtherdecidedthatthereviewsprovidedforinresolution687(1991)shouldresumeinApril1998inaccordancewithresolution1134(1997),providedthattheGovernmentofIraqhadcompliedwithresolution1137(1997);andexpressedthefirmintentiontotakefurthermeasuresasmightberequiredfortheimplementationoftheresolution. F #F #   o 3    x Presidentialstatement  F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,condemnedinthestrongesttermstheunacceptable T  g    x (S/PRST/1997/51)of  F decisionoftheGovernmentofIraqtoexpelpersonneloftheSpecialCommissionof   h  x 13November1997 0 F aspecifiednationality,therebyimposingconditionsontheSpecialCommissionin   contraventionofrelevantogmiss 3  ݀SecurityCouncilresolutions;demandedtheimmediateandunequivocalrevocationofthataction;andfurtherdemanded,inaccordancewithitsresolution1137(1997),thatIraqcomplyimmediatelyandfullywithitsobligationsundertherelevantresolutions. F #F #   o 3    x Presidentialstatement0  F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,endorsedtheconclusionsandrecommendationsof # # k    x (S/PRST/1997/54)of  F thereportoftheSpecialCommissiononitsemergencysession(S/1997/922),aimed  l  x 3December19970 0F # #atfullandexpeditiousimplementationoftherelevantresolutionsandatincreasingthe T efficiencyokmiss 3  ݀andeffectivenessoftheSpecialCommissionsworktothatend. F #F #   o 3    x Resolution1143(1997) F TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,decidedthat 2 %o  x of4December1997 0 F theprovisionsofresolution986(1995),exceptthosecontainedinparagraphs4,11ando1oonst 3   P 12,shouldremaininforceforanotherperiodof180daysbeginningat0001hoursEasternStandardTimeon5December1997;andfurtherdecidedthattheprovisionsofthedistributionplaninrespectofgoodspurchasedinaccordancewithresolution1111(1997)shouldcontinuetoapplytofoodstuffs,medicineandhealthsuppliespurchasedinaccordancewithresolution1143(1997)pendingtheSecretaryGeneralsapprovalofanewdistributionplan,tobesubmittedbytheGovernmentofIraqbefore5January1998. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement  F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,reiterateditsdemandthattheGovernmentofIraq"(x#x# 5s    x (S/PRST/1997/56)of0 0F # #cooperatefullywiththeSpecialCommissioninaccordancewithallrelevantresolutionsP#)F #F # Jt  x 22December19970 0F # #andthattheGovernmentofIraqallowSpecialCommissioninspectionteamsimmediate, $n* unconditionaloAsmiss 3  ݀accesstoanyandallareas,facilities,equipment,recordsandmeansoftransportationwhichtheywishedtoinspectinaccordancewiththemandateoftheSpecialCommission;andstressedthatfailurebytheGovernmentofIraqtoprovidetheSpecialCommissionwithimmediate,unconditionalaccesstoanysiteorcategoryofsiteswasunacceptableandaclearviolationoftherelevantresolutions. F #F #   o 3    x Presidentialstatement0  F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,deploredthestatementoftheIraqiofficialspokesman)l#1 # # w    x (S/PRST/1998/1)of0 0F # #of12January1998,andIraqssubsequentfailuretofulfilitsobligationstoprovide)4$2F #F # x  x 14January1998 0 F theSpecialCommissionwithfull,unconditional,andimmediateaccesstoallsites,owmiss 3  and *$3 determinedthatthatfailurewasunacceptableandaclearviolationoftherelevantresolutions. F #F #   ,'6   o 3    x Resolution1153(1998)0 F TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,decidedthatF #F # Y{  x of20February19980 0F # #theprovisionsofresolution986(1995),exceptthosecontainedinparagraphs4,11oe{miss 3  ݀and r 12,shouldremaininforceforanewperiodof180daysbeginningat0001hoursEasternStandardTimeonthedayafterthePresidentoftheCouncilhadinformedthemembersoftheCouncilthathehadreceivedthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralrequestedinresolution1153(1998),onwhichdatetheprovisionsofresolution1143(1997),ifstillinforce,shouldterminate,exceptregardingsumsalreadyproducedpursuanttothatresolutionpriortothatdate;anddecidedfurtherthattheauthorizationgiventoStatesbyparagraph1ofresolution986(1995)shouldpermittheimportofpetroleumandpetroleumproductsoriginatinginIraq,includingfinancialandotheressentialtransactionsdirectlyrelatingthereto. F #F #   o 3    x Resolution1154(1998)0 F TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,endorsed F #F # H  x of2March19980 & 0 & #& #0F # #theMemorandumofUnderstandingsignedbytheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqandoTmiss 3   X  theSecretaryGeneralon23February1998(S/1998/166);andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltoreporttotheCouncilassoonaspossiblewithregardtothefinalizationofproceduresforpresidentialsitesinconsultationwiththeExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionandtheDirectorGeneraloftheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgency(IAEA). F #F #   o 3    x Resolution1158(1998)0 F TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,decidedthatVF #F # ʃ0  0x##of25March19980 x#x#0F # #theprovisionsofresolution1143(1997)shouldremaininforce,subjecttothe t oփmiss 3  provisionsofresolution1153(1998),exceptthatStateswereauthorizedtopermittheimportofpetroleumandpetroleumproductsoriginatinginIraq,includingfinancialandotheressentialtransactionsdirectlyrelatingthereto,sufficienttoproduceasumnotexceedingatotalof$1.4billionwithintheperiodof90daysfrom0001hoursEasternStandardTimeon5March1998. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,welcomedtheimprovedaccessprovidedtotherF #F #   x (S/PRST/1998/11)of0 0F # #SpecialCommissionandIAEAbytheGovernmentofIraqfollowingthesignatureof:F #F # a  x 14May19980 & 0 & #& #0F # #theMemorandumofUnderstandingbytheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqandtheomepor 3    SecretaryGeneralon23February1998(S/1998/166)andtheadoptionofitsresolution1154(1998);andexpressedthehopethattheagreementbytheGovernmentofIraqtofulfilitsobligationtoprovideimmediate,unconditional,andunrestrictedaccesstotheSpecialCommissionandIAEAwouldreflectanewIraqispiritwithregardtoprovidingaccurateanddetailedinformationinallareasofconcerntotheSpecialCommissionandIAEAasrequiredbytherelevantresolutions. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SSS5"5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil "( from18June1998to8June1999S:a$/56) ڏ X X XX O, X X#idV 3j#)xx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3893(19June %t, 1998);3924(9September1998);3939(5November1998);3946(24November1998);3955(16December1998);4008(21May1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1175(1998);1194 )\#1 (1998);1205(1998);1210(1998);1242(1999). xx  8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: none.^+%4xx 8 x 8x"x" Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3893;S/PV.3924; "4 S/PV.3939;S/PV.3946;S/PV.3955;S/PV.4008. `"`"  8 x 8x"x" Consultationsofthewhole: 17!19,24and $67 29June;15,20,22,23,27and29July;6,13,17,18,20and24August;3,4,8,9,14,22and30September;5!7,13,16,21,23,26,28,30ando{the 3  31October;3!5,10!12,14,15,23,24and30November;8,16!18,21!23and29December1998;4!7,11,13!15,19,21,22,25and27!30January;3,4,9,17and24!26February;3,4,11and18March;5!9,12,15,16and28April;4,17and21May;1,3,8and11June1999. ,'A`"`" o  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe  SecurityCouncilheldon18June1998,themembersoftheCouncilheardclarificationsbytheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgrammeontheexportofnecessarysparepartsandequipmenttoIraqtoenableitincreasetheexportofpetroleumproductsinthequantitiesindicatedinparagraph2ofresolution1153(1998).  x Atthe 3893rdmeeting,heldon19June1998 in p  accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationbetweenIraqandKuwait,havingbeforeitlettersdated15Apriland29May1998fromtheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/330andS/1998/446).  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution 6  (S/1998/537)submittedbyCostaRica,Japan,Portugal,Slovenia,SwedenandtheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland.  x TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure.    x Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe  representativesofChina,Brazil,theGambia,Kenya,Bahrain,FranceandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica. Decision: Atthe3893rdmeeting,on19June1998,draft ` resolutionS/1998/537wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1175(1998). F   x Byresolution1175(1998),theSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia, $  authorizedStates,subjecttotheprovisionsofparagraph2oftheresolution,topermit,notwithstandingtheprovisionsofparagraph3(c)ofresolution661(1990),theexporttoIraqofthenecessarypartsandequipmenttoenableittoincreasetheexportofpetroleumandpetroleumproducts,inquantitiessufficienttoproducethesumestablishedinparagraph2ofresolution1153(1998).(Forthefulltextofresolution1175(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Followingthevote,statementsweremadebythe $#z* representativesoftheRussianFederationandtheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon24 % . June1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissiononhismissiontoBaghdadfrom11to15June1998(S/1998/529,annex).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedbriefingsbytheExecutiveChairman,whointroducedhisreport,andbytheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneralinBaghdadonthehumanitariansituationinIraqandtheissuesofmissingpersonsandKuwaitiproperty.ThemembersoftheCouncilalsocarried ,('7 outthethirtyninthreviewofsanctionsagainstIraqpursuanttoparagraphs21and28ofresolution687(1991).xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon15 : July1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgrammeonhisvisittoIraqfrom21Juneto5July1998toreviewtheimplementationoftheprogramme,inparticularinthenorthwheretheUnitedNationsimplementedtheprogrammeonbehalfoftheGovernmentpursuanttothememorandumofunderstandingbetweentheUnitedNationsSecretariatandtheGovernmentofIraq.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon29 4 D July1998,themembersoftheCounciltookuptheinterimstatusreportoftheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgency(seeS/1998/694).TheyalsoreceivedabriefingbytheheadoftheIAEAActionTeaminIraq,whointroducedthereport.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon6 j J August1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneralonhiscontactswiththeIraqiauthoritiesregardingtheIraqiGovernmentsdemandsfortherestructuringoftheSpecialCommission.ThemembersoftheCouncilhadbeforethemaletterdated5August1998fromtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommission,transmittinghisreportonhisvisittoIraqfrom2to4August1998(S/1998/719).TheExecutiveChairmanintroducedthereportandbriefedthemembersoftheCouncil.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon17 2U August1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatonthemissiontoBaghdadoftheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneral,inparticularhismeetingswiththeIraqiauthoritiesregardingIraqsdecisionof5August1998tosuspendcooperationwiththeSpecialCommission.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon20  N] August1998,themembersoftheCouncilconductedthefortieth60dayreviewofthesanctionsagainstIraq,pursuanttoparagraph21ofresolution687(1991),andthetwentieth120dayreviewpursuanttoparagraph28ofresolution687(1991)andparagraph6ofresolution700(1991).xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon24 %L d August1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneralonhismeetingswiththeIraqiauthoritiesinBaghdadregardingtheIraqiGovernmentsdecisionof5August1998tosuspendcooperationwiththeSpecialCommission.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon3 *J%k September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecial ,&m CommissiononthestatusoftheSpecialCommissionsmonitoringactivitiesinIraq.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon4  September1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoresolution1153(1998)(S/1998/823)andthereportoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)(S/1998/813).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqϜProgramme,whointroducedtheSecretaryGeneralsreport.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon9 l  September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneralonhismeetingwiththeMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqregardingIraqsdecisiontosuspenditscooperationwiththeSpecialCommission.  x Atthe 3924thmeeting,heldon9September1998  L  inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationbetweenIraqandKuwait.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  (S/1998/841)submittedbyCostaRica,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3924thmeeting,on9September1998,draft F resolutionS/1998/841wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1194(1998).    x Byresolution1194(1998),theSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia, ^" condemnedthedecisionbyIraqof5August1998tosuspendcooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionandIAEA,whichconstitutedatotallyunacceptablecontraventionofitsobligationsunderresolutions687(1991),707(1991),715(1991),1060(1996),1115(1997)and1154(1998),andtheMemorandumofUnderstandingsignedbytheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqandtheSecretaryGeneralon23February1998;demandedthatIraqrescinditsabovementioneddecisionandcooperatefullywiththeSpecialCommissionandIAEAinaccordancewithitsobligationsundertherelevantresolutionsandtheMemorandumofUnderstandingaswellasresumedialoguewiththeSpecialCommissionandIAEAimmediately;anddecidednottoconductthereviewscheduledforOctober1998providedforinparagraphs21and28ofresolution687(1991),andnottoconductanyfurthersuchreviewsuntilIraqrescindeditsabovementioneddecisionof5August1998andtheSpecialCommissionandIAEAreportedtotheCouncilthattheyweresatisfiedthattheyhadbeenabletoexercisethefull 6,&5 rangeofactivitiesprovidedforintheirmandates,includinginspections.(Forthefulltextofresolution1194(1998),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon5 P9 October1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneral,inparticularonhismeetingswithanIraqidelegationheadedbytheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraq,aswellasanupdateonhisrevisedconceptforacomprehensivereviewofthedisarmamentprovisionsofresolution687(1991).xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon7 lA October1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsIraqKuwaitObservationMission(UNIKOM)(S/1998/889).ThemembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatandreviewed,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsofresolution689(1991),thequestionofthecontinuationorterminationoftheMissionandthemodalitiesofitsoperations.ThemembersoftheCouncilconcurredwiththeSecretaryGeneralsrecommendationthattheMissionbemaintained.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon13 RM October1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthesixthconsolidatedprogressreportsoftheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommission(S/1998/920)andtheDirectorGeneralofIAEA(S/1998/927)pursuanttoresolution1051(1996).TheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionandtheDirectorGeneralofIAEAintroducedtheirreports.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon3 U November1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatontheassessmentofthesituationinIraqfollowingIraqsdecisionof31October1998toceaseallcooperationwiththeSpecialCommission.xx-x  Atthe 3939thmeeting,heldon5November1998 in  N[ accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationbetweenIraqandKuwait,havingbeforeitlettersdated31Octoberand2November1998fromtheDeputyExecutiveChairmanandtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommission(S/1998/1023andS/1998/1032)andaletterdated3November1998fromtheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/1033).xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution )l#f (S/1998/1038)submittedbyJapan,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,joinedbyBrazil,CostaRica,France,Portugal,SloveniaandSweden. ,'k   x TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure.    x Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe  representativesofJapan,France,Slovenia,theRussianFederation,Portugal,Sweden,Brazil,Kenya,Bahrain,CostaRica,theGambia,GabonandChina. Decision: Atthe3939thmeeting,on5November1998,draft .  resolutionS/1998/1038wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1205(1998).    ̛  x Byresolution1205(1998),theSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,    condemnedthedecisionbyIraqof31October1998toceasecooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionasaflagrantviolationofresolution687(1991)andotherrelevantresolutions;demandedthatIraqrescindimmediatelyandunconditionallythedecisionof31October1998,aswellasthedecisionof5August1998,tosuspendcooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionandtomaintainrestrictionsontheworkofIAEA,andthatIraqprovideimmediate,completeandunconditionalcooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionandIAEA;reaffirmeditsfullsupportfortheSpecialCommissionandIAEAintheireffortstoensuretheimplementationoftheirmandatesundertherelevantresolutionsoftheCouncil;andexpresseditsfullsupportfortheSecretaryGeneralinhiseffortstoseekfullimplementationoftheMemorandumofUnderstandingof23February1998.(Forthefulltextofresolution1205(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Followingthevote,statementsweremadebythe P representativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon11 0 % November1998,themembersoftheCouncilhadbeforethemlettersdated11November1998fromtheDirectorGeneralofIAEA(S/1998/1058,annex)andtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommission(S/1998/1059).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnitedNationsSecurityCoordinatoronthetemporaryrelocationfromIraqofsomeUnitedNationsinternationalstaff,aswellasSpecialCommissionandIAEApersonnel.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon14 '!/ and15November1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingfromtheSecretaryGeneralonthedecisionoftheGovernmentofIraqtorescinditsdecisionsof5Augustand31October1998andtoresumecooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionandIAEA.Themembersof theCouncilwerealsobriefedbytheExecutiveDirectorof 6,&5 theOfficeoftheIraqProgrammeonthehumanitariansituationinIraq. xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon23 8 November1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoresolution1153(1998)(S/1998/1100)andthereportoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)(S/1998/1104).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingonthehumanitariansituationinIraqbytheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgramme,whointroducedthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon24 4 B November1998,themembersoftheCouncilhadbeforethemlettersdated20November1998fromtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommission(S/1998/1106)and23November1998fromtherepresentativeofIraq(S/1998/1108).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheExecutiveChairmanontheworkoftheCommissionandontheissueofdocumentation.xx-x  Atthe 3946thmeeting,heldon24November1998  lK inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationbetweenIraqandKuwait,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoresolution1153(1998)(S/1998/1100)andthereportoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)(S/1998/1104).xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution U (S/1998/1112)submittedbyFrance,Portugal,SwedenandtheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3946thmeeting,on24November1998, 0 Z draftresolutionS/1998/1112wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1210(1998). !\ xx-x  Byresolution1210(1998),theSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,decided #_ thattheprovisionsofresolution986(1995),exceptthosecontainedinparagraphs4,11and12,shouldremaininforceforanewperiodof180daysbeginningat0001hoursEasternStandardTimeon26November1998;thatparagraph2ofresolution1153(1998)shouldremaininforceandshouldapplytothe180dayperiodreferredtoabove;andthatparagraphs1,2,3and4ofresolution1175(1998)shouldremaininforceandshouldapplytothenew180dayperiodreferredtoabove.(Forthefulltextofresolution1210(1998),seeappendixV.)  +O&j # O, O,=^#  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon16   December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgrammeandtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissiononthewithdrawalofCommissionpersonnelfromIraq.Themembershadbeforethemaletterdated15December1998fromtheSecretary-General(S/1998/1172andCorr.1),enclosingthereportsoftheDirectorGeneralofIAEAandtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommission,andproposingthreeoptionsonIraqfortheCouncilsconsideration.  x Atthe 3955thmeeting,heldon16December1998    inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationbetweenIraqandKuwait,havingbeforeittheletterdated15December1998fromtheSecretary-General(S/1998/1172andCorr.1).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited V therepresentativeofIraq,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x TheCouncilheardastatementbytherepresentative  ofIraq.  x Statementsweremadebytherepresentativesofthe j RussianFederation,China,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,CostaRica,Slovenia,Portugal,theUnitedStatesofAmerica,Sweden,Brazil,Japan,theGambia,Kenya,FranceandGabon.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon17, # 18,21and22December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheSecretariatontheairstrikescarriedoutagainstIraqbytheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.TheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgrammeprovidedabriefingonthehumanitariansituationandtheUnitedNationspersonnelinIraq.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon23 .%, December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatontherequestofIraqtosuspendallUNIKOMflights.TheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgrammeprovidedclarificationontheassessmentofthedamagetotheProgrammesinstallationsandstoragehousesinIraq.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon5 *J%4 January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatontheassessmentoftheimpact ,&6 ofthemilitaryactionagainstIraqonthehumanitarianprogramme;Iraqscomplaintagainsttheactivitiesofcertainnon-governmentalorganizationsinvolvedinmineclearinginnorthernIraqandthe illegalentryintoIraqofpersonnelfromthoseorganizations,asstatedinaletterdated15December1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretary-General(S/1998/1198,annex);andtherequestbytheGovernmentofIraqthatthenationalsoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaandtheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandengagedinhumanitarianactivitiesinIraqleavethecountry.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon14 B January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgrammeontheimplementationoftheProgramme,inparticularthedistributionofhumanitariansupplies,aswellasthepresenceoftwonongovernmentalorganizationsengagedinmineclearinginnorthernIraq.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon22, VJ 25,27,29and30January1999,themembersoftheCouncilcontinuedtheirdiscussionofallaspectsofthequestionofIraq,whichultimatelyledtotheestablishmentofthreepanelsondisarmamentandongoingmonitoringandverification,humanitarianissues,andprisonersofwarandKuwaitiproperty(seeS/1999/100).xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon25 rR February1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretary-Generalpursuanttoparagraph6ofSecurityCouncilresolution1210(1998)(S/1999/187).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgramme,whointroducedtheSecretary-Generalsreport.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon3 8Z March1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgrammeontheimpactontheoperationsoftheoilpipelinetoCeyhanofthelossofacommunicationrepeaterstation,whichhadledonlytoabriefinterruptionoftheoilflow.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon6 %b April1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretary-GeneralonUNIKOM(S/1999/330)andreviewed,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsofresolution689(1991),thequestionofthecontinuationorterminationoftheMissionandthemodalitiesofitsoperation.ThemembersoftheCouncilconcurredwiththeSecretary-GeneralsrecommendationthattheMissionbemaintained.  s,&k   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon7,   9and12April1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportsofthethreepanelsondisarmamentandongoingmonitoringandverification;thecurrenthumanitariansituation;andprisonersofwarandKuwaitiproperty,establishedpursuanttothenotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1999/100).  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon15 p  April1999,themembersoftheCounciltookuptheseventhconsolidatedreportsoftheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommission(S/1999/401)andtheDirectorGeneralofIAEA(S/1999/393)pursuanttoparagraph6ofresolution1051(1991).TheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionandtheleaderoftheIAEAActionTeaminIraqintroducedtheirreports.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon21 T  May1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretary-Generalpursuanttoparagraph6ofSecurityCouncilresolution1210(1998)(S/1999/573andCorr.2)andthereportoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)(S/1999/582,annex).ThemembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgramme,whointroducedtheSecretary-Generalsreport.  x Atthe 4008thmeeting,heldon21May1999 in T accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationbetweenIraqandKuwait,havingbeforeitthereviewandassessmentoftheimplementationofthehumanitarianprogrammeestablishedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution986(1995),coveringtheperiodfromDecember1996toNovember1998(S/1999/481);thereportoftheSecretary-General(S/1999/573andCorr.2);andthereportoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)(S/1999/582,annex).  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution #X( (S/1999/588)submittedbyArgentina,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.  x TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure. p& -   x Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe '!/ representativesoftheRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,theUnitedStatesofAmerica,ChinaandFrance. Decision: Atthe4008thmeeting,on21May1999,draft *J%4 resolutionS/1999/588wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1242(1999). ,&6  -e'7 xx-x  Byresolution1242(1999),theSecurityCouncil,acting 7 underChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,decidedthatthe r8 provisionsofresolution986(1995),exceptthosecontainedinparagraphs4,11and12,shouldremaininforceforanewperiodof180daysbeginningat0001hoursEasternStandardTimeon25May1999;furtherdecidedthatparagraph2ofresolution1153(1998)shouldremaininforceandshouldapplytothe180-dayperiodreferredtoabove;decidedalsotoconductathoroughreviewofallaspectsoftheimplementationoftheresolution90daysaftertheentryintoforceofparagraph1andagainpriortotheendofthe180-dayperiod,onreceiptofthereportsreferredtoinparagraphs6and10;expresseditsintention,priortotheendofthe180-dayperiod,toconsiderfavourablyrenewaloftheprovisionsoftheresolutionasappropriate,providedthatthesaidreportsindicatedthatthoseprovisionswerebeingsatisfactorilyimplemented;requestedtheSecretary-GeneraltoreporttotheCouncil90daysafterthedateofentryintoforceofparagraph1oftheresolutionandagainpriortotheendofthe180-dayperiod,onthebasisofobservationsofUnitedNationspersonnelinIraq,andofconsultationswiththeGovernmentofIraq,onwhetherIraqhadensuredtheequitabledistributionofmedicine,healthsupplies,foodstuffs,andmaterialsandsuppliesforessentialcivilianneeds,financedinaccordancewithparagraph8(a)ofresolution986(1995),includinginhisreportsanyobservationswhichhemighthaveontheadequacyoftherevenuestomeetIraqshumanitarianneeds,andonIraqscapacitytoexportsufficientquantitiesofpetroleumandpetroleumproductstoproducethesumreferredtoinparagraph2ofresolution1153(1998);requestedtheSecretary-GeneraltoreporttotheCouncilifIraqwasunabletoexportpetroleumandpetroleumproductssufficienttoproducethetotalsumprovidedforinparagraph2ofresolution1153(1998)and,followingconsultationswithrelevantUnitedNationsagenciesandtheIraqiauthorities,makerecommendationsfortheexpenditureofthesumexpectedtobeavailable,consistentwiththeprioritiesestablishedinparagraph2ofresolution1153(1998)andwiththedistributionplanreferredtoinparagraph5ofresolution1175(1998);decidedthatparagraphs1to4ofresolution1175(1998)shouldremaininforceandshouldapplytothenew180-dayperiodreferredtoabove;decidedtokeepthosearrangementsunderreview,includinginparticularthoseinparagraph2oftheresolution,toensuretheuninterruptedflowofhumanitariansuppliesintoIraq,andexpresseditswillingnesstoreviewtherelevantrecommendationsofthereportofthepanelestablishedtoreviewhumanitarianissues(S/1999/356,annexII)as appropriatewithregardtothe180-dayperiodreferredto +H&h above.(Forthefulltextofresolution1242(1999),seeappendixV.)   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon1  June1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissiononbiologicalchemicalagentsfoundinthepremisesoftheSpecialCommissioninBaghdad.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon3    June1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheChefdeCabinetonthearrangementstoconductasafetyevaluationoftheofficesoftheSpecialCommissioninBaghdad.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon8 J  June1999,theSecretary-GeneralprovidedclarificationsregardingthesafetyofthepremisesoftheSpecialCommissioninBaghdad.S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRC.0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom27May x 1998to15June1999andreportsoftheSecretary-GeneralS:a sof z  X X XX O, X X#idV 3<xx           x Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe F representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.  x Letterdated16June(S/1998/517)fromthe D" representativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Identicallettersdated16June(S/1998/525)fromthe & representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated16June(S/1998/529)fromtheExecutive :"* ChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinghisreportonhismissiontoBaghdadfrom11to15June1998fortalkswiththeDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraq.  x Letterdated18June(S/1998/531)fromthe (V"2 representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. 6,&8 xx-x  Letterdated20June(S/1998/545)fromthe 8 representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Identicallettersdated20June(S/1998/547)fromthe  6> representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated20June(S/1998/550)fromthe  B representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated17June1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingresolution67/1078adoptedbytheCouncilofArabEconomicUnityon3June1998.xx-x  Letterdated24June(S/1998/568)fromthe  I representativeofKuwaitaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated24June(S/1998/571)fromthe *M representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated27June(S/1998/601)fromthe ^P representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated25June1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated28June(S/1998/580)fromthe >V representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated29June(S/1998/600)fromthe t\ representativeofKuwaitaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthefinalcommuniquadoptedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitssixtyseventhsession,heldatRiyadhon28June1998.xx-x  Identicallettersdated2July(S/1998/606)fromthe "b representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Identicallettersdated4July(S/1998/610)fromthe '!i representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated5July(S/1998/612)fromthe N*$m representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated1July1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral. 1-'q   x Letterdated7July(S/1998/613)fromthe  representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated5July1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated16July(S/1998/658)fromthe  6 representativeofKuwaitaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated15July1998fromtheFirstDeputyPrimeMinisterandMinisterforForeignAffairsofKuwaittotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Identicallettersdated19July(S/1998/664)fromthe l  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated21July(S/1998/676)fromthe   representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated20July1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated23July(S/1998/684)fromtheExecutive H ChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated24July(S/1998/689)fromthe (~ representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated23July1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated27July(S/1998/694)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDirectorGeneralofIAEAtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingtheinterimstatusreportoftheDirectorGeneralofIAEAinresponsetothePresidentialstatementof14May1998(S/PRST/1998/11),andenclosures.  x Letterdated30July(S/1998/703)fromthe #B+ representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebythejointmeetingoftheRevolutionCommandCouncilinIraqandtheIraqiRegionalCommandoftheArabBaathSocialistPartyconcerningIraqscompliancewithitsobligationsundersectionCofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991).  x Identicallettersdated31July(S/1998/705)fromthe z*$4 representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated30July1998fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterand ,('7 ActingMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated3August(S/1998/707)fromthe : representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated2August1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated4August(S/1998/709)fromthe  L? representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated5August(S/1998/718)fromthe  C representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosures.xx-x  Letterdated5August(S/1998/719)fromtheExecutive ( I ChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinghisreportonhismissiontoBaghdadfrom2to4August1998.xx-x  Identicallettersdated7August(S/1998/726)fromthe &P representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated7August(S/1998/729)fromtheActing $W ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteepursuanttoparagraph6(f)oftheguidelinestofacilitatefullinternationalimplementationofparagraphs24,25and27ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991).xx-x  Letterdated10August(S/1998/739)fromthe !_ representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated11August(S/1998/745)fromthe :$c representativeofKuwaitaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated11August(S/1998/766)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDirectorGeneralofIAEAtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Identicallettersdated12August(S/1998/742)from +l%m therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinga ,&o letterdated11August1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated12August(S/1998/747)fromthe P representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated11August1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated12August(S/1998/767)fromthe    ExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,givingareviewoftheimplicationsfortheCommissionsactivitiesofthedecisionsoftheGovernmentofIraqcontainedinitscommunicationtotheCouncildated5August1998(S/1998/718).  x Identicallettersdated13August(S/1998/752)from L  therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated16August(S/1998/765)fromthe J representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Identicallettersdated17August(S/1998/764)from (~ therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated18August(S/1998/768)fromthePresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheDirectorGeneralofIAEA,referringtothelattersletterof11August1998(S/1998/766,annex)andinforminghimthatthemembersoftheCouncil,interalia,tooknoteofthedecision D$ ofIraqtosuspendcooperationwithIAEAandreiteratedtheCouncilsfullsupportforIAEAandtheSpecialCommissioninthefullimplementationoftheirmandates.  x Letterdated18August(S/1998/769)fromthePresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991),respondingtothelattersletterof12August1998(S/1998/767)andinforminghimthatthemembersoftheCounciltooknoteofthedecisionbyIraqtosuspendcooperationwiththeSpecialCommission,preventingitfromcarryingoutthefullrangeofitsactivitiesasmandatedundertherelevantCouncilresolutions,inparticularresolution687(1991),whichconstitutethegoverningstandardforIraqicompliance.  x Letterdated18August(S/1998/771)fromthe  ,`&6 representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral, ,('7 transmittingaletterdated17August1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated20August(S/1998/781)fromthe : representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated20August(S/1998/782)fromthe . > representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated19August1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated24August(S/1998/797)fromthe dD representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated24August(S/1998/799)fromthe  J representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated27August(S/1998/813)fromthe xM ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,pursuanttoCouncilresolution1153(1998),thereportoftheCommitteeontheimplementationofthearrangementssetoutinCouncilresolution986(1995)duringthefirst90daysafterthedateofentryintoforceofparagraph1ofresolution1153(1998).xx-x  Letterdated30August(S/1998/820)fromthe \V representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated1September <\ (S/1998/823)pursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1153(1998),providinginformationonthedistributionofhumanitariansuppliesthroughoutIraq,includingdevelopmentsintheimplementationoftheUnitedNationsInterAgencyHumanitarianProgrammeinthethreenortherngovernoratesofDahuk,ErbilandSulaymaniyah,sincehisreportof5June1998(S/1998/477),andreviewingtheimpactoftheprogrammeasawhole.xx-x  Letterdated3September(S/1998/829)fromthe & f representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated2September1998fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandActingMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. +%m   x Letterdated3September(S/1998/830)fromthe  representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.  x Identicallettersdated6September(S/1998/840)from P therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated7September(S/1998/837)fromthe  L representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated20September(S/1998/871)fromthe ,  representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated19September1998fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandActingMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated20September(S/1998/872)from * therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated21September(S/1998/875)fromthe & representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated16September1998fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandDeputyMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated21September(S/1998/877)fromthe \ representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated16September1998fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandDeputyMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated21September(S/1998/881)fromthe <% representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated16September1998fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandDeputyMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated24September(S/1998/878)fromthe r#+ representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated24September P%. onUNIKOM(S/1998/889),submittedinaccordancewithSecurityCouncilresolutions687(1991),689(1991)and806(1993),describingdevelopmentsandactivitiesduringtheperiodfrom24Marchto23September1998inrespectofthemandateentrustedtoUNIKOM,andrecommendingthattheMissionbemaintained.  x Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe +l%6 representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandand ,&8 theUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated25September(S/1998/899)fromthe  n= representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated21September1998fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandActingMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated30September(S/1998/906)fromthe N C representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated1October(S/1998/910)fromthe  H representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated30September1998fromtheVicePresidentandActingMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  NotebytheSecretaryGeneraldated6October O (S/1998/920),transmittingthesixthconsolidatedreportoftheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991),submittedinaccordancewithCouncilresolution1051(1996).xx-x  Letterdated6October(S/1998/928)fromthe V representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated6October(S/1998/933)fromthe &|[ representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated7October(S/1998/925)fromthePresident  "_ oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthatthemembersoftheCouncilconcurredwithhisrecommendation(seeS/1998/889)thatUNIKOMbemaintainedandthat,inaccordancewithresolution689(1991),theyhaddecidedtoreviewthequestiononceagainby7April1999.xx-x  Letterdated7October(S/1998/927)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDirectorGeneralofIAEAtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthesixthconsolidatedreportoftheDirectorGeneralofIAEAsubmittedunderparagraph16ofresolution1051(1996). X,&o   x Letterdated7October(S/1998/1007)fromthe  PresidentoftheGoverningCounciloftheUnitedNationsCompensationCommissionaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinginformationonthetwentyninthsessionoftheGoverningCounciloftheCommission,heldatGenevafrom28to30September1998.  x Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe   representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.  x Letterdated16October(S/1998/957)fromthe   representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosures.  x Letterdated17October(S/1998/972)fromthe j  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated19October(S/1998/965)fromthe H representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated20October(S/1998/982)from (~ therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated24October(S/1998/996)fromthe $  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated23October1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated26October(S/1998/995)fromthe <% ExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheGroupofInternationalExpertsonVX,andenclosures.  x Letterdated27October(S/1998/1005)fromthe :$, representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated26October1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated27October(S/1998/1008)fromthe '!1 representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated30October(S/1998/1018)fromthe N*$5 PresidentoftheGoverningCounciloftheUnitedNationsCompensationCommissionaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated20October1998 ,&8 fromthePresidentoftheGoverningCounciloftheCompensationCommissiontotheVicePresidentofIraq.xx-x  Letterdated31October(S/1998/1023)fromthe ; DeputyExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,providinginformationonthedecisiontakenbytheGovernmentofIraqon31October1998.xx-x  Letterdated2November(S/1998/1032)fromthe N C ExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated3November(S/1998/1033)fromthe  I SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDirectorGeneralofIAEAtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDirectorGeneralofIAEAtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Identicallettersdated8November(S/1998/1046)from P therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated9November(S/1998/1055)fromthe (~T ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteepursuanttoparagraph6(f)oftheguidelinestofacilitatefullinternationalimplementationofparagraphs24,25and27ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991).xx-x  Letterdated10November(S/1998/1066)fromthe D\ representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon9November1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated11November(S/1998/1058)fromthe \"a SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDirectorGeneralofIAEAtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDirectorGeneralofIAEAtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated11November(S/1998/1059)fromthe Z'!h ExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated14November(S/1998/1077)fromthe SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurity X,&o &   Council,transmittingaletterdated13November1998fromtheSecretaryGeneraltothePresidentofIraq,aswellasan'6|unofficialtranslationofareplydated14November1998fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated14November(S/1998/1078)fromthe  6 representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthedecreeoftheIraqileadershipregardingtheresumptionofcooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionandIAEA.  x Letterdated14November(S/1998/1079)fromthe 4  representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated18November(S/1998/1092)   fromtherepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated19November * (S/1998/1100)pursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1153(1998),providinginformationonthedistributionofhumanitariansuppliesthroughoutIraquntil31October1998,includingtheimplementationoftheUnitedNationsInterAgencyHumanitarianProgrammeinthethreenortherngovernorates,anddescribingdevelopmentsintheimplementationoftheprogrammesincehislastreport(S/1998/823).  x Letterdated19November(S/1998/1103)fromthe  representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated20November(S/1998/1104)fromthe  % ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,pursuanttoCouncilresolution1153(1998),thereportoftheCommitteeontheimplementationofthearrangementssetoutinCouncilresolution986(1995)duringthesecondhalfofphaseIVaftertheentryintoforceofparagraph1ofresolution1153(1998).  x Letterdated20November(S/1998/1106)fromthe  'b!/ ExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,enclosinglettersdated17,18,19and20November1998fromtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissiontotheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqandlettersdated19November1998fromthe ,&6 representativeofIraqtotheExecutiveChairman,transmittingtherepliesoftheMinisterofStateattheMinistryofForeignAffairsofIraqtotheExecutiveChairmanslettersof17and18November1998,andenclosures.xx-x  Letterdated23November(S/1998/1108)fromthe  6< representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated22November1998fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated25November(S/1998/1123)fromthe lB SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganexchangeoflettersofthesamedatebetweentheSecretariatoftheUnitedNationsandthePermanentMissionofIraqtotheUnitedNations,extending,inthelightofSecurityCouncilresolution1210(1998),thememorandumofunderstandingof20May1998concerningtheimplementationofresolution986(1995)foraperiodof180days,effective26November1998.xx-x  Letterdated26November(S/1998/1125)fromthe lL representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated25November1998fromtheDeputyMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommission.xx-x  Letterdated29November(S/1998/1128)fromthe R representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinglettersdated26and29November1998fromtheUnderSecretaryforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionandaletterdated27November1998fromtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissiontotheDeputyForeignMinisterofIraq.xx-x  Identicallettersdated29November(S/1998/1129) 0 [ fromtherepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated26November1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated30November(S/1998/1127)fromthe .%b ExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtwolettersdated27November1998fromtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissiontotherepresentativeofIraq,enclosinglettersofthesamedatefromtheExecutiveChairmantotheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraq.  +O&k   x Letterdated30November(S/1998/1130)fromthe   representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated3December(S/1998/1144)fromthe  6 representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Identicallettersdated7December(S/1998/1150)from N   therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated6December1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated7December(S/1998/1151)from L  therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated11December(S/1998/1158)fromthe H SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgrammetotherepresentativeofIraqandaletterdated28November1998fromtherepresentativeofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthedistributionplansubmittedbytheGovernmentofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralinaccordancewiththememorandumofunderstandingof20May1996andSecurityCouncilresolution1210(1998).  x Identicallettersdated12December(S/1998/1162) f! fromtherepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated12December(S/1998/1163)fromthe  % representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated15December(S/1998/1172andCorr.1) !( fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinglettersdated14and15December1998fromtheDirectorGeneralofIAEAandtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommission,respectively,totheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated15December(S/1998/1173)fromthe & / SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated14December1998fromtherepresentativeofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralenclosingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralconcerningtheactivitiesoftheSpecialCommissionandIAEAinIraqfrom18Novemberto12December1998.  ,&7 xx-x  Identicallettersdated15December(S/1998/1179) 7  fromtherepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated16December(S/1998/1175)fromthe  > SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDirectorGeneralofIAEAtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilconcerningthetemporaryrelocationtoBahrainofallIAEApersonnelinBaghdad.xx-x  Letterdated16December(S/1998/1181)fromthe  E representativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated16December(S/1998/1182)fromthe L I representativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated17December(S/1998/1185)fromthe N representativeofMexicoaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingacommuniquissuedon16December1998bytheGovernmentofMexico.xx-x  Letterdated17December(S/1998/1186)fromthe (~S representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementconcerningthestrikesagainstIraqmadeonthesamedatebythePresidentoftheRussianFederation.xx-x  Letterdated17December(S/1998/1188)fromthe ^Y representativeofBelarusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementconcerningthestrikesagainstIraq,madeonthesamedatebythePresidentofBelarus.xx-x  Letterdated17December(S/1998/1190)fromthe  "^ representativeofYemenaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementconcerningtheattackbytheUnitedStatesofAmericaandtheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandagainstIraq,issuedonthesamedatebytheGovernmentofYemen.xx-x  Letterdated17December(S/1998/1198)fromthe % e representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated15December1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated17December(S/1998/1199)fromthe 8)#j representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  ,q&n   x Letterdated18December(S/1998/1196)fromthe   representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementconcerningtheattackbytheUnitedStatesofAmericaandtheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandagainstIraq,issuedon17December1998bytheMinistryofExternalRelationsoftheSudan.  x Letterdated18December(S/1998/1201)fromthe p  representativeofKazakhstanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementconcerningthestrikesagainstIraq,issuedon17December1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofKazakhstan.  x Letterdated21December(S/1998/1206)fromthe   representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementmadeon20December1998bythePresidentoftheRussianFederation.  x Letterdated21December(S/1999/37)fromthe j  PresidentoftheGoverningCounciloftheUnitedNationsCompensationCommissionaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinginformationonthethirtiethsessionoftheGoverningCounciloftheCommission,heldatGenevafrom14to16December1998.  x Letterdated22December(S/1998/1211)fromthe h representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated19December1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated22December(S/1998/1212) H  fromtherepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated22December(S/1998/1222)fromthe D$ representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandtheAbuDhabideclarationadoptedbytheSupremeCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsnineteenthsession,heldinAbuDhabifrom7to9December1998.  x Letterdated24December(S/1998/1228)fromthe #B+ representativeofQataraddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementadoptedon18December1998bytheIslamicGroup.  x Letterdated29December(S/1998/1233)fromthe Z'!0 SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,pursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1210(1998),adetailedlistofpartsandequipmentnecessaryforthepurposedescribedinresolution1175(1998)andthereportofthegroupofexpertsestablishedpursuanttoresolution1210(1998).  ,&7 xx-x  Letterdated31December(S/1998/1239)fromthe 7  ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheannualreportoftheCommitteeonitswork,submittedpursuanttothenotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilof29March1995(S/1995/234).xx-x  Letterdated31December(S/1999/1)fromthe p ? representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated4January1999(S/1999/9)fromthe  E representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated9January(S/1999/28)fromthe  H representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated8January1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated10January(S/1999/30)fromthe HM representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Identicallettersdated14January(S/1999/40)fromthe Q representativeofKuwaitaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated14January(S/1999/41)fromthe >U representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatefollowingameetingofseniorofficialsunderthechairmanshipofthePresidentofIraq.xx-x  Letterdated15January(S/1999/45)fromthe t[ representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated16January(S/1999/59)fromthe !p_ representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated15January1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Identicallettersdated23January(S/1999/72)fromthe P%e representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated27January(S/1999/94)fromthe 'L"i representativesoftheNetherlandsandSloveniaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,requestingthecirculationoftworeportsoftheSpecialCommission,dated25January1999,onthedisarmamentofIraqsproscribedweaponsandonongoingmonitoringandverificationinIraq,transmittedbyaletterdated25January1999fromthe ,&o ExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissiontothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated28January(S/1999/85)fromthe  representativeofBelarusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedbytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofBelarus.  x NotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncildated30  L January(S/1999/100),concerningthedecisionoftheSecurityCounciltoestablishthreeseparatepanelsonIraq.  x Letterdated30January(S/1999/101)fromthe    representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated29January1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated31January(S/1999/103)fromthe (  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated30January1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated3February(S/1999/110)fromthe @ ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteepursuanttoparagraph6(f)oftheguidelinestofacilitatefullinternationalimplementationofparagraphs24,25and27ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991).  x Letterdated3February(S/1999/112)fromthe \ representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated2February1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated3February(S/1999/113)fromthe t$ representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated2February1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated8February(S/1999/127)fromthe !8) SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheDirectorGeneralofIAEAconcerningthepanelondisarmamentandcurrentandfutureongoingmonitoringandverificationissues.  x Identicallettersdated11February(S/1999/141)from &n / therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated13February(S/1999/153)fromthe (#3 representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated12February1999fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandActingMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  i,&8 xx-x  Letterdated17February(S/1999/180)fromthe 8  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheVicePresidentandActingMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated22February  6> (S/1999/187)pursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1210(1998),providinginformationonthedistributionofhumanitariansuppliesthroughoutIraq,includingdevelopmentsintheimplementationoftheUnitedNationsInterAgencyHumanitarianProgrammeinthethreenortherngovernoratessincehislastreport(S/1998/1100).xx-x  Letterdated22February(S/1999/195)fromthe  F representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated22February(S/1999/198)from  I therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated24February(S/1999/199)fromthe *M representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated23February1999fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandActingMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated28February(S/1999/219)fromthe `S representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated27February1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated1March(S/1999/220)fromthe $X representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated28February1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated2March(S/1999/225)fromthe <] representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated2March(S/1999/228)fromthe r#c representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated5March(S/1999/248)fromthe &6!h representativeofQataraddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandannexestheretoadoptedattheAnnualCoordinationMeetingoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsofStatesmembersoftheOrganizationoftheIslamicConference,heldatUnitedNationsHeadquarters,on1October1998.  ,q&o   x Identicallettersdated10March(S/1999/264)fromthe   representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated15March(S/1999/277)fromthe P representativeofSaudiArabiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated15March(S/1999/279)fromtheChairman  L oftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteeontheimplementationofthearrangementssetoutinCouncilresolution986(1995).  x Letterdated16March(S/1999/281)fromthe J  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated15March1999fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandActingMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated16March(S/1999/285)fromthe * representativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated11March1999fromtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissiontothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.  x Letterdated22March(S/1999/308)fromthe (~ representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsseventiethsession,heldinRiyadh,on14and15March1999.  x Identicallettersdated23March(S/1999/316)fromthe &|# representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated25March(S/1999/345)fromthe  "' representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated26March(S/1999/470)fromthePresident %X- oftheGoverningCounciloftheUnitedNationsCompensationCommissionaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,enclosingthereportandrecommendationsofthePanelofCommissionersconcerningthesecondinstalmentofE2claims.  x Lettersdated27and30March(S/1999/356), *V$4 respectively,fromtheChairmanofthepanelsestablishedpursuanttothenotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilof30January1999(S/1999/100)addressedtothePresident X,&7 oftheSecurityCouncil,enclosingthefinalreportsofthepanelsondisarmamentandcurrentandfutureongoingmonitoringandverificationissues;thecurrenthumanitariansituationinIraq;andprisonersofwarandKuwaitiproperty.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated30Marchon  n< UNIKOM(S/1999/330),submittedinaccordancewithSecurityCouncilresolutions687(1991),689(1991)and806(1993),describingdevelopmentsandactivitiesduringtheperiodfrom24September1998to23March1999inrespectofthemandateentrustedtoUNIKOM,andrecommendingthattheMissionbemaintained.xx-x  Letterdated31March(S/1999/364)fromthe 4 D representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated3April(S/1999/373)fromthe  G representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated2April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated3April(S/1999/374)fromthe *L representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated2April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated5April(S/1999/382)fromthe `R representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated4April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated5April(S/1999/386)fromthe $W representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated6April(S/1999/384)fromthePresident t[ oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthatthemembersoftheCouncilconcurredwithhisrecommendation,madeinhisreportof30March1999(S/1999/330),thatUNIKOMbemaintained,andthat,inaccordancewithresolution689(1991),theyhaddecidedtoreviewthequestiononceagainby6October1999.xx-x  Letterdated6April(S/1999/387)fromthe :$c representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated6April(S/1999/389)fromthe &n f representativeoftheNetherlandsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportonthesituationofhumanrightsinIraqsubmittedbytheSpecialRapporteuroftheCommissiononHumanRightsinaccordancewithCommissionresolution1998/65.xx-x  Letterdated7April(S/1999/393andCorr.1)fromthe +l%m SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated7April1999fromthe ,&o DirectorGeneralofIAEAtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingtheseventhconsolidatedreportoftheDirectorGeneralofIAEAunderparagraph16ofresolution1051(1996).  x NotebytheSecretaryGeneraldated9April  n (S/1999/401),transmittingtheseventhconsolidatedreportoftheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991),submittedinaccordancewithCouncilresolution1051(1996),coveringtheperiodfrom6October1998to11April1999.  x Identicallettersdated11April(S/1999/408)fromthe 4  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated12April(S/1999/410)fromthe   representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated12April(S/1999/411)fromthe b  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated11April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x NotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncildated13 & April(S/1999/415),transmittingthepersonalremarksmadebytheChairmanofthepanelsestablishedpursuanttothenotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilof30January1999(S/1999/100)inintroducingthereportsofthethreepanels(S/1999/356,annexesI!III)attheconsultationsofthewholeheldon7April1999.  x Letterdated13April(S/1999/422)fromthe ! representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated18April(S/1999/442)fromthe t$ representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Identicallettersdated20April(S/1999/447)fromthe !8) representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated21April(S/1999/456)fromthe &6!0 representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated22April(S/1999/467)fromthe )#4 representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Reviewandassessmentdated28April(S/1999/481) d+%7 oftheimplementationofthehumanitarianprogrammeestablishedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution986 ,J'9 (1995),coveringtheperiodfromDecember1996toNovember1998.xx-x  Letterdated2May(S/1999/500)fromthe < representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated29April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated3May(S/1999/503)fromthe  LA representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated4May(S/1999/519)fromtheChairman  E oftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteepursuanttoparagraph6(f)oftheguidelinestofacilitatefullinternationalimplementationofparagraphs24,25and27ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991).xx-x  Identicallettersdated10May(S/1999/534)fromthe b M representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated9May1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Identicallettersdated11May(S/1999/539)fromthe `T representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Identicallettersdated11May(S/1999/540)fromthe \X representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated12May(S/1999/549)fromthe \ representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated11May1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated12May(S/1999/553)fromthe !pa representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated13May(S/1999/559)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,interalia,arevisedpartseven,concerning P%g telecommunicationsrequirements,oftheexecutivesummaryofthedistributionplansubmittedbytheGovernmentofIraq.xx-x  Letterdated15May(S/1999/570)fromthe 'L"k representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated11May1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral. d+%p 1 1  x Letterdated16May(S/1999/571)fromthe  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated17May(S/1999/572)fromthe  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated16May1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated18May  L (S/1999/573andCorr.2)pursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1210(1998),providinginformationonthedistributionofhumanitariansuppliesthroughoutIraq,until31March1999,includingtheimplementationoftheUnitedNationsInterAgencyHumanitarianProgrammeinthethreenortherngovernorates,anddescribingdevelopmentsintheimplementationoftheprogrammesincehislastreport(S/1999/187).  x Identicallettersdated18May(S/1999/584)fromthe L  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentofSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated19May(S/1999/582)fromtheActing H ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteeontheimplementationofthearrangementssetoutinCouncilresolution986(1995).  x Letterdated20May(S/1999/594)fromthe F representativeofKuwaitaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated24May(S/1999/601)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganexchangeoflettersdated24May1999betweentheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforLegalAffairsandtherepresentativeofIraq,extending,inthelightofSecurityCouncilresolution1242(1999),thememorandumofunderstandingof20May1996ontheimplementationofCouncilresolution986(1995)foraperiodof180days,effective25May1999. "d( Їxx-x  Identicallettersdated24May(S/1999/608)fromthe ( representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated26May(S/1999/616)fromthe P, representativeofKuwaitaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated29May(S/1999/627)fromthe . / representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Identicallettersdated3June(S/1999/641)fromthe  *3 representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated6June(S/1999/651)fromthe representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated5June1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated10June(S/1999/668)fromthe > < representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated10June(S/1999/669)fromthe ? representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated11June(S/1999/671)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtherepresentativeofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralcontainingthedistributionandprocurementplansubmittedbytheGovernmentofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandaletterofthesamedatefromtheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgrammetotherepresentativeofIraqconveyingtheSecretaryGeneralsacceptanceoftheplan.xx-x  Letterdated12June(S/1999/674)fromthe M representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated11June1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral. !pP ((  #P  TRX3'"Letter (Portrait)X3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)T    g!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=,, O, O, O, O, 33        & 2SSS7  d d7^  ^ VV  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9?!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A    ^ ^h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter2    x ThesituationinAngolah Sec B#idS 3    O,            S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiodxx#x#  0 x from16June1997to15June1998S:a Sec [! X X XX O, X X#idV 3Z dx#x#           o 3  0   x Resolution1118(1997)0F ##TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoestablish,asof1July,theUnitedNations  F #F # #0  0x##of30June19970& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #ObserverMissioninAngola(MONUA)withtheexpectationoffullcompletionofthe    o%# 3  missionby1February1998,theinitialmandateoftheMissiontobeextendeduntil31October1997;andendorsedtherecommendationoftheSecretaryGeneralthathisSpecialRepresentativecontinuetochairtheJointCommission,asestablishedundertheLusakaProtocol,whichhadprovedtobeavitalconflictresolutionandimplementationmechanism. F #F #   o 3    x Presidentialstatement0 0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,expresseditsdeepconcernatrecentdestabilizing F #F # &0  0x##(S/PRST/1997/39)0 x#x#0F # #actionsinAngola,inparticularthefailureoftheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaF #F # 0  0x##of23July19970& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #TotaldeAngola(UNITA)tocomplywithresolution1118(1997)anditscontinued dn o& 3  effortstorestoreitsmilitarycapabilities;andreaffirmeditsreadinesstoconsidertheimpositionofmeasures,interalia,thosespecificallymentionedinparagraph26of  resolution864(1993),unlessUNITAtookirreversibleandconcretestepsimmediatelytofulfilitsobligationsundertheLusakaProtocol. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1127(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,havingdeterminedthatthesituationinAngolaconstitutedF #F # +0  0x##of28August19970 x#x#0F # #athreattointernationalpeaceandsecurityintheregion,andactingunderChapterVII bl o+ 3  oftheCharter,interalia,decidedthatallStatesshouldtakethenecessarymeasures *4 torestrictthetravelofcertaincategoriesofseniorofficialsofUNITAandadultmembersoftheirfamilies;tosuspendorcancelalltraveldocuments,visasorresidencepermitsissuedtoseniorUNITAofficialsandadultmembersoftheirfamilies,asdesignatedinaccordancewithparagraph11(a)oftheresolution;tocloseUNITAofficesintheirterritories;andtoprohibitflightsofaircraftbyorforUNITA,thesupplyofanyaircraftcomponentstoUNITA,andtheinsurance,engineeringandservicingofUNITAaircraft;theCouncilfurtherdecidedthattheprovisionssetoutinparagraph4ofresolution1127(1997)shouldcomeintoforcewithoutanyfurthernoticeat0001EasternStandardTimeon30September1997,unlesstheSecurityCouncildecided,onthebasisofareportbytheSecretaryGeneral,thatUNITAhadtakenconcreteandirreversiblestepstocomplywithalltheobligationssetoutintheresolution;andexpresseditsreadinesstoconsidertheimpositionofadditionalmeasures,suchastradeandfinancialrestrictions,ifUNITAdidnotfullycomplywithitsobligationsundertheLusakaProtocolandallrelevantSecurityCouncilresolutions. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1130(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncilstressedtheneedforUNITAtocomplyfullywithallthe0$:!,F #F # <20  0x##of29September19970 x#x#0F # #obligationssetoutinresolution1127(1997);anddecidedtopostponethecomingintooH2 3   $"- forceofthemeasuresspecifiedinparagraph4ofthatresolutionuntil0001EasternStandardTimeon30October1997. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1135(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMONUAuntil30'$1F #F # 40  0x##of29October19970 x#x#0F # #January1998;requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltosubmitareportandrecommendationso4 3   f(p%2 nolaterthan13January1998ontheUnitedNationspresenceinAngolaafter30January1998;andendorsedtherecommendationoftheSecretaryGeneralinhisreportof17October1997(S/1997/807)topostponethewithdrawalofUnitedNationsmilitary formedunitsuntiltheendofNovember1997;havingdeterminedthatthesituation +(6  constitutedathreattointernationalpeaceandsecurityintheregion,andactingunder& X  ChapterVIIoftheCharter,demandedthatUNITAcomplyimmediatelyandwithoutanyconditionswiththeobligationssetoutinresolution1127(1997),includingfull'Xr8cooperationinthenormalizationofStateadministrationthroughoutAngola,includinginAnduloandBailundo. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1149(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMONUA,including 6F #F # 90  0x##of27January19980 x#x#0F # #themilitarytaskforceasoutlinedinparagraphs35and36ofthereportoftheSecretary   o: 3  Generalof12January1998(S/1998/17),until30April1998;andendorsedtherecommendationoftheSecretaryGeneralthathisSpecialRepresentativecontinuetochairtheJointCommission,asestablishedundertheLusakaProtocol,whichhadprovedtobeavitalmechanismfortheadvancementofthepeaceprocess. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1157(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,endorsedtherecommendationoftheSecretaryGeneral4 F #F # a=0  0x##of20March19980 x#x#0F # #toresumethegradualdownsizingofthemilitarycomponentofMONUAbefore30April   om= 3  1998,withtheunderstandingthatthewithdrawalofallformedmilitaryunits,withtheexceptionofoneinfantrycompany,thehelicopterunitandthesignalsandmedicalsupportunits,wouldbecompletedassoonasconditionsonthegroundpermitted,butnolaterthan1July1998;decidedtoincreasegraduallyandasneededthenumberofcivilianpoliceobservers,givingspecialemphasistotheirlanguagequalifications,byupto83,toassisttheGovernmentofUnityandNationalReconciliationandUNITAtoresolvedisputesduringthenormalizationofStateadministration,identifyandinvestigateallegationsofabuse,andfacilitatethetrainingoftheAngolanNationalPoliceaccordingtointernationallyacceptedstandards,andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltokeepthemodusoperandiofthecivilianpolicecomponentunderreviewandtoreportby17April1998onwhetheritstaskscouldbeperformedonthebasisofamorelimitedincreaseinthenumberofpersonnelorwithareconfigurationofexistingpersonnel. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1164(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMONUAuntil30:F #F # C0  0x##of29April19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #June1998;reaffirmedparagraph6ofresolution1157(1998);oC 3  endorsedtherecommen  dationoftheSecretaryGeneraltocompletethewithdrawalofallmilitarypersonnel,withtheexceptionofoneinfantrycompany,thehelicopterunit,thesignalsandmedicalsupportunitsand90militaryobservers,nolaterthan1July1998,andinaccordancewithparagraph38ofhisreportof17April1998(S/1998/333);andalsoendorsedtherecommendationoftheSecretaryGeneralinthatreporttodeploy83additionalcivilianpoliceobservers,asauthorizedbyresolution1157(1998),followingconsultationswiththeGovernmentofUnityandNationalReconciliation. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,endorsedtheplanforthecompletionoftheremaining:"'F #F # H  0  0x##(S/PRST/1998/14)0 x#x#0F # #tasksoftheLusakaProtocolby31May1998;demandedthattheGovernmentofUnity#X(F #F # -I0  0x##of22May19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #andNationalReconciliationandinoH 3  particularUNITAfulfiltheirobligationsin # ) accordancewiththatplan;and,inthatcontext,reaffirmeditsreadinesstoreviewthemeasuresspecifiedinparagraph4ofresolution1127(1997)andtoconsidertheimpositionofadditionalmeasuresinaccordancewithparagraphs8and9ofresolution1127(1997). F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1173(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,havingdeterminedthatthesituationinAngola(V"/F #F # CL0  0x##of12June19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #constitutedathreattointernationalpeaceandsecurityintheregion,actingunderoOL 3   (#0 ChapterVIIoftheCharter,andhavingheldtheleadershipofUNITAresponsibleforitsfailuretoimplementfullyitsobligationscontainedintheLusakaProtocol,relevantSecurityCouncilresolutions,inparticularresolution1127(1997),andtheplansubmittedbytheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforAngolatotheJointCommission,decidedtoimposefinancialandtrademeasuresagainstthemovement; ,'5 alsodecidedthatthosemeasuresspecifiedinparagraphs11and12oftheresolutionshouldcomeintoforcewithoutfurthernoticeat0001EasternDaylightTimeon25June1998,unlesstheSecurityCouncildecided,onthebasisofareportbytheSecretaryGeneral,thatUNITAhadfullycompliedby23June1998withallitsobligationsunderparagraph2oftheresolution;andexpresseditsreadinesstoreviewthemeasuresspecifiedinparagraphs11and12oftheresolutionandinparagraph4ofresolution1127(1997)andtoterminatethem,iftheSecretaryGeneralreportedatanytimethatUNITAhadfullycompliedwithallitsrelevantobligations. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SSS5N 5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil N   from23June1998to7June1999S:aU  YV X X XX O, X X#idV 30 xx            0 x MeetingsoftheCouncil :3894(24June1998); :  3899(29June1998);3916(13August1998);3925(15September1998);3936(15October1998);3951(3December1998);3960(23December1998);3962(31December1998);3965(12January1999);3969(21January1999);3983(26Februaryo 3  1999);3999(7May1999);4007(19May1999).  0@xx $xx       0  0xResolutionsadopted :1176(1998);1180(1998);oJY 3   \ 1190(1998);1195(1998);1202(1998);1213(1998);o 3  1219(1998);1221(1999);1229(1999);   B 1237(1999). xx  0 x Presidentialstatements :S/PRST/1998/37;oZ 3   | o 3  S/PRST/1999/3;S/PRST/1999/14. xx  0 x Verbatimrecords :S/PV.3894;S/PV.3899;o\ 3    b S/PV.3916;S/PV.3925;S/PV.3936;S/PV.3951;S/PV.3960;S/PV.3962;S/PV.3965;S/PV.3969;    o 3  S/PV.3983;S/PV.3999;S/PV.4007. xx 0  0x Consultationsofthewhole :23,24,26and29 ,  o]0 3  June;30July;11,13and25August;9,10,14and15September;13!15and27October;25November;2!4,9,17,22,23,29and31December1998;4,6,7,11!15,20!22and27January;4,11,18and22!25February;25and26March;5and14April;5,7,19,21and26May;7June1999. xx $IY          x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe "H( SecurityCouncilheldon23June1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheO, O,USUK,,UnitedNationsObserverMissioninAngola# O,O,`#UK,,US., aԀ(S/1998/524), J%+ submittedpursuanttoresolution1164(1998).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAngola,inparticulartheprecariousmilitaryandsecuritysituation.  x Atthe 3894thmeeting,heldon24June1998 in H*$2 accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola, ,&5 havingbeforeitaletterdated24June1998fromtheSecretaryGeneraltothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/566).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited J 9 therepresentativeofAngola,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution *? (S/1998/569)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision :Atthe3894thmeeting,on24June1998,draft &C resolutionS/1998/569wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1176(1998). `E xx-x  Byresolution1176(1998),theSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia, >H demandedthatUNITAcomplyfullyandunconditionallywiththeobligationsreferredtoinresolution1173(1998);anddecidedthat,notwithstandingparagraph14ofresolution1173(1998),themeasuresspecifiedinparagraphs11and12ofresolution1173(1998)shouldcomeintoforcewithoutfurthernoticeat0001EasternDaylightTimeon1July1998,unlesstheSecurityCouncildecided,onthebasisofareportbytheSecretaryGeneral,thatUNITAhadfullycompliedwithallitsobligationsunderparagraph2ofresolution1173Ϝ(1998).(Forthefulltextofresolution1176(1998),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon29June1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthecrashofaMONUAaircrafton26June1998thathadcostthelivesoftheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforAngola,otherMONUAstaffmembersandthecrew.xx-x  Atthe 3899thmeeting,heldon29June1998 in )$] accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinuedits considerationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola,  ,`&` havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1998/524).   x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  therepresentativesofAngolaandMali,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x TheDeputySecretaryGeneralmadeastatement.      x ThePresidentmadeastatement.  *    x ThemembersoftheCouncilobservedaminuteof  @  silenceinmemoryoftheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforAngola,AliouneBlondinBeye,KoffiAdjoyi,BeadengarDessande,AmadouMoctarGueye,IbikunleWilliams,AlvaroCosta,JasonHunterandAndrewMcCurrach.  x TherepresentativesofAngolaandMalimade >  statements.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  (S/1998/577)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision :Atthe3899thmeeting,on29June1998,draft l resolutionS/1998/577wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1180(1998). R   x Byresolution1180(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter h alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMONUAuntil15 0  August1998;decidedalsotoresumethewithdrawalofthemilitarycomponentofMONUAinaccordancewithparagraph9ofresolution1164(1998)assoonasconditionspermitted;requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltoreconsiderthedeploymentoftheadditionalcivilianpoliceobserversauthorizedunderresolution1164(1998),takingintoaccountconditionsonthegroundandprogressinthepeaceprocess;andalsorequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltosubmitareport,asnecessary,butnolaterthan7August1998,withrecommendationsregardingtheUnitedNationsinvolvementinAngola,takingintoaccountthesafetyandfreedomofmovementofMONUApersonnelandthestatusofthepeaceprocess.(Forthefulltextofresolution1180(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon30July1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAngola,inparticularthemilitarysituation,aswellastheinvestigationintothecrashofaMONUAaircrafton26June1998.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon11 +4&7 August1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereport ,&8 oftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1998/723).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbythe& X AssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,whointroducedthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral,onthe'X:xlatestdevelopmentsinAngola,inparticularthedeterioratingmilitarysituation.xx-x  Atthe 3916thmeeting,heldon13August1998 in  ? accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1998/723).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  F therepresentativeofAngola,atherrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolutionϜ(S/1998/749)submittedbyPortugal,theRussianFederationandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.xx-x  TheCouncilheardastatementbytherepresentative P ofAngola.xx-x  TheCouncilthencommencedthevotingprocedure. `S xx-x  Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe vU representativesofBrazil,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,Portugal,Sweden,CostaRica,China,theGambia,Japan,France,theRussianFederation,Gabon,Bahrain,KenyaandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofSlovenia. Decision :Atthe3916thmeeting,on13August1998,draft <] resolutionS/1998/749wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1190(1998).  "_ xx-x  Byresolution1190(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter !8a alia,welcomedthedecisionoftheSecretaryGeneralto "b dispatchaSpecialEnvoytoassessthesituationinAngolaandadviseonapossiblecourseofaction;requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltosubmit,nolaterthan31August1998,areportwithrecommendationsregardingthefutureroleoftheUnitedNationsinAngola;decidedtoextendthemandateofMONUAuntil15September1998;welcomedtheappointmentofanewSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneraltoAngola;andurgedtheGovernmentofUnityandNationalReconciliationandUNITAtocooperatefullywithhiminpromotingpeaceandnationalreconciliation.(Forthefulltextofresolution1190(1998),seeappendixV.)  ,&o   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon25   August1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefing&  bytheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneralforAngolaonhismissiontoAngolaandsomeneighbouringcountries,':UinparticularhismeetingwiththePresidentofAngola,JosϜEduardodosSantos,andJonasSavimbi,theleaderofUNITA.̜  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon9September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneral,which,interalia,covered  V  developmentsinAngola.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon10 4  September1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1998/838).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,whointroducedthereport,onthesituationinAngola.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon14 2 September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAngola.  x Atthe 3925thmeeting,heldon15September1998 J  inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitsprior h consultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1998/838).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited H  МtherepresentativeofAngola,atherrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution ~ & (S/1998/850)submittedbyKenya,Portugal,theRussianFederation,SloveniaandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,whichheputtothevote. Decision :Atthe3925thmeeting,on15September1998, #B+ draftresolutionS/1998/850wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1195(1998). |%-   x Byresolution1195(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter & / alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMONUAuntil15 Z'!0 October1998,andtoassesstheoverallsituationandtakeactiononthefutureroleoftheUnitedNationsinAngolaonthebasisofareportandrecommendationstobesubmittedbytheSecretaryGeneralnolaterthan8October1998;andendorsedthedecisionoftheSecretaryGeneraltoinstruct MONUAtoadjustitsdeploymentontheground,asneeded,  ,`&6 toensurethesafetyandsecurityofMONUApersonnel.(Forthefulltextofresolution1195(1998),seeappendixV.) xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon13 9 October1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1998/931).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforAngolaonthelatestdevelopmentsinthecountry,inparticulartheresumptionofhostilitiesowingtothelackofimplementationofthenationalreconciliationprovidedforintheLusakaProtocol.xx-x  Atthe 3936thmeeting,heldon15October1998 in 4 C accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1998/931).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited 2J therepresentativeofAngola,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolutionϜ(S/1998/952)submittedbyPortugal,theRussianFederationandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.xx-x  TheCouncilheardastatementbytheViceMinister T forTerritorialAdministrationofAngola.xx-x  TheCouncilthenproceededtovoteondraftresolution W S/1998/952. Decision :Atthe3936thmeeting,on15October1998,draft tZ resolutionS/1998/952wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1202(1998).  Z\ xx-x  Byresolution1202(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter !p^ alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMONUAuntil3 !8_ December1998;emphasizedthattheextensionofthemandateofMONUAprovidedtheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralwithanadditionalopportunitytorevivethestalledpeaceprocess;stronglyurgedUNITAtotakeadvantageofthatperiodtotransformitselfintoagenuinepoliticalpartyandtosecurealegitimateandconstructiveroleintheAngolanpoliticalprocess;calledonMemberStatestoimplementfullythemeasuresimposedonUNITAcontainedintherelevantprovisionsofresolutions864(1993),1127(1997)and1173(1998);expresseditsreadinesstoconsiderappropriatereinforcingsteps;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltosubmitacomprehensivereportnolaterthan23November1998whichwouldenabletheSecurityCounciltoconsiderthefutureroleoftheUnited ,('m NationsinAngolaandtomakerecommendationsregardingwaysofimprovingtheimplementationofthemeasuresreferredtoinparagraph13ofresolution1202(1998).(Forthefulltextofresolution1202(1998),seeappendixV.)̜  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon27  n October1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonrecentdevelopmentsinAngola,inparticularthesecurityandmilitarysituation,andeffortstoseekapeacefulsolutiontothecrisis.̛  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon25 l  МNovember1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,whointroducedthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1998/1110),ontheoverallpoliticalsituationinAngolaandbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforHumanitarianAffairsandEmergencyReliefCoordinatoronthehumanitariansituationinAngola.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon2  December1998,themembersoftheCouncilresumedtheirconsiderationoftheSecretaryGeneralsreportonMONUA(S/1998/1110).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthesituationinAngola,inparticulartheissueofthewithdrawalofMONUApersonnelfromthelocalitiesofAnduloandBailundo.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon3 2 December1998,themembersoftheCouncilheardclarificationsfromtheSecretariatoneffortstoensurethesecurityofMONUApersonnelinBailundo.  x Atthe 3951stmeeting,heldon3December1998 in # accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1998/1110).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited #* therepresentativeofAngola,atherrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution '*"0 (S/1998/1135)submittedbyPortugal,theRussianFederationandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.  x TheCouncilheardastatementbytherepresentative z*$4 ofAngola.  x TheCouncilthenproceededtovoteondraftresolution X,&7 S/1998/1135.  -v'8 Ї Decision :Atthe3951stmeeting,on3December1998,draft 8 resolutionS/1998/1135wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1213(1998). :: xx-x  Byresolution1213(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter P< alia,emphasizedthattheprimarycauseofthecrisisin  n= AngolaandoftheimpasseinthepeaceprocesswasthefailurebytheleadershipofUNITAinBailundotocomplywithitsobligationsunderthe AcordosdePaz,theLusakaProtocolandrelevantSecurityCouncilresolutions;demandedthatUNITAcomplyimmediatelyandwithoutconditionswithitsobligations,inparticularthecompletedemilitarizationofitsforcesandfullcooperationintheimmediateandunconditionalextensionofStateadministrationthroughoutthenationalterritory;demandedalsothatUNITAwithdrawimmediatelyfromterritorieswhichithadreoccupiedthroughmilitaryorotheraction;urgedallMemberStatestosupportthepeaceprocessinAngolathroughfullandimmediateimplementationofthemeasuresagainstUNITAcontainedinresolutions864(1993),1127(1997)and1173(1998);expresseditsreadinesstoconsiderappropriatereinforcingstepsinaccordancewiththerecommendationscontainedinthereportreferredtoinparagraph13ofresolution1213(1998);decidedtoextendthemandateofMONUAuntil26February1999;endorsedtherecommendationcontainedinthereportoftheSecretaryGeneraltocontinuetoadjustthedeploymentandforcestructureofMONUA,asneeded,inaccordancewithsecurityconditionsanditsabilitytoimplementitsmandate;requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltosubmitareportnolaterthan15January1999regardingthestatusofthepeaceprocess,thefutureroleandmandateoftheUnitedNationsinAngolaandtheforcestructureofMONUAinthelightofitsabilitytocarryoutitsmandatedtasks;andreiteratedtherequestcontainedinitsresolution1202(1998)forrecommendationsregardingtechnicalandotherwaysforMemberStatestoimprovetheimplementationofthemeasuresreferredtoabove.(Forthefulltextofresolution1213(1998),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon4 #L` December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAngola,inparticularthemilitarysituation,aswellastherefusalbyUNITAtoprovideitsclearancefortheevacuationof14personnelofMONUAfromtheUNITAstrongholdsofAnduloandBailundo,aswellastheintensificationofmilitaryoperationsinthecentralregion.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon9 L+%j December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeeping ,2'l OperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationinAngola,inparticulartheevacuationof14MONUApersonnelfromAnduloandBailundo.̜  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon17 P December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAngola,inparticularthemilitaryandsecuritysituationinthecountry.  x Atthe 3960thmeeting,heldon23December1998     inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitsprior N   consultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola.  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited J  therepresentativeofAngola,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe * Council(S/PRST/1998/37),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, H deploredtheseriousdeteriorationofthesituationinAngola;calledforanimmediatecessationofhostilities;demandedthatUNITAcomplyimmediatelyandwithoutconditionswithitsobligations;reiteratedthatonlyapoliticalsettlement,onthebasisoftherelevantagreementsandresolutions,wouldbringalastingpeacetoAngola;underscoredtheneedforthefullandimmediateimplementationofthemeasuresagainstUNITAcontainedinresolutions864(1993),1127(1997)and1173(1998);expresseditsgraveconcernatreportsthataircraftwereshotdownoverUNITAcontrolledareas;anddemandedfullcooperationbyallconcerned,especiallyUNITA,intheinvestigationofthoseincidents,includingthefateofthecrewsandpassengers.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/37,seeappendixVI.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon29 !' and31December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheAssistantSecretariesGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsontheinvestigationofaUnitedNationscharteredaircraftreportedmissingon26December1998,aswellasthelatestdevelopmentsinAngola.  x Atthe 3962ndmeeting,heldon31December1998 &!.  inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitsprior '!/ consultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola.  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited ,*$3 therepresentativeofAngola,athisrequest,toparticipatein thediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewith +&5 therelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure. xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution 8 (S/1998/1238)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3962ndmeeting,on31December1998, . < draftresolutionS/1998/1238wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1219(1998).  > xx-x  Byresolution1219(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter  *@ alia,expressedconcerninthestrongesttermsatthecrash  A ofUnitedNationsflight806andthedisappearanceofotheraircraftanditsdeepconcernregardingthefateofthepassengersandcrewofUnitedNationsflight806;deploredtheincomprehensiblelackofcooperationinclarifyingthecircumstancesofthetragedyandinpermittingthepromptdispatchofaUnitedNationssearchandrescuemission;demandedthattheleaderofUNITA,JonasSavimbi,immediatelyrespondtotheappealsfromtheUnitedNationsandguaranteethesecurityandaccessnecessaryfor,andassistin,thesearchforandrescueofpossiblesurvivorsoftheabovementionedincidentsinterritorycontrolledbyUNITA;calledupontheGovernmentofAngolatocooperateasappropriateinfulfilmentofitsexpressedcommitmenttodoso;condemnedthelackofeffectiveactionstodeterminethefateofthecrewsandpassengersoftheaircraftreferredtoabove;calledforanimmediateandobjectiveinternationalinvestigationofthoseincidents;andcalleduponallconcerned,especiallyUNITA,tofacilitatesuchaninvestigation.(Forthefulltextofresolution1219(1998),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon4, RW 6,7,11and12January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAngola,inparticularthecrashofasecondUnitedNationsaircraft.xx-x  Atthe 3965thmeeting,heldon12January1999 in P#^ accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola.xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited &!c therepresentativesofAngolaandPortugal,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution (S/1999/27)submittedbyBrazil,Canada,Gabon,Malaysia, +&j Namibia,PortugalandtheRussianFederation,joinedbyFrance.   x TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure.    x Beforethevote,astatementwasmadebythe  representativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica. Decision: Atthe3965thmeeting,on12January1999,draft |  resolutionS/1999/27wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1221(1999).  b    x Byresolution1221(1999),theSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,  @  condemnedthedowningofthetwoaircraftcharteredbythe   UnitedNations;deploredthelossundersuspiciouscircumstancesofothercommercialaircraft;demandedthatallsuchattacksceaseimmediately;requestedtheInternationalCivilAviationOrganizationtoprovideallpossiblesupporttotheinvestigationofthoseincidentsassoonasconditionsonthegroundpermitted;andurgedMemberStateswithinvestigativecapabilityandexpertisetoassisttheUnitedNationsuponrequestintheinvestigationofthoseincidents.(Forthefulltextofresolution1221(1999),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon14  January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialEmissaryoftheSecretaryGeneralonthesearchfortheUnitedNationsaircraftthathadcrashedatBailundo,Angola.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon20 $  January1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1999/49).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAngola,inparticularthemilitarysituation,therelocationofMONUAandthesearchfortheUnitedNationsaircraftthathadcrashedatBailundo.ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforHumanitarianAffairsandEmergencyReliefCoordinatoronthedeterioratinghumanitariansituationinthecountry.  x Atthe 3969thmeeting,heldon21January1999 in |%- accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1999/49).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited z*$4 therepresentativeofAngola,athisrequest,toparticipatein thediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewith  ,`&6 therelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure. xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe 9 Council(S/PRST/1999/3)inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, P: expresseditsalarmattheseriousdeteriorationinthepoliticalandmilitarysituationinAngola;reaffirmeditsbeliefthatlastingpeaceandnationalreconciliationcouldnotbeachievedthroughmilitarymeans;andurgedtheGovernmentofAngolaandespeciallyUNITAtoresumeaconstructivedialogueonthebasisofthe AcordosdePaz(S/22609,annex),theLusakaProtocol(S/1994/1441,annex)andrelevantSecurityCouncilresolutionsinordertoseekapeacefulresolutionoftheconflictandsparetheAngolanpeoplefurtherwarandsuffering.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/3,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon22 T G January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAngola,inparticularoneffortstoreachthecrashsiteofthesecondUnitedNationsaircraft.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon27 RN January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedanupdatebytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsontheinvestigationofthecrashesofthetwoUnitedNationscharteredaircraftinAngola.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon4 2T February1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAngola,inparticularthemilitarysituation,thequestionofaUnitedNationspresenceinthecountryandtheinvestigationofthecrashesofthetwoUnitedNationsaircraft.ThemembersoftheCouncilreceivedafurtherbriefingbytheSecretariatonthehumanitariansituationinAngola.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon11 "^ February1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneral,which,interalia,covered $n` thelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationinAngola.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon18 %L c February1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)concerningthesituationinAngola,submittedpursuanttoresolution1221(1999)(S/1999/147).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforAngolaonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationinAngola. ,'l   x Atthe 3983rdmeeting,heldon26February1999   inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitsprior r consultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1999/202).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited   therepresentativesofAngolaandZambia,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution 4  (S/1999/203)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations.  x TheCouncilheardstatementsbytheViceMinisterfor   TerritorialAdministrationofAngolaandbytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofZambia.  x TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure. *   x Beforethevote,astatementwasmadebythe @ representativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica. Decision: Atthe3983rdmeeting,on26February1999,draft t resolutionS/1999/203wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1229(1999).    x Byresolution1229(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter  alia,endorsedtherecommendationscontainedinparagraphs  32and33ofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof24February1999(S/1999/202)regardingthetechnicalliquidationofMONUA;affirmedthat,notwithstandingtheexpirationofthemandateofMONUA,thestatusofforcesagreementapplicabletoMONUAremainedinforce,pursuanttorelevantprovisionsthereof,untilthedepartureofthefinalelementsofMONUAfromAngola;decidedthatthehumanrightscomponentofMONUAwouldcontinueitscurrentactivitiesduringtheliquidationperiod;endorsedtherecommendationscontainedinthereportof12February1999oftheCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)(S/1999/147);reiterateditsreadinesstotakestepstoreinforcethemeasuresagainstUNITAcontainedinresolutions864(1993),1127(1997)and1173(1998);andcalleduponallMemberStatestoimplementfullythosemeasures.(Forthefulltextofresolution1229(1999),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon25 (@#2 March1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthemilitary,securityandhumanitariansituationinAngola.  ,&7 xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon14 7  April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthemilitary,politicalandhumanitariansituationinAngola,aswellastheinvestigationofthecrashesofUnitedNationscharteredaircraftinAngola.xx-x  Atthe 3999thmeeting,heldon7May1999 in  > accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1999/49).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  E therepresentativesofAngolaandPortugal,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution 2K (S/1999/521)submittedbyCanada,Portugal,theRussianFederationandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3999thmeeting,on7May1999,draft JP resolutionS/1999/521wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1237(1999). 0R xx-x  Byresolution1237(1999),theSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia, U condemnedthecontinued,indiscriminateattacksbyUNITAagainstthecivilianpopulationofAngola,particularlyinthecitiesofHuambo,KuitoandMalange;stressedtheobligationofallMemberStatestocomplyfullywiththemeasuresimposedagainstUNITAcontainedinresolutions864(1993),1127(1997)and1173(1998);endorsedtheletterdated4May1999anditsenclosurefromtheChairmanoftheCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)(S/1999/509)anddecidedtoestablishtheexpertpanelsreferredtothereinforaperiodofsixmonthswiththefollowingmandate:tocollectinformationandinvestigatereports,includingthroughvisitstothecountriesconcerned,relatingtotheviolationofthemeasuresimposedagainstUNITAwithrespecttoarmsandrelatedmatriel,petroleum %c andpetroleumproducts,diamondsandthemovementofUNITAfundsasspecifiedintherelevantresolutionsandinformationonmilitaryassistance,includingmercenaries;toidentifypartiesaidingandabettingtheviolationsoftheabovementionedmeasures;andtorecommendmeasurestoendsuchviolationsandtoimprovetheimplementationoftheabovementionedmeasures;requestedtheChairmanoftheCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)tosubmittotheCouncilnolaterthan31July1999an ,'l interimreportoftheexpertpanelsregardingtheirprogressandpreliminaryfindingsandrecommendationsandtosubmittotheCouncilwithinsixmonthsoftheformationoftheexpertpanelstheirfinalreportwithrecommendations;endorsedtherecommendationcontainedintheletterdated4May1999anditsenclosurefromtheChairmanoftheCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)thattheexpertpanelsbesupportedasanexpenseoftheOrganizationandthroughaUnitedNationstrustfundestablishedforthatpurpose;requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltotakethenecessarystepstowardsthatend;andexpresseditsstrongsupportforfurtherconsultationsbetweentheSecretaryGeneralandtheGovernmentofAngolaregardingthefollowupconfigurationoftheUnitedNationspresenceinAngola.(Forthefulltextofresolution1237(1999),seeappendixV.)  x Followingthevote,astatementwasmadebythe x  representativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon19 V May1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonacommercialaircraftshotdownnearLuzamba,Angola,andthetakinghostageofitsRussiancrewbyUNITAforces.  x Atthe 4007thmeeting,heldon19May1999 in T accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola.  x ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe   Council(S/PRST/1999/14),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, ! condemnedthecriminalactbyUNITAagainstcommercialaircraft,namelytheshootingdownofanAntonov26aircrafton12May1999nearLuzambaandthetakinghostageofitsRussiancrew,whilethefateofitsAngolanpassengersremainedunknown;demandedtheimmediateandunconditionalreleaseoftheRussiancrewmembersandallotherforeignnationalsthatmightbeheldhostagebyUNITAinAngola;anddemandedalsoinformationonthefateoftheAngolanpassengers.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/14,seeappendixVI.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon21 p& - May1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsontheissueofthecommercialaircraftshotdownbyUNITAon12May1999andeffortstoobtainthefreedomofitsRussiancrewandothernationalsknownorpresumedtohavebeenabductedbyUNITA. 6,&5 xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon26 5 May1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthemilitaryandsecuritysituationinAngolaandthefutureoftheUnitedNationspresenceinthecountry,andbytheSecretariatonthehumanitariansituationinAngola,inparticulartheinternallydisplacedpersons.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon7 p = June1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheChairmanoftheCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)onhisvisittotheregioninconnectionwiththeimplementationofthesanctionsagainstUNITA(S/1999/644,annex).S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    +xC.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom27May  F 1998to15June1999andreportsoftheSecretaryGeneralS:ated c X X XX O, X X#idV 3H H##         xx-x  Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe RK representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated17Juneon PR MONUA(S/1998/524),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1164(1998),reportingondevelopmentsinthesituationinAngolasincehisreportof16April1998(S/1998/333)andstatingthat,ifthedemandscontainedinSecurityCouncilresolution1173(1998)weredulyimplemented,hewouldrecommendthatthemandateofMONUAbeextendedfortwomonths,until31August1998,andthatthestrengthofMONUAbemaintainedatthecurrentlevel.xx-x  Letterdated24June(S/1998/566)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,conveyingtherecommendationendorsedbytheJointCommissiontopostponethedateoftheentryintoforceoftheadditionalmeasuresagainstUNITAfrom25June,asspecifiedinresolution1173(1998),to30June1998.xx-x  Letterdated30June(S/1998/594)fromthe 'l!d representativeofAngolaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated28June1998fromtheMinisterofExternalRelationsofAngolatotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated30June(S/1998/625)fromthe L+%j representativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral, ,2'l transmittingastatementonthedeathoftheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforAngolaissuedon29June1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated23July(S/1998/686)fromthe P representativeofPortugaladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheDeclarationofthesecondConferenceoftheHeadsofStateandGovernmentoftheCommunityofPortuguesespeakingCountries,heldatPraiaon16and17July1998.  x Letterdated27July(S/1998/695)fromthe N   representativeofMozambiqueaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmitting,onbehalfoftheSecretaryGeneraloftheOrganizationofAfricanUnity(OAU),acommuniquonthesituationinAngolaissuedon24July1998bytheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolution.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated7Auguston j  MONUA(S/1998/723),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1180(1998),describingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1998/524)andrecommendingthatthemandateofMONUAbeextendedforonemonth,until15September1998.  x Letterdated7August(S/1998/728)fromtheActing h ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution864(1993)concerningthesituationinAngolaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteesubmittedinaccordancewithresolution1176(1998).  x Letterdated7August(S/1998/730)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimthat,followingtheusualconsultations,itwashisintentiontoappointIssaB.Y.Diallo(Guinea)ashisSpecialRepresentativeforAngola.  x Letterdated7August(S/1998/731)fromthePresident F!' oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated7August1998(S/1998/730)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheintentioncontainedtherein.  x Letterdated14August(S/1998/763)fromthe D& . representativeofGabonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalreportsoftheministerialmeetingsoftheUnitedNationsStandingAdvisoryCommitteeonSecurityQuestionsinCentralAfrica,heldatLibrevillefrom28to30April1998andatBata,EquatorialGuinea,from18to21May1998.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated7Septemberon  ,`&6 MONUA(S/1998/838),submittedpursuanttoSecurity ,('7 Councilresolution1190(1998),describingmajordevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1998/723)andrecommendingthatthemandateofMONUAbeextendeduntil31January1999,ontheunderstandingthattheSecurityCouncilwouldconductacomprehensivereviewofthesituationbytheendofNovember1998.xx-x  Identicallettersdated11September(S/1998/847)from  > therepresentativeofAngolaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated10September1998fromthePresidentofAngolatotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe 4 D representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated1October(S/1998/919)fromthe L representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementonAngolaissuedon29September1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated5October(S/1998/915)fromthe hQ representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,interalia,astatementon S AngolaissuedbytheHeadsofStateorGovernmentoftheSouthernAfricanDevelopmentCommunityattheirSummit,heldatGrandBaie,Mauritius,on13and14September1998.xx-x  Letterdated5October(S/1998/916)fromthe .Y representativesofPortugal,theRussianFederationandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon24September1998bytheMinistersforForeignAffairsofthethreeObserverStatestotheAngolanpeaceprocessandtheirletterdated24September1998toJonasSavimbi,leaderofUNITA.xx-x  Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe f$b representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.xx-x  Addendumdated8October(S/1998/145/Add.3)tothe d)#i letterdated20February1998fromtheChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,whichtransmittedthereportofthe ,&m Committeesubmittedinaccordancewithresolution1135(1997).  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated8Octoberon  MONUA(S/1998/931),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1195(1998),describingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1998/838)andrecommendingthatthemandateofMONUAbeextendedforanothershortperiodofuptosixweeks,inordertogivehisSpecialRepresentativeanadditionalopportunitytorevivethestalledpeaceprocess.  x Letterdated12October(S/1998/944)fromthe l  representativeofAngolaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated7October1998fromthePresidentofAngolatotheSecretaryGeneral.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated23November   onMONUA(S/1998/1110),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1202(1998),describingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1998/931)and,interalia,proposing 2 thatthemandateofMONUAbeextendedforanothershortperiodofuptothreemonths,ontheunderstandingthat,ifthesecuritysituationweretobecomeuntenable,hewouldimmediatelyreverttotheSecurityCouncilandsubmitfurtherrecommendations,including,ifnecessary,thewithdrawalofMONUA.  x Letterdated23December(S/1998/1217)fromthe  representativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthecommuniquissuedfollowingthefourthordinarysessionoftheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolution,heldatthelevelofheadsofStateandGovernmentatOuagadougouon17December1998.  x Letterdated28December(S/1998/1227)fromthe h$ ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteefor1998,submittedinaccordancewiththenotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilof29March1995(S/1995/234).  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated17January1999 .%, onMONUA(S/1999/49),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1213(1998),reportingonthestatusofthepeaceprocessandthefutureroleoftheUnitedNationsinAngola,andstatingthattheUnitedNationswouldproceedwiththetechnicalliquidationofMONUAupontheexpirationofitsmandateon26February1999.  x Letterdated21January(S/1999/65)fromthe *J%4 representativeofAngolaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganoteverbaledated20 ,&6 January1999fromtheViceMinisterforTerritorialAdministrationofAngolatotheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforAngola.xx-x  Letterdated28January(S/1999/86)fromthe P: representativeofZambiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon27January1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofZambia.xx-x  Letterdated12February(S/1999/147)fromthe  ? ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution864(1993)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteesubmittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1221(1999).xx-x  Letterdated18February(S/1999/166)fromthe  F representativeofAngolaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated11February1999fromthePresidentofAngolatotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  NotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncildated18 *K February(S/1999/168),statingthattheCouncilendorsedtherecommendationscontainedinthereportoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)(S/1999/147).xx-x  Letterdated20February(S/1999/182)fromthe `Q representativeofZambiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressstatementissuedon17February1999bytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofZambia,andenclosure.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated24Februaryon W MONUA(S/1999/202),submittedpursuanttotherequestoftheSecurityCouncilinitspresidentialstatementof21January1999(S/PRST/1999/3),reportingontheconsultationsheldwiththeGovernmentofAngolaonacontinuedmultidisciplinarypresenceoftheUnitedNationsinAngolaandotherdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1999/49).xx-x  Letterdated9March(S/1999/268andCorr.1)fromthe $#z` representativeofAngolaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthreeagreementssignedon18February1999bytheGovernmentofAngolaandUNITARenovada.xx-x  Letterdated10March(S/1999/267)fromtheChairman Z'!f oftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated9March1999fromtherepresentativeofAngolatotheChairmanoftheCommittee. X,&m 1 1  x Letterdated22March(S/1999/306)fromtheChairman  oftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated19March1999fromtherepresentativeofZambiatotheChairmanoftheCommittee.  x Letterdated4May(S/1999/509)fromtheChairman   oftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaconceptualframeworkfortheexpertstudiestobeundertakentotraceviolationsinarmstrafficking,oilsuppliesandthediamondtrade,aswellasthemovementofUNITAfunds.  x Letterdated10May(S/1999/533)fromthe n  representativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,interalia,a T  communiquonthesituationinAngolaissuedonthesamedatebytheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolutionatitsfiftyseventhordinarysession,heldatambassadoriallevel.  x Letterdated20May(S/1999/593)fromthe 4 representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtothe R SecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheRussianFederationconcerningthecaptureinAngolabyUNITAforcesoftheRussiancrewofacivilianaircraftshotdownbythemnearLuzamba.xx-x  Letterdated4June(S/1999/644)fromtheChairman  6 oftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportonhisvisittocentralandsouthernAfricainconnectionwiththeimplementationofthesanctionsimposedagainstUNITA.xx-x  Letterdated7June(S/1999/656)fromthe 4 % representativeofTogoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingajointcommuniquissuedon5June1999bythePresidentofLiberiaandthePresidentofTogoandcurrentChairmanofECOWAS.xx-x  Letterdated9June(S/1999/684)fromthe j + representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon8June1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion,concerningtheshootingdownofaRussiancommercialaircraftbyUNITAon12May1999. 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Decision: Atthe3895thmeeting,on26June1998,draft ?)I&3 resolutionS/1998/572wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1177(1998). *'5   x Byresolution1177(1998),theSecurityCouncil,interalia,condemnedtheuseofforce;demandedthatboth ,)8 partiesimmediatelyceasehostilitiesandrefrainfromfurtheruseofforce;urgedthepartiestoexhaustallmeanstoachieveapeacefulsettlementofthedispute;expresseditsstrongsupportforthedecisionoftheAssemblyofHeadsofStateandGovernmentofOAUof10June1998(S/1998/494)aswellasforthemissionandeffortsoftheHeadsofStateofOAUandurgedOAUtofollowupasquicklyaspossible;requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltomakeavailablehisgoodofficesinsupportofapeacefulresolutionoftheconflictandstoodreadytoconsiderfurtherrecommendationstothatend.(Forthefulltextofresolution1177(1998),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon9 D September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneral,which,interalia,covered <FF developmentsintheconflictbetweenEritreaandEthiopia.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon27October1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsondevelopmentsintheconflictbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,inparticularonthecontactstheSecretaryGeneralhadmadeattheSecondTokyoInternationalConferenceonAfricanDevelopmentandontheOAUinitiativeonthematter.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon6November1998,themembersoftheSecurityCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatonthesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,inparticularontheconfirmationofanescalationoftensionbetweenthetwocountriesandthelatestdiplomaticeffortsinthatregard.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon13November1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneraltoAfricaonthedevelopmentsinthesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,inparticularontheoutcomeofthemeetingofthehighleveldelegationofOAUonthedisputebetweenEritreaandEthiopia,heldatOuagadougouon7and8November1998.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon29December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,inparticularthemeetingoftheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention, ManagementandResolutionheldon17Decemberto+(h > considerthereportoftheOAUhighleveldelegationonthedisputebetweenEritreaandEthiopia.   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon22January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthediplomaticeffortstosettlethecrisisbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,includingthoseoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaSpecialEnvoy.  x Atthe 3973rdmeeting,heldon29January1999 in    accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia.  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited   therepresentativeofEthiopia,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution H (S/1999/90)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3973rdmeeting,on29January1999,draft  resolutionS/1999/90wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1226(1999). (~   x Byresolution1226(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter > alia,expresseditsstrongsupportforthemediationefforts \ ofOAUandfortheFrameworkAgreementasapprovedbytheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolutionon17December1998(S/1998/1223,annex);affirmedthattheFrameworkAgreementprovidedthebesthopeforpeacebetweenthetwoparties;endorsedthedecisionbytheSecretaryGeneraltosendhisSpecialEnvoyforAfricatotheregioninsupportoftheOAUefforts;andwelcomedtheSecretaryGeneralscontinuedengagementinsupportoftheOAUpeaceprocess.(Forthefulltextofresolution1226(1999),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon10February1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneralforAfricaonhismissiontotheregioninconnectionwiththesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia.  x Atthe 3975thmeeting,heldon10February1999 in "(x"1 accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia.  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited X,&7 therepresentativesofEritreaandEthiopia,attheirrequest,  -v'8 toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution P< (S/1999/133)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations.xx-x  TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentatives  L@ ofEthiopiaandEritrea.xx-x  TheCouncilthenproceededtovoteondraftresolution  *C S/1999/133. Decision: Atthe3975thmeeting,on10February1999,draft  F resolutionS/1999/133wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1227(1999). B H xx-x  Byresolution1227(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter X J alia,condemnedtherecoursetotheuseofforcebyEthiopia  v K andEritrea;demandedanimmediatehalttothehostilities,inparticulartheuseofairstrikes;demandedthatEthiopiaandEritrearesumediplomaticeffortstofindapeacefulresolutiontotheconflict;expresseditsfullsupportfortheeffortsofOAU,theSecretaryGeneralandhisSpecialEnvoyforAfrica,andconcernedMemberStates,tofindapeacefulresolutiontothehostilities;andstronglyurgedallStatestoendimmediatelyallsalesofarmsandmunitionstoEthiopiaandEritrea.(Forthefulltextofresolution1227(1999),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon24February1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,inparticularonthepolitical,militaryandhumanitariansituation.xx-x  Atthe 3985thmeeting,heldon27February1999 in <] accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,havingbeforeitidenticallettersdated27February1999fromtherepresentativeofEritreatotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1999/215).xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe % f Council(S/PRST/1999/9),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, & g welcomedtheacceptancebyEritreaattheHeadofStateleveloftheOAUFrameworkAgreement;recalledtheprioracceptanceoftheAgreementbyEthiopia;andstatedthattheFrameworkAgreementremainedaviableandsoundbasisforapeacefulresolutiontotheconflict.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/9,seeappendixVI.) X,&o 1 1  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon10March1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,inparticularthepoliticalandhumanitariansituationandthediplomaticeffortsofOAU.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon15   March1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneralontheresumptionofthefightingandhiseffortstoresolvetheconflictbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,inparticularhiscontactswithOAUandhismeetingwiththefivepermanentmembersoftheCouncil.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon18   March1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheSecretaryGeneralandtheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,inparticularthemilitarysituationandeffortstoresolvetheconflict.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon13  April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,inparticularthemilitaryandhumanitariansituation,aswellasprogressintheimplementationoftheOAUFrameworkAgreement.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon19May1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneralonhisfactfindingmissiontotheregioninconnectionwiththesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia.S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    B.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom  % 16June1998to15June1999S:ato  X X XX O, X X#idV 3 &           x Letterdated16June1998(S/1998/521)fromthe L") representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.  x Letterdated18June(S/1998/536)fromthe % . representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon17June1998bytheMinistryofInformationandCultureofEritrea.  x Letterdated19June(S/1998/541)fromthe ()~#3 representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.   ,a&7 xx-x  Letterdated22June(S/1998/551)fromthe 7  representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon19June1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated22June(S/1998/552)fromthe  n< representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingadocumentpreparedbytheGovernmentofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated22June(S/1998/555)fromthe  A representativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon19June1998byOAUonthemissionundertakenbytheOAUdelegationofHeadsofStatetoEthiopiaandEritreatoassistinbringingaboutapeacefulresolutiontotheconflictbetweenthetwocountries.xx-x  Letterdated22June(S/1998/556)fromthe L I representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofInformationandCultureofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated24June(S/1998/565)fromthe O representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated29June(S/1998/600)fromthe (~S representativeofKuwaitaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthefinalcommuniquadoptedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitssixtyseventhsession,heldatRiyadhon28June1998.xx-x  Letterdated1July(S/1998/603)fromthe ^Y representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressstatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated4July(S/1998/611)fromthe  "^ representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon3July1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated10July(S/1998/628)fromthe :$c representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated17July(S/1998/662)fromthe '!h representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingamemorandumdated16July1998bytheGovernmentofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated24July(S/1998/690)fromthe representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentofthe +4&n SecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.   x Letterdated5August(S/1998/720)fromthe  representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressstatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated6August(S/1998/722)fromthe  L representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementdeliveredon5August1998bythedelegationofEritreaatthefiftiethsessionoftheSubcommissiononPreventionofDiscriminationandProtectionofMinoritiesoftheCommissiononHumanRights.  x Letterdated14August(S/1998/759)fromthe   representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingacommuniquissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.  x Letterdated25August(S/1998/805)fromthe * representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaresolutionontheEritreanEthiopianconflictadoptedatthethirtyfifthsessionoftheExecutiveCommitteeandtwentyfirstConferenceoftheUnionofAfricanParliaments,heldatNiameyfrom18to20August1998.  x Identicallettersdated28August(S/1998/819)from F therepresentativeofEritreaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated10September(S/1998/845)fromthe &|# representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon3September1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated16September(S/1998/870)fromthe !( representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated2September1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofEritreatotheSecretaryGeneraloftheUnionofAfricanParliaments.  x Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe % . representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe +%6 representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfth  -v'8 ConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.xx-x  Letterdated12October(S/1998/949)fromthe P< representativeofEritreaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated15October(S/1998/956)fromthe  L@ representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon14October1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated19October(S/1998/977)fromthe dE representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated20October(S/1998/981)fromthe ( J representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated26October(S/1998/998)fromthe xN representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementpublishedinthe24OctobereditionofEritreaProfile. &Q xx-x  Letterdated6November(S/1998/1043)fromthe <S representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated9November(S/1998/1045)fromthe W representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementconcerningthepeaceproposaladoptedbytheOAUCommitteeofHeadsofStateandGovernmentatitsmeetingheldatOuagadougouon7and8November1998,issuedon9November1998bythespokespersonoftheGovernmentofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated11November(S/1998/1060)fromthe R _ representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon9November1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritreaandapressreleaseissuedbyOAUon8November1998.xx-x  Letterdated11November(S/1998/1061)fromthe $e representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementdeliveredonthesamedatebytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofEthiopiatothediplomaticcommunityinAddisAbaba.xx-x  Letterdated11November(S/1998/1062)fromthe (#k representativeofDjiboutiaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingacommuniquonthemeetingoftheOAUCommitteeheldatOuagadougouon7and8 November1998,issuedon10November1998bythe +4&o MinistryofForeignAffairsandInternationalCooperationofDjibouti.   x Letterdated12November(S/1998/1067)fromthe  representativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedbyOAUfollowingthemeetingheldatOuagadougouon7and8November1998.  x Letterdated18November(S/1998/1093)fromthe    representativeofDjiboutiaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingacommuniquissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsandInternationalCooperationofDjibouti.  x Letterdated18November(S/1998/1095)fromthe J  representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon13November1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated19November(S/1998/1097)fromthe b  representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated19November(S/1998/1098)fromthe & representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon18November1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea,andenclosure.  x Letterdated19November(S/1998/1105)fromthe \ representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementdeliveredon12November1998bytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofEritreatothediplomaticcommunityinAsmara,concerningEritreasinitialreactionstotheproposalspresentedbytheOAUteamattheOuagadougoumeeting.  x Letterdated20November(S/1998/1107)fromthe  "' representativeofDjiboutiaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated24November(S/1998/1116)fromthe r#+ representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated11December(S/1998/1155)fromthe &6!0 representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated17December(S/1998/1200)fromthe N*$5 representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon16December1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion. 1-'9 xx-x  Letterdated21December(S/1998/1205)fromthe 9 representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementdeliveredonthesamedatebytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofEritreatothediplomaticcommunityinAsmara;andthespeechdeliveredon17December1998bythePresidentofEritreaatthefourthordinarysessionoftheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolutionandanexcerptfromthecommuniquissuedonthesamedate,atthecloseofthatsession.xx-x  Letterdated21December(S/1998/1214)fromthe  D representativeofEritreaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated22December(S/1998/1210)fromthe n H representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthecommuniquissuedon17December1998atthecloseofthefourthordinarysessionoftheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolution,andthestatementdeliveredon17December1998bythePrimeMinisterofEthiopiaatthatsession.xx-x  Letterdated23December(S/1998/1217)fromthe RQ representativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthecommuniquissuedfollowingthefourthordinarysessionoftheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolution,heldatthelevelofheadsofStateandGovernmentatOuagadougouon17December1998.xx-x  Letterdated24December(S/1998/1223)fromthe Y representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheOAUhighleveldelegationonthedisputebetweenEthiopiaandEritrea,submittedtotheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolutionatitsfourthordinarysession,heldatthelevelofheadsofStateandGovernmentatOuagadougouon17December1998.xx-x  Letterdated24December(S/1998/1224)fromthe P#b representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated29December(S/1998/1234)fromthe &!g representativeofEritreaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated4January1999(S/1999/5)fromthe ,*$l representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentofthe SecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon1 +&n January1999bytheOfficeoftheSpokespersonoftheGovernmentofEthiopia.   x Letterdated6January(S/1999/11)fromthe  representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementdeliveredon5January1999bytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofEthiopiatothediplomaticcommunityatAddisAbaba.  x Letterdated8January(S/1999/21)fromthe    representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated11January(S/1999/34)fromthe ,  representativeofEritreaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon9January1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated12January(S/1999/32)fromthe   representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated13January(S/1999/36)fromthe ^ representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.  x Letterdated15January(S/1999/43)fromthe v representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated18January(S/1999/63)fromthe :" representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon15January1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated25January(S/1999/70)fromthe R ' representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.  x Letterdated29January(S/1999/95)fromthe #, representativeofEritreaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated29January(S/1999/97)fromthe f& 0 representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated29January(S/1999/102)fromthe  )b#4 representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthepositionoftheGovernmentofEthiopiainconnectionwithSecurityCouncilresolution1226(1999). , '9 xx-x  Letterdated2February(S/1999/104)fromthe 9 representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated4February(S/1999/115)fromthe  n> representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheOfficeoftheSpokespersonoftheGovernmentofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated5February(S/1999/117)fromthe N D representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressstatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated5February(S/1999/119)fromthe  I representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheOfficeoftheSpokespersonoftheGovernmentofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated8February(S/1999/126)fromthe HO representativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon6February1999bytheChairmanofOAU.xx-x  Letterdated8February(S/1999/128)fromthe `T representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated9February(S/1999/131)fromthe \X representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon8February1999bytheSecretaryGeneralofOAU.xx-x  Letterdated10February(S/1999/134)fromthe t] representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated10February(S/1999/140)fromthe !8b representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementmadeonthesamedatebytherepresentativeofEritreaatthe3975thmeetingoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated11February(S/1999/143)fromthe &n h representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementonSecurityCouncilresolution1227(1999)issuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated16February(S/1999/154)fromthe N*$n representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentofthe SecurityCouncil,transmittingapressstatementonSecurity +4&p Councilresolution1227(1999)issuedon15February1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.   x Letterdated16February(S/1999/157)fromthe  representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated16February(S/1999/159)fromthe  L representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon11February1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated17February(S/1999/162)fromthe d  representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementmadeon10February1999bytherepresentativeofEthiopiaatthe3975thmeetingoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated19February(S/1999/184)fromthe   representativeofEritreaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon14February1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated23February(S/1999/188)fromthe ^ representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon22February1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritreaandapressstatementissuedonthesamedatebytheStateDepartmentoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica.  x Letterdated23February(S/1999/192)fromthe \ representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.  x Identicallettersdated27February(S/1999/215)from t$ therepresentativeofEritreaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromthePresidentofEritreatotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated1March(S/1999/221)fromthe r#+ representativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthejointstatementontheOAUFrameworkAgreementissuedon28February1999bytheChairmanandtheSecretaryGeneralofOAU.  x Letterdated1March(S/1999/226)fromthe '!1 representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.  x Letterdated4March(S/1999/239)fromthe N*$5 representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon2March1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion. 1-'9 xx-x  Letterdated5March(S/1999/241)fromthe 9 representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated8March(S/1999/246)fromthe  n> representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated6March1999fromthePrimeMinisterofEthiopiatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated8March(S/1999/247)fromthe N D representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated8March(S/1999/249)fromthe  I representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon6March1999bytheOfficeoftheSpokespersonoftheGovernmentofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated8March(S/1999/250)fromthe HO representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon5March1999bytheOfficeoftheSpokespersonoftheGovernmentofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated10March(S/1999/258)fromthe (~U representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementdeliveredon9March1999bytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofEritreatothediplomaticcommunityaccreditedtoEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated10March(S/1999/259)fromthe ^[ representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated10March(S/1999/260)fromthe  "` representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated12March(S/1999/269)fromthe :$e representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated12March(S/1999/273)fromthe '!j representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated12March(S/1999/274)fromthe +l%o representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganoteverbaledated26 ,&q January1999fromtheGeneralSecretariatofOAUtransmittingtotheEmbassyofEritreainAddisAbabaadocumentcontaininganswerstoquestionsraisedbytheEritreanside.  x Letterdated22March(S/1999/304)fromthe  n representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementmadebytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofEritreaatan ArriaformulameetingoftheSecurityCouncilheldon22March1999.  x Letterdated24March(S/1999/325)fromthe N   representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementmadebytheViceMinisterforForeignAffairsofEthiopiaatan ArriaformulameetingoftheSecurityCouncilheldon22March1999.  x Letterdated13April(S/1999/421)fromthe L  representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementonthecommonpositionoftheEuropeanUnionconcerningEthiopiaandEritreaissuedon23March1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated15April(S/1999/427)fromthe J representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated27April(S/1999/482)fromthe  representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon26April1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea. " xx-x  Letterdated12May(S/1999/550)fromthe " representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated13May(S/1999/558)fromthe  n' representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon7May1999bytheInternationalCommitteeoftheRedCross.xx-x  Letterdated14May(S/1999/561)fromthe  , representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated17May(S/1999/567)fromthe J 1 representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated19May(S/1999/578)fromthe b 6 representativeofEritreaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated8June(S/1999/660)fromthe &; representativeofEritreaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon5June1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated14June(S/1999/678)fromthe >@ representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofEthiopiatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. ^D ((  +D  TRX3'"Letter (Portrait)X3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)T    g!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=,, O, O, O, O, 33        & 2SSS7  d d7 ^ ^VV  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9?!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   ^^h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter4    x Childrenandarmedconflicth F10 #idS 3    O,            4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SSS5x5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil x from29June1998to25March1999S:a>rati  X X XX O, X X#idV 3Z dxx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3896(29June    1998);3897(29June1998). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: None. xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1998/18.f p xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3896andCorr.1; .8  S/PV.3897. xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 17,24!26and   29June1998;23and25March;11and15June1999.o 3   xx   x Atthe 3896thmeeting,heldon29June1998 in dn accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilincludedinitsagendatheitementitled Childrenandarmedconflict.  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  therepresentativesofArgentina,Azerbaijan,Burundi,Canada,theCzechRepublic,ElSalvador,Germany,Indonesia,Italy,Latvia,Liberia,Morocco,Mozambique,Namibia,Norway,Romania,SlovakiaandUkraine,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x Inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinthe (2# Councilspriorconsultations,thePresidentextendedaninvitationunderrule39ofitsprovisionalrulesofproceduretoMr.OlaraOtunnu,SpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforChildrenandArmedConflict.  x TheCouncilheardastatementbytheSpecial ^!h) RepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforChildrenandArmedConflict.  x Statementswerealsomadebytherepresentativesof $!- theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland(onbehalfoftheStatesmembersoftheEuropeanUnionandBulgaria,Cyprus,theCzechRepublic,Estonia,Hungary,Poland,RomaniaandSlovakia,aswellasIcelandandLiechtenstein,whichalignedthemselveswiththestatement),Slovenia,Sweden,France,theRussianFederation,Japan,Brazil,China,theGambia,CostaRica,theUnitedStatesofAmerica,Kenya,Bahrain,GabonandItaly. Z+d(7 xx-x  Themeetingwassuspended. x7 xx-x  Upontheresumptionofthemeeting,statementswere  9 madebytherepresentativesofNorway,Germany,Canada,Indonesia,Morocco,Slovakia,Mozambique,Namibia,Burundi,Argentina,theCzechRepublic,Ukraine,Latvia,Romania,ElSalvador,LiberiaandAzerbaijan,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofPortugal.xx-x  Atthe 3897thmeeting,heldon29June1998 ,the T^ A SecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled Childrenandarmedconflict.xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe E Council(S/PRST/1998/18),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, F expresseditsgraveconcernattheharmfulimpactofarmedconflictonchildren;stronglycondemnedthetargetingofchildreninarmedconflicts,includingtheirhumiliation,brutalization,sexualabuse,abductionandforceddisplacement,aswellastheirrecruitmentanduseinhostilitiesinviolationofinternationallaw;calleduponallpartiesconcernedtoputanendtosuchactivities;andrecognizedtheimportanceofthemandateoftheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforChildrenandArmedConflict.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/18,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe pzS SecurityCouncilon25March1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforChildrenandArmedConflictonhisvisittoBurundi,RwandaandtheSudan.S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    +xB.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom27May ![ 1998to15June1999S:a&rati ' X X XX O, X X#idV 3"\##         xx-x  Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe R$\!_ representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998. P)Z&f   ,)f ,)f  TRX3'"Letter (Portrait)X3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)T    g!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=,, O, O, O, O, 33        & 2SSS7  d d7^^VV  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9?!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=((  A&T) xdE A   ^^h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter5  0  0x##ThesituationinCyprush "1rati 1#idS 3    O,  x#x#         S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiodfromxx#x# 0  0x##16June1997to15June1998S:aF3RR 3 X X XX O, X X#idV 3Z dx#x#         0  0x##Resolution1117(1997) F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,reiterateditsgraveconcernatthecontinuingexcessive    of27June19970& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #levelsofmilitaryforcesandarmamentsintheRepublicofCyprusandtherateatwhich    theywerebeingexpanded,upgradedandmodernized,includingbytheintroductionofsophisticatedweaponry,andthelackofprogresstowardsanysignificantreductioninthenumberofforeigntroopsintheRepublicofCyprus,whichthreatenedtoraisetensionsbothontheislandandintheregionandcomplicateeffortstonegotiateanoverallpoliticalsettlement;anddecidedtoextendthemandateoftheUnitedNationsPeacekeepingForceinCyprus(UNFICYP)forafurtherperiodendingon31December1997. F #F # 0  0x##Resolution1146(1997) F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateofUNFICYPforafurther dn of23December19970 x#x#0F # #periodendingon30June1998;andexpresseditsfullsupportfortheintentionofthe ,6 SecretaryGeneraltoresumeinMarch1998theopenendedprocessofnegotiationsinitiatedbytheSecretaryGeneralinJuly1997andaimedatachievingacomprehensivesettlement. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SSS55  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil  from17Juneto22December1998S:aZ>RR ? X X XX O, X X#idV 3xx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3898(29June FP  1998);3959(22December1998). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1178(1998); " 1179(1998);1217(1998);1218(1998). xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: None.fp$xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3898;S/PV.3959..8%xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 17,22,25,26 & and29June;6July;9September;2October;11,15,18and22December1998.o@ 3   xx @  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe !* SecurityCouncilheldon17June1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof10June1998ontheUnitedNationsoperationinCyprus(S/1998/488),describingdevelopmentsfrom8December1997to8June1998,bringinguptodatetherecordoftheactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsPeacekeepingForceinCyprusandrecommendingthatthemandateoftheForcebeextendedforafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until31December1998.ThemembersalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,whointroducedthereport.  x Atthe 3898thmeeting,heldon29June1998 in J+T(7 accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinuedits ,)9 considerationoftheitementitled ThesituationinCyprus,havingbeforeitthereportsoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsoperationinCyprusandonhismissionofgoodofficesinCyprus(S/1998/488andAdd.1andS/1998/518).xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontotwodraftresolutions ? (S/1998/575andS/1998/576)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3898thmeeting,heldon29June1998,draft T^D resolutionS/1998/575wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1178(1998).  F xx-x  Byresolution1178(1998),theSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateofUNFICYPfor "I afurtherperiodendingon31December1998;calleduponallconcernedtocommitthemselvestoareductionindefencespendingandareductioninthenumberofforeigntroopsintheRepublicofCyprustohelprestoreconfidencebetweenthepartiesandasafirststeptowardsthewithdrawalofnonCypriotforcesasdescribedinthesetofideas(S/24472,annex);stressedtheimportanceofeventualdemilitarizationoftheRepublicofCyprusasanobjectiveinthecontextofanoverallcomprehensivesettlement;encouragedtheSecretaryGeneraltocontinuetopromoteeffortsinthisdirection;calledupontheleadersofthetwocommunities toresumethediscussionsonsecurityissuesbegunon",,)U  &   26September1997;welcomedtheappointmentofthenewthirdmemberoftheCommitteeonMissingPersons;called'Mforimplementationwithoutdelayoftheagreementonmissingpersonsof31July1997;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltosubmitareportby10December1998ontheimplementationoftheresolution.(Forthefulltextofresolution1178(1998),seeappendixV.) Decision: Atthe3898thmeeting,on29June1998,draft p  resolutionS/1998/576wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1179(1998).  V    x Byresolution1179(1998),theSecurityCouncil,interalia,stresseditsfullsupportfortheSecretary 4  GeneralsmissionofgoodofficesandfortheeffortsofhisSpecialAdviseronCyprustoresumeasustainedprocessofdirectnegotiationsaimedatachievingacomprehensivesettlementonthebasisofrelevantSecurityCouncilresolutions;welcomedtheintentionoftheSecretaryGeneraltocontinuetoexplorepossibilitiesthatmightleadtoanewmomentuminthisprocessofnegotiations;calledonceagainupontheleadersofthetwocommunities,inparticulartheTurkishCypriotside,tocommitthemselvestothisprocessofnegotiations,tocooperateactivelyandconstructivelywiththeSecretaryGeneralandhisSpecialAdviserandtoresumethedirectdialoguewithoutfurtherdelay;andurgedallStatestolendtheirfullsupporttotheseefforts.(Forthefulltextofresolution1179(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon6July1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialAdviseroftheSecretaryGeneralonCyprusonthesituationinthecountry,inparticularonthesecuritysituationandtheresumptionofnegotiations.̜  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon9September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneral,which,interalia,covered r!& developmentsinthesituationinCyprus.̛  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon15December1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsoperationinCyprus(S/1998/1149)andaletterdated14December1998fromtheSecretaryGeneraltothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,concerningtheSecretaryGeneralsmissionofgoodofficesinCyprus(S/1998/1166).ThemembersalsoreceivedbriefingsbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonUNFICYP,aswellasbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsontheSecretaryGeneralsmissionofgoodofficesinCyprus.  +&4 &    xx-x  Atthe 3959thmeeting,heldon22December1998  4 inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinuedits' Xconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinCyprus,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsoperationinCyprus(S/1998/1149andAdd.1)andaletterdated14December1998fromtheSecretaryGeneraltothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/1166).xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontotwodraftresolutions  V> (S/1998/1207andS/1998/1208)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3959thmeeting,on22December1998, n C draftresolutionS/1998/1207wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1217(1998). T E xx-x  Byresolution1217(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter j G alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofUNFICYPfora 2H furtherperiodendingon30June1999.(Forthefulltextofresolution1217(1998),seeappendixV.) Decision: Atthe3959thmeeting,on22December1998, L draftresolutionS/1998/1208wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1218(1998). hN xx-x  Byresolution1218(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter (~P alia,endorsedtheinitiativeoftheSecretaryGeneral FQ announcedon30September1998withintheframeworkofhismissionofgoodoffices,withthegoalofreducingtensionsandpromotingprogresstowardsajustandlastingsettlementinCyprus;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneral,inviewoftheobjectivesofpromotingprogresstowardsajustandlastingsettlementandofreducingtensionsetoutbytheSecretaryGeneralinhisinitiativeof30September1998,andbuildingontheseriousengagementalreadydemonstratedbythetwosides,tocontinuetomakeprogresstowardsthosetwoobjectives,onthebasisofrelevantSecurityCouncilresolutions.(Forthefulltextofresolution1218(1998),seeappendixV.)S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    +xC.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom27May |%a 1998to15June1999andreportsoftheSecretaryGeneralS:aaRR b X X XX O, X X#idV 3@'!c##         xx-x  Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe (J#f representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998. ,2'k Ї  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated16Juneonhis  missionofgoodofficesinCyprus(S/1998/518),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1146(1997),describinghiseffortstoreachasettlementofthesituationinCyprussincehisreportof12December1997(S/1997/973).  x Letterdated17June(S/1998/527)fromthe   representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Identicallettersdated18June(S/1998/543)fromthe N   representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated19June(S/1998/539)fromthe J  representativeofGreeceaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganaidemmoireofthesamedatebytheGovernmentofGreece.  x Letterdated19June(S/1998/542)fromthe b  representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated18June1998fromthePresidentofCyprustotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated23June(S/1998/559)fromthe & representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated23June(S/1998/560)fromthe  representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Addendumdated29June(S/1998/488/Add.1)tothe  reportoftheSecretaryGeneralof10June1998ontheUnitedNationsoperationinCyprus(S/1998/488).  x Letterdated29June(S/1998/586)fromthe 2# representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated2July(S/1998/609)fromthe f& representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated8July(S/1998/626)fromthe  D) representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated9July(S/1998/622)fromthe #- representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated9July(S/1998/631)fromthe r%0 representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated10July(S/1998/636)fromthe P'!3 representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated15July(S/1998/651)fromthe )L$7 representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated15July(S/1998/670)fromthe +*&: representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral. '-}'< xx-x  Letterdated19July(S/1998/671)fromthe < representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated23July(S/1998/683)fromthe ? representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated24July(S/1998/693)fromthe f B representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated27July(S/1998/696)fromthe D E representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated27July(S/1998/697)fromthe " xH representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated28July(S/1998/704)fromthe  L representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated3August(S/1998/710)fromthe n P representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated4August(S/1998/721)fromthe jT representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated7August(S/1998/734)fromthe HW representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated12August(S/1998/746)fromthe [ representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated14August(S/1998/762)fromthe v^ representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosures.xx-x  Letterdated20August(S/1998/779)fromthe rb representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated26August(S/1998/812)fromthe  f representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated1September(S/1998/826)fromthe "i representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementmadeon31August1998bythePresidentofCyprus.xx-x  Letterdated2September(S/1998/832)fromthe &d n representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosures.xx-x  Letterdated15September(S/1998/858)fromthe ( #r representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated15September(S/1998/859)fromthe *$u representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral, transmittinganextractonCyprusfromtheFinalDocument ",x&w &   oftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,'}from29Augustto3September1998.  x Letterdated16September(S/1998/864)fromthe P representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe .  representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated25September(S/1998/896)fromthe J  representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated30September(S/1998/909)fromthe   representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated2October(S/1998/917)fromthe x representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated7October(S/1998/935)fromthe V representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe 4 representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.  x Letterdated9October(S/1998/950)fromthe 2# representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated16October(S/1998/973)fromthe f& representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosures.  x Letterdated19October(S/1998/974)fromthe ! * representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated19October(S/1998/979)fromthe \$. representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated20October(S/1998/983)fromthe :& 1 representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosures.  x Letterdated20October(S/1998/988)fromthe (6#5 representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated23October(S/1998/1001)fromthe *%8 representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  ,g&: xx-x  Letterdated26October(S/1998/1006)fromthe :  representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated28October(S/1998/1022)fromthe = representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated29October(S/1998/1013)fromthe f @ representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated2November(S/1998/1027)fromthe  bD representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated3November(S/1998/1037)fromthe  @G representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated6November(S/1998/1048)fromthe  K representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated10November(S/1998/1056)fromthe n N representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated11November(S/1998/1065)fromthe jR representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated11November(S/1998/1074)fromthe HU representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated17November(S/1998/1088)fromthe Y representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated18November(S/1998/1102)fromthe v\ representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated23November(S/1998/1119)fromthe T_ representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated24November(S/1998/1122)fromthe 2b representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated25November(S/1998/1136)fromthe !.f representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated30November(S/1998/1137)fromthe # i representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated1December(S/1998/1145)fromthe %l representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated3December(S/1998/1148)fromthe r'!o representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.Rxx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated7Decemberon *n$s theUnitedNationsoperationinCyprus(S/1998/1149),pursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution186(1964)and subsequentCouncilresolutions,describingdevelopments ^,&v &   duringtheperiodfrom9Juneto8December1998andbringinguptodatetherecordoftheactivitiesofUNFICYP,'andrecommendingthatthemandateoftheForcebeextendedforafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until30June1999;andaddendumdated22December(S/1998/1149/Add.1),reportingthatthepartiesconcernedhadconcurredwithhisrecommendation.  x Letterdated7December(S/1998/1152)fromthe D  representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated14December(S/1998/1166)fromthe  j  SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated14December(S/1998/1171)fromthe   representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated16December(S/1998/1189)fromthe 8  representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated18December(S/1998/1209)fromthe ^ representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated30December(S/1999/4)fromthe . representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated4January1999(S/1999/12)fromthe , representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated13January(S/1999/57)fromthe " representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated26January(S/1999/80)fromthe % representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated9February(S/1999/137)fromthe  v) representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated16February(S/1999/164)fromthe !F, representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated19February(S/1999/178)fromthe #/ representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated24February(S/1999/206)fromthe %2 representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated1March(S/1999/218)fromthe `'!5 representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated3March(S/1999/234)fromthe 0)#8 representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  ;+%; xx-x  Letterdated8March(S/1999/256)fromthe ; representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure. xx-x  Letterdated12March(S/1999/282)fromthe <? representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated12March(S/1999/283)fromthe  bB representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated22March(S/1999/310)fromthe  2E representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated24March(S/1999/321)fromthe  H representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated29March(S/1999/355)fromthe | K representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated5April(S/1999/385)fromthe L N representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated16April(S/1999/440)fromthe 4R representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated30April(S/1999/499)fromthe pV representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated3May(S/1999/502)fromthe @Y representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated7May(S/1999/532)fromthe f\ representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated10May(S/1999/537)fromthe 6_ representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated11May(S/1999/545)fromthe b representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated14May(S/1999/565)fromthe e representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated18May(S/1999/577)fromthe P!h representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated20May(S/1999/598)fromthe  #vk representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated1June(S/1999/632)fromthe % o representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated8Juneonthe '!r UnitedNationsoperationinCyprus(S/1999/657),pursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution186(1964)andsubsequentCouncilresolutions,describingdevelopmentsduringtheperiodfrom9December1998to9June1999andbringinguptodatetherecordofactivitiesofUNFICYP,andrecommendingthatthemandateoftheForcebeextendedforafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until31December1999. ,&'y  TRX3'"Letter (Portrait)X3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)TR    g!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=,, O, O, O, O, 33        & 2SSS7  d d7^^VV  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9?!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=((  A&T) xdE A   ^^h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter6    x Itemsrelatingtothesituationin  0  0x##theMiddleEasth  m#idS 3    O,  x#x#         4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SSS5z 5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x ThesituationintheoccupiedArab z  territoriesS:a   X X XX O, X X#idV 3\ fxx         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    1.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom    30Juneto13July1998e 6   O,O, O, O,#idid 3 xx         o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3900(30June1998);   3904(13July1998). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: None.~ xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3900;S/PV.3900 FP  (Resumption);S/PV.3904. xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1998/21.xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 17,19,23!26and  30June;2,8,9and13July1998;7and9June1999. xx o{ 3    x Atthe 3900thmeeting,heldon30June1998 in  accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationintheoccupiedArabterritories,havingbeforeitaletterdated23June1998fromtherepresentativeoftheSudantothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/558).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited GQ  therepresentativesofAlgeria,Bangladesh,Colombia,Cuba,Egypt,Indonesia,theIslamicRepublicofIran,Iraq,Israel,Jordan,Kuwait,Lebanon,Malaysia,Mauritania,Morocco,Norway,Oman,Qatar,SaudiArabia,theSudan,theSyrianArabRepublic,Tunisia,theUnitedArabEmiratesandYemen,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrawattentiontoaletterdated26June e#o + 1998fromtheobserverofPalestine(S/1998/587),requestinganinvitationtoparticipateinthediscussioninaccordancewiththeCouncilspreviouspractice.InaccordancewiththeCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedureandthepreviouspracticeinthisregard,thePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invitedtherepresentativeofPalestinetoparticipateinthediscussion.  x Inresponsetotherequestcontainedinaletterdated )&4 29June1998fromtheChairmanoftheCommitteeontheExerciseoftheInalienableRightsofthePalestinianPeople,thePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,extendedaninvitationunderrule39oftheCouncilsprovisionalrules -*8 ofproceduretotheChairmanoftheCommitteeontheExerciseoftheInalienableRightsofthePalestinianPeople,IbraDeguneKa.xx-x  Inresponsetotherequestcontainedinaletterdated  * < 29June1998fromtherepresentativeofBahrain(S/1998/588),thePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,extendedaninvitationunderrule39oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofproceduretoAliAlSalafi,Chargdaffairesa.i.oftheOfficeofthePermanentObserverfortheLeagueofArabStatestotheUnitedNations.xx-x  TheCouncilheardastatementbytherepresentative D ofPalestine.xx-x  TherepresentativeofIsraelmadeastatement. G xx-x  TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentatives I ofBahrain,theRussianFederation,CostaRica,Brazil,China,theUnitedStatesofAmerica,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland(onbehalfoftheStatesmembersoftheEuropeanUnionandCyprus,theCzechRepublic,Hungary,Lithuania,PolandandSlovakia,aswellasIcelandandLiechtenstein,whichalignedthemselveswiththestatement),Japan,theGambia,Kenya,France,Gabon,SloveniaandSweden,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofPortugal.xx-x  Statementswerealsomadebytherepresentativesof T theSudan(onbehalfoftheGroupofArabStates),theUnitedArabEmirates,Algeria,Morocco,Norway,QatarandEgypt.xx-x  Themeetingwassuspended. f pY xx-x  Followingtheresumptionofthemeetingonthesame |![ date,inresponsetotherequestcontainedinaletterdated30June1998fromtherepresentativeofQatar(S/1998/592),thePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,extendedaninvitationunderrule39oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofproceduretoMokhtarLamani,PermanentObserverfortheOrganizationoftheIslamicConference(OIC)totheUnitedNations.xx-x  TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentatives  (%d oftheSyrianArabRepublic,YemenandLebanon.xx-x  Inaccordancewiththedecisiontakenearlierinthe )&g meeting,theCouncilheardastatementunderrule39ofitsprovisionalrulesofprocedurebytheChairmanoftheCommitteeontheExerciseoftheInalienableRightsofthePalestinianPeople.-*k  Ї  x TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentatives  ofJordan,Tunisia,Bangladesh,SaudiArabia,Iraq,Kuwait,Oman,Mauritania,Indonesia,Malaysia,theIslamicRepublicofIran,ColombiaandCuba.  x Inaccordancewiththedecisionstakenearlierinthe  n meeting,theCouncilheardstatementsunderrule39ofitsprovisionalrulesofprocedurebytheobserversfortheLeagueofArabStatesandtheOrganizationoftheIslamicConference.  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited N   therepresentativeofPeru,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x TherepresentativeofPerumadeastatement.     x Atthe 3904thmeeting,heldon13July1998 in   accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilresumeditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationintheoccupiedArabterritories,havingbeforeittheletterdated23June1998fromtherepresentativeoftheSudantothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/558).  x Inaccordancewiththedecisionstakenatthe3900th ` meeting,thePresidentinvitedtherepresentativeofIsraelandtherepresentativeofPalestinetotakeseatsattheCounciltable.  x ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe $  Council(S/PRST/1998/21),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, ! recognizedtheimportanceandsensitivityoftheissueofJerusalemtoallpartiesandexpresseditssupportforthedecisionofthePalestineLiberationOrganizationandtheGovernmentofIsrael,inaccordancewiththeDeclarationofPrinciplesof13September1993,thatthepermanentstatusnegotiationsshouldcovertheissueofJerusalem;calleduponthepartiestoavoidactionswhichmightprejudicetheoutcomeofthosenegotiations;inthecontextofitspreviousrelevantresolutions,consideredthedecisionbytheGovernmentofIsraelon21June1998totakestepstobroadenthejurisdictionandplanningboundariesofJerusalemaseriousanddamagingdevelopment;thereforecalledupontheGovernmentofIsraelnottoproceedwiththatdecisionandalsonottotakeanyotherstepswhichwouldprejudicetheoutcomeofthepermanentstatusnegotiations;supportedtheeffortsoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaaimedatbreakingthestalemateinthepeaceprocess;calleduponthepartiestorespondpositivelytothoseefforts;notedthatthePalestiniansidehadalreadygivenagreementinprincipletotheUnitedStatesproposals;andexpressedthehopethatthepermanentstatus ,T'6 negotiationscouldresumeandprogresscouldbemadetowardstheachievementofajust,lastingandcomprehensivepeacebasedonSecurityCouncilresolutions242(1967)and338(1973).(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/21,seeappendixVI.)e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    +x2.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom27May1998 k = to15June1999,reportoftheSecretaryGeneralandrequestforameetinge 2s  O,O, O, O,#idid 3 Q?##         xx-x  Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe  gA representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.xx-x  Letterdated18June(S/1998/535)fromtheobserver e H ofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated22June(S/1998/557)fromtheobserver CK ofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated23June(S/1998/558)fromthe !N representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,requesting,onbehalfoftheStatesmembersoftheLeagueofArabStates,theconveningofanurgentmeetingoftheSecurityCounciltoconsiderthedecisionoftheGovernmentofIsraeltoexpandtheboundariesofthemunicipalityofJerusalemandtocreate amunicipalumbrellathatwouldincludeanumberofJewishsettlementsontheWestBank.xx-x  Identicallettersdated26June(S/1998/579)fromthe !wX representativeoftheSudanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,onbehalfoftheStatesmembersoftheLeagueofArabStates,astatementconcerningthedecisionoftheGovernmentofIsraeltoexpandthemunicipalbordersofJerusalem,issuedon25June1998bytheCounciloftheLeagueofArabStatesatitsemergencymeeting.xx-x  Letterdated26June(S/1998/587)fromtheobserver #a ofPalestineaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated29June(S/1998/588)fromthe U& e representativeofBahrainaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated29June(S/1998/600)fromthe (Q#i representativeofKuwaitaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthefinalcommuniquadoptedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitssixtyseventhsession,heldatRiyadhon28June1998.  ,&n   x Letterdated30June(S/1998/592)fromthe   representativeofQataraddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Noteverbaledated31July(S/1998/716)fromthe P PermanentMissionofMoroccototheUnitedNationsaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinaldeclarationoftheseventeenthsessionoftheAlQudsCommittee,heldatCasablanca,Morocco,on29and30July1998.  x Letterdated26August(S/1998/807)fromthe N   representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementontheexpansionofsettlementsintheGolanHeightsissuedonthesamedatebythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated27August(S/1998/816)fromtheobserver   ofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe b  representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.  x Letterdated8October(S/1998/932)fromtheobserver ` ofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated30October(S/1998/1019)fromthe > representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated30October(S/1998/1021)fromthe r! representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIsraeltotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated2November(S/1998/1024)fromthe & observerofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated2November(S/1998/1025)fromthe h!) observerofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated6November(S/1998/1044)fromthe F#, representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated10November $%z/ (S/1998/1050),submittedinaccordancewithGeneralAssemblyresolution52/52onthepeacefulsettlementofthequestionofPalestine.  x Letterdated13November(S/1998/1075)fromthe ("4 observerofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated19November(S/1998/1101)fromthe p*$7 representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated22December(S/1998/1222)fromthe N,&: representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtothe -l'; SecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandtheAbuDhabideclarationadoptedbytheSupremeCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsnineteenthsession,heldinAbuDhabifrom7to9December1998.xx-x  Letterdated1February1999(S/1999/105)fromthe  n@ representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated9February(S/1999/136)fromtheobserverofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated5March(S/1999/248)fromthe  *F representativeofQataraddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandannexestheretoadoptedattheAnnualCoordinationMeetingoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsofStatesmembersofOIC,heldatUnitedNationsHeadquarterson1October1998.xx-x  Letterdated22March(S/1999/308)fromthe ( M representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsseventiethsession,heldatRiyadhon14and15March1999.xx-x  Letterdated25March(S/1999/334)fromtheobserver ^S ofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated26March(S/1999/348)fromthe <V representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementontheMiddleEastpeaceprocessissuedon25March1999bytheheadsofStateandGovernmentoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated30March(S/1999/365)fromthe r\ representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated19April(S/1999/464)fromthe P_ representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated23April(S/1999/474)fromtheobserver .b ofPalestinetotheUnitedNationsaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated3May(S/1999/505)fromtheobserverof ~"f PalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated29April1999fromthePresidentofthePalestinianAuthorityandChairmanofthePalestineLiberationOrganizationtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingastatementbytheCentralCouncilofthePalestineLiberationOrganization.xx-x  Letterdated3May(S/1999/507)fromthe D("n representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated4May(S/1999/512)fromtheChairman "*x$q oftheCommitteeontheExerciseoftheInalienableRightsofthePalestinianPeopleaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  =,&t   x Identicallettersdated7May(S/1999/525)fromthe   representativeofAlgeriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated11May(S/1999/597)fromthe P observerofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. k  xx-x  Letterdated20May(S/1999/587)fromtheobserver  ofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated3June(S/1999/640)fromtheobserverof   PalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral. 1  (( Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B. x ThesituationintheMiddleEastS:acomm  X X XX O, X X#idV 3  Q          e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    1.0 x UnitedNationsInterimForceinLebanonand x#x# 0  0x##developmentsintheIsraelLebanonsectore comm   O,O, O, O,#idid 3wx#x#         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    JJ(a)0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiodfrom x#x# 0  0x##16June1997to15June1998e f comm   O,O, O, O,#idid 3U x#x#           o 3  0  0x##Resolution1122(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateoftheUnitedNationsk F #F #   0  0x##of29July19970& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #InterimForceinLebanon(UNIFIL)forafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until31Januaryo x 3   3  1998. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,againstressedtheurgentneedfortheimplementationgF #F # 0  0x##(S/PRST/1997/40)0 x#x#0F # #ofresolution425(1978)inallitsaspects;expresseditsconcernoverthecontinuing/F #F #   o$sess 3  0  0x##of29July19970& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #violenceinsouthernLebanon,regrettedthelossofcivilianlife,andurgedallparties  toexerciserestraint. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1151(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateofUNIFILforafurtherF #F #   0  0x##of30January19980 x#x#0F # #periodofsixmonths,until31July1998.o]sess 3  GF #F #   o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,againstressedtheurgentneedfortheimplementation]!F #F # 0  0x##(S/PRST/1998/2)0 x#x#0F # #ofresolution425(1978)inallitsaspects;expresseditsconcernoverthecontinuing%{"F #F # oLsess 3    0  0x##of30January19980 x#x#0F # #violenceinsouthernLebanon,regrettedthelossofcivilianlife,andurgedallparties C# toexerciserestraint. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5V5  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    AA(b)0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom V' 23July1998to28January1999e C3  O,O, O, O,#idid 3t(xx         8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3913(30July1998); 4* o 3  3970(28January1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1188(1998);1223ox 3    , o 3  (1999). xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1998/23;ox 3   T". o 3  S/PRST/1999/4. xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3913;S/PV.3970.#:0xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 14!16,20and23ox 3   $1 July;16September;23December1998;26January;24and26February;2June1999. xx   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe R'!5 SecurityCouncilheldon23July1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsInterimForceinLebanon(S/1998/652).  x Atthe 3913thmeeting,heldon30July1998 in *%: accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled Thesituationinthe -n'= MiddleEast,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNIFIL(S/1998/652).xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution 4@ (S/1998/682)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3913thmeeting,on30July1998,draft !0D resolutionS/1998/682wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1188(1998). j#F xx-x  Byresolution1188(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter $H alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofUNIFILforafurther H%I periodofsixmonths,until31January1999.(Forthefulltextofresolution1188(1998),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Atthesamemeeting,thePresidentmadeastatement 'D"M onbehalfoftheCouncil(S/PRST/1998/23),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia,againstressedtheurgentneedforthe ~)#O implementationofresolution425(1998)inallitsaspects;expresseditsconcernoverthecontinuingviolencein southernLebanon,regrettedthelossofcivilianlife,and +,&R urgedallpartiestoexerciserestraint.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/23,seeappendixVI.)   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon16  September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthemilitaryconfrontationbetweenaUNIFILpatrolfromtheNorwegianbattalionandtheIsraeliDefenceForcesinLebanon.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon23December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonanIsraeliairraidon22December1998intheBekaaValley.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon26January1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNIFIL(S/1999/61).  x Atthe 3970thmeeting,heldon28January1999 in b  accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationintheMiddleEast,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralofUNIFIL(S/1999/61).  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution ` (S/1999/75)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3970thmeeting,on28January1999,draft \ resolutionS/1999/75wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1223(1999). !   x Byresolution1223(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter # alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofUNIFILforafurther t$ periodofsixmonths,until31July1999.(Forthefulltextofresolution1223(1999),seeappendixV.)  x Atthesamemeeting,thePresidentmadeastatement !p( onbehalfoftheCouncil(S/PRST/1999/4),alongthelinesofthestatementof30July1998(S/PRST/1998/23).(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/4,seeappendixVI.)e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    SS(c)0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom27May%i.xx 0  0x1998to15June1999andreportsoftheSecretary-Generale 13 <2 O,O, O, O,#idid 3& 0xx           x Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe '"2 representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.  ,,&8 xx-x  Letterdated16June(S/1998/522)fromthe 8  representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated24June(S/1998/570)fromthe P< representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated23June1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofLebanontotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated26June(S/1998/584)fromthe  B representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated16Julyon , F UNIFIL(S/1998/652),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1151(1998),describingdevelopmentssincehisreportof20January1998(S/1998/53)andrecommendingthattheCouncilaccedetotherequestoftheGovernmentofLebanonandextendthemandateofUNIFILforanotherperiodofsixmonths,until31January1999.xx-x  Letterdated20July(S/1998/666)fromthe HN representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated10August(S/1998/738)fromthe R representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated25September(S/1998/900)fromthe >V representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe :Z representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.xx-x  Letterdated16October(S/1998/975)fromthe !8a SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,proposing,followingtheusualconsultations,thatIndiabeaddedtothelistofMemberStatesprovidingmilitarypersonneltoUNIFIL.xx-x  Letterdated20October(S/1998/976)fromthe &n g PresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated16October1998(S/1998/975)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheyagreedwiththeproposalcontainedtherein.xx-x  Letterdated22October(S/1998/989)fromthe +l%n representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral. 1-'q   x Letterdated3November(S/1998/1030)fromthe  representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterfromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofLebanontotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated12November(S/1998/1070)fromthe  n representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated11December(S/1998/1161)fromthe    representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated23December(S/1998/1215)fromthe d  representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated28December(S/1998/1230)fromthe  `  representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated4January1999(S/1999/6)fromthe >  representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated8January(S/1999/22)fromthe  representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated8January(S/1999/23)fromthe 4 representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated11January(S/1999/33)fromthe 0  representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated19Januaryon $ UNIFIL(S/1999/61),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1188(1998),describingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1998/652),andrecommendingthatthemandateofUNIFILbeextendedforanotherperiodofsixmonths,until31July1999.  x Letterdated26January(S/1999/69)fromthe ~"+ representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated11February(S/1999/146)fromthe \$. representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterfromthenationalfollowupcommitteeforthesupportofLebanesedetaineesinIsraeliprisonstothePrimeMinisterandMinisterforForeignAffairsofLebanon,andenclosures.  x Letterdated12February(S/1999/150)fromthe Z)#5 representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated12February(S/1999/158)fromthe 8+%8 representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral. ,': Їxx-x  Letterdated18February(S/1999/172andCorr.1)from : therepresentativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated22February(S/1999/185)fromthe P> representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated8March(S/1999/257)fromthe . A representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated16March(S/1999/300)fromthe  *E representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated24March(S/1999/326)fromthe  H representativeoftheSyrianArabRepublicaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated24March(S/1999/333)fromthe X L representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated8April(S/1999/399)fromthe TP representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated15April(S/1999/430)fromthe T representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated19April(S/1999/463)fromthe JX representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated20April(S/1999/459)fromthe (~[ representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated7May(S/1999/525)fromthe $_ representativeofAlgeriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated19May(S/1999/586)fromthe t c representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral. #pg (( Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    2. x UnitedNationsDisengagementObserverForcee S T O,O, O, O,#idid 3          e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    JJ(a) x Backgroundinformationfortheperiod  0  0x##from16June1997to15June1998e U1998 V O,O, O, O,#idid 3x#x#         o 3  0  0x##Resolution1139(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtorenewthemandateoftheUnitedNationsF #F # 0  0x##of21November19970 x#x#0F # #DisengagementObserverForce(UNDOF)foranotherperiodofsixmonths,until f  31May1998.oIX 3   F #F # o 3    x Presidentialstatement0 0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,statedthatparagraph9oftheSecretaryGeneralsD  F #F #   x (S/PRST/1997/53)0 0F # #reportonUNDOF(S/1997/884)reflectedtheviewoftheSecurityCouncil. b F #F #   x of21November1997oZZ 3    *  o 3    x Resolution1169(1998)0 F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtorenewthemandateofUNDOFforanother @ F #F #   x of27May19980 & 0 & #& #0F # #periodofsixmonths,until30November1998.o\ 3   F #F # o 3    x Presidentialstatement0 0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,statedthatparagraph10oftheSecretaryGenerals F #F #   x (S/PRST/1998/15)0 0F # #reportonUNDOF(S/1998/391)reflectedtheviewoftheSecurityCouncil. F #F #   x of27May1998or^ 3   X   4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5O 5  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    AA(b)0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom O  24November1998to27May1999e c1998 Cd O,O, O, O,#idid 3xx         o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3947(25November - 1998);4009(27May1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1211(1998);1243 g (1999). xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1998/33; M S/PRST/1999/15. xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3947;S/PV.4009.xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 24November O 1998;27May1999.oe 3   xx   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe -" SecurityCouncilheldon24November1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsDisengagementObserverForce(S/1998/1073),whichwasintroducedbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations.  x Atthe 3947thmeeting,heldon25November1998  +!) inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationintheMiddleEast,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNDOF(S/1998/1073).  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution )& 0 (S/1998/1115)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3947thmeeting,on25November1998, (%#4 draftresolutionS/1998/1115wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1211(1998). _*$6   x Byresolution1211(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter u+%8  alia,decidedtorenewthemandateofUNDOFforanother =,&9 periodofsixmonths,until31May1999.(Forthefulltextofresolution1211(1998),seeappendixV.) xx-x  Atthesamemeeting,thePresidentmadeastatement -< onbehalfoftheCouncil(S/PRST/1998/33),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia,statedthatthestatementinparagraph8 g> oftheSecretaryGeneralsreportonUNDOF(S/1998/1073)reflectedtheviewoftheSecurityCouncil.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/33,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon27 +C May1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNDOF(S/1999/575).xx-x  Atthe 4009thmeeting,heldon27May1999 in {G accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationintheMiddleEast,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNDOF(S/1999/575).xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution y!N (S/1999/609)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe4009thmeeting,on27May1999,draft $uR resolutionS/1999/609wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1243(1999). % T xx-x  Byresolution1243(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter &!V alia,decidedtorenewthemandateofUNDOFforanother '!W periodofsixmonths,until30November1999.(Forthefulltextofresolution1243(1999),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Atthesamemeeting,thePresidentmadeastatement 3*$[ (S/PRST/1999/15),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia,stated *Q%\ thatthestatementinparagraph11oftheSecretaryGeneralsreportonUNDOF(S/1999/575)reflectedtheviewofthe ,&^ SecurityCouncil.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/15,seeappendixVI.)e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    SS(c)0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom27May P 1998to15June1999andreportsoftheSecretaryGenerale v  ^w O,O, O, O,#idid 3 6xx           x Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe  L representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.  x Letterdated26August(S/1998/807)fromthe J  representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementontheexpansionofsettlementsintheGolanHeightsissuedonthesamedatebythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated14September(S/1998/873)fromthe * SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimthat,followingtheusualconsultations,itwashisintentiontoappointBrigadierGeneralCameronRoss(Canada)tothepostofForceCommanderofUNDOF.  x Letterdated21September(S/1998/874)fromthe (~ PresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated14September1998(S/1998/873)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheintentioncontainedtherein.  x Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe &|# representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated14November $#z* onUNDOF(S/1998/1073),describingtheactivitiesofUNDOFduringtheperiodfrom15Mayto14November1998inpursuanceofthemandatecontainedinSecurityCouncilresolution350(1974),andrecommendingthatthemandateofUNDOFbeextendedforafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until31May1999.  x Letterdated5March1999(S/1999/248)fromthe (@#2 representativeofQataraddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandannexestheretoadoptedattheAnnualCoordinationMeetingoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsofStatesmembersofOIC,heldatUnitedNationsHeadquarterson1October1998. ,('7 Їxx-x  Identicallettersdated7May(S/1999/525)fromthe 7 representativeofAlgeriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated18Mayon P; UNDOF(S/1999/575),describingtheactivitiesofUNDOFduringtheperiodfrom15November1998to15May1999inpursuanceofthemandatecontainedinSecurityCouncilresolution350(1974)andextendedinsubsequentresolutions,andrecommendingthatthemandateoftheForcebeextendedforafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until30November1999.e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    +x3.  OtheraspectsofthesituationintheMiddleEaste W    O,O, O, O,#idid 3 i E         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    *x(a)0  ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilon  G 9September1998 ## e m  # O,O, O, O,#idid 3        o 3  xx-x  MeetingsoftheCouncil: None.  J xx-x  Resolutionsadopted: None. b K xx-x  Presidentialstatements: None. *L xx-x  Verbatimrecords: None. HM 8 x 8x"x" Consultationsofthewhole: 9September;23 N October1998.o 3   `"`" xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe Q SecurityCouncilheldon9September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneral,which,interalia,coveredhismeetingwiththePresidentof FT thePalestinianAuthorityandtheimpasseinthepeaceprocess.e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    *x(b)0  Communicationsreceivedfrom27May !wY 1998to15June1999andreportoftheSecretaryGenerale V    O,O, O, O,#idid 3[##         xx-x  Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe ] representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.xx-x  Letterdated29June(S/1998/600)fromthe $d representativeofKuwaitaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthefinalcommuniquadoptedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitssixtyseventhsession,heldatRiyadhon28June1998.xx-x  Letterdated17July(S/1998/679)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,proposing,followingtheusualconsultations,thatSlovakiaandSloveniabeaddedtothelistofStatesprovidingmilitaryobserverstotheUnitedNationsTruceSupervisionOrganization(UNTSO). ,9'o   x Letterdated22July(S/1998/680)fromthePresident  oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated17July1998(S/1998/679)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheyagreedwiththeproposalcontainedtherein.  x Letterdated31August(S/1998/822)fromthe   representativeoftheSyrianArabRepublicaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe N   representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe j  representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.  x Letterdated20October(S/1998/984)fromthe h representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated30October(S/1998/1021)fromthe F representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIsraeltotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated2November(S/1998/1024)fromthe ^" observerofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated10November <% (S/1998/1050),submittedinaccordancewithGeneralAssemblyresolution52/52onthepeacefulsettlementofthequestionofPalestine. "* xx-x  Letterdated19November(S/1998/1101)fromthe * representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated22December(S/1998/1222)fromthe - representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandtheAbuDhabideclarationadoptedbytheSupremeCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsnineteenthsession,heldinAbuDhabifrom7to9December1998.xx-x  Letterdated1February1999(S/1999/105)fromthe  4 representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated5March(S/1999/248)fromthe d7 representativeofQataraddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandannexestheretoadoptedattheAnnualCoordinationMeetingoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsofStatesmembersofOIC,heldatUnitedNationsHeadquarterson1October1998.xx-x  Letterdated22March(S/1999/308)fromthe b > representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsseventiethsession,heldatRiyadhon14and15March1999.xx-x  Letterdated26March(S/1999/348)fromthe D representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementontheMiddleEastpeaceprocessissuedon25March1999bytheheadsofStateandGovernmentoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated19April(S/1999/464)fromthe $J representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated7May(S/1999/525)fromthe M representativeofAlgeriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. R Q ((  :$Q  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   ^ ^!o 3  h     O, O, O,#Sid      Chapter7h K #idS     O,            h     O, O, O,#Sid        x ItemsrelatingtothesituationintheformerYugoslaviah  ͩ#idS     O,            o 3  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x ThesituationinCroatiaS:ahrsf  X X XX O, X X#idV 3x#x#         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    1.0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiodz  x#x# 0  0x##from16June1997to15June1998e prsf & O,O, O, O,#idid 3B L x#x#         o 3  0  0x##Resolution1119(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,authorizedtheUnitedNationsmilitaryobserverstoX b F #F # 0  0x##of14July19970& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #continuemonitoringthedemilitarizationofthePrevlakapeninsula,inaccordancewith  *  o 3  resolutions779(1992)and981(1995)andparagraphs19and20ofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof13December1995(S/1995/1028),until15January1998. F #F # o 3   0 x Resolution1120(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,endorsedtheplanforrestructuringtheUnitedNations F #F #  0 x of14July19970& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #TransitionalAdministrationforEasternSlavonia,BaranjaandWesternSirmium   o 3  (UNTAES),assetoutinthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof23June1997(S/1997/487),inparticulartheproposalforachievingthedrawdownoftheUNTAESmilitarycomponentby15October1997;anddecidedtoextendthemandateofUNTAESuntil15January1998,asenvisagedinitsresolution1079(1996)andintheBasicAgreementontheregionofEasternSlavonia,BaranjaandWesternSirmium(S/1995/951,annex). F #F #   o 3   0 x Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,calledupontheGovernmentofCroatiatomeetitsT^F #F # \  0  0x##(S/PRST/1997/45)of0 x#x#0F # #obligationsandcommitmentsandtotakeimmediateactiontoremovealladministrative&F #F # 0  0x##18September19970 x#x#0F # #andlegalobstaclestothetwowayreturnofalldisplacedpersonsandrefugees;to  oh 3  ensuresecurityandsocialandeconomicopportunity,includingpropertyrights,forallreturnees;totakeeffectivemeasurestopreventharassmentofreturnees;toimplementmeasurestoestablisheffectivelocalgovernmentadministrations;toensuretheregularpaymentofbenefitstoallpensionandwelfarerecipientsandopenCroatianpensionofficesintheregion;toensurefurthereconomicreintegration;toinitiateacountrywidepublicprogrammeofnationalreconciliationandcurbmediaattacksonethnicgroups;andtoimplementfullyandfairlytheamnestylawandcooperatefullywiththeInternationalTribunalfortheFormerYugoslavia. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement 0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,calledupontheGovernmentofCroatiatogive:D&F #F #   0  0x##(S/PRST/1997/48)of0 x#x#0F # #immediateeffecttorecentdecisionsoftheConstitutionalCourtregardingtheLawon 'F #F # * 0 x 20October19970 x#x#0F # #theTemporaryTakeoverandAdministrationofSpecifiedProperty,andtotakefurther  ( o 3  actiontopromotethesafereturnofownerstotheirhomesandtheresolutionoftheissueoflosttenancyrights,includingensuringaccesstoreconstructionassistance. F #F # o 3     0 x Resolution1145(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,notedtheterminationofthemandateofUNTAESonp#z ,F #F #  0 x of19December19970 x#x#0F # #15January1998;decidedtoestablish,witheffectfrom16January1998,asupport 8$B!- o׿ 3  groupof180civilianpolicemonitors,forasingleperiodofuptoninemonthsasrecommendedbytheSecretaryGeneral,tocontinuetomonitortheperformanceoftheCroatianpoliceintheDanuberegion,particularlyinconnectionwiththereturnofdisplacedpersons,inaccordancewiththerecommendationscontainedinthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof4December1997(S/1997/953)andinresponsetotherequestbytheGovernmentofCroatia;anddecidedalsothatthesupportgroupwouldassumeresponsibilityforthoseUNTAESpersonnelandUnitedNationsownedassetsneededforitsuseinfulfilmentofitsmandate. F #F #   + (6  &     o 3    0  0x##Resolution1147(1998) F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,authorizedtheUnitedNationsmilitaryobserverstox#x# 0  0x##of13January19980 x#x#0F # #continuemonitoringthedemilitarizationofthePrevlakapeninsula,inaccordancewith r o 3  resolutions779(1992)and981(1995)andparagraphs19and20ofthereportofthe ' SecretaryGeneralof13December1995(S/1995/1028),until15July1998. F #F # o 3    0  0x##Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,welcomedthesuccessfulcompletionofUNTAES; nF #F #   0  0x##(S/PRST/1998/3)of0 x#x#0F # #calledupontheGovernmentofCroatiatointensifyitseffortstopromotefull 6F #F # 0  0x##13February19980 x#x#0F # #reintegrationoftheregion;andstronglysupportedtheclosestpossiblecooperation   o 3  betweentheUnitedNationsandtheOrganizationforSecurityandCooperationinEurope(OSCE),inparticularbetweentheOSCEmissionandthesupportgroupandotherUnitedNationsofficesandagenciesinCroatiaasenvisagedbytheSecretaryGeneral,and,tothatend,encouragedthesupportgroupandtheOSCEmissiontokeepeachotherfullyinformed. F #F # o 3     0 x Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,expresseditsconcernattheCroatianGovernments F #F # 9  0  0x##(S/PRST/1998/6)of0 x#x#0F # #lackofcompliancewithobligationsassumedundertheBasicAgreementontheRegionn F #F # 40  0x##6March19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #ofEasternSlavonia,BaranjaandWesternSirmium(S/1995/951,annex),theCroatian 6  o  3  Governmentsletterof13January1997(S/1997/27,annex)andtheagreementof23April1997betweenUNTAES,theUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeesandtheCroatianGovernmentconcerningthereturnofrefugeesanddisplacedpersons. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5/5  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    2.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom / 18June1998to27April1999e mee  O,O, O, O,#idid 3Mxx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3901(2July1998);  c 3907(15July1998);3941(6November1998);3966(15January1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1183(1998);1222 e (1999). xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1998/19; K S/PRST/1998/32. xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3901;S/PV.3907;   S/PV.3941;S/PV.3966. xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 18and30June; k" 2,9,14and15July;16and28September;14and20October;5and6November1998;13!15January;20!22,27and28April1999. xx om 3  a  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe !' SecurityCouncilheldon18June1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof11June1998ontheUnitedNationsPoliceSupportGroup(S/1998/500).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,whointroducedthereportandupdatedmembersonrecentdevelopmentsinCroatia.  x Atthe 3901stmeeting,heldon2July1998 in N("0 accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinCroatia,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/500). ,'6 xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited /6 therepresentativeofCroatia,atherrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe e< Council(S/PRST/1998/19),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, -= welcomedtheadoptionbytheGovernmentofCroatia,on20June1998,ofanationwideProgrammefortheReturnandAccommodationofDisplacedPersons,RefugeesandResettledPersons(S/1998/589)andcalledforitspromptandfullimplementationatalllevels,includingtheabolitionofdiscriminatorypropertylawsandtheestablishmentofeffectivemechanismsallowingownerstorecovertheirproperty;stressedtheimportanceofthepromptandfullimplementationoftheProgrammeonReconciliationatalllevelsthroughoutCroatiaandofpreventingandrespondingtoincidentsofharassmentandunlawfulevictions;calledupontheGovernmentofCroatiatoimprovepoliceresponsetoethnicallyrelatedincidents,evictionsandhousingintimidationcasesandtotakeothermeasurestostrengthenpublicconfidenceinthepolice,includingthroughpublicinformationandpolicepreventiveaction;stressedtheimportanceoftheimplementationoftheguidelinesissuedbytheMinistryoftheInterioron9January1998andtheinstitutionofacommunitypolicingprogrammebytheMinistry;andwelcomedthedecisionoftheOSCEPermanentCouncilof25June1998todeploycivilianpolicemonitorstoassume,from15October1998,theresponsibilitiesoftheUnitedNationsPoliceSupportGroup.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/19,seeappendixVI.) ,C'U   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon9July1998,themembersoftheCouncilconsideredthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsMissionofObserversinPrevlaka(UNMOP)(S/1998/578).  x Atthe 3907thmeeting,heldon15July1998 in  n accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinCroatia,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNMOP(S/1998/578).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited l  therepresentativesofCroatia,GermanyandItaly,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution j  (S/1998/642)submittedbyFrance,Germany,Italy,Japan,Portugal,theRussianFederation,Slovenia,Sweden,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3907thmeeting,on15July1998,draft J resolutionS/1998/642wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1183(1998). 0   x Byresolution1183(1998),theSecurityCouncil,interalia,authorizedtheUnitedNationsmilitaryobservers  tocontinuemonitoringthedemilitarizationofthePrevlakapeninsula,inaccordancewithresolutions779(1992)and981(1995)andparagraphs19and20ofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof13December1995(S/1995/1028),until15January1999;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltosubmittotheCouncilby15October1998areportonthesituationinthePrevlakapeninsulaandinparticularonprogressmadebytheRepublicofCroatiaandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatowardsasettlementwhichwouldpeacefullyresolvetheirdifferences,andinthatcontextonthepossibleadaptationofUNMOP.(Forthefulltextofresolution1183(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon28September1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsPoliceSupportGroup(S/1998/887).ThemembersalsoreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsontheactivitiesoftheSupportGroup.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon20October1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNMOP(S/1998/939).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbythe ,&6 AssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsondevelopmentsintheUNMOPareaofresponsibility.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon5November1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthefinalreportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsPoliceSupportGroup(S/1998/1004).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,whointroducedthereportandupdatedmembersonthetransitionofthepolicemonitoringresponsibilitiestoOSCE.xx-x  Atthe 3941stmeeting,heldon6November1998 in lB accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinCroatia,havingbeforeitthefinalreportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsPoliceSupportGroup(S/1998/1004).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited j I therepresentativeofCroatia,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovoteinaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe JO Council(S/PRST/1998/32),inwhichtheCouncilwelcomedthefinalreportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsPoliceSupportGroup(S/1998/1004),andinparticularhisdescriptionofthesuccessfulconclusionoftheSupportGroupmandateandthesmoothtransitionofresponsibilitiestothepolicemonitoringprogrammeofOSCE;andexpresseditsfullsupportforOSCE,whichhadassumedtheroleoftheSupportGroup.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/32,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon13 hZ January1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNMOP(S/1999/16),whichwasintroducedbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations.xx-x  Atthe 3966thmeeting,heldon15January1999 in #` accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinCroatia,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNMOP(S/1999/16).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited ("g therepresentativesofCroatia,GermanyandItaly,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure. -e'm   x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  (S/1999/39)submittedbyCanada,France,Germany,Italy,theNetherlands,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3966thmeeting,on15January1999,draft  6 resolutionS/1999/39wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1222(1999). p    x Byresolution1222(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter    alia,authorizedtheUnitedNationsmilitaryobserversto N   continuemonitoringthedemilitarizationofthePrevlakapeninsula,inaccordancewithresolutions779(1992)and981(1995)andparagraphs19and20ofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof13December1995(S/1995/1028),until15July1999;welcomedtheimprovementincooperationbetweentheRepublicofCroatiaandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheUnitedNationsmilitaryobserversandthedecreaseinthenumberofseriousincidents;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneral,inthelightoftheimprovedcooperationandreductionintensionsinPrevlakaasdescribedinhisreport,toconsiderpossiblereductions,withoutprejudicetothemainoperationalactivitiesofUNMOP,focusingonthepossibilityofreducingthenumberofmilitaryobserverstoasfewas22,inlinewiththereconsiderationoftheconceptofoperationsofUNMOPandtheexistingsecurityregimeandthedesirabilityofclosingtheMissionwhenappropriate.(Forthefulltextofresolution1222(1999),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon20 t April1999,themembersoftheCounciltookuptheSecretaryGeneralsreportonUNMOP(S/1999/404).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthePrevlakapeninsula,inparticularviolationsofthePrevlakademilitarizedzoneandthedirectbilateraltalksbetweenCroatiaandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatosettletheirdisputeoverPrevlaka.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon21 # ) April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedanupdatebytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinPrevlaka,inparticularthesituationandincidentsinthedemilitarizedzone.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon27 (#0 April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthesituationinthePrevlakapeninsulaandthedemilitarizedzone.  s,&5 &   e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    +x3.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom18June5## 0 x 0x#x#1998to15June1999andreportsoftheSecretary-Generale iuary  O,O, O, O,#idid 3:7##         xx-x  Letterdated18June1998(S/1998/533)fromthe P9 representativeofCroatiaaddressedtothePresidentofthe'SSecurityCouncil,transmittingadraftagreementbetweentheRepublicofCroatiaandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaproposingapermanentsolutiontothesecurityissueofPrevlaka.xx-x  Letterdated22June(S/1998/563)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimthat,followingtheusualconsultations,itwashisintentiontoappointLieutenantColonelGraemeRogerWilliams(NewZealand)astheChiefMilitaryObserverofUNMOP.xx-x  Letterdated24June(S/1998/564)fromthePresident L G oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated22June1998(S/1998/563)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheyagreedwiththeintentioncontainedtherein.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated26Juneon JN UNMOP(S/1998/578),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1147(1998),describingthesituationinthePrevlakapeninsulaandprogressmadebyCroatiaandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatowardsasettlementthatwouldpeacefullyresolvetheirdifferences,andrecommendingthatthemandateofUNMOPbeextendedforafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until15January1999.xx-x  Letterdated29June(S/1998/589)fromthe .W representativeofCroatiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheProgrammefortheReturnandAccommodationofDisplacedPersons,RefugeesandExiledPersons,adoptedon26June1998bytheCroatianStateParliament.xx-x  Letterdated30June(S/1998/593)fromthe ",^ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated24June1998fromthePresidentoftheFederalGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated8July(S/1998/617)fromthe '*"e representativeofCroatiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated10July(S/1998/632)fromthe z*$i representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingadraftagreementbetweentheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheRepublicof ,('l CroatiaonthepermanentsettlementofthedisputedissueofPrevlaka,withanexplanatorynote.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated23September  ontheUnitedNationsPoliceSupportGroup(S/1998/887),submittedpursuanttothestatementof2July1998ofthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/PRST/1998/19),describingtheactivitiesoftheSupportGroupandgivinganassessmentofthesituationintheDanuberegionsincehisreportof11June1998(S/1998/500),aswellasdetailsofarrangementsfortheterminationofthemandateoftheSupportGroupby15October1998.  x Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe 4  representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated12Octoberon  UNMOP(S/1998/939),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1183(1998),describingthesituationinthePrevlakapeninsulaandprogressmadebyCroatiaandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatowardsasettlementthatwouldpeacefullyresolvetheirdifferencesonthedisputedissueofPrevlaka.  x Letterdated16October(S/1998/961)fromthe j representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated13October1998fromtherepresentativeofYugoslaviatotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated19October(S/1998/964)fromthe # representativeofCroatiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x FinalreportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated27October F!' ontheUnitedNationsPoliceSupportGroup(S/1998/1004),providinganassessmentofthesituationintheDanuberegionofCroatiasincehislastreport(S/1998/887).  x Letterdated24November(S/1998/1118)fromthe $ , representativesofBosniaandHerzegovinaandCroatiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheAgreementontheEstablishmentofSpecialRelationsbetweentheRepublicofCroatiaandtheFederationofBosniaandHerzegovina,signedon22November1998bythePresidentofCroatiaandthePresidentandVicePresidentofBosniaandHerzegovina,aswellastheAgreementonFreeTransitthroughtheTerritoryofCroatiatoandfromthePortofPloceandthroughtheTerritoryofBosniaandHerzegovinainNeum,signedon22November1998bythe ,&6 PresidentofCroatiaandthePresidentofthecollectivepresidencyofBosniaandHerzegovina.xx-x  Letterdated24December(S/1998/1225)fromthe 9 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromthePresidentoftheFederalGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilandamemorandumonthenegotiatingpositionoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviainconnectionwiththeregionofPrevlakaandthepreservationofthesecuritysystemoftheUnitedNations.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated6January1999 4 C onUNMOP(S/1999/16),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1183(1998),describingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1998/939)andrecommendingthatthemandateofUNMOPbeextendeduntil15July1999,withoutchangetoitsconceptofoperations.xx-x  Letterdated7January(S/1999/19andCorr.1)fromthe 2J representativeofCroatiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated9December1998fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandMinisterforForeignAffairsofCroatiatotheMinisterforForeignAffairsofYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated15January(S/1999/42)fromthe 0Q representativeofCroatiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated27January(S/1999/84)fromthe U representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated15March(S/1999/291)fromthe &|Y representativeofCroatiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated23March(S/1999/313)fromthe  Z\ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthereportoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaonthestatusofthenegotiationswiththeRepublicofCroatiaonthedisputedissueofPrevlaka.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated9Aprilon :$b UNMOP(S/1999/404),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1222(1999)anddescribingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1999/16).xx-x  Letterdated20April(S/1999/444)fromthe '!g representativeofCroatiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated22April(S/1999/471)fromthe N*$k representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  i,&n   x Letterdated27April(S/1999/480)fromthe   representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated3May(S/1999/501)fromthe P representativeofCroatiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. k  xx-x  Letterdated10May(S/1999/546)fromthe  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. P  (( Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B.0 x ThesituationinBosniaandHerzegovinaS:a,For - X X XX O, X X#idV 3 Q x#x#         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    1.0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiod x#x# 0  0x##from16June1997to15June1998e /For / O,O, O, O,#idid 3wx#x#         o 3     0 x Resolution1144(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateoftheUnitedNations F #F # 10  0x##of19December19970 x#x#0F # #MissioninBosniaandHerzegovina(UNMIBH),includingtheInternationalPoliceTask U  o~1 3  Force,foranadditionalperiodterminatingon21June1998,whichwouldberenewedforafurtherperiodunlessthereweresignificantchangestothesecurityarrangementsasprovidedbythemultinationalstabilizationforce(SFOR);anddecidedalsothattheTaskForceshouldcontinuetobeentrustedwiththetaskssetoutinannex11ofthePeaceAgreement,includingthetasksreferredtointheconclusionsofthePeaceImplementationConferenceheldinLondonon4and5December1996(S/1996/1012,annex)andoftheSintraandBonnmeetingsandasagreedbytheauthoritiesinBosniaandHerzegovina. F #F # o 3     0 x Presidentstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,welcomedtheannouncementofthedecisiononF #F # 26  0  0x##(S/PRST/1998/7)of0 x#x#0F # #15March1998relatingtoBrckobytheArbitralTribunalpursuanttoarticleVofsF #F # !70  0x##19March19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #annex2totheGeneralFrameworkAgreementforPeaceinBosniaandHerzegovina ; andtheo6 3  annexesthereto(collectively thePeaceAgreement,S/1995/999,annex)andtotheawardof14February1997(S/1997/126);andcalleduponthepartiestoannex2ofthePeaceAgreementtoimplementthedecisionwithoutdelay,astheywereobligedtodo. F #F # o 3     0 x Resolution1168(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoauthorizeanincreaseinthestrengthoftheq$F #F # d:0  0x##of21May19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #InternationalPoliceTaskForceby30posts,toatotalauthorizedstrengthof2,057.9%F #F # o7: 3    o 3   0 x Resolution1174(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,authorized'F #F # g<0  0x##of15June19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #theMemberStatesactingthroughorincooperationwiththeorganizationreferredto T ( os< 3  inannex1-AofthePeaceAgreementtocontinueforafurtherplannedperiodof12monthsthemultinationalstabilizationforceasestablishedinaccordancewithitsresolution1088(1996)underunifiedcommandandcontrolinordertofulfiltherolespecifiedinannex1-Aandannex2ofthePeaceAgreement;alsoauthorizedMemberStatestotakeallnecessarymeasures,attherequestofSFOR,eitherindefenceoftheForceortoassistitincarryingoutitsmission;recognizedtherightoftheForcetotakeallnecessarymeasurestodefenditselffromattackorthreatofattack;authorizedtheMemberStatesactingunderparagraph10oftheresolution,inaccordancewithannex1-AofthePeaceAgreement,totakeallnecessarymeasurestoensurecompliancewiththerulesandproceduresestablishedbytheCommanderofSFOR,governingcommandandcontrolofairspaceoverBosniaandHerzegovinawithrespecttoallcivilianandmilitaryairtraffic;and,reaffirmingthelegalbasisintheCharteroftheUnitedNationsonwhichtheInternationalPoliceTaskForcewasgivenitsmandateinresolution1035(1995),decidedtoextendthemandateofUNMIBH,whichincludedtheTaskForce,foranadditionalperiodterminatingon21June1999. F #F #  "-x'9  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS55  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    2.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom  16July1998to17May1999e pF# &G O,O, O, O,#idid 3rxx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3909(16July  1998). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1184(1998). nxx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: none. 6xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3909. xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 19June;14!16 p  and27July;16and18September;26October;10and18November;29December1998;23February;23,26and30March;8and20April;17May1999.oH 3   xx H  x Atthe 3909thmeeting,heldon16July1998 in   accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinBosniaandHerzegovina,havingbeforeitthereportsoftheSecretaryGeneralof12Marchand10June1998ontheUnitedNationsMissioninBosniaandHerzegovina(S/1998/227andCorr.1andAdd.1andS/1998/491).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited 4 therepresentativesofBosniaandHerzegovina,GermanyandItaly,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution 2 (S/1998/648)submittedbyFrance,Germany,Italy,Japan,Portugal,theRussianFederation,Sweden,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3909thmeeting,on16July1998,draft h$ resolutionS/1998/648wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1184(1998).  N&   x Byresolution1184(1998),theSecurityCouncil,interalia,approvedtheestablishmentbyUNMIBHofa ",) programmetomonitorandassessthecourtsysteminBosniaandHerzegovina,aspartofanoverallprogrammeoflegalreformasoutlinedbytheOfficeoftheHighRepresentative,inthelightofthePeaceAgreement,therecommendationsofthePeaceImplementationConferenceinBonnandthePeaceImplementationCouncilSteeringBoardinLuxembourgandtherecommendationsoftheHighRepresentative;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltokeeptheCouncilregularlyinformedontheimplementationoftheprogrammetomonitorandassessthecourtsysteminBosniaandHerzegovinathroughhisreportsontheimplementationofthemandateofUNMIBHasawhole.(Forthefulltextofresolution1184(1998),seeappendixV.) ,T'6 Їxx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon27 6 July1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheHighRepresentativefortheimplementationofthePeaceAgreementonBosniaandHerzegovinaonthelatestdevelopmentsthere.ThemembersoftheCouncilalsotookupthereportoftheHighRepresentative(S/1998/643,appendix).xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon16 p > September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinBosniaandHerzegovina,inparticulartheelectionsheldon12and13September1998.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon26October1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheHighRepresentative(S/1998/947,appendix).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheHighRepresentativeonthelatestdevelopmentsinBosniaandHerzegovina,inparticulartheelectionsheldon12and13September1998.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon10November1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNMIBH(S/1998/862).TheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralandCoordinatorofUnitedNationsoperationsinBosniaandHerzegovinaintroducedthereportandalsobriefedthemembersoftheCouncilonthejudicialandpolicereformsinthecountry,aswellasontheactivitiesofthehumanrightsofficeoftheMission.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon29 W December1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNMIBH(S/1998/1174).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthesituationinBosniaandHerzegovina,inparticulartheannualministerialmeetingofthePeaceImplementationCouncil,heldatMadridon15and16December1998.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon23 $n` February1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheHighRepresentative(S/1999/139,annex).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheHighRepresentativeonthesituationinBosniaandHerzegovina,inparticulartheprogressintheimplementationofthepeaceprocess.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon23 )4$h March1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNMIBH(S/1999/248).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationson ,T'l planningfortheimplementationofthepoliceaspectsofthefinalarbitrationawardfortheBrckoarea;thepoliticaltensionsinRepublikaSrpskafollowingtheremovalofthePresidentbytheHighRepresentative,andthepossibleimpactofdevelopmentsinKosovoonthesituationinBosniaandHerzegovina.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon30   March1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsontheincidentdescribedintheletterdated26March1999fromtherepresentativeofBosniaandHerzegovinatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1999/341),aswellastheworseningsecuritysituationintheRepublikaSrpskafollowingthemilitaryactioninYugoslaviaoftheNorthAtlanticTreatyOrganization(NATO).  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon8   April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsontheclosurebySFORofarailwayinRijeka,BosniaandHerzegovina,todenyYugoslavforcesentryintoandtransitthroughBosniaandHerzegovina.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon20  April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforBosniaandHerzegovinaandCoordinatorofUnitedNationsOperationsinBosniaandHerzegovina,inparticularonthesecurity,humanitarianandpoliticalsituationinBosniaandHerzegovinaandtheimpactofNATOactivitiesinandaroundtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaonthesituationinBosniaandHerzegovina.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon17 p# May1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheHighRepresentative(S/1999/524,annex).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheHighRepresentativeonthelatestdevelopmentsinBosniaandHerzegovina,inparticulartheprogressintheimplementationofthepeaceprocess,reactiontotheremovalfromofficeofthePresidentofRepublikaSrpskaandtheannouncementoftheFinalArbitrationAwardforBrcko,aswellastheeffectsonthepopulationofBosniaandHerzegovinaoftheNATOairstrikesagainsttheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    3.0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom17June1998 S)#1 to15June1999,reportsoftheSecretaryGeneralandrequestforameetinge idev wj O,O, O, O,#idid 3*9%3xx           x Letterdated17June1998(S/1998/528)fromthe +O&5 SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurity ,'6 Council,transmittingaletterdated12May1998fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATO,enclosingthesixteenthreportontheoperationsofSFOR.xx-x  Letterdated14July(S/1998/643)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheHighRepresentativefortheimplementationofthePeaceAgreementonBosniaandHerzegovinatotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthereportoftheHighRepresentativefortheperiodfromApriltoJune1998.xx-x  Letterdated16July(S/1998/659)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated15July1998fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingtheeighteenthreportontheoperationsofSFOR.xx-x  Letterdated7August(S/1998/732)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated6August1998fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthenineteenthreportontheoperationsofSFOR.xx-x  Letterdated15September(S/1998/868)fromthe N representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated16September FS onUNMIBH(S/1998/862),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1174(1998),summarizingtheactivitiesofUNMIBHsincehisreportof10June1998(S/1998/491),anddescribingtheactivitiesoftheUnitedNationssysteminBosniaandHerzegovinauntil11September1998.xx-x  Letterdated18September(S/1998/897)fromthe DZ SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated16September1998fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthetwentiethreportontheoperationsofSFOR.xx-x  Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe $#z` representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated13October(S/1998/947)fromthe (@#h SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated10October1998fromtheHighRepresentativefortheimplementationofthePeace AgreementonBosniaandHerzegovinatotheSecretary  ,`&l General,enclosingthereportoftheHighRepresentativefortheperiodfromJulytoSeptember1998.   x Letterdated21October(S/1998/985)fromthe  SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated8October1998fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthetwentyfirstreportontheoperationsofSFOR.  x Letterdated27October(S/1998/1010)fromthe    representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthejointdeclarationmadebytheHeadsofGovernmentoftheCountriesofSouthEasternEuropeattheirmeetingheldatAntalya,Turkey,on12and13October1998.  x Letterdated13November(S/1998/1072)fromthe   SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated11November1998fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthetwentysecondreportontheoperationsofSFOR.  x Letterdated24November(S/1998/1118)fromthe  representativesofBosniaandHerzegovinaandCroatiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheAgreementontheEstablishmentofSpecialRelationsbetweentheRepublicofCroatiaandtheFederationofBosniaandHerzegovina,signedon22November1998bythePresidentofCroatiaandthePresidentandVicePresidentofBosniaandHerzegovina,aswellastheAgreementonFreeTransitthroughtheTerritoryofCroatiatoandfromthePortofPloceandthroughtheTerritoryofBosniaandHerzegovinainNeum,signedon22November1998bythePresidentofCroatiaandthePresidentofthecollectivepresidencyofBosniaandHerzegovina.  x Letterdated14December(S/1998/1165)fromthe 0 % representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated14December(S/1998/1167)fromthe ",) SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated10December1998fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthetwentythirdreportontheoperationsofSFOR.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated16December  'b!/ onUNMIBH(S/1998/1174),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1174(1998),summarizingtheactivitiesoftheMissionsincehislastreport(S/1998/862)andprovidinganoverviewoftheactivitiesoftheUnitedNationssysteminBosniaandHerzegovina.  x Letterdated15January1999(S/1999/48)fromthe  ,`&6 SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurity ,('7 Council,transmittingaletterdated14January1999fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthemonthlyreportontheoperationsofSFOR.xx-x  Letterdated10February(S/1999/139)fromthe P; SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated8February1999fromtheHighRepresentativefortheimplementationofthePeaceAgreementonBosniaandHerzegovinatotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthereportoftheHighRepresentativefortheperiodfromOctobertoDecember1998.xx-x  Letterdated26February(S/1999/212)fromthe lC SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated11February1999fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthemonthlyreportontheoperationsofSFOR.xx-x  Letterdated5March(S/1999/248)fromthe L I representativeofQataraddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandannexestheretoadoptedattheAnnualCoordinationMeetingoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsofStatesmembersoftheOrganizationoftheIslamicConference(OIC),heldatUnitedNationsHeadquarterson1October1998.xx-x  Letterdated7March(S/1999/243)fromthe hQ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementonthedecisionoftheArbitralTribunalonBrcko,issuedon6March1999bytheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated8March(S/1999/253)fromthe fX representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementontheremovalfromofficeofthePresidentofRepublikaSrpskabytheHighRepresentative,issuedon5March1999bytheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated9March(S/1999/263)fromthe "d_ representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementonBrckoissuedon5March1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated11March(S/1999/270)fromthe |%d representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofYugoslaviatotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated12March(S/1999/287)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimofhisintentiontoappointColonelDetlefBuwitt(Germany)asCommissioneroftheInternationalPoliceTaskForce. ,('n Ї  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated16Marchon  UNMIBH(S/1999/284),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1174(1998),summarizingtheactivitiesofUNMIBHsincehislastreport(S/1998/1174)andprovidinganoverviewoftheactivitiesoftheUnitedNationssysteminBosniaandHerzegovinaduringtheperiod.  x Letterdated17March(S/1999/288)fromthePresident   oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated12March1999(S/1999/287)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheintentioncontainedtherein.  x Letterdated17March(S/1999/290)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated8March1999fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthemonthlyreportontheoperationsofSFOR.  x Letterdated26March(S/1999/341)fromthe 2 representativeofBosniaandHerzegovinaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,requestinganemergencymeetingoftheSecurityCounciltoaddressan aggressionbytheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaagainstBosniaandHerzegovina.  x Letterdated26March(S/1999/349)fromthe 0 representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,conveyingthesupportoftheContactGroupofOIConBosniaandHerzegovinaandKosovofortherequestbytherepresentativeofBosniaandHerzegovinaforanemergencymeetingoftheSecurityCounciltoaddresstheissueoftheviolationsoftheairspaceofBosniaandHerzegovinabytheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.  x Letterdated4April(S/1999/372)fromthe 0 % representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated14April(S/1999/419)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated12April1999fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthemonthlyreportontheoperationsofSFOR.  x Letterdated19April(S/1999/492)fromthe  'b!/ representativeofSpainaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheDeclarationadoptedbythePeaceImplementationCouncilatitsmeetingheldatMadridon15and16December1998.  x Letterdated6May(S/1999/524)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated5May1999fromtheHigh ,('7 RepresentativefortheimplementationofthePeaceAgreementonBosniaandHerzegovinatotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthereportoftheHighRepresentativefortheperiodfromJanuarytoMarch1999.xx-x  Letterdated7May(S/1999/531)fromthe  n< representativeofBosniaandHerzegovinaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosures.xx-x  Letterdated10May(S/1999/538)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthemonthlyreportontheoperationsofSFOR.xx-x  Letterdated29May(S/1999/626)fromthe J F representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated30May(S/1999/629)fromthe  J representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated3June(S/1999/642)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthemonthlyreportontheoperationsofSFOR.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated11Juneon vT UNMIBH(S/1999/670),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1174(1998),summarizingtheactivitiesofUNMIBHsincehislastreport(S/1999/284)andprovidinganoverviewoftheactivitiesoftheUnitedNationssysteminBosniaandHerzegovinaduringtheperiod. t[ (( Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRC.0 x ThesituationintheformerYugoslavx#x# 0  0x##RepublicofMacedoniaS:aS    X X XX O, X X#idV 3x#x#         o 3  1.0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiod@x#x# 0  0x##from16June1997to15June1998 o 3   ^x#x# 0  0x##Resolution1140(1997) F TheSecurityCouncildecidedtoextendthemandateoftheUnitedNationsPreventive  t of28November19970 x#x#0F # #DeploymentForce(UNPREDEP)foranadditionalperiodterminatingon  < 4December1997. F #F # 0  0x##Resolution1142(1997) F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateofUNPREDEPfora    of4December19970 x#x#0F # #finalperiod,until31August1998,withthewithdrawalofthemilitarycomponent    immediatelythereafter;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltoreporttotheCouncilby1June1998onthemodalitiesoftheterminationofUNPREDEPincludingpracticalstepsforthecompletewithdrawalofthemilitarycomponentimmediatelyafter31August1998,andtosubmitrecommendationsonthetypeofinternationalpresencethatwouldbemostappropriatefortheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaafterthatdate. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS535  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    2.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom 3 26June1998to25February1999e P   O,O, O, O,#idid 3xx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3911(21July  1998);3982(25February1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1186(1998).Kxx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: none.ixx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3911;S/PV.3982.1xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 26June;20and  21July;14October1998;2and23!25February;16March;20April1999.o 3   xx   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe I! SecurityCouncilheldon26June1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof1June1998ontheUnitedNationsPreventiveDeploymentForce(S/1998/454andCorr.1).  x Atthe 3911thmeeting,heldon21July1998 in  ' accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationintheformerRepublicofMacedonia,havingbeforeittworeportsoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNPREDEP(S/1998/454andϜCorr.1andS/1998/644).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited E& / therepresentativesofAustria,Germany,ItalyandtheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution C+%6 (S/1998/668)submittedbyFrance,Germany,Italy,Japan,Portugal,theRussianFederation,Sweden,theUnited ,)'8 KingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.xx-x  TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentatives ; oftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaandAustria(onbehalfoftheStatesmembersoftheEuropeanUnionandBulgaria,Cyprus,theCzechRepublic,Estonia,Hungary,Latvia,Lithuania,Poland,RomaniaandSlovakia,aswellasIcelandandNorway,whichalignedthemselveswiththestatement).xx-x  TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure. C xx-x  Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe E representativesofSweden,Slovenia,Japan,Brazil,ChinaandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeoftheRussianFederation. Decision: Atthe3911thmeeting,on21July1998,draft  #K resolutionS/1998/668wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1186(1998). ]"M xx-x  Byresolution1186(1998),theSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoauthorizeanincreaseinthetroop ;$P strengthofUNPREDEPupto1,050andtoextendthecurrentmandateofUNPREDEPforaperiodofsixmonths,until28February1999,includingtocontinuebyitspresencetodeterthreatsandpreventclashes,tomonitortheborderareas,andtoreporttotheSecretaryGeneralanydevelopmentswhichcouldposeathreattotheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia,includingthetaskofmonitoringandreportingonillicitarmsflowsandotheractivitiesprohibitedunderresolution1160(1998).(Forthefulltextofresolution1186(1998),seeappendixV.)  ,&[   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon   14October1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheoutgoingSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralfortheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaontheactivitiesofUNPREDEP.̜  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon23  6 February1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNPREDEP(S/1999/161),inwhich,interalia,hesuggestedthatthe 8   SecurityCouncilconsidertheextensionofthepresenceofUNPREDEP,withitsexistingmandateandcomposition,forafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until31August1999,ontheunderstandingthatitwouldreviewitsdecisionshouldthediscussionreferredtoinparagraph33ofthereportresultindevelopmentswhichwouldaffecttheroleandresponsibilitiesofUNPREDEP.ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralfortheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia,whointroducedthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral.  x Atthe 3982ndmeeting,heldon25February1999  < inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationintheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNPREDEP(S/1999/161).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  therepresentativesofBulgaria,Germany,ItalyandtheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  % (S/1999/201)submittedbyCanada,France,Germany,Italy,theNetherlands,Slovenia,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,whichread:0   x   TheSecurityCouncil,$6+ 0   x   Recallingallitspreviousrelevantresolutions %L - concerningtheconflictsintheformerYugoslavia,inparticularitsresolutions795(1992)of11December1992,inwhichitaddressedpossibledevelopmentswhichcouldundermineconfidenceandstabilityintheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaorthreatenitsterritory,1142(1997)of4December1997and1186(1998)of21July1998,    +O&5 xx-x0   l  Recallingalsoitsresolution1160(1998)of31 5  March1998,inwhichitdecidedthatallStatesshallpreventthesaleorsupplytotheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,includingKosovo,ofarmsandrelatedmatrielofalltypesandshallpreventarmingand  9 trainingforterroristactivitiesthere,anditsresolutions1199(1998)of23September1998and1203(1998)of24October1998,inwhichitexpresseditsconcernatthesituationinKosovo,FederalRepublicofYugoslavia, ## 0 x    l Underliningthecontinuingimportanceofthe  @ roleoftheUnitedNationsPreventiveDeploymentForceinmonitoringtheborderareasandreportingtotheSecretaryGeneralonanydevelopmentswhichcouldposeathreattotheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaandbyitspresencedeterringthreatsandpreventingclashes,includingmonitoringandreportingonillicitarmsflowswithinitsareaofresponsibility, x#x# 0 x    l  CommendingthepersonnelofUNPREDEPfor VI theirdedicationinthecontinuedperformanceoftheirmandateandfortheircontributiontothemaintenanceofpeaceandstabilityintheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaandintheregion, x#x# xx-x0   l ReiteratingitscallontheGovernmentsofthe O formerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatoimplementinfulltheiragreementof8April1996(S/1996/291,annex),inparticularregardingthedemarcationoftheirmutualborder, ## 0 x    l  TakingnoteoftheletteroftheMinisterfor V ForeignAffairsoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniatotheSecretaryGeneralof29January1999regardingtheextensionofthemandateofUNPREDEP(S/1999/108), x#x# 0 x    l  HavingconsideredthereportoftheSecretary !\ Generalof12February1999(S/1999/161), x#x# 0 x    l Reaffirmingitscommitmenttothe #_ independence,sovereigntyandterritorialintegrityoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia, x#x# 0 x    l 1.  Decidestoextendthecurrentmandateof D& c UNPREDEPforaperiodofsixmonthsuntil31August1999,includingtocontinuebyitspresencetodeterthreatsandpreventclashes,tomonitortheborderareas,andtoreporttotheSecretaryGeneralanydevelopmentswhichcouldposeathreattotheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia,includingthetasksof monitoringandreportingonillicitarmsflowsandother +&jx#x# activitiesthatareprohibitedunderresolution1160(1998);   0   x   2.  Decidestoremainseizedofthematter.   x TheCouncilheardastatementbytherepresentative  ofArgentina.  x TherepresentativeoftheformerYugoslavRepublic |  ofMacedoniamadeastatement.  x TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure. Z     x Beforethevote,astatementwasmadebythe p   representativeoftheRussianFederation. Decision: Atthe3982ndmeeting,on25February1999, N  draftresolutionS/1999/201received13votesinfavour(Argentina,Bahrain,Brazil,Canada,France,Gabon,Gambia,Malaysia,Namibia,Netherlands,Slovenia,UnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,UnitedStatesofAmerica),1against(China)and1abstention(RussianFederation),andwasnotadopted,owingtothenegativevoteofapermanentmemberoftheCouncil.    x Followingthevote,statementsweremadebythe 2 representativesoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica,SloveniaandChina,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofCanada..  x Followingthecompletionofthevotingprocedure,the J CouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentativesofGermany(onbehalfoftheStatesmembersoftheEuropeanUnionandBulgaria,Cyprus,theCzechRepublic,Estonia,Hungary,Latvia,Lithuania,Poland,RomaniaandSlovakia,aswellasIcelandandNorway,whichalignedthemselveswiththestatement)andBulgaria.  x TherepresentativeofChinamadeafurtherstatement. f& e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    3.0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom9July1998to15  ) June1999andreportsoftheSecretaryGenerale her  O,O, O, O,#idid 3y!*xx           x Letterdated9July1998(S/1998/627)fromthe ", representativeoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniatotheSecretaryGeneral.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated14Julyon '!3 UNPREDEP(S/1998/644),submittedfurthertoparagraph5ofhisreportof1June1998(S/1998/454),recommending,takingintoaccounthisrecommendationssetforthinparagraphs7to9ofthereport,thattheSecurityCouncilmightwishtoconsidertheextensionofthemandateofUNPREDEPforafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until28February1999. -[': Їxx-x  Letterdated9September(S/1998/853)fromthe : SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghim,followingtheusualconsultations,thatitwashisintentiontoappointBrigadierGeneralOveJohnnyStrmberg(Norway)astheForceCommanderofUNPREDEP.xx-x  Letterdated15September(S/1998/854)fromthe  A PresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated9September1998(S/1998/853)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheintentioncontainedtherein.̜xx-x  Letterdated16December(S/1998/1191)fromthe  H SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimthat,followingtheusualconsultations,itwashisintentiontoappointFernandoValenzuelaMarzo(Spain)ashisSpecialRepresentativeforUNPREDEP.xx-x  Letterdated18December(S/1998/1192)fromthe O PresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterof16December1998(S/1998/1191)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheintentioncontainedtherein.xx-x  Letterdated2February1999(S/1999/108)fromthe V representativeoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated29January1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniatotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated12Februaryon ] UNPREDEP(S/1999/161)pursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1186(1998),describingdevelopmentsinthemissionareasincehislasttworeports(S/1998/454andS/1998/644),andsuggestingthattheSecurityCouncilmightwishtoconsiderextendingthepresenceofUNPREDEP,withitsexistingmandateandcomposition,forafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until31August1999,ontheunderstandingthatitwouldreviewitsdecisionshouldthediscussionsreferredtoinparagraph33ofthereportresultindevelopmentswhichwouldaffecttheroleandresponsibilitiesofUNPREDEP.xx-x  Letterdated12March(S/1999/271)fromthe N("j representativeoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromthePresidentoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniatotheSecretaryGeneral.  +O&o   x Letterdated12March(S/1999/275)fromthe   representativeoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniatotheSecretaryGeneral.  s xx-x  Letterdated2June(S/1999/636)fromthe  representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapresscommuniquissuedon27May1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheRussianFederation.    (( Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRD.0 x ItemsrelatingtothesituationinKosovo,  x#x# 0  0x##FederalRepublicofYugoslaviaS:a her  X X XX O, X X#idV 3  x#x#         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    1.0 x Letterdated11March1998fromtheDeputyCx#x# 0  0x##PermanentRepresentativeoftheUnited x#x# 0  0x##KingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland x#x# 0  0x##totheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresident x#x# 0  0x##oftheSecurityCouncile her 8 O,O, O, O,#idid 3c x#x#         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0  0x##Letterdated27March1998fromthePermanenty x#x# 0  0x##RepresentativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica x#x# 0  0x##totheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresident x#x# 0  0x##oftheSecurityCouncile   O,O, O, O,#idid 3'x#x#         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    JJ(a)0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiodfrom=x#x# 0  0x##16June1997to15June1998e V   O,O, O, O,#idid 3x#x#         o 3  0  0x##Resolution1160(1998) F TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,decidedthatx#x# 0  0x##of31March19980 x#x#0F # #allStatesshould,forthepurposesoffosteringpeaceandstabilityinKosovo,prevent  o 3  thesaleorsupplytotheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,includingKosovo,bytheirnationalsorfromtheirterritoriesorusingtheirflagvesselsandaircraft,ofarmsandrelatedmatrielofalltypesandshouldpreventarmingandtrainingforterrorist ;  activitiesthere;alsodecidedtoestablish,inaccordancewithrule28ofitsprovisionalrulesofprocedure,acommitteeoftheSecurityCouncil,consistingofallthemembersoftheCouncil,toimplementtheresolution;invitedOSCEtokeeptheSecretaryGeneralinformedonthesituationinKosovoandonmeasurestakenbythatorganizationinthatregard;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltokeeptheCouncilregularlyinformedandtoreportonthesituationinKosovoandtheimplementationoftheresolutionnolaterthan30daysfollowingitsadoptionandevery30daysthereafter;decidedtoreviewthesituationonthebasisofthereportsoftheSecretaryGeneral,whichwouldtakeintoaccounttheassessmentsof,interalia,theContactGroup,OSCEandtheEuropean !C) Union;anddecidedalsotoreconsidertheprohibitionsimposedbytheresolution,includingactiontoterminatethem,followingreceiptoftheassessmentoftheSecretaryGeneralthattheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,cooperatinginaconstructivemannerwiththeContactGroup,hadfulfilledconditionssetoutintheresolutiontoresolvetheconflict. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5v'!5  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    AA(b)0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom v'!1 11August1998to5May1999e n $  O,O, O, O,#idid 3>("2xx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3918(24August T)#4 1998);3930(23September1998);3937(24October1998);3967(19January1999);3974 (29January1999).+&7xx 8 x 8x"x" Resolutionsadopted: 1199(1998); v'!7  1203(1998). `"`" 8 x 8x"x" Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1998/25; )\#9 S/PRST/1999/2;S/PRST/1999/5. `"`" 8 x 8x"x" Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3918;S/PV.3930; *$; S/PV.3937;S/PV.3967;S/PV.3974. `"`" 8 x 8x"x" Consultationsofthewhole: 17June;11,13, &,|&= М17,19!21and24August;10,22,23,28and ,D'>`"`" 30September;1,2,5,6,13,21!24and28October;19November;11December1998;7,11,12,18,19,21,28and29January;2!4,9,11,17and23February;8,15and16March;5!9,12!16,19,20,22,23and27!30April;4!7and11!13May1999. xx o  3   ̜  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe  ; SecurityCouncilheldon11August1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralsubmittedpursuanttoresolution1160(1998)(S/1998/712).ThemembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsontheworseningsituationinKosovo.  x Atthe 3918thmeeting,heldon24August1998 in   accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled:0  0x Letterdated11March1998fromtheDeputyPermanentRepresentativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandtotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/223) xx 0  0x Letterdated27March1998fromthePermanentRepresentativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmericatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/272), xx havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/712).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited " therepresentativesofGermanyandItaly,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe !'( Council(S/PRST/1998/25),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, ") sharedtheconcernoftheSecretaryGeneralthatthecontinuationorfurtherescalationoftheconflictinKosovohaddangerousimplicationsforthestabilityoftheregion;calledforanimmediateceasefire;reaffirmedthecommitmentofallMemberStatestothesovereigntyandterritorialintegrityoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,andurgedtheauthoritiesoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheKosovoAlbanianleadershiptoenterimmediatelyintoameaningfuldialogueleadingtoanendtotheviolenceandanegotiatedpoliticalsolutiontotheissueofKosovo;andsupportedinthatcontexttheeffortsoftheContactGroup,includingitsinitiativestoengagetheauthoritiesoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandthe ,'6 KosovoAlbanianleadershipindiscussionsonthefuturestatusofKosovo.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/25,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon10September1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralsubmittedpursuanttoresolution1160(1998)(S/1998/834).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingonthehumanitariansituationinKosovobytheSpecialEnvoyoftheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeesfortheformerYugoslavia.xx-x  Atthe 3930thmeeting,heldon23September1998  4 C inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled:0 x 0x#x# Letterdated11March1998fromtheDeputyPermanentRepresentativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandtotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/223) ## 0 x 0x#x# Letterdated27March1998fromthePermanentRepresentativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmericatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/272), ## havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/834andAdd.1).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited $V therepresentativesofAlbania,BosniaandHerzegovina,GermanyandItaly,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolutionϜ(S/1998/882)submittedbyFrance,Germany,Italy,Japan,Portugal,Slovenia,Sweden,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.xx-x  TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure. %Xc xx-x  Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe &n e representativesoftheRussianFederationandChina. Decision: Atthe3930thmeeting,on23September1998, 'L"h draftresolutionS/1998/882wasadoptedasresolution1199(1998)by14votesinfavour(Bahrain,Brazil,CostaRica,France,Gabon,Gambia,Japan,Kenya,Portugal,RussianFederation,Slovenia,Sweden,UnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,UnitedStatesofAmerica)tononeagainst,with1abstention(China). ,&n  1-'o   x Byresolution1199(1998),theSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia, r demandedthatallparties,groupsandindividualsimmediatelyceasehostilitiesandmaintainaceasefireinKosovo,FederalRepublicofYugoslavia,whichwouldenhancetheprospectsforameaningfuldialoguebetweentheauthoritiesoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheKosovoAlbanianleadershipandreducetherisksofahumanitariancatastrophe;calledupontheauthoritiesintheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheKosovoAlbanianleadershiptoenterimmediatelyintoameaningfuldialoguewithoutpreconditionsandwithinternationalinvolvement,andtoacleartimetable,leadingtoanendofthecrisisandtoanegotiatedpoliticalsolutiontotheissueofKosovo;demandedfurtherthattheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,inadditiontothemeasurescalledforunderresolution1160(1998),implementimmediatelytheconcretemeasuresspecifiedinresolution1199(1998)towardsachievingapoliticalsolutiontothesituationinKosovoascontainedintheContactGroupstatementof12June1998;anddecided,shouldtheconcretemeasuresdemandedinresolutions1160(1998)and1199(1998)notbetaken,toconsiderfurtheractionandadditionalmeasurestomaintainorrestorepeaceandstabilityintheregion.(Forthefulltextofresolution1199(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Followingthevote,statementsweremadebythe  representativesoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon1October1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatonthehumanitariansituationinKosovoandtheoutcomeofthefivedaymissionundertakenbytheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeestoBelgrade,Pristina,MontenegroandAlbania.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon6October1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralsubmittedpursuanttoresolutions1160(1998)and1199(1998)(S/1998/912).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthesituationinKosovo,inparticularontherefugeesandinternallydisplacedpersonsandthehumanitariansituation.  x Atthe 3937thmeeting,heldon24October1998 in '". accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled:0  0x Letterdated11March1998fromtheDeputyPermanentRepresentativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandtotheUnited,'5xx NationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/223) ## 0 x 0x#x# Letterdated27March1998fromthePermanentRepresentativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmericatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/272), ## havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/912).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  *@ therepresentativesofGermany,Italy,PolandandUkraine,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution ( G (S/1998/992)submittedbyBahrain,France,Germany,Italy,Japan,Portugal,Slovenia,Sweden,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.xx-x  TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentativeof ^M Poland,forthecurrentChairmanshipinOfficeofOSCE,andbytherepresentativeofUkraine.xx-x  TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure. Q xx-x  Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe S representativesofBahrain,Portugal,CostaRica,Sweden,Slovenia,Kenya,theGambia,Japan,Gabon,BrazilandtheRussianFederation,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland. Decision: Atthe3937thmeeting,on24October1998,draft Z resolutionS/1998/992wasadoptedasresolution1203(1998)by13votesinfavour(Bahrain,Brazil,CostaRica,France,Gabon,Gambia,Japan,Kenya,Portugal,Slovenia,Sweden,UnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,UnitedStatesofAmerica)tononeagainst,with2abstentions(China,RussianFederation). r#` xx-x  Byresolution1203(1998),theSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,endorsed P%c andsupportedtheagreementssignedinBelgradeon16October1998betweentheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandOSCE,andon15October1998betweentheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandNATO,concerningtheverificationofcompliancebytheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandallothersconcernedinKosovowiththerequirementsofitsresolution1199(1998);demandedthefullandpromptimplementationofthoseagreementsbytheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia;notedtheendorsementbytheGovernmentofSerbiaoftheaccordreachedbythe  -v'm PresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaSpecialEnvoy(S/1998/953,annex),andthepubliccommitmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatocompletenegotiationsonaframeworkforapoliticalsettlementby2November1998,andcalledforthefullimplementationofthosecommitments;anddemandedimmediateactionfromtheauthoritiesoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheKosovoAlbanianleadershiptocooperatewithinternationaleffortstoimprovethehumanitariansituationandtoaverttheimpendinghumanitariancatastrophe.(Forthefulltextofresolution1203(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Followingthevote,statementsweremadebythe X  representativesofChina,theUnitedStatesofAmericaandFrance.  x AttheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldonϜ19November1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral,submittedpursuanttoresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998)and1203(1998)(S/1998/1068).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatonthehumanitarianandrefugeesituationinKosovo.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon11December1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralsubmittedpursuanttoresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998)and1203(1998)(S/1998/1147).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthesituationinKosovo.̜  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon7 ! January1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralsubmittedpursuanttoresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998)and1203(1998)(S/1998/1221).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatonthelatestdevelopmentsinKosovo,inparticularthesecurityandhumanitariansituation.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon18 P#) January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsontheincidentthatoccurredinthevillageofRacakinKosovoon15January1999.  x Atthe 3967thmeeting,heldon19January1999 in '!/ accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled: 0 x Letterdated11March1998fromtheDeputy *J%4 PermanentRepresentativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandtotheUnited,&6xx NationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/223) ## xx-x0  Letterdated27March1998fromthePermanent 9 RepresentativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmericatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/272). ## xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  L> therepresentativesofGermanyandItaly,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe , D Council(S/PRST/1999/2),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, J E stronglycondemnedthemassacreofKosovoAlbaniansinthevillageofRacakinsouthernKosovo,FederalRepublicofYugoslavia,on15January1999,asreportedbytheOSCEKosovoVerificationMission;emphasizedtheneedforanurgentandfullinvestigationofthefacts;urgentlycalledupontheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatoworkwiththeInternationalTribunalfortheFormerYugoslaviaandtheOSCEKosovoVerificationMissiontoensurethatthoseresponsiblewerebroughttojustice;andcalleduponthepartiestoceaseimmediatelyallactsofviolenceandtoengageintalksonalastingsettlement.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/2,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Atthe 3974thmeeting,heldon29January1999 in jS accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled:0 x 0x#x# Letterdated11March1998fromtheDeputyPermanentRepresentativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandtotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/223) ## 0 x 0x#x# Letterdated27March1998fromthePermanentRepresentativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmericatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/272). ## xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited |%c therepresentativesofGermanyandItaly,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe )$i Council(S/PRST/1999/5),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, z*$j expresseditsdeepconcernattheescalatingviolenceinKosovo,FederalRepublicofYugoslavia;reiterateditsconcernaboutattacksoncivilians;underlinedtheneedfor ,('m afullandunhinderedinvestigationofsuchactions;welcomedandsupportedthedecisionsoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsofFrance,Germany,Italy,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica(theContactGroup),followingtheirmeetinginLondonon29January1999(S/1999/96),whichaimedatreachingapoliticalsettlementbetweenthepartiesandestablishedaframeworkandtimetableforthatpurpose;andreiterateditsfullsupportforinternationalefforts,includingthoseoftheContactGroupandtheOSCEKosovoVerificationMission,toreducetensionsinKosovoandfacilitateapoliticalsettlementonthebasisofsubstantialautonomyandequalityforallcitizensandethniccommunitiesinKosovoandtherecognitionofthelegitimaterightsoftheKosovoAlbaniansandothercommunitiesinKosovo.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/5,seeappendixVI.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon3 @  February1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralsubmittedpursuanttoresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998)and1203(1998)(S/1999/99).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthesecurityandhumanitariansituationinKosovo.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon11 \ February1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneralonthesituationinKosovoandthemeetingatRambouillet,France.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon16 t March1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution1160(1998)(S/1999/216).  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon5 8$ April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheSecretaryGeneralandtheUnderSecretaryGeneralforHumanitarianAffairsandEmergencyReliefCoordinatoronthehighlevelcontactsoftheSecretaryGeneralregardingthesituationinKosovo,aswellasthehumanitariansituationthereandtheplightofrefugees.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon8 %, April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthesituationinKosovo,andthemeetingbetweenthePresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,SlobodanMilosevic,andIbrahimRugova.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon15 *$3 April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatontheallegedbombingofarefugeeconvoyinKosovo. ,T'6 Їxx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon19 6 April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheSecretaryGeneralonhisinitiativeonKosovoandhishighlevelcontactsinthatregard,andbytheSecretariatontheplightofrefugeesanddisplacedpersonsfromKosovo.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon27  6< April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforHumanitarianAffairsandEmergencyReliefCoordinatoronthehumanitariansituationinandaroundKosovoandonthevisitofhisDeputytotheregion.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon4 4 C May1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneralonhislatesteffortstohelpfacilitateapoliticalsettlementtothecrisisinKosovo,inparticularhisrecentdiscussionswithanumberofworldleadersandhisintentiontoappointtwospecialenvoysfortheBalkans.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon5 K May1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeesontheplightofrefugeesanddisplacedpersonsfromKosovo.e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    *x(c)0  Communicationsreceivedfrom17June1998to Q 15June1999,reportsoftheSecretaryGeneralandrequestsformeetingse Wcabr  d O,O, O, O,#idid 3-S##         xx-x  Letterdated17June1998(S/1998/526)fromthe CU representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingajointstatementadoptedinMoscowon16June1998bythePresidentoftheRussianFederationandthePresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated19June(S/1998/554)fromthe A \ representativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon9June1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated24June(S/1998/567)fromthe w$b representativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedinLondonon12June1998bytheForeignMinistersoftheContactGroupaftertheirmeetingwiththeForeignMinistersofCanadaandJapan.xx-x  Letterdated29June(S/1998/600)fromthe u)#i representativeofKuwaitaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthefinalcommuniquadoptedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitssixtyseventhsession,heldatRiyadhon28June1998.  -v'n   x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated2July  (S/1998/608)submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1160(1998),describingdevelopmentsinKosovosincehisreportof4June1998(S/1998/470),andenclosinglettersdated11,18,23and30June1998fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATO,theSecretaryGeneraloftheWesternEuropeanUnion,theActingPresidentandtheSecretaryoftheDanubeCommission,andtheSecretaryofStateforForeignandCommonwealthAffairsoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,respectively,totheSecretaryGeneral;aswellasinformation,interalia,on z   measurestakenbyOSCE.  x Letterdated9July(S/1998/657)fromthe X  representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon8July1998bytheContactGroup.  x Letterdated16July(S/1998/654)fromthe   representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated20July(S/1998/675)fromthe l representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated5August 0 (S/1998/712)submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1160(1998),describingdevelopmentsinKosovosincehislastreport(S/1998/608);andenclosinginformation,interalia,onmeasurestakenbyOSCE,aswell P asthereportofthetechnicalassessmentmissiononitsvisittotheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviafrom14to22July1998andaletterdated14July1998fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated13August(S/1998/757)fromthe 0 % representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated4September ",) (S/1998/834)submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1160(1998),providinginformationontheimplementationoftheresolutionanddevelopmentsinthehumanitariansituationinKosovosincehislastreport(S/1998/712);andaddendumdated21September(S/1998/834/Add.1)containing,interalia,informationon '!/ measurestakenbyOSCE.  x Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe d)#2 representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedateby ,&6 theirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated3October 9 (S/1998/912)submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolutions1160(1998)and1199(1998),describingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1998/834)andprovidinginformation,interalia,onmeasurestakenby  = OSCE.xx-x  Letterdated5October(S/1998/921)fromthe  @ representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon4October1998bytheGovernmentoftheRussianFederation.xx-x  Letterdated6October(S/1998/923)fromthe J E representativeofQataraddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingadeclarationissuedon1October1998bytheAnnualCoordinationMeetingofForeignMinistersoftheStatesmembersofOIC.xx-x  Letterdated9October(S/1998/941)fromthe *K representativeofBraziladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressstatementissuedon5October1998bytheMinistryofExternalRelationsofBrazil.xx-x  Letterdated14October(S/1998/953)fromthe P representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinginformationontheendorsementbytheGovernmentofSerbiaoftheaccordreachedbythePresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheSpecialEnvoyoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica.xx-x  Letterdated14October(S/1998/966)fromthe ^X SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghim,followingconsultationswiththeauthoritiesoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,thatitwashisintentiontosendaninterdepartmentalmissiontoYugoslaviatoassessdevelopmentsonthegroundandthepossiblemodalitiesforcoordinatingtheactivitiesofOSCEandUnitedNationsagencies.xx-x  Letterdated15October(S/1998/955)fromthe #Ba representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementontheagreementbetweenthePresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheSpecialEnvoyoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica,issuedon14October1998bytheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated16October(S/1998/959)fromthe )$i representativeofPolandaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingdecision259adoptedon15October1998bythePermanentCouncilofOSCE.  ,&m   x Letterdated16October(S/1998/962)fromthe   representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheagreementbetweentheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandOSCEontheKosovoVerificationMission,signedatBelgradeon16October1998.  x Letterdated16October(S/1998/963)fromthe   representativeofCanadaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated19October(S/1998/964)fromthe N   representativeofCroatiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated19October(S/1998/967)fromthe J  PresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated14October1998(S/1998/966)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheintentioncontainedtherein.  x Letterdated19October(S/1998/978)fromthe H representativeofPolandaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated16October1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofPolandtotheSecretaryGeneral,conveyingtheagreementbetweenOSCEandtheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaontheKosovoVerificationMission.  x Letterdated22October(S/1998/991)fromthe  representativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheKosovoVerificationMissionAgreementbetweenNATOandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,signedatBelgradeon15October1998.  x Letterdated23October(S/1998/993)fromthe  % representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementonthemeetingbetweenthePresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheHeadoftheOSCEMissioninKosovoandMetohija.  x Letterdated26October(S/1998/994)fromthe #B+ representativeofPolandaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingdecision263,concerningtheestablishmentoftheKosovoVerificationMission,adoptedon25October1998bythePermanentCouncilofOSCE.  x Letterdated27October(S/1998/1009)fromthe "(x"1 representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementonacomprehensiveapproachtoKosovoissuedonthesamedatebythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated27October(S/1998/1010)fromthe X,&7 representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,  -v'8 transmittingthejointdeclarationmadebytheHeadsofGovernmentoftheCountriesofSouthEasternEuropeattheirmeetingheldatAntalya,Turkey,on12and13October1998.xx-x  Letterdated6November(S/1998/1040)fromthe  n= PresidentoftheInternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryoftheFormerYugoslaviasince1991addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated9November(S/1998/1051)fromthe lD representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedbytheMinistryofJusticeoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaconcerningtheallegedrefusalofYugoslaviatoissuevisastoofficialsoftheInternationalTribunal.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated12November j K (S/1998/1068)submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998)and1203(1998),providinginformationonthesituationinKosovosincehislastreport(S/1998/912),includingtheactivitiesoftheCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution1160(1998),thecomprehensiveregimetomonitortheimplementationoftheprohibitionsimposedbythatresolutionandtheUnitedNationsMissiontotheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia;andenclosinginformation,interalia,onmeasurestakenby rT OSCE,aswellasaletterdated27October1998fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated13November(S/1998/1089) X fromtherepresentativeofBelarusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementadoptedon12November1998bytheCounciloftheRepublicoftheNationalAssemblyofBelarus.xx-x  Letterdated2December(S/1998/1138)fromthe !_ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingamemorandumdated1December1998onthesituationinKosovoandMetohija.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated4December .%d (S/1998/1147)submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998)and1203(1998),describingthesituationinKosovosincehislastreport(S/1998/1068)andenclosinginformation,interalia,on N("h measurestakenbyOSCE.xx-x  Letterdated10December(S/1998/1154)fromthe ,*$k representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  +%m   x Letterdated17December(S/1998/1187)fromthe  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.   x Letterdated18December(S/1998/1204)fromthe  SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,providinginformationontheallegeduseofstolenNetherlandsarmouredpersonnelcarriersinKosovo.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated24December  L (S/1998/1221)submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998)and1203(1998),describingthesituationinKosovosincehislastreport(S/1998/1147)andenclosinginformation,interalia,on l  measurestakenbyOSCE,andtheOsloministerialdraftstatementonKosovo.  x Letterdated28December(S/1998/1231)fromthe   representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheSecretaryGeneralandenclosinganaide-mmoireofthesamedateonthepoliticalsituationinKosovoandMetohija.  x Letterdated2January1999(S/1999/2)fromthe  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated9January(S/1999/24)fromthe (~ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated12January(S/1999/55)fromthe ^" representativeofAlbaniaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated16January(S/1999/50)fromthe  Z& representativeofAlbaniaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,requestingthatanurgentmeetingoftheSecurityCouncilbeconvenedtoconsiderthemassacreofethnicAlbaniansinthevillageofRacak,Kosovo.  x Letterdated17January(S/1999/51)fromthe :$, representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementmadeon16January1999bythePresidentofSerbia.  x Letterdated18January(S/1999/52)fromthe '!1 representativeofAlbaniaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated16January1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofAlbaniatotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated18January(S/1999/56)fromthe +4&7 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretary ,&8 General,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheMinisterforForeignAffairsofNorwayandChairmaninOfficeofOSCE.xx-x  Letterdated18January(S/1999/58)fromthe  n= representativeofAustraliaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementconcerningrecenteventsinKosovo,issuedonthesamedatebytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofAustralia..xx-x  Letterdated26January(S/1999/76)fromthe N C representativeofQataraddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheIslamicGroup.xx-x  Letterdated26January(S/1999/77)fromthe  H representativesoftheRussianFederationandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedateafterthemeetinginMoscowoftheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheRussianFederationandtheSecretaryofStateoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica.xx-x  Letterdated29January(S/1999/96)fromthe P representativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedbytheMinistersforForeignAffairsofFrance,Germany,Italy,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica(theContactGroup)followingtheirmeetinginLondononthesamedate.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated30January .Z (S/1999/99)submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998)and1203(1998),describingthesituationinKosovosincehislastreport(S/1998/1221)andenclosinginformation,interalia,on  N^ measurestakenbyOSCEandaletterdated22January1999fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated1February(S/1999/107)fromthe f$c representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,requestingthatanemergencymeetingoftheSecurityCouncilbeconvened inordertotakeappropriatemeasures...topreventaggressionagainstYugoslaviafollowingthedecisionofNATOtoempoweritsSecretaryGeneraltoauthorizeNATOairstrikes;andalsotransmitting aletterdated30January1999fromtheSecretaryGeneral 6,&m ofNATOtothePresidentofYugoslavia,enclosingaNATOstatementonKosovo.   x Letterdated5February(S/1999/118)fromthe  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheconclusionsonrecentdevelopmentsconcerningKosovoandMetohija,adoptedon4February1999bytheNationalAssemblyofSerbia.  x Letterdated9February(S/1999/129)fromthe    representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated12February(S/1999/145)fromthe d  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated18February(S/1999/177)fromthe  `  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletter(undated)fromthePresidentofSerbiatotheMinistersforForeignAffairsoftheStatesmembersoftheContactGroup.  x Letterdated23February(S/1999/194)fromthe @ representativeofUkraineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon19February1999bytheVerkhovnaRada(Parliament)ofUkraine.  x Noteverbaledated23February(S/1999/208)fromthe  PermanentMissionofBelarustotheUnitedNationsaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon20February1999bythePresidentofBelarus.  x Letterdated26February(S/1999/214)fromthe r! SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated20February1999fromtheChairmaninOfficeofOSCEtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthemonthlyreportonthesituationinKosovo.  x Letterdated26February(S/1999/216)fromthe R ' ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution1160(1998)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteeonitsworkfromApriltoDecember1998.  x Letterdated5March(S/1999/248)fromthe $- representativeofQataraddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandannexestheretoadoptedattheAnnualCoordinationMeetingoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsofStatesmembersofOIC,heldatUnitedNationsHeadquarterson1October1998.  x Letterdated7March(S/1999/244)fromthe )#4 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon6March1999bythePresidentofSerbiaandtheVicePresidentofitsGovernment. 1-'9 xx-x  Letterdated7March(S/1999/245)fromthe 9 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon5March1999bytheOfficeofthePresidentofSerbia.xx-x  Letterdated17March(S/1999/292)fromthe  n> representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,requestingameetingoftheSecurityCouncilconcerningtheNATOthreatsofuseofforceagainstYugoslavia.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated17March 4 F (S/1999/293)submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998)and1203(1998),providinginformationonthecomprehensiveregimetomonitortheimplementationoftheprohibitionsimposedbyresolution1160(1998)andonthehumanitarianandhumanrightssituationinKosovosincehislastreport(S/1999/99).xx-x  Letterdated20March(S/1999/301)fromthe N representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementconcerningtheproceedingsandresultsofthemeetingsonKosovoandMetohijaheldinFrance,issuedon19March1999bytheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated20March(S/1999/302)fromthe U representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheAgreementforSelfGovernmentinKosovoandMetohijasignedinParison18March1999bythedelegationoftheGovernmentofSerbiaandthestatementsissuedon18and19March1999bythePresidentandtheGovernmentofSerbia.xx-x  Letterdated22March(S/1999/308)fromthe h] representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsseventiethsession,heldinRiyadh,on14and15March1999.xx-x  Letterdated23March(S/1999/309)fromthe f$d representativeofBelarusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon20March1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofBelarus.xx-x  Letterdated23March(S/1999/314)fromthe '*"i representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereplyofthePresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatothemessageoftheChairmenoftheRambouilletmeeting,theMinistersforForeignAffairsofFranceandtheUnitedKingdom.  G,&o   x Letterdated23March(S/1999/315)fromthe   SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated20March1999fromtheChairmaninOfficeofOSCEtotheSecretaryGeneralenclosingthemonthlyreportonthesituationinKosovo.  x Letterdated23March(S/1999/317)fromthe  6 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingstatementsissuedonthesamedatebytheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheNationalAssemblyofSerbia.  x Letterdated23March(S/1999/319)fromthe l  representativeofRomaniaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingajointstatementmadeinBuchareston19March1999bytheMinistersforForeignAffairsoftheCountriesofSouthEasternEuropeCooperation.  x Letterdated24March(S/1999/318)fromthe L  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheconclusionsontheRambouilletandParistalks,adoptedon23March1999bytheNationalAssemblyofSerbia.  x Letterdated25March(S/1999/338)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated23March1999fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingareportoncompliancebythepartiestotheconflictinKosovowithSecurityCouncilresolutions1199(1998)and1203(1998)andbytheauthoritiesoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviawithcommitmentsmadetoNATOon25October1998.  x Letterdated31March(S/1999/367)fromthe ." representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated14April(S/1999/417)fromthe ~ & representativeofAustraliaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofAustraliatotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Identicallettersdated19April(S/1999/438)fromthe $ , representativeofAustraliaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheSpecialEnvoyoftheGovernmentofAustraliatothePresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandthePresidentofSerbia.  x Letterdated19April(S/1999/439)fromthe )$3 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated18April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheSecretaryGeneral. ,('7 Їxx-x  Letterdated20April(S/1999/453)fromthe 7 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated27April(S/1999/485)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,interalia,aletterdated20April1999fromthe  6= ChairmaninOfficeofOSCEtotheSecretaryGeneralprovidingthemonthlyreportonthesituationinKosovo.xx-x  Letterdated27May(S/1999/618)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated22May1999fromtheChairmaninOfficeofOSCEtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthemonthlyreportonthesituationinKosovo.e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    +x2.0  Letterdated24March1999fromthePermanent G H RepresentativeoftheRussianFederationtotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncile ;tof  O,O, O, O,#idid 3 K##         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    *x(a)0  ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom24  M to26March1999e   O,O, O, O,#idid 3}N##           8 x 8x"x" MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3988(24March P o 3  1999);3989(26March1999). `"`" xx-x  Resolutionsadopted: none. #yR xx-x  Presidentialstatements: none. AS xx-x  Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3988;S/PV.3989.  T 8 x 8x"x" Consultationsofthewhole: 24and25 {U March;o25 3  ݀5,8,15,19and27April;4,5,21,26and27May;2and7June1999. `"`" xx-x  Atthe 3988thmeeting,heldon24March1999 in !wY accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilincludedinitsagendatheitementitled Letterdated24March1999fromthePermanentRepresentativeoftheRussianFederationtotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1999/320).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited "=a therepresentativesofAlbania,Belarus,BosniaandHerzegovina,GermanyandIndia,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited ';"h VladislavJovanovic,athisrequest,toaddresstheCouncil.xx-x  TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentatives )$k oftheRussianFederation,theUnitedStatesofAmerica,Canada,Slovenia,Bahrain,theGambia,theNetherlands,Brazil,France,Malaysia,Namibia,Gabon,ArgentinaandtheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland, ,9'o andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofChina.  x TherepresentativeoftheRussianFederationmadea  furtherstatement.  x Inaccordancewiththedecisiontakenearlierinthe f  meeting,theCouncilheardastatementbyMr.Jovanovic.  x AstatementwasmadebytheFirstDeputyMinisterfor D   ForeignAffairsofBelarus.  x Statementswerealsomadebytherepresentativesof " x  India,Germany,speakingonbehalfofthePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion,AlbaniaandBosniaandHerzegovina.  x TherepresentativeofSloveniamadeafurther   statement.  x Atthe 3989thmeeting,heldon26March1999 in   accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled Letterdated24March1999fromthePermanentRepresentativeoftheRussianFederationtotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1999/320).  x Inadditiontotherepresentativesinvitedatthe3988th l meeting,thePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invitedtherepresentativesofCubaandUkraine,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution 2# (S/1999/328)submittedbyBelarus,IndiaandtheRussianFederation,whichread:0   x   TheSecurityCouncil,.' 0   x   Recallingitsprimaryresponsibilityunderthe  D) UnitedNationsCharterforthemaintenanceofinternationalpeaceandsecurity,  0   x   DeeplyconcernedthattheNorthAtlantic #- TreatyOrganizationusedmilitaryforceagainsttheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviawithouttheauthorizationbytheCouncil,  0   x   Affirmingthatsuchunilateraluseofforce 'X!2 constitutesaflagrantviolationoftheUnitedNationsCharter,inparticularArticles2(4),24and53,  0   x   RecognizingthatthebanbyNATOofcivil )#6 flightsintheairspaceofanumberofcountriesintheregionconstitutesaflagrantviolationoftheprincipleofcompleteandexclusivesovereigntyofeveryStateovertheairspaceaboveitsterritoryinaccordancewith,': article1oftheChicagoConventiononInternationalCivilAviation, x#x# 0 x    l Recallingallitsrelevantresolutionsand = decisions,inparticulartheStatementofitsPresidentof29January1999(S/PRST/1999/5),inwhichit,inter  n? alia,expressedtheintentiontobeinformedbymembers  6@ oftheContactGroupabouttheprogressreachedinthenegotiationsonapoliticalsettlementofthesituationinKosovo,FederalRepublicofYugoslavia,andawaitingsuchareport, x#x# 0 x    l Reaffirmingitscommitmenttothesovereignty lF andterritorialintegrityoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia, x#x# 0 x    l DeterminingthattheuseofforcebyNATO  J againsttheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaconstitutesathreattointernationalpeaceandsecurity, x#x# 0 x    l ActingunderChaptersVIIandVIIIofthe b N Charter, x#x# 0 x    l 1.  Demandsanimmediatecessationoftheuse @Q offorceagainsttheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandurgentresumptionofnegotiations; x#x# 0 x    l 2.  Decidestoremainactivelyseizedofthe <U matter. x#x# xx-x  TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure. X xx-x  Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe 0Z representativesofCanada,Slovenia,theNetherlands,theUnitedStatesofAmericaandtheRussianFederation. Decision :Atthe3989thmeeting,on26March1999,draft ^ resolutionS/1998/328received3votesinfavour(China,Namibia,RussianFederation),and12against(Argentina,Bahrain,Brazil,Canada,France,Gabon,Gambia,Malaysia,Netherlands,Slovenia,UnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,UnitedStatesofAmerica),andwasnotadopted,havingfailedtoobtaintherequirednumberofvotes. "Ne xx-x  Followingthevote,statementsweremadebythe $dg representativesoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,France,Argentina,MalaysiaandBahrain,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofChina.xx-x  Followingthecompletionofthevotingprocedure,the D("m CouncilheardastatementbytherepresentativeofUkraine.xx-x  Inaccordancewiththedecisiontakenatthe3988th "*x$p meeting,theCouncilheardastatementbyMr.Jovanovic.xx-x  Statementsweremadebytherepresentativesof ,V&s Belarus,Cuba,BosniaandHerzegovinaandIndia. ,'t Ї  x TherepresentativesofCanadaandFrancemade  statementsonapointofprocedure.&  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    AA(b)0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom24Marchto i 15June1999andrequestsforameeting xx e tati  O,O, O, O,#idid 3          x Letterdated24March1999(S/1999/320)fromthe'representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,requestingthatanurgentmeetingoftheSecurityCouncilbeconvenedtoconsidertheunilateralmilitaryactionofNATOagainsttheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.  x Letterdated24March(S/1999/322)fromthe ,  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated24March(S/1999/323)fromthe (  representativeofBelarusaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,requestingthatanurgentmeetingoftheSecurityCouncilbeconvenedtoconsiderthemilitaryactionofNATOagainsttheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.  x Letterdated24March(S/1999/327)fromthe ^ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthedecisionoftheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatodeclareastateofwar.  x Letterdated24March(S/1999/332)fromthe > representativeofBelarusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebythePresidentofBelarus.  x Letterdated25March(S/1999/331)fromthe # representativeofTajikistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofTajikistan.  x Letterdated25March(S/1999/335)fromthe !p( representativeofUkraineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon24March1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofUkraine.  x Letterdated25March(S/1999/336)fromthe $- representativeofUkraineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon24March1999bytheVerkhovnaRada(Parliament)ofUkraine.  x Letterdated26March(S/1999/342)fromthe 'L"2 representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon25March1999bytheEuropeanCouncil.  x Letterdated26March(S/1999/343)fromthe d+%7 representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingajointstatementissuedon ,J'9 25March1999bytheMinistersofDefenceoftheStatesmembersoftheCommonwealthofIndependentStates(CIS).xx-x  Letterdated26March(S/1999/344)fromthe < representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated26March(S/1999/346)fromthe . @ representativeofMexicoaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingacommuniquissuedon14March1999bytheGovernmentofMexico.xx-x  Letterdated26March(S/1999/347)fromthe  E representativeofMexicoaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingacommuniquissuedon25March1999bythecountriesmembersofthePermanentMechanismforConsultationandConcertedPoliticalActioninLatinAmerica(RioGroup).xx-x  Letterdated26March(S/1999/351)fromthe  L representativeofKazakhstanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon25March1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofKazakhstan.xx-x  Letterdated26March(S/1999/352)fromthe ^Q representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganappealissuedonthesamedatebytheFederationCounciloftheFederalAssemblyoftheRussianFederationtotheparliamentsofallcountries,theInterParliamentaryUnion,theParliamentaryAssemblyoftheCouncilofEurope,theParliamentaryAssemblyofOSCEandtheInterParliamentaryAssemblyoftheStatesmembersofCIS.xx-x  Letterdated27March(S/1999/353)fromthe ^[ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated25March1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofYugoslaviatotheMinisterforForeignAffairsofNorwayandChairmaninOfficeofOSCE.xx-x  Letterdated29March(S/1999/357)fromthe \"b representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated29March(S/1999/359)fromthe %Xf representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganappealmadebytheMinistryforDevelopment,ScienceandtheEnvironmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated30March(S/1999/358)fromthe 8)#l representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementadoptedon27March1999bytheStateDumaoftheFederalAssemblyoftheRussianFederation. ,9'q   x Letterdated30March(S/1999/360)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated27March1999fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated31March(S/1999/363)fromthe  n representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon26March1999bytheOICContactGrouponBosniaandHerzegovinaandKosovo.  x Letterdated31March(S/1999/366)fromthe N   representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated1April(S/1999/368)fromthe   representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingstatementsmadebytheFederationCounciloftheFederalAssemblyoftheRussianFederationandtheStateDumaCommitteeonInternationalAffairs.  x Letterdated4April(S/1999/371)fromthe  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated4April(S/1999/375)fromthe (~ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated3April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatothePresidentoftheInternationalCommitteeoftheRedCross.  x Letterdated4April(S/1999/376)fromthe &|# representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated3April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugees.  x Letterdated4April(S/1999/377)fromthe $#z* representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated2April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheDirectorGeneraloftheUnitedNationsEducational,ScientificandCulturalOrganization.  x Letterdated6April(S/1999/388)fromthe "(x"1 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingajointstatementadoptedonthesamedatebytheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheGovernmentofSerbia.  x Letterdated6April(S/1999/398)fromthe X,&7 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentof  -v'8 theSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated1April1999fromthePresidentoftheBarAssociationofBelgradetotheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Notedated7April(S/1999/391)bythePresidentof P< theSecurityCouncil,circulating,pursuanttotheunderstandingreachedduringconsultationsofthewholeoftheSecurityCouncilheldon7April1999,anexchangeofcommunicationsdated2and3April1999betweentheSecretaryGeneralofNATOandtheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugees.xx-x  Letterdated7April(S/1999/394)fromthe lD representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthedeclarationoftheministerialmeetingoftheOICContactGrouponBosniaandHerzegovinaandKosovo,heldatGenevaon7April1999.xx-x  Letterdated8April(S/1999/405)fromthe j K representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheViennaDeclarationonPeaceandToleranceinKosovo,adoptedataconferenceheldatViennaon17and18March1999.xx-x  Letterdated8April(S/1999/413)fromthe JQ representativeofGermanyaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementmadeon7April1999bytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofGermany.xx-x  Letterdated9April(S/1999/402)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementwhichhehadmadeonthesamedateandwhichhehadalsotransmittedtothePresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheSecretaryGeneralofNATO,requestingtheircooperation.xx-x  Letterdated9April(S/1999/414)fromthe  ] representativeofGermanyaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheconclusionsonthesituationinKosovosetforthon8April1999bytheSpecialGeneralCounciloftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated9April(S/1999/451)fromthe #Bc representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon9April1999onbehalfoftheMovementonNonAlignedCountries.xx-x  Letterdated11April(S/1999/406)fromthe "(x"i representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated12April(S/1999/412)fromthe *%m representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedbytheSupremeCommandoftheArmyofYugoslavia.  -v'p Ї  x Letterdated14April(S/1999/423)fromthe  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated14April(S/1999/476)fromthe P representativeofCubaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingstatementsconcerningNATOactionagainsttheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,issuedon25Marchand7April1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofCuba.  x Letterdated15April(S/1999/428)fromthe    representativeofGermanyaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaproposalconcerningtheKosovocrisismadeon14April1999bytheGovernmentofGermany.  x Letterdated15April(S/1999/429)fromthe   representativeofGermanyaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheChairmanssummaryofthedeliberationsonKosovoattheinformalmeetingoftheheadsofStateandGovernmentoftheEuropeanUnionheldatBrusselson14April1999.  x Letterdated15April(S/1999/431)fromthe  representativeofUkraineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingexcerptsfromthestatementmadebythePresidentofUkraineathismeetingonthesamedatewiththerepresentativesofthenationalmassmediaonthemediationinitiativeofUkraineregardingthesettlementoftheKosovocrisis.  x Letterdated16April(S/1999/435)fromthe  representativeofCostaRicaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingacommuniquissuedon15April1999bytheGovernmentofCostaRica.  x Letterdated16April(S/1999/436)fromthe D$ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Identicallettersdated17April(S/1999/433)fromthe $#z* representativeofUkraineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated16April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofUkrainetothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,enclosingathreephaseplanofactiononthesettlementoftheYugoslavcrisisproposedbythePresidentofUkraine.  x Letterdated19April(S/1999/437)fromthe (@#2 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganaidemmoireoftheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.  x Letterdated19April(S/1999/446)fromthe X,&7 representativeofGuyanaaddressedtotheSecretary  -v'8 General,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon13April1999bytheGovernmentofGuyana.xx-x  Letterdated20April(S/1999/458)fromthe ; representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated18April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated21April(S/1999/461)fromthe  A representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaresolutionadoptedon3April1999bytheInterParliamentaryAssemblyofStatesmembersofCISontheDeclarationadoptedbythatAssemblyconcerningNATOmilitaryoperationsintheterritoryoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,andthetextoftheDeclaration.xx-x  Letterdated21April(S/1999/462)fromthe L J representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinginformationfromtheRussianFederationStateCommitteeonEnvironmentalProtectiononpossibleenvironmentalconsequencesofthemilitaryaggressionbyNATOagainstYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated22April(S/1999/465)fromthe JQ representativeofYemenaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated21April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofYementotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Identicallettersdated22April(S/1999/468)fromthe W representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheOICContactGrouponBosniaandHerzegovinaandKosovo.xx-x  Letterdated23April(S/1999/473)fromthe ~ ^ representativeofUruguayaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementconcerningthehumanitariansituationinKosovoissuedon22April1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofUruguay.xx-x  Letterdated23April(S/1999/475)fromthe $ d representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementonthequestionofthesettlementofthecrisisinKosovo,issuedonthesamedatebyanofficialrepresentativeoftheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheRussianFederation.xx-x  Letterdated24April(S/1999/472)fromthe )$k representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. ,('o Ї  x Letterdated26April(S/1999/479)fromthe  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated27April(S/1999/484)fromthe P representativeofMexicoaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated21April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofMexicototheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated28April(S/1999/490)fromthe    representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingconclusionsissuedon26April1999bytheCounciloftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated30April(S/1999/496)fromthe ,  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated30April(S/1999/497)fromthe (  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated3May(S/1999/506)fromthe ^ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated27April1999fromthePresidentoftheYugoslavCommissionforCooperationwiththeUnitedNationsChildrensFund(UNICEF)andthePromotionoftheStatusofWomentotheExecutiveDirectorofUNICEF.  x Letterdated4May(S/1999/510)fromthe $  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated4May(S/1999/511)fromthe t$ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganopenletterdated30April1999fromtheMinisterforAgricultureoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatoMinistersforAgricultureandspecializedgovernmentalagenciesinthefieldofagriculture.  x Letterdated6May(S/1999/516)fromthe r#+ representativeofGermanyaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedbytheChairmanofthemeetingoftheG-8MinistersforForeignAffairs,heldatthePetersbergCentre,Bonn,on6May1999.  x Letterdated6May(S/1999/526)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimthathehaddecidedtoappointCarlBildt(Sweden)andEduardKukan(Slovakia)ashisSpecialEnvoysfortheBalkans.  x Letterdated7May(S/1999/527)fromthePresident +4&7 oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral, ,&8 informinghimthathisletterdated6May1999(S/1999/526)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheyhadtakennoteofhisdecision.xx-x  Letterdated7May(S/1999/531)fromthe P< representativeofBosniaandHerzegovinaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosures.xx-x  Letterdated14May(S/1999/562)fromthe  L@ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated17May(S/1999/564)fromthe  D representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganaidemmoiredated15May1999oftheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated17May(S/1999/574andCorr.1)fromthe ( J representativeofUkraineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromthePresidentofUkrainetotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingajointdeclarationontheKosovocrisisadoptedbythePresidentsofcentralEuropeanStatesattheirsixthinformalmeeting,heldatLviv,Ukraine,on14and15May1999.xx-x  Letterdated19May(S/1999/589)fromthe R representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheconclusionsregardingKosovoissuedon17May1999bytheCouncil(GeneralAffairs)oftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated20May(S/1999/592)fromthe $X representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheRussianFederation.xx-x  Letterdated25May(S/1999/604)fromthe  Z^ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated25May(S/1999/605)fromthe "b representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated25May(S/1999/607)fromthe P%f representativeofIndiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,enclosingastatementmadeon22May1999bytheofficialspokesmanoftheGovernmentofIndia.xx-x  Letterdated27May(S/1999/630)fromthe (#k representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganinformationnotedated24May1999fromtheRussianFederationStateCommitteeonEnvironmentalProtectiononthenegativeeffectsofthemilitaryactionagainsttheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia. 1-'q 1 1  x Letterdated30May(S/1999/628)fromthe  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated1June(S/1999/631)fromthe P representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated2June(S/1999/637)fromthe  L representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingamemorandumonincidentsalongtheYugoslavAlbanianborder.  x Letterdated2June(S/1999/638)fromthe d  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated2June(S/1999/650)fromthe  `  representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon31May1999bytheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated4June(S/1999/659)fromthe x representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterfromtheMinisterforDevelopment,ScienceandEnvironmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheExecutiveDirectoroftheUnitedNationsEnvironmentProgramme.  x Letterdated7June(S/1999/653)fromthe v representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated7June(S/1999/655)fromthe r! representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated7June(S/1999/658)fromthe R ' representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    3.0 x Letterdated7May1999fromthePermanent #, RepresentativeofChinatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncile n] Yugo $^  O,O, O, O,#idid 3%1 /xx         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    JJ(a)0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom8to &G!1 14May1999e _ Yugo `  O,O, O, O,#idid 3'"2xx           8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 4000(8May (%#4 1999);o 3  4001(14May1999). xx   x Resolutionsadopted: none. _*$6   x Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1999/12. '+}%7 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.4000andCorr.1;ob ncie 3   +E&8 o 3  S/PV.4001., '9xx 8 x 8x"x" Consultationsofthewhole: 8,10,11,13,14oQd iaa 3   9 and21May1999. `"`" ;b xx-x  Atthe 4000thmeeting,heldon8May1999 in < accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilincludedinitsagendatheitementitled Letterdated7May1999fromthePermanentRepresentativeofChinatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1999/523).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited N D therepresentativesofAlbania,Belarus,Cuba,India,IraqandUkraine,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited L K VladislavJovanovic,athisrequest,toaddresstheCouncil.xx-x  TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentatives *N ofChina,theUnitedStatesofAmerica,theRussianFederation,theNetherlands,Argentina,France,Namibia,Canada,Bahrain,Malaysia,SloveniaandtheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofGabon.xx-x  Inaccordancewiththedecisiontakenearlierinthe FV meeting,theCouncilheardastatementbyMr.Jovanovic.xx-x  Statementswerealsomadebytherepresentativesof $Y Belarus,Iraq,Cuba,AlbaniaandIndia.xx-x  TherepresentativeofChinamadeafurtherstatement. \ xx-x  Atthe 4001stmeeting,heldon14May1999 in ^ accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled Letterdated7May1999fromthePermanentRepresentativeofChinatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1999/523).xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe $f Council(S/PRST/1999/12),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, P%g recalledthepressstatementbythePresidenton8May1999;expresseditsdeepdistressandconcernoverthebombingoftheEmbassyofthePeoplesRepublicofChinaintheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaon7May1999,whichhadcausedseriouscasualtiesandpropertydamage;expressedprofoundregretsoverthebombinganddeepsorrowforthelossoflives,injuriesandpropertydamagecausedbythebombing;bearinginmindtheCharteroftheUnitedNations,reaffirmedthattheprincipleoftheinviolabilityofdiplomaticpersonnelandpremisesmustberespectedinall  -v'q casesinaccordancewithinternationallyacceptednorms;stressedtheneedforacompleteandthoroughinvestigationofthebombingbyNATO;andtooknoteofthefactthataninvestigationhadbeeninitiatedbyNATOandawaitedtheresultsofthatinvestigation.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/12,seeappendixVI.)& n e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    AA(b)0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom7Mayto 3  15June1999andrequestforameetinge Dr Yugo r  O,O, O, O,#idid 3 Q xx           x Letterdated7May1999(S/1999/523)fromthe'n3 8r representativeofChinaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,requestingthatanurgentmeetingoftheSecurityCouncilbeconvenedtodiscusstheNATOattackagainsttheChineseEmbassyinBelgrade.  x Letterdated9May(S/1999/529)fromthe G  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementregardingtheairstrikesbyNATOforcesontheEmbassyofChinainBelgrade,issuedon8May1999bytheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.  x Letterdated10May(S/1999/530)fromthe E representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementontheNATOattackagainsttheEmbassyofChinainBelgrade,issuedon8May1999bytheDepartmentofForeignAffairsofSouthAfrica.  x Letterdated10May(S/1999/535)fromthe C representativeofChinaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementconcerningtheNATOattackagainsttheEmbassyofChinainBelgrade,issuedon8May1999bytheGovernmentofChina.  x Letterdated10May(S/1999/541)fromthe y% representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated27May(S/1999/619)fromthe "u) representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganaidemmoireissuedon26May1999bytheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    4.0 x SecurityCouncilresolutions1160(1998),1199 &6!0 (1998)and1203(1998)e s{ x  )|  O,O, O, O,#idid 3'!1xx         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    JJ(a)0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom (#3 13Mayto2June1999e } x  q~  O,O, O, O,#idid 3)#4xx         o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 4003(14May1999).*$6xx   x Resolutionsadopted: 1239(1999). d+%7    x Presidentialstatements: none. ,,&8    x Verbatimrecords: S/PV.4003. ,J'9 8 x 8x"x" Consultationsofthewhole: 7,13and27May;o ing 3   9 2,8!10and15June1999. `"`" xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe < SecurityCouncilheldon13May1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatonthestepstakenwithregardtotheInterAgencyNeedsAssessmentMissiontoKosovoandotherareasoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.xx-x  Atthe 4003rdmeeting,heldon14May1999 in  C accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilincludedinitsagendatheitementitled SecurityCouncilresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998)and1203(1998).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  I therepresentativesofAlbania,Belarus,BosniaandHerzegovina,Cuba,Egypt,theIslamicRepublicofIran,Jordan,Kuwait,Morocco,Pakistan,Qatar,SaudiArabia,Senegal,Turkey,Ukraine,theUnitedArabEmiratesandYemen,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited hS VladislavJovanovic,athisrequest,toaddresstheCouncil.xx-x  Inresponsetotherequestcontainedinaletterdated FV 13May1999fromtherepresentativeofQatar(S/1999/522),thePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,extendedaninvitationunderrule39oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofproceduretoAhmadHajiHosseini,DeputyPermanentObserveroftheOrganizationoftheIslamicConferencetotheUnitedNations.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  ^ (S/1999/517)submittedbyArgentina,Bahrain,BosniaandHerzegovina,Brazil,Egypt,Gabon,theGambia,theIslamicRepublicofIran,Jordan,Kuwait,Malaysia,Morocco,Namibia,Pakistan,Qatar,SaudiArabia,Senegal,Slovenia,Turkey,theUnitedArabEmiratesandYemen.xx-x  TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure. $ e xx-x  Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe % g representativesofBahrain,Malaysia,theUnitedStatesofAmerica,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,Canada,France,theGambia,Namibia,ChinaandtheRussianFederation. Decision: Atthe4003rdmeeting,on14May1999,draft *V$m resolutionS/1999/517wasadoptedasresolution1239(1999)by13votesinfavour(Argentina,Bahrain,Brazil,Canada,France,Gabon,Gambia,Malaysia,Namibia,Netherlands,Slovenia,UnitedKingdomofGreatBritainand  -v'q NorthernIreland,UnitedStatesofAmerica)tononeagainst,withtwoabstentions(China,RussianFederation). r   x Byresolution1239(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter  alia,invitedtheOfficeoftheUnitedNationsHigh P CommissionerforRefugeesandotherinternationalhumanitarianrelieforganizationstoextendreliefassistancetotheinternallydisplacedpersonsinKosovo,theRepublicofMontenegroandotherpartsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,aswellastootherciviliansbeingaffectedbytheongoingcrisis;andcalledforaccessforUnitedNationsandallotherhumanitarianpersonneloperatinginKosovoandotherpartsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.(Forthefulltextofresolution1239(1999),seeappendixV.)  x Followingthevote,statementsweremadebythe n  representativesofArgentinaandBrazil.  x Inaccordancewiththedecisiontakenearlierinthe L  meeting,theCouncilheardastatementbyMr.Jovanovic.  x TherepresentativeoftheNetherlandsmadea * statement.  x TheCouncilthenheardstatementsbyPakistan,Qatar, ^ SaudiArabia,theIslamicRepublicofIran,Egypt,Ukraine,Belarus,CubaandAlbania.  x Inaccordancewiththedecisiontakenearlierinthe  meeting,theCouncilheardastatementbytheDeputyPermanentObserverofOICtotheUnitedNations.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon27 T  May1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedapreliminarybriefingontheworkoftheInterAgencyNeedsAssessmentMissiondispatchedtoKosovoandotherareasoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon2June1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheSecretaryGeneralonhiscontactswithEuropeanleadersonthesituationinandaroundKosovoandbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforHumanitarianAffairsontheInterAgencyNeedsAssessmentMissiontoKosovoandotherareasoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.& n e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    AA(b)0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom6Mayto %1 / 15June1999e    O,O, O, O,#idid 3& 0xx           x Letterdated6May1999(S/1999/522)fromthe'n% representativeofQataraddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated6May(S/1999/542)fromthe _*$6 representativeofTurkeyaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  z,&9 xx-x  Letterdated7May(S/1999/528)fromthe 9  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated27May(S/1999/620)fromthe P= representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingamemorandumonthehumanitarianconsequencesoftheNATOaggressionagainsttheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated5June(S/1999/647)fromthe  C representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon3June1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.&  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    +x5.0  SecurityCouncilresolutions1160(1998),1199 G J (1998),1203(1998)and1239(1999) ## e ϝ    O,O, O, O,#idid 3        e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    *x(a)0  ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilon9and b M 10June1999e   Ҡ  O,O, O, O,#idid 3*N##         o 3  8 x 8x"x" MeetingsoftheCouncil: 4011(10June1999).@P`"`" 'GÝ xx-x  Resolutionsadopted: 1244(1999). ^Q xx-x  Presidentialstatements: none. &R o[ anF 3  8 x 8x"x" Verbatimrecords: S/PV.4011;S/PV.4011 S o 3  (Resumption). `"`" xx-x  Consultationsofthewhole: 8!10and15June1999.oV anF 3   (~U xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon9 >W June1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheSpecialEnvoysoftheSecretaryGeneralfortheBalkansonthelatestdevelopmentsconcerningKosovo,inparticularthediplomaticeffortstosecureapeacefulsettlementofthecrisis.xx-x  Atthe 4011thmeeting,heldon10June1999 in <^ accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilincludedinitsagendatheitementitled SecurityCouncilresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998),1203(1998)and1239(1999),havingbeforeitlettersdated6Mayand7June1999fromtherepresentativeofGermanytothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1999/516andS/1999/649);aletterdated5June1999fromtherepresentativeofYugoslaviatotheSecretaryGeneral(S/1999/646);andaletterdated10June1999fromtheSecretaryGeneraltothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1999/663).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited (@#k therepresentativesofAlbania,Belarus,Bulgaria,CostaRica,Croatia,Cuba,Germany,Hungary,theIslamicRepublicofIran,Italy,Japan,Mexico,Norway,theformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia,TurkeyandUkraine,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithoutthe ,('p righttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited P VladislavJovanovic,athisrequest,toaddresstheCouncil.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution .  (S/1999/661)submittedbyBahrain,Canada,France,Gabon,Germany,Italy,Japan,theNetherlands,theRussianFederation,Slovenia,Ukraine,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.  x Inaccordancewiththedecisiontakenearlierinthe ,  meeting,theCouncilheardastatementbyMr.Jovanovic.  x TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure.  `    x Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe  v  representativesofNamibia,theRussianFederationandChina. Decision: Atthe4011thmeeting,heldon10June1999,draft  resolutionS/1999/661wasadoptedasresolution1244(1999)by14votesinfavour(Argentina,Bahrain,Brazil,Canada,France,Gabon,Gambia,Malaysia,Namibia,Netherlands,Slovenia,RussianFederation,UnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,UnitedStatesofAmerica)tononeagainst,with1abstention(China). v   x Byresolution1244(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter  alia,decidedonthedeploymentinKosovo,underUnited T  Nationsauspices,ofinternationalcivilandsecuritypresences,withappropriateequipmentandpersonnelasrequired;andwelcomedtheagreementoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatosuchpresences;requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltoappoint,inconsultationwiththeSecurityCouncil,aSpecialRepresentativetocontroltheimplementationoftheinternationalcivilpresence;furtherrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltoinstructhisSpecialRepresentativetocoordinatecloselywiththeinternationalsecuritypresencetoensurethatbothpresencesoperatedtowardsthesamegoalsandinamutuallysupportivemanner;authorizedMemberStatesandrelevantinternationalorganizationstoestablishtheinternationalsecuritypresenceinKosovoassetoutinpoint4ofannex2totheresolutionwithallnecessarymeanstofulfilitsresponsibilitiesunderparagraph9oftheresolution;affirmedtheneedfortherapidearlydeploymentofeffectiveinternationalcivilandsecuritypresencestoKosovo;demandedthatthepartiescooperatefullyintheirdeployment;anddecidedthattheinternationalcivilandsecuritypresenceswereestablishedforaninitial periodof12months,tocontinuethereafterunlessthe +&5 SecurityCouncildecidedotherwise.(Forthefulltextofresolution1244(1999),seeappendixV.) xx-x  Followingthevote,statementsweremadebythe 8 representativesofSlovenia,France,theNetherlands,Canada,theUnitedStatesofAmerica,Malaysia,Brazil,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,Argentina,BahrainandGabon,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeoftheGambia.xx-x  TheSecretaryGeneralmadeastatement.  ? xx-x  Themeetingwassuspended.  A xx-x  Upontheresumptionofthemeeting,theCouncilheard  C statementsbytherepresentativesofGermany(onbehalfoftheStatesmembersoftheEuropeanUnion,Bulgaria,Cyprus,theCzechRepublic,Estonia,Hungary,Latvia,Lithuania,Poland,RomaniaandSlovakia,aswellasIcelandandLiechtenstein,whichalignedthemselveswiththestatement),Japan,Norway,CostaRica,Belarus,Cuba,Ukraine,Croatia,Hungary,theIslamicRepublicofIran,Albania,theformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia,BulgariaandMexico.xx-x  Furtherstatementsweremadebytherepresentatives &N oftheUnitedStatesofAmerica,CubaandtheNetherlands.xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonapointof Q procedure.xx-x  TherepresentativeofCubamadeafurtherstatement. T & n e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    *x(b)0  Communicationsreceivedfrom6Mayto -W 15June1999e ޼    O,O, O, O,#idid 3KX##         xx-x  Letterdated6May1999(S/1999/516)fromthe'n-Ҽ representativeofGermanyaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedbytheChairmanofthemeetingoftheG-8MinistersforForeignAffairs,heldatthePetersbergCentre,Bonn,on6May1999.xx-x  Letterdated4June(S/1999/648)fromthe A"` representativeofFranceaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmitting,onbehalfoftheChairmenoftheRambouilletConference,FranceandtheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,theRambouilletAccords:InterimAgreementforPeaceandSelfGovernmentinKosovo.xx-x  Letterdated5June(S/1999/646)fromthe ?'!g representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated4June1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated7June(S/1999/649)fromthe u+%m representativeofGermanyaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheagreementonprinciples -['o (peaceplan)concerningaresolutionoftheKosovocrisispresentedtotheleadershipoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviabythePresidentofFinland,representingtheEuropeanUnion,andtheSpecialRepresentativeofthePresidentoftheRussianFederation.  x Letterdated9June(S/1999/662)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheInterAgencyNeedsAssessmentMissiondispatchedbytheSecretaryGeneraltoKosovoandotherareasoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviabetween16and27May1999.  x Letterdated10June(S/1999/663)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated10June(S/1999/667)fromthe L  representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementconcerningthesuspensionofthebombingoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,madeon10June1999bythePresidentoftheRussianFederation.  x Letterdated11June(S/1999/675)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil, h informinghimofhisintentiontoappointSergioVieiradeMello,UnderSecretaryGeneralforHumanitarianAffairsandEmergencyReliefCoordinator,toserveashisSpecialRepresentativeonaninterimbasis.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated12June  n (S/1999/672)pursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1244(1999),presentingapreliminaryoperationalconceptfortheoverallorganizationoftheinternationalcivilpresenceinKosovotobeknownastheUnitedNationsInterimAdministrationMissioninKosovo(UNMIK).xx-x  Letterdated14June(S/1999/676)fromthePresident l& oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated11June1999(S/1999/675)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheintentioncontainedtherein.xx-x  Letterdated15June(S/1999/682)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated10June1999fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthemilitarytechnicalagreementconcludedbyNATOmilitaryauthoritieswiththeFederalRepublicofYugoslavia. R2 ((Ҝ̛ Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]E. x InternationalTribunalforthe -3   x ProsecutionofPersonsResponsible e4   x forSeriousViolationsofInternational G5   x HumanitarianLawCommittedinthe )6   x TerritoryoftheFormerYugoslaviaS:a  7  X X XX O, X X#idV 3  7         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    1. x Backgroundinformationfortheperiod i:   x from16June1997to15June1998e    O,O, O, O,#idid 3 1 ;           0  0x##o 3  Resolution1126(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncilendorsedtherecommendationoftheSecretaryGeneralthatG!=F #F # A 0  0x##of27August19970 x#x#0F # #JudgesKaribiWhyte,OdioBenitoandJan,oncereplacedasmembersoftheTribunal,op  3   "e> wouldfinishtheCelebicicasewhichtheyhadbegunbeforeexpiryoftheirtermsof "-? office;andtooknoteoftheintentionoftheInternationalTribunaltofinishthecasebeforeNovember1998. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1166(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoestablishathirdTrialChamberofthe}%CF #F # 0 0  0x##of13May19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #InternationalTribunal,andtothatendtoamendarticles11,12and13oftheStatute E& D o<  3  oftheTribunalandtoreplacethosearticleswiththeprovisionssetoutintheannextotheresolution;andfurtherdecidedthatthreeadditionaljudgesshouldbeelectedassoonaspossibletoserveintheadditionalTrialChamber. F #F # ̜  >*$J Л 4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS55  11e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    2.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom  27Augustto8December1998e q hth '  O,O, O, O,#idid 3rxx         o 3  $I      8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3919(27August  1998);3944(17November1998). xx   x Resolutionsadopted: 1191(1998);1207(1998).  n    x Presidentialstatements: none.  6   x Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3919;S/PV.3944.     0 x Consultationsofthewhole: 18and26August; p  9and28September;2and20October;16,17and23November;2and8December1998;10June1999.o  3   xx $I         x Atthe 3919thmeeting,heldon27August1998 in 4  accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled InternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryoftheFormerYugoslavia.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  (S/1998/806)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3919thmeeting,on27August1998,draft J resolutionS/1998/806wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1191(1998). 0   x Byresolution1191(1998),theSecurityCouncil F forwardedthenominationsforJudgesoftheInternationalTribunalfortheFormerYugoslaviatotheGeneralAssemblyinaccordancewitharticle13(d)ofthestatuteoftheTribunal.(Forthefulltextofresolution1191(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe D$ SecurityCouncilheldon2October1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbythePresidentoftheInternationalTribunalfortheFormerYugoslaviaontheworkoftheTribunal,inparticularonthecontinuingrefusaloftheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatocooperatewiththeTribunalbyfailingtoarrestandtransfertoitscustodythreepersonsindictedbytheTribunal,asreportedinherletterdated8September1998(S/1998/839).  x Atthe 3944thmeeting,heldon17November1998  'b!/  inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitsprior '*"0 consultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled InternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryoftheFormerYugoslavia,havingbeforeitlettersdated8September,22Octoberand6November ,&6 1998fromthePresidentoftheTribunaltothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/839,S/1998/990andS/1998/1040).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited P: therepresentativesofGermanyandItaly,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  @ (S/1998/1082)submittedbyFrance,Germany,Italy,Japan,Portugal,Sweden,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,joinedbySlovenia.xx-x  TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure.  F xx-x  Beforethevote,therepresentativeofChinamadea ( H statement. Decision :Atthe3944thmeeting,on17November1998, K draftresolutionS/1998/1082wasadoptedasresolution1207(1998)by14votesinfavour(Bahrain,Brazil,CostaRica,France,Gabon,Gambia,Japan,Kenya,Portugal,RussianFederation,Slovenia,Sweden,UnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,UnitedStatesofAmerica)tononeagainst,with1abstention(China). `Q xx-x  Byresolution1207(1998),theSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,called >T upontheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,andallotherStateswhichhadnotalreadydoneso,totakeanymeasuresnecessaryundertheirdomesticlawtoimplementtheprovisionsofresolution827(1993)andthestatuteoftheTribunal;condemnedthefailuretodateoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatoexecutethearrestwarrantsissuedbytheTribunalagainstthethreeindividualsreferredtointheletterof8September1998(S/1998/839);anddemandedtheimmediateandunconditionalexecutionofthosearrestwarrants,includingthetransfertothecustodyoftheTribunalofthoseindividuals.(Forthefulltextofresolution1207(1998),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon8 $ b December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbythePresidentoftheInternationalTribunalfortheFormerYugoslaviaonthenoncompliancebytheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviawithresolution1207(1998),withspecificregardtoitsrefusaltoexecutethearrestwarrantagainsttheindividualsreferredtointhatresolution.  z*$j & n  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    3.0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom10August1998  to15June1999e sal   O,O, O, O,#idid 3rxx           x NotebytheSecretaryGeneraldated10August1998  (S/1998/737),transmittingthefifthannualreportofthe'n InternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryoftheFormerYugoslaviasince1991,submittedbythePresidentoftheTribunalinaccordancewitharticle34ofitsstatute.  x Letterdated8September(S/1998/839)fromthe N   PresidentoftheInternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryoftheFormerYugoslaviasince1991addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated17September(S/1998/867)fromthe L  representativeofBosniaandHerzegovinaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated9October(S/1998/936)fromthe H representativeofQataraddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated19October(S/1998/964)fromthe  representativeofCroatiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated22October(S/1998/990)fromthe > PresidentoftheInternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryoftheFormerYugoslaviasince1991addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated6November(S/1998/1040)fromthe <% PresidentoftheInternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryoftheFormerYugoslaviasince1991addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated9November(S/1998/1051)fromthe :$, representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedbytheFederalMinistryofJusticeoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaconcerningtheallegedrefusalofYugoslaviatoissuevisastoofficialsoftheInternationalTribunal.  x Letterdated25November(S/1998/1124)fromthe 8)#3 ProsecutoroftheInternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryoftheFormerYugoslaviasince1991addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  -v'8 Їxx-x  Letterdated16March1999(S/1999/383)fromthe 8 PresidentoftheInternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryoftheFormerYugoslaviasince1991addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated27May(S/1999/617)fromthe  ? representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheRussianFederationconcerningtheindictmentofseveralseniorpoliticalandmilitaryleadersoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviabytheInternationalTribunalfortheFormerYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated29May(S/1999/625)fromthe 6 H representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon27May1999bytheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviafollowingtheindictmentofthePresidentofYugoslaviaandotherseniorYugoslavofficialsbytheInternationalTribunalfortheFormerYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated9June(S/1999/665)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated7June1999fromtheProsecutoroftheInternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryoftheFormerYugoslaviasince1991totheSecretaryGeneral.S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    +xF.  ThesituationintheformerYugoslaviaS:a sal C  X X XX O, X X#idV 3 .Z         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    +x1.0  ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilon ] 20October1998e sal O  O,O, O, O,#idid 3T ^##         o 3  $I      xx-x  MeetingsoftheCouncil: none. j!` xx-x  Resolutionsadopted: none. 2"a xx-x  Presidentialstatements: none. "Pb xx-x  Verbatimrecords: none. #c xx-x0  Consultationsofthewhole: 16September;16and $d 20October1998;18March;2June1999.o  3   ## $I       xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe h& g SecurityCouncilheldon20October1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatonthehumanitariansituationintheentireterritoryoftheformerYugoslavia,focusingonthesituationoftherefugeesandinternallydisplacedpersons.  f+%n & n  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    2.0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom23July1998  to15June1999e F sal   O,O, O, O,#idid 3rxx           x Letterdated23July1998(S/1998/691)fromthe  representativesofBosniaandHerzegovina,Croatia,'n0 SloveniaandtheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated1July1998fromtheMinistersforForeignAffairsofBosniaandHerzegovina,Croatia,SloveniaandtheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniatotheChairmaninOfficeofOSCE.  x Letterdated26August(S/1998/811)fromthe l  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated14August1998fromtheFederalMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheMinisterforForeignAffairsofPolandandChairmaninOfficeofOSCE.  x Letterdated5February1999(S/1999/120)fromthe j  representativesofBosniaandHerzegovina,Croatia,SloveniaandtheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated12February(S/1999/152)fromthe  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated25February(S/1999/209)fromthe (~ representativesofBosniaandHerzegovina,Croatia,SloveniaandtheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  Їxx-x  Letterdated9March(S/1999/266)fromthe  representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated22April(S/1999/469)fromthe P# representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated27May(S/1999/615)fromthe  L' representativesofBosniaandHerzegovina,Croatia,SloveniaandtheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniatotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaresolutiononthestatusofYugoslaviaintheConventiononWetlands(Ramsar,IslamicRepublicofIran,1971),adoptedbytheConferenceoftheContractingPartiestotheRamsarConventionatits7thmeeting,heldatSanJosfrom10to18May1999.xx-x  Letterdated29May(S/1999/626)fromthe L 1 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated30May(S/1999/629)fromthe H5 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. xx-x  Letterdated3June(S/1999/639)fromthe 9 representativesofBosniaandHerzegovina,Croatia,SloveniaandtheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. F< ((  f<  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   ^"֜^#֛h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter8  0  0x##ThesituationinSierraLeoneh G%  % #idS 3    O,  x#x#         S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiodxx#x# 0  0x##from16June1997to15June1998S:aq' osla '(  X X XX O, X X#idV 3Z dx#x#           o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,expressedconcernaboutthegravecrisisinSierra  F #F # )   0  0x##(S/PRST/1997/36)of0 x#x#0F # #Leonewhichendangeredthepeace,securityandstabilityofthewholeregionand,  F #F # o)  3   + 0  0x##11July19970& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #inparticular,aboutitspossiblenegativeimpactontheongoingpeaceprocessin   neighbouringLiberia;stronglysupportedthedecisionadoptedbytheAssemblyofHeadsofStateandGovernmentoftheOrganizationofAfricanUnity(OAU)atitsthirtythirdordinarysession,heldinHararefrom2to4June1997,inwhichitappealedtotheleadersoftheEconomicCommunityofWestAfricanStates(ECOWAS)andtheinternationalcommunitytohelpthepeopleofSierraLeonetorestoreconstitutionalorderinthatcountry;welcomedthemediationeffortsinitiatedbyECOWASandexpresseditsfullsupportfortheobjectivesofthoseeffortsassetoutinthefinalcommuniqu(S/1997/499)issuedatthemeetingoftheECOWASForeignMinisters,heldatConakryon26June1997;andstateditsreadinesstoconsiderappropriatemeasuresifconstitutionalorderwasnotrestoredinSierraLeone. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,againcondemnedtheoverthrowofthedemocraticallyF #F # E0   0  0x##(S/PRST/1997/42)of0 x#x#0F # #electedGovernmentofPresidentKabbah;calleduponthemilitaryjuntatobringaboutLVF #F # oQ0  3  o1 0  0x##6August19970& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #theunconditionalrestorationofthatGovernment;andunderlinedtheneedtoimplement  theAbidjanAgreementwhichcontinuedtoserveasaviableframeworkforpeace,stabilityandreconciliationinSierraLeone. F #F #   0  0x##o 3  Resolution1132(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,demandedF #F # 4 0  0x##of8October1997o14  3  0 x#x#0F # #thatthemilitaryjuntatakeimmediatestepstorelinquishpowerinSierraLeoneand  makewayfortherestorationofthedemocraticallyelectedGovernmentandareturntoconstitutionalorder;imposedtravelsanctionsagainstmembersofthemilitaryjuntaandadultmembersoftheirfamilies;furtherdecidedtobanthesaleorsupplytoSierraLeoneofpetroleumandpetroleumproductsandarmsandrelatedmatrielofalltypes, # includingarmsandammunition,militaryvehiclesandequipment,paramilitaryequipmentandsparepartsforthoseitems;and,actingunderChapterVIIIoftheCharter,authorizedECOWAS,cooperatingwiththedemocraticallyelectedGovernmentofSierraLeone,toensurestrictimplementationoftheprovisionsoftheresolution. F #F #   0  0x##o 3  Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncilwelcomedthepeaceplanagreedatConakryon23October1997!)F #F # 8   0  0x##(S/PRST/1997/52)of0 x#x#0F # #betweentheECOWASCommitteeofFiveandrepresentativesofthejunta(S/1997/824,"*F #F # o9  3  9 0  0x##14November19970 x#x#0F # #annexII);andremindedallStatesoftheirobligationtocomplystrictlywiththeembargo h#r + onthesaleorsupplyofpetroleumandpetroleumproductsandarmsandrelatedmatriel 0$:!, ofalltypestoSierraLeone,andwiththeothermeasuresimposedbyitsresolution1132(1997). F #F #   0  0x##o 3  Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,welcomedthefactthattheruleofthemilitaryjunta�F #F # <   0  0x##(S/PRST/1998/5)of0 x#x#0F # #hadbeenbroughttoanend,andstressedtheimperativeneedfortheimmediate'$1F #F # o=  3  > 0  0x##26February19980 x#x#0F # #restorationofthedemocraticallyelectedGovernmentofPresidentKabbahandareturn f(p%2 toconstitutionalorder,inaccordancewithitsresolution1132(1997);expresseditsreadinesstoterminatethemeasuresimposedbyparagraphs5and6ofitsresolution1132(1997)assoonastheconditionsreferredtoinparagraph1ofthatresolutionhadbeenfulfilled;commendedtheimportantrolethatECOWAShadcontinuedtoplaytowardsthepeacefulresolutionofthecrisis;andsupportedtheintentionoftheSecretaryGeneral,subjecttosecurityconditionsontheground,totakerapidsteps - *8  towardsthereopeningoftheUnitedNationsliaisonofficeinFreetowninordertosupporttheactivitiesofhisSpecialEnvoy,andinparticulartoassistnationalreconciliationandpoliticaldialogue. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1156(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,welcomedPF #F # B 0  0x##of16March1998oB  3  0 x#x#0F # #thereturntoSierraLeoneofitsdemocraticallyelectedPresidenton10March1998;  n decidedtoterminate,withimmediateeffect,theprohibitionsonthesaleorsupplytoSierraLeoneofpetroleumandpetroleumproductsreferredtoinitsresolution1132(1997);welcomedtheintentionoftheSecretaryGeneraltomakeproposalsconcerningtheroleoftheUnitedNationsanditsfuturepresenceinSierraLeone;anddecidedtoreviewtheotherprohibitionsreferredtoinresolution1132(1997)inaccordancewithparagraph17ofthatresolutionandinthelightofdevelopmentsandfurtherdiscussionwiththeGovernmentofSierraLeone. F #F #   0  0x##o 3  Resolution1162(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,authorizedthedeployment,withimmediateeffect, F #F # +G 0  0x##of17April19980& x#x#oZG  3  0 & #& #0F # #ofupto10UnitedNationsmilitaryliaisonandsecurityadvisorypersonnelin n  accordancewithparagraph44ofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof18March1998(S/1998/249)toSierraLeoneforaperiodofupto90days,toworkundertheauthorityoftheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneral,tocoordinatecloselywiththeGovernmentofSierraLeoneandtheECOWASMonitoringGroup(ECOMOG),toreportonthemilitarysituationinthecountry,toascertainthestateofandtoassistinthefinalizationofplanningbyECOMOGforfuturetasks,suchastheidentificationoftheformercombatantelementstobedisarmedandthedesignofadisarmamentplan,aswellastoperformotherrelatedsecuritytasksasidentifiedinthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral. F #F #   0  0x##o 3  Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,condemnedasgrossviolationsofinternationalF #F # L   0  0x##(S/PRST/1998/13)of0 x#x#0F # #humanitarianlawtherecentatrocitiescarriedoutagainstthecivilianpopulation,TF #F # 1M 0  0x##o>L  3  20May19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #particularlywomenandchildren,ofSierraLeonebymembersoftheRevolutionary r UnitedFrontandthedeposedmilitaryjunta,includingwidespreadrape,mutilationandslaughter;calledforanimmediateendtoallviolenceagainstcivilians;expressedgraveconcernaboutreportsofmilitarysupportbeingprovidedtotherebels;andcalledonallStatestoobservestrictlytheprovisionsofresolution1132(1997)andtoavoidanyactionthatmightfurtherdestabilizethesituationinSierraLeone. F #F # 0  0x##o 3  Resolution1171(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,decidedtoterminatep#F #F # 0  0x##oQ  3  of5June19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #theremainingprohibitionsimposedbyparagraphs5and6ofresolution1132(1997); 8$ furtherdecided,withaviewtoprohibitingthesaleandsupplyofarmsandrelatedmatrieltonongovernmentalforcesinSierraLeone,thatallStatesshouldpreventthe r!& saleorsupply,bytheirnationalsorfromtheirterritories,orusingtheirflagvesselsoraircraft,ofarmsandrelatedmatrielofalltypes,includingweaponsandammunition, #X( militaryvehiclesandequipment,paramilitaryequipmentandsparepartsfortheaforementioned,toSierraLeoneotherthantotheGovernmentofSierraLeone;decidedalsothatthoserestrictionsshouldnotapplytothesaleorsupplyofarmsandrelated Z%+ matrielforthesoleuseinSierraLeoneofECOMOGortheUnitedNations;and "&x , expresseditsreadinesstoterminatethemeasuresreferredtointheresolutiononcethecontroloftheGovernmentofSierraLeonehadbeenfullyreestablishedoverallitsterritory,andwhenallnongovernmentalforceshadbeendisarmedanddemobilized. F #F #  ,('7 Ї 4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS55  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil  from25June1998to11June1999S:aY :  Z  X X XX O, X X#idV 3xx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3902(13July @ 1998);3957(18December1998);3963(7January1999);3964(12January1999);3986(11March1999);4005(15May1999);4012(11June1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1181(1998);1220 ( ~  (1999);1231(1999);1245(1999). xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1999/1;    S/PRST/1999/13. xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3902;S/PV.3957; H  S/PV.3963;S/PV.3964;S/PV.3986;S/PV.4005;S/PV.4012. xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 18and25June;   9Julyand18August;14,15and27October;10and24November;23,29and31December1998;6,7,11,12and22January;9,11,17and24February;8!10March;16and23April;12and19May;9!11June1999.oT\  3   xx H\   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe f SecurityCouncilheldon25June1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforHumanitarianAffairsandEmergencyReliefCoordinatoronthehumanitariansituationinSierraLeone.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon9  July1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthepoliticalandsecuritysituationinSierraLeone.  x Atthe 3902ndmeeting,heldon13July1998 in ($ accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinSierraLeone,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof9June1998(S/1998/486andAdd.1).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited $&+ therepresentativesofAustria,NigeriaandSierraLeone,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution )$$2 (S/1998/620)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations.  +?&5 xx-x  TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentativeof 5  Austria(onbehalfoftheStatesmembersoftheEuropeanUnionandBulgaria,Cyprus,theCzechRepublic,Estonia,Hungary,Lithuania,Poland,RomaniaandSlovakia,aswellasLiechtensteinandNorway,whichalignedthemselveswiththestatement)andNigeria.xx-x  Statementsweremadebytherepresentativesofthe  < UnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,Kenya,Slovenia,Japan,CostaRica,China,Bahrain,Gabon,Sweden,France,Portugal,Brazil,theGambiaandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeoftheRussianFederation.xx-x  TheCouncilthenproceededtovoteondraftresolution  C S/1998/620. Decision: Atthe3902ndmeeting,on13July1998,draft  F resolutionS/1998/620wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1181(1998). j H xx-x  Byresolution1181(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter *J alia,decidedtoestablishtheUnitedNationsObserver HK MissioninSierraLeone(UNOMSIL)foraninitialperiodofsixmonths,until13January1999;furtherdecidedthatitshouldincludeupto70militaryobserversaswellasasmallmedicalunit,withthenecessaryequipmentandciviliansupportstaff;anddecidedthattheelementsofUNOMSILreferredtointheresolutionshouldbedeployedwhentheSecretaryGeneralinformedtheCouncilthatsecurityarrangementsandthestatusofmissionagreementhadbeenconcluded.(Forthefulltextofresolution1181(1998),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon18 .W August1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthefirstprogressreportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNOMSIL(S/1998/750).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,whointroducedthereport.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon15 ",^ October1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsregardingtheallegedincursionofLiberiantroopsintoSierraLeone.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon27  'b!d October1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthesecondprogressreportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNOMSIL(S/1998/960).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,whointroducedthereport,onthesecurityandhumanitariansituationinSierraLeone.  G,&k   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon24   November1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationinSierraLeone,inparticularthemeetingoftheManoRiverUnion,heldatConakryon12November1998andattendedbythePresidentsofGuinea,LiberiaandSierraLeone,withtheparticipationoftheSpecialEnvoyoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica.̜  x Atthe 3957thmeeting,heldon18December1998   V  inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinSierraLeone,havingbeforeitthethirdprogressreportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNOMSIL(S/1998/1176).  x Inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinthe T  Councilspriorconsultations,thePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,extendedaninvitationunderrule39oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofproceduretotheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations.  x TheCouncilheardabriefingunderrule39ofits 4 provisionalrulesofprocedurebytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,whointroducedthethirdprogressreportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/1176).  x TheCouncilthenheardabriefingbytherepresentative  ofSweden,ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution1132(1997)concerningSierraLeone,abouthisvisitthepreviousweektoSierraLeoneandLiberia.  x StatementsweremadebytherepresentativesofFrance,Kenya,CostaRica,Japan,Brazil,theUnitedStatesofAmerica,Portugal,Slovenia,Gabon,theGambia,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,ChinaandtheRussianFederation.  x TherepresentativeofSwedenandtheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsrespondedtothecommentsandquestionsofmembersoftheCouncil.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon23 $ , December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthedeterioratingmilitaryandsecuritysituationinSierraLeone.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon29 (@#2 December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedafurtherbriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthesituationinSierraLeone,inparticularthemilitaryandsecuritysituationandtherelocationofsomeUNOMSILpersonneltoConakry. ,('7 Їxx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon31 7 December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthemilitaryandsecuritysituationinSierraLeone,inparticulartheeffortsoftheECOWASCommitteeofFivetosecureaceasefire.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon6  > January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsontherapidlydevelopingmilitarysituationinSierraLeone,inparticularontheentryintoFreetownoftherebelforcesandtheirreleaseofseveralhundredformerjuntasupportersfromthecentralprison.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon7 n F January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthecompletionoftheevacuationofUNOMSILpersonnelfromFreetown.xx-x  Atthe 3963rdmeeting,heldon7January1999 in L accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinSierraLeone.xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe 0R Council(S/PRST/1999/1),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, S expresseditsgraveconcernattheattacksbyarmedrebelsoftheformerjuntaandRevolutionaryUnitedFrontinthecapitalofSierraLeone,andattheresultingsufferingandlossoflife;condemnedtheunacceptableattemptbytherebelstooverthrowbyviolencethedemocraticallyelectedGovernmentofSierraLeone;alsocondemnedtherebelscontinuedcampaigntoterrorizethepopulationofSierraLeoneandespeciallytheatrocitiescommittedagainstwomenandchildren;demandedthattherebelslaydowntheirarmsimmediatelyandceaseallviolence;reiteratedoncemoreitsfirmsupportforthelegitimateanddemocraticallyelectedGovernmentofPresidentKabbah;reaffirmedtheobligationonallMemberStatestocomplystrictlywithexistingarmsembargoes;urgedtheCommitteecreatedpursuanttoresolution985(1995)andtheCommitteecreatedpursuanttoresolution1132(1997)topursueactivemeasurestoinvestigateviolationsoftheembargoesandtoreporttotheCouncil,withrecommendationsasappropriate;welcomedtheeffortstoresolvetheconflictbeingundertakenbytheGovernmentofPresidentKabbah;andfurtherendorsedtheapproachsetoutinthefinalcommuniquofthemeetinginAbidjanoftheECOWASCommitteeofSixonSierraLeoneof28December1998(S/1998/1232,annex).(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/1,seeappendixVI.) ,C'l   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon11  January1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthespecialreportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNOMSIL(S/1999/20)andreceivedanupdatebytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonrecentdevelopmentsinSierraLeone.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon12   January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedafurtherbriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinSierraLeone.  x Atthe 3964thmeeting,heldon12January1999 in l  accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinSierraLeone,havingbeforeitthethirdprogressreportandthespecialreportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNOMSIL(S/1998/1176andS/1999/20).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited 2 therepresentativesofSierraLeoneandTogo,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution 0 (S/1999/26)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3964thmeeting,on12January1999,draft  resolutionS/1999/26wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1220(1999). f!   x Byresolution1220(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter &|# alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofUNOMSILuntil13 D$ March1999;tooknoteoftheintentionoftheSecretaryGeneral,assetoutinparagraph37ofhisspecialreportonUNOMSIL(S/1999/20),toreducethenumberofmilitaryobserversinUNOMSILandtoretaininConakryasmallnumberwhowouldreturntoSierraLeonewhenconditionspermittedtogetherwiththenecessaryciviliansubstantiveandlogisticalsupportstaffundertheleadershipofhisSpecialRepresentative;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltokeeptheCouncilcloselyinformedonthesituationinSierraLeoneandtosubmitafurtherreporttotheCouncilwithrecommendationsonthefuturedeploymentofUNOMSILandtheimplementationofitsmandateby5March1999.(Forthefulltextofresolution1220(1999),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon22 *J%4 January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeeping ,&6 OperationsonthemilitarysituationinSierraLeone,inparticularontheallegedreadinessbytherebelstoacceptaceasefire.ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforHumanitarianAffairsonthedirehumanitariansituationofdisplacedciviliansinthecountry.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon11  = February1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneral,which,interalia,dealt 8 ? withthesituationinSierraLeone.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon17 lB February1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthepolitical,military,securityandhumanitariansituationinSierraLeone.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon8March1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthefifthreportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNOMSIL(S/1999/237).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralonthepolitical,military,securityandhumanitariansituationinSierraLeone.xx-x  Atthe 3986thmeeting,heldon11March1999 in hP accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinSierraLeone,havingbeforeitthefifthreportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNOMSIL(S/1999/237).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited fW therepresentativeofSierraLeone,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution F!] (S/1999/262)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations.xx-x  TheCouncilheardastatementbytherepresentative #Ba ofSierraLeone.xx-x  Statementsweremadebytherepresentativesofthe % d UnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,Canada,Argentina,theNetherlands,Malaysia,Namibia,Slovenia,Gabon,Brazil,theGambia,theUnitedStatesofAmericaandBahrain,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofChina.xx-x  TheCouncilthenproceededtovoteondraftresolution *%k S/1999/262.  ,q&m  Decision: Atthe3986thmeeting,on11March1999,draft   resolutionS/1999/262wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1231(1999). :   x Byresolution1231(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter P alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofUNOMSILuntil13  n June1999;welcomedtheintentionoftheSecretaryGeneraltoreestablishUNOMSILinFreetownassoonaspossible,andtothatendtoincreasethecurrentnumberofmilitaryobserversandhumanrightspersonnelasreferredtoinparagraphs46and54ofhisreport(S/1999/237),andtoredeploythenecessarystafftosupporttherelocationtoFreetown,subjecttostrictattentiontothesecuritysituationthere;expresseditssupportforallefforts,inparticularbyStatesmembersofECOWAS,aimedatpeacefullyresolvingtheconflictandrestoringlastingpeaceandstabilitytoSierraLeone;encouragedtheSecretaryGeneral,throughhisSpecialRepresentativeforSierraLeone,tofacilitatedialoguetothoseends;welcomedthestatementofthePresidentofSierraLeoneof7February1999(S/1999/138,annex)expressinghisGovernmentsreadinesstocontinueitseffortsfordialoguewiththerebels;andcalleduponallpartiesinvolved,especiallytherebels,toparticipateseriouslyinthoseefforts.(Forthefulltextofresolution1231(1999),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon23 \ April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthesecurity,humanitarianandpoliticalsituationinSierraLeone,inparticularonthebeginningofadialoguebetweentheGovernmentandtherebels.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon12 Z! May1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthesituationinSierraLeone,inparticular,themilitarysituation,theinternaltalksintheRevolutionaryUnitedFrontwhichhadbegunatLomattheendofApril1999,andtheprospectsforfuturetalksbetweentheGovernmentandtheFront.  x Atthe 4005thmeeting,heldon15May1999 in $* accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinSierraLeone.  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited (#0 therepresentativeofSierraLeone,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  s,&5 xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe 5  Council(S/PRST/1999/13),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, r6 welcomedtheholdingofinternaltalksbyarebeldelegationinLom;urgedtheGovernmentofSierraLeoneandrebelrepresentativestoensurethattherewerenofurtherobstaclestoastarttodirecttalkswithoutdelay;underlineditsstrongsupportforthemediationeffortsoftheUnitedNationswithintheLomprocess,inparticulartheworkoftheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneraltofacilitatedialogue,andforthekeyrolebeingplayedbythePresidentofTogo;welcomedtheintentionoftheSecretaryGeneraltoincrease,assecurityconditionspermitted,thepresenceonthegroundofUNOMSILwithincurrentlyauthorizedlevels,inanticipationofacessationofhostilities;alsowelcomedtheSecretaryGeneralsintentiontosendanassessmentteamtoSierraLeonetoexaminehowanexpandedUNOMSILwitharevisedmandateandconceptofoperationsmightcontributetotheimplementationofaceasefireandpeaceagreementintheeventofasuccessfuloutcometothenegotiationsbetweentheGovernmentofSierraLeoneandtherebels;expresseditsreadinesstoconsiderrecommendationsfromtheSecretaryGeneraltothatend;andreaffirmedtheobligationofallStatestocomplystrictlywiththeprovisionsoftheembargoonthesaleorsupplyofarmsandrelatedmatrielimposedbyits jM resolution1171(1998).(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/13,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon19 fQ May1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsontheceasefireagreementsignedbythePresidentofSierraLeoneandtheleaderoftheRevolutionaryUnitedFrontatLomon18May1999;aswellasonarrangementstodispatchaUnitedNationsmilitaryassessmentteamtoSierraLeoneinconnectionwithapossibleexpansionofUNOMSILanditsactivities.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon10 f"[ and11June1999,themembersoftheCouncilconsideredthesixthreportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNOMSIL(S/1999/645),whichwasintroducedbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,whoalsobriefedthemembersoftheCouncilonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationinSierraLeone,inparticularthepoliticalandmilitarysituation,theactivitiesofUNOMSILandthepeaceagreementreachedbetweentheGovernmentofSierraLeoneandtheRevolutionaryUnitedFront.xx-x  Atthe 4012thmeeting,heldon11June1999 in L+%g accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinuedits ,2'i considerationoftheitementitled ThesituationinSierraLeone,havingbeforeitthesixthreportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNOMSIL(S/1999/645).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited P therepresentativeofSierraLeone,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution    (S/1999/664)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe4012thmeeting,on11June1999,draft ,  resolutionS/1999/664wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1245(1999).     x Byresolution1245(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter (  alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofUNOMSILuntil13   December1999;stressedthatanoverallpoliticalsettlementandnationalreconciliationwereessentialtoachievingapeacefulresolutionoftheconflictinSierraLeone;welcomedtheholdingoftalksinLombetweentheGovernmentofSierraLeoneandrebelrepresentatives;underlineditsstrongsupportforallthoseinvolvedinthemediationeffortsoftheUnitedNationswithintheLomprocess,inparticulartheworkoftheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneraltofacilitatedialogue,andforthekeyrolebeingplayedbythePresidentofTogoascurrentChairmanofECOWAS;tooknoteoftheintentionoftheSecretaryGeneral,assetoutinparagraphs52to57ofhisreport,toreverttotheCouncilwithrecommendationsonanexpandedUNOMSILpresenceinSierraLeonewitharevisedmandateandconceptofoperationsintheeventofasuccessfuloutcometothenegotiationsbetweentheGovernmentofSierraLeoneandrebelrepresentativesinLom;andunderlinedthatfurthereventualdeploymentofUNOMSILshouldbeconsidered,takingintoaccountsecurityconditions.(Forthefulltextofresolution1245(1999),seeappendixV.)S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRC.0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom27May f$+ 1998to15June1999andreportsoftheSecretaryGeneralS:a in ]  X X XX O, X X#idV 3*& -xx           x Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe '4"0 representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.  Q,&6 xx-x  Noteverbaledated17June(S/1998/604)fromthe 6  PermanentMissionoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Addendumdated1July(S/1998/486/Add.1)tothefifth P: reportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated9June1998(S/1998/486)onthesituationinSierraLeone.xx-x  Letterdated10July(S/1998/629)fromthe  L> representativeofNigeriaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthejointcommuniquissuedon2July1998attheendofthemeetinghostedbytheChairmanofECOWASandHeadofStateofNigeriaandtheSecretaryGeneralandattendedbythePresidentofSierraLeoneandthePresidentofLiberia.xx-x  Letterdated16July(S/1998/673)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,proposing,followingtheusualconsultations,thatChina,Egypt,India,Kenya,Kyrgyzstan,NewZealand,Pakistan,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandZambiabeincludedinthelistofcountriescontributingmilitarypersonneltoUNOMSIL;andconfirmingthatBrigadierGeneralSubhashC.Joshi(India)wouldbetheChiefMilitaryObserver.xx-x  Letterdated21July(S/1998/674)fromthePresident hP oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated16July1998(S/1998/673)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheyagreedwiththeproposalcontainedthereinandnotedthatBrigadierGeneralSubhashC.Joshi(India)wouldbetheChiefMilitaryObserverofUNOMSIL.xx-x  Letterdated22July(S/1998/685)fromthe Y representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementonLiberiaandSierraLeoneissuedonthesamedatebythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated3August(S/1998/714)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,concerningtheestablishmentofsecurityarrangementsforUnitedNationspersonnelwiththeChairmanofECOWASandtheconclusionofthestatusofmissionagreementwiththeGovernmentofSierraLeone.xx-x  Letterdated5August(S/1998/715)fromthePresident  'b!e oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated3August1998(S/1998/714)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheinformationcontainedthereinregardingtheimplementationofresolution1181(1998).  G,&l   x Letterdated7August(S/1998/740)fromtheChairman   oftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution1132(1997)concerningSierraLeoneaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated11August(S/1998/741)fromthe  n representativeofSierraLeoneaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingadocumententitled Disarmament,DemobilizationandReintegrationProgrammecompiledbytheNationalCommitteeonDisarmament,DemobilizationandReintegration.  x FirstprogressreportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated12 l  AugustonUNOMSIL(S/1998/750),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolutions1162(1998),1171(1998)and1181(1998),describingthedeploymentofUNOMSILanditsprogressincarryingoutitsmandateanddevelopmentsinthesituationinSierraLeonesincehisreportof9June1998(S/1998/486).  x Letterdated17August(S/1998/772)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,reporting,interalia,onaspecialconferencethat l hehadconvenedinNewYorkon30July1998,incloseconsultationwiththeGovernmentofSierraLeone.  x Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe h representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe ." representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.  x SecondprogressreportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated ",) 16OctoberonUNOMSIL(S/1998/960),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1181(1998),describingdevelopmentsinSierraLeonesincehisfirstreport(S/1998/750),inparticularthepolitical,military,humanitarianandsecuritysituation,aswellasdisarmament,demobilizationandreintegration,humanrightsandsocioeconomicaspects.  x Letterdated15December(S/1998/1170)fromthe d)#2 ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution1132(1997)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  G,&6 xx-x  ThirdprogressreportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated 6  16DecemberonUNOMSIL(S/1998/1176)submittedpursuanttoresolutions1171(1998)and1181(1998),describingdevelopmentssincehissecondprogressreport(S/1998/960)andrecommendingthatthemandateofUNOMSILbeextendedforafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until13July1999.xx-x  Letterdated29December(S/1998/1232)fromthe p > representativeofTogoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,oninstructionsfromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsandCooperationofTogoandcurrentChairmanofECOWAS,thefinalcommuniquadoptedattheendoftheextraordinarymeetingoftheECOWASCommitteeofFiveonSierraLeone(nowCommitteeofSix)heldatAbidjanon28December1998.xx-x  Letterdated31December(S/1998/1236)fromthe T G ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution1132(1997)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteeonitsactivitiessinceitsestablishmentinOctober1997,submittedinaccordancewiththenotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilof29March1995(S/1995/234).xx-x  Letterdated6January1999(S/1999/17)fromthe P representativeofLiberiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromthePresidentofLiberiatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated7January(S/1999/18)fromthe V representativeofTogoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingacommuniquissuedonthesamedatebytheOfficeofthePresidentofTogo.xx-x  SpecialreportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated7January 0 [ onUNOMSIL(S/1999/20),submittedinviewoftheseriousdevelopmentsinthecountrysincehislastreport(S/1998/1176),containingupdatedinformationandrecommendingthatthemandateofUNOMSILbeextendedforatwomonthperiod,until13March1999.xx-x  Letterdated14January(S/1999/47)fromthe .%b representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon12January1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated15January(S/1999/44)fromthe ("g representativeofUkraineaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated19January(S/1999/73)fromthe representativeofSierraLeoneaddressedtotheSecretary  ,`&l General,transmittingaletterdated5January1999fromthePresidentofSierraLeonetotheSecretaryGeneral.   x Letterdated21January(S/1999/68)fromthe  representativeofSierraLeoneaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon16January1999bytheGovernmentofSierraLeone.  x Letterdated3February(S/1999/111)fromthe  L ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution1132(1997)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated10February(S/1999/138)fromthe d  representativeofSierraLeoneaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganaddressmadetothenationon7February1999bythePresidentofSierraLeone.  x Letterdated16February(S/1999/174)fromthe (  ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution1132(1997)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated22February(S/1999/186)fromthe @ representativeofSierraLeoneaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganaddressmadetothenationon21February1999bythePresidentofSierraLeone.  x Letterdated22February(S/1999/193)fromthe  representativeofLiberiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon19January1999bytheGovernmentofLiberia.  x Letterdated25February(S/1999/213)fromthe r! representativeofLiberiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated23February1999fromthePresidentofLiberiatotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated1March(S/1999/224)fromthe & representativeofSierraLeoneaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganaddressmadetothenationon28February1999bythePresidentofSierraLeone.  x FifthreportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated4March "N+ onUNOMSIL(S/1999/237),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1220(1999),containingrecommendationsonthefuturedeploymentofUNOMSILandtheimplementationofitsmandate,andrecommendingthatthemandateofUNOMSILbeextendedforafurtherperiodofthreemonths,until13June1999.  x Letterdated26March(S/1999/350)fromtheChairman (#3 oftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution1132(1997)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. ,,&8 xx-x  Letterdated5April(S/1999/381)fromtheChairman 8 oftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution1132(1997)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated3May(S/1999/508)fromthe  n= representativeofSierraLeoneaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganaddressmadetothenationon27April1999bythePresidentofSierraLeoneontheoccasionofthethirtyeighthanniversaryoftheindependenceofSierraLeone.xx-x  Letterdated19May(S/1999/585)fromthe lD representativeofTogoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheagreementonaceasefireinSierraLeonesignedatLomon18May1999bythePresidentofSierraLeoneandtheleaderoftheRevolutionaryUnitedFront,witnessedbythePresidentofTogoandChairmanofECOWASandrepresentativesoftheUnitedNations,OAUandtheGovernmentoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica.xx-x  Letterdated24May(S/1999/599)fromthe lN representativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingacommuniquissuedonthesamedatebytheOfficeoftheActingChairmanofOAUconcerningtheceasefireagreementsignedon18May1999bytheGovernmentofSierraLeoneandtheRevolutionaryUnitedFront.xx-x  Letterdated26May(S/1999/613)fromthe 2V representativeofTogoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthefinalcommuniquofthemeetingofMinistersforForeignAffairsoftheStatesmembersofECOWAS,heldatLomon24and25May1999.xx-x  SixthreportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated4Juneon 0 ] UNOMSIL(S/1999/645),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1231(1999),containingrecommendationsonthefuturedeploymentofUNOMSILandtheimplementationofitsmandateandrecommendingthatthemandateofUNOMSILbeextendedforafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until13December1999.xx-x  Letterdated7June(S/1999/656)fromthe %L e representativeofTogoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingajointcommuniquissuedon5June1999bythePresidentofLiberiaandthePresidentofTogoandcurrentChairmanofECOWAS. )l#i  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=((  A&T) xdE A   ^$^%h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter9  0  0x##ItemsrelatingtothesituationintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoh  V #idS 3    O,  x#x#         4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5x5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x Letterdated29June1998fromthe x SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilS:a re   X X XX O, X X#idV 3< Fxx         S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3     0 x Letterdated25June1998fromthe    PermanentRepresentativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoto xx 0  0xtheUnitedNationsaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralS:a: re   X X XX O, X X#idV 3x xx         S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3     0 x Letterdated25June1998fromthe ,6 PermanentRepresentativeofRwanda xx 0  0xtotheUnitedNationsaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralS:a re   X X XX O, X X#idV 3xx         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    1.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom  8July1998to13January1999e re z  O,O, O, O,#idid 3NXxx           o 3    x MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3903(13July1998). dn   x Resolutionsadopted: none. ,6   x Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1998/20.  o  3  o 3    x Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3903.  8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole :8,9and13July;o  3    22October;3November1998;11and13January1999. xx    x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe *4# SecurityCouncilheldon8July1998,themembersoftheCouncilhadbeforethemaletterdated29June1998fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/581),transmittingthereportofhisInvestigativeTeamchargedwithinvestigatingseriousviolationsofhumanrightsandinternationalhumanitarianlawintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo.Theyalsohadbeforethemlettersdated25June1998fromtherepresentativesoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoandRwanda(S/1998/582andS/1998/583,respectively)whichcontainedtheresponseofthetwoGovernmentstothereportoftheInvestigativeTeam,whichwasintroducedbytheSecretariat.  x Atthe 3903rdmeeting,heldon13July1998 in h(r%2 accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilincludedinitsagendatheitementitled:  K+U(6 0 x 0x#x# l Letterdated29June1998fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/581) ##  0 x 0x#x# l Letterdated25June1998fromthePermanentRepresentativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongototheUnitedNationsaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/582) ## 0 x 0x#x# l Letterdated25June1998fromthePermanentRepresentativeofRwandatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/583). ## xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited 2<C therepresentativesoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoandRwanda,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe 0:J Council(S/PRST/1998/20),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, K condemnedthemassacres,otheratrocitiesandviolationsofinternationalhumanitarianlawcommittedintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,andespeciallyitseasternprovinces,includingcrimesagainsthumanityandthoseotherviolationsdescribedinthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralsInvestigativeTeam(S/1998/581);andcalledontheGovernmentsoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoandRwandatoinvestigatewithoutdelay,intheirrespectivecountries,theallegationscontainedinthereportoftheInvestigativeTeamandtobringtojusticeanypersonsfoundtohavebeeninvolvedinthoseorothermassacres,atrocitiesandviolationsofinternationalhumanitarianlaw.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/20,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon22 6"@Z October1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairs,interalia,onthestepstakenbytheGovernments $!] oftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoandRwandatoinvestigatethemassacresandotheratrocitiesidentifiedinthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralsInvestigativeTeamintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo(S/1998/581).xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon13 (%c January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,interalia,humanrightsviolationsinboth +(g Governmentcontrolledandrebelheldterritory.,)h  & 6 e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    2.0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom25June1998to  15June1999e  tive m  O,O, O, O,#idid 3rxx           x Letterdated25June1998(S/1998/582)fromthe  representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo'6 addressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheobservationsoftheGovernmentoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoonthereportoftheInvestigativeTeamchargedwithinvestigatingseriousviolationsofhumanrightsandinternationalhumanitarianlawintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo(S/1998/581,annex).  x Letterdated25June(S/1998/583)fromthe l  representativeofRwandaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheresponseoftheGovernmentofRwandatothereportoftheInvestigativeTeamchargedwithinvestigatingseriousviolationsofhumanrightsandinternationalhumanitarianlawintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo(S/1998/581,annex).  x Letterdated29June(S/1998/581)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheInvestigativeTeamchargedwithinvestigatingseriousviolationsofhumanrightsandinternationalhumanitarianlawintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo.  x Letterdated20July(S/1998/669)fromthe 0 representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementontheUnitedNationsinquiryintohumanrightsviolationsintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoissuedon17July1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated21August(S/1998/788)fromthe ." representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementconcerningthehumanitariansituationintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoissuedon19August1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated6November(S/1998/1042)fromthe "d( representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaGovernmentmemorandumofthesamedateoncrimesagainsthumanityandhumanrightsviolationscommittedbythearmedforcesoftheRwandanUgandancoalition.  x Letterdated13November(S/1998/1076)fromthe '*"0 representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated3December(S/1998/1146)fromthe z*$4 representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaGovernmentmemorandumdated2December ,('7 1998onthemassacresintheKivuprovincesoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo.xx-x  Letterdated14December(S/1998/1164)fromthe : representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaGovernmentmemorandumofthesamedateonthehumanrightssituationinthetownofGomaanditssurroundingsbetween2Augustand21September1998.xx-x  Letterdated15December(S/1998/1180)fromthe  A representativeofUgandaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereplyoftherepresentativeofUgandatothememorandumof2December1998oftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo(S/1998/1146).xx-x  Letterdated6January1999(S/1999/13)fromthe  G representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated24February(S/1999/205)fromthe b K representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated29April(S/1999/493)fromthe &P representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.& & S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    +xB.0  ThesituationconcerningtheDemocratic TW RepublicoftheCongoS:ao2 tive %3  X X XX O, X X#idV 36X##         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    +x1.0  ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom @[ 5August1998to11May1999'&Tc2 e 4 tive f5  O,O, O, O,#idid 3\##           8 x 8x"x" MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3922(31August ^ 1998);3953(11December1998);3987(19o 3  March1999);3993(9April1999). `"`" xx-x  Resolutionsadopted: 1234(1999).  "va 8 x 8x"x" Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1998/26;o7 8). 3   ">b o 3  S/PRST/1998/36. `"`" 8 x 8x"x" Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3922;S/PV.3953;o8 8). 3   x$d o 3  S/PV.3987;S/PV.3987(Resumption);S/PV.3993. `"`" 8 x 8x"x" Consultationsofthewhole: 5,6,13,17,24, &&!g 25,o9 8). 3  ݀27,28and31August;4,9,17and28September;2,15,22and28October;5November;3,8,9and11December1998;13,21and28January;11and17February;4,10,11,15,23and31March;8,9and22April;11May1999. `"`"  7  ,&o 1 1  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe  SecurityCouncilheldon5,13,25and31August1998,themembersoftheSecurityCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsondevelopmentsintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,inparticularthemilitary,securityandhumanitariansituation,aswellastheregionaldiplomaticinitiativesandthesummitmeetingoftheSouthernAfricanDevelopmentCommunity(SADC)heldon21August1998.  x Atthe 3922ndmeeting,heldon31August1998 in  V  accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationconcerningtheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo.  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited 6  therepresentativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe 4 Council(S/PRST/1998/26),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, R expresseditsdeepconcernabouttheconflictintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,whichposedaseriousthreattoregionalpeaceandsecurity;reaffirmedtheobligationtorespecttheterritorialintegrityandnationalsovereigntyoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoandotherStatesintheregionandtheneedforallStatestorefrainfromanyinterferenceineachothersinternalaffairs;calledforapeacefulsolutiontotheconflictintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,includinganimmediateceasefire,thewithdrawalofallforeignforces,andtheinitiationofapeacefulprocessofpoliticaldialoguewithaviewtonationalreconciliation;expressedsupportforalltheregionaldiplomaticinitiativesaimedatapeacefulsettlementoftheconflict;andencouragedtheSecretaryGeneraltocontinuetoconsult,asamatterofurgency,withregionalleadersincoordinationwiththeSecretaryGeneraloftheOrganizationofAfricanUnity(OAU)aboutwaystobringaboutapeacefulanddurablesolutiontotheconflict,andtokeepitinformedaboutdevelopmentsandhisownefforts.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/26,seeappendixVI.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon9 '". September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneral,which,interalia,covered B)#0 thesituationintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,theactivitiesofexternalactorsandapossiblerolefortheUnitedNations.  %,{&4 xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon17 4  September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthesituationconcerningtheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,inparticularthepolitical,militaryandhumanitariansituation,aswellasontheSADCsummitmeetingheldatGrandeBaie,Mauritius,on13and14September1998.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon28 8 = September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthesituationconcerningtheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,inparticularthemilitarysituationandthesummitmeetingoftheCentralAfricancountriesheldatLibrevilleon24September1998;aswellasabriefingbytheSecretariatonthehumanitariansituationinthecountry.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon22  F October1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsondevelopmentsrelatedtothesituationintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,inparticularthediplomaticeffortstofindanegotiatedsolutiontothecrisis.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon5 M November1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthemeetingonthesituationintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoheldatthelevelofForeignandDefenceMinistersatLusakaon26and27October1998.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon3 T December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsondevelopmentsconcerningthesituationintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,includingthediplomaticeffortstoresolvethecrisis,inparticularthetwentiethConferenceofHeadsofStateofAfricaandFrance,heldinParisfrom26to28November1998,andthesummitmeetingtobeheldatLusakaon14and15December1998.xx-x  Atthe 3953rdmeeting,heldon11December1998  $n^ inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationconcerningtheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo.xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe N("d Council(S/PRST/1998/36),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, )l#e calledforapeacefulsolutiontotheconflictintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,includinganimmediateceasefire,theorderlywithdrawalofallforeignforces,arrangementsforsecurityalongtheinternationalbordersoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,there-establishment ,T'j oftheauthorityoftheGovernmentoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongooverthewholeterritoryofthecountry,andtheinitiationofanallinclusivenationalreconciliationprocesswhichwouldfullyrespecttheequalityandrightsofall,irrespectiveofethnicorigin,andofapoliticalprocesswhichwouldleadtotheearlyholdingofdemocratic,freeandfairelections;expresseditssupportfortheregionalmediationprocessbegunbyOAUandSADC,andcurrentlyledbythePresidentofZambia;tooknoteofthesteps,includingtheestablishmentoftheadhocliaisoncommittee,thathadbeentakentowardsapeacefulsettlementoftheconflictandencouragedthePresidentofZambiatocontinuehisefforts;welcomedinparticulartheinitiativetakenbytheSecretaryGeneralatthetwentiethConferenceofHeadsofStateofAfricaandFrance,heldinParisfrom26to28November1998,tobringaboutanendtotheconflictandreachanimmediate,unconditionalceasefire;andexpresseditspreparednesstoconsider,inthelightofeffortstowardspeacefulresolutionoftheconflict,theactiveinvolvementoftheUnitedNations,incoordinationwithOAU,includingthroughconcrete,sustainableandeffectivemeasures,toassistintheimplementationofaneffectiveceasefireagreementandinanagreedprocessforapoliticalsettlementoftheconflict.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/36,seeappendixVI.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon13  January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,inparticularthemilitaryandthehumanitariansituationandthediplomaticeffortstofindapoliticalsolutiontotheconflict.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon11 F" February1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneral,which,interalia,dealt  ,$ withthesituationintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,inparticularthediplomaticeffortstofindapoliticalsolutiontotheconflict.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon17 D$) February1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationconcerningtheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,inparticularthediplomaticeffortstofindapoliticalsolutiontotheconflict.  x Atthe 3987thmeeting,heldon19March1999 in  *`$1 accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationconcerningtheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,havingbeforeita *-'5 letterdated4March1999fromtherepresentativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongotothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1999/278).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited P9 therepresentativesofBurkinaFaso,Burundi,theDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,Egypt,Germany,Japan,Kenya,theLibyanArabJamahiriya,Rwanda,SouthAfrica,theSudan,Uganda,theUnitedRepublicofTanzania,ZambiaandZimbabwe,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  TheCouncilheardastatementbytheMinisterfor  C HumanRightsoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo.xx-x  Statementsweremadebytherepresentativesof  F Canada,theGambia,Argentina,Namibia,Brazil,France,theUnitedStatesofAmerica,Gabon,Slovenia,theNetherlands,Bahrain,Malaysia,theRussianFederationandtheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofChina.xx-x  TheCouncilthenheardstatementsbythe JN representativesofBurkinaFasoandGermany(onbehalfoftheStatesmembersoftheEuropeanUnionandBulgaria,Cyprus,theCzechRepublic,Estonia,Hungary,Latvia,Lithuania,Poland,RomaniaandSlovakia,whichalignedthemselveswiththestatement).xx-x  Themeetingwassuspended. HU xx-x  Upontheresumptionofthemeeting,thePresident, ^W withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invitedtherepresentativeofJamaica,atherrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsrulesofprocedure.xx-x  TheCouncilthenheardstatementsbythe \"^ representativesoftheSudanandJapan,theMinisterintheOfficeofthePresidentofRwanda,therepresentativesofZambiaandEgypt,theMinisterofStateforForeignAffairsandRegionalCooperationofUganda,andtherepresentativesoftheLibyanArabJamahiriya,Kenya,SouthAfrica,Zimbabwe,theUnitedRepublicofTanzania,BurundiandJamaica.xx-x  TheMinisterforHumanRightsoftheDemocratic (@#g RepublicoftheCongomadeafurtherstatement.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon8 *%j April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthemilitaryandhumanitariansituationintheDemocratic  -v'm RepublicoftheCongo,aswellaseffortstofindasolutiontotheconflict,includingtheappointmentoftheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneralfortheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoPeaceProcess.  x Atthe 3993rdmeeting,heldon9April1999 in  n accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationconcerningtheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo.  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited N   therepresentativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution L  (S/1999/400)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. & n Decision :Atthe3993rdmeeting,on9April1999,draft H resolutionS/1999/400wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1234(1999).    x Byresolution1234(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter'no   alia,deploredthecontinuingfightingandthepresenceof ` forcesofforeignStatesintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoinamannerinconsistentwiththeprinciplesoftheCharter;calleduponthoseStatestobringtoanendthepresenceofthoseuninvitedforcesandtotakeimmediatestepstothatend;condemnedallmassacrescarriedoutontheterritoryoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo;calledforaninternationalinvestigationintoallsuchevents,includingthoseintheprovinceofSouthKivuandotheratrocitiesasreferredtointhereportsubmittedbytheSpecialRapporteuronthesituationofhumanrightsintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoinaccordancewithCommissiononHumanRightsresolution1998/61(E/CN.4/1999/31),withaviewtobringingtojusticethoseresponsible;expresseditssupportfortheregionalmediationprocessbyOAUandSADCtofindapeacefulsettlementtotheconflictintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo;calledupontheinternationalcommunitytocontinuetosupportthoseefforts;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraloftheUnitedNationstoworkcloselywiththeSecretaryGeneralofOAUinpromotingapeacefulresolutionoftheconflictandtomakerecommendationsonthepossibleroleoftheUnitedNationstothatend.(Forthefulltextofresolution1234(1999),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon22 n+%4 April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairson ,T'6 theagreementsignedatSirte,LibyanArabJamahiriya,on18April1999ontheconflictintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo(seeS/1999/450).xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon11 P: May1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneralforthepeaceprocessintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoonthelatestdevelopmentsinthemilitaryandpoliticalsituationthere,inparticularhismeetingswiththeheadsofStateofBurundi,theDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,Kenya,UgandaandZimbabweandtheDeputyPresidentofSouthAfrica,andwiththeSecretaryGeneralofOAU.e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    +x2.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom6August1998to 1 E 15June1999e z eeme z  O,O, O, O,#idid 3O F##         xx-x  Letterdated6August1998(S/1998/725)fromthe e H representativeofRwandaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated10August(S/1998/735)fromthe  L representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganotesubmittedtothedelegationsenttoKinshasabyOAUtoconductafactfindingmissiononthearmedconflictbetweentheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoandtheRwandanUgandancoalition.xx-x  Letterdated12August(S/1998/753)fromthe {T representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon11August1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated13August(S/1998/755)fromthe ?Y representativeofUgandaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated14August(S/1998/758)fromthe  ] representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated14August(S/1998/763)fromthe 5#a representativeofGabonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalreportsoftheministerialmeetingsoftheUnitedNationsStandingAdvisoryCommitteeonSecurityQuestionsinCentralAfrica,heldatLibrevillefrom28to30April1998andatBata,EquatorialGuinea,from18to21May1998.xx-x  Letterdated17August(S/1998/774)fromthe (Q#i representativeofNamibiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthecommuniquissuedbytheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention, ManagementandResolutionatitsfiftiethordinarysession, ,q&m heldattheambassadoriallevelatAddisAbabaon17August1998.   x Letterdated18August(S/1998/770)fromthe  representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated19August(S/1998/778)fromthe .  representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated21August(S/1998/784)fromthe  *  representativeofRwandaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated21August(S/1998/788)fromthe z  representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementconcerningthehumanitariansituationintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoissuedon19August1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated28August(S/1998/824)fromthe  representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated31August(S/1998/827)fromthe t representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingamemorandumofthesamedateonthearmedaggressionbytheRwandanUgandancoalitionagainsttheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo.  x Letterdated23September(S/1998/891)fromthe r! representativeofZimbabweaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterfromthePermanentRepresentativeofZimbabwetotheUnitedNationstothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe R ' representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated13October(S/1998/945)fromthe &n / representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated19October(S/1998/970)fromthe (#3 representativeofKenyaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingacommuniquonthesecuritysituationintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,issuedbytheEastAfricanCooperationConsultativeSummit,heldatNairobion18October1998. 1-'9 xx-x  Letterdated3November(S/1998/1035)fromthe 9 representativeofCameroonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthereportoftheUnitedNationsStandingAdvisoryCommitteeonSecurityQuestionsinCentralAfricaonitstenthmeeting,heldatYaound,from26to30October1998,andtheYaoundDeclarationonPeace,SecurityandDevelopmentadoptedon30October1998bytheMinistersforForeignAffairsoftheStatesmembersoftheCommittee.xx-x  Letterdated4November(S/1998/1039)fromthe  VC representativeofZambiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressstatementissuedbytheregionalmeetingofMinistersofForeignAffairsandDefence,heldatLusakaon26and27October1998.xx-x  Letterdated6November(S/1998/1042)fromthe 6 I representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaGovernmentmemorandumofthesamedate.xx-x  Letterdated9November(S/1998/1057)fromthe N representativeofUgandaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementdeliveredon27October1998bytheMinisterofStateforForeignAffairs(RegionalCooperation)ofUgandaattheregionalmeetingofMinistersforForeignAffairsandDefenceheldatLusakaon26and27October1998.xx-x  Letterdated13November(S/1998/1076)fromthe jV representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated3December(S/1998/1146)fromthe fZ representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaGovernmentmemorandumdated2December1998onthemassacresintheKivuprovincesoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo.xx-x  Letterdated14December(S/1998/1164)fromthe "da representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaGovernmentmemorandumofthesamedateonthehumanrightssituationinthetownofGomaanditssurroundingsbetween2Augustand21September1998.xx-x  Letterdated15December(S/1998/1180)fromthe  'b!h representativeofUgandaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereplyoftherepresentativeofUgandatothememorandumof2December1998oftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo(S/1998/1146).xx-x  Letterdated23December(S/1998/1217)fromthe B+%n representativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthecommuniquissuedfollowingthe ,('p fourthordinarysessionoftheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolution,heldatthelevelofheadsofStateandGovernmentatOuagadougouon17December1998.  x Letterdated15January1999(S/1999/46)fromthe  n representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingareportdated14December1998onthereformsandthepoliticaloutlookintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo.  x Letterdated28January(S/1999/89)fromthe l  representativeofUgandaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthejointcommuniquissuedatthecloseofthemeetingoftheEastAfricanHeadsofState,heldatArusha,UnitedRepublicofTanzania,on22January1999.  x Letterdated19February(S/1999/176)fromthe j  representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementonthepeaceeffortsintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoissuedon17February1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated24February(S/1999/205)fromthe J representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.  x Letterdated4March(S/1999/278)fromthe  representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated15March(S/1999/276)fromthe ^" representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated25March(S/1999/329)fromthe  Z& representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated1April(S/1999/379)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimofhisdecisiontoappointMoustaphaNiasse(Senegal)ashisSpecialEnvoyfortheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoPeaceProcessandprovidingdetailsofMr.Niassesmandate.  x Letterdated5April(S/1999/380)fromthePresident '!1 oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated1April1999(S/1999/379)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersofthe *V$4 Councilandthattheyagreedwiththedecisionandtooknoteoftheinformationcontainedtherein.xx-x  Letterdated7April(S/1999/396)fromthe representativeofKenyaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingajointstatementissuedon6April1999ontheoccasionofthevisittoKenyaofthePresidentoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo.xx-x  Letterdated20April(S/1999/450)fromthe  = representativeoftheLibyanArabJamahiriyaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapeaceagreementfortheGreatLakesregion,signedatSirte,LibyanArabJamahiriya,on18April1999.xx-x  Letterdated10May(S/1999/551)fromthe J C representativeoftheUnitedRepublicofTanzaniaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingajointcommuniquissuedon5May1999bythePresidentsofRwanda,UgandaandtheUnitedRepublicofTanzania.xx-x  Letterdated21May(S/1999/623)fromthe *I representativeofUgandaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapeaceagreementontheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,signedatSirte,LibyanArabJamahiriya,on18April1999.xx-x  Letterdated2June(S/1999/635)fromthe `O representativeofUgandaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingajointcommuniquissuedon1June1999bytheGovernmentofUgandaandadelegationfromtheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo.xx-x  Letterdated4June(S/1999/654)fromthe U representativeofUgandaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingajointcommuniquissuedattheconclusionofameetingheldatDaresSalaambythePresidentsofUgandaandtheUnitedRepublicofTanzaniaandtheVicePresidentofRwanda.xx-x  Letterdated7June(S/1999/656)fromthe !\ representativeofTogoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingajointcommuniquissuedon5June1999bythePresidentofLiberiaandthePresidentofTogoandcurrentChairmanoftheEconomicCommunityofWestAfricanStates.xx-x  Letterdated9June(S/1999/683)fromthe & c representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon2June1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion. (@#f ((  +%f  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   ^&^' Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  o 3  h     O, O, O,#Sid      Chapter10h  V #idS     O,            h     O, O, O,#Sid      0  0x##ThesituationintheCentralAfricanRepublich m  # #idS     O,  x#x#         os  3  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ~~1. x Backgroundinformationfortheperiod  0  0x##from16June1997to15June1998S:a  t  X X XX O, X X#idV 3 x#x#           o 3  0  0x##Resolution1125(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharterinteralia,authorized\ f F #F # )   x of6August19970 0F # #theMemberStates,participatingintheInterAfricanMissiontoMonitorthe $ .  ImplementationoftheBanguiAgreements(MISAB)andthoseStatesprovidinglogisticalsupporttoensurethesecurityandfreedomofmovementoftheirpersonnel;anddecidedthattheauthorizationwouldbelimitedtoaninitialperiodofthreemonthsfromthedateoftheadoptionoftheresolution,atwhichtimetheCouncilwouldassessthesituationonthebasisofthereportsrequestedintheresolutionfromtheMemberStatesparticipatinginMISAB.o5  3   F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1136(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,authorizedF #F #  0  0x##of6November19970 x#x#0F # #MemberStatesparticipatinginMISABandthoseStatesprovidinglogisticalsupport  toensuresecurityandfreedomofmovementoftheirpersonnel;decidedthattheauthorizationwouldbelimitedtoaperiodofthreemonthsfromtheadoptionoftheresolution;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltotakethenecessarystepstoestablishaTrustFundfortheCentralAfricanRepublicwhichwouldassistinsupportingtroopsofStatesparticipatinginMISABandinprovidinglogisticalsupporttothem,andencouragedMemberStatestocontributetotheTrustFund. F #F # o  3    o 3  0  0x##Resolution1152(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,approvedthecontinuedconductbyMemberStatesF #F #  0  0x##of5February19980 x#x#0F # #participatinginMISABoftheoperationinaneutralandimpartialwaytoachieveits } objectiveassetoutinresolution1125(1997);actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,authorizedtheMemberStatesparticipatinginMISABandthoseStatesprovidinglogisticalsupporttoensuresecurityandfreedomofmovementoftheirpersonnel;decidedthattheauthorizationwouldbeinitiallyextendeduntil16March1998;andwelcomedtheintentionoftheSecretaryGeneraltoappointaSpecialRepresentativefortheCentralAfricanRepublic. F #F # o  3    o 3  0  0x##Resolution1155(1998) F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,approvedthecontinuedconductbyMemberStates%x#x#  0  0x##of16March19980 x#x#0F # #participatinginMISABoftheoperationinaneutralandimpartialwaytoachieveits H R& objectiveassetoutinresolution1125(1997);actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,authorizedtheMemberStatesparticipatinginMISABandthoseStatesprovidinglogisticalsupporttoensuresecurityandfreedomofmovementoftheirpersonnel;anddecidedthattheauthorizationwouldbeextendeduntil27March1998. F #F # o  3    o 3  0  Resolution1159(1998)0 ##0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,decidedto$!,F #F # Q 0  of27March19980& ##0 & #& #0F # #establishaUnitedNationsMissionintheCentralAfricanRepublic(MINURCA)with %"- effectfrom15April1998,andthatthemilitarycomponentofMINURCAwouldnotexceed1,350personnel;authorizedtheSecretaryGeneraltotakethemeasuresnecessarytoensurethatMINURCAwasfullydeployedby15April1998inordertocarryoutitsmandate,andtosecureasmoothtransitionbetweenMISABandMINURCA;decidedthatMINURCAwasestablishedforaninitialperiodofthreemonthsuntil15July1998andexpresseditsintentiontodecideontheextensionoftheMissiononthebasisofthereporttobesubmittedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttotheresolution;andwelcomedtheappointmentbytheSecretaryGeneral,withinMINURCA,ofhisSpecialRepresentativefortheCentralAfricanRepublic.#,)6F #F #  #o]  3  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS55  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ~~2.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil  from25June1998to3June1999S:a(    X X XX O, X X#idV 3xx           8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3905(14July @ 1998);3935(15October1998);3979(18Februaryo 3  1999);3984(26February1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1182(1998);1201o  3     o 3  (1998);12301999). xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1999/7.( ~ xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3905;S/PV.3935;o  3    F  o 3  S/PV.3979;S/PV.3984. xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 25June;13and   14oc  3  ݀July;26August;15and30September;14October;22and29December1998;11and13January;2,4,11,17and25February;17March;21April;3June1999. xx r   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe   SecurityCouncilheldon25June1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralfortheCentralAfricanRepubliconthesituationinthecountry,inparticulartheorganizationoflegislativeelections,therestructuringofthesecurityforcesandtheeconomy.HealsointroducedthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsMissionintheCentralAfricanRepublic(S/1998/540).  x Atthe 3905thmeeting,heldon14July1998 in  b accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationintheCentralAfricanRepublic,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMINURCA(S/1998/540).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  `# therepresentativeoftheCentralAfricanRepublic,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution $^* (S/1998/637)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision :Atthe3905thmeeting,on14July1998,draft &!. resolutionS/1998/637wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1182(1998). >("0   x Byresolution1182(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter T)#2 alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMINURCAuntil25 *r$3 October1998;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltosubmitareporttotheSecurityCouncilby25September1998ontheimplementationofthemandateofMINURCA,on t,&6 developmentsintheCentralAfricanRepublic,onprogresstowardstheimplementationofthecommitmentsexpressedintheletterof8January1998fromthePresidentoftheCentralAfricanRepublictotheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/61,annex)andontheimplementationoftheBanguiAgreementsandtheNationalReconciliationPact,includingoncommitmentsrelatedtoensuringthecountryseconomicrecovery.(Forthefulltextofresolution1182(1998),seeappendixV.)xx-x  TherepresentativeoftheCentralAfricanRepublic  V@ madeastatement.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon26 4 C August1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthesecondreportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMINURCA(S/1998/783andAdd.1).TheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralfortheCentralAfricanRepublicintroducedthereportandgaveabriefingonthesituationinthecountry.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon15 2J September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsintheCentralAfricanRepublic,inparticularonthepreparationsforelections.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon14 hP October1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsondevelopmentsinthesituationintheCentralAfricanRepublic.xx-x  Atthe 3935thmeeting,heldon15October1998 in HV accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationintheCentralAfricanRepublic,havingbeforeitthesecondreportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMINURCA(S/1998/783andAdd.1).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited "d^ therepresentativeoftheCentralAfricanRepublic,atherrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  'b!e (S/1998/948)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision :Atthe3935thmeeting,on15October1998,draft )$i resolutionS/1998/948wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1201(1998). B+%k xx-x  Byresolution1201(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter X,&m alia,decidedthatthemandateofMINURCAshouldinclude  -v'n supportfortheconductoflegislativeelectionsasdescribedinsectionIIIofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof21August1998(S/1998/783);decidedtoextendthemandateofMINURCAuntil28February1999;expresseditsintentiontoterminateMINURCAnolaterthan28February1999,withitsdrawdownbeginningnolaterthan15January1999;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltomakerecommendationsonthatbasisinhisreportreferredtoinparagraph10oftheresolution.(Forthefulltextofresolution1201(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon22    December1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthethirdreportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMINURCA(S/1998/1203),whichwasintroducedbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,whoalsohighlightedtheresultsofthefirstroundofthelegislativeelections.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon11   and13January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationintheCentralAfricanRepublic,inparticularthemilitaryandsecuritysituation.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon2  February1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthefourthreportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMINURCA(S/1999/98).ThemembersalsoreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonhisvisittotheCentralAfricanRepublicfrom19to23January1999.  x Atthe 3979thmeeting,heldon18February1999 in R" accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationintheCentralAfricanRepublic,havingbeforeitaletterdated9February1999fromtherepresentativeoftheCentralAfricanRepublictothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/132).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited $6+ therepresentativeoftheCentralAfricanRepublic,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe )4$2 Council(S/PRST/1999/7),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, *$3 stronglyreaffirmedthatthecompleteimplementationoftheBanguiAgreements(S/1997/561,appendicesIII!VI)andoftheNationalReconciliationPact(S/1998/219,appendix)was ,T'6 essentialtopeaceandnationalreconciliationintheCentralAfricanRepublic;expresseditsconcernabouttheconsequencesthatthepoliticaltensionshadforthestabilityandthefunctioningoftheinstitutionsoftheCentralAfricanRepublic;emphasizedtheimportanceofcontinuingeffortsintheCentralAfricanRepublictosettleoutstandingcontentiousissuespeacefullyanddemocraticallyinaccordancewiththeBanguiAgreements;fullysupportedtheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralinhiscalltotheCentralAfricanpoliticalleadersandauthoritiestoresolvethepoliticalimpassesothatthecountrycouldmoveforward;andwelcomedthecurrenteffortsundertakentothatend.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/7,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Atthe 3984thmeeting,heldon26February1999 in  v D accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationintheCentralAfricanRepublic,havingbeforeitthethirdandfourthreportsoftheSecretaryGeneralonMINURCA(S/1998/1203andAdd.1andS/1999/98).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited <L therepresentativesoftheCentralAfricanRepublic,C=tedIvoire,Egypt,Japan,Kenya,SenegalandTogo,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution T (S/1999/122)submittedbyCanada,C=tedIvoire,Egypt,France,Gabon,Japan,Kenya,Senegal,TogoandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.xx-x  TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure. pY xx-x  Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe 0 [ representativesofFrance,theGambia,theNetherlands,ChinaandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofCanada. Decision :Atthe3984thmeeting,on26February1999,draft f$a resolutionS/1999/122wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1230(1999). %L c xx-x  Byresolution1230(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter  'b!e alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMINURCAuntil15 '*"f November1999;furtherdecidedtoreviewevery45days,onthebasisofreportsoftheSecretaryGeneral,themandateofMINURCAinthelightoftheprogressachievedtowardsimplementationofthecommitmentsmadebythePresidentoftheCentralAfricanRepublictotheSecretaryGeneralinhisletterdated23January1999(S/1999/98,annex); ,&l authorizedMINURCAtoplayasupportiveroleintheconductofthepresidentialelections,inconformitywiththetaskspreviouslyperformedduringthelegislativeelectionsof22Novemberand13December1998,recognizingthemajorresponsibilitywhichtheUnitedNationsDevelopmentProgrammewouldhaveinthecoordinationofelectoralassistance;furtherauthorizedMINURCAtosupervisethedestructionofconfiscatedweaponsandammunitionunderMINURCAcontrol,asrecommendedinparagraph29ofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof18December1998(S/1998/1203);requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltoconsider,inkeepingwiththestatementofitsPresidentof29December1998(S/PRST/1998/38),whatroletheUnitedNationsmightplayinthetransitionfrompeacekeepingtopostconflictpeacebuildingintheCentralAfricanRepublic;furtherrequestedhim,inconsultationwiththeGovernmentoftheCentralAfricanRepublic,tosubmitrecommendationsinthatregardby31May1999onapossibleUnitedNationspresenceintheCentralAfricanRepublicafterthe15November1999terminationofMINURCA.(Forthefulltextofresolution1230(1999),seeappendixV.)  x TheCouncilheardastatementbytherepresentative ` oftheCentralAfricanRepublic.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon17 > March1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralfortheCentralAfricanRepublicontheactivitiesofMINURCA,thepoliticalprocess,andtherestructuringofthearmedforces.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon21 <  April1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthefifthreportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMINURCA(S/1999/416),whichwasintroducedbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon3 r!& June1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthesixthreportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMINURCA(S/1999/621).ThemembersalsoreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonpreparationsforthepresidentialelectionsscheduledfor5September1999andthesecuritysituationintheCentralAfricanRepublic.  ("0 &   S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    +x3.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom19June 0 1998to15June1999andreportsoftheSecretaryGeneralS:a` conc   X X XX O, X X#idV 3n2##         xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated19June1998 " x5 onMINURCA(S/1998/540),submittedpursuanttoSecurity'J Councilresolution1159(1998),describingdevelopmentssincehisreportof23February1998onthesituationintheCentralAfricanRepublic(S/1998/148),andrecommendingthatthemandateofMINURCAbeextendedforaperiodoftwomonths,until15September1998.xx-x  Letterdated14August(S/1998/763)fromthe > = representativeofGabonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalreportsoftheministerialmeetingsoftheUnitedNationsStandingAdvisoryCommitteeonSecurityQuestionsinCentralAfrica,heldatLibrevillefrom28to30April1998andatBata,EquatorialGuinea,from18to21May1998.xx-x  SecondreportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated21 E AugustonMINURCA(S/1998/783),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1182(1998),describingdevelopmentsintheelectoralpreparationssincehislastreport(S/1998/540)andsubmittingrecommendationsonapossibleUnitedNationsroleinthelegislativeelectionprocess;andaddendumdated25August(S/1998/783/Add.1)containingtherelatedcostestimates.xx-x  Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe <N representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated3November(S/1998/1035)fromthe !XV representativeofCameroonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthereportoftheUnitedNationsStandingAdvisoryCommitteeonSecurityQuestionsinCentralAfricaonitstenthmeeting,heldatYaoundfrom26to30October1998andtheYaoundDeclarationonPeace,SecurityandDevelopmentadoptedon30October1998bytheMinistersforForeignAffairsoftheStatesmembersoftheCommittee.xx-x  ThirdreportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated18 X("` DecemberonMINURCA(S/1998/1203),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1201(1998)anddescribingdevelopmentsintheCentralAfricanRepublicsincehislastreport(S/1998/783andAdd.1);andaddendumdated14January1999(S/1998/1203/Add.1)containingcostestimatesforanextensionoftheMission. -^'f Ї1 1  x Letterdated22December(S/1999/116)fromthe  SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated8December1998fromthePresidentoftheCentralAfricanRepublictotheSecretaryGeneral.  x FourthreportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated29  6 January1999onMINURCA(S/1999/98),describingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1998/1203andAdd.1),reportingonthevisittotheCentralAfricanRepublicofhisPersonalEnvoyfrom19to23January1999,andrecommendingthatthemandateofMINURCAbeextendedforaperiodofsixmonths,until31August1999;andenclosingaletterdated23January1999fromthePresidentoftheCentralAfricanRepublictotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated4February(S/1999/121)fromthe 6  SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated23December1998fromthePresidentoftheWorldBanktotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated9February(S/1999/132)fromthe  representativeoftheCentralAfricanRepublicaddressedto l thePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtwolettersofthesamedatefromthePresidentoftheCentralAfricanRepublictothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosures.xx-x  Letterdated24February(S/1999/200)fromthe  n representativeoftheCentralAfricanRepublicaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapresscommuniquissuedatBanguion23February1999bytheNationalPoliticalCounciloftheMouvementdelibrationdupeuplecentrafricain.xx-x  FifthreportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated14April l" onMINURCA(S/1999/416),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1230(1999)anddescribingdevelopmentsintheCentralAfricanRepublicsincehislastreport(S/1999/98).xx-x  SixthreportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated28Mayon L ( MINURCA(S/1999/621),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1230(1999)anddescribingdevelopmentsintheCentralAfricanRepublicsincehislastreport(S/1999/416). l, ((  R,  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   ^(֜^)֛h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter11  0  0x##ThesituationinAfghanistanh %  x& #idS 3    O,  x#x#         S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA. x Backgroundinformationfortheperiod x   x from16June1997to15June1998S:a' the (  X X XX O, X X#idV 3 Z d           o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement 0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,expresseditsgraveconcernatthecontinued  F #F #   x (S/PRST/1997/35)  F escalationofmilitaryconfrontationinAfghanistanandcalledforanimmediateend    L*  oX*  3  ݈ x of9July19970 & 0 & #& #0F # #tothefighting;andalsocalleduponallAfghanpartiestoreturntothenegotiatingtable   immediatelyandtoworktogethertowardstheformationofabroadbased,fullyrepresentativegovernmentthatwouldprotecttherightsofallAfghansandabidebyAfghanistansinternationalobligations. F #F #     x Presidentialstatement0 0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,deploredtheunwillingnessoftheAfghanwarringo 3    F #F #   x (S/PRST/1997/55)0 0F # #factionstolaydowntheirarmsandcooperatewiththeUnitedNationsforpeace; F #F #  .   x of16December1997o.  3  0 0F # #encouragedtheSecretaryGeneralandMemberStatestoundertakepreliminarystudies  onhowaneffectivearmsembargocouldbeimposedandimplementedinafairandverifiablemanner;supportedtheeffortsoftheSecretaryGeneralaimedattheestablishmentofasolidinternationalframeworktoaddresstheexternalaspectsoftheAfghanquestion;andwelcomedtheconveningofmeetingsofconcernedcountriesaswellasthoseoftheimmediateneighboursandothercountries. F #F #   o 3    x Presidentialstatement0 0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,expresseditsgraveconcernatthecontinuedAfghanF #F #   x (S/PRST/1998/9) 0 F war,whichwasaseriousthreattoregionalandinternationalsecurity,andblF #F # 2   x of6April1998o2  3  0 & 0 & #& #0F # #causedextensivehumansuffering,furtherdestruction,refugeeflowsandotherforcible *4 displacementoflargenumbersofpeople;andsupportedthestepsoftheSecretaryGeneraltolaunchinvestigationsintoallegedmasskillingsofprisonersofwarandciviliansinAfghanistan,theoutcomeofwhichwouldbesubmittedtotheGeneralAssemblyandtheSecurityCouncilassoonasitbecameavailable. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5v5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil v$ from14July1998to19April1999S:a9  @:  X X XX O, X X#idV 3Xb%xx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3906(14July  ( 1998);3814(6August1998);3921(28August1998);3926(15September1998);3952(8December1998). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1193(1998);1214 ,#6 , (1998). xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1998/22; $!. S/PRST/1998/24;S/PRST/1998/27. xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3906;S/PV.3914; L&V#0 S/PV.3921;S/PV.3921(Resumption);S/PV.3926;S/PV.3952. xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 13,14and21 (%3 July;4!6,13,26and27August;10,14,15,22and28September;1,5and16October;4and24November;3and8December1998;20January;17March;13and19April1999.o;  3   xx  ;  O,Y)8 xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe v8  SecurityCouncilheldon14July1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretary-GeneralonthesituationinAfghanistan(S/1998/532).TheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretary-Generalintroducedthereportandgaveabriefingonthesituationinthecountry,inparticularthepolitical,humanitarianandhumanrightssituation.xx-x  Atthe 3906thmeeting,heldon14July1998 in <#F @ accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAfghanistan,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretary-General(S/1998/532).xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe :(D%G Council(S/PRST/1998/22),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, ) &H expresseditsgraveconcernatthecontinuedAfghanconflict,whichitregardedasaseriousthreattoregionalandinternationalsecurity,causingextensivehumansuffering,furtherdestruction,refugeeflowsandotherforcibledisplacementoflargenumbersofpeople;consideredit,)M  necessarythatmoreactiveeffortsbeundertakenundertheaegisoftheUnitedNationsandwiththeparticipationofinterestedcountriesaimedatapeacefulsettlementoftheAfghanconflict,takingintoaccounttheinterestsofallethnicandreligiousgroupsandpoliticalforcesinvolvedtherein;andreiterateditspositionthattheUnitedNations,asauniversallyrecognizedintermediarymustcontinuetoplayitscentralandimpartialroleininternationaleffortstowardsapeacefulresolutionoftheAfghanconflict.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/22,seeappendixVI.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon21    July1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnder-Secretary-GeneralforHumanitarianAffairsandEmergencyReliefCoordinatoronthehumanitariansituationinAfghanistan.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon5 T  August1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthemilitaryandhumanitariansituationinAfghanistan.  x Atthe 3914thmeeting,heldon6August1998 in l accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAfghanistan.  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  therepresentativeofAfghanistan,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussioninaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe ." Council(S/PRST/1998/24),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, # expresseditsgraveconcernatthenewsharpescalationofthemilitaryconfrontationinAfghanistan,whichitregardedasagrowingthreattoregionalandinternationalpeaceandsecurity,anddemandedanurgentandunconditionalceasefireleadingtoafinalendtothehostilities;calleduponallAfghanpartiestoreturntothenegotiatingtablewithoutdelayandpreconditionsandtocooperatewiththeaimofcreatingabroad-basedandfullyrepresentativegovernment,whichwouldprotecttherightsofallAfghansandobservetheinternationalobligationsofAfghanistan;andcalledalsouponallStatesneighbouringAfghanistanandotherStateswithinfluenceinAfghanistantointensifytheireffortsundertheaegisoftheUnitedNationstobringthepartiestoanegotiatedsettlement.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/24,seeappendixVI.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon13 n+%4 August1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnder-Secretary-GeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthe ,T'6 situationinAfghanistan,inparticularthemilitary,humanitarianandhumanrightssituation.xx-x  Atthe 3921stmeeting,heldon28August1998 in 9 accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAfghanistan.xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  ? therepresentativesofAfghanistan,Austria,India,theIslamicRepublicofIran,Kazakhstan,Kyrgyzstan,Pakistan,Tajikistan,TurkeyandUzbekistan,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  G (S/1998/810)submittedbyCostaRica,France,India,theIslamicRepublicofIran,Japan,Kazakhstan,Kenya,Kyrgyzstan,Portugal,theRussianFederation,Slovenia,Sweden,Tajikistan,Turkey,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,theUnitedStatesofAmericaandUzbekistan.xx-x  TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentatives JO ofAustria(onbehalfoftheStatesmembersoftheEuropeanUnionandBulgaria,Cyprus,theCzechRepublic,Estonia,Hungary,Latvia,Lithuania,Poland,RomaniaandSlovakia,aswellasIceland,LiechtensteinandNorway,whichalignedthemselveswiththestatement),Pakistan,Tajikistan,India,theIslamicRepublicofIran,Turkey,UzbekistanandKazakhstan.xx-x  TherepresentativesofPakistanandAfghanistanmade .X statements.xx-x  Themeetingwassuspended.  [ Мxx-x  Upontheresumptionofthemeeting,theCouncil  "] commencedthevotingprocedure.̛xx-x  Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe "` representativesoftheRussianFederation,China,Portugal,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,Japan,Kenya,France,Sweden,Bahrain,CostaRica,Brazil,theGambiaandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofSlovenia. Decision: Atthe3921stmeeting,on28August1998,draft p("h resolutionS/1998/810wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1193(1998). *V$j xx-x  Byresolution1193(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter +l%l alia,demandedthatallAfghanfactionsstopfighting,resume +4&m negotiationswithoutdelayandpreconditions,andcooperate ,&n withtheaimofcreatingabroad-basedandfullyrepresentativegovernment,whichwouldprotecttherightsofallAfghansandwouldobservetheinternationalobligationsofAfghanistan;condemnedtheattacksontheUnitedNationspersonnelintheTaliban-heldterritoriesofAfghanistan,includingthekillingofthetwoAfghanstaffmembersoftheWorldFoodProgrammeandtheOfficeoftheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeesinJalalabad,andoftheMilitaryAdvisertotheUnitedNationsSpecialMissiontoAfghanistaninKabul;calledupontheTalibantoinvestigateurgentlythoseheinouscrimes,andtokeeptheUnitedNationsinformedabouttheresultsoftheinvestigation;condemnedthecaptureoftheConsulateGeneraloftheIslamicRepublicofIraninMazar-e-Sharif;demandedthatallpartiesand,inparticular,theTaliban,doeverythingpossibletoensuresafeanddignifiedpassageoutofAfghanistanofthepersonneloftheConsulateGeneralandotherIraniannationalsmissinginAfghanistan;requestedtheSecretary-Generaltocontinueinvestigationsintoallegedmasskillingsofprisonersofwarandciviliansaswellasethnically-basedforceddisplacementoflargegroupsofthepopulationandotherformsofmasspersecutioninAfghanistan,andtosubmitthereportstotheGeneralAssemblyandtheSecurityCouncilassoonastheybecameavailable;anddemandedthattheAfghanfactionsrefrainfromharbouringandtrainingterroristsandtheirorganizationsandhaltillegaldrugactivities.(Forfulltextofresolution1193(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon10 . September1998,themembersoftheCouncilhadbeforethemaletterdated10September1998fromtherepresentativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/846).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretary-GeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAfghanistan,inparticularthekillingoftheIraniandiplomatsinMazar-e-Sharif.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon15 .#' September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretary-GeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAfghanistan,inparticularthemilitarysituationandthetensionbetweenAfghanistanandtheIslamicRepublicofIran.  x Atthe 3926thmeeting,heldon15September1998  ,(". inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAfghanistan.  x ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe b,&4 Council(S/PRST/1998/27),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, *-'5 stronglycondemnedthemurderofIraniandiplomatsinAfghanistanbyTalibancombatants;anddemandedthattheTalibanreleaseotherIraniansdetainedinAfghanistanandensuretheirsafeanddignifiedpassageoutofAfghanistanwithoutfurtherdelay.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/27,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon16  < October1998,themembersoftheCouncilhadbeforethemthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonthesituationinAfghanistananditsimplicationsforinternationalpeaceandsecurity(S/1998/913).ThemembersoftheCouncilreceived  @ abriefingbytheUnder-Secretary-GeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsonAfghanistan,inparticularthepoliticalandmilitarysituationinthecountry,andthe sixplustwomeetingheldon21September1998,aswellasthemissionoftheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretary-Generaltotheregion,whichhadbeenendorsedbythe sixplustwomeeting.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon4 VI November1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretary-Generalonhisvisittotheregion,andbytheDeputyEmergencyReliefCoordinatoronthesecurityarrangementssignedwiththeTaliban.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon8 TP December1998,themembersoftheCouncilhadbeforethemthereportoftheSecretary-GeneralonthesituationinAfghanistananditsimplicationsforinternationalpeaceandsecurity(S/1998/1109)andaletterdated23November1998fromtheSecretary-GeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/1139).Themembersofthe ZV CouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnder-Secretary-GeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationinAfghanistan,inparticularthemilitaryandsecuritysituationinthecountry.xx-x  Atthe 3952ndmeeting,heldon8December1998 in :"\ accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAfghanistan,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretary-General(S/1998/1109)andtheletterdated23November1998fromtheSecretary-GeneraltothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/1139).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited (#e therepresentativesoftheIslamicRepublicofIranandPakistan,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure. ,'j Ї  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  (S/1998/1140)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations.  x TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentatives P oftheIslamicRepublicofIranandPakistan.  x TheCouncilthencommencedthevotingprocedure. .    x Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe D   representativesoftheRussianFederation,theUnitedStatesofAmerica,CostaRica,Japan,China,Slovenia,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,Sweden,France,theGambia,Portugal,KenyaandBrazil,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofBahrain. Decision: Atthe3952ndmeeting,on8December1998,draft  `  resolutionS/1998/1140wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1214(1998).     x Byresolution1214(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter  alia,demandedthattheTaliban,aswellasotherAfghan x factions,stopfighting,concludeaceasefireandresumenegotiationswithoutdelayandpreconditionsunderUnitedNationsauspices,andcooperatewiththeaimofcreatingabroad-basedandfullyrepresentativegovernment,whichwouldprotecttherightsofallAfghansandobservetheinternationalobligationsofAfghanistan;encouragedtheSecretary-GeneraltocontinuehiseffortstodispatchamissiontoAfghanistantoinvestigatenumerousreportsofgravebreachesandseriousviolationsofinternationalhumanitarianlawinthatcountry,inparticularmasskillingsandmassgravesofprisonersofwarandciviliansandthedestructionofreligioussites;urgedallparties,especiallytheTaliban,tocooperatewiththatmission,andinparticulartoassurethesafetyandfreedomofmovementofitspersonnel;supportedtheSecretary-Generalsproposal,ascontainedinhisletterdated23November1998tothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/1139),toestablishwithintheSpecialMission,withoutprejudicetoitsmandateandtakingintoaccountsecurityconditions,acivilaffairsunitwiththeprimaryobjectiveofmonitoringthesituation,promotingrespectforminimumhumanitarianstandardsanddeterringmassiveandsystematicviolationsofhumanrightsandhumanitarianlawinthefuture,andtosendanassessmentmissiontoAfghanistan,assoonassecurityconditionspermitted,inordertodeterminetheexactmandate,compositionandlocationofthecivilianmonitors;anddeploredthefailureoftheleadershipoftheTaliban,inparticular,totakemeasurestocomplywiththedemandsmadeinitspreviousresolutions,especiallytoconcludeaceasefireandtoresumenegotiations,andexpresseditsreadinesstoconsidertheimpositionofmeasures,in ,'5 accordancewithitsresponsibilityundertheCharter,withtheaimofachievingthefullimplementationofitsrelevantresolutions.(Forthefulltextofresolution1214(1998),seeappendixV.)̜xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon20  n: January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneralforAfghanistanonthepolitical,humanrights,humanitarianandsecuritysituationinAfghanistan.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon17 N @ March1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationinAfghanistan,inparticularthesecondroundofintraAfghantalks,heldfrom11to14March1999atAshgabat,underUnitedNationsauspices;andthedecisiontoinitiatethegradualandlimitedreturnofinternationalstafftoAfghanistan.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon19 2I April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneralforAfghanistanonthelatestdevelopmentsinAfghanistan,inparticularoneffortstorestarttheintraAfghantalks,andthesecuritysituation.S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    +xC.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom27May FR 1998to15June1999andreportsoftheSecretaryGeneralS:a 8D …  X X XX O, X X#idV 3 T##         xx-x  Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe hW representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated19Juneonthe f"^ situationinAfghanistananditsimplicationsforinternationalpeaceandsecurity(S/1998/532),submittedpursuanttoGeneralAssemblyresolution52/211BandinresponsetotherequestsbytheSecurityCouncilforregularinformation,describingthemaindevelopmentsinAfghanistansincehisreportof17March1998(S/1998/222),andtheactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsSpecialMissiontoAfghanistanandhisSpecialEnvoyand,interalia,onthemeetingofthegroup ("f of21MemberStateswithinfluenceinAfghanistan,heldon1June1998.xx-x  Letterdated10July(S/1998/630)fromthe L+%j representativeofAfghanistanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated9July1998 ,2'l fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofAfghanistantothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated5August(S/1998/713)fromthe  representativeofAfghanistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganoteofthesamedatefromtheMinistryofForeignAffairsofAfghanistantotheSecretariat.  x Letterdated6August(S/1998/724)fromthe    representativesoftheRussianFederationandUzbekistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementontheoutcomeoftheRussianUzbektalksheldatTashkenton4August1998.  x Identicallettersdated6August(S/1998/727)fromthe J  representativeofAfghanistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated5August1998fromtheMinistryofForeignAffairsofAfghanistantotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated11August(S/1998/743)fromthe H representativeofTajikistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheGovernmentofTajikistan.  x Identicallettersdated12August(S/1998/744)from ` therepresentativeofAfghanistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganoteofthesamedatefromtheMinistryofForeignAffairsofAfghanistantotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Identicallettersdated18August(S/1998/776)from ! therepresentativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated28August(S/1998/821)fromthe  Z& representativeofUzbekistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheOliyMajlis(Parliament)ofUzbekistan.  x Letterdated2September(S/1998/831)fromthe r#+ representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Identicallettersdated10September(S/1998/846)from &n / therepresentativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated11September(S/1998/904)from )#4 therepresentativeofAfghanistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil, transmittinganoteverbaleofthesamedatefromthe +4&7 MinistryofForeignAffairsofAfghanistantotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosures. xx-x  Letterdated15September(S/1998/851)fromthe : representativeofKazakhstanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon13September1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofKazakhstan.xx-x  Identicallettersdated16September(S/1998/860)from  L? therepresentativeofAfghanistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganotedated15September1998fromtheMinistryofForeignAffairsofAfghanistantotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated16September(S/1998/869)fromthe J F representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated18September(S/1998/893)fromthe  J representativeofPakistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe @N representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated28September(S/1998/905andCorr.1) \V fromtherepresentativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon23September1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated2Octoberon t[ thesituationinAfghanistananditsimplicationsforinternationalpeaceandsecurity(S/1998/913),submittedpursuanttoGeneralAssemblyresolution52/211B,coveringtheactivitiesoftheSpecialMissionanddevelopmentsinAfghanistansincehislastreport(S/1998/532).xx-x  Identicallettersdated7October(S/1998/929)fromthe r#b representativeofAfghanistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinistryofForeignAffairsofAfghanistantotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe p("i representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998. ,9'o   x Letterdated8October(S/1998/934)fromthe  representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated13October(S/1998/908)fromthe P representativesofKazakhstanandtheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingajointcommuniquontheStatevisitofthePresidentoftheRussianFederationtoKazakhstanon12and13October1998.  x Letterdated13October(S/1998/954)fromthe N   representativesoftheRussianFederationandUzbekistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingajointcommuniquissuedon12October1998ontheStatevisitofthePresidentoftheRussianFederationtoUzbekistan,andajointstatementissuedalsoon12OctoberbythePresidentsofUzbekistanandtheRussianFederationonthesituationinAfghanistan.  x Identicallettersdated26October(S/1998/999)from 2 therepresentativeofAfghanistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheViceMinisterforForeignAffairsofAfghanistantotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated4November(S/1998/1036)from 0 therepresentativeofAfghanistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganoteverbaleofthesamedatefromtheMinistryofForeignAffairsofAfghanistantotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated23November # onthesituationinAfghanistananditsimplicationsforinternationalpeaceandsecurity(S/1998/1109),submittedpursuanttoGeneralAssemblyresolution52/211BandinresponsetorequestsbytheSecurityCouncilforregularinformation,describingtheprincipaleventsthathadtakenplaceinAfghanistan,includingthemajormilitaryandpoliticaldevelopmentsandtheactivitiesoftheSpecialMission,sincehislastreport(S/1998/913).  x Identicallettersdated23November(S/1998/1111) %L - fromtherepresentativeofAfghanistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinistryofForeignAffairsofAfghanistantotheSecretaryGeneral. ,*$3 xx-x  Letterdated23November(S/1998/1139)fromthe 3 SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informingtheCouncilthattheAfghanpartieshadconveyedtohimtheiragreementinprincipletothedeploymentofcivilianmonitorsinAfghanistan,andthatitwashisintention,withtheagreementoftheCouncil,toestablishacivilaffairsunitwithintheSpecialMission,whichwouldinitiallybestaffedby12civilianmonitors.xx-x  Identicallettersdated25November(S/1998/1121) 8 < fromtherepresentativeofAfghanistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinistryofForeignAffairsofAfghanistantotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated3February1999(S/1999/109) n B fromtherepresentativeofAfghanistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon29January1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofAfghanistan.xx-x  Letterdated5March(S/1999/248)fromthe H representativeofQataraddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandannexestheretoadoptedattheAnnualCoordinationMeetingoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsofStatesmembersoftheOrganizationoftheIslamicConference,heldatUnitedNationsHeadquarterson1October1998.xx-x  Identicallettersdated10March(S/1999/261)fromthe jP representativeofAfghanistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingadeclarationbytheIslamicStateofAfghanistandated5March1999.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated31Marchonthe V situationinAfghanistananditsimplicationsforinternationalpeaceandsecurity(S/1999/362),submittedpursuanttoGeneralAssemblyresolution53/203AandinresponsetorequestsbytheSecurityCouncilforregularinformation,describingdevelopmentsinAfghanistansincehislastreport(S/1998/1109).xx-x  Identicallettersdated12April(S/1999/409)fromthe f$^ representativeofAfghanistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheViceMinisterforForeignAffairsofAfghanistantotheSecretaryGeneral. '!b   +&b  +&b TRX3'"Letter (Portrait)X3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)T    g!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=,, O, O, O, O, 33        & 2SSS7  d d7^*^+VV  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9?!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=((  A&T) xdE A    ^,!^-h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter12    x ItemsrelatingtoRwandah x  . #idS 3    O,            S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x InternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofxx#x# 0  0x##PersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsof x#x# 0  0x##InternationalHumanitarianLawCommitted x#x# 0  0x##intheTerritoryofRwandaandRwandan x#x# 0  0x##CitizensResponsibleforSuchViolations x#x# 0  0x##CommittedintheTerritoryofNeighbouring x#x# 0  0x##StatesS:a ansm I  X X XX O, X X#idV 3 x#x#         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    1.0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiodfromx x#x# 0  0x##16June1997to15June1998e ansm   O,O, O, O,#idid 3@J x#x#           o 3  0  0x##Resolution11650& x#x#(1998)0F & #& #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoestablishathirdTrialChamberoftheV`F #F # N 0  0x##of30April19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #InternationalTribunalforRwanda,andtothatenddecidedtoamendarticles10,11and ( oZ  3  12ofthestatuteoftheTribunalandtoreplacethosearticleswiththeprovisionssetoutintheannextotheresolution;decidedalsothattheelectionsforthejudgesofthethreeTrialChambersshouldbeheldtogether,foratermofofficetoexpireon24May2003;furtherdecidedthat,asanexceptionalmeasuretoenablethethirdTrialChambertobegintofunctionattheearliestpossibledateandwithoutprejudicetoarticle12,paragraph5,ofthestatuteoftheTribunal,threenewlyelectedjudges,designatedbytheSecretary-GeneralinconsultationwiththePresidentoftheTribunal,shouldcommencetheirtermofofficeassoonaspossiblefollowingtheelections. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SSS5 5  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    2.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom   15July1998to19May1999e $ ansm   O,O, O, O,#idid 3xx           8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3908(15July ! 1998);3917(18August1998);3934(30Septembero 3  1998);4006(19May1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1200(1998);1241o  3   5?$ o 3  (1999). xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: none.&xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3908;S/PV.3917;o  3    ' o 3  S/PV.3934;S/PV.4006. xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 14and15July; "') 5and17oD  3  ݀August;28September1998;19May1999. xx m   x Atthe 3908thmeeting,heldon15July1998 in $!- accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled:0  0x InternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryofRwandaandRwandanCitizensResponsibleforSuchViolationsCommittedintheTerritoryofNeighbouringStates. xx   ,)8 xx-x  TheCouncilhadbeforeitaletterdated8July1998  8  fromtheSecretary-GeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/640).xx-x  ThePresidentstatedthattheCouncilnotedthe < informationcontainedintheletter(S/1998/640)andendorsedtheproposaloftheSecretary-GeneralcontainedthereintoextendthedeadlinefornominationsofjudgesoftheTrialChambersoftheInternationalTribunalforRwandauntil4August1998,andauthorizedthePresidenttosoinformtheSecretary-General(seeS/1998/646).xx-x  Atthe 3917thmeeting,heldon18August1998 in k"uD accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled:0 x 0x#x# InternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryofRwandaandRwandanCitizensResponsibleforSuchViolationsCommittedintheTerritoryofNeighbouringStates. ## xx-x  TheCouncilhadbeforeitaletterdated7August1998 *'P fromtheSecretary-GeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/760).,)S    x ThePresidentstatedthattheCouncilnotedthe  informationcontainedintheletter(S/1998/760)anddecidedtoextendthedeadlinefornominationsofjudgesoftheTrialChambersoftheInternationalTribunalforRwandauntil14September1998,andauthorizedthePresidenttosoinformtheSecretary-General(seeS/1998/761).  x Atthe 3934thmeeting,heldon30September1998    inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled:0  0x InternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryofRwandaandRwandanCitizensResponsibleforSuchViolationsCommittedintheTerritoryofNeighbouringStates. xx   x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution j  (S/1998/903)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3934thmeeting,on30September1998,  draftresolutionS/1998/903wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1200(1998). J   x Byresolution1200(1998),theSecurityCouncil ` forwarded18nominationsforjudgesoftheInternationalTribunalforRwanda,receivedbytheSecretary-General,totheGeneralAssemblyinaccordancewitharticle12(d)ofthestatuteoftheTribunal.(Forthefulltextofresolution1200(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Atthe 4006thmeeting,heldon19May1999 in ^" accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled:0  0x InternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryofRwandaandRwandanCitizensResponsibleforSuchViolationsCommittedintheTerritoryofNeighbouringStates. xx   x TheCouncilhadbeforeitaletterdated17May1999 % . fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1999/566).  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution p("2 (S/1999/576)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision :Atthe4006thmeeting,on19May1999,draft +l%6 resolutionS/1999/576wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1241(1999). ,&8  1-'9 xx-x  Byresolution1241(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter 9 alia,endorsedtherecommendationoftheSecretaryGeneral r: thatJudgeAspegren,oncereplacedasamemberoftheTribunal,finishtheRutagandaandMusemacaseswhichhe X< hadbegunbeforeexpiryofhistermofoffice;andtooknoteoftheintentionoftheTribunaltofinishthosecasesifpossiblebefore31January2000.(Forthefulltextofresolution1241(1999),seeappendixV.)e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    +x3.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom27May1998to  C 15June1999e  din   O,O, O, O,#idid 3 D##         xx-x  Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe F representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.xx-x  Letterdated8July(S/1998/640)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,pursuanttoarticle12,paragraph3,ofthestatuteoftheInternationalTribunalforRwanda,thenominationsbyGovernmentsforjudgesoftheTrialChambersoftheTribunalandsuggestingthatthedeadlinefornominationsbeextendeduntil4August1998,thenumberofnominationsreceivedbeinglessthantheminimumnumberof18requiredbyarticle12,paragraph3(c),ofthestatuteoftheTribunal.xx-x  Letterdated15July(S/1998/646)fromthePresident X oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated8July1998(S/1998/640)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionoftheCouncilandthatithadnotedtheinformationandagreedwiththeproposalcontainedtherein.xx-x  Letterdated7August(S/1998/760)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,pursuanttoarticle12,paragraph3,ofthestatuteoftheInternationalTribunalforRwanda,thenominationsbyGovernmentsforjudgesoftheTrialChambersoftheTribunalreceivedwithintheperiodspecifiedinarticle12,paragraph3(b),ofthestatuteoftheTribunal,asextendedbytheSecurityCouncilatits3908thmeeting,on15July1998.xx-x  Letterdated18August(S/1998/761)fromthePresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated7August1998(S/1998/760)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionoftheCouncilandthatithadnotedtheinformationcontained thereinanddecidedtoextendthedeadlineforthe +O&n nominationsofjudgesoftheTribunaluntil14September1998.   x NotebytheSecretaryGeneraldated23September  (S/1998/857),transmittingthethirdannualreportoftheInternationalCriminalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforGenocideandOtherSeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryofRwandaandRwandanCitizensResponsibleforGenocideandOtherSuchViolationsCommittedintheTerritoryofNeighbouringStatesbetween1Januaryand31December1994,submittedbythePresidentoftheTribunalinaccordancewitharticle32ofitsstatute.  x Letterdated12April1999(S/1999/448)fromthe   SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimoftheresignationofJudgeDionysiusKondylisasaJudgeoftheTrialChambersoftheTribunal,effective22March1999,andproposing,havingreviewedthelistofcandidatesforelectiontotheTrial   ChambersestablishedbytheSecurityCouncilinitsresolution1200(1998)andtransmittedtotheGeneralAssemblyinconnectionwiththeelectionsheldon3November1998,thatMr.AsokadeZoysaGunawardenashouldreplaceJudgeKondylis.xx-x  Letterdated20April(S/1999/449)fromthePresident  6 oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterof12April1999(S/1999/448)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthat,havingconsultedthem,hesupportedtheSecretaryGeneralsdecisiontoappointMr.AsokadeZoysaGunawardenaasajudgeoftheTribunal.xx-x  Identicallettersdated17May(S/1999/566)fromthe  ! SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheGeneralAssemblyandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated14May1999fromthePresidentoftheInternationalTribunalforRwandatotheSecretaryGeneral. o' (( Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B.0 x ThesituationconcerningRwandaS:a8 sof   X X XX O, X X#idV 3'x#x#         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    1.0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiodfrom]*x#x# 0  0x##16June1997to15June1998e G sof   O,O, O, O,#idid 3%{+x#x#           o 3  0  0x##Resolution1161(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,requestedtheSecretary-Generaltoreactivatethe;-F #F #  0  0x##of9April19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #InternationalCommissionofInquiry,withthefollowingmandate:(a)tocollect Y. o  3  informationandinvestigatereportsrelatingtothesale,supplyandshipmentofarmsandrelatedmatrieltoformerRwandangovernmentforcesandmilitiasintheGreat 0 LakesregionofcentralAfrica,inviolationofSecurityCouncilresolutions918(1994),997(1995)and1011(1995);(b)toidentifypartiesaidingandabettingtheillegalsaletooracquisitionofarmsbyformerRwandangovernmentforcesandmilitias,contrarytotheresolutionsreferredtoabove;and(c)tomakerecommendationsrelatingtotheillegalflowofarmsintheGreatLakesregion. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5!r5  11e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    2.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom !r8 27Augustto24November1998e K sof   O,O, O, O,#idid 3!:9xx         o 3  0   x MeetingsoftheCouncil: none."P; 0   x Resolutionsadopted: none.#< 0   x Presidentialstatements: none.$= 0   x Verbatimrecords: none.R%> o  3    8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 27August;24 &p ? November1998;26January1999. xx Y   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe 'N"B SecurityCouncilheldon27August1998,themembersoftheCounciltookuptheinterimreportoftheInternationalCommissionofInquiry(Rwanda)transmittedbyaletterdated18August1998fromtheSecretary-GeneraltothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/777).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbythe ,&H AssistantSecretary-GeneralforPoliticalAffairsontheworkoftheCommission.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon24 "PK November1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthefinalreportoftheInternationalCommissionofInquiry(Rwanda)(S/1998/1096).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingontheworkoftheCommissionbyitsChairman,whoalsointroducedthereport.e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    +x3.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom18August1998 ("S to15June1999e  sof R  O,O, O, O,#idid 3K)#T##         xx-x  Letterdated18August1998(S/1998/777)fromthe a*$V Secretary-GeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheinterimreportoftheInternationalCommissionofInquiry(Rwanda)submittedbytheChairman ,'Y oftheCommissioninpursuanceofSecurityCouncilresolution1161(1998).  x Letterdated18November(S/1998/1096)fromthe  Secretary-GeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthefinalreportoftheInternationalCommissionofInquiry(Rwanda),containingtheCommissionsconclusions,aswellasitsrecommendationsregardingpossiblemeasurestocurbtheillegalflowofarmsintheGreatLakesregion.  x Letterdated30November(S/1998/1132)fromthe N   representativeofZimbabweaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated23December(S/1998/1219)fromthe J  ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution918(1994)concerningRwandaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteefor1998submitted j  inaccordancewiththenotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilof29March1995(S/1995/234).xx-x  Letterdated14January1999(S/1999/66)fromthe  representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated18March(S/1999/339)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimofhisintentiontosetupanindependentinquiryintotheactionstakenbytheUnitedNationsatthetimeofthegenocidethatoccurredinRwandain1994.xx-x  Letterdated26March(S/1999/340)fromthePresident , ! oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterof18March1999(S/1999/339)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheysupportedhisproposedcourseofactioninthatuniquecircumstance. j & ((  &  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   " ^.#!^/h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter13   0 x ThesituationconcerningWesternSaharah !  U" #idS 3    O,  x#x#         S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiodxx#x# 0  0x##from16June1997to15June1998S:a# rity $  X X XX O, X X#idV 3Z dx#x#           o 3  0  0x##Resolution1131(1997) F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateoftheUnitedNations  x#x# H&   x of29September1997  F MissionfortheReferenduminWesternSahara(MINURSO)until20October1997,oT&  3      0  0x##0x#x#0##0& ##0 & #& #0F # #inaccordancewiththerecommendationoftheSecretaryGeneralcontainedinhisreport(S/1997/742andAdd.1). F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1133(1997) F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMINURSOuntil| x#x# E) 0  0x##of20October1997 0F x#x#20April1998,inorderthatMINURSOmightresumetheprocessofoQ)  3  identifying DN  prospectivevoters,andtoincreaseitssize;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltobegintheidentificationofvoterseligibletoparticipateinthereferendumforselfdetermination,withtheaimoffinishingtheprocessby31May1998. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1148(1998) F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,approvedthedeploymentoftheengineeringunitx#x# A, 0  0x##of6January19980 x#x#0F # #requiredfordeminingactivitiesandoftheadditionaladministrativestaffrequiredto z oM,  3  supportthedeploymentofmilitarypersonnelasproposedinannexIIofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof13November1997(S/1998/35). F #F # o 3  0  0x##Resolution1163(1998) F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMINURSOuntil *x#x# 0  0x##of17April19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #20July1998,inorderthatMINURSOmightproceedwithitsidentificationtasks,with  o.  3  theaimofcompletingtheprocess;calledontheGovernmentsofMorocco,AlgeriaandMauritaniatoconcluderespectivestatusofforcesagreementswiththeSecretaryGeneral;andrecalledthat,pendingtheconclusionofsuchagreements,themodelstatusofforcesagreementdated9October1990(A/45/594),asprovidedforinGeneralAssemblyresolution52/12B,shouldapplyprovisionally. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS55  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil $ from23June1998to14May1999S:ae5 rity 6  X X XX O, X X#idV 3%xx           8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3910(20July ( 1998);3929(18September1998);3938(30October1998);3956(17December1998);3971(28January1999);3976(11February1999);3990(30March1999);3994(30Aprilo 3  1999);4002(14May1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1185(1998);1198o8  3   B$L!. (1998);1204(1998);1215(1998);1224(1999);1228(1999);1232(1999);1235o 3  (1999);1238(1999). xx  0 x Presidentialstatements: none.b'l$2xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3910;S/PV.3929;o:  3   *(4%3 S/PV.3938;S/PV.3956;S/PV.3971;S/PV.3976;S/PV.3990;S/PV.3994;o 3  S/PV.4002. xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 23June;15,16o;  3   J+T(7 and20July;26and27August;9,17and18September;28!30October;15!17December,)9xx 1998;21,22,27and28January;2,9,10and11February;26and30March;23,26and28!30April;12and13May1999. `"`" 7 xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe = SecurityCouncilheldon23June1998,themembersoftheCounciltookuptheprogressreportoftheSecretary-GeneralonthesituationconcerningWesternSahara(S/1998/534).TheUnder-Secretary-GeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsintroducedthereportandgaveabriefingonrecentdevelopmentsinWesternSahara,inparticularonprogressintheidentificationprocess.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon15 0&:#F July1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretary-GeneralonthesituationconcerningWesternSahara(S/1998/634),whichwasintroducedbytheUnderSecretary-GeneralforPeacekeepingOperations.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon20 f*p'L July1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinWesternSahara.,)O  Ї  x Atthe 3910thmeeting,heldon20July1998 in  accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationconcerningWesternSahara,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/634).  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution   (S/1998/661)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3910thmeeting,on20July1998,draft N   resolutionS/1998/661wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1185(1998). 4    x Byresolution1185(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter J  alia,decidedtoextendthemandateoftheUnitedNations   MissionfortheReferenduminWesternSaharauntil21September1998,inorderthatMINURSOmightproceedwithidentificationtasks,withtheaimofcompletingtheprocess;calledforapromptconclusionofstatusofforcesagreementswiththeSecretaryGeneral,whichwouldgreatlyfacilitatethefullandtimelydeploymentofMINURSOformedmilitaryunits,inparticularthedeploymentofthemilitaryengineeringsupportanddeminingunits;notedprogressthathadbeenmade;andrecalledthat,pendingtheconclusionofsuchagreements,themodelstatusofforcesagreementdated9October1990(A/45/594),asprovidedforinGeneralAssemblyresolution52/12B,shouldapplyprovisionally.(Forthefulltextofresolution1185(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon26   August1998,themembersoftheCounciltookuptheprogressreportoftheSecretaryGeneralonthesituationconcerningWesternSahara(S/1998/775).TheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsintroducedthereportandgaveabriefingonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituation.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon9 "( September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneral,which,interalia,covered $n* hismeetingswiththePresidentofAlgeriaandtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofMoroccoregardingthesituationconcerningWesternSahara.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon17 '!/ September1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonthesituationconcerningWesternSahara(S/1998/849).TheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsintroducedthereportandgaveabriefingonthelatestdevelopmentsinWesternSahara. ,'6 xx-x  Atthe 3929thmeeting,heldon18September1998  6 inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationconcerningWesternSahara,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/849).xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  = (S/1998/863)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3929thmeeting,on18September1998, N A draftresolutionS/1998/863wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1198(1998). 4 C xx-x  Byresolution1198(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter J E alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMINURSOuntil31  F October1998;welcomedtheagreementoftheMoroccanauthoritiestoformalizethepresenceoftheOfficeoftheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugees(UNHCR)inWesternSahara;requestedbothpartiestotakeconcreteactiontoenableUNHCRtocarryoutthenecessarypreparatoryworkfortherepatriationofSaharanrefugeeseligibletovote,andtheirimmediatefamilies,accordingtothesettlementplan;calledforapromptconclusionofstatusofforcesagreementswiththeSecretaryGeneral,whichwouldgreatlyfacilitatethefullandtimelydeploymentofMINURSOformedmilitaryunits;andrecalledthat,pendingtheconclusionofsuchagreements,themodelstatusofforcesagreementdated9October1990(A/45/594),asprovidedforinGeneralAssemblyresolution52/12B,shouldapplyprovisionally.(Forthefulltextofresolution1198(1998),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon28 RX October1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonthesituationconcerningWesternSahara(S/1998/997).TheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsintroducedthereportandrepliedtoqueriesandcommentsbymembersoftheCouncil,inparticularonthedelayinthesigningofthestatusofforcesagreement.xx-x  Atthe 3938thmeeting,heldon30October1998 in $6a accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationconcerningWesternSahara,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/997).xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution )4$h (S/1998/1011)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote.  +O&k  Decision: Atthe3938thmeeting,on30October1998,draft   resolutionS/1998/1011wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1204(1998). :   x Byresolution1204(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter P alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMINURSOuntil17  n December1998;supportedtheintentionofMINURSOtostartpublishingtheprovisionallistofvotersby1December1998,asproposedbytheSecretaryGeneral;andsupportedalsotheproposedincreaseinthestaffoftheIdentificationCommissionfrom18to25members,andtheincreasealsointhenecessarysupportpersonnel,inordertostrengthentheCommissionandenableittocontinueworkingwithutmostrigourandimpartialitywithaviewtokeepingtotheproposedtimetable.(Forthefulltextofresolution1204(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon15 T  December1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonthesituationconcerningWesternSahara(S/1998/1160).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,inparticularontheidentificationprocess.  x Atthe 3956thmeeting,heldon17December1998   inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitsprior  consultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationconcerningWesternSahara,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/1160).  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution   (S/1998/1183)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3956thmeeting,on17December1998, h$ draftresolutionS/1998/1183wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1215(1998).  N&   x Byresolution1215(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter "d( alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMINURSOuntil31 ",) January1999toallowforfurtherconsultationsinthehopethatthoseconsultationswouldleadtoagreementonthevariousprotocolswithoutunderminingtheintegrityoftheSecretaryGeneralsproposedpackageorcallingintoquestionitsmainelements.(Forthefulltextofresolution1215(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon21 ("1 January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonissuesrelatedtotheactivitiesofMINURSOandtheimplementationplan,includingthemodalitiesfortheimplementationoftheproposalsoutlinedinthe ,&6 SecretaryGeneralsreportof26October1998(S/1998/1997).xx-x  Atthe 3971stmeeting,heldon28January1999 in 9 accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationconcerningWesternSahara.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  ? (S/1999/78)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3971stmeeting,on28January1999,draft dC resolutionS/1999/78wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1224(1999). J E xx-x  Byresolution1224(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter  ` G alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMINURSOuntil11 ( H February1999.(Forthefulltextofresolution1224(1999),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon2 xL February1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonthesituationconcerningWesternSahara(S/1999/88),whichwasintroducedbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,whoalsobriefedthemembersonthecourseofnegotiationsonthepackageofmeasuresproposedbytheSecretaryGeneralinhisreportof11December1998(S/1998/1160).xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon9 \U and10February1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralandtheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,respectively,onthestatusofthenegotiationsbetweentheGovernmentofMoroccoandtheUnitedNationsregardingthestatusofforcesagreement.xx-x  Atthe 3976thmeeting,heldon11February1999 in  "] accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationconcerningWesternSahara,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1999/88).xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution % d (S/1999/130)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3976thmeeting,on11February1999,draft p("h resolutionS/1999/130wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1228(1999). *V$j xx-x  Byresolution1228(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter +l%l alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMINURSOuntil31 +4&m March1999toallowforconsultationsinthehopeand ,&n expectationofagreementontheprotocolsonidentification,appealsandrepatriationplanningactivities,aswellasontheessentialissueoftheimplementationcalendar,withoutunderminingtheintegrityoftheSecretaryGeneralsproposedpackageorcallingintoquestionitsmainelements,forthepromptresumptionofvoteridentificationandinitiationoftheappealsprocess;andsupportedtheintentionoftheSecretaryGeneraltoaskhisPersonalEnvoytoreassesstheviabilityofthemandateofMINURSOshouldtheprospectsforputtingthepackageofmeasuresintoeffectremainelusiveatthetimeofsubmissionoftheSecretaryGeneralsnextreport.(Forthefulltextofresolution1228(1999),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon26  v  March1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonthesituationconcerningWesternSahara(S/1999/307),whichwasintroducedandupdatedbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations.  x Atthe 3990thmeeting,heldon30March1999 in V accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationconcerningWesternSahara,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1999/307).  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution T (S/1999/354)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3990thmeeting,on30March1999,draft P resolutionS/1999/354wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1232(1999). !   x Byresolution1232(1999)theSecurityCouncil,inter # alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMINURSOuntil30 h$ April1999toallowforanunderstandingtobereachedamongallconcernedondetailedmodalitiesfortheimplementationoftheidentificationandappealsprotocols,includingarevisedimplementationschedule,inamannerthatwouldpreservetheintegrityoftheSecretaryGeneralspackageofmeasures.(Forthefulltextofresolution1232(1999),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon23 %L - April1999,themembersoftheCouncilheardaclarificationbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthestatusofthereviseddocumentsrelatingtotheidentificationandappealsprocess.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon29 ,*$3 April1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonthesituationconcerningWesternSahara(S/1999/483).TheCouncilmembersalsoreceived ,&6 abriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinWesternSahara,inparticularontheintensiveconsultationswiththeGovernmentofMoroccoandtheFrentePopularparalaLiberacondeSaguaelHamraydelRodeoro(FrentePOLISARIO)onthedraftpackageofmeasurestheSecretaryGeneralhadoutlinedinhisreportof11December1998(S/1998/1160),includingthedraftprotocolsontheidentificationandappealsprocess,togetherwiththedetailedoperationaldirectivesfortheirimplementationandarevisedtimetable.xx-x  Atthe 3994thmeeting,heldon30April1999 in B accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationconcerningWesternSahara,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1999/483).xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  I (S/1999/489)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3994thmeeting,on30April1999,draft 4M resolutionS/1999/489wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1235(1999). O xx-x  Byresolution1235(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter 0Q alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMINURSOuntil14 R May1999;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltokeeptheCouncilinformedofallsignificantdevelopmentsintheimplementationofthesettlementplanandtheagreementsreachedwiththeparties,and,asappropriate,onthecontinuingviabilityofthemandateofMINURSO.(Forthefulltextofresolution1235(1999),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon12 hZ May1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonrecentdevelopmentsinWesternSahara,inparticulartheGovernmentofMoroccosagreementtothedraftprotocolsontheidentificationandappealsprocessandtheoperationaldirectivesfortheirimplementation;aswellasbytheDirectoroftheNewYorkLiaisonOfficeofUNHCRonthearrangementsfortherepatriationofrefugeesandaseriesofconfidencebuildingmeasurestakenbyUNHCRduringthepreregistrationphaseinrefugeecampsatTindoufandinnorthernMauritania.xx-x  Atthe 4002ndmeeting,heldon14May1999 in )l#g accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationconcerningWesternSahara,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1999/483andAdd.1). ,T'l Ї  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  (S/1999/556)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe4002ndmeeting,on14May1999,draft P resolutionS/1999/556wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1238(1999).  6   x Byresolution1238(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter  L alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMINURSOuntil14    September1999inordertoresumetheidentificationprocess,starttheappealsprocessandconcludealloutstandingagreementsneededtoimplementthesettlementplan;supportedtheproposedincreaseinstaffoftheIdentificationCommissionfrom25to30members,andtheproposedincreasealsointhenecessarysupportactivities,inordertostrengthentheCommissionandenableittocontinueworkingwithfullauthorityandindependence,inaccordancewithitsmandateasauthorizedbytheSecurityCouncil,andtoaccomplishitstasksexpeditiously;requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltoreportevery45daysonsignificantdevelopmentsintheimplementationofthesettlementplan,inparticularonthefollowingissueswhichwouldform,inter < alia,thebasisofitsconsiderationofafurtherextensionof  themandateofMINURSO:fullandunequivocalcooperationofthepartiesduringtheresumptionofvoteridentificationandduringthestartoftheappealsprocess;agreementbytheGovernmentofMoroccoonthemodalitiesofimplementingparagraph42ofthestatusofforcesagreement;agreementofthepartiesontheprotocolrelatingtorefugees;andconfirmationthatUNHCRwasfullyoperationalintheregion.(Forthefulltextofresolution1238(1999)seeappendixV.)S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRC.0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom27May 8$ 1998to15June1999andreportsoftheSecretaryGeneralS:a@ con   X X XX O, X X#idV 3!&xx           x Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe Z#) representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.  x ProgressreportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated18June X("0 onthesituationconcerningWesternSahara(S/1998/534),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1163(1998),describingdevelopmentssincehisreportof18May1998(S/1998/404),includingtheconsultationsofhisSpecial Representativeonvariousissuesrelevanttothe @,&5 implementationofthesettlementplan,andprogressintheidentificationprocess. xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated10Julyonthe 8 situationconcerningWesternSahara(S/1998/634),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1163(1998),describingdevelopmentsintheprogressoftheimplementationofthesettlementplanandtheagreementsreachedbetweentheparties,MoroccoandtheFrentePOLISARIO,andrecommendingthatthemandateofMINURSObeextendedforaperiodoftwomonths,until21September1998.xx-x  ProgressreportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated18 4 B AugustonthesituationconcerningWesternSahara(S/1998/775),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1185(1998),describingprogressmadeintheimplementationofthesettlementplansincehislastreport(S/1998/634),includingthecontinuingeffortsofhisSpecialRepresentativeandhisPersonalEnvoytomovetheprocessforward.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated11September lK onthesituationconcerningWesternSahara(S/1998/849),submittedpursuanttoCouncilresolution1185(1998),describingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1998/775)andrecommendingthatthemandateofMINURSObeextendeduntil31October1998.xx-x  Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe jR representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated26Octoberon hY thesituationconcerningWesternSahara(S/1998/997),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1198(1998),describingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1998/849)andprogressmadeintheimplementationofthesettlementplanandtheagreementsreachedbetweentheparties,andrecommendingthatthemandateofMINURSObeextendeduntil30April1999.xx-x  Letterdated30October(S/1998/1014)fromthe %L b representativeofMoroccoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated3November(S/1998/1031)fromthe ("f representativeofAlgeriaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated24November(S/1998/1142)fromthe B+%j representativeofMauritaniaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. ,('l Ї  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated11December  onthesituationconcerningWesternSahara(S/1998/1160),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1204(1998)describingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1998/997),includingprogressintheimplementationofthesettlementplan,andhisrecentvisittotheregion,andrecommendingthatthemandateofMINURSObeextendeduntil31January1999.  x Letterdated15December(S/1998/1169)fromthe 8   representativeofMoroccoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated17December(S/1998/1184)fromthe 4  representativeofMoroccoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated30December(S/1999/7)fromthe   representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon29December1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated28January1999 H onthesituationconcerningWesternSahara(S/1999/88),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1215(1998),describingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1998/1160),progressintheimplementationofthesettlementplanandtheagreementsreachedbetweentheparties,andrecommendingthatthemandateofMINURSObeextendedforfourweeks,until28February1999.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated22Marchonthe  situationconcerningWesternSahara(S/1999/307),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1228(1999),describingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1999/88)andrecommendingthatthemandateofMINURSObeextendeduntil30April1999.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated27Aprilonthe ~ & situationconcerningWesternSahara(S/1999/483),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1232(1999),describingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1999/307)andsuggestingthat,shouldthepartiesagree #* totheproposedprotocolsandoperationaldirectivesfortheidentificationandappealsprocess,theCouncilshouldconsiderextendingthemandateofMINURSOforaperiodofsixmonths,until30October1999;andaddendumdated13May1999(S/1999/483/Add.1),containingtheprotocolsandoperationaldirectivestransmittedbytheSecretaryGeneraltothetwopartiestothesettlementplan,MoroccoandtheFrentePOLISARIO,followingthediscussionsbetweentheirrepresentativesandtheUnitedNationsheldatUnitedNationsHeadquartersfrom12to26April1999.xx-x  Letterdated13May(S/1999/554)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated7May1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsandCooperationofMoroccototheSecretaryGeneralinresponsetothemeasuresproposedbytheUnitedNationsfortheidentificationofpersonsrequestingtoparticipateintheWesternSaharareferendumandtheappealsprocess(S/1999/483/Add.1).xx-x  Letterdated13May(S/1999/555)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated28April1999fromtheSecretaryGeneraloftheFrentePOLISARIOtotheSecretaryGeneralinresponsetothemeasuresproposedbytheUnitedNationsfortheidentificationofpersonsrequestingtoparticipateintheWesternSaharareferendumandtheappealsprocess(S/1999/483/Add.1).xx-x  Letterdated18May(S/1999/590)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimthat,followingconsultations,hehaddecidedtoappointWilliamEagleton(UnitedStatesofAmerica)ashisSpecialRepresentativeforWesternSahara.xx-x  Letterdated21May(S/1999/591)fromthePresident pM oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated18May1999(S/1999/590)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncil,whohadtakennoteofthedecisioncontainedtherein. $nT ((  %T  TRX3'"Letter (Portrait)X3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)T    g!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=,, O, O, O, O, 33        & 2SSS7  d d7"^0#^1VV  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9?!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A##  A&T) xdE A   $^2%^3 Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter14  0  ThesituationinGeorgiah a   #idS 3    O,  ##         S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiodxx#x# 0  0x##from16June1997to15June1998S:as  )  X X XX O, X X#idV 3Z dx#x#           o 3    x Resolution1124(1997) F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateoftheUnitedNations       x of31July19970 & 0 & #& #0F # #ObserverMissioninGeorgia(UNOMIG)foranewperiodterminatingon31Januaryo  3      1998,subjecttoareviewbytheSecurityCouncilofthemandateofUNOMIGintheeventofanychangesthatmightbemadeinthemandateorinthepresenceoftheCommonwealthofIndependentStates(CIS)peacekeepingforce. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,regrettedthat,despitestrenuouseffortstoreactivateDN F #F #    0  0x##(S/PRST/1997/50)of0 x#x#0F # #thepeaceprocess,therehadbeennovisibleprogressonthekeyissuesofthe  F #F #  0  0x##6November19970 x#x#0F # #settlement"thefuturepoliticalstatusofAbkhaziaandthepermanentreturnof   o  3  refugeesanddisplacedpersons;andattachedparticularimportancetothemoreactiverolefortheUnitedNationsinthepeaceprocess,andencouragedtheSecretaryGeneraltocontinuehiseffortstothatend,withtheassistanceoftheRussianFederationasfacilitatorandwiththesupportofthegroupofFriendsoftheSecretaryGeneralonGeorgiaandtheOrganizationforSecurityandCooperationinEurope(OSCE). F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1150(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateofUNOMIGforanewF #F #  0  0x##of30January19980 x#x#0F # #periodterminatingon31July1998,subjecttoareviewbytheCouncilofthemandateo  3    ofUNOMIGintheeventofanychangesthatmightbemadeinthemandateorinthepresenceoftheCISpeacekeepingforce. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,expresseditsgraveconcernovertherecentoutbreak@JF #F # L   0  0x##(S/PRST/1998/16)of0 x#x#0F # #ofviolenceinthezoneofconflict,whichhadresultedinthelossofhumanlifeandaF #F # t 0  0x##28May19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #significantoutflowofrefugees,andcalleduponthepartiestoobservestrictlythe   oX  3  AgreementonaCeasefireandSeparationofForces,signedinMoscowon14May1994(S/1994/583,annexI)(theMoscowAgreement),andalsotheceasefireprotocolsignedon25May1998,aswellasalltheirobligationstorefrainfromtheuseofforceandtoresolvedisputedissuesbypeacefulmeansonly;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltoconsultbothsidesonthebasisonparagraphs26,48and49ofhisreport(S/1998/375),inparticularontheconceptoftheselfprotectionunitoutlinedtherein,andonotheroptionsasappropriate,inclosecooperationwiththegroupofFriendsoftheSecretaryGeneral,bearinginmindtheneedtosecuretheconsentofbothpartiestotheSecretaryGeneralsproposal. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SSS5$!5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil $!- from17June1998to7May1999S:a6    X X XX O, X X#idV 3$!.xx           8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3912(30July  1998);3948(25November1998);3972(28o 3  January1999);3997(7May1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1187(1998);1225o  3   (%4 o 3  (1999). xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1998/34;o  3   *'6 o 3  S/PRST/1999/11. xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3912;S/PV.3948;o  3   ,)8 S/PV.3972;S/PV.3997.,)9xx Ї8 x 8x"x" Consultationsofthewhole: 17and22June; $!9 9,13,15,23,27,29and30July;12,23and24November1998;26!28January;6and7May1999. `"`"  xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe r'|$> SecurityCouncilheldon17June1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralconcerningthesituationinAbkhazia,Georgia(S/1998/497).ThemembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsintheterritory,inparticularthesecuritysituation.,)E  Ї  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon15  July1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonatragicincidentthathadoccurredatTbilision14July1998,leadingtothedeathofaPolishstaffmemberofUNOMIG.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon27   July1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatonthesecondhighlevelmeetingoftheGeorgianandAbkhazsides,heldatGenevafrom23to25July1998,chairedbytheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralandattendedbytheRussianFederationinitscapacityasfacilitator,OSCEandthegroupofFriendsoftheSecretaryGeneral.  x Atthe 3912thmeeting,heldon30July1998 in 6  accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinGeorgia,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/647andAdd.1).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited 4 therepresentativesofGeorgiaandGermany,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution j (S/1998/699)submittedbyFrance,Germany,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.  x TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentatives ." ofGeorgiaandGermany.  x TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure.  %   x Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe  "' representativesofFrance,Portugal,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,Japan,China,CostaRica,Sweden,Gabon,theGambia,Brazil,Slovenia,BahrainandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeoftheRussianFederation. Decision: Atthe3912thmeeting,on30July1998,draft & / resolutionS/1998/699wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1187(1998). "(x"1   x Byresolution1187(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter 8)#3 alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofUNOMIGforanew *V$4 periodterminatingon31January1999subjecttoareviewbytheCouncilofthemandateoftheMissionintheeventofanychangesthatmightbemadeinthemandateorinthepresenceoftheCISpeacekeepingforce;requestedthe  -v'8 SecretaryGeneraltocontinuetokeeptheCouncilregularlyinformedandtoreportthreemonthsafterthedateoftheadoptionoftheresolutiononthesituationinAbkhazia,Georgia,includingontheoperationsofUNOMIG;andexpresseditsintentiontoconductareviewoftheMissioninthelightofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral,takingintoaccountinparticulartheprogressmadebythetwopartiesincreatingsecureconditionsinwhichtheMissioncouldfulfilitsexistingmandateandestablishingapoliticalsettlement.(Forthefulltextofresolution1187(1998),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon12 D November1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralconcerningthesituationinAbkhazia,Georgia(S/1998/1012andAdd.1).ThemembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopments,inparticularthesecuritysituation,aswellasontheincidentregardingthedenialbytheAbkhazauthoritiesofpermissionforaUNOMIGaircrafttolandatanairportinAbkhazia,Georgia.xx-x  Atthe 3948thmeeting,heldon25November1998  O inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinGeorgia,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/1012andAdd.1).xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe V Council(S/PRST/1998/34),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, tW statedthatitremaineddeeplyconcernedatthecontinuingtenseandunstablesituationintheGaliandZugdidiregionsandatthethreatofresumptionofserioushostilities;demandedthatbothsidesobservestrictlyalltheirobligationstorefrainfromtheuseofforceandtoresolvedisputedissuesbypeacefulmeansonly;welcomedtheeffortsoftheSecretaryGeneralaimedatimprovingthesecurityofUNOMIG;approvedhisproposaltoincreasethenumberofinternationallyrecruitedlightlyarmedsecuritypersonnelandadditionallocalsecuritypersonneltoprovideinternalsecuritytotheMissionsinstallations;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltokeepthesecurityoftheMissionunderconstantreview,takingintoaccounttheobservationscontainedinhisreport.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/34,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon26 B)#h January1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralconcerningthesituationinAbkhazia,Georgia(S/1999/60).ThemembersoftheCouncil alsoreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneral b,&l forPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthepeaceprocess.   x Atthe 3972ndmeeting,heldon28January1999 in  accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinGeorgia,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1999/60).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited    therepresentativesofGeorgiaandGermany,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution   (S/1999/79)submittedbyFrance,Germany,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.  x TheCouncilheardastatementbytheMinisterfor * ForeignAffairsofGeorgia.  x TheCouncilthenproceededtovoteondraftresolution ^ S/1999/79. Decision: Atthe3972ndmeeting,on28January1999,draft < resolutionS/1999/79wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1225(1999). v   x Byresolution1225(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter  alia,stronglysupportedthesustainedeffortsmadebythe T  SecretaryGeneralandhisSpecialRepresentativewiththeassistanceoftheRussianFederationinitscapacityasfacilitatoraswellasofthegroupofFriendsoftheSecretaryGeneralandofOSCEtopreventhostilitiesandtogiveanewimpetustothenegotiationswithintheUnitedNationsledpeaceprocessinordertoachieveacomprehensivepoliticalsettlement;welcomedtheintentionoftheSecretaryGeneraltoproposeastrengtheningoftheciviliancomponentofUNOMIG;anddecidedtoextendthemandateofUNOMIGforanewperiodterminatingon31July1999,subjecttoareviewbytheCouncilofthemandateofUNOMIGintheeventofanychangesthatmightbemadeinthemandateorinthepresenceoftheCISpeacekeepingforce.(Forthefulltextofresolution1225(1999),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon6 Z'!0 May1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralconcerningthesituationinAbkhazia,Georgia(S/1999/460).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAbkhazia,Georgia,inparticularthemeetingheldon29April1999atSukhumiofthe ,('7 CoordinationCounciloftheGeorgianandAbkhazsidesunderthechairmanshipoftheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforGeorgia.xx-x  Atthe 3997thmeeting,heldon7May1999 in P; accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinGeorgia,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1999/460).xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe N B Council(S/PRST/1999/11)inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, lC welcomedthedecisionoftheCouncilofHeadsofStateoftheCommonwealthofIndependentStatesof2April1999onfurthermeasurestosettletheconflictinAbkhazia,Georgia(S/1999/392,annex);andstronglysupportedthesustainedeffortsmadebytheSecretaryGeneralandhisSpecialRepresentativewiththeassistanceoftheRussianFederationinitscapacityasfacilitatoraswellasofthegroupofFriendsoftheSecretaryGeneralandOSCEtopreventhostilities,toprotecthumanrights,andtoadvanceasettlement.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/11,seeappendixVI.)S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    +xC.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom16June 0R 1998to15June1999andreportsoftheSecretaryGeneralS:a vent  X X XX O, X X#idV 3T##         xx-x  Letterdated16June1998(S/1998/516)fromthe RW representativeofGeorgiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementonrecentdevelopmentsintheGalidistrictofAbkhazia,Georgia,issuedon14June1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofGeorgia.xx-x  Addendumdated18June(S/1998/497/Add.1)tothe P!^ reportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated10June1998(S/1998/497)concerningthesituationinAbkhazia,Georgia.xx-x  Letterdated10July(S/1998/633)fromthePresident #Lb oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghim,interalia,thatthemembersoftheCouncil %d notedwithappreciationhisreportof10June1998(S/1998/497andAdd.1);reiteratedtheircalluponthepartiestodisplaythenecessarypoliticalwilltoachievesubstantialresultswithintheframeworkoftheUnitedNationsledpeaceprocessandthroughdirectdialogue;andsupportedthepracticalmeasuresenvisagedinhisreporttostrengthenthesecurityofUNOMIG.xx-x  Letterdated14July(S/1998/645)fromthe ,j&m representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtothe ,2'n SecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementoneventsintheGalidistrictofAbkhazia,Georgia,issuedonthesamedaybytheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheRussianFederation.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated14July P concerningthesituationinAbkhazia,Georgia(S/1998/647),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1150(1998),describingthesituationasat12July1998andreportingondevelopmentsregardingthepeacemakingprocessandtheroleoftheUnitedNations,andrecommendingthatthemandateofUNOMIGbeextendedforafurtherperiodofsixmonths,terminatingon31January1999;andaddendumdated28July(S/1998/647/Add.1),conveyingtheconcludingstatementontheresultsofthesecondmeetingoftheGeorgianandAbkhazsides,heldatGenevafrom23to25July1998,andanaccompanyingstatementmadeonbehalfofthegroupofFriendsoftheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated15July(S/1998/649)fromthe   representativeofGeorgiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementconcerningtheincidentthatoccurredon12July1998intheGalidistrictofAbkhazia,Georgia,issuedbytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofGeorgia.  x Letterdated15July(S/1998/650)fromthe  representativeofGeorgiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated13July1998fromthePresidentofGeorgiatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated16July(S/1998/655)fromthe   representativeofGeorgiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementconcerningthedeathofMariaMagdalenaWewiorska,astaffmemberofUNOMIG,issuedbytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofGeorgia.  x Letterdated17July(S/1998/660)fromthe !' representativeofGeorgiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon16July1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofGeorgia.  x Letterdated26August(S/1998/815)fromthe .%, representativeofGeorgiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe '*"0 representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral. -e'7 xx-x  Letterdated25September(S/1998/892)fromthe 7 representativeofGeorgiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon22September1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofGeorgia.xx-x  Letterdated28September(S/1998/898)fromthe  n< representativeofGeorgiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementmadebythePresidentofGeorgiaontheoccasionofthefifthanniversaryofthefallofSukhumiinSeptember1993.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated29October N B concerningthesituationinAbkhazia,Georgia(S/1998/1012),describingthesituationinGeorgiaasat23October1998,inparticulartheprogressmadebythetwopartiesincreatingsecureconditionsinwhichUNOMIGcouldfulfilitsexistingmandateandinestablishingapoliticalsettlement;andaddendumdated10November(S/1999/1012/Add.1)containingthecostestimatesforthedeploymentofadditionalinternationalsecuritypersonnel.xx-x  Letterdated6November(S/1998/1052)fromthe L SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimthat,followingtheusualconsultations,itwashisintentiontoappointMajorGeneralTariqWaseemGhazi(Pakistan)asChiefMilitaryObserverofUNOMIG.xx-x  Letterdated10November(S/1998/1053)fromthe S PresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated6November1998(S/1998/1052)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheintentioncontainedtherein.xx-x  Letterdated18December(S/1998/1193)fromthe Z representativeofGeorgiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon17December1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofGeorgia.xx-x  Letterdated23December(S/1998/1213)fromthe ",` representativeofGeorgiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon22December1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofGeorgiaregardinganincidentthathadoccurredintheconflictzoneofAbkhazia,Georgia,on21December1998.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated20January1999 '*"g concerningthesituationinAbkhazia,Georgia(S/1999/60),submittedpursuanttoresolution1187(1998),describingthesituationinAbkhazia,Georgia,asat15January1999andrecommendingthatthemandateofUNOMIGbeextendedforafurthersixmonths,until31July1999.  G,&m   x Letterdated25January(S/1999/71)fromthe   representativeofGeorgiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated22January1999fromthePresidentofGeorgiatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated22February(S/1999/189)fromthe  6 representativeofGeorgiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon19February1999bytheSupremeCouncilofAbkhazia,Georgia.    x Letterdated6April(S/1999/392)fromthe l  representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtothe 4  SecretaryGeneral,transmittingadecisiononfurthermeasurestosettletheconflictinAbkhazia,Georgia,adoptedinMoscowon2April1999bytheCouncilofHeadsofStateofCIS.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated21April  n (S/1999/460)concerningthesituationinAbkhazia,Georgia,submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1225(1999)anddescribingthesituationinGeorgiaasatmidApril1999.   ((  n   d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   &$^4'%^5 Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter15  0  0x##Threatstopeaceandsecuritycausedbyinternationalterroristactsh n% $&#idS 3    O,  x#x#         4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5x5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilon x 13August1998S:a*ofa Q+ X X XX O, X X#idV 3Z dxx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3915(13August    1998). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1189(1998). xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: none.f p xx 8   x Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3915..8 `` 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 11and13   August1998. xx o, 3  ,  x Atthe 3915thmeeting,heldon13August1998 in  accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilincludedinitsagendatheitementitled Threatstopeaceandsecuritycausedbyinternationalterroristacts.  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited GQ therepresentativeoftheUnitedRepublicofTanzania,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe EO Council.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution #-" (S/1998/748)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3915thmeeting,on13August1998,draft & resolutionS/1998/748wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1189(1998). Y c(   x Byresolution1189(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter o!y* alia,determinedtoeliminateinternationalterrorism, 7"A+ stronglycondemnedtheterroristbombattacksinNairobiandDaresSalaamon7August1998,whichhadclaimedhundredsofinnocentlives,injuredthousandsofpeopleandcausedmassivedestructiontoproperty;calleduponallStatesandinternationalinstitutionstocooperatewithandprovidesupportandassistancetotheongoinginvestigationsinKenya,theUnitedRepublicofTanzaniaandtheUnitedStatesofAmericatoapprehendtheperpetratorsofthosecowardlycriminalactsandtobringthemswiftlytojustice;andcalleduponallStatestoadopt,inaccordancewithinternationallawandasamatterofpriority,effectiveandpracticalmeasuresforsecuritycooperation,forthe preventionofsuchactsofterrorism,andfortheprosecution _,i)8 andpunishmentoftheirperpetrators.(Forthefulltextofresolution1189(1998),seeappendixV.) xx-x  Followingthevote,statementsweremadebythe V `; representativesofKenya,theUnitedRepublicofTanzaniaandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    +xB.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom27May  A 1998to15June1999S:a 9ors 9 X X XX O, X X#idV 3 B##         xx-x  Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe  E representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretary pzF General,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterial 8BG MeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias, I Colombia,on19and20May1998.xx-x  Letterdated20August(S/1998/780)fromthe L representativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated24August(S/1998/794)fromthe LVP representativeofPakistanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe T representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe  \ representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretary !] General,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfth H"R^ ConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNon # _ AlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29 # ` Augustto3September1998.xx-x  Letterdated22December(S/1998/1222)fromthe %"c representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquand F'P$e theAbuDhabideclarationadoptedbytheSupremeCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsnineteenthsession,heldinAbuDhabifrom7to9December1998.xx-x  Letterdated28January1999(S/1999/89)fromthe *'j representativeofUgandaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthejointcommuniquoftheD,N)l  11summitoftheEastAfricanHeadsofState,heldatArushaon22January1999.  x Letterdated12February(S/1999/150)fromthe  representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral. P   x Letterdated22March(S/1999/308)fromthe f  representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtothe .  SecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedbythe  MinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsseventiethsession,heldinRiyadhon14and15March1999.xx-x  Letterdated24March(S/1999/326)fromthe P  representativeoftheSyrianArabRepublicaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  6  ((      d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   (&^6)'^7 Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter16  0  0x##Lettersdated20and23December1991fromFrance,theUnitedKingdom x#x# 0  0x##ofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericah J WK#idS 3    O,  x#x#         4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5z 5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil z  from2July1998to8April1999S:aLPors Q X X XX O, X X#idV 3\ fxx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3920(27August    1998);3992(8April1999). xx   x Resolutionsadopted: 1192(1998).     x Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1999/10. hr    x Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3920;S/PV.3992. 0:  8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 2July;24!27   August;9and18September;13,15,16and29October;3and21December1998;26February;11,23and26March;5!8April1999. xx oR 3  R  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe ku SecurityCouncilheldon2July1998,themembersoftheCouncilundertookthenineteenthreviewofthemandatorysanctionsagainsttheLibyanArabJamahiriyainaccordancewithparagraph13ofresolution748(1992).  x Atthe 3920thmeeting,heldon27August1998 in  accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled Lettersdated20and23December1991fromFrance,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica(S/23306,S/23307,S/23308,S/23309andS/23317),havingbeforeitaletterdated24August1998fromtherepresentativesoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/795).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited !( therepresentativesoftheLibyanArabJamahiriyaandtheNetherlands,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution &#/ (S/1998/809)submittedbytheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.  x TheCouncilheardastatementbytherepresentative )&4 oftheLibyanArabJamahiriya.  x TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure. +(7   \,f)8 xx-x  Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe z 8  representativesoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica,Portugal,France,Brazil,theRussianFederation,Japan,Sweden,theGambia,Bahrain,CostaRica,GabonandChina,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofSlovenia. Decision: Atthe3920thmeeting,on27August1998,draft x ? resolutionS/1998/809wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1192(1998).  A xx-x  Byresolution1192(1998),theSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia, D welcomedtheinitiativeforthetrialofthetwopersonschargedwiththebombingofPanAmflight103beforeaScottishcourtsittingintheNetherlands,ascontainedintheletterdated24August1998fromtheActingPermanentRepresentativesoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaanditsattachments,andthewillingnessoftheGovernmentoftheNetherlandstocooperateintheimplementationoftheinitiative;calledupontheGovernmentoftheNetherlandsandtheGovernmentoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandtotakesuchstepsaswerenecessarytoimplementtheinitiative,includingtheconclusionofarrangementswithaviewtoenablingthecourtdescribedinparagraph2oftheresolutiontoexercisejurisdictioninthetermsoftheintendedAgreementbetweenthetwoGovernments,attachedtothesaidletterof24August1998;decidedthatallStatesshouldcooperatetothatend,andinparticularthattheLibyanGovernmentshouldensuretheappearanceintheNetherlandsofthetwoaccusedforthepurposeoftrialbythecourtdescribedinparagraph2oftheresolution,andthattheLibyanGovernmentshouldensurethatanyevidenceorwitnessesinLibyawere,upontherequestofthecourt,promptlymadeavailableatthecourtintheNetherlandsforthepurposeofthetrial;andexpresseditsintentiontoconsideradditionalmeasuresifthetwoaccusedhadnotarrivedorappearedfortrialpromptlyinaccordancewithparagraph8oftheresolution.(Forthefulltextofresolution1192(1998),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Followingthevote,therepresentativeoftheUnited (%b KingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandmadeastatement.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon9 +(f September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneralduringwhichhe,inter-*h  alia,informedmembersofhismeetingwiththeMinisterfor  ForeignAffairsoftheLibyanArabJamahiriyaduringtheTwelfthConferenceoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from31Augustto3September1998.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon29  6 October1998,themembersoftheCouncilundertookthetwentiethreviewofthemandatorysanctionsagainsttheLibyanArabJamahiriyainaccordancewithparagraph13ofresolution748(1992).  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon26 l  February1999,themembersoftheCouncilundertookthetwentyfirstreviewofthemandatorysanctionsagainsttheLibyanArabJamahiriyainaccordancewithparagraph13ofresolution748(1992).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedbriefingsbytheSecretaryGeneralandtheLegalCounselontheclarificationssoughtbytheLibyanArabJamahiriyaregardingtheimplementationofresolution1192(1998).  x Atthe 3992ndmeeting,heldon8April1999 in l accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled Lettersdated20and23December1991fromFrance,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica(S/23306,S/23307,S/23308,S/23309andS/23317),havingbeforeitaletterdated5April1999fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1999/378).  x ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe ! Council(S/PRST/1999/10),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, R" welcomedtheletterdated5April1999fromtheSecretaryGeneraltothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1999/378)reportingthatthetwopersonsaccusedofthebombingofPanAmflight103hadarrivedintheNetherlandsforthepurposeoftrialbeforethecourtdescribedinparagraph2ofresolution1192(1998)andthat,withregardtothebombingofUTA772,theFrenchauthoritieshadinformedtheSecretaryGeneralthathemightindicate,inreportingtotheCouncilunderparagraph8ofSecurityCouncilresolution1192(1998),thattheconditionssetforthinresolution1192(1998)hadbeenmet,withoutprejudicetotheotherrequestsconcerningthebombingofPanAmflight103;notedthat,withtheletterdated5April1999fromtheSecretaryGeneral,theconditionssetforthinparagraph8ofresolution1192(1998)fortheimmediatesuspensionofthemeasuressetforthinresolutions748(1992)and883(1993)hadbeenfulfilled;andrecalledthat,inaccordancewithresolution1192(1998),themeasuressetforthinresolutions748(1992)and883(1993)were *-'5 immediatelysuspendeduponreceiptoftheletteroftheSecretaryGeneralon5April1999at1400hoursEasternStandardTime.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/10,seeappendixVI.)S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    +xB.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom27May . < 1998to15June1999S:asysa t X X XX O, X X#idV 3 f=##         xx-x  Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe  @ representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.xx-x  Letterdated29June(S/1998/596)fromthe  G representativesofBurkinaFaso,Cuba,theLaoPeoplesDemocraticRepublic,Malaysia,SouthAfricaandZimbabweaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated1July(S/1998/597)fromthe 0L representativeoftheLibyanArabJamahiriyaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated1July(S/1998/598)fromthe ,P representativesofAlgeria,Egypt,theLibyanArabJamahiriya,Mauritania,Morocco,theSyrianArabRepublicandTunisiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated1July(S/1998/599)fromthe  bV representativesofCameroon,Ghana,Tunisia,UgandaandZimbabweaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated1July(S/1998/602)fromthe z[ representativeofQataraddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated7July(S/1998/618)fromthe  "v_ representativeoftheLibyanArabJamahiriyaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated2July1998fromtheSwisscompanyMeisterandBollierconcerningatimerfoundatthesiteoftheLockerbiedisaster.xx-x  Letterdated18August(S/1998/773)fromthe 't!f representativeoftheLibyanArabJamahiriyaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated24August(S/1998/795)fromthe )$j representativesoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosures.  ,&n   x Letterdated25August(S/1998/803)fromthe   representativeoftheLibyanArabJamahiriyaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated26August(S/1998/808)fromthe P representativeoftheLibyanArabJamahiriyaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingacommuniquissuedonthesamedatebytheGeneralPeoplesCommitteeforForeignAffairsandInternationalCooperationoftheLibyanArabJamahiriya.  x Letterdated31August(S/1998/828)fromthe N   representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementonrecentdevelopmentsintheLockerbiecase,issuedon28August1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated15September(S/1998/856)fromthe   representativeoftheLibyanArabJamahiriyaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheparagraphsconcerningtheLibyanArabJamahiriyaofthefinaldocumentoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.  x Letterdated22September(S/1998/930)fromthe J CommitteeofFiveestablishedbytheCouncilofMinistersoftheOrganizationofAfricanUnityatitssixtyfirstsession,addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe  representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated25September(S/1998/895)fromthe ~ & observeroftheLeagueofArabStatesaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated22September1998fromtheMinistersforForeignAffairsoftheStatesmembersoftheCommitteeofSevenoftheCounciloftheLeagueofArabStatestothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated28September(S/1998/902)fromthe D& . representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated22September1998fromtheCommitteeofSixestablishedbytheMinistersforForeignAffairsoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,meetingatCartagena,from18to20May1998,tothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  +%5 xx-x  Letterdated6October(S/1998/926)fromthe 5 representativeofQataraddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. xx-x  Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe P9 representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.xx-x  Letterdated30November(S/1998/1131andCorr.2) N @ fromtherepresentativeoftheLibyanArabJamahiriyaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheeighthcomprehensivereportonthedamagecausedbytheimplementationofSecurityCouncilresolutions748(1992)and883(1993),coveringtheperiodfrom15April1992to31December1997.xx-x  Letterdated22December(S/1998/1222)fromthe j H representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandtheAbuDhabideclarationadoptedbytheSupremeCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsnineteenthsession,heldinAbuDhabifrom7to9December1998.xx-x  Letterdated31December(S/1998/1237)fromthe hO ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution748(1992)concerningtheLibyanArabJamahiriyaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteeonitsactivitiesduring1998,submittedinaccordancewiththenotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilof29March1995(S/1995/234).xx-x  Letterdated5March1999(S/1999/248)fromthe X representativeofQataraddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandannexestheretoadoptedattheAnnualCoordinationMeetingoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsofStatesmembersoftheOrganizationoftheIslamicConference,heldatUnitedNationsHeadquarterson1October1998.xx-x  Letterdated19March(S/1999/311)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheSecretaryoftheGeneralPeoplesCommitteeforForeignLiaisonandInternationalCooperationoftheLibyanArabJamahiriyatotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated23March(S/1999/312)fromthePresident d)#g oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementmadetothepressonthesamedatebythePresidentonbehalfofthemembersoftheCouncilfollowingconsultationsofthewhole. -e'l   x Letterdated25March(S/1999/337)fromthe  representativeoftheLibyanArabJamahiriyaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.  x Letterdated5April(S/1999/378)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,reporting,pursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1192(1998),thaton5April1999thetwopersonschargedwiththebombingofPanAmflight103hadarrivedintheNetherlands.  x Letterdated8April(S/1999/397)fromthe N   representativeofTunisiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. J  xx-x  Letterdated8April(S/1999/407)fromthe  representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon5April1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated22April(S/1999/466)fromthe  n representativeofQataraddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheviewoftheIslamicgroupattheUnitedNationsontherecentdevelopmentsintheLockerbiecase. N  ((     Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   *(^8+)^9h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter17  0   x ThesituationinAfricah + #idS 3    O,  ##         S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiodxx#x# 0  0x##from16June1997to15June1998S:aHheP  X X XX O, X X#idV 3Z dx#x#           o 3  0  Presidentialstatement0 ##0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,reaffirmeditscommitmenttoAfricainkeepingwith  F #F #   0  (S/PRST/1997/46)0& ##0 & #& #0F # #thepurposesandprinciplesoftheCharteroftheUnitedNations;despitepositive  F #F # Т0  of25September19970 ##0F # #developmentsinAfrica,remainedgravelyconcernedbythenumberandintensityof   oɡ 3  armedconflictsonthecontinentwhichthreatenedregionalpeace,causedmassivehumandislocationandsuffering,perpetuatedinstabilityanddivertedresourcesfromlongtermdevelopment;welcomedtheimportantcontributionoftheOrganizationofAfricanUnity(OAU),includingthroughitsMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolution,aswellasthoseofsubregionalarrangements,inpreventingandresolvingconflictsinAfrica,andlookedforwardtoastrongerpartnershipbetweentheUnitedNationsandOAU,aswellassubregionalarrangements,inconformitywithChapterVIIIoftheCharter;consideredthatthechallengesinAfricademandedamorecomprehensiveresponse;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltosubmitareportcontainingconcreterecommendationstotheCouncilbyFebruary1998regardingthesourcesofconflictinAfrica,waystopreventandaddressthoseconflictsandhowtolaythefoundationfordurablepeaceandeconomicgrowthfollowingtheirresolution. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1170(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,stressedthatthechallengesinAfricademandedaF #F # 0  0x##of28May19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #comprehensiveresponseandexpressedthehopethattheGeneralo 3  Assembly,the  EconomicandSocialCouncil,otherrelevantbodiesoftheUnitedNations,regionalandsubregionalorganizations,internationalfinancialinstitutionsandotherrelevantorganizations,aswellasMemberStateswouldconsiderthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/318)anditsrecommendationsandtakeactionastheydeemedappropriatewithintheirrespectiveareasofcompetence;anddecidedtoestablishanadhocworkinggroup,comprisingallmembersoftheCouncil,foraperiodofsixmonths,toreviewallrecommendationsinthereportrelatedtothemaintenanceofinternationalpeaceandsecurity,inaccordancewiththeCharter,and,inthatcontext,toprepareaframeworkfortheimplementationofrecommendations,asappropriate,andtosubmitspecificproposalsforconcreteactionforconsiderationbytheCouncilbySeptember1998;andexpresseditsintentiontoconveneattheministeriallevelonabiennialbasis,beginninginSeptember1998andsubsequentlyasneeded,inordertoassessprogressinpromotingpeaceandsecurityinAfrica. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5$"5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil $"- from16September1998to15June1999S:aڱheP  X X XX O, X X#idV 3%".xx           8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3927(16 '$1 September1998);3928(18September1998);3931(24September1998);3945(19o 3  November1998);3950(30November1998). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1196(1998);1197o  3   *'5 o 3  (1998);1208(1998);1209(1998). xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1998/28;o  3   >,H)7 S/PRST/1998/29;S/PRST/1998/35.-*8xx 8 x 8x"x" Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3927;S/PV.3928; $"8 o 3  S/PV.3931;S/PV.3945;S/PV.3950. `"`" 8 x 8x"x" Consultationsofthewhole: 17June;4,13o  3   &#: and27August;3,4,8,15!18,22and30September;27October;18and19November1998;3,7,11and15June1999. `"`" *xx-x  Atthe 3927thmeeting,heldon16September1998  )'? inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAfrica,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonthe- *C  causesofconflictandthepromotionofdurablepeaceandsustainabledevelopmentinAfrica(S/1998/318).  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  (S/1998/852)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision:   Atthe3927thmeeting,on16September1998, .  draftresolutionS/1998/852wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1196(1998).      x Byresolution1196(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter  *  alia,reiteratedtheobligationofallMemberStatestocarry    outdecisionsoftheCouncilonarmsembargoes;encouragedeachMemberState,asappropriate,toconsiderasameansofimplementingtheobligationsreferredtoabovetheadoptionoflegislationorotherlegalmeasuresmakingtheviolationofarmsembargoesestablishedbytheCouncilacriminaloffence;requestedtheSecurityCouncilCommitteesestablishedbyresolutionsimposingarmsembargoesinAfricatoincludeintheirannualreportsasubstantivesectionontheimplementationofthearmsembargoes,onpossibleviolationsofthemeasuresreportedtotheCommitteeandwithrecommendationsasappropriateforstrengtheningtheeffectivenessofthearmsembargoes;encouragedtheChairmenofthoseCommitteestoseektoestablishchannelsofcommunicationwithregionalandsubregionalorganizationsandbodies,includinginAfricatheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolution,theEconomicCommunityofWestAfricanStates,theUnitedNationsStandingAdvisoryCommitteeonSecurityQuestionsinCentralAfrica,theSouthernAfricanDevelopmentCommunityandtheIntergovernmentalAuthorityonDevelopment,inadditiontoothersourcesofinformation,includingMemberStates,alreadymentionedintheguidelinesoftheCommittees,inordertoimprovethemonitoringofarmsembargoesthroughwiderandregularexchangeofinformationwithrelevantpartiesintheregionconcerned;andrequestedtheabovementionedCommitteestomakerelevantinformationpubliclyavailablethroughappropriatemedia,includingthroughtheimproveduseofinformationtechnology.(Forthefulltextofresolution1196(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Atthesamemeeting,thePresidentmadeastatement "&x , onbehalfoftheCouncil(S/PRST/1998/28),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia,welcomedthereportoftheSecretary '". GeneralonthecausesofconflictandthepromotionofdurablepeaceandsustainabledevelopmentinAfrica(S/1998/318);agreedwiththeSecretaryGeneralthatthecredibilityoftheUnitedNationsinAfricatoagreatextentdependeduponthewillingnessoftheinternationalcommunitytoactandtoexplorenewmeansofadvancingtheobjectivesofpeaceandsecurityintheAfricancontinent; *-'5 expresseditscommitmenttoexercisingthatresponsibilityinrelationtoAfrica,andaffirmedthatstrengtheningAfricascapacitytoparticipateinallaspectsofpeacekeepingoperations,includingtheirmilitary,police,humanitarianandotherciviliancomponents,wasakeypriority;encouragedincreasedbilateralandmultilateralcooperationinthefieldofpeacekeeping,especiallycapacitybuilding,betweenMemberStates,theUnitedNationsandOAUaswellassubregionalorganizationsinAfrica;encouragedallStatesandorganizationsconcernedtoworkwithAfricanStatesinparticularonthebasisofAfricaninitiativesandproposals;supportedtheeffortsoftheUnitedNations,regionalandsubregionalorganizationsaswellasMemberStatesinthefieldoftrainingforpeacekeeping;welcomedthereadinessoftheUnitedNationstoactasaclearinghouseforinformationonavailabletraininginitiatives;particularlywelcomedtheintentionoftheSecretaryGeneraltoestablishaUnitedNationsdatabaseontraining;withtheaimofstrengtheningAfricaspeacekeepingcapacity,requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltopursuethoseplans,andtoincludeinthedatabaseinformationaboutAfricanneedsinthatfield,possibleregionalandextraregionalcontributionstoassistinachievingthatgoal,andavailableexpertiseontraining;encouragedMemberStatesandregionalandsubregionalorganizationstocontributeinformationtothedatabase;encouragedtheSecretaryGeneraltoconsiderpossiblefurtherusesandbroadeningofUnitedNationsdatabases,forinstanceinhumanitariancrises;alsowelcomedtheproposaloftheSecretaryGeneraltoestablishaninformalworkinggroupcomposedofAfricanandnonAfricanStatesdirectlyinvolvedorinterestedintheprovisionoftrainingassistance;requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltostudywaystoimprovetheavailabilityoflogisticsforpeacekeepingeffortsinAfrica;stressedtheneedforittobefullyinformedofpeacekeepingactivitiescarriedoutorplannedbyregionalorsubregionalorganizations;andunderlinedthattheimprovedflowofinformationandtheholdingofregularbriefingmeetingsbetweenmembersoftheCouncil,AfricanregionalandsubregionalorganizationsinvolvedinpeacekeepingoperationsandtroopcontributorsandotherparticipatingMemberStateshadanimportantroletoplayinhelpingenhanceAfricanpeacekeepingcapacity.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/28,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Atthe 3928thmeeting,heldon18September1998 '!a  inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitsprior X("b consultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAfrica,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/318). ,&h 1 1  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  (S/1998/855)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3928thmeeting,on18September1998, P draftresolutionS/1998/855wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1197(1998).  6   x Byresolution1197(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter  L alia,urgedtheSecretaryGeneral,throughtheuseofthe    UnitedNationsTrustFundforImprovingPreparednessforConflictPreventionandPeacekeepinginAfrica,toassistintheestablishmentwithinOAUofanearlywarningsystembasedonthemodelcurrentlybeingusedbytheUnitedNations,andtoassistinstrengtheninginmakingoperationalOAUconflictmanagementcentreanditssituationroom;invitedtheSecretaryGeneraltoassistOAUandsubregionalorganizationsinAfricatoestablishlogisticsassessmentteamsthroughthesharingofinformationontheestablishment,composition,methodsandfunctioningofUnitedNationslogisticsassessmentteams;alsoinvitedtheSecretaryGeneraltoassistOAUandsubregionalorganizations,asappropriate,todeterminethelogisticalandfinancialrequirementsofregionalorsubregionalpeacekeepingoperationsauthorizedbytheCouncil;endorsedtheestablishmentofaUnitedNationsPreventiveActionLiaisonOfficeinOAU;urgedtheSecretaryGeneraltoconsiderwaysofmakingthatofficemoreeffectiveandalsothepossibilityofappointingliaisonofficerstopeacekeepingoperationsofOAUandofsubregionalorganizationsinAfricaauthorizedbytheCouncil;welcomedthefactthatboththeUnitedNationsandOAUhadagreedtostrengthenandbroadentheircooperationonmeasurestopreventandresolveconflictsinAfrica;andinvitedtheSecretaryGeneraltoadoptmeasuresforanimprovedflowofinformationthroughsystematicmechanismsbetweentheUnitedNationsandOAUandbetweentheUnitedNationsandsubregionalorganizationsinAfrica;todevelop,incollaborationwithOAUandwithsubregionalorganizationsinAfrica,commonindicatorsforearlywarning,andshare,asappropriate,earlywarninginformationbothonthegroundwiththeirfieldrepresentativesandwiththeirheadquarters;toarrange,incollaborationwithOAUandwithsubregionalorganizationsinAfrica,occasionalvisitsofstaffatworkinglevelbetweentheUnitedNationsandOAUandbetweentheUnitedNationsandsubregionalorganizationsinAfrica;toarrange,incollaborationwithOAUandwithsubregionalorganizationsinAfrica,jointexpertmeetingsoncertainspecificareasofearlywarningandprevention,includingjointreviewsofpotentialandexistingconflictswithaviewtocoordinatinginitiativesandactions.(Forthefulltextofresolution1197(1998),seeappendixV.) -o'4 xx-x  Atthe 3931stmeeting,heldon24September1998 4  inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitsprior r5 consultations,theSecurityCouncilresumeditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAfrica,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/318).xx-x  TheCouncilheardastatementbythePresidentof  6: BurkinaFaso,thenChairmanoftheOrganizationofAfricanUnity.xx-x  TheSecretaryGeneraloftheUnitedNationsmadea  > statement.xx-x  TheSecretaryGeneralofOAUmadeastatement. dA xx-x  StatementsweremadebytheSecretaryofStatefor z C ForeignandCommonwealthAffairsoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,theSecretaryofStateoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica,theMinisterforForeignAffairsofBahrain,theMinisterforForeignRelationsofBrazil,theMinisterforForeignAffairsofChina,theMinisterforExternalRelationsandWorshipofCostaRica,theMinisterforForeignAffairsofFrance,theMinisterofState,MinisterforForeignAffairsandCooperationofGabon,theSecretaryofStateforForeignAffairsoftheGambia,theMinistersforForeignAffairsofJapan,KenyaandPortugal,therepresentativeoftheRussianFederationandtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofSlovenia,andbythePresident,speakinginhercapacityastheMinisterforForeignAffairsofSweden.xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe S Council(S/PRST/1998/29),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, HT recognizedthepositivedevelopmentsinAfricainthepastyear;welcomedprogressachievedbyAfricanStatesinpromotingdemocratization,economicreform,theprotectionofhumanrightsandsustainabledevelopment;commendedeffortsbyAfricanStatesandregionalandsubregionalorganizations,inparticularOAU,toresolveconflictsbypeacefulmeans;welcomedprogressmadeinSierraLeoneandtheCentralAfricanRepublic,andinthepeaceprocessinBurundi;andcalledforanenhancedpartnershipbetweentheUnitedNationsandAfricanregionalandsubregionalorganizationsinsupportofthoseefforts.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/29,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Atthe 3945thmeeting,heldon19November1998 &!b  inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitsprior '!c consultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAfrica,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/318).xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontotwodraftresolutions +&i  (S/1998/1090andS/1998/1091)thathadbeenpreparedin ,&j thecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3945thmeeting,on19November1998,  draftresolutionS/1998/1090wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1208(1998).  n   x Byresolution1208(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter .  alia,expresseditssupportfortheinclusionintheUnited  L Nationsstandbyarrangementsofmilitaryandpoliceunitsandpersonneltrainedforhumanitarianoperations,aswellasrelatedequipment,whichrelevantUnitedNationsbodiesandorganizationscoulddrawoninprovidingadvice,supervision,trainingandtechnicalorotherassistancerelatedtothemaintenanceofthesecurityandcivilianandhumanitariancharacterofrefugeecampsandsettlements,incoordinationasappropriatewiththeAfricanStateshostingrefugees;requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltoconsidertheestablishmentofanewcategorywithintheUnitedNationsTrustFundforImprovingPreparednessforConflictPreventionandPeacekeepinginAfricatosupport,asneeded,andinadditiontoexistingsourcesoffunding,theprovisionofadvice,supervision,trainingandtechnicalorotherassistancerelatedtothemaintenanceofthesecurityandcivilianandhumanitariancharacterofrefugeecampsandsettlements,includingthoseactivitiesreferredtoabove;urgedMemberStatestocontributetothatFund;requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltocontinuehisconsultationswithMemberStates,regionalandsubregionalorganizationsandotherrelevantinternationalbodiesandorganizationsandtokeepitinformedaboutdevelopmentsinAfricarelatedtothesecurityandcivilianandhumanitariancharacterofrefugeecampsandsettlementswhichaffectedthemaintenanceofinternationalpeaceandsecurityintheregion,andtorecommendconcretemeasures,suchasthosementionedinparagraph7oftheresolution,asneeded,inthatregard;andexpresseditsreadinesstoconsidertherecommendationsreferredtoaboveinaccordancewithitsresponsibilitiesundertheCharteroftheUnitedNations.(Forthefulltextofresolution1208(1998),seeappendixV.) Decision: Alsoatthe3945thmeeting,on19November1998, D$) draftresolutionS/1998/1091wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1209(1998). %* +   x Byresolution1209(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter &@!- alia,expresseditsgraveconcernatthedestabilizingeffect '". ofillicitarmsflows,inparticularofsmallarms,toandinAfricaandattheirexcessiveaccumulationandcirculation,whichthreatenednational,regionalandinternationalsecurityandhadseriousconsequencesfordevelopmentandforthehumanitariansituationinthecontinent;encouragedAfricanStatestoparticipateintheUnitedNationsRegisterofConventionalArms;encouragedalsotheestablishment *-'5 ofappropriateregionalorsubregionalregistersofconventionalarmsonthebasisofagreementreachedbyAfricanStatesconcerned;encouragedfurtherMemberStatestoexploreotherappropriatewaystoenhancetransparencyofarmstransferstoandinAfrica;welcomedtheintentionoftheSecretaryGeneraltoaccordhighprioritytotheUnitedNationsroleinpromotingbetterunderstandingofthedirectandindirectconsequencesofillicitarmsflows;stressedtheimportanceofbringingthenegativeimpactofillicitarmsflowstoandinAfricatothewidestpossiblepublicattention;encouragedtheSecretaryGeneraltopromotecooperationamongMemberStates,theUnitedNations,regionalandsubregionalorganizationsandotherrelevantorganizationstocollect,reviewandshareinformationoncombatingillicitarmsflows,especiallyregardingsmallarms,andtomakeavailable,asappropriate,informationaboutthenatureandgeneralscopeoftheinternationalillicitarmstradewithandinAfrica;recognizedtheimportantcontributionofprogrammesforvoluntaryweaponscollection,disposalanddestructioninspecificpostconflictsituationsinAfrica;andexpresseditsintentiontoconsiderincluding,asappropriate,meanstofacilitatethesuccessfulconductofsuchprogrammesinthemandatesoffuturepeacekeepingoperationsitauthorizedinAfricaonthebasisofrecommendationsbytheSecretaryGeneral.(Forthefulltextofresolution1209(1998),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Atthe 3950thmeeting,heldon30November1998 HP  inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitsprior fQ consultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAfrica,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/318).xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe FW Council(S/PRST/1998/35),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia,  dX whilereaffirmingitsprimaryresponsibilityundertheCharterforthemaintenanceofinternationalpeaceandsecurity,underlinedtheincreasinglyimportantroleofregionalarrangementsandagenciesandofcoalitionsofMemberStatesintheconductofactivityinthatfield;reaffirmedthatallsuchactivityundertakenunderregionalarrangementsorbyregionalagencies,includingenforcementaction,shouldbecarriedoutinaccordancewithArticles52,53and54ofChapterVIIIoftheCharter;underlinedtheimportanceofallsuchactivitybeingguidedbytheprinciplesofsovereignty,politicalindependenceandterritorialintegrityofallStates,andbytheoperationalprinciplesforUnitedNationspeacekeepingoperationssetoutinthestatementofitsPresidentof28May1993(S/25859);recognizedthattheauthorizationbytheCouncilofactionbyregionalorsubregionalorganizations,orbyMember ,&h StatesorcoalitionsofStates,couldbeonetypeofeffectiveresponsetoconflictsituations;andurgedMemberStatesandregionalandsubregionalorganizationstoensuretheCouncilwaskeptfullyinformedoftheiractivitiesforthemaintenanceofpeaceandsecurity.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/35,seeappendixVI.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon3   June1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforHumanitarianAffairsandReliefCoordinatoronhumanitarianemergencysituationsinAfrica,inparticulartheseriouslackoffunding,lackofaccesstopopulationsinneedandviolenceagainstciviliansandhumanitarianworkers.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon15 n  June1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsontheimplementationofresolutions1196(1998),1197(1998)and1209(1998),whichhadbeenadoptedpursuanttothereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonthecausesofconflictandthepromotionofdurablepeaceandsustainabledevelopmentinAfrica(S/1998/318).S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRC.0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom27May h 1998to15June1999andreportoftheSecretaryGeneralS:aetar  X X XX O, X X#idV 3,xx           x Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe  representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.  x Letterdated18September(S/1998/876)fromthe  & representativeofAustriaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheViceChancellorandFederalMinisterforForeignAffairsofAustriatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe $, representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral. n)#2 Їxx-x  Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe 2 representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.xx-x  Letterdated27October(S/1998/1015)fromthe  9 representativeofJapanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmitting,interalia,theTokyoAgendaforAction 8 ; adoptedattheSecondTokyoInternationalConferenceonAfricanDevelopment,heldfrom19to21October1998.xx-x  Noteverbaledated27October1998(S/1998/1041) 4 ? fromthePermanentMissionofGermanytotheUnitedNationsaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated3November(S/1998/1035)fromthe  C representativeofCameroonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthereportoftheUnitedNationsStandingAdvisoryCommitteeonSecurityQuestionsinCentralAfricaonits10thmeeting,heldatYaoundfrom26to30October1998,andtheYaoundDeclarationonPeace,SecurityandDevelopmentadoptedon30October1998bytheMinistersforForeignAffairsoftheStatesmembersoftheCommittee.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated12February 0M 1999(S/1999/171)ontheenhancementofAfricanpeacekeepingcapacity.xx-x  Letterdated16February(S/1999/170)fromthe Q PresidentoftheEconomicandSocialCounciltothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated9March(S/1999/303)fromthe &|U representativeofCameroonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedecisiononthecreationofamechanismforpromotion,maintenanceandconsolidationofpeaceandsecurityinCentralAfricaandtheYaoundDeclarationonPeace,SecurityandStabilityinCentralAfrica,adoptedon25February1999bytheHeadsofStateandGovernmentoftheCentralAfricancountries.xx-x  Letterdated28April(S/1999/491)fromthe $ ^ representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheconclusionsoftheCounciloftheEuropeanUniononthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof13April1998onthecausesofconflictandthepromotionofdurablepeaceandsustainabledevelopmentinAfrica. ("c ((  *T%c  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   ,*^:-+^;h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter18   0 x Protectionforhumanitarianassistancetorefugeesandothersinconflictsituationsh  #idS 3    O,  x#x#         S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA. x Backgroundinformationfortheperiod z  0  0x##from16June1997to15June1998S:aV1998   X X XX O, X X#idV 3\ fx#x#           o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,havingnotedthatmassivedisplacementofcivilian  F #F #     x (S/PRST/1997/34)0 0F # #populationsinconflictsituationsmightposeaseriouschallengetointernationalpeace F #F # 0  0x##of19June19970& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #andsecurity,expresseditsgraveconcernattheincreaseinattacksoruseofforcein   o 3  conflictsituationsagainstrefugeesandotherciviliansinviolationoftherelevantrulesofinternationallaw,includingthoseofinternationalhumanitarianlaw,andonceagaincalleduponallthoseconcernedtocomplystrictlywiththerelevantrulesofinternationallawandtoensurethesafetyofrefugees,displacedpersonsandothercivilians,andguaranteetheunimpededsafeaccessofUnitedNationsandotherhumanitarianpersonneltothoseinneed. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5|5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil | from29Septemberto10November1998S:a&1998 Y' X X XX O, X X#idV 3^hxx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3932(29  September1998);3933(29September1998);3942(10November1998). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: none.jtxx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1998/30.2<xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3932;S/PV.3933;   S/PV.3942andCorr.1. xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole :23and28 " September;6November1998;11February1999. xx o( 3  (  x Atthe 3932ndmeeting,heldon29September1998  mw& inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled Protectionforhumanitarianassistancetorefugeesandothersinconflictsituations,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/883).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited 3%=". therepresentativesofArgentina,Austria,Azerbaijan,Canada,Indonesia,Norway,PakistanandtheRepublicofKorea,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x Inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinthe *(6 Councilspriorconsultations,thePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,extendedinvitationsunderrule39ofthe ,)8 CouncilsprovisionalrulesofproceduretoStephenLewis,DeputyExecutiveDirectoroftheUnitedNationsChildrensFund(UNICEF),KofiAsomani,DirectoroftheLiaisonOfficeoftheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeesatUnitedNationsHeadquarters,andSylvieJunod,headofthedelegationoftheInternationalCommitteeoftheRedCross(ICRC)totheUnitedNations.xx-x  TheDeputySecretaryGeneralmadeastatement. BL@ xx-x  TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentatives XbB oftheUnitedStatesofAmerica,China,theRussianFederation,Brazil,Portugal,Slovenia,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,Kenya,theGambia,CostaRica,Japan,France,GabonandBahrain,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofSweden.xx-x  Statementswerealsomadebytherepresentativesof !(J theRepublicofKorea,Austria(onbehalfoftheStatesmembersoftheEuropeanUnionandBulgaria,Cyprus,theCzechRepublic,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Poland,RomaniaandSlovakia,aswellasIcelandandLiechtenstein,whichalignedthemselveswiththestatement).xx-x  Themeetingwassuspended. &&#Q xx-x  Upontheresumptionofthemeeting,theCouncilheard 2'<$S statementsbytherepresentativesofArgentina,Canada,Pakistan,IndonesiaandNorway.xx-x  Inaccordancewiththedecisionstakenearlierinthe )&W meeting,theCouncilheardstatementsunderrule39ofitsprovisionalrulesofprocedurebytheDeputyExecutiveDirectorofUNICEF,theheadofthedelegationofICRCtotheUnitedNations,andtheDirectoroftheLiaisonOffice,*[  oftheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeesatUnitedNationsHeadquarters.  x Atthe 3933rdmeeting,heldon29September1998   inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled Protectionforhumanitarianassistancetorefugeesandothersinconflictsituations,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/883).  x ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe N   Council(S/PRST/1998/30),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, l  welcomedthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonprotectionforhumanitarianassistancetorefugeesandothersinconflictsituations(S/1998/883);condemnedtheattacksoruseofforceinconflictsituationsagainstrefugeesandothercivilians,inviolationoftherelevantrulesofinternationallaw,includingthoseofinternationalhumanitarianlaw;andaffirmeditsintentiontoreviewthoroughlyandpromptlytherecommendationsoftheSecretaryGeneralwithaviewtotakingstepsconsistentwithitsresponsibilitiesundertheCharter.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/30,seeappendixVI.)  x Atthe 3942ndmeeting,heldon10November1998   inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled Protectionforhumanitarianassistancetorefugeesandothersinconflictsituations.  x Inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinthe   Councilspriorconsultations,thePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,extendedaninvitationunderrule39ofitsprovisionalrulesofproceduretoSadakoOgata,UnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugees.  x ThePresidentmadeastatementontheprocedureto  N& befollowedatthemeeting.  x TheCouncilheardabriefingunderrule39ofits ",) provisionalrulesofprocedurebytheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugees.  x Statementsweremadebytherepresentativesofthe |%- RussianFederation,Brazil,China,Sweden,Japan,Portugal, D& . Bahrain,CostaRica,theGambia,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,Slovenia,Kenya,FranceandGabon.xx-x  TheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugees P2 providedclarificationsinresponsetothecommentsandquestionsofmembersoftheCouncil.&  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    +xC.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom  b8 22September1998to15June1999andreportoftheSecretaryGeneralS:aBhe dC X X XX O, X X#idV 3 &:##         xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated22September' B1998onprotectionforhumanitarianassistancetorefugeesandothersinconflictsituations(S/1998/883),submittedinresponsetothepresidentialstatementof19June1997(S/PRST/1997/34),describingthecomplianceofStateandnonStateactorswiththeprovisionsofinternationallaw,includinginternationalhumanitarianlaw,humanrightslawandrefugeelaw;theaccessofrefugees,displacedpersonsandvulnerablepopulationsinconflictsituationstointernationalprotectionandassistance;thesafetyandsecurityofpersonnelofUnitedNationsandhumanitarianorganizations;andtheroleoftheSecurityCouncilinhumanitarianoperations.xx-x  Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe PK representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe S representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998. 3$Y ((  '*"Y  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   .,^</-^=h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter19    x ThesituationinGuineaBissauh M N#idS 3    O,            4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5x5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil x from18June1998to12May1999S:aRhe S X X XX O, X X#idV 3Z dxx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3940(6November    1998);3958(21December1998);3991(6April1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1216(1998);1233 f p  (1999). xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1998/31. xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3940;S/PV.3958;   S/PV.3991. xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 17,18and25 NX June;13and29July;4and17August;3and5November;2,11,18and21December1998;4February;3,24,30and31March;5and22April;7and12May;2and7June1999. xx o6U 3  *U  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe  SecurityCouncilheldon18June1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsondevelopmentsinGuineaBissau,inparticulartheeffortsoftheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheGambiatomediatetheconflict.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon25   June1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforHumanitarianAffairsandEmergencyReliefCoordinatoronthehumanitariansituationinGuineaBissau.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon13 & July1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatonthehumanitariansituationinGuineaBissau,inparticularonthemissionoftheOfficefortheCoordinationofHumanitarianAffairstotheregion.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon5 # , November1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationinGuineaBissau,inparticulartheagreementbetweentheGovernmentofGuineaBissauandtheselfproclaimedmilitaryjuntasignedduringthetwentyfirstsummitmeetingoftheAuthorityoftheHeadsofStateandGovernmentoftheEconomicCommunityofWestAfricanStates(ECOWAS)heldatAbujaon31Octoberand1November1998(S/1998/1028,annex).  N,X)7 xx-x  Atthe 3940thmeeting,heldon6November1998 in x7  accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilincludedinitsagendatheitementitled ThesituationinGuineaBissau,havingbeforeitaletterdated3November1998fromtherepresentativeofNigeriaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/1028).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited >H ? therepresentativeofGuineaBissau,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussioninaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe t~E Council(S/PRST/1998/31),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, <FF welcomedtheagreementreachedon1November1998,in G Abuja,betweentheGovernmentofGuineaBissauandtheselfproclaimedmilitaryjuntaduringthetwentyfirstsummitoftheAuthorityoftheHeadsofStateandGovernmentofECOWAS(S/1998/1028,annex);andcalledupontheGovernmentandtheselfproclaimedmilitaryjuntatorespectfullytheirobligationsundertheAbujaAgreementandthePraiaAgreementof26August1998(S/1998/825,annexI).(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/31,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Atthe 3958thmeeting,heldon21December1998 ZdQ  inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitsprior ",R consultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinGuineaBissau.xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited W therepresentativesofGuineaBissauandTogo,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution $!^ (S/1998/1202)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3958thmeeting,on21December1998, 4'>$b draftresolutionS/1998/1202wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1216(1998). (%d xx-x  Byresolution1216(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter )&f alia,welcomedtheagreementsbetweentheGovernmentof *'g GuineaBissauandtheselfproclaimedmilitaryjuntasignedinPraiaon26August1998(S/1998/825)andinAbujaon1November1998(S/1998/1028,annex)andtheAdditional,*j  ProtocolsignedinLomon15December1998(S/1998/1178,annex);calledupontheGovernmentandtheselfproclaimedmilitaryjuntatoimplementfullyalltheprovisionsoftheagreements,includingwithregardtorespectfortheceasefire,theurgentestablishmentofagovernmentofnationalunity,theholdingofgeneralandpresidentialelectionsnolaterthantheendofMarch1999,andtheimmediateopeningoftheairportandseaportinBissau,and,incooperationwithallconcerned,thewithdrawalofallforeigntroopsinGuineaBissauandthesimultaneousdeploymentoftheinterpositionforceoftheECOWASMonitoringGroup(ECOMOG);approvedtheimplementationbytheinterpositionforceofitsmandatereferredtoinparagraph3oftheresolutioninaneutralandimpartialwayandinconformitywithUnitedNationspeacekeepingstandardstoachieveitsobjectivetofacilitatethereturntopeaceandsecuritybymonitoringtheimplementationoftheAbujaAgreement;affirmedthattheinterpositionforcemightberequiredtotakeactiontoensurethesecurityandfreedomofmovementofitspersonnelinthedischargeofitsmandate;requestedECOMOGtoprovideperiodicreportsatleasteverymonththroughtheSecretaryGeneral,thefirstreporttobemadeonemonthafterdeploymentofitstroops;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltomakerecommendationstotheCouncilonapossibleroleoftheUnitedNationsintheprocessofpeaceandreconciliationinGuineaBissau,includingtheearlyestablishmentofarrangementsforliaisonbetweentheUnitedNationsandECOMOG.(Forthefulltextofresolution1216(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon4 h February1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthesituationinGuineaBissau,inparticularthesigningofaceasefireagreementon3February1999.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon3 !% March1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatonthestaffingrequirementsandfinancialimplicationsoftheproposedUnitedNationspeacebuildingofficeinGuineaBissau.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon24 %* + March1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonthesituationinGuineaBissau(S/1999/294),whichwasintroducedbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairs.  x Atthe 3991stmeeting,heldon6April1999 in  *`$1 accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinuedits considerationoftheitementitled ThesituationinGuinea b,&4 Bissau,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1999/294). xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited 7 therepresentativesofGuineaBissauandTogo,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  > (S/1999/369)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3991stmeeting,on6April1999,draft , B resolutionS/1999/369wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1233(1999).  D xx-x  Byresolution1233(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter ( F alia,invitedtheSecretaryGeneraltoconsiderconveninga  G meetinginNewYorkwiththeparticipationofECOWAStoassesstheneedsofECOMOGandtoexaminewaysinwhichcontributionscouldbemobilizedandchannelled;supportedthedecisionoftheSecretaryGeneraltoestablishapostconflictPeacebuildingSupportOfficeinGuineaBissauundertheleadershipofaRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1999/232)whichwouldprovidethepoliticalframeworkandleadershipforharmonizingandintegratingtheactivitiesoftheUnitedNationssysteminGuineaBissauduringthetransitionalperiodleadinguptogeneralandpresidentialelectionsandwouldfacilitate,inclosecooperationwiththepartiesconcerned,ECOWAS,ECOMOGandothernationalandinternationalpartners,theimplementationoftheAbujaAgreement;andwelcomedtheplannedroundtableconferenceofdonorsonGuineaBissautobeheldatGenevaon4and5May1999,underthesponsorshipoftheUnitedNationsDevelopmentProgramme,tomobilizeassistancefor,interalia,humanitarianneeds,  Y consolidationofpeaceandthesocioeconomicrehabilitationofGuineaBissau.(Forthefulltextofresolution1233(1999),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon22 $n^ April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthemeetingconvenedon20April1999inNewYorkonsupportforECOMOGinGuineaBissau.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon12 N("d May1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationinGuineaBissau,inparticularthemilitaryandpoliticalsituationandthelatestmajoreffortsbytheinternationalcommunitytosupportthepeaceprocessinGuineaBissau,namely,theurgentround ,T'j tableconferenceandthefollowupmeetingonsupportforECOMOGheldatGenevaon4and5May1999;aswellastheappointmentbytheSecretaryGeneralofMr.NanaSinkamashisRepresentativeandheadoftheUnitedNationsPeacebuildingSupportOfficeinGuineaBissau.S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B.0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom18June  L 1998to15June1999andreportoftheSecretaryGeneralS:a1  X X XX O, X X#idV 3  xx           x Letterdated18June1998(S/1998/530)fromthe n  representativeofBraziladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedatLisbonon17June1998bytheMinistersforForeignAffairsoftheCommunityofPortuguesespeakingCountries.  x Letterdated19June(S/1998/553)fromthe   representativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedbythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated6July(S/1998/638)fromthe 0 representativeofNigeriaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,onbehalfoftheMinisterforForeignAffairsofNigeriaandChairmanoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsofECOWAS,acommuniquissuedatAbidjanon3July1998bytheMinistersforForeignAffairsandDefenceofECOWAS.  x Letterdated7July(S/1998/616)fromthe ! representativeofBraziladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingacommuniquissuedatLisbonon3July1998bytheCommunityofPortuguesespeakingCountries.  x Letterdated23July(S/1998/686)fromthe  ,' representativeofPortugaladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheDeclarationofthesecondConferenceoftheHeadsofStateandGovernmentoftheCommunityofPortuguesespeakingCountries,heldatPraiaon16and17July1998.  x Letterdated28July(S/1998/698)fromthe %* . representativeofCapeVerdeaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingamemorandumofunderstandinganditsannex,signedon26July1998bytheGovernmentofGuineaBissauandtheselfproclaimedmilitaryjunta,andadeclarationbytheselfproclaimedmilitaryjunta.  x Letterdated30July(S/1998/706)fromthe representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral, b,&7 transmittingastatementissuedon29July1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion. xx-x  Letterdated5August(S/1998/717)fromthe : representativeofNigeriaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,onbehalfoftheHeadofStateofNigeriaandChairmanofECOWAS,thefinalcommuniquissuedattheendofthefirstmeetingofMinistersforForeignAffairsoftheECOWASCommitteeofSevenonGuineaBissau,heldatAccraon4August1998.xx-x  Letterdated1September(S/1998/825)fromthe N B representativesofCapeVerdeandC=tedIvoireaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheceasefireagreement,anditsappendices,concludedbetweentheGovernmentofGuineaBissauandtheselfproclaimedmilitaryjuntaandcosignedbytheECOWASCommitteeofSevenandtheContactGroupoftheCommunityofPortuguesespeakingCountriesattheendofameetingheldatPraiaon25and26August1998,andthefinalcommuniquofthejointECOWAS/CommunityofPortuguesespeakingCountriesconsultativemeetingonthesituationinGuineaBissau,alsoheldatPraiaon25and26August1998.xx-x  Letterdated2September(S/1998/833)fromthe P representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated18September(S/1998/884)fromthe 2U representativeofNigeriaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,onbehalfoftheMinisterforForeignAffairsofNigeriaandChairmanoftheECOWASCommitteeofSevenonGuineaBissau,thefinalcommuniquissuedattheconclusionofthesecondjointmeetingoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsoftheECOWASCommitteeofSevenandtheCommunityofPortuguesespeakingCountries,heldatAbidjanon15and16September1998.xx-x  Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe P#` representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.xx-x  Letterdated22October(S/1998/1002)fromthe N("g representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementontheresumptionoffightinginGuineaBissau,issuedonthesamedatebythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  +O&l   x Letterdated3November(S/1998/1028)fromthe   representativeofNigeriaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,onbehalfoftheHeadofStateofNigeriaandChairmanofECOWAS,thepeaceagreementsignedattheendofthetwentyfirstsummitmeetingoftheAuthorityoftheHeadsofStateandGovernmentofECOWAS,heldatAbujaon31Octoberand1November1998.  x Letterdated17November(S/1998/1094)fromthe 8   representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated15December(S/1998/1178)fromthe   representativeofTogoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandtheadditionalprotocoltotheAbujaAgreementof1November1998concerningtheformationoftheGovernmentofNationalUnityoftheRepublicofGuineaBissau,signedattheconclusionofthemeetingontheGuineaBissaupeaceprocessheldatLomon14and15December1998.  x Letterdated23December(S/1998/1217)fromthe 4 representativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthecommuniquissuedfollowingthefourthordinarysessionoftheCentralOrganoftheOrganizationofAfricanUnity(OAU)MechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolution,heldatthelevelofheadsofStateandGovernmentatOuagadougouon17December1998.  x Letterdated18February1999(S/1999/173)fromthe   representativeofTogoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthefinalcommuniquofameetingheldatLomon17February1999concerningthepeaceprocessinGuineaBissau,andtheceasefireagreementsignedon3February1999bythepartiestotheconflict.  x Letterdated26February(S/1999/232)fromthe !' SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,proposingthataUnitedNationsPeacebuildingSupportOfficebeestablishedinGuineaBissauheadedbyhisRepresentative,andoutliningthemandateoftheOffice.  x Letterdated2March(S/1999/227)fromthe %L - representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon26February1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated3March(S/1999/233)fromthePresident d)#2 oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated26February1999 (S/1999/232)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthe +&5 membersoftheCouncilandthattheywelcomedtheproposalcontainedtherein. xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated17March 8 (S/1999/294)pursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1216(1998),providinginformationonthesituationinGuineaBissauandtheimplementationoftheAbujaAgreement.xx-x  Letterdated16April(S/1999/432)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportonthesituationinGuineaBissaupreparedbytheExecutiveSecretaryofECOWASpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1216(1998).xx-x  Letterdated19April(S/1999/445)fromthe , C representativeofTogoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheAgreementof22March1999definingtheoperations,compositionandstatusofECOMOGontheterritoryofGuineaBissau.xx-x  Letterdated26April(S/1999/494)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimofhisdecisiontoappointSamuelNanaSinkam(Cameroon)ashisRepresentativeinGuineaBissau.xx-x  Letterdated30April(S/1999/495)fromthePresident &N oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated26April1999(S/1999/494)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheyhadtakennoteofhisdecision.xx-x  Letterdated10May(S/1999/533)fromthe $U representativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,interalia,a ^W communiquonthesituationinGuineaBissauissuedonthesamedatebytheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolutionatitsfiftyseventhordinarysession,heldatambassadoriallevel.xx-x  Letterdated12May(S/1999/552)fromthe !] representativeofTogoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingacommuniquissuedon7May1999bytheOfficeofthePresidentofTogofollowingtheseizureofpowerinGuineaBissaubytheselfproclaimedmilitaryjunta.xx-x  Letterdated13May(S/1999/569)fromthe & d representativeofMaliaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingacommuniquissuedon9May1999bytheGovernmentofMali.xx-x  Letterdated18May(S/1999/581)fromthe *V$i representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion. ,9'm 1 1  x Letterdated25May(S/1999/606)fromthe  representativeofCapeVerdeaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingacommuniquissuedatLisbonon18May1999bytheStatesmembersoftheCommunityofPortuguesespeakingCountries.  x Letterdated26May(S/1999/613)fromthe  6 representativeofTogoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthefinalcommuniquofthe p  meetingofMinistersforForeignAffairsoftheStatesmembersofECOWAS,heldatLomon24and25May1999.xx-x  Letterdated7June(S/1999/656)fromthe P  representativeofTogoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingajointcommuniquissuedon5June1999bythePresidentofLiberiaandthePresidentofTogoandcurrentChairmanofECOWAS. p  ((   V  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   0.^>1/^?h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter20    x ThesituationinTajikistanandalongtheTajikAfghanborderh 2 #idS 3    O,            S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiodxx#x# 0  0x##from16June1997to15June1998S:ar ( X X XX O, X X#idV 3Z dx#x#           o 3  0  0x##Resolution1128(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateoftheUnitedNations  F #F # 0  0x##of12September19970 x#x#0F # #MissionofObserversinTajikistan(UNMOT)foraperiodoftwomonths,until15o 3      November1997. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1138(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,authorizedtheSecretaryGeneraltoexpandthesize F #F # 0  0x##of14November19970 x#x#0F # #ofUNMOTinaccordancewithhisrecommendations;anddecidedtoextendtheo' 3   |  mandateofUNMOTuntil15May1998. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,welcomedrecenteffortsmadebythepartiestofulfilZd F #F # 0  0x##(S/PRST/1998/4)0 x#x#0F # #theirobligationsandcalleduponthemtointensifytheireffortstoimplementfullythe",F #F # ^oj 3  0  0x##of24February19980 x#x#0F # #GeneralAgreementontheEstablishmentofPeaceandNationalAccordinTajikistan  (S/1997/510,annexI),includingtheprotocolonmilitaryissues(S/1997/209,annexII);alsoencouragedtheCommissiononNationalReconciliationtocontinueitseffortsaimedattheinstitutionofabroaddialogueamongthevariouspoliticalforcesasforeseenintheGeneralAgreement;reiterateditsconcernthatthesecuritysituationinsomepartsofTajikistanremainedprecarious;firmlycondemnedthetakinghostageofreliefworkersinNovember1997;andencouragedtheSecretaryGeneraltocontinuetheexpansionofUNMOTtothestrengthauthorizedbyitsresolution1138(1997)assoonastheSecretaryGeneraldeemedconditionsappropriate. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1167(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,condemnedrenewedfightinginviolationofthe@JF #F # 0  0x##of14May19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #ceasefireresultingfromattacksinitiatedbysomelocalcommandersoftheUnitedTajiko 3    Opposition(UTO);calleduponthepartiestoundertakevigorouseffortstoimplementfullytheGeneralAgreement,includingtheprotocolonmilitaryissues,andtocreateconditionsfortheholdingofelectionsattheearliestpossibletime;anddecidedtoextendthemandateofUNMOTforaperiodofsixmonths,until15November1998. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5T^5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil T^' from21July1998to15May1999S:a`  X X XX O, X X#idV 36 @(xx           8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3943(12 !+ November1998);3981(23February1999);4004(15Mayo 3  1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1206(1998);1240 B$L!. (1999). xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1999/8.%"0xx oH 3  8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3943;S/PV.3981;  o 3  S/PV.4004. xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 9,21,27and30o 3   *(4%3 July;19and26August;5,10and11November1998;18and22February;13May1999. xx   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe +(8 SecurityCouncilheldon21July1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheUnderSecretaryGeneral (-2*: forHumanitarianAffairsandEmergencyReliefCoordinatoronthehumanitariansituationinTajikistan,inparticularonhismissiontothecountry,andbytheSecretariatonthemurderoffourmembersofUNMOTpersonnelon20July1998.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon30 # @ July1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthesecuritysituationinTajikistan.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon19 &$E August1998,themembersoftheCounciltookuptheinterimreportoftheSecretaryGeneralonthesituationinTajikistan(S/1998/754andAdd.1).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatonthesituationinthecountry.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon26 +)L August1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefing,)M  bytheSecretariatonthetemporaryrelocationtoTashkentof nonessentialinternationalUnitedNationspersonnel,including46militaryobserversandupto10civilianpersonnelfromUNMOT.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon5  n November1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthemilitarysituationinTajikistan.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon10    November1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonthesituationinTajikistan(S/1998/1029).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforTajikistanonthelatestdevelopmentsinthecountry,inparticulartheimplementationoftheGeneralAgreementontheEstablishmentofPeaceandNationalAccordinTajikistan,andontheimpactofthesecuritysituationontheactivitiesandfunctioningofUNMOT.  x Atthe 3943rdmeeting,heldon12November1998   inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinTajikistanandalongtheTajikAfghanborder,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/1029).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  therepresentativeofTajikistan,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution ." (S/1998/1063)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations.  x TheCouncilheardastatementbytherepresentative ~ & ofTajikistan.  x TheCouncilthenproceededtovoteondraftresolution \") S/1998/1063. Decision: Atthe3943rdmeeting,on12November1998, :$, draftresolutionS/1998/1063wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1206(1998). % .   x Byresolution1206(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter &6!0 alia,stronglycondemnedthemurderoffourmembersof '!1 UNMOT;recognizedthatthecompletionoftheinvestigationintothatcasewasimportantfortheresumptionofthefieldactivitiesoftheMission;urgedtheGovernmentofTajikistantocompletetheinvestigationexpeditiouslyandtobringtojusticeallthosefoundtoberesponsibleforthecrime;alsourgedtheUTOleaderstocontinuetocooperatefullywiththoseefforts;anddecidedtoextendthemandateofUNMOT  -v'8 foraperiodofsixmonths,until15May1999.(Forthefulltextofresolution1206(1998),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon18 ; February1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthesituationinTajikistan,inparticularonthestepstakenbytheGovernmenttointegrateformerUTOfightersintothearmyandontheinvestigationofthekillingoffourUNMOTpersonnelinJuly1998.xx-x  Atthe 3981stmeeting,heldon23February1999 in N C accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinTajikistanandalongtheTajikAfghanborder,havingbeforeittheinterimreportoftheSecretaryGeneralonthesituationinTajikistan(S/1999/124).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited j K therepresentativeofTajikistan,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe JQ Council(S/PRST/1999/8),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, hR underlinedtheimportanceofUNMOTplayingafullandactiveroleintheimplementationoftheGeneralAgreement;requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltocontinuetoconsidermeansofachievingthattakingintoaccountthesecuritysituation;reiterateditsconcernthatthesecuritysituationinsomepartsofTajikistanremainedprecarious;reiteratedtheimportanceofafullinvestigationintothemurderinJuly1998offourmembersofUNMOT;tooknotewithappreciationoftheeffortsoftheGovernmentofTajikistaninthatregard;andcalledupontheUnitedTajikOppositiontocontributemoreeffectivelytotheinvestigationinordertobringthoseresponsibletojustice.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/8,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon13 P#a May1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonthesituationinTajikistan(S/1999/514).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforTajikistanontheforthcomingconstitutionalreferendum,tobefollowedbylegislativeandpresidentialelections.xx-x  Atthe 4004thmeeting,heldon15May1999 in )4$j accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinuedits considerationoftheitementitled ThesituationinTajikistan 6,&m andalongtheTajikAfghanborder,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1999/514).   x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  therepresentativeofTajikistan,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution    (S/1999/557)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations.  x TheCouncilheardastatementbytherepresentative d  ofTajikistan.  x TheCouncilthenproceededtovoteondraftresolution B  S/1999/557. Decision: Atthe4004thmeeting,on15May1999,draft  v  resolutionS/1999/557wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1240(1999).    x Byresolution1240(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter  alia,supportedtheactivepoliticalworkoftheContact  GroupinpromotingtheimplementationoftheGeneralAgreement;welcomedthecontinuedcontributionmadebythepeacekeepingforcesoftheCommonwealthofIndependentStatesinassistingthepartiesintheimplementationoftheGeneralAgreementincoordinationwithallconcerned;anddecidedtoextendthemandateofUNMOTforaperiodofsixmonths,until15November1999.(Forthefulltextofresolution1240(1999),seeappendixV.)S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRC.0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom18July % 1998to15June1999andreportsoftheSecretaryGeneralS:aTash  X X XX O, X X#idV 3 'xx           x Letterdated18July1998(S/1998/665)fromthe :"* representativeofTajikistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofTajikistan.  x Letterdated27July(S/1998/700)fromthe %/ representativesoftheIslamicRepublicofIranandtheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingajointstatementregardingthepeaceprocessinTajikistan,signedatTehranon19July1998bythefirstDeputyMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheRussianFederationandtheDeputyMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheIslamicRepublicofIran.  x Letterdated29July(S/1998/701)fromthe 6,&8 representativeofTajikistanaddressedtotheSecretary ,T'9 General,transmittingajointstatementissuedon28July1998bythePresidentofTajikistanandtheChairmanoftheNationalReconciliationCommission.xx-x  Letterdated11August(S/1998/743)fromthe P= representativeofTajikistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheGovernmentofTajikistan.xx-x  InterimreportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated13  B AugustonthesituationinTajikistan(S/1998/754),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1167(1998),describingdevelopmentsinTajikistanandtheactivitiesofUNMOTsincehisreportof6May1998(S/1998/374);andaddendumdated17August(S/1998/754/Add.1)containingcostestimatesforadditionalvehiclesandequipment.xx-x  Letterdated22August(S/1998/787)fromthe L K representativesoftheRussianFederationandTajikistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingajointstatementontheoutcomeoftheRussianTajiktalks,heldatDushanbeon19and20August1998.xx-x  Letterdated28August(S/1998/818)fromthePresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisinterimreportonthesituationinTajikistanandtheaddendumthereto(S/1998/754andAdd.1)hadbeenconsideredbythemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheinformationcontainedinparagraph23ofthereportandtheinformationcontainedintheaddendum.xx-x  Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe fZ representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated15October(S/1998/958)fromthe ",b representativesoftheRussianFederation,TajikistanandUzbekistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheDeclarationonAllRoundCooperationamongtheRussianFederation,TajikistanandUzbekistan,signedon12October1998.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated3Novemberon '*"i thesituationinTajikistan(S/1998/1029),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1167(1998),describingdevelopmentsinTajikistanandtheactivitiesofUNMOTsincehisinterimreport(S/1998/754andAdd.1)andrecommendingthatthemandateofUNMOTbeextendedforanothersixmonths,until15May1999. -e'p 1 1  x Letterdated4November(S/1998/1034)fromthe  representativeofTajikistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheGovernmentofTajikistan.  x Letterdated11November(S/1998/1099)fromthe  n representativeofKazakhstanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon7November1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofKazakhstan.  x Letterdated3December(S/1998/1143)fromthe    representativeofTajikistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganarticlebythePrimeMinisterofTajikistan,entitled: Nationalunity:AguaranteeofprogressforTajikistan.  x InterimreportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated8   February1999onthesituationinTajikistan(S/1999/124),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1206(1998),describingdevelopmentsinTajikistanandtheactivitiesofUNMOTsincehislastreport(S/1998/1029).  x Letterdated5March(S/1999/254)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimthat,followingconsultationswiththeparties  concerned,itwashisintentiontoappointBrigadierGeneralJohnHvidegaard(Denmark)asthenextChiefMilitaryObserverofUNMOT.xx-x  Letterdated9March(S/1999/255)fromthePresident P oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated5March1999(S/1999/254)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheintentioncontainedtherein.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated6Mayonthe N # situationinTajikistan(S/1999/514),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1206(1998),describingdevelopmentsinTajikistanandtheactivitiesofUNMOTsincehisinterimreport(S/1999/124),andrecommendingthatthemandateofUNMOTbeextendedforanothersixmonths,until15November1999.xx-x  Letterdated25May(S/1999/614)fromthe j + representativeofTajikistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheGovernmentofTajikistan. l. ((  h.  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   20^@31^Ah     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  Chapter21    x ThequestionconcerningHaitih  D#idS 3    O,            S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiodxx#x# 0  0x##from16June1997to15June1998S:a Q X X XX O, X X#idV 3Z dx#x#           o 3  0  0x##Resolution1123(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoestablishtheUnitedNationsTransition  F #F # 0  0x##of30July19970& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #MissioninHaiti(UNTMIH),composedofupto250civilianpoliceand50military    o 3  personnel,toformtheheadquartersofasecurityelementwithamandatelimitedtoasinglefourmonthperiodendingon30November1997,inordertoassisttheGovernmentofHaitibysupportingandcontributingtotheprofessionalizationoftheHaitianNationalPolice,assetoutinparagraphs32to39ofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof19July1997(S/1997/564andAdd.1). F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1141(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoestablishuntil30November1998aUnited F #F # 0  0x##of28November19970 x#x#0F # #NationsCivilianPoliceMissioninHaiti(MIPONUH),composedofupto300civilian  o 3  police,withamandatelimitedtoasingleoneyearperiodendingon30November1998,inordertocontinuetoassisttheGovernmentofHaitibysupportingandcontributingtotheprofessionalizationoftheHaitianNationalPoliceinaccordancewiththearrangements,includingmonitoringHaitianNationalPolicefieldperformance,setoutinparagraphs39and40ofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof31October1997andparagraphs2to12oftheaddendumtothatreport(S/1997/832andAdd.1). F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,welcomedtheprogressmadebytheHaitianpeopleblF #F #   0  0x##(S/PRST/1998/8)of0 x#x#0F # #towardstheestablishmentofadurabledemocraticandconstitutionalsystemandthe*4F #F #  0  0x##25March19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #sustainedimprovementinsecurityandstabilityinHaiti;reaffirmedthatfurther  o 3  assistancetotheHaitianNationalPolice,shoulditbeneeded,shouldbeprovided,withthefullsupportoftheinternationalcommunity,throughUnitedNationsspecializedagenciesandprogrammesandinternationalandregionalorganizationsandbyinterestedMemberStates;andsupportedtheSecretaryGeneralsappealtoHaitianauthoritiesandpoliticalleaderstoresolveHaitispoliticalimpassesothatthecountrycouldmoveforward. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS55  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil ' from3September1998to16March1999S:a&x# h' X X XX O, X X#idV 3 (xx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3949(25 d"n+ November1998). xx   x Resolutionsadopted: 1212(1998). # -   x Presidentialstatements: none. $!.   x Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3949. %"/ 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 3September; L&V#0 23!25November1998;19January;3February;4,15and16March1999. xx o) 3  )  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe /)9&4 SecurityCouncilheldon3September1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsCivilianPoliceMissioninHaiti(S/1998/796).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingonthelatestdevelopmentsinHaitibytheAssistant -!*9 SecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,whointroducedthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon23 !< November1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMIPONUH(S/1998/1064).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingonthelatestdevelopmentsinHaitibytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,whointroducedthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Atthe 3949thmeeting,heldon25November1998 r'|$D  inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitsprior :(D%E consultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinHaiti,havingbeforeitthereportsoftheSecretaryGeneralonMIPONUH(S/1998/796andS/1998/1064).p,z)K  1 1  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  therepresentativesofArgentina,Canada,Chile,HaitiandVenezuela,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution   (S/1998/1117)submittedbyArgentina,Canada,Chile,CostaRica,France,theUnitedStatesofAmericaandVenezuela.  x TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentatives N   ofArgentina,ChileandCanada.  x TheCouncilthencommencedthevotingprocedure. ,    x Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe B  representativesofCostaRica,Brazil,Kenya,Portugal,FranceandtheRussianFederation. Decision: Atthe3949thmeeting,on25November1998, >  draftresolutionS/1998/1117wasadoptedasresolution1212(1998)by13votesinfavour(Bahrain,Brazil,CostaRica,France,Gabon,Gambia,Japan,Kenya,Portugal,Slovenia,Sweden,UnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,UnitedStatesofAmerica)tononeagainst,withtwoabstentions(China,RussianFederation).    x Byresolution1212(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter  alia,decidedtoextendthemandate,includingtheconcept v ofoperations,ofMIPONUHuntil30November1999inordertocontinuetoassisttheGovernmentofHaitibysupportingandcontributingtotheprofessionalizationoftheHaitianNationalPoliceinaccordancewiththearrangementssetoutinparagraph32ofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof11November1998(S/1998/1064),includingmentoringHaitianNationalPolicefieldperformanceandstrengtheningthecapabilityofthecentraldirectorateofthepoliceforcetomanageaidprovidedtoitfrombilateralandmultilateralsources;andexpresseditsintentionnottoextendMIPONUHbeyond30November1999andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltomakerecommendationsonaviabletransitiontootherformsofinternationalassistanceinhissecondreportreferredtoinparagraph10oftheresolution,fortheconsiderationoftheSecurityCouncil,takingintoaccounttheneedtopreservetheprogressmadeinthereformoftheHaitianNationalPoliceandtostrengthenfurtherUnitedNationssupportfortheconsolidationofdemocracy,respectforhumanrightsandthemaintenanceoflawandorderinHaiti.(Forthefulltextofresolution1212(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Followingthevote,statementsweremadebythe representativeofChina,andbythePresident,speakingin +&5 hiscapacityastherepresentativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica. xx-x  TherepresentativeofHaitimadeastatement. 8 xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon19 : January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationinHaiti,inparticularthepoliticalcrisisinthecountry.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon3  *@ February1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonrecentdevelopmentsinthesituationinHaiti,inparticularthelatestinstitutionalcrisisinthecountry.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon4  ` F March1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMIPONUH(S/1999/181).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingonthesituationinHaitibytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairs,whointroducedtheSecretaryGeneralsreport.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon16 &N March1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthehelicoptercrashinHaition14March1999,whichhadresultedinthedeathsoffivemembersoftheArgentineSpecialPoliceUnitandonememberofMIPONUH,aswellassixnationalsoftheRussianFederationandonenationaloftheUnitedStatesofAmerica,whowasanemployeeofthehelicoptercompany.S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    C.0 x 0x#x#Communicationsreceivedfrom24August <Z 1998to15June1999andreportsoftheSecretaryGeneralS:aCtht D X X XX O, X X#idV 3!V\##         xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated24August1998 " _ ontheUnitedNationsCivilianPoliceMissioninHaiti(S/1998/796),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1141(1997),describingtheactivitiesofMIPONUHanddevelopmentsinthemissionareasincehisreportof28May1998(S/1998/434).xx-x  Letterdated27October(S/1998/1003)fromthe '"f representativeofHaitiaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated22October1998fromthePresidentofHaititotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated11November  +v%k onMIPONUH(S/1998/1064),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1141(1997),describingthe ,'m activitiesofMIPONUHanddevelopmentsinthemissionareasincehislastreport(S/1998/796),andrecommendingthatthemandateandconceptofoperationsofMIPONUHbeextendedforanotherperiodofoneyear,until30November1999.  x Letterdated27January1999(S/1999/91)fromthe  6 representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementonthecurrentpoliticalsituationinHaiti,issuedon26January1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated11February(S/1999/156)fromthe l  representativeofHaitiaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingpositionoftheGovernmentofHaitiontheexpirationofthemandateofthefortysixthlegislature,issuedon26January1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofHaiti.  x Letterdated16February(S/1999/170)fromthe j  PresidentoftheEconomicandSocialCounciltothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  Їxx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated19Februaryon  MIPONUH(S/1999/181),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1212(1998),describingtheactivitiesofMIPONUHanddevelopmentsinthemissionareasincehislastreport(S/1998/1064).xx-x  Letterdated7April(S/1999/403)fromthePresident  6 oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtothePresidentoftheEconomicandSocialCouncil,confirmingthattheSecurityCouncil,initsresolution1212(1998),hadinvitedtheEconomicandSocialCounciltocontributetothedesigningofalongtermprogrammeofsupportforHaiti,andthatthemembersoftheSecurityCouncilwouldcontinuetofollowthematterandmighthavespecificsuggestionstomakeastohowthetwoCouncilsmightcooperateinthatregard.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated19Mayon 6 % MIPONUH(S/1999/579),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1212(1998),describingtheactivitiesofMIPONUHanddevelopmentsinthemissionareasincehislastreport(S/1999/181). V) ((  4)  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   42^B53^Ch     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter22  0   x Maintenanceofpeaceandsecurityandpostconflictpeacebuildingh LU V#idS 3    O,  ##         4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5x5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil x from16to29December1998S:aoZ  %[ X X XX O, X X#idV 3Z dxx           8  8x``o 3  MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3954(16and    23December1998);3961(29December1998). xx  8  8x``Resolutionsadopted: none.f p xx  8  8x``Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1998/38..8 xx  8  8x``Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3954;S/PV.3954   (Resumption);S/PV.3961. xx  8  8x``Consultationsofthewhole: 22and29   December1998.o\ 3   xx \  x Atthe 3954thmeeting,heldon16December1998  dn inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilincludedinitsagendatheitementitled Maintenanceofpeaceandsecurityandpostconflictpeacebuilding.  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  therepresentativesofAlgeria,Argentina,Australia,Austria,Bangladesh,BosniaandHerzegovina,Canada,Croatia,Egypt,India,Indonesia,Jamaica,Malaysia,Mongolia,Mozambique,Nigeria,Norway,Pakistan,theRepublicofKorea,Slovakia,theSudan,TunisiaandUkraine,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentatives % ofChina,theRussianFederation,theUnitedStatesofAmerica,CostaRica,France,Portugal,theGambia,Gabon,Brazil,Slovenia,Kenya,Japan,SwedenandtheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofBahrain.  x Themeetingwassuspended. ~$!-   x Upontheresumptionofthemeeting,on23December %"/ 1998,theCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentativesofCanada,Norway,Egypt,Austria,Pakistan,Tunisia,Argentina,theRepublicofKorea,Mongolia,Croatia,Nigeria,Slovakia,Bangladesh,Indonesia,Ukraine,AustraliaandIndia.  x ThePresidentmadeastatement. *'6  +(8 xx-x  Atthe 3961stmeeting,heldon29December1998  x8 inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled Maintenanceofpeaceandsecurityandpostconflictpeacebuilding.xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe  > Council(S/PRST/1998/38),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, v ? reaffirmeditsprimaryresponsibilityundertheCharterforthemaintenanceofinternationalpeaceandsecurity;stressedtheneedtopreventtheresurgenceorescalationofconflict;encouragedtheSecretaryGeneraltoexplorethepossibilityofestablishingpostconflictpeacebuildingstructuresaspartofeffortsbytheUnitedNationssystemtoachievealastingpeacefulsolutiontoconflicts,includingtoensureasmoothtransitionfrompeacekeepingtopeacebuildingandlastingpeace;agreedwiththeSecretaryGeneralthatrelevantpostconflictpeacebuildingelementsshouldbeexplicitlyandclearlyidentifiedandcouldbeintegratedintothemandatesofpeacekeepingoperations;notedthatpeacekeepingoperationsmightincludemilitary,police,humanitarianandotherciviliancomponents;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltomakerecommendationstotheCounciltothateffectwheneverappropriate,andtomakerecommendationstotheappropriateUnitedNationsbodiesconcerningthetransitionalperiodtothepostconflictpeacebuildingphasewhenrecommendingthefinaldrawdownofapeacekeepingoperation.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/38,seeappendixVI.)S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    +xB.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom24  X September1998to15June1999S:azm  0n X X XX O, X X#idV 3 Y##         xx-x  Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe "\ representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated16February1999(S/1999/170)fromthe f(p%d PresidentoftheEconomicandSocialCounciltothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  +(h   Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=((  A&T) xdE A   ;4^D<5^Eh     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter23  0  0x##Promotingpeaceandsecurity:humanitarianactivitiesrelevanttothe x#x# 0  0x##SecurityCouncilh terni u#idS 3    O,  x#x#         4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5z 5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    0  0xConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilon z  21January1999S:aDz z X X XX O, X X#idV 3\ fxx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3968(21January    1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: none. xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: none.hr xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3968.0: xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: none.o|erni 3   xx |  x Atthe 3968thmeeting,heldon21January1999 in  accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilincludedinitsagendatheitementitled Promotingpeaceandsecurity:humanitarianactivitiesrelevanttotheSecurityCouncil.  x Inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinthe DN Councilspriorconsultations,thePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,extendedaninvitationunderrule39ofthe  CouncilsprovisionalrulesofproceduretoSergioVieiradeMello,UnderSecretaryGeneralforHumanitarianAffairsandEmergencyReliefCoordinator.xx-x  TheCouncilheardabriefingunderrule39ofits  *  provisionalrulesofprocedurebytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforHumanitarianAffairsandEmergencyReliefCoordinator.xx-x  Statementsweremadebytherepresentativesofthe  # UnitedStatesofAmerica,China,Argentina,Bahrain,theRussianFederation,theNetherlands,Canada,Namibia,Slovenia,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,theGambia,Malaysia,FranceandGabon,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofBrazil.xx-x  TheUnderSecretaryGeneralforHumanitarianAffairs T^+ andEmergencyReliefCoordinatorrespondedtocommentsandquestionsofmembersoftheCouncil. /   Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=((  A&T) xdE A   =;^F><^Gh     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter24    x Protectionofciviliansinarmedconflicth ҇of #idS 3    O,            4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5x5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil x from12to22February1999S:aٌ  X X XX O, X X#idV 3Z dxx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3977(12February    1999);3978(12February1999);3980(22February1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: none.f p xx   x Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1999/6. .8  0  0x Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3977;S/PV.3978;   S/PV.3980,S/PV.3980(Resumption). xx 0  0x Consultationsofthewhole: 9,11,17,18and22   February1999.o*x 3   xx   x Atthe 3977thmeeting,heldon12February1999 in dn accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilincludedinitsagendatheitementitled Protectionofciviliansinarmedconflict.  x Inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinthe  Councilspriorconsultations,thePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,extendedaninvitationunderrule39oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofproceduretoCornelioSommaruga,PresidentoftheInternationalCommitteeoftheRedCross(ICRC),CarolBellamy,ExecutiveDirectoroftheUnitedNationsChildrensFund(UNICEF),andOlaraOtunnu,SpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforChildrenandArmedConflict.  x TheCouncilheardbriefingsunderrule39ofits (2# provisionalrulesofprocedurebythePresidentofICRC,theExecutiveDirectorofUNICEFandtheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforChildrenandArmedConflict.  x Statementsweremadebytherepresentativesof ^!h) Slovenia,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,theRussianFederation,Brazil,France,theNetherlands,Argentina,Namibia,Malaysia,Bahrain,Gabon,theUnitedStatesofAmerica,theGambiaandChina,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofCanada.  x ThePresidentofICRC,theExecutiveDirectorof $'.$1 UNICEFandtheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforChildrenandArmedConflictrespondedtocommentsandquestionsofmembersoftheCouncil.  x Atthe 3978thmeeting,heldon12February1999 in *'6 accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitsprior consultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinuedits ",,)8 considerationoftheitementitled Protectionofciviliansinarmedconflict. xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe V `; Council(S/PRST/1999/6),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia,  (< expresseditsgraveconcernatthegrowingciviliantollofarmedconflict;calleduponallpartiesconcernedtocomplystrictlywiththeirobligationsunderinternationallaw,inparticulartheirrelevantobligationsundertheConventionsofTheHague,theGenevaConventionsof1949andtheirAdditionalProtocolsof1977,andtheConventionontheRightsoftheChildof1989,aswellaswithalldecisionsoftheSecurityCouncil;requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltosubmitareportcontainingconcreterecommendationstotheCouncilbySeptember1999onwaystheCouncil,actingwithinitssphereofresponsibility,couldimprovethephysicalandlegalprotectionofciviliansinsituationsofarmedconflict;encouragedtheSecretaryGeneraltoconsulttheInterAgencyStandingCommitteeinformulatinghisrecommendations;andaffirmeditsintentiontoreviewtherecommendationsoftheSecretaryGeneralinaccordancewithitsresponsibilitiesundertheCharter.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/6,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Atthe 3980thmeeting,heldon22February1999 in DNP accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled Protectionofciviliansinarmedconflict.xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited zV therepresentativesofAustralia,Azerbaijan,Bangladesh,BurkinaFaso,CostaRica,theDominicanRepublic,Egypt,ElSalvador,Germany,Guatemala,Haiti,India,Indonesia,Iraq,Israel,Jamaica,Japan,NewZealand,Norway,Pakistan,theRepublicofKorea,Togo,Ukraine,UruguayandZambia,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  Inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinthe &#a Councilspriorconsultations,thePresidentextendedaninvitationtothePermanentObserverofSwitzerlandtotheUnitedNationstoparticipateinthediscussion,withouttherighttovote.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoaletterdated19 *'g February1999fromtheobserverofPalestine(S/1999/175),requestinganinvitationtoparticipateinthediscussioninaccordancewiththeCouncilspreviouspractice.In&-0*j  accordancewiththeCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedureandthepreviouspracticeinthatregard,thePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invitedtherepresentativeofPalestinetoparticipateinthediscussion.  x TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentatives  n ofGermany(onbehalfoftheStatesmembersoftheEuropeanUnionandBulgaria,Cyprus,theCzechRepublic,Estonia,Hungary,Latvia,Lithuania,Poland,Romania,SlovakiaandSlovenia,aswellasIcelandandLiechtenstein,whichalignedthemselveswiththestatement),BurkinaFaso(onbehalfoftheStatesmembersoftheOrganizationofAfricanUnity),Australia,Norway,Pakistan,Japan,Bangladesh,CostaRica,NewZealand,India,Ukraine,theRepublicofKorea,Indonesia,Togo(onbehalfoftheGroupofAfricanStates),theDominicanRepublic,Guatemala,ElSalvadorandHaiti.  x Themeetingwassuspended.     x Upontheresumptionofthemeeting,theCouncilheard 2 statementsbytherepresentativesofAzerbaijan,Egypt,Uruguay,Zambia,IraqandIsrael.  xx-x  TheCouncilheardastatementbytherepresentative  ofPalestine.xx-x  Inaccordancewiththedecisiontakenearlierinthe  meeting,theCouncilheardastatementbythePermanentObserverofSwitzerlandtotheUnitedNations.xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonapointof .  procedure.xx-x  TherepresentativesoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica,  b" theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheRussianFederationmadestatements.xx-x  TherepresentativeofIraqmadeastatement.  & S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    +xB.0  Communicationreceivedon19February 4 * 1999S:aere s X X XX O, X X#idV 3 +##         xx-x  Letterdated19February1999(S/1999/175)fromthe t . observerofPalestineaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  p2  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=((  A&T) xdE A   ?=^H@>^Ih     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter25    x ThesituationinTimorh Dic, #idS 3    O,            4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5x5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil x from9September1998to11June1999S:a8  X X XX O, X X#idV 3Z dxx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3998(7May    1999);4013(11June1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1236(1999);1246   (1999). xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: none..8 xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3998;S/PV.4013. xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 9September   1998;6,7and26May;9!11June1999.oic, 3   xx   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe  SecurityCouncilheldon9September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneral,which,interalia,toucheduponthepreparationsforthenext  roundoftalksbetweenIndonesiaandPortugalonEastTimor.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon19  April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthedeteriorationofthesituationinEastTimor,inparticulartheviolenceandmassacresinDili.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon6   May1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonEastTimor(S/1999/513).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbythePersonalRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforEastTimoronthesituationintheterritory,inparticularthesigningon5May1999ofaGeneralAgreementandtwoadditionalagreementsbetweenIndonesiaandPortugal.  x Atthe 3998thmeeting,heldon7May1999 in ^!h) accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilincludedinitsagendatheitementitled ThesituationinTimor,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1999/513).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited %"/ therepresentativesofIndonesiaandPortugal,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution *'6 (S/1999/520)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. ,)9  Decision: Atthe3998thmeeting,on7May1999,draft x9 resolutionS/1999/520wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1236(1999).  ; xx-x  Byresolution1236(1999),theSecurityCouncil,interalia,welcomedtheconcludingon5May1999ofthe  > AgreementbetweenIndonesiaandPortugalonthequestionofEastTimor(theGeneralAgreement)(S/1999/513,annexI);welcomedalsotheconcludingoftheAgreementsbetweentheUnitedNationsandtheGovernmentsofIndonesiaandPortugalonthesamedateregardingsecurityarrangements(S/1999/513,annexIII)andthemodalitiesforthepopularconsultationoftheEastTimoresethroughadirectballot(S/1999/513,annexII);welcomedfurthertheintentionoftheSecretaryGeneraltoestablishassoonaspracticableaUnitedNationspresenceinEastTimor,withaviewtoassistingintheimplementationofthoseAgreements;andexpresseditsintentiontotakeapromptdecisionontheestablishmentofaUnitedNationsmissiononthebasisofthereportreferredtoinparagraph8oftheresolution.(Forthefulltextofresolution1236(1999),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon26 |P May1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonthequestionofEastTimor(S/1999/595).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingonthepoliticalandsecuritysituationintheterritorybytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairs,whointroducedthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon10 BLX June1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsondevelopmentsregardingEastTimor,inparticularthesecuritysituationintheterritoryandthedeploymentofUnitedNationsinternationalstaffandrecruitmentoflocalstaff.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon11 %"` June1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatontheroleandactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsMissioninEastTimor(UNAMET).xx-x  Atthe 4013thmeeting,heldon11June1999 in v(%e accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinTimor,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral (S/1999/595).^,h)j Y   x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited   therepresentativesofAustralia,Indonesia,NewZealandandPortugal,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution   (S/1999/666)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe4013thmeeting,on11June1999,draft N   resolutionS/1999/666wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1246(1999). 4    x Byresolution1246(1999),theSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoestablishuntil31August1999the   UnitedNationsMissioninEastTimortoorganizeandconductapopularconsultation,scheduledfor8August1999,onthebasisofadirect,secretanduniversalballot,inordertoascertainwhethertheEastTimoresepeopleacceptedtheproposedconstitutionalframeworkprovidingforaspecialautonomyforEastTimorwithintheunitaryRepublicofIndonesiaorrejectedtheproposedspecialautonomyforEastTimor,leadingtoEastTimorsseparationfromIndonesia,inaccordancewiththeGeneralAgreement,andtoenabletheSecretaryGeneraltodischargehisresponsibilityunderparagraph3ofthesecurityagreement;authorizeduntil31August1999thedeploymentwithinUNAMETofupto280civilianpoliceofficerstoactasadviserstotheIndonesianpoliceinthedischargeoftheirdutiesand,atthetimeoftheconsultation,tosupervisetheescortofballotpapersandboxestoandfromthepollingsites;authorizeduntil31August1999thedeploymentwithinUNAMETof50militaryliaisonofficerstomaintaincontactwiththeIndonesianArmedForcesinordertoallowtheSecretaryGeneraltodischargehisresponsibilitiesundertheGeneralAgreementandthesecurityagreement;endorsedtheSecretaryGeneralsproposalthatUNAMETshouldalsoincorporate(a)apoliticalcomponentresponsibleformonitoringthefairnessofthepoliticalenvironment,forensuringthefreedomofallpoliticalandothernongovernmentalorganizationstocarryouttheiractivitiesfreelyandformonitoringandadvisingtheSpecialRepresentativeonallmatterswithpoliticalimplications;(b)anelectoralcomponentresponsibleforallactivitiesrelatedtoregistrationandvoting;and(c)aninformationcomponentresponsibleforexplainingtotheEastTimoresepeople,inanobjectiveandimpartialmannerwithoutprejudicetoanypositionoroutcome,thetermsoftheGeneralAgreementandtheproposedautonomyframework,forprovidinginformationontheprocessandprocedureofthevoteandforexplainingtheimplicationsofavotein ,2'4 favouroragainsttheproposal;andapprovedthemodalitiesfortheimplementationofthepopularconsultationprocessscheduledfor8August1999assetoutinparagraphs15to18ofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof22May1999.(Forthefulltextofresolution1246(1999),seeappendixV.)S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    +xB.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom25  L< Februaryto15June1999andreportsoftheSecretaryGeneralS:aZt19  X X XX O, X X#idV 3 >##         xx-x  Letterdated25February1999(S/1999/223)fromthe nA representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon19February1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated23April(S/1999/488)fromthe 2 F representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon20April1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated5Mayonthe JK questionofEastTimor(S/1999/513),enclosingtheAgreementsignedonthesamedatebyIndonesiaandPortugalonthequestionofEastTimor,togetherwithaconstitutionalframeworkforaspecialautonomyforEastTimorandagreementsregardingthemodalitiesforthepopularconsultationoftheEastTimoresethroughadirectballotandregardingsecurityarrangements.xx-x  Letterdated11May(S/1999/547)fromthe .T representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementconcerningtheNewYorkagreement,issuedon7May1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated21May(S/1999/602)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informingtheCouncilthat,followingthenecessaryconsultations,hehaddecidedtoappointIanMartin(UnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland)ashisSpecialRepresentativefortheEastTimorPopularConsultation.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated22Mayonthe %* b questionofEastTimor(S/1999/595),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1236(1999),reportingontheimplementationoftheagreementsreachedon5May1999bytheGovernmentsofIndonesiaandPortugalandtheUnitedNationsandprovidingdetailedmodalitiesoftheconsultationprocesstobeconductedbytheUnitedNationsanddetailedrecommendationsconcerningtheUnitedNationsmission,whichwouldincludecivilianpoliceofficers,andrecommendingthattheSecurityCouncil ,2'k approvethemandateofUNAMETandthemodalitiesfortheimplementationofthepopularconsultationprocess.  x Letterdated25May(S/1999/603)fromthePresident  oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated21May1999(S/1999/602)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheyhadtakennoteofthedecisioncontainedtherein.  x Letterdated27May(S/1999/612)fromthe    representativeofIndonesiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated7June(S/1999/652)fromthe ,  representativeofPortugaladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. (  xx-x  Letterdated11June(S/1999/679)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimthatitwashisintentiontoappointAlanJamesMills(Australia)tothepostofCivilianPoliceCommissionerofUNAMET.xx-x  Letterdated15June(S/1999/680)fromthePresident  6 oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated11June1999(S/1999/679)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheintentioncontainedtherein.  4   Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=((  A&T) xdE A   A?^J֜B@^K֛h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter26  0  0x##ThesituationinSomaliah tati #idS 3    O,  x#x#         S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiodxx#x# 0  0x##from16June1997to15June1998S:a;t19  X X XX O, X X#idV 3Z dx#x#           o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,expresseditsfullsupportfortheeffortsofregional  F #F #   0  0x##(S/PRST/1997/57)0 x#x#0F # #andotherinterestedStates,aswellasthoseofinternationalandregionalorganizations,  F #F # 0  0x##of23December19970 x#x#0F # #inparticulartheOrganizationofAfricanUnity,theIntergovernmentalAuthorityotati 3  on   Development,theLeagueofArabStates,theEuropeanUnionandtheOrganizationoftheIslamicConference,topromoteadirectpoliticaldialogueandfacilitatetheemergenceofabroadbasedcentralGovernmentinSomalia;welcomedtheoutcomeofmeetingsbetweentheSomalileadersheldinCairo,concludedon22December1997,inparticulartheirdecisiontoadoptafederalsystemwithregionalautonomyandtheiragreementtoformatransitionalgovernmentofnationalunityandtoholdaninclusiveconferenceofnationalreconciliationinBaidoathroughwhichapresidentialcouncilandaPrimeMinisterwouldbeelected;andalsowelcomedthesigningoftheCairoDeclarationonSomalia(S/1997/1000,annex)andotherimportantagreementsattachedthereto,inparticularonthecreationofanelectedconstituentassembly,theestablishmentofanindependentjudicialsystemandthepreparationofatransitionalcharter. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5*45  11S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil *4 from8July1998to27May1999S:a G X X XX O, X X#idV 3 xx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 4010(27May   1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: none.PZ"xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1999/16."#xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.4010.$xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 8July;27 % August;omth 3  30September;30November;22December1998;24February;23March;28April;4and27May1999. xx   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe " * SecurityCouncilheldon8July1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatonthepoliticalandhumanitariansituationinSomalia.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon27 %"/ August1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatonthepoliticalandhumanitariansituationinSomalia,aswellastheactivitiesofinternationalactors.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon30 (%4 September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsinSomalia,inparticular thepoliticalandhumanitariansituationandtheemergence ,)8 ofregionaladministrationsin Somaliland, Puntland,Benadir, Jubalandand,possibly,intheHiranregion. xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon30 ; November1998,themembersreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairswhich,interalia,coveredthesituationinSomalia. `j> xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon22 v@ December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsinSomalia,includingthehumanitariansituationinthecountry,andonthethirdambassadorialmeetingofexternalactorsonSomalia,convenedatUnitedNationsHeadquarterson15December1998.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon24 $!I February1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsondevelopmentsregardingSomalia,inparticularthepoliticalandhumanitariansituationinthecountry.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon23 :(D%O March1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsinSomalia,inparticulartheactivitiesoftheRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforSomalia andthemeetingoftheStandingCommitteeofthe",,)T > IntergovernmentalAuthorityonDevelopment,heldon19March1999atAddisAbaba.   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon28  April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthemilitary,securityandhumanitariansituationinSomalia.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon27  L May1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatonthelatestdevelopmentsinSomalia,inparticularthepolitical,securityandhumanitariansituation.  x Atthe 4010thmeeting,heldon27May1999 in d  accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinSomalia.  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited (  therepresentativeofItaly,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe ^ Council(S/PRST/1999/16),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, & expresseditsalarmattheseriousdeteriorationinthepolitical,militaryandhumanitariansituationinSomaliaandconcernatthereportsofincreasingexternalinterferenceinthecountry;expresseditssupportfortheactivitiesoftheStandingCommitteeonSomalia;calleduponallSomalifactionstoceaseimmediatelyallhostilitiesandtocooperatewiththeregionalandothereffortstoachievepeaceandreconciliation;reiterateditscalluponStatestoobservethearmsembargoandtorefrainfromanyactionswhichmightexacerbatethesituationinSomalia;andfurtherrequestedMemberStateshavinginformationaboutviolationsoftheprovisionsofresolution733(1992)toprovidethatinformationtotheCommitteecreatedpursuanttoresolution751(1992).(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/16,seeappendixVI.)S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRC.0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom27May $ , 1998to15June1999S:aI.)  X X XX O, X X#idV 3%-xx           x Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe J'!0 representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementof )#3 NonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.xx-x  Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe 6 representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.xx-x  Letterdated17December(S/1998/1195)fromthe  = representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressstatementissuedon7December1998byaninternationalfactfindingmissionoftheStandingCommitteeonSomaliathatvisitedSomaliafrom1to5December1998.xx-x  Letterdated28December(S/1998/1226)fromthe  D ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution751(1992)concerningSomaliaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteefor1998,submittedinaccordancewiththenotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilof29March1995(S/1995/234).xx-x  Letterdated5March1999(S/1999/248)fromthe JL representativeofQataraddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandannexestheretoadoptedattheAnnualCoordinationMeetingoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsofStatesmembersoftheOrganizationoftheIslamicConference,heldatUnitedNationsHeadquarters,on1October1998.xx-x  Letterdated17May(S/1999/563)fromthe fT representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated14May1999fromtheActingMinisterforForeignAffairsofEthiopiatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated24May(S/1999/600)fromthe F!Z representativeofDjiboutiaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated26May(S/1999/611)fromthe #B^ representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated28May(S/1999/622)fromthe Z'!c representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. (@#e ((  2+%e  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   CA^LDB^M Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  ^!    O, O,RRO,,#bKid  3   PartII  OthermattersconsideredbytheSecurityCouncil^!'I.)  RRRR O,R R#idbK 3    ,      Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter27 J T 0  0x##ConsiderationofthedraftreportoftheSecurityCounciltotheGeneralAssemblyh * z+#idS 3    O,  N X x#x#         4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5 " 5    x Atthe3923rdmeeting,heldinpublicon9  "  September1998 inaccordancewiththedecisiontakenin   June1993(S/26015),theSecurityCouncilconsidereditsdraftreporttotheGeneralAssemblycoveringtheperiodfrom16June1997to15June1998.  x TheCouncilheardanexplanatorystatementbythe NX Secretariat. ,6 xx-x  TheCounciladoptedthedraftreportwithoutavote,  "  andthedecisionwasreflectedinanotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncildated9September1998(S/1998/843).     Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=((  A&T) xdE A   EC^NFD^Oh     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter28  0  0x##Admissionofnewmembersh W5erni  6#idS 3    O,  x#x#         4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5x5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x ApplicationoftheRepublicofKiribatiS:aX: ; X X XX O, X X#idV 3xxx           x Byanotedated26April1999(S/1999/477),the , 6  SecretaryGeneralcirculatedtheapplicationoftheRepublicofKiribatiforadmissiontomembershipintheUnitedNations,containedinaletterdated14April1999fromthePresidentoftheRepublicofKiribatiaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Atthe3995thmeeting,on4May1999 ,theCouncil *4  referredtheapplicationoftheRepublicofKiribatitotheCommitteeontheAdmissionofNewMembersforexaminationandreport,inaccordancewithrule59oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3     v +xB.0  ApplicationoftheRepublicofNauruS:a ? ? X X XX O, X X#idV 3x##         xx-x  Byanotedated26April1999(S/1999/478),the , 6 SecretaryGeneralcirculatedtheapplicationoftheRepublicofNauruforadmissiontomembershipintheUnitedNations,containedinaletterdated16April1999fromthePresidentandMinisterforExternalAffairsoftheRepublicofNauruaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Atthe3996thmeeting,on4May1999 ,theCouncil *4 " referredtheapplicationoftheRepublicofNaurutotheCommitteeontheAdmissionofNewMembersforexaminationandreport,inaccordancewithrule59oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure. `j(   Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=((  A&T) xdE A   GE^P֜HF^Q֛h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter29  0  0x##SecurityCouncildocumentationandworkingmethodsandprocedureh Ferni JG#idS 3    O,  x#x#         4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5x5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x SecurityCouncildocumentationand x relatedmattersS:aK sL X X XX O, X X#idV 3Z dxx         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0  0xCommunicationsreceivedfrom1October1998    to15June1999e M N O,O, O, O,#idid 3  xx           x Letterdated1October1998(S/1998/918)fromthe   representativeofCubaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated12October(S/1998/971)fromthe   representativeofCubaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated5January1999(S/1999/10)fromthe   representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Summarystatementdated15January(S/1999/25)by NX theSecretaryGeneralonmattersofwhichtheSecurityCouncilisseizedandonthestagereachedintheirconsideration.  x Letterdated5February(S/1999/123)fromthe  representativeofEgyptaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated9February(S/1999/135)fromthe bl  representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated10February(S/1999/142)fromthe $ representativeoftheSyrianArabRepublicaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated11February(S/1999/144)fromthe ( representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated11February(S/1999/151)fromthe  + ChairmanoftheCommitteeontheExerciseoftheInalienableRightsofthePalestinianPeopleaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Noteverbaledated16February(S/1999/160)fromthe #!0 PermanentMissionoftheLibyanArabJamahiriyatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated18February(S/1999/179)fromthe  representativeofTunisiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated19February(S/1999/197)fromthe ~(%7 representativeofCubaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated22February(S/1999/190)fromthe $+.(; representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. ,)= Ї&  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    +xB.0  SecurityCouncilworkingmethods x= andprocedureS:aY ]Z X X XX O, X X#idV 3Z d>##         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0 x 0x#x#ActionbytheSecurityCouncilfrom30October  A 1998to17February1999e [ \ O,O, O, O,#idid 3 B##         xx-x  Inanotedated30October1998(S/1998/1016),the  D PresidentoftheSecurityCouncilstatedthefollowing:'xY0 x 0x#x# 1. l ThemembersoftheSecurityCouncil,recalling  G thestatementbythePresidentoftheCouncilof16December1994(S/PRST/1994/81),inwhichtheneedforgreaterrecoursetoopenmeetingsoftheCouncilwasidentified,andintendingtocontinuetoenhancethetransparencyofthemethodsofworkoftheCouncil,haveagreedthattheSecretaryGeneralistobeencouragedtomakestatementstotheCouncil,whenhedeemsitappropriate,inpublicmeetingsoftheCouncil. ## 0 x 0x#x# 2. l Recallingtheenhancementofmeetingswith R troopcontributingcountries,themembersoftheSecurityCouncil,takingnoteoftheproceduressetoutinthestatementbythePresidentoftheCouncilof28March1996(S/PRST/1996/13),havealsoagreedtothefollowing: ## 0 x 0x#x# l (a)  Withreferencetotheexistingpracticeof Y thePresidentoftheCouncilofreporting,inthecourseofinformalconsultationsofmembersoftheCouncil,theviewsexpressedbyparticipantsineachtroopcontributorsmeeting,troopcontributingcountriesareencouragedtomakeavailabletothePresident,wheneverappropriate,copiesoftheirstatementsduringthosemeetings.WrittencopiesoftheSecretariatsbriefingatthosemeetingsshould,wheneverpossible,bemadeavailabletotroopcontributingcountriesuponrequest; ## 0 x 0x#x# l (b)  Withreferencetotheexistingpracticeof $!e theSecretariatofprovidingweeklybriefingnotestotheCouncilonfieldoperations,theSecretariatisencouragedtomakethosebriefingnotesavailabletotroopcontributingcountriesuponrequest; ## 0 x 0x#x# l (c)  RelevantUnitedNationsbodiesand ) &k agenciesmaybeinvitedtotroopcontributorsmeetings,whentheyhaveaspecificcontributiontomaketotheissueunderdiscussion; ##  +(o  0  0x  (d)  Withreferencetotheexistingpracticeof   invitingtotroopcontributorsmeetingsMemberStatesthatmakespecialcontributionstopeacekeepingoperationsotherthantroopsandcivilianpolice"thatistosay,contributionstotrustfunds,logisticsandequipment"otherMemberStatescontributingtopeacekeepingoperations,asappropriate,shouldalsobeinvitedtothesemeetings; xx 0  0x  (e)  ThePresidentoftheCouncilwillinform 8   troopcontributorsaboutforthcomingCouncildeliberationsandexpecteddecisions. xx 0  0x 3.  TheSecretariatshouldestablishanappropriate 4  mechanismforalertingnon-membersoftheSecurityCouncilaboutunscheduledoremergencymeetingsoftheCouncilduringnights,weekendsorholidays. xx 0  0x 4.  (a)  TheannualreportoftheSecurityCouncil L  totheGeneralAssemblyshallinclude,asanappendix,inadditiontotheelementsidentifiedinthenotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilof12June1997(S/1997/451),theannualreportsofthesanctionscommittees; xx 0  0x  (b)  Witheffectfrom1999,thebureauofeach J sanctionscommitteeshallbeappointedbythatcommittee,followingconsultationsbetweenCouncilmembers,eitheratitsfirstmeetingifthatmeetingtakesplaceinJanuary,orinwritingattheinstanceofthePresidencyoftheCouncilunderano-objectionprocedure. xx   x Inanotedated5January1999(S/1999/8),the f! PresidentoftheSecurityCouncilstatedthefollowing:0  0x 1.  Pursuanttoparagraph4(b)ofthenotebythe D$ PresidentoftheSecurityCouncildated30October1998(S/1998/1016),andfollowingconsultationsamongthemembersoftheCouncilunderthenoobjectionprocedure,themembersoftheCouncilagreedtoelecttheChairmenandViceChairmenofthefollowingsanctionscommitteesforaperiodendingon31December1999: xx 0  0xSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuantto |%- resolution661(1990)concerningthesituationbetweenIraqandKuwait 'b!/xx 0  0x0xxChairman:PetervanWalsum(Netherlands)  0  0x0xxViceChairmen:ArgentinaandGabon  0  0xSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuantto N*$5 resolution748(1992)concerningtheLibyanArabJamahiriya+4&7xx 0  0x0xxChairman:DaniloTrk(Slovenia),J'9 Ї0 x 0x#x#0l##ViceChairmen:BrazilandGabon l#l# 0 x 0x#x#SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuantto ; resolution751(1992)concerningSomalia<##   0 x 0x#x#0l##Chairman:JassimMohammedBuallay(Bahrain) l#l# +u0 x 0x#x#0l##ViceChairmen:GambiaandNetherlands l#l# 0 x 0x#x#SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuantto  C resolution864(1993)concerningAngolaZ D## 0 x 0x#x#0l##Chairman:RobertR.Fowler(Canada) l#l# 0 x 0x#x#0l##ViceChairmen:ArgentinaandMalaysia l#l# 0 x 0x#x#SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuantto  J resolution918(1994)concerningRwandad K## 0 x 0x#x#0l##Chairman:HasmyAgam(Malaysia) l#l# 0 x 0x#x#0l##ViceChairmen:BahrainandCanada l#l# 0 x 0x#x#SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuantto  Q resolution985(1995)concerningLiberianR## 0 x 0x#x#0l##Chairman:MartinAndjaba(Namibia) l#l# 0 x 0x#x#0l##ViceChairmen:CanadaandMalaysia l#l# 0 x 0x#x#SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuantto X resolution1132(1997)concerningSierraLeonexY##   0 x 0x#x#0l##Chairman:FernandoEnriquePetrella(Argentina) l#l# {0 x 0x#x#0l##ViceChairmen:BahrainandNamibia l#l# 0 x 0x#x#SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuantto ` resolution1160(1998)Ja## 0 x 0x#x#0l##Chairman:CelsoL.N.Amorim(Brazil) l#l# 0 x 0x#x#0l##ViceChairmen:GambiaandNetherlands l#l# 0 x 0x#x# 2. l TheBureauofeachoftheabovementioned  g sanctionscommitteeswillbecomposedasaboveforatermendingon31December1999. ## xx-x  Inanotedated29January(S/1999/92),onthework 2#k ofthesanctionscommittees,thePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilstatedthefollowing:0 x 0x#x# I. l ThePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilwishesto %. o statethatallmembersoftheSecurityCouncilhaveindicatedtheiragreementthatthefollowingpracticalproposalswillbeusedtoimprovetheworkofthesanctionscommitteesinaccordancewiththerelevantresolutions. ## 0 x 0x#x# 1. l Thesanctionscommitteesshouldestablish *,%v appropriatearrangementsandchannelsofcommunicationwithorgans,organizationsandbodiesoftheUnitedNationssystem,aswellasother .-'y## intergovernmentalandregionalorganizations,neighbouringcountriesandothercountriesandpartiesconcerned,inordertoimprovethemonitoringoftheimplementationofsanctionsregimesandtheassessmentoftheirhumanitarianconsequencesonthepopulationofthetargetStateandtheireconomicconsequencesonneighbouringandotherStates. xx 0  0x 2.  TheChairpersonsofthesanctionscommittees p  shouldmakevisitstotheregionsconcerned,asappropriate,inordertoobtainfirsthandaccountsoftheimpactofsanctionsregimesandtheresultsanddifficultiesintheirimplementation. xx 0  0x 3.  MemberStatesshouldprovidethesanctions   committeeswithallinformationavailableonallegedviolationsofarmsembargoes,andothersanctionsregimes.Sanctionscommitteesshouldseektoclarifyallcasesofallegedviolations. xx 0  0x 4.  TheSecretariatshouldberequestedtoprovide 2 thesanctionscommitteeswithinformationfrompublishedsources,radio,televisionorothermediaconcerningallegedviolationsofthesanctionsregimesorotherissuesrelevanttotheactivitiesofthecommittees. xx 0  0x 5.  Theguidelinesofthesanctionscommittees 0 shouldincludeclearprovisionsforstrictactiontobetakenbythecommitteesonallegedviolationsofthesanctionsregimes. xx 0  0x 6.  Thesanctionscommitteesshould,asfaras H  possible,harmonizetheirguidelinesandroutinesofwork. xx 0  0x 7.  Thetechnicaleffectivenessofthemandatory D$ measuresshouldbeperiodicallyassessedbythesanctionscommitteesonthebasisofinputsfromMemberStates,reportspreparedbytheSecretariatandotheravailablesourcesofinformation. xx 0  0x 8.  Thepracticeofhearingtechnicalpresentations $#z* ofinformationbyorganizationsassistingintheenforcementofSecurityCouncilsanctionsduringclosedmeetingsofthesanctionscommitteesshouldbecontinued.Thetargetoraffectedcountries,aswellasconcernedorganizations,shouldbebetterabletoexercisetherightofexplainingorpresentingtheirpointsofviewtothesanctionscommittees,whiletakingfullyintoconsiderationcurrentcommitteepractices.Thepresentationsshouldbeexpertandcomprehensive. xx 0  0x 9.  TheSecretariatshouldberequestedtoprovide,  ,`&6 whenevernecessary,itsassessmentofthe,('7xx humanitarianandeconomicimpactofsanctionstothesanctionscommittees. ## 0 x 0x#x# 10. l Periodicmeetingsofthesanctionscommittees : shouldbeheldfordiscussionsonthehumanitarianandeconomicimpactofsanctions. ## 0 x 0x#x# 11. l Thesanctionscommitteesshouldmonitor, . > throughoutthesanctionsregime,thehumanitarianimpactofsanctionsonvulnerablegroups,includingchildren,andmakerequiredadjustmentsoftheexemptionmechanismstofacilitatethedeliveryofhumanitarianassistance.TheindicatorsforassessmentdevelopedbytheSecretariatcouldbeusedbythecommittees. ## 0 x 0x#x# 12. l Thesanctionscommitteesshouldconsiderand  G monitorthepossibleimpactofsanctionsonthediplomaticeffortstowardsimplementingSecurityCouncilresolutionsandmakerequiredadjustmentsoftheexemptionmechanismsasappropriate. ## 0 x 0x#x# 13. l Indischargingtheirmandates,thesanctions HM committeesshouldasmuchaspossibleseektoutilizetheexpertiseandpracticalassistanceofMemberStates,UnitedNationsagencies,regionalorganizationsandallhumanitarianandotherrelevantorganizations. ## 0 x 0x#x# 14. l UnitedNationsagenciesaswellashumanitarian FT organizationsandotherrelevantorganizationsshouldbenefitfromspecial,simplifiedproceduresinrequestinghumanitarianexemptions,inordertofacilitatetheimplementationoftheirhumanitarianprogrammes. ## 0 x 0x#x# 15. l Considerationshouldbegiventohow D[ humanitarianorganizationscouldhavethepossibilitytoapplyforhumanitarianexemptionsdirectlytothesanctionscommittees. ## 0 x 0x#x# 16. l Foodstuffs,pharmaceuticalsandmedical \"` suppliesshouldbeexemptedfromUnitedNationssanctionsregimes.Basicorstandardmedicalandagriculturalequipmentandbasicorstandardeducationalitemsshouldalsobeexempted.Considerationshouldbegiventothedrawingupoflistsforthatpurpose.Otheressentialhumanitariangoodsshouldbeconsideredforexemption.Inthisregard,itisrecognizedthateffortsshouldbemadetoallowthepopulationofthetargetedcountriestohaveaccesstoappropriateresourcesandproceduresforfinancinghumanitarianimports. ##   +%l 0  0x 17.  Sanctionscommitteesshouldconsiderwaysto  ensurethatexemptionstosanctionsregimesonreligiousgroundsbemademoreeffective. xx  0  0x 18.  Thetransparencyofthesanctionscommittees P workshouldbeincreased,interalia,through  n substantiveanddetailedbriefingsbytheChairpersons. xx 0  0x 19.  Summaryrecordsofthesanctionscommittees  L formalmeetingsshouldbemadeavailablepromptly. xx 0  0x 20.  Publicinformationonthesanctionscommittees  *  workshouldbemadeavailableontheInternetandothermeansofcommunication. xx 0  0x II.  ThemembersoftheCouncilwillcontinuetheir z  considerationofwaystoimprovetheworkofthesanctionscommittees. xx   x Inanotedated17February(S/1999/165),thePresident  v  oftheSecurityCouncilstatedthefollowing:  0  0x  ItisimportantthatallmembersoftheSecurityCouncilbeallowedtoparticipatefullyinthexx Ӝ0 x 0x#x#preparationoftheresolutionsoftheCouncilandstatementsbythePresidentoftheCouncil.Contributionsbymembersofgroupsoffriendsandothersimilararrangements,which,interalia,aimat X helpingtopromotethesettlementofparticularcrisissituations,arewelcome.ThedraftingofresolutionsandstatementsbythePresidentoftheCouncilshouldbecarriedoutinamannerthatwillallowadequateparticipationofallmembersoftheCouncil.WhiletheneedisrecognizedfortheCouncil,inmanyinstances,toadoptitsdecisionsexpeditiously,sufficienttimeshouldbeallowedforconsultationsofallmembersoftheCouncilandfortheirownconsiderationofthedrafts,priortoactionbytheCouncilonspecificitems. ## Мe     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0 x 0x#x#Communicationreceivedon15March1999e .Ba  O,O, O, O,#idid 3; (##         ̛xx-x  Identicallettersdated15March(S/1999/286)fromthe Q * representativeofVenezuelaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. M. ((  .   Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   IG^R֜JH^S֛ Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  ^!    O, O,RRO,,#bKid  3   PartIII  MilitaryStaffCommittee^!.Ba  RRRR O,R R#idbK 3    ,      Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter30 J T 0  0x##WorkoftheMilitaryStaffCommitteeh r (#idS 3    O,  L Vx#x#         4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5 5    x TheMilitaryStaffCommittee,establishedpursuantto   Article47oftheCharteroftheUnitedNations,functionedcontinuallyunderitsdraftrulesofprocedureduringtheperiodunderreview.  x TheCommitteeheldatotalof26meetingsduringthe   period.ItheardabriefingonpeacekeepingissuesfromtheretiringMilitaryAdvisertotheSecretaryGeneral,andheldinformaldiscussionswithhissuccessor,LieutenantGeneralFraticelli.TheCommitteeinformallyreviewedthefutureoftheInformationandResearchUnitoftheDepartmentofPeacekeepingOperationsbutdidnotproceedwithexaminingfurthertheoptionofassimilatingtheUnitwithinthesubstructureoftheMilitaryStaffCommittee.TheCommitteereceivedaninvitationtoattendadisarmamentsymposiumorganizedbytheDepartmentforDisarmament T^ Affairs,andheardstatementsfrommembersfollowingthebombingoftheChineseembassyinBelgrade.xx-x  Meetingswerechairedbytheheadsofdelegationsand   representativesoftheChiefsofStaffofthepermanentmembersoftheSecurityCouncil,aswellasbytheChiefoftheDefenceStaffoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandexofficioMemberoftheCommittee,duringhisvisittoUnitedNationsHeadquarters.TheCommitteealsoselectedareplacementLiaisonOfficer.xx-x  TheCommitteeremainedpreparedtocarryoutthe % functionsassignedtoitunderthetermsofArticle47oftheCharter. `j) ((  )      Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   KI^T֜LJ^U֛^!    O, O,RRO,,#bKid  3   PartIV  MattersbroughttotheattentionoftheSecurityCouncilbutnotdiscussedatmeetingsoftheCouncilduringtheperiodcovered^!gned  RRRR O,R R#idbK 3    ,      4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5v 5  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter31 v   0 x Communicationsconcerningthe x   nonproliferationofweaponsofmassdestructionh  տ#idS 3    O,  | xx         + O,w O,+  x Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe FP  representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.  x Letterdated29June(S/1998/600)fromthe DN representativeofKuwaitaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthefinalcommuniquadoptedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitssixtyseventhsession,heldatRiyadhon28June1998.  x Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe z representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated22December(S/1998/1222)fromthe @J# representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandtheAbuDhabideclarationadoptedbytheSupremeCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncil/ O,w O,/+ O,w O,+atitsnineteenthsession, `!j' heldinAbuDhabifrom7to9December1998.  x Letterdated22March1999(S/1999/308)fromthe >#H * representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsseventiethsession,heldatRiyadhon14and15March1999.  ' %1 & &  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter32 v 1 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationsconcerningthequestionofKoreah  7#idS 3    O,  z 3##         xx-x  Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe DN 6 representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretary'&v kGeneraltransmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.xx-x  Letterdated2July(S/1998/607)fromthe BL= representativeoftheRepublicofKoreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingexcerptsfromastatementissuedon29June1998bytheMinisterofNationalDefenceoftheRepublicofKoreaandthereportoftheChiefoftheCentralJointInvestigationTeam.xx-x  Letterdated11July(S/1998/635)fromthe @JD representativeoftheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKoreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated16July(S/1998/656)fromthe H representativeoftheRepublicofKoreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon12July1998bytheMinistryofNationalDefenceoftheRepublicofKoreaandresolution1998!1of15July1998oftheNationalSecurityCounciloftheRepublicofKorea.xx-x  Letterdated24July(S/1998/692)fromthe  P representativeoftheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKoreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated18August(S/1998/798)fromthe R#\ T representativeoftheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKoreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebythespokesmanfortheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKorea.xx-x  Letterdated9September(S/1998/844)fromthe P(Z%[ representativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheUnitedNationsCommandinKoreafor1997.xx-x  Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe +(` representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretary,)a  General,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.  x Letterdated13October(S/1998/943)fromthe  n representativeoftheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKoreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,conveyingtheviewsoftheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKoreaonthereportoftheUnitedNationsCommandinKoreafor1997(S/1998/844,annex).  x Letterdated2December(S/1998/1141)fromthe l  representativeoftheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKoreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebythespokesmanfortheGeneralStaffoftheKoreanPeoplesArmyoftheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKorea.  x Letterdated12January1999(S/1999/35)fromthe j  representativeoftheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKorea,transmittingexcerptsconcerningnationalreunificationfromajointeditorialpublishedbythreenewspapersoftheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKorea.  x Letterdated17February(S/1999/167)fromthe J representativeoftheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKoreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated9March(S/1999/251)fromthe F representativeoftheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKoreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.  x Letterdated23April(S/1999/486)fromthe ^" representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon26March1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated11June(S/1999/677)fromthe  "' representativeoftheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKoreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated15June(S/1999/695)fromthe r#+ representativeoftheRepublicofKoreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.& & h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter33 .'!1 0  0xCommunicationsconcerningthesituationinLiberiah <of #idS 3    O,  2)#3xx           x Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe *R%6 representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretary'&.'0General,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterial ,&8 MeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.xx-x  Letterdated22July(S/1998/685)fromthe P< representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe  A representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.xx-x  Letterdated11November(S/1998/1080)fromthe  H SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimofhisintentiontoextendthemandateoftheUnitedNationsPeacebuildingSupportOfficeinLiberiaforafurtheryear,untiltheendofDecember1999.xx-x  Letterdated16November(S/1998/1081)fromthe O PresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterof11November1998(S/1998/1080)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheintentioncontainedtherein.xx-x  Letterdated24December(S/1998/1220)fromthe V ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution985(1995)concerningLiberiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteesubmittedinaccordancewiththenotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilof29March1995(S/1995/234).xx-x  Letterdated7June1999(S/1999/656)fromthe ~ ^ representativeofTogoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingajointcommuniquissuedon5June1999bythePresidentofLiberiaandthePresidentofTogoandChairmanofECOWAS.& ( h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter34 % f 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationsconcerningtheMovementofNonAlignedCountriesh of #idS 3    O,  (&#i##         xx-x  Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe *$l representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretary'(%General,transmitting,inhiscapacityasChairmanoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAligned ,H'o Countries,thedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.  x Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe  n representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.& & h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter35 ,  0  0xCommunicationsconcerningrelationsbetweenIraqandTurkeyh { 1#idS 3    O,  0 xx           x Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe P  representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretary'&,oGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.  x Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe N representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.  x Letterdated9November(S/1998/1047)fromthe L! representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated9November(S/1998/1049)fromthe ,!' representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated23February1999(S/1999/196)fromthe $, representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated21February1999fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandActingMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated18April(S/1999/441)fromthe ( representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated16April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated13May(S/1999/560)fromthe >,&7 representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral, -\'8 transmittingaletterdated12May1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated19May(S/1999/580)fromthe ; representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated26May(S/1999/610)fromthe  L@ representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.& ( h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter36  @E 0 x 0x#x#TheresponsibilityoftheSecurityCouncilinthemaintenanceofinternationalpeaceandsecurityh  #idS 3    O,  F H##         xx-x  Letterdated18June1998(S/1998/538)fromthe  K representativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainand'( NorthernIrelandaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingacommuniquonIndiaandPakistanissuedbytheMinistersforForeignAffairsofeightmajorindustrializeddemocraciesandtherepresentativeoftheEuropeanCommissionfollowingtheirmeetinginLondonon12June.xx-x  Letterdated2July(S/1998/605)fromthe HT representativeofPakistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated8July(S/1998/619)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,reportingpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1172(1998)ontheimplementationbyIndiaandPakistanofstepssetoutintheresolution,andonhiseffortstoencouragethetwoGovernmentstoenterintoadialogue.xx-x  Letterdated4August(S/1998/711)fromthe  B_ representativeofPakistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe #c representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.  )9$l & *    h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter37  0  0xCommunicationsconcerningthesituationrelatingtoNagornyKarabakhandrelationsbetweenArmeniaandAzerbaijanh   \#idS 3    O,   xx           x Letterdated19June1998(S/1998/544)fromthe |  representativeofAzerbaijanaddressedtotheSecretary'*|General,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofAzerbaijan.  x Letterdated20July(S/1998/667)fromthe @  representativeofAzerbaijanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon18July1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofAzerbaijan.  x Letterdated29January1999(S/1999/93)fromthe X  representativeofAzerbaijanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofAzerbaijan.  x Letterdated26February(S/1999/210)fromthe  representativeofArmeniaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon25February1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofArmenia.  x Letterdated26February(S/1999/211)fromthe 4 representativeofArmeniaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofArmenia.  x Letterdated1March(S/1999/222)fromthe   representativeofAzerbaijanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon27February1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofAzerbaijan.  x Letterdated4June(S/1999/643)fromthe  f% representativeofAzerbaijanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon3June1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofAzerbaijan.  x Letterdated15June(S/1999/681)fromthe ~#* representativeofArmeniaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofNagornyKarabakh.  x Letterdated15June(S/1999/686)fromthe &B!/ representativeofAzerbaijanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon14June1999bytheMinistryofDefenceofAzerbaijan.  *;%5 & $  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter38 5 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationsfromIraqh   O#idS 3    O,  6##         xx-x  Letterdated20June1998(S/1998/546)fromthe v9 representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentofthe'$SecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated19June1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated19July(S/1998/663)fromthe  ? representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated21July(S/1998/678)fromthe 8 E representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated21July(S/1998/681)fromthe nK representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter39 R 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationconcerningtheAssociationofSouthEastAsianNationsh n  $#idS 3    O,  U##         ̜xx-x  Letterdated23June1998(S/1998/561)fromthe lX representativeofIndiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.& & h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter40 `!] 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationsconcerningthesituationinBurundih p^ &#idS 3    O,  d#_##         xx-x  Letterdated23June1998(S/1998/590)fromthe .%b SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurity'&`!dCouncil,informingtheCouncil,withreferencetoSecurityCouncilresolution1012(1995)andthetrustfundfortheInternationalCommissionofInquiryinBurundi,thattheFinancialRegulationsandRulesoftheUnitedNationsrequirethatthelegislativeauthorityestablishingatrustfundshouldformallydecidetocloseit.xx-x  Letterdated24June(S/1998/562)fromthe +&k representativeofBurundiaddressedtothePresidentofthe ,&l SecurityCouncil,transmittingthefinaldeclarationsignedatArusha,UnitedRepublicofTanzania,on21June1998bytheparticipantsinthepeacenegotiationsonBurundiandthepressreleaseissuedatthecloseofthefirstsessionoftheinterBurundiannegotiationsheldatArushafrom15to21June1998.  x Letterdated30June(S/1998/591)fromthePresident   oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthattheCounciltooknoteofhisletterdated23June1998(S/1998/590),andauthorizedtheclosingofthetrustfundestablishedpursuanttoresolution1012(1995).  x Letterdated30June(S/1998/624)fromthe 4  representativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon26June1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated14August(S/1998/763)fromthe j  representativeofGabonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalreportsoftheministerialmeetingsoftheUnitedNationsStandingAdvisoryCommitteeonSecurityQuestionsinCentralAfrica,heldatLibrevillefrom28to30April1998andatBata,EquatorialGuineafrom18to21May1998.  x Letterdated5October(S/1998/924)fromthe 0 representativeofBurundiaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheopeningstatementofthePresidentofBurundiatapressconferenceheldfortheUnitedNationspresscorpson22September1998.  x Letterdated15October(S/1998/968)fromthe f! SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimofhisdecisiontoappointAyitJeanClaudeKpakpo(Benin)asSeniorUnitedNationsAdvisertotheFacilitatoroftheBurundipeaceprocess.  x Letterdated19October(S/1998/969)fromthe F!' PresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated15October1998(S/1998/968)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteofthedecisioncontainedtherein.  x Letterdated3November(S/1998/1026)fromthe D& . representativeofBurundiaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedbytheGovernmentofBurundiatthecloseofthethirdsessionofthepeacenegotiationsinArusha.  x Letterdated3November(S/1998/1035)fromthe z*$4 representativeofCameroonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthereportoftheUnitedNationsStandingAdvisoryCommitteeonSecurityQuestionsin ,('7 CentralAfricaonitstenthmeeting,heldatYaoundfrom26to30October1998,andtheYaoundDeclarationonPeace,SecurityandDevelopmentadoptedon30October1998bytheMinistersforForeignAffairsoftheStatesmembersoftheCommittee.xx-x  Letterdated11November(S/1998/1084)fromthe  6= SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimofhisintentiontoextendthemandateoftheUnitedNationsOfficeinBurundiuntiltheendofDecember1999.xx-x  Letterdated17November(S/1998/1085)fromthe lC PresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterof11November1998(S/1998/1084)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheintentioncontainedtherein.xx-x  Letterdated20November(S/1998/1113)fromthe j J representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated23December(S/1998/1217)fromthe O representativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthecommuniquissuedfollowingthefourthordinarysessionoftheCentralOrganoftheOrganizationofAfricanUnity(OAU)MechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolution,heldatthelevelofheadsofStateandGovernmentatOuagadougouon17December1998.xx-x  Letterdated28December(S/1998/1229)fromthe fX representativeofBurundiaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaresolutiononregionalsanctionsimposedonBurundi,adoptedatthefourthordinarysessionoftheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolution,heldatOuagadougouon17December1998.xx-x  Letterdated19January1999(S/1999/53)fromthe ",` representativeofBurundiaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementmadebythePresidentoftheNationalAssemblyofBurundiatan ArriaformulameetingoftheSecurityCouncilheldon12January1999.xx-x  Letterdated19January(S/1999/54)fromthe '*"g representativeofBurundiaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthestatementdeliveredbytherepresentativeofBurundiatthedonorconferenceforBurundiheldinNewYorkon11and12January1999.xx-x  Letterdated25January(S/1999/74)fromthe  ,`&m representativeoftheUnitedRepublicofTanzaniaaddressed ,('n totheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthejointcommuniquissuedbytheseventhregionalsummitontheconflictinBurundi,heldatArushaon23January1999.  x Letterdated27January(S/1999/83)fromthe P representativeofUgandaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthejointcommuniquissuedbytheseventhregionalsummitontheconflictinBurundi,heldatArushaon23January1999.  x Letterdated1February(S/1999/106)fromthe    representativeofBurundiaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon23January1999bythePresidentofBurundifollowingtheregionalsummitheldatArusha,atwhichtheheadsofStateoftheregionhaddecidedtolifttheeconomicsanctionsimposedonBurundisince31July1996.  x Letterdated25February(S/1999/207)fromthe L  representativeofBurundiaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtwopressreleases,issuedon18and23February1999bytheGovernmentofBurundi,andtwojointcommuniqusissuedon16and20FebruaryattheconclusionofthevisitoftheMinisterforExternalRelationsandCooperationofBurunditotheUnitedRepublicofTanzaniaandUganda.  x Letterdated19March(S/1999/299)fromthe 0 representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementontheArushapeaceprocessissuedon19March1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated12April(S/1999/425)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimthathehaddecidedtoupgradetheleveloftheUnitedNationsOfficeinBurundibyappointingCheikhϜTidianeSy,theheadoftheOffice,ashisRepresentativeinBurundi.  x Letterdated15April(S/1999/426)fromthePresident "d( oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated12April1999(S/1999/425)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteofthedecisioncontainedtherein.  '!0 & (  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter41 0 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationsconcerningthesituationbetweentheIslamicRepublicofIranandIraqh ?^ 9@#idS 3    O,  3##         xx-x  Letterdated24June1998(S/1998/573)fromthe z 6 representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.'(m?xx-x  Letterdated13July(S/1998/641)fromthe  v: representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganoteverbaledated14June1998fromtheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheIslamicRepublicofIrantotheEmbassyofIraqinTehran.xx-x  Letterdated23July(S/1998/687)fromthe V @ representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganoteverbaledated28June1998fromtheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheIslamicRepublicofIrantotheEmbassyofIraqinTehran.xx-x  Letterdated23July(S/1998/688)fromthe F representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganoteverbaledated20June1998fromtheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheIslamicRepublicofIrantotheEmbassyofIraqinTehran.xx-x  Letterdated29July(S/1998/702)fromthe L representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated27August(S/1998/817)fromthe O representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated19October(S/1998/980)fromthe FS representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganoteverbaledated27September1998fromtheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheIslamicRepublicofIrantotheEmbassyofIraqinTehran.xx-x  Letterdated10January1999(S/1999/31)fromthe |"Y representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated26January(S/1999/81)fromthe "%x] representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtwonotesverbales,dated24and25November1998,fromtheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheIslamicRepublicofIrantotheEmbassyofIraqinTehran.xx-x  Letterdated28January(S/1999/125)fromthe  *v$d representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtwonotesverbales,dated21October1998and12January1999,fromtheMinistryof x,&g ForeignAffairsoftheIslamicRepublicofIrantotheEmbassyofIraqinTehran.  x Letterdated10March(S/1999/265)fromthe  representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingacompilationofpreviouslyunreportedviolationsbyIraqofthetermsoftheceasefireof1997.  x Letterdated14March(S/1999/280)fromthe    representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated13April(S/1999/420)fromthe    representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganoteverbaledated12April1999fromtheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheIslamicRepublicofIrantotheEmbassyofIraqinTehran.  x Letterdated20April(S/1999/455)fromthe (  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated10May(S/1999/536)fromthe @ representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated12June(S/1999/673)fromthe < representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.& & h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter42 j" 0  0xCommunicationsfromtheIslamicRepublicofIranh RePr =S#idS 3    O,  n$xx           x Letterdated29June1998(S/1998/595)fromthe 8 ' representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedto'&j{RtheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganoteverbaledated20May1998,withenclosure,fromtheInterestsSectionoftheIslamicRepublicofIraninWashington,D.C.,totheEmbassyofPakistaninWashington,D.C.,tobeforwardedtotheUnitedStatesDepartmentofState.  x Letterdated20November(S/1998/1114)fromthe %T / representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganoteverbaledated30September1998,withenclosure,fromtheInterestsSectionoftheIslamicRepublicofIraninWashington,D.C.,totheEmbassyofPakistaninWashington,D.C.,tobeforwardedtotheUnitedStatesDepartmentofState.  x Letterdated28January1999(S/1999/82)fromthe +&7 representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedto ,&8 theSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated27January1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheIslamicRepublicofIrantotheSecretaryGeneral.& ( h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter43 f > 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationsconcerningthequestionoftheGreaterTunb,LesserTunbandAbuMusaislandsh YePr ^Z#idS 3    O,  l A##         xx-x  Letterdated29June1998(S/1998/600)fromthe 6D representativeofKuwaitaddressedtothePresidentofthe'(f YSecurityCouncil,transmittingthefinalcommuniquadoptedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitssixtyseventhsession,heldatRiyadhon28June1998.xx-x  Letterdated7July(S/1998/615)fromthe l J representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganexcerptfromthefinalcommuniquadoptedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitssixtyseventhsession,heldatRiyadhon28June1998.xx-x  Letterdated8September(S/1998/842)fromthe jQ representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganexcerptfromapressreleaseissuedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitssixtyeighthsession,heldatJeddah,SaudiArabia,on27and28August1998.xx-x  Letterdated22December(S/1998/1216)fromthe hX representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganexcerptfromthefinalcommuniquadoptedbytheSupremeCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsnineteenthsession,heldinAbuDhabifrom7to9December1998.xx-x  Letterdated22December(S/1998/1222)fromthe f!_ representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandtheAbuDhabideclarationadoptedbytheSupremeCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsnineteenthsession,heldinAbuDhabifrom7to9December1998.xx-x  Letterdated5January1999(S/1999/10)fromthe d& f representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated20January(S/1999/64)fromthe  )`#j representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganoteverbaledated13January1999fromtheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheUnitedArabEmiratestotheEmbassyoftheIslamicRepublicofIraninAbuDhabi. ,H'o Ї  x Letterdated23February(S/1999/191)fromthe  representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganoteverbaledated7February1999fromtheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheUnitedArabEmiratestotheEmbassyoftheIslamicRepublicofIraninAbuDhabi.  x Letterdated4March(S/1999/235)fromthe   representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganoteverbaledated2March1999fromtheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheIslamicRepublicofIrantotheEmbassyoftheUnitedArabEmiratesinTehran.  x Letterdated4March(S/1999/236)fromthe   representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquadoptedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitstwentythirdspecialsession,heldinAbuDhabion4March1999.  x Letterdated17March(S/1999/296)fromthe  representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingfournotesverbalesdated1July,21Septemberand30October1996fromtheEmbassyoftheIslamicRepublicofIraninAbuDhabitotheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheUnitedArabEmirates;andfournotesverbalesdated26January,2and17March1997fromtheMinistryforForeignAffairsoftheIslamicRepublicofIrantotheEmbassyoftheUnitedArabEmiratesinTehran.  x Letterdated22March(S/1999/305)fromthe P representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganexcerptfromapressreleaseissuedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsseventeenthsession,heldatRiyadhon14and15March1999.  x Letterdated22March(S/1999/308)fromthe  N& representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsseventiethsession,heldatRiyadhon14and15March1999.  x Letterdated6April(S/1999/395)fromtheobserver .%, fortheLeagueofArabStates(LAS)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaresolutionadoptedon18March1999bytheCouncilofLASatitsonehundredandeleventhregularsession.  x Letterdated29April(S/1999/498)fromthe d)#2 representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganote verbaledated7February1999fromtheMinistryofForeign +&5 AffairsoftheIslamicRepublicofIrantotheEmbassyoftheUnitedArabEmiratesinTehran. & & h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter44 : 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationsconcerningtheGulfCooperationCouncilh LqePr r#idS 3    O,   <##         xx-x  Letterdated29June1998(S/1998/600)fromthe l ? representativeofKuwaitaddressedtothePresidentofthe'&@qSecurityCouncil,transmittingthefinalcommuniquadoptedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitssixtyseventhsession,heldatRiyadhon28June1998.xx-x  Letterdated22December(S/1998/1222)fromthe  E representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandtheAbuDhabideclarationadoptedbytheSupremeCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsnineteenthsession,heldinAbuDhabifrom7to9December1998.xx-x  Letterdated22March1999(S/1999/308)fromthe L representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsseventiethsession,heldatRiyadhon14and15March1999.̜# O, O,m#h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter45 BT xx-x0  Communicationsconcerningthe DU situationinCambodiah w x#idS 3    O,  FV##         xx-x  Letterdated30June1998(S/1998/623)fromthe Y representativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon25June1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated19October(S/1998/986)fromthe "F_ SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimthattheoperationmonitoringthereturnofpoliticalleaderswassuccessfullycompletedon30September1998.xx-x  Letterdated22October(S/1998/987)fromthe &'|!e PresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated19October1998(S/1998/986)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteofthecontentoftheletter.xx-x  Letterdated13November(S/1998/1086)fromthe $,z&l SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurity ,B'm Council,proposingthattheOfficeofhisPersonalRepresentativeinCambodiabeextendedforaperiodof12months.  x Letterdated17November(S/1998/1087)fromthe P PresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated13November1998(S/1998/1086)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheyagreedwiththeproposalcontainedtherein.  x Identicallettersdated21January1999(S/1999/67) N   fromtherepresentativeofCambodiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromthePrimeMinisterofCambodiatotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,enclosinganaidemmoireofthesamedateconcerningaformulaforbringingtopKhmerRougeleaderstotrial.  x Identicallettersdated3March(S/1999/230)fromthe 2 representativeofCambodiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromthePrimeMinisterofCambodiatotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Identicallettersdated15March(S/1999/231)fromthe h SecretaryGeneraltothePresidentoftheGeneralAssemblyandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheGroupofExpertsforCambodiaestablishedpursuanttoGeneralAssemblyresolution52/135.  x Identicallettersdated17March(S/1999/295)fromthe H  representativeofCambodiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganaidemmoireonthereportoftheGroupofExpertsforCambodia,issuedon12March1999bytheGovernmentofCambodia.  x Identicallettersdated19March(S/1999/298)fromthe F!' representativeofCambodiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingadeclarationontheissueofthetrialofTaMokmadeonthesamedatebythePrimeMinisterofCambodia.  x Identicallettersdated24March(S/1999/324)fromthe |%- representativeofCambodiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromthePrimeMinisterofCambodiatotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated19April(S/1999/443)fromthe )$3 representativeofCambodiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementconcerningthe GovernmentspositionontheissueofthetrialofKhmer  ,`&6 Rougeleaders,issuedon18April1999bytheCabinetofthePrimeMinisterofCambodia. h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter46 ; 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationsconcerningtheIndiaPakistanquestionh Z #idS 3    O,   =##         xx-x  Letterdated2July1998(S/1998/605)fromthe l @ representativeofPakistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated29September(S/1998/907)fromthe h D representativeofPakistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated26October(S/1998/1000)from  H therepresentativeofQataraddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingadeclarationonJammuandKashmiradoptedattheAnnualCoordinationMeetingoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsofOIC,heldatUnitedNationsHeadquarterson1October1998,andamemorandumpresentedtotheMeetingonthesameday.xx-x  Letterdated9February1999(S/1999/148)fromthe FQ SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimthat,followingconsultationswiththepartiesconcerned,itwashisintentiontoappointMajorGeneralJozsefBali(Hungary)astheChiefMilitaryObserveroftheUnitedNationsMilitaryObserverGroupinIndiaandPakistan.xx-x  Letterdated12February(S/1999/149)fromthe  bY PresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated9February1999(S/1999/148)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheintentioncontainedtherein.xx-x  Letterdated5March(S/1999/248)fromthe  #`` representativeofQataraddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandannexestheretoadoptedattheAnnualCoordinationMeetingoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsofStatesmembersofOIC,heldatUnitedNationsHeadquarterson1October1998.xx-x  Letterdated27May(S/1999/633)fromthe (^"g representativeofPakistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterfromthePrimeMinisterofPakistantotheSecretaryGeneral.  ,W&m & ^  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter47   0 x CommunicationsfromKazakhstan  andtheRussianFederationh Rounc #idS 3    O,  xx           x Letterdated13July1998(S/1998/639)fromthe x  representativesofKazakhstanandtheRussianFederation'^<addressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingajointstatementbythePresidentoftheRussianFederationandthePresidentofKazakhstan,theDeclarationbetweentheRussianFederationandtheRepublicofKazakhstanonEternalFriendshipandAllianceLeadingintotheTwentyfirstCenturyandtheAgreementbetweentheRussianFederationandtheRepublicofKazakhstanontheDelimitationoftheSeabedoftheNorthernPartoftheCaspianSeaforthePurposesofExercisingTheirSovereignRightstotheExploitationofItsSubsoil,signedatthemeetingofthePresidentsoftheRussianFederationandKazakhstanon6July1998.  x Letterdated13October(S/1998/908)fromthe   representativesofKazakhstanandtheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingajointcommuniquontheStatevisitofthePresidentoftheRussianFederationtoKazakhstanon12and13October1998.&   h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter48   0  0xCommunicationconcerningthefifthsummitmeetingoftheTurkishspeakingStatesh ,. #idS 3    O,  & xx         '    x Letterdated14July1998(S/1998/672)fromthe # representativesofAzerbaijan,Kazakhstan,Kyrgyzstan,Turkey,TurkmenistanandUzbekistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheDeclarationandthejointstatementadoptedbytheleadersofthoseStatesatthefifthsummitmeetingoftheTurkishspeakingStates,heldatAstanaon9June1998.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter49 v& - 0  0xCommunicationconcerningtheCommissionforPartnershipoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaandtheBalticStatesh :. #idS 3    O,  ~*$1xx           x Letterdated15July1998(S/1998/677)fromthe H,&4 representativesofEstonia,Latvia,LithuaniaandtheUnited -f'5 StatesofAmerica,transmittingacommuniquoftheCommissionforPartnershipoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaandtheBalticStatesofEstonia,LatviaandLithuaniasignedatRigaon8July1998bytheDeputySecretaryofStateoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaandtheMinistersforForeignAffairsofEstonia,LatviaandLithuania.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter50  > 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationconcerningtheCommunityofPortuguesespeakingCountriesh . o#idS 3    O,   A##         xx-x  Letterdated23July1998(S/1998/686)fromthe  D representativeofPortugaladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheDeclarationoftheSecondConferenceoftheHeadsofStateandGovernmentoftheCommunityofPortuguesespeakingCountries,heldatPraiaon16and17July1998.&  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter51 M 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationsconcerningrelationsbetweenEritreaandtheSudanh t. *#idS 3    O,  P##         'hxx-x  Letterdated3August1998(S/1998/708)fromthe rS representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated30July1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheSudantothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated7August(S/1998/733)fromthe Y representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated6October(S/1998/922)fromthe N"] representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheSudantothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilconcerningaUgandanEritreanmilitaryattackonSudaneseterritory.xx-x  Letterdated13October(S/1998/946)fromthe L'!d representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated10December(S/1998/1153)fromthe )H$h representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.   ,c&k   x Letterdated3May1999(S/1999/504)fromthe   representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganagreementreachedbetweenEritreaandtheSudanatDohaon2May1999.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter52 .  0  0xCommunicationconcerningtheIntergovernmentalAuthorityonDevelopmenth ۰to #idS 3    O,  4  xx           x Letterdated10August1998(S/1998/736)fromthe T  representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingacommuniquissuedon7August1998bytheMinisterialSubcommitteeoftheIntergovernmentalAuthorityonDevelopment,whichmetontheSouthSudanconflictatAddisAbabafrom4to6August1998.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    &  Chapter53 0 '0  0xCommunicationsconcerningrelationsbetweenAlbaniaandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviah to p#idS 3    O,  6xx           x Letterdated13August1998(S/1998/756)fromthe  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon12August1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.  x Letterdated16December(S/1998/1177)fromthe 6# representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon15December1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofYugoslavia.  x Letterdated12February1999(S/1999/145)fromthe N"( representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated20April(S/1999/452)fromthe $J, representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  %({"1 & (  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter54 1 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationsconcerningthesituationintheRepublicoftheCongoh to ǻ#idS 3    O,  4##         xx-x  Letterdated14August1998(S/1998/763)fromthe z 7 representativeofGabonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,'(transmittingthefinalreportsoftheministerialmeetingsoftheUnitedNationsStandingAdvisoryCommitteeonSecurityQuestionsinCentralAfrica,heldatLibrevillefrom28to30April1998andatBata,EquatorialGuinea,from18to21May1998.xx-x  Letterdated3November(S/1998/1035)fromthe @ ? representativeofCameroonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthereportoftheUnitedNationsStandingAdvisoryCommitteeonSecurityQuestionsinCentralAfricaonitstenthmeeting,heldatYaoundfrom26to30October1998,andtheYaoundDeclarationonPeace,SecurityandDevelopmentadoptedon30October1998bytheMinistersforForeignAffairsoftheStatesmembersoftheCommittee.&  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter55 K 0 x '0x#x#CommunicationsconcerningthesituationintheBakassiPeninsulah to #idS 3    O,  M##         xx-x  Letterdated14August1998(S/1998/763)fromthe zP representativeofGabontotheUnitedNationsaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalreportsoftheministerialmeetingsoftheUnitedNationsStandingAdvisoryCommitteeonSecurityQuestionsinCentralAfrica,heldinLibrevillefrom28to30April1998andatBata,EquatorialGuinea,from18to21May1998.xx-x  Letterdated11December(S/1998/1159)fromthe @"X representativeofCameroonaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated10December1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofCameroontothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter56 '!` 0 x 0x#x#ThesituationconcerningRwandah ~to 4#idS 3    O,  ("a##         xx-x  Letterdated18August1998(S/1998/777)fromthe X*$d SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheinterimreportoftheInternationalCommissionofInquiry(Rwanda)submittedbytheChairman ,'g oftheCommissioninpursuanceofSecurityCouncilresolution1161(1998).h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter57  0  0xCommunicationsfromtheSecretaryGeneralh 'to #idS 3    O,   xx           x Identicallettersdated19August1998(S/1998/785) l   fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheGeneralAssemblyandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementmadebytheSecretaryGeneralattheconcludingsessionofthethirdmeetingoftheUnitedNationsandregionalorganizations,heldinNewYorkon28and29July1998.  x NotebytheSecretaryGeneraldated25February1999 2  (S/1999/204),concerningtheadoptionofGeneralAssemblyresolution53/107,entitled ImplementationoftheprovisionsoftheCharteroftheUnitedNationsrelatedtoassistancetothirdStatesaffectedbytheapplicationofsanctions.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    &   Chapter58 ~ 0  0xCommunicationsconcerningtheAl-ShifapharmaceuticalplantintheSudanh _No #idS 3    O,  xx         ' ~0  x Letterdated20August1998(S/1998/780)fromthe N  representativesoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated21August(S/1998/786)fromthe J$ representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterofStateattheMinistryofExternalRelationsoftheSudantothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,requestinganurgentmeetingoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated21August(S/1998/789)fromthe #H+ representativeofKuwaitaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,onbehalfoftheStatesmembersofLAS,astatementconcerningthedestructionofapharmaceuticalfactoryatKhartoum,issuedonthesamedatebytheSecretariatofLAS.  x Letterdated21August(S/1998/790)fromthe (F#2 representativeofQataraddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimoftheIslamicGroupsdecisiontoendorsetherequestbytheSudanfortheconveningofanurgentmeetingoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/786). ,.'7 Їxx-x  Letterdated21August(S/1998/791)fromthe 7 representativeofKuwaitaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghim,onbehalfoftheStatesmembersofLAS,oftheArabGroupssupportfortherequestoftheSudanthattheSecurityCouncilconsiderthematteroftheattackonapharmaceuticalplantatKhartoum.xx-x  Letterdated22August(S/1998/792)fromthe  > representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterofStateattheMinistryofExternalRelationsoftheSudantothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated23August(S/1998/793)fromthe 4 D representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosures.xx-x  Letterdated24August(S/1998/800)fromthe  H representativeofKuwaitaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,onbehalfoftheStatesmembersofLAS,resolution5781,concerningthedestructionofapharmaceuticalfactoryatKhartoum,adoptedonthesamedatebytheCouncilofLASataspecialsession.xx-x  Letterdated24August(S/1998/801)fromthe JP representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated25August(S/1998/802)fromthe FT representativeofNamibiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,conveyingtherequestoftheGroupofAfricanStatesthatheconveneameetingoftheSecurityCounciltodiscussthesituationintheSudanfollowingthestrikeonthepharmaceuticalfactoryatKhartoum.xx-x  Letterdated25August(S/1998/804)fromthe D[ representativeofColombiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimoftheagreementreachedatthemeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountriesonthesamedatetosupporttherequestoftheSudanfortheconveningofanurgentmeetingoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated21September(S/1998/879)fromthe $ c representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganexcerptpertainingtotheattackonthepharmaceuticalplantatKhartoumfromtheFinalDocumentoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.xx-x  Letterdated21September(S/1998/880)fromthe z*$k representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.  ,&n   x Letterdated22September(S/1998/885)fromthe   representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.  x Letterdated22September(S/1998/886)fromthe P representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementmadeon21September1998bytheChairmanoftheOrganizationofAfricanUnity.  x Letterdated23September(S/1998/888)fromthe    representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.  x Letterdated25September(S/1998/894)fromthe ,  representativeofLebanonaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,onbehalfoftheStatesmembersofLAS,resolution5794,adoptedon17September1998bytheCouncilofLASatitsonehundredandtenthordinarysession,heldatthelevelofMinistersforForeignAffairsatCairo.  x Letterdated29September(S/1998/911)fromthe H representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosures.  x Letterdated9October(S/1998/937)fromthe  representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.  x Letterdated12October(S/1998/942)fromthe > representativeofQataraddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimthattheMinistersforForeignAffairsoftheStatesmembersoftheOrganizationoftheIslamicConference(OIC),attheirAnnualCoordinationMeetingheldatUnitedNationsHeadquarterson1October1998,hadreaffirmedthestatementoftheIslamicGroupendorsingtherequestoftheSudanfortheconveningofameetingoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated22October(S/1998/938)fromthe !( representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.  x Letterdated13November(S/1998/1069)fromthe :$, representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated12November1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheSudantothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated16November(S/1998/1083)fromthe p("2 representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.  x Letterdated25November(S/1998/1120)fromthe +l%6 representativeofYemenaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,onbehalfoftheStates ,&8 membersofLAS,aletterdated24November1998fromthePermanentRepresentativeofYementotheUnitedNationstothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated1December(S/1998/1133)fromthe P< representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated15December(S/1998/1168)fromthe  L@ representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated17February1999(S/1999/183)fromthe  D representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated17March(S/1999/289)fromthe B H representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated15April(S/1999/424)fromtheobserver > L oftheLeagueofArabStatesaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingresolution5849,adoptedon18March1999bytheCouncilofLASatitsonehundredandeleventhregularsession,heldatthelevelofMinistersforForeignAffairsatCairo.xx-x  Letterdated19April(S/1999/454)fromthe <S representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated4April1999fromtheMinisterforExternalRelationsoftheSudantothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated5May(S/1999/515)fromthe rY representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosures.xx-x  Letterdated10May(S/1999/543)fromthe ] representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated17May(S/1999/583)fromthe h!a representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated21May(S/1999/596)fromthe $de representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter59 ' "k 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationfromtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviah ndat $#idS 3    O,  )$$m##         xx-x  Letterdated26August1998(S/1998/811)fromthe +%p representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated14August1998fromthe (-~'r MinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheMinisterforForeignAffairsofPolandandChairmaninOfficeoftheOrganizationforSecurityandCooperationinEurope,andenclosure.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter60 .  0  0xCommunicationsconcerningrelationsbetweenAfghanistanandtheIslamicRepublicofIranh wdat -#idS 3    O,  4  xx           x Letterdated2September1998(S/1998/831)fromthe T  representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Identicallettersdated10September(S/1998/846)from   therepresentativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated15September(S/1998/851)fromthe h representativeofKazakhstanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon13September1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofKazakhstan.  x Letterdated16September(S/1998/869)fromthe  IslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated8October(S/1998/934)fromthe &| representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated11May1999(S/1999/544)fromthe "# representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingfournotesverbalesdated3Octoberand7December1998and2Januaryand2February1999fromtheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheIslamicRepublicofIrantotheEmbassyofAfghanistaninTehran.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter61 $- 0  0xCommunicationsconcerningrelationsbetweentheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKoreaandJapanh dat I#idS 3    O,  (#1xx           x Letterdated4September1998(S/1998/835)fromthe z*$4 representativeofJapanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  ,&7 xx-x  Letterdated16September(S/1998/865)fromthe 7  representativeoftheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKoreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon14September1998bythespokesmanfortheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKorea.xx-x  Letterdated17September(S/1998/866)fromthe  > representativeoftheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKoreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebythePermanentMissionoftheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKoreatotheUnitedNations.&  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter62  G 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationfromtheRussianFederationandtheUnitedStatesofAmericah dat } #idS 3    O,  J##         xx-x' Ԉ  Letterdated10September1998(S/1998/848)fromthe M representativesoftheRussianFederationandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,transmittingajointstatementbythePresidentsoftheRussianFederationandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaoncommonsecuritychallengesatthethresholdofthetwentyfirstcentury,signedinMoscowon2September1998.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter63 hW 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationfromthefivepermanentmembersoftheSecurityCouncilh dat }#idS 3    O,  nZ##         xx-x  Letterdated24September1998(S/1998/890)fromthe 8!] representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.  '!f & `  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter64  0  0xCommunicationsconcerningrelationsbetweentheSudanandUgandah dat #idS 3    O,  xx           x Letterdated6October1998(S/1998/922)fromthe z  representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentofthe'`SecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheSudantothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilconcerningaUgandanEritreanmilitaryattackonSudaneseterritory.  x Letterdated18February1999(S/1999/169)fromthe x  representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheSudantothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.&  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter65  0  0xCommunicationrelatingtotheimplementationoftheagreementbetweentheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgencyandtheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKoreafortheapplicationofsafeguardsinconnectionwiththeTreatyontheNonProliferationofNuclearWeaponsh (dat #idS 3    O,  ,xx         '   x Letterdated12October1998(S/1998/940)fromthe ! SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated9October1998fromtheDirectorGeneraloftheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgency(IAEA)totheSecretaryGeneral,forwardingareportbytheDirectorGeneralandaresolutionadoptedbytheGeneralConferenceofIAEAontheimplementationoftheagreementbetweentheAgencyandtheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKoreafortheapplicationofsafeguardsinconnectionwiththeTreatyontheNonProliferationofNuclearWeapons.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter66 (*#. 0  0xCommunicationfromGreeceh dat #idS 3    O,  ),$/xx           x Letterdated12October1998(S/1998/951)fromthe +%2 representativeofGreeceaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthejointstatementmadebytheheadsofState 0-'4 andGovernmentofBulgaria,GreeceandRomaniaattheirmeetingheldatDelphi,Greece,on4October1998.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter67 9 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationfromtheRussianFederationandUzbekistanh X a !#idS 3    O,   ;##         xx-x  Letterdated13October1998(S/1998/954)fromthe l > representativesoftheRussianFederationandUzbekistan,transmitting,interalia,thejointcommuniquissuedon12  R@ October1998ontheresultsoftheStatevisittoUzbekistanbythePresidentoftheRussianFederation.&   h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter68  F 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationconcerningsoutheasternEuropeh $a $#idS 3    O,  H##         ' $xx-x  Letterdated27October1998(S/1998/1010)fromthe K representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingajointdeclarationmadebytheheadsofGovernmentofthecountriesofsoutheasternEuropeattheirmeetingheldatAntalya,Turkey,on12and13October1998.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter69 T 0 x 0x#x#Letterdated31March1998fromtheChargdaffairesa.i.ofthePermanentMissionofPapuaNewGuineatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilh 'a g(#idS 3    O,  !Z##         xx-x  Letterdated20November1998(S/1998/1156)from p#] theSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghim,interalia,ofhisdecision %V_ toappointNoelSinclair(Guyana)asheadoftheUnitedNationsPoliticalOfficeinBougainville,whichwasexpectedtoremainoperationaluntilDecember1999.xx-x  Letterdated11December(S/1998/1157)fromthe n("d PresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated20November1998(S/1998/1156)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheyagreedwithhisproposaltoextendthemandateoftheUnitedNationsPoliticalOfficeinBougainvilleuntilDecember1999, -t'j subjecttoareviewbytheCouncilinJune1999ofthesituationinBougainvilleandtheactivitiesoftheOffice,andwelcomedhisappointmentoftheheadoftheOffice.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter70 f  0  0xCommunicationconcerningrelationsbetweenChinaandtheRussianFederationh .a 5/#idS 3    O,  l  xx           x Letterdated25November1998(S/1998/1126)from 6  therepresentativesofChinaandtheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingajointstatementconcerningbilateralrelationsonthethresholdofthetwentyfirstcentury,adoptedbythePresidentsofChinaandtheRussianFederationinMoscowon23November1998.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter71 h 0  0xCommunicationsfromTogoconcerningtheEconomicCommunityofWestAfricanStatesh d2a 3#idS 3    O,  nxx           x Letterdated17December1998(S/1998/1194)from 8 therepresentativeofTogoaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheDeclarationofaMoratoriumontheImportation,ExportationandManufactureofSmallArmsandLightWeaponsinWestAfrica,adoptedandsignedatAbujaon31October1998bytheheadsofStateandGovernmentoftheEconomicCommunityofWestAfricanStates(ECOWAS).  x Letterdated26May1999(S/1999/613)fromthe p % representativeofTogoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthefinalcommuniquofthemeetingofMinistersforForeignAffairsoftheStatesmembersofECOWAS,heldatLomon24and25May1999.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter72 & . 0  0xCommunicationsfromBurkinaFasoh 7a 8#idS 3    O,  ("0xx           x Letterdated23December1998(S/1998/1217)from R*$3 therepresentativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthecommuniquissuedfollowingthefourthordinarysessionoftheCentralOrgan ,'6 oftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolution,heldatthelevelofheadsofStateandGovernmentatOuagadougouon17December1998.xx-x  Letterdated10May1999(S/1999/533)fromthe  n; representativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingacommuniquissuedonthesamedatebytheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolutionatitsfiftyseventhordinarysession,heldatambassadoriallevel.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    &  Chapter73 J E 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationsconcerningrelationsbetweenIraqandSaudiArabia'>h B=a =#idS 3    O,  P H##         xx-x  Letterdated4January1999(S/1999/3)fromthe K representativeofSaudiArabiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated9January(S/1999/29)fromthe jO representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated1March(S/1999/217)fromthe HR representativeofSaudiArabiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Identicallettersdated18March(S/1999/297)fromthe DV representativeofSaudiArabiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated17March1999fromtheChairmanoftheCivilAviationAuthorityofSaudiArabiatotheDirectorGeneralofCivilAviationofIraq.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter74 "X_ 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationfromTurkmenistanh TCa  D#idS 3    O,  $\a##         xx-x  Letterdated6January1999(S/1999/14)fromthe %& d representativeofTurkmenistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganactofTurkmenistanandadecreeconcerningtheintroductioninTurkmenistanofamoratoriumontheuseofthedeathpenalty,signedonthesamedatebythePresidentofTurkmenistan.  Y+%l & (    h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter75  0  0xCommunicationsfromGermany,transmittingstatementsbythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnionh =Ga G#idS 3    O,  xx           x Letterdated15January1999(S/1999/62)fromthe z  representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretary'(GGeneral,transmittingastatementontheSudanissuedon14January1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated23April(S/1999/487)fromthe  >  representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementonIndonesiaissuedon7April1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.&  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter76 l  0  0xCommunicationconcerningtheEastAfricansummitmeeting'lKh Ka L#idS 3    O,  pxx           x Letterdated28January1999(S/1999/89)fromthe : representativeofUgandaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthejointcommuniquissuedatthecloseofthemeetingoftheEastAfricanheadsofState,heldatArusha,UnitedRepublicofTanzania,on22January1999.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter77 N  0  0xCommunicationconcerningrelationsbetweenBulgariaandtheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniah Oa IP#idS 3    O,  V $xx           x Letterdated28February1999(S/1999/238)fromthe  "v' representativesofBulgariaandtheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingajointdeclarationsignedatSofiaon22February1999bythePrimeMinistersofBulgariaandtheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia,concerningrelationsbetweenthetwocountries.  q("0 & `  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter78 0 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationsconcerningthemurderoftouristsinBwindiNationalParkinUgandah Sa T#idS 3    O,  3##         xx-x  Letterdated3March1999(S/1999/229)fromthe z 6 representativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo'`SaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedbytheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo.xx-x  Letterdated8March(S/1999/252)fromthe  < representativeofUgandaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthetranscriptofapressconferenceheldon2March1999bythePresidentofUganda.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    &  Chapter79 RD 0 x 0x#x#Communicationconcerning'eYrelationsbetweenIsraelandtheLibyanArabJamahiriyah Xa JY#idS 3    O,  XG##         xx-x  Letterdated4March1999(S/1999/240)fromthe "J representativeoftheLibyanArabJamahiriyaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter80 P 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationfromZambiah [a \#idS 3    O,  Q##         xx-x  Letterdated5March1999(S/1999/242)fromthe TT representativeofZambiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressstatementissuedon28February1999bytheChiefGovernmentSpokesmanandMinisterofInformationandBroadcastingServicesofZambia.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter81 h%] 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationsfromtheRussianFederationconcerningtheNorthAtlanticTreatyOrganizationh O_the `#idS 3    O,  n("`##         xx-x  Letterdated12March1999(S/1999/272)fromthe 8*$c representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementconcerningtheproblemoftheexpansionoftheNorthAtlanticTreaty ,&f Organization,issuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheRussianFederation.  x Letterdated2June(S/1999/636)fromthe  representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapresscommuniquissuedon27May1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheRussianFederation.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter82  *  0  0xCommunicationconcerningstandbyarrangementsforpeacekeepingh cdthe e#idS 3    O,  . xx           x ProgressreportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated30   March1999onstandbyarrangementsforpeacekeeping(S/1999/361),submittedinpursuanceoftherequestoftheSecurityCouncil(S/PRST/1994/22)anddescribingdevelopmentssincethesubmissionofhisreportof24December1997(S/1997/1009).h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter83   0  0xCommunicationsconcerningtheassassinationofthePresidentoftheNigerh hthe h#idS 3    O,  xx           x Letterdated13April1999(S/1999/418)fromthe  representativeofMaliaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingadeclarationconcerningtheassassinationofthePresidentoftheNigerissuedon12April1999bytheGovernmentofMali.  x Letterdated15April(S/1999/434)fromthe % representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementonthecoupdtatinthe L!' Nigerissuedon14April1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter84 %^- 0  0xCommunicationfromtheLibyanArabJamahiriyah lthe xm#idS 3    O,   'b!/xx           x Letterdated15April1999(S/1999/457)fromthe (,#2 representativeoftheLibyanArabJamahiriyaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.  ,]&7 & &  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter85 7 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationconcerningthesituationintheGreatLakesregionh pthe p#idS 3    O,  9##         xx-x  Letterdated20April1999(S/1999/450)fromthe x < representativeoftheLibyanArabJamahiriyaaddressedto'&othePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapeaceagreementfortheGreatLakesregion,signedatSirte,LibyanArabJamahiriya,on18April1999.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter86  D 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationfromMaliconcerningthesituationintheComorosh sthe ]t#idS 3    O,   G##         xx-x  Letterdated3May1999(S/1999/568)fromthe  J representativeofMaliaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementconcerningthesituationintheComorosissuedon30April1999bytheGovernmentofMali.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter87 6R 0 x 0x#x#CommunicationfromAzerbaijan,Georgia,theRepublicofMoldova,UkraineandUzbekistanh wthe w#idS 3    O,  <U##         xx-x  Letterdated5May1999(S/1999/518)fromthe X representativesofAzerbaijan,Georgia,theRepublicofMoldova,UkraineandUzbekistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementadoptedon24April1999inWashington,D.C.,bythePresidentsofthoseStates. "_  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=((  A&T) xdE A   MK^VNL^W Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  ^!    O, O,RRO,,#bKid  3   PartV  WorkofthesubsidiarybodiesoftheSecurityCouncil^!H~reta  RRRR O,R R#idbK 3    ,        x ThefollowingsubsidiarybodiesoftheSecurityCouncilwereactiveduringtheperiodunderreview:   4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5 5  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter88    0  0xSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)concerningthesituationbetweenIraqandKuwaith esol j#idS 3    O,   xx           x TheCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)   concerningthesituationbetweenIraqandKuwaitismandatedbytheSecurityCounciltoensuretheeffectiveimplementationoftheprovisionscontainedinrelevantresolutionsconcerningsanctionsagainstIraq.AccordingtotheguidelinesoftheCommitteefortheconductofitswork,adoptedon17August1990,alldecisionsaretakenbyconsensus.  x PursuanttothenotebythePresidentoftheSecurity KU Councilof29March1995(S/1995/234),theCommitteesubmitteditsannualreportfor1998totheCouncilon31December1998(S/1998/1239).  x TheCommitteehasworkedinclosecooperationwith  theOfficeoftheIraqProgrammetoensuretheeffectiveimplementationofallrelevantarrangementsundertheoil-for-foodprogrammeestablishedbyresolution986(1995)andrenewedunderresolutions1153(1998)and1210(1998).TheCommitteesubmittedfourreports(S/1998/813,S/1998/1104,S/1999/279andS/1999/572)totheSecurityCouncilonitsworkrelatingtotheimplementationofphasesIVandVoftheoil-for-foodprogramme.  x Duringtheperiodunderreview,theCommitteeheld ") 15officialmeetingsandagoodnumberofinformalconsultationsatexpertleveltodiscussvariousissuesrelatingtothesanctionsregime,inparticulartheimplementationoftheoil-for-foodarrangementsestablishedbyresolution986(1995).  x Pursuanttoresolutions687(1991)and700(1991),the  '$0 SecurityCouncilconductedperiodicreviewsofthesanctionsregimeon25Juneand24August1998.Thereviewswerethensuspendedagainbyresolution1194(1998)of9September1998.  x Inaccordancewithparagraph6(f)oftheguidelines C+M(6 tofacilitatefullinternationalimplementationofparagraphs24,25and27ofresolution687(1991),theCommittee ,)8 submittedfourreportstotheSecurityCouncilat90-dayintervalsduringthereportingperiod(S/1998/729,S/1998/1055,S/1999/110andS/1999/519)ontheimplementationofthearmsandrelatedsanctionsagainstIraqcontainedintherelevantresolutionsoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  ThebureauoftheCommittee,aselectedatthe  ? Committeesfirstmeetingofeachyear,consistsofaChairmanandtwoVice-Chairmen.TheChairmaniselectedinhisorherpersonalcapacityforthecalendaryear,whiletwodelegationsareelectedtoprovidetheVice-ChairmanshipoftheCommitteeforthesameyear.In1998,thebureauconsistedofAntonioMonteiro(Portugal)asChairman,thedelegationsofBrazilandGuinea-BissauservingasVice-ChairmenoftheCommittee.Fortheperiodof1999coveredbythepresentreport,A.PetervanWalsum(Netherlands)istheChairman,thedelegationsofArgentinaandGabonservingasVice-ChairmenoftheCommittee.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter89 N 0 x 0x#x#GoverningCounciloftheUnitedNationsCompensationCommissionh a #idS 3    O,  P##         xx-x  DuringtheperiodunderreviewtheGoverningCouncil {S oftheUnitedNationsCompensationCommissionheldfourregularsessions(twenty-eighthtothirty-first)andonespecialsession.TheGoverningCouncilconsideredvariousissuesrelatedtotheactivityoftheCommission.xx-xxx-x  ThefollowingdecisionsweretakenbytheGoverning "Y Councilondifferentclaimcategories:CategoryC %$"] xx-x  TheGoverningCouncilapprovedthesixthinstalment 0&:#_ ofcategoryCclaims(individualclaimsfordamagesuptoUS$100,000).xx-x   V^ O,Totalnumberofclaimsconsidered# O,^ V㑗#  :# V^ O,Amountrecommended a)k&d 5## O,^ V#O,^ O,(UnitedStatesdollars)# O,^O,# V^ O,Ԉ )&e # O,^ V#xx-x   l 64,425>#739,730,850.90 + (g  ,")i  &   CategoryD    x TheGoverningCouncilapprovedpartoneandparttwo  ofthesecondinstalmentofcategoryDclaims(individual'ՙclaimsfordamagesaboveUS$100,000).  x Totalnumberofclaimsconsidered[[Amountrecommended  G PP(UnitedStatesdollars) |    x   34864,235,423.00    CategoryE 3     x TheGoverningCouncilapprovedthefirstandsecond I instalmentsofcategoryE2claims(claimsofcorporationsandotherbusinessentitiesnotincorporatedinKuwait,excludingoilsector,construction/engineeringandexportguaranteeandinsuranceclaims).  x Totalnumberofclaimsconsidered[[Amountrecommended  `  PP(UnitedStatesdollars)     x   182SS219,377,761.62    x TheGoverningCouncilapprovedthefirst,second, L third,fifthandsixthinstalmentsofcategoryE3claims(non-Kuwaiticonstruction/engineeringclaims).  x Totalnumberofclaimsconsidered[[Amountrecommended }! PP(UnitedStatesdollars) ^"   x   46SS195,061,214.00 t$   x TheGoverningCouncilapprovedthefirstinstalment ' ofcategoryE4claims(Kuwaitiprivatesectorcorporateclaims,excludingoilsectorclaims).  x Totalnumberofclaimsconsidered[[Amountrecommended F, PP(UnitedStatesdollars)  x   45SS128,258,259.00 !/ CategoryF 2#2   x TheGoverningCouncilapprovedthesecondandthird H$4 instalmentsofcategoryF1claims(claimsofGovernmentsforlossesrelatedtodepartureandevacuationcostsordamagetophysicalproperty,andclaimsfiledbyinternationalorganizations).  x Totalnumberofclaimsconsidered[[Amountrecommended  )_#; PP(UnitedStatesdollars) )#<   x   41SS112,319,133.00 *%>   x TheGoverningCouncilapprovedthenominations K,&A madeonbehalfoftheSecretary-Generalfortheappointment -i'B of21commissionerswhoformedsevennewpanels:oneresponsibleforthereviewofindividualclaims(categoryD),threeresponsibleforthereviewofcorporateclaims(categoryE)andtworesponsibleforthereviewofclaimsbyGovernmentsandinternationalorganizations(categoryF).Inaddition,onepanel(E/F)wasformedtoconsiderexportguaranteeandinsuranceclaims.xx-x  ThesecretariatoftheCommission,actingpursuantto p J GoverningCouncildecision17(S/AC.26/Dec.17(1994)),madeavailableduringtheperiodunderreviewatotalamountof$1.7billiontoGovernmentsandinternationalorganizationsfordistributionto875,503successfulindividualclaimantswhoseclaimswereresolvedintheinstalmentsofcategoryAclaims(departurefromIraqorKuwait)andcategoryCclaims(damageupto$100,000).Thepaymentsconsistedofinitialamountsofupto$2,500foreachsuccessfulclaimant.Thefundingforthepaymentscamefroma30percentshareoftherevenuederivedfromthesaleofIraqipetroleumundertheoil-for-foodmechanismestablishedbySecurityCouncilresolution986(1995)andthememorandumofunderstandingof20May1996betweenIraqandtheUnitedNations,andsubsequentlyextendedbySecurityCouncilresolutions1111(1997),1143(1997),1153(1998)and1210(1998).Intotal,theCommissionhastodatemadeavailableapproximately$3billionforpaymentto1,364,979successfulindividualclaimants.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter90 ` 0 x 0x#x#SecurityCouncilSpecialCommissionestablishedpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofresolution687(1991)h aft G#idS 3    O,   d##         xx-x  Theperiodcoveredbythepresentreporthasbeenone ~!g ofthemostchallengingintherelationshipbetweentheSecurityCouncilandIraqwithrespecttotheimplementationofresolution687(1991).Formorethanhalfoftheperiodunderreview,theSpecialCommissionhadnopresenceinIraq.xx-x  ThepreviousreportmentionedtheExecutive |& n ChairmansvisittoBaghdadfrom11to15June1998todiscussthe roadmapofoutstandingdisarmamentissues.ConcreteprogressonthoseissueswouldhavehadadirectimpactontheCommissionsabilitytoreportfavourablytotheSecurityCouncilunderparagraph22ofresolution687(1991).TheExecutiveChairmansreportonthevisit(S/1998/529,annex)wassubmittedtotheCouncilon16June.IraqrejectedtheCommissionslistofoutstanding ,'v issuesbut,nevertheless,agreedonascheduleforworkoncertainissuesinallthreeweaponsareas.  x Inaccordancewiththeagreedscheduleforwork,the  Commissionthenengagedinanintensiveprogrammeofinspections,meetingsanddiscussionswiththeauthoritiesofIraq.  x Aspartoftheprocess,andinresponsetoIraqs  L specificrequests,ateamofbiologicalweaponexpertsfromanumberofStatesandtheCommissionmetwiththeircounterpartsinIraqtoassess,forthefourthtimein18months,Iraqsfull,finalandcompletedisclosurewithrespecttobiologicalweapons.Iraqsubmittednonewinformationalthoughnewexplanationsforsomeoutstandingquestionswereoffered.Asbefore,theteamconcludedthat,ascurrentlypresented,noneofthecomponentsofthematerialbalanceinthedisclosurecouldbeverified.Theseincludedbiologicalweaponmunitions,bulkbiologicalweaponagentproductionandgrowthmedia.  x TheCommissionsteamscarriedoutanumberof  inspections,includingthosedesignedtouncovermoreinformationonproscribedprogrammes.On18July1998,anIraqiofficialtookfromachiefinspectoradocumentrelatingtoIraqsexpenditureofchemicalweaponmunitionsduringtheperiodfrom1980to1988,whichhadbeendiscoveredduringaninspectionoftheheadquartersoftheIraqiAirForce.TheincidentwasbroughttotheattentionoftheSecurityCouncilinaletterfromtheExecutiveChairmandated22July.FollowinganinformationmeetingoftheCouncil,itsPresidentaskedthatIraqprovidethedocument.Todate,Iraqhasrefusedtodoso.  x On2August,theExecutiveChairmanreturnedto R" Baghdadtoassesstheimplementationofthescheduleforwork.Whilesomeprogresshadbeenmade,inotherareastherehadbeenmuchlessprogressthanhopedfor.TheCommissionwasnotprovidedwiththedocumentationandinformationitsought.TheExecutiveChairmanproposedthatthetwosideselaborateafurtherprogrammeofworkaimingtobringremainingissuesinthemissileandchemicalweaponsareastoclosurebeforethesubmissionoftheCommissionsreporttotheSecurityCouncilinOctober1998.Iraqwasalsoaskedtoprovidenewandsubstantiveinformationaboutitsbiologicalweaponsprogramme.  x TheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqrejectedthe (V"/ ExecutiveChairmansproposals.HeinsteadinsistedthattheExecutiveChairmanreportimmediatelytotheSecurityCouncilthattherewerenomoreproscribedweaponsandrelatedmaterialsandcapabilitiesinIraq.TheExecutiveChairmansaidhewasnotinapositiontoreportthat,becausetheCommissiondidnotyethavetheevidence ,'5 requiredtoverifythatIraqhadcarriedoutalltheactionscontemplatedintherelevantdisarmamentparagraphsofresolution687(1991).TheDeputyPrimeMinistersaidthatfurtherdiscussionswouldbe useless,andthemeetingwasterminated.TheExecutiveChairmanreturnedtoNewYorkandreportedtotheCouncilon6August1998ontheoutcomeofthemeetingsinBaghdad(S/1998/719).xx-x  On5August,Iraqissuedastatement(S/1998/718, p = appendixV),inwhich,interalia,itcalledupontheSecurity 8 > Counciltoapplyparagraph22ofresolution687(1991)asafirststepleadingtothecompleteandtotalliftingofsanctions.Pendingsuchaction,IraqalsorequestedthattheCouncilreorganizeandrelocatetheSpecialCommission.IraqwouldtotallysuspendcooperationwiththeCommission,butpendingactionbytheCouncilonitsdemands,itwouldallowmonitoringactivitiestocontinue,accordingtotherequirementsofresolution715(1991).xx-x  HavingconsideredtheimplicationsofIraqsactions,  H theExecutiveChairmaninformedtheSecurityCouncilon12August(S/1998/767)that,inadditiontohaltingalldisarmamentactivities,andcontrarytoIraqsstatementonmonitoring,IraqsactionsplacedlimitationsontherightoftheSpecialCommissiontoconductmonitoring.Asaresult,theCommissioncouldnotprovidetheSecurityCouncilwiththerequiredlevelofassurancesofIraqscompliancewithitsobligations.xx-x  On18August,thePresidentoftheCouncilinformed :R theExecutiveChairmaninaletter(S/1998/769)thattheCouncilreiterateditsfullsupportfortheSpecialCommissioninthefullimplementationofitsmandateandnotedthatIraqwasobligedtoprovidetheCommissionwiththecooperationnecessaryforittoundertakethefullrangeofitsactivities,includinginspections.xx-x  Guidedbythatletter,theExecutiveChairman  Z proposed,inaletterof19AugusttotheDeputyPrimeMinister,thatIraqandtheSpecialCommissionresumethefullrangeofactivitiesandthatIraqconfirmthatitwaspreparedtoextendtotheCommissionthecooperationnecessaryforthispurpose.TheExecutiveChairmansproposaldidnotreceiveaformalresponsefromIraq.xx-x  On3September,Iraqspositionbeingunchanged,the p& b ExecutiveChairmanbriefedthemembersoftheSecurityCouncilonthestatusoftheCommissionsmonitoringfollowingIraqsdecisionof5August1998,andreportedthreeinstancesofIraqblockingtheCommissionsactivities.xx-x  On9September,initsresolution1194(1998),the *$h SecurityCouncil,interalia,condemnedIraqsdecisionto n+%i suspendcooperationwiththeCommission,anddecidednottoconductanyfurtherreviewsprovidedforinparagraphs ,T'k 21and28ofresolution687(1991)untilIraqrescindedthatdecision.  x ThesixteenthplenarysessionoftheSpecial  CommissionwasheldinNewYorkfrom28Septemberto1October1998.TechnicalbriefingswerepresentedtotheCommissioners.DraftelementsforinclusionintheCommissionssemiannualreportwereconsideredanddiscussed.  x On13October,theExecutiveChairmanbriefedthe    CouncilonthemainpointsoftheCommissionssemiannualreport(S/1998/920).  x On26October,theExecutiveChairmantransmitted ,  tothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilthereportofthegroupofinternationalexpertsonthechemicalwarfareagentVX(seeS/1998/995).Thegroupofexperts,whichhadmetinNewYorkon22and23October1998,recommendedthatIraqbeinvitedtoexplainandprovidefurtherinformationoncertainaspectsofitsVXprogramme.  x On30October,thePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil H wrotetotheSecretaryGeneral,settingouttheinitialviewsofthemembersoftheCouncilonhowacomprehensivereviewofIraqscompliancewithitsobligationswouldproceed.  x On31October,theGovernmentofIraqdecidedto (~ suspend,stoporceaseallactivitiesoftheSpecialCommission,includingmonitoringactivities,andthatthemonitoringteamswouldnotbeallowedtoconductanyactivities(S/1998/1023).InastatementbythePresidentoftheCounciltothepresslaterthatday,themembersoftheSecurityCouncilunanimouslycondemnedIraqsdecision.  x On4November,attherequestoftheSecurityCouncil, D$ theExecutiveChairmanprovidedmemberswithatechnicalreportontheconsequencesofIraqsdecisionof31October(S/1998/1032).HeinformedtheCouncilthattheCommissionwasnotinapositiontoprovidetheCouncilwithanylevelofassuranceofIraqscompliancewithitsobligationsnottoretainproscribedweaponsorreestablishrelatedactivities.  x On5November,initsresolution1205(1998),the |%- SecurityCouncil,interalia,condemnedIraqsdecisionof D& . 31October,andreaffirmeditsintentiontoactinaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsofresolution687(1991)onthedurationoftheprohibitionsreferredtotherein.  x Ontheeveningof10November,theExecutive )$3 ChairmandecidedtoremovealloftheSpecialCommissionspersonnelfromIraq.TheExecutiveChairmanexplainedthecircumstancessurroundingthedecisioninalettertothePresidentoftheCouncildated11November(S/1998/1059), ,('7 indicatingthattheprimeconsiderationwhichmotivatedthedecision,andthespeedatwhichitwasexecuted,wasthesafetyoftheCommissionsstaffinIraq.xx-x  On11November,theSecretaryGeneraladdresseda P; personalappealtothePresidentofIraqtorescindIraqsdecisionsandresumeimmediatecooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionandtheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgency(S/1998/1077,annexI).xx-x  On13November,theSecretaryGeneralwrotetothe  A PresidentofIraq,appealingonceagainforIraqtoresumecooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionandIAEA(S/1998/1077,annexI).xx-x  On14November,theDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraq J F respondedtotheSecretaryGeneralsletterof13NovembertothePresidentofIraq,statingthatthegoalofIraqsdecisionsof5Augustand31OctoberhadnotbeentoseverrelationswiththeSpecialCommissionandIAEA(S/1998/1077,annexII).Hestatedfurtherthat,unfortunately,thedeliberationsoftheSecurityCouncilontheproceduresforcarryingoutacomprehensivereviewhadnotresultedinaclearpictureensuringfairnessandobjectivityintheimplementationofparagraph22ofresolution687(1991).However,inthelightoftheSecretaryGeneralsletter,andassurancesfromanumberofmembersoftheCouncil,theleadershipofIraqhaddecidedtoresumeworkingwiththeSpecialCommissionandIAEAandtoallowthemtoperformtheirnormaldutiesinaccordancewiththerelevantresolutionsoftheSecurityCouncilandonthebasisoftheprinciplesoftheMemorandumofUnderstandingof23February1998.xx-x  On15November,thePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil RY issuedastatementtothepress(SC/6596/IK258).Henotedthestatementcontainedintheletterof14NovemberfromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraq(S/1998/1078),asclarifiedbythesubsequentletterofthesamedatefromtherepresentativeofIraqtothePresidentoftheCouncil(S/1998/1079),thatIraqhaddecided,clearlyandunconditionally,tocooperatefullywiththeSpecialCommissionandIAEA,andthatthisdecisionconstitutedarescindingofthedecisionsof5Augustand31October.ThePresidentnotedthattheCouncilsconfidenceinIraqsintentionsneededtobeestablishedbyunconditionalandsustainedcooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionandIAEA.TheCouncilmembersreaffirmedtheirreadinesstoproceedwithacomprehensivereview,oncetheSecretaryGeneralhadconfirmed,onthebasisofreportsoftheSpecialCommissionandIAEA,thatIraqhadreturnedtofullcooperation.  %,{&k   x On17November,thestaffoftheSpecialCommission   andIAEA,normallybasedinBaghdad,returnedtoIraqandresumedtheirwork.  x TheExecutiveChairmanthenwrotethreeletters,on P 17,18and19November,totheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraq,seekingdocumentsandexplanationsfromIraqinanattempttoresolveoutstandingprioritydisarmamentissuesandtoincreasethelevelofverificationavailabletotheCommission(S/1998/1106).  x Inresponsetotherequestforspecificdocuments,some N   ofwhichweretheobjectoflongstandingrequests,Iraq,inessence,statedthatthedocumentshadeitherneverexisted,couldnotbefound,orwerenotrelevanttotheCommissionsactivities(S/1998/1108).Iraqmadeavailableonesetofdocumentsoutofthesubstantialquantityrequestedwhich,intheviewoftheCommission,failedtoprovidetheinformationsolicited.IraqdidnotprovidetotheCommissiontheAirForcedocumentontheconsumptionofspecialmunitionsduringtheIran/Iraqwar,whichithadseizedfromachiefinspectoron8July1998.Iraqdidnotprovideinformationonitsbiologicalwarfareprogrammeorwithrespecttothedispositionofcertainchemicalwarfaremunitions(S/1998/1127).IraqsrepliesonotherpointsraisedbytheExecutiveChairmandidnotadvancetheCommissionsabilitytosettleanyoftheoutstandingissues.Inthemain,Iraqrepeateditspreviouslystatedpositions.  x InresponsetothewishesofCouncilmembers, : expressedduringinformalconsultationson24November1998,theCommissionprovidedtheCouncilwithbriefweeklyreportsonitsactivities,thefirston3Decemberandasecondon9December.Inthosereports,theCommissiondetailedanumberofoccasionsonwhichIraqhadsoughttolimittheCommissionsrighttounimpededaccesstositesdesignatedforinspection.Insomeinstances,IraqdidnotpermittheCommissionsteamstoinspectsites.  x On15December,theExecutiveChairmansubmitted :"' aformalreporttotheSecretaryGeneralonthelevelofcooperationofferedbyIraqintheperiodsince17November(S/1998/1172,annexII).TheExecutiveChairmanconcluded,inthelightoftheexperienceinseekingtoimplementacomprehensiveprogramme,thatIraqhadnotprovidedthefullcooperationithadpromisedon14NovemberandrecordedthattheCommissionwasnotabletoconductthesubstantivedisarmamentworkmandatedtoitbytheSecurityCounciland,thus,togivetheCounciltheassurancesitrequiredwithrespecttoIraqsprohibitedweaponsprogrammes.Onthesameday,15December,theSecretaryGeneraltransmittedtheChairmansreporttotheSecurityCouncil(seeS/1998/1172). ,C'5 xx-x  On16December,theExecutiveChairmanwrotetothe 5 PresidentoftheCouncilconfirminghisdecisiontoremovealltheSpecialCommissionspersonnelfromIraq.TheExecutiveChairmannotedthattheprimeconsiderationsinhisdecisionwerethesafetyandsecurityoftheCommissionspersonnelandtheneedtoactimmediately.xx-x  On16December,militaryactionwasinitiatedagainst  < IraqbytheUnitedStatesofAmericaandtheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland(seeS/1998/1181andS/1998/1182).xx-x  On25January1999,theExecutiveChairmansubmittedtothePresidentoftheCounciltworeports,oneonthecurrentstateofaffairswithrespecttothedisarmamentofIraqsproscribedweapons,thesecondonongoingmonitoringandverificationinIraq.Itwasthoughtthatthesematerials(seeS/1999/94,annex)mightbeusefultomembersoftheCouncil.xx-x  On30January,thePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil 2I issuedanote(S/1999/100)statingthattheCouncilhaddecidedthatitwouldbeusefultoestablishthreeseparatepanels(ondisarmamentandmonitoring;onhumanitarianissues;andonprisonersofwarandKuwaitiproperty)andtoreceiverecommendationsfromthemnolaterthan15April1999.xx-x  Thepanelondisarmamentandcurrentandfuture Q ongoingmonitoringandverificationissueswasmandatedtoassessalltheexistingandrelevantinformationavailable,includingdatafromongoingmonitoringandverification,relatingtothestateofdisarmamentinIraq,andtomakerecommendationsonhow,takingintoaccountrelevantSecurityCouncilresolutions,tore-establishaneffectivedisarmament/ongoingmonitoringandverificationregimeinIraq.ParticipantsinthepanelincludedmembersandexpertsfromtheSpecialCommission.On27March,theChairmanofthepanelsubmittedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilthefinalreportofthepanelondisarmamentandmonitoring(S/1999/356,annexI).h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter91 .%a 0 x 0x#x#SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution748(1992)concerningtheLibyanArabJamahiriyah or #idS 3    O,  6)#e##         xx-x  Byresolution748(1992)of31March1992,the +V%h SecurityCouncilimposedaregimeofmandatorysanctionsagainsttheLibyanArabJamahiriyarelatingtovarious ,&j aspectsofairlinkswith,thesupplyofarmsandmilitaryweaponsto,reductionsandrestrictionoftheactivitiesofthediplomaticandconsularmissionsof,andrestrictionsonknownorsuspectedterroristsnationalsoftheLibyanArabJamahiriya.  x For1998,thebureauconsistedofDaniloTrk  6 (Slovenia)asChairman,thedelegationsofPortugalandGabonprovidingthetwoVice-Chairmen.For1999,Mr.Trk,wasre-electedasChairman,thedelegationsofBrazilandGabonprovidingthetwoVice-Chairmen.Duringtheperiodunderreview,theCommitteeheldsevenmeetingsandhandled133incomingcommunicationsrelatingtovariousaspectsoftheimplementationofthemandatorysanctions.Sixty-fourofthosecommunications(emergencymedicalevacuations)containedrequestsforexemptions,onhumanitariangrounds,fromtheairembargoimposedbyresolutions748(1992)and883(1993)againsttheLibyanArabJamahiriya;allwereapproved.  x TheCommitteeatits86thmeeting,on13July1998, V reviewedareportdated2July1998fromtheUnitedNationsDevelopmentProgrammeofficeatNDjamenathataLibyanAirwaysBoeing727hadlandedthereat0030hourson23June1998anddepartedat1000hoursonthesameday.TheCommitteerequestedtheChairmantoaddressletterstotheLibyanArabJamahiriyaandChad,conveyingitsdeepconcernattheunauthorizedflight,whichitconsideredtobeanunacceptablebreachofthesanctionsregime,andtoremindbothcountriesoftheirobligationsunderSecurityCouncilresolutions748(1992)and883(1993).  x Atits87thmeeting,on10August,theCommittee <  consideredtwocommunicationsfromtheLibyanArabJamahiriyaseekingapprovalforthepurchaseofthreenewairambulances,andalsoexaminedanairworthinessreportonthestatusoftheexistingfourLibyanaircraftperformingemergencymedicalevacuations,preparedbytheInternationalCivilAviationOrganization(ICAO).TheCommitteeagreedwiththeviewofICAO,asstatedinthereport,regardingreplacementoftheaircraft,accesstotechnicalsupport,andsparepartsasrequiredfortheeffectiveinitialstageofoperation,andapprovedtheLibyanrequestinprinciple.FinalapprovaloftherequestwouldbegrantedbytheCommitteeuponreceiptofalltechnicaldetailsregardingtheaircrafttobepurchased.  x Alsoatits87thmeeting,theCommitteeconsidereda z("/ communicationfromtheUnitedStatesofAmericaconcerningnumerousrecentallegedflightviolationsofthesanctionsregime.TheCommitteerequesteditsChairmantoaddressletterstothePermanentRepresentativesofBurkina Faso,Chad,Eritrea,theGambia,Guinea-Bissau,Maliand b,&4 theNigerseekingadditionalinformationregardingthisissue,andtoreportbacktotheCommittee. xx-x  Atits88thmeeting,on17September,theCommittee 7 consideredacommunicationfromtheUnitedStatesofAmericaandfromUnitedNationssourcesconcerningnumerousallegedflightviolationsofthesanctionsregime.TheCommitteerequesteditsChairmantoaddressletterstothePermanentRepresentativesofChad,theDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,theGambia,theLibyanArabJamahiriya,Mali,theNiger,Nigeria,theSudanandTunisiaseekingadditionalinformationregardingthisissue,andtoreportbacktotheCommittee.xx-x  Atits89thmeeting,on26October,theCommittee  B consideredseveralcasesofallegedandadmittedviolationsoftheairembargoagainsttheLibyanArabJamahiriya,andthefactthatsomeMembershadinvokedthedecisionofaregionalorganizationasoverridingSecurityCouncilresolutions.TheCommitteesentletterstotheMemberStatesconcerned(BurkinaFaso,Chad,Eritrea,Mali,theNigerandtheSudan),remindingthemofArticle103oftheCharterandoftheirobligationsunderSecurityCouncilresolution748(1992),andnotingthattheflightsinquestionwereunacceptablebreachesofthesanctionsregime.xx-x  Atits90thmeeting,on26January1999,the N CommitteeconsideredacommunicationfromtheUnitedStatesofAmericaandfromUnitedNationssourcesconcerningnumerousallegedflightviolationsofthesanctionsregime.TheCommitteerequesteditsChairmantoaddressletterstothePermanentRepresentativesofChad,theDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,Eritrea,theLibyanArabJamahiriya,theNiger,theSudanandUgandaseekingadditionalinformationregardingthatissue,andtoreportbacktotheCommittee.TheCommitteealsosentletterstotheMemberStateswhichhadconfirmedviolations(ChadandtheGambia),remindingthemofArticle103oftheCharterandoftheirobligationsunderSecurityCouncilresolution748(1992),andnotingthattheflightsinquestionwereunacceptablebreachesofthesanctionsregime.xx-x  On8February,theCommitteeapprovedprocedures $^ forHajjflightsfromtheLibyanArabJamahiriyatoJeddah,SaudiArabia.Inlinewithitspreviouspractice,andinaccordancewiththenewconsolidatedguidelinesfortheconductofitswork(S/AC.28/1994/CRP.2/Rev.3),theCommitteewillcontinuetoapplya noobjectionprocedure,onacasebycasebasis,forpilgrimageflightstoandfromSaudiArabia(thesameprocedureappliesforotherhumanitarianflights).TheCommitteewouldapprovetheseflightswiththefollowingconditions:(a)theGovernmentofthecountrywheretheairlineisbasedwillcommunicatetotheCommitteeinadvancetheexactschedule,routingand *-'i aircraftregistrationnumberforeachflight;(b)allflightsshallbedirect,non-stopbetweentheauthorizeddestinations;(c)noneoftheaircraftshallbeownedby,leasedfromorcontrolledbytheLibyanArabJamahiriyaoranyentity;(d)neithertheGovernmentnorpublicauthoritiesoftheLibyanArabJamahiriyanoranyLibyanundertaking,shall,directlyorindirectly,benefitfinanciallyfromsuchflights,pursuanttoparagraphs3(a)and(b)ofSecurityCouncilresolution883(1993);and(e)pursuanttotheguidelinesapprovedbytheCommittee,theaircraftmustbeinspectedtoensurethattheyareoperatingexclusivelyforthedeclaredhumanitarianpurposesandinaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsofSecurityCouncilresolution748(1992).Accordingly,theseinspectionswillbeeffectedwiththeparticipationofthecompetentauthoritiesoftheGovernmentconcernedand/orUnitedNationsofficialsasfollows:  x (a)  Atthehomeairportoftheairlineimmediately x  beforedeparturetotheLibyanArabJamahiriya;  x (b)  AtTripoli,BenghaziandJeddah,onboththe V inboundandoutboundflights;  x (c)  AtthehomeairportuponreturnfromtheLibyan 4 ArabJamahiriya.  x Duringtheperiodunderconsideration,theCouncil h undertookthreereviews(2Julyand29October1998and26February1999)andfoundthatconditionsdidnotexistformodifyingtheregimeofsanctionsestablishedinparagraphs3to7ofresolution748(1992).  x On5April,theSecretary-Generaladdressedaletter H  tothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1999/378),informinghimthattherequirementsofparagraph8ofSecurityCouncilresolution1192(1998)hadbeenmet,whichwasacknowledgedonthesamedayinastatementofthePresidentoftheSecurityCounciltothepress,followingconsultationsofthewhole(SC/6662).On6April,theChairmanoftheCommitteeaddressedanoteverbaletoallMemberStates,andtotheheadsofinternationalorganizationsandspecializedagencies,informingthemoftheabove.  x TheSecurityCouncil,on8April1999,adopteda .%, presidentialstatement(S/PRST/1999/10)inwhich,inter %L - alia,itnotedthattheconditionsforsuspendingthewide &!. rangeofaerial,armsanddiplomaticmeasuresagainsttheLibyanArabJamahiriyahadbeenfulfilledasfrom1400hoursEasternStandardTimeon5April.  * %4 & (  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter92 4 0 x 0x#x#SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution751(1992)concerningSomaliah Eee #idS 3    O,  7##         xx-x  TheCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution751 z : (1992)ismandatedbytheSecurityCounciltoensurethe'(/effectiveimplementationofthegeneralandcompleteembargo,imposedbyresolution733(1992),onalldeliveriesofweaponsandmilitaryequipmenttoSomalia.xx-x  On28December1998,theCommitteesubmittedtothe  @ Councilitsreportfor1998(S/1998/1226)inwhichitnotedthatastherewasnospecificmonitoringmechanismtoensuretheeffectiveimplementationofthearmsembargotheCommitteereliedsolelyonthecooperationofStatesandorganizationsinapositiontoprovideitwithpertinentinformation.TheCommitteealsoendorsedparagraph2ofSecurityCouncilresolution1196(1998)of16September1998inwhichtheCouncilencouragedeachMemberStatetoconsiderasameansofimplementingitsobligationstheadoptionoflegislationorotherlegalmeasuresmakingtheviolationofarmsembargoesestablishedbytheCouncilacriminaloffence.xx-x  For1998,thebureauoftheCommitteeconsistedof &|N JassimMohammedBuallay(Bahrain)asChairman,thedelegationsofCostaRicaandtheGambiaprovidingthetwoVice-Chairmen.For1999thebureauconsistsofMr.BuallayasChairman,thedelegationsoftheGambiaandtheNetherlandsprovidingthetwoVice-Chairmen.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter93 :W 0 x 0x#x#InternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryoftheFormerYugoslaviasince1991h e!unci "#idS 3    O,  F%]##         xx-x  TheInternationalTribunalfortheformerYugoslavia 'f!` witnessedasignificantincreaseinitsworkloadandactivitiesduringthereportingperiod,owinginparticulartotherecenteventsinKosovo.xx-x  Atthebeginningoftheperiodunderreview,the ~*$e DetentionUnitheld26detainees.Between16June1998and15June1999,threeadditionalpersonswerearrestedandtransferredtotheDetentionUnit.Thefirst,Stevan ,,'h Todorovic,wasdetainedbytheStabilizationForce(SFOR)on27September1998,andthesecond,RadislavKrstic,wasarrestedbySFORforceson2December1998.Thethirdperson,DraganKolundzija,wasarrestedbySFORon7June1999.DuringthereportingperiodtwodeathsoccurredintheDetentionUnit.SlavkoDokmanoviccommittedsuicideon29June1998,andMilanKovacevicdiedofnaturalcauseson2August1998.On26August1998,DrazenErdemovicwas,uponconviction,transferredfromtheDetentionUnittotheStatedesignatedbythePresidentoftheTribunaltoservehissentence.ZejnilDelalicwasreleasedfromtheDetentionUniton16November1998afteracquittal.On7May1999,ZlatkoAleksovskiwasconvicted,sentencedto2yearsand6monthsimprisonmentandreleasedafterreceivingcreditfortheperiodalreadyspentincustody.MilanSimicreturnedtotheDetentionUniton7June1999,havingbeenprovisionallyreleasedowingtohismedicalconditionsince26March1998.  x Duringthereportingperiod,proceedingsstartedor ^ continuedin16cases,involvingatotalof28accused.  x On30September1998,theinitialhearingofStevan < Todorovic,whowasindictedon21July1995,washeld,togetherwiththatoffiveotherindividuals,fortheirallegedinvolvementinthe campaignofterrorundertakeninApril1992againsttheBosnianCroatandMuslimpopulationofthemunicipalityofBosanskiSamac.On7December,theinitialhearingofRadislavKrsticwasheld.Theindictment,dated30October1998,heldthattheaccusedasaCommanderoftheDrinaCorpsoftheBosnianSerbArmy,committedgenocideduringandafterthefalloftheUnitedNationssafeareaofSrebrenicabetween11Julyand1November1995.Bothindividualshaveenteredapleaofnotguilty.On14June1999,theinitialhearingofDraganKolundzijawasheld.Heisoneoftheeightindividualsnamedinthe KeratermCampindictmentinitiallyissuedon21July1995andrevisedon21July1998.Theindictmentchargesthatbetweenapproximately24Mayand30August1992,Serbforcesunlawfullydetainedmorethan3,000BosnianMuslimsandBosnianCroatsinaformerceramicsfactoryandstorageareacomplex( KeratermCamp)inthemunicipalityofPrijedor.Theaccusedischargedwithfivecountsofcrimesagainsthumanity.Heclaimsnottobethepersonchargedintheindictment.TheTrialChamberiscurrentlyintheprocessofdeterminingtheidentityoftheaccused.  x Threetrialshavebeencompletedduringthereporting )$0 period.First,on16November1998,theTribunalpronounceditsjudgementinthecaseagainstZejnilDelalic,ZdravkoMucic,HazimDelicandEsadLandzo.Theindictmentagainstthemwasissuedon21March1996and ,2'4 heldthatin1992forcesconsistingofBosnianMuslimsandBosnianCroatstookcontrolofvillagescontainingpredominatelyBosnianSerbswithinandaroundKonjicmunicipalityincentralBosniaandHerzegovina.PersonsdetainedduringthoseoperationswereheldinaformerJugoslavNationalArmyfacilityinthevillageofCelebici,theCelebiciprisoncamp(thecaseisoftenalsoreferredtoastheCelebicicase).ZejnilDelalicwasfoundnotguiltyandreleasedon16November1998.ZdrakoMucicwasfoundguiltyon11countsandsentencedto7yearsimprisonmentforhissuperiorresponsibilityformurder,torture,causinggreatsufferingorseriousinjuryandinhumaneacts,andforhisdirectparticipationintheunlawfulconfinementofciviliansininhumaneconditions.HazimDelicwasfoundguiltyon13countsandsentencedto20yearsimprisonmentformurder,tortureandrape,causinggreatsufferingorseriousinjury,inhumaneactsinvolvingtheuseofanelectricaldeviceandcausinginhumaneconditions.EsadLandzowasfoundguiltyon17countsandsentencedto15yearsimprisonmentforkillings,torture,causinggreatsufferingorseriousinjuryandinhumaneconditions.ThedefencehasappealedintheLandzocase,andtheprosecutionhasappealedintheotherthreecases;allarependingwiththeAppealsChamberoftheTribunal.xx-x  On10December1998,theTribunalfoundAnto M Furundzijaguiltyontwocountsasaco-perpetratoroftorture,aviolationofthelawsandcustomsofwar,forwhichhewassentencedto10yearsimprisonment.Hewassentencedto8yearsimprisonmentforaidingandabettinginoutragesuponpersonaldignity,includingrape,whichconstitutesaviolationofthelawsandcustomsofwar.ThecaseiscurrentlypendingwiththeAppealsChamberoftheTribunal,followinganappealbythedefence.xx-x  On7May1999theTrialChamberdelivereda  dW judgementinthecaseagainstZlatoAleksovski.Hewasfoundnotguiltyonthetwocountsofgravebreachesofthe1949GenevaConventionswithwhichhewascharged,theTrialChamberjudgingthatithadnotbeenprovedthatthevictimsascribedtotheaccusedwereprotectedpersonswithinthemeaningofthe1949GenevaConventions.TheTrialChamberfoundhimguiltybothasanindividualandascommanderofviolationsofthelawsorcustomsofwar,namely,outragesuponpersonaldignity.Hewassentencedto2yearsand6monthsimprisonment,and,accordingtotheTribunalsRulesofProcedureandEvidence,hewasgivencreditfortheperiodspentincustody,whichexceededhissentence.Boththedefenceandtheprosecutionappealed,on17and19May,respectively.xx-x  TheAppealsChamberproceedingscommencedinthe ,j&g Tadiccaseon19April.Adecisionisexpectedinmid-1999. ,2'h Ї  x Twocontemptproceedingswereinitiatedduringthe  reportingperiod.On11December1998,amemberofthedefencecounselforTihomirBlaskicwasfoundguiltyofcontemptofcourtfordisclosinginapublicsessiontheidentityofaprotectedwitnessheardintheAleksovskitrialandafineof10,000guilderswasimposedonhim.ThematterispendingwiththeAppealsChamber.On26April1999,theTribunalbeganthecontemptofcourtproceedingagainstaformerdefencecounselofDuskoTadic.  x TodateonlyasmallnumberofMemberStateshave  V  expressedtheirwillingnesstoenforcetheprisonsentencesoftheTribunal.On23February1999,SwedenbecamethefourthStateafterFinland,ItalyandNorwaytosignanagreementwiththeTribunalontheenforcementofsentences.TheTribunalisalsocontinuingitseffortstoinvolveMemberStatesinhelpingtoproviderelocationandotherprotectionservicesforwitnesseswhosesafetyisatrisk.  x Duringthereportingperiod,thePresidentofthe V TribunalhaswrittenfourtimestotheSecurityCouncilandappearedbeforeittwice,toreporttherefusaloftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatocooperatewiththeTribunal,asrequiredbyresolutionsoftheSecurityCouncilandtheTribunalsstatute.Inthisconnection,SecurityCouncilresolution1207(1998)wasadoptedon17November1998.  x Theconstructionofathirdcourtroom,fundedby r donationsfromtheGovernmentsoftheNetherlandsandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,wascompletedinJune1998.Upontheswearinginofthreenewjudges,JudgeDavidHunt,JudgeMohamedBennounaandJudgePatrickRobinson,on16November1998,thethirdTrialChamberwasestablishedasprovidedforinSecurityCouncilresolution1166(1998).ThetotalnumberofjudgesoftheTribunalhasincreasedto14,whichhassignificantlyaugmentedtheTribunalsabilitytodischargeitsmandateefficientlyandeffectively.  x MuchoftheworkoftheOfficeoftheProsecutorhas #X( beendominatedbyeventsinKosovo.ThreeSecurityCouncilresolutions,1199(1998)of23September1998,1203(1998)of24October1998and1207(1998)of17November1998,havesupportedtheProsecutorspositionthattheterritorialandtemporaljurisdictionoftheTribunalcoversanyseriousviolationsofinternationalhumanitarianlawcommittedinKosovoandempowershertoinvestigatesuchcrimes.Inspiteofthesupportoftheinternationalcommunity,theProsecutorwasunabletoconductinvestigationsinKosovothroughoutthelatterpartof1998andduring1999,owingtothenoncooperationandnoncomplianceoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.WhenNATObeganitsaircampaignagainsttheFederalRepublic *-'5 ofYugoslaviaattheendofMarch1999,andthousandsofKosovarAlbaniansbeganflockingoutofKosovowithallegationsofatrocities,theProsecutorimmediatelyrespondedbydispatchingteamsofinvestigatorstoAlbaniaandtheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia.TemporaryoperationbaseswereestablishedatTiranaandSkopjeandinvestigationscontinueddespitethelackofaccesstothescenesofthecrimes.xx-x  WiththesuspensionoftheNATObombingcampaign 8 > on10June1999,thewithdrawalofSerbforcesandtheentryintoKosovoofKFOR,theOfficeoftheProsecutor,supportedbytheRegistry,undertookaperiodofintensepreparationfortheearlydispatchofinvestigativeteamsintoKosovotogatherevidence,recordscenesofdamageandexaminemassgravesites.xx-x  On21December1998,thepublicindictmentagainst T F MladenNaletilicandVinkoMartinovicwasconfirmedandthepreviouslysealedindictmentofRadislavKrsticwasmadepublicon2December1998,whileanundisclosednumberofsealedindictmentswereconfirmedbyjudges.FivesearchwarrantswereexecutedinBosniaandHerzegovinaandlargenumbersofdocumentswereseized.Inaddition,theexistenceoftheindictmentagainstZeljkoRaznjatovic(Arkan)wasmadepublicon31March1999,butthedocumentremainsundersealuntiltheaccusedisarrested.On27May1999,theTribunalannouncedtheindictmentofandissuanceofarrestwarrantsagainstSlobodanMilosevic,PresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,MilanMilutinovic,PresidentofSerbia,NikolaSainovic,DeputyPrimeMinisteroftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,DragoljubOjdanic,ChiefoftheGeneralStaffoftheYugoslavArmy,andVlatkoStojilkovic,MinisterofInternalAffairsofSerbia.Thisfollowedtheconfirmationon24May1999ofanindictmentagainstthefiveaccused.Forthefirsttimeinhistory,aheadofStatewaschargedduringanongoingarmedconflictwiththecommissionofseriousviolationsofinternationalhumanitarianlaw.Eachoftheaccusedischargedwiththreecountsofcrimesagainsthumanityandonecountofviolationsofthelawsorcustomsofwar.xx-x  Exhumationscontinuedwellintotheautumnof1998 %* ` andfocusedonsitesrelatedtothefalloftheUnitedNationssafeareaofSrebrenica.Inadditiontothegravesitework,amortuarycontinuedtoworkfulltimetoconductpostmortemexaminations,forensicallyexaminetherecoveredremainsandcollectinformationusedtoidentifythevictims.TheprogrammewassupportedbyfinancialcontributionsfromtheGovernmentsofCanada,SaudiArabia,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.Thestartofthe1999exhumation ,2'i programmewaspostponedbecauseoftheaircampaignbyNATOintheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheresultingsecuritysituationinBosniaandHerzegovina,butbegansuccessfullyon19MayandcontinuedintoJunewithoutinterruption.  x Theprosecutionalsocontinuedwithitstrialand  6 appellateworkthroughoutthereportingperiod.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter94  *  0  0xSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)concerningthesituationinAngolah U V#idS 3    O,  2 xx           x TheCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)ismandatedbytheSecurityCounciltoensuretheeffectiveimplementationofthesanctionsimposedagainsttheUni oNacionalparaaIndepndenciaTotaldeAngola(UNITA).Byresolution864(1993)theCouncilimposedmeasuresagainstUNITArelatingtothesaleorsupplyofarmsandrelatedmatrielofalltypes,including V weaponsandammunition,militaryvehicles,equipmentandspareparts,aswellasofpetroleumandpetroleumproducts.AdditionalmeasureswereimposedbytheCouncilbyresolutions1127(1997)and1173(1998).TheCommitteeisauthorizedtoapproveexemptions,onacasebycasebasis,forverifiedmedicalandhumanitarianpurposes.Duringtheperiodunderreview,onerequestforanexemptiontothemeasurespecifiedinparagraph12(a)ofresolution1173(1998)wasapprovedbytheCommitteeonhumanitariangrounds.  x TheCommitteeadopted,on17July1998,therevised < $ consolidatedguidelinesfortheconductofitswork,whichincludedadditionaltasksmandatedtoitunderresolution1173(1998).Theguidelinesweretransmittedon21JulytoallStates,internationalorganizationsandspecializedagenciesbyanoteverbale,inwhichStateswererequestedtoprovidetheCommitteewithinformationonthemeasurestakenbythemtoimplementtheprovisionsofparagraphs11and12ofresolution1173(1998).Repliesreceivedfrom31StateswereissuedasdocumentsoftheCommitteeandarelistedinthereportsoftheCommitteetotheCouncil(S/1998/728andAdd.1).Subsequently,replieswerereceivedfromBotswanaandLiechtenstein.  x Inaccordancewithparagraph9ofresolution1135(1997),fouradditionalrepliesreceivedfromStatesregardingtheactiontakentoimplementtheprovisionsofparagraph4ofresolution1127(1997)wereissuedas  -`'5 documentsoftheCommitteeandarelistedinitsreportstotheCouncil(S/1997/145/Add.2and3).Subsequently,replieswerereceivedfromBotswanaandLiechtenstein,bringingthetotalnumberofStatesthathadrepliedto57.xx-x  Inaccordancewithadecisiontakenatits15thmeeting,  n: on20January1999,aremindernoteverbalewassenttoMemberStateson27January,requestinginformationfromthoseStatesthathadnotyetrepliedonmeasurestakenincompliancewithresolutions1127(1997)and1173(1998).Repliesreceivedfrom11StateswereissuedasdocumentsoftheCommittee.xx-x  AtthesamemeetingtheCommitteetooknoteof 4 B communicationsfromAngolaandZambiaregardingallegedviolationsofthesanctionsimposedagainstUNITA.xx-x  On19February,anoteverbaletransmittingan  F addendumtothelistofseniorofficialsofUNITAandadultmembersoftheirimmediatefamilieswhosetravelhadbeenrestrictedinaccordancewithresolution1127(1997),wassenttoallStates,internationalorganizationsandspecializedagencies.ThelististobeupdatedbytheCommitteeonaregularbasisandanyadditionsordeletionsaretobetransmittedtoallStates,internationalorganizationsandspecializedagencies.xx-x  Inaccordancewithresolution1221(1999),the 0P Committeeon12FebruarysubmitteditsreporttotheCouncil(S/1999/147),inwhich,interalia,itsupportedthe jR recommendationsmadebytheSecretaryGeneralinhisreportonAngola(S/1999/49)forimprovingtheimplementationofthemeasuresimposedagainstUNITA.Thoserecommendations,whichincludedexpertstudiestobecommissionedtotraceviolationsinarmstrafficking,oilsuppliesandthediamondtradeaswellasthemovementofUNITAfunds,wereendorsedbytheCouncilinitsresolution1229(1999)of26February1999.xx-x  Initsresolution1237(1999)of7May1999,the !\ SecurityCouncil,interalia,endorsedtheconceptual "] frameworkfortheexpertstudies(S/1999/509),establishedexpertpanelsforaperiodofsixmonthsandspecifiedtheirmandate.TheChairmanoftheCommitteeisrequiredtosubmittotheCouncilaninterimreportoftheexpertpanelsby31July1999andafinalreportwithrecommendationswithinsixmonthsoftheformationofthepanels.Inresolution1237(1999)theCouncilfurtherwelcomedandendorsedtheplannedvisitsbytheChairmantoAngolaandotherconcernedcountriestodiscusswaystoimprovetheimplementationofthemeasuresimposedagainstUNITA.Subsequently,theChairmanvisitedAngola,Botswana,theDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,Namibia,SouthAfrica,ZambiaandZimbabwe.Areportonthevisit,including ,'j recommendationsontheimplementationofthesanctions,wassubmittedbytheChairmantotheSecurityCouncilon4June1999(S/1999/644).AsecondvisitbytheChairman,principallytoEurope,isplannedforJuly1999.  x On28December1998,theCommitteesubmittedtothe  n Councilitsreportfor1998(S/1998/1227).  x For1998,thebureauoftheCommitteeconsistedof  L NjugunaM.Mahugu(Kenya)asChairman,thedelegationsofCostaRicaandJapanprovidingthetwoViceChairmen.For1999,thebureauconsistsofRobertR.Fowler(Canada)asChairman,thedelegationsofArgentinaandMalaysiaprovidingthetwoViceChairmen.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter95  `  0  0xSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution918(1994)concerningRwandah nunci o#idS 3    O,  fxx           x TheCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution918(1994)ismandatedbytheSecurityCounciltoensuretheeffectiveimplementationofthemandatorymeasuresimposedbythatresolutionrelatingtothesaleorsupplytoRwandaofarmsandrelatedmatrielofalltypes,including P weaponsandammunition,militaryvehiclesandequipment,paramilitarypoliceequipmentandspareparts.  x On1September1996,therestrictionsimposedby  paragraph13ofCouncilresolution918(1994)relatingtothesaleorsupplyofarmsandrelatedmatrieltothe 0! GovernmentofRwandawereterminated,inaccordancewithparagraph8ofCouncilresolution1011(1995).However,theserestrictionsremaininforceinrespectofthesaleorsupplyofarmsandrelatedmatrieltonongovernmental P % forces,ortopersonsinneighbouringStates,foruseinRwanda.  x On24December1998,theCommitteesubmittedtothe "L) Councilitsreportfor1998(S/1998/1219),inwhichitnotedthatastherewasnospecificmonitoringmechanismtoensuretheeffectiveimplementationofthearmsembargotheCommitteereliedsolelyonthecooperationofStatesandorganizationsinapositiontoprovideitwithpertinentinformationonviolationsofthearmsembargo.TheCommitteealsoendorsedparagraph2ofSecurityCouncilresolution1196(1998)of16September1998,inwhichtheCouncilencouragedeachMemberStatetoconsiderasameansofimplementingitsobligationstheadoptionoflegislationorotherlegalmeasuresmakingtheviolationofarmsembargoesestablishedbytheCouncilacriminaloffence. -t'6 Їxx-x  For1998,thebureauoftheCommitteeconsistedof 6 HisashiOwada(Japan)asChairman,thedelegationsofBahrainandSwedenprovidingthetwoViceChairmen.For1999,thebureauoftheCommitteeconsistsofHasmyAgam(Malaysia)asChairman,thedelegationsofBahrainandCanadaprovidingthetwoViceChairmen.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter96  ? 0 x 0x#x#InternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryofRwandaandRwandanCitizensResponsibleforSuchViolationsCommittedintheTerritoryofNeighbouringStatesh ycon mz#idS 3    O,  &H##         xx-x  Theyear1998wasmomentousfortheInternational K CriminalTribunalforRwandaandforinternationaljusticeingeneral.Thefirsteverconvictionforgenocidewasdeliveredbyaninternationalcourt,inthetrialofJean-PaulAkayesu,thebourgmestreofTabaatthetimeofthe O genocideinRwanda.On2September1998,theTribunalfoundhimguiltyofmostofthechargesagainsthim,includingthecrimeofgenocideandseveralchargesofcrimesagainsthumanity.On30September,hewassentencedtothemaximumpenaltythattheTribunalcanimpose,lifeimprisonment.xx-x  On4September,JeanKambanda,theformerPrime W MinisteroftheInterimGovernmentofRwandaestablishedaftertheplanecrashwhichresultedinthedeathofformerPresidentJuvenalHayarimana,wassentencedtolifeimprisonmentforgenocideandcrimesagainsthumanity.Kambandahadpleadedguiltytothesecrimesathisinitialappearanceon1May1998.IndoingsoheacknowledgedtheexistenceofaconcertedandorganizedpolicyatthehighestlevelsoftheStatetoeliminatetheTutsisasagroup,aswellasmoderateHutus.Itwasthefirsttimeinthehistoryofinternationalcriminallawthataguiltypleawasenteredagainstachargeofgenocide.xx-x  On14December,OmarSerushago,alocalleaderof .)#d theInterahamwemilitiainGisenyiPrefectureatthetimeoftheevents,pleadedguiltytochargesofgenocideandcrimesagainsthumanity.On5February1999,hewassentencedtoa15-yeartermofimprisonmentwhichtookintoaccountmitigatingcircumstancesspecifictohiscase.Allthreehave -l'i appealedagainsttheirsentencesbeforetheAppealsChamberinTheHague.  x On21May1999,TrialChamberIIalsodeliveredits  judgementinthejointtrialofClmentKayishemaandObedRuzindana,respectivelyaformerPrfetandabusinessmaninKibuye,whosetrialhadstartedon9April1997andendedon17November1998.ClmentKayishemawassentencedtoimprisonmentfortheremainderofhislifeandObedRuzindanatoatermof25yearsimprisonmentfollowingtheirconvictionforcrimesofgenocide.ThisbringstofourthenumberofjudgementshandeddownbytheTribunal,involvingfiveaccused.  x Twotrialsarecurrentlyunderway"thatofGeorges   Rutaganda,whichhasbeendelayedforreasonsofpoorhealthofboththeaccusedandhisCounsel,andthatofAlfredMusema,whichbeganinJanuary1999.  x Atotalof38personsaredetainedundertheauthority j  oftheTribunal,of49individualsindicted.Amajorityofthedetaineesarehigh-rankingleadersintheformerRwandanGovernment(includingnineMinistersinMr.Kambandascabinet),politicalparties,themilitaryandthemedia.Ofthe38detainees,34areheldintheUnitedNationsdetentionfacilitiesatArusha,oneindicteeisstilldetainedintheUnitedStatesofAmericapendingthecompletionoflegalproceedingsrelatingtohistransfertotheTribunal,andthreeindicteesaredetainedinCameroonawaitingtransfertotheTribunal.  x FollowingtheestablishmentofathirdTrialChamber P pursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1165(1998),thenumberofjudgeswasincreasedfromsixtonine.ElectionsforthejudgesofthethreeTrialChamberswereheldbytheGeneralAssemblyon3November1998foratermofofficetoexpireon24May2003.Thefollowingjudgeswerere-elected:La5tyKama(Senegal),YakovOstrovsky(RussianFederation),NavanethemPillay(SouthAfrica)andWilliamSekule(UnitedRepublicofTanzania).LennartAspegren(Sweden)andTafazzalHossainKhama(Bangladesh)werenotcandidatesforre-election.Thefollowingnewjudgeswereelected:PavelDolenc(Slovenia),MehmetGney(Turkey),DionysiosKondylis(Greece),ErikMse(Norway)andLloydGeorgeWilliams(JamaicaandSaintKittsandNevis).TheSecretary-GeneralinApril1999appointedAsokadeSoyzaGunawardena(SriLanka)ajudgeoftheTribunaltofillavacancycreatedbythesubsequentresignationofJudgeKondylisforpersonalreasons.Furthermore,byitsresolution1241(1999)of19May1999theSecurityCouncilextendedthemandateofJudgeAspegrentoenablehimtoconcludehisdutiesasajudgeintheRutagandaandMusemacases,ifpossiblebefore31 b,&4 January2000. *-'5 Їxx-x  Duringthesixthplenarysession,heldatArushafrom 5 31Mayto4June1999,JudgeNavanethemPillay(SouthAfrica)waselectedthenewPresidentoftheTribunal.ShesucceedsJudgeLa5tyKama(Senegal)whocompletedasecondandfinaltwo-yeartermasPresident.JudgeErikMse(Norway)waselectedasthenewVice-PresidentoftheTribunal,succeedingJudgeYakovOstrovosky(RussianFederation).Atthatsession,severalamendmentstotheTribunalsRulesofProcedureandEvidencewereadopted,soastoexpeditetrials.xx-x  DuringtheperiodunderreviewtheOfficeofthe  @ ProsecutorcentreditsactivitiesonconsolidatingthestrategyithaddevelopedinMay1997,whichhingeson(a)thetargetingofinvestigationsexclusivelyonpersonswhooccupiedpositionsofauthorityatthetimeofthegenocide,morespecifically,thosewhoconspiredtocommitgenocide;and(b)thejoinderofcrimesinoneindictmenttoreflectthevariousareaswheresuchjoinderappliedatthelevelofthenationandprefectures.xx-x  The conspiracytheorywasgivenaconcrete tJ expressionandconsolidatedbythejoinderofaccused,thearrestofkeypersonswhowereinpowerbeforeandduringthegenocideand,finally,bytheguiltypleaofJeanKambandaandOmarSerushago.xx-x  SeveraldynamicmeasuresinitiatedbytheRegistrar TP havecontributedtofundamentaladvancesintheworkoftheTribunalinallspheres.Amongthesemeasuresaretheprogressivelyincreasingautomationofthecourtmanagementsystemandtheestablishmentandbringingintooperationofamodernlibrary.AthirdcourtroomhasbeenconstructedandequippedtosupporttheworkoftherecentlyestablishedthirdTrialChamber.Vacancieshavebeensystematicallyfilled.TheconsequentincreasesinthehumanresourcesoftheTribunalsvariousoperationalsectionshaveallowedforthemoreefficientimplementationofthemandateoftheTribunal.Inaddition,allrecommendationscontainedinthesecondreportoftheOfficeofInternalOversightServicesontheTribunal,dated6February1998,addressedtoandimplementablebythemanagementoftheTribunal,havebeenimplemented.Overall,therehavebeenmarkedimprovementsinallsectorsoftheoperationsoftheRegistry.  =("d & `  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter97  0  0xSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution985(1995)concerningLiberiah unci #idS 3    O,  xx           x TheCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution985(1995)ismandatedbytheSecurityCounciltoensure'`theeffectiveimplementationofthegeneralandcompleteembargo,imposedbyresolution788(1992),onalldeliveriesofweaponsandmilitaryequipmenttoLiberia.  x On24December1998,theCommitteesubmittedits   reporttotheCouncilfor1998(S/1998/1220),inwhichitnotedthatastherewasnospecificmonitoringmechanismtoensuretheeffectiveimplementationofthearmsembargotheCommitteereliedsolelyonthecooperationofStatesandorganizationsinapositiontoprovideitwithpertinentinformationonviolationsofthearmsembargo.TheCommitteealsoendorsedparagraph2ofSecurityCouncilresolution1196(1998)of16September1998,inwhichtheCouncilencouragedeachMemberStatetoconsiderasameansofimplementingitsobligationstheadoptionoflegislationorotherlegalmeasuresmakingtheviolationofarmsembargoesestablishedbytheCouncilacriminaloffence.  x Duringtheperiodunderreview,theCommittee D consideredthreecommunicationsregardingallegedviolationsofthearmsembargoimposedagainstLiberiaandinthatregardsentlettersofenquirytoBurkinaFaso,LiberiaandUkraine.  x For1998,thebureauoftheCommitteeconsistedof $z! FernandoBerrocalSoto(CostaRica)asChairman,whofollowinghisdeparturewassucceededbyBerndNiehausQuesada(CostaRica),thedelegationsofJapanandSwedenprovidingthetwoViceChairmen.For1999thebureauconsistsofMartinAndjaba(Namibia)asChairman,thedelegationsofCanadaandMalaysiaprovidingthetwoViceChairmen.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter98 % , 0  0xSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution1132(1997)concerningSierraLeoneh ee T#idS 3    O,  )&$0xx           x Byresolution1132(1997)of8October1997,the +%3 SecurityCouncilimposedaregimeofmandatorysanctions,underChapterVIIoftheCharteroftheUnitedNations, *-'5 againstSierraLeone,andestablishedaCommitteeconsistingofallmembersoftheCouncil.Byresolution1171(1998),theCouncildecidedthattheCommitteeshouldcontinuetoundertakethetasksreferredtoinresolution1132(1997)inrelationtoparagraphs2and5ofresolution1171(1998).xx-x  TheCommitteesbureau,aselectedatitsfirstmeeting  6; ofeachyear,consistsofaChairmanandtwoVice-Chairmen.TheChairmaniselectedinhisorherpersonalcapacityforthecalendaryearwhiletwodelegationsareelectedtoprovidetheVice-Chairmenfortheyear.For1998,theCommitteeelectedHansDahlgren(Sweden)asChairmanandthedelegationsofCostaRicaandKenyaasthetwoVice-Chairmen.For1999,thebureauconsistsofFernandoEnriquePetrella(Argentina),asChairman,thedelegationsofBahrainandNamibiaprovidingthetwoVice-Chairmen.xx-x  DuringtheperiodcoveredbythisreporttheCommittee  G heldsevenmeetings.xx-x  Underresolution1132(1997),theEconomic J CommunityofWestAfricanStates(ECOWAS),isrequiredtoreporttotheCommitteeevery30daysonallactivitiesundertakeninregardtotheimplementationoftheprovisionsoftheresolutionrelatingtothearmsembargoandthesupplyofpetroleumandpetroleumproducts.Asat15June1999,ECOWAShassubmittedfourreportstotheCommittee,on5November1997(S/1997/895),15December1997,21January1998and19March1998.xx-x  Pursuanttoresolution1171(1998),theCommittee PT reportedtotheCouncil,on7Augustand15December1998(S/1998/740andS/1998/1170),onnotificationsreceivedfromStatesontheexportofarmsandrelatedmatrielto RW SierraLeone,aswellasonnotificationsofimportsofarmsandrelatedmatrielmadebytheGovernmentofSierra 8Y Leone.xx-x  ThenewconsolidatedguidelinesoftheCommitteefor !\ theconductofitswork,adoptedon18June1998,incorporatedtherelevantprovisionsofresolution1171(1998).TheguidelinesweretransmittedbytheChairmantoallStates,internationalorganizationsandspecializedagenciesbyanoteverbaleon18June1998.xx-x  WithreferencetoSecurityCouncilresolution1196 &!c (1998),theCommitteesinceitsinceptionhasmaintainedcontactwithECOWASanditsMonitoringGroup(ECOMOG)ontheimplementationofthearmsembargoandallegedviolations.Duringtheperiodunderreview,theCommitteeconsideredanumberofallegedviolationsofthesanctionsregime.Insomecases,theChairmanrequested additionalinformationregardingtheallegedviolationsfrom 6,&j thePermanentRepresentativesoftheMemberStatesconcerned.   x Inresponsetoreportsoftheallegedpresenceof  LiberiancombatantsinSierraLeone,inviolationofthesanctionsregime,therepresentativeofLiberia,inaletterdated4August1998totheChairmanoftheCommittee,statedthattheallegedactivitywasnotsupportedorsanctionedbytheGovernmentofLiberia.DirecttalkshadbeenheldbythePresidentsofLiberiaandSierraLeoneatAbujaon2July1998,asameansofstrengtheningthetiesbetweenthetwocountries,and,asafurtherconfidencebuildingmeasure,PresidentKabbahhadpaidanofficialvisittoLiberiaon20July1998.ItwashopedthattheenhancedcooperationbetweenthetwoGovernmentswouldenablethemtotakemeasureswhichwouldpreventtheirrespectiveterritoriesfrombeingusedforsubversiveactivities.TheCommitteetooknoteofthatcommunication.  x Atits6thmeeting,on25November1998,the   CommitteeendorsedaproposedvisitoftheChairmantoSierraLeoneandneighbouringcountriestobeundertakenpursuanttoresolution1196(1998),inwhichtheCouncilwelcomedtheinitiativeoftheChairmenoftheCommitteestovisitcountriesintheregion.  x InDecember1998,theChairmanvisitedSierraLeone  andLiberiatoassesstheimplementationofresolution1171(1998)andtoenhancerespectforthearmsembargoandtravelrestrictionsinforceagainstthenon-governmentalforcesofSierraLeone.Extensivediscussionswereheldwiththeleadersofthetwocountries,UnitedNationspersonnelandagencies,andwithECOMOGcommandersandnon-governmentalorganizations.On18December,theChairmanbriefedtheSecurityCouncilonhisvisittotheregion.  x Atits7thmeeting,on25January1999,theCommittee  % tookactionwithregardtotherecommendationsmadeintheCommitteesannualreporttotheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/1236).TheCommitteeagreedtoreaffirmtheneedforcloseandcontinuedcooperationwithECOWASandtheUnitedNationsObserverMissioninSierraLeone(UNOMSIL),byrenewingitsrequestforregularreportstotheCommitteepertainingtocompliancewiththearmsembargoandotheraspectsofthesanctionsregimeagainstSierraLeone.Inanefforttoimprovecompliancewiththetravelbanineffectunderthesanctionsregime,theCommitteeagreedtorequestadditionalinformationfromthePermanentMissionofSierraLeonetotheUnitedNationsinanefforttoupdatethelistofmembersoftheformermilitaryjuntaandtheRevolutionaryUnitedFront(RUF).MembersoftheCommitteeandotherMemberStateswereinvitedtosubmitanyrelevantinformationinthisregard.In *-'5 connectionwithallegedviolationsofthearmsembargo,theChairmanwasrequestedbytheCommitteetoseekfurtherinformationfromtheMemberStatesconcerned.xx-x  Atthe8thmeetingoftheCommittee,on12March, P9 FrancisOkelo,SpecialEnvoyoftheSecretary-GeneraltoSierraLeone,briefedthemembersondevelopmentsinthecountrysinceJanuary1999.TheChairmanwasrequestedbythememberstoseekinformationfromECOWASregardingarmsandrelatedmatriel(nature,type,quantity 8 > andpossibleorigin)retrievedbyECOMOGfromtheformermilitaryjuntainSierraLeoneand/orRUF.xx-x  On16April,inaletteraddressedtotherepresentative 4 B ofSierraLeone,theCommitteeapprovedarequestfromthatGovernment,dated14April1999,foranexemptiontoparagraph5ofresolution1171(1998),foraninitialperiodof30days,toallowforthetravelon18April,toTogo,ofCorporalFodaySayabanaSankohandadelegationoftheArmedForcesRevolutionaryCouncil/RevolutionaryUnitedFront,inordertofacilitatethepeaceprocess.On19May,inthelightofthecontinuingdialogue,andreportsofaceasefireagreement,aswellasplanneddirecttalksbetweenthepartiesconcerned,theCommitteeapprovedanextensionoftheexemptionforanadditional30days.xx-x  Atits10thmeeting,on3May,theCommittee O consideredareportfromtheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandonapossibleviolationofthearmsembargo,involvinganallegedairshipmentofarmsfromUkraineviaBurkinaFaso,withdeliverythroughLiberia,totherebelsinSierraLeone.MembersexpressedappreciationfortheinformationreceivedfromUkraineandBurkinaFaso,agreedtorequestadditionalinformationfromECOWASandLiberia,andtoaskUkraineandBurkinaFasoforfurtherinformationonthetypeandquantityofweaponsshipped.TheCommitteealsoagreedtosendalettertotheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandrequestinginformationontheinvolvementofacompanyregisteredinGibraltarinthismatter.h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter99 $6` 0 x 0x#x#SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution1160(1998)h jee  #idS 3    O,  '<"c##         xx-x  For1998,thebureauoftheCommitteeconsistedof )$f CelsoL.N.Amorim(Brazil)asChairmanandthedelegationsofKenyaandPortugalasVice-Chairmen.For 1999,Mr.Amorimwasre-electedChairman,thedelegations ,^&i oftheGambiaandtheNetherlandsprovidingthetwoVice-Chairmen.   x Duringtheperiodunderreview,theCommitteeheld  sixmeetingsandprocessedaconsiderablenumberofincomingcommunications.TheCommitteeconsideredseveralreportsonviolationsoftheprohibitionsestablishedinresolutions1160(1998)and1199(1998)fromorganizationsparticipatinginthemonitoringoftheprohibitions.WhiletheDanubeCommission,theWesternEuropeanUnionandtheNorthAtlanticTreatyOrganizationStabilizationForcereportedtheirobservationsontheimplementationofresolution1160(1998),theEuropeanCommunityMonitoringMission,theUnitedNationsPreventiveDeploymentForceandtheOrganizationforSecurityandCooperationinEuropereportedpossibleviolations.Inaccordancewiththeguidelinesfortheconductofitswork,theCommitteeregularlyconsideredinformationconcerningpossibleviolationsretrievedbyitssecretariatfrompublicsources.  x Inaccordancewiththeprovisionsofparagraph9(e) t ofresolution1160(1998),theCommitteeconsideredreplies < receivedfromStatesconcerningthemeasurestheyhadinstitutedformeetingtheobligationssetoutinparagraph12oftheresolution.Asat15June1999,54replieshavebeenreceived.xx-x  TheCommitteeissuedanumberofpressrelease  n containing,interalia,appealstoallStatestoprovide  6 informationrelatingtoviolationorallegedviolationoftheprohibitionsestablishedbytheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Thefirstconsultationmeetingoforganizations    participatinginmonitoringtheprohibitionsestablishedbyresolution1160(1998)washeldon19October1998inNewYork.Thesecondmeetingonthemonitoringofthearmsembargoandotherprohibitionswasheldon14December1998atVienna.xx-x  On26February1999,theCommitteeapprovedits  ' reporttotheSecurityCouncilcoveringtheworkoftheCommitteefromitsestablishmentinApril1998byresolution1160(1998)untiltheendofDecember1998(S/1998/216). - ((  v-     TRX3'"Letter (Portrait)X3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)T    g!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=,, O, O, O, O, 33        & 2SSS7  d d7M^XN^YVV  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9?!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   R^ZS^[g!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Appendicesh  ]#idS 3    O,            h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    :::  Ih w -#idS 3    O,             h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    0 : 0:#:#MembershipoftheSecurityCouncil  ## 0 : 0:#:#duringtheyears1998and1999h \ #idS 3    O,    ##         ~ !: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A~ 1998   Bahrain  1999  Argentina     Brazil    Bahrain     China    Brazil     CostaRica    Canada     France    China     Gabon    France     Gambia    Gabon !+   Japan    Gambia 8B   Kenya    Malaysia OY   Portugal    Namibia fp   RussianFederation    Netherlands }!   Slovenia    RussianFederation #   Sweden    Slovenia % 33  UnitedKingdomofGreatBritain    UnitedKingdomofGreatBritain ' 33  andNorthernIreland    andNorthernIreland is(   UnitedStatesofAmerica    UnitedStatesofAmerica *   ,   TRX3'"Letter (Portrait)X3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)T    ~g!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A~,, O, O, O, O, 33        & 2SSSS7  d d7R^\S^]VV  & 2 Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9?!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   T^^U^_g!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    :::  IIh  N#idS 3    O,            h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    0 : 0:#:#Representativesanddeputy,alternateandactingrepresentatives v accreditedtotheSecurityCouncilh ~ 4#idS 3    O,  x##         Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9?!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A    x Thefollowingrepresentativesanddeputy,alternateandactingrepresentativesservedontheSecurityCouncilduring B L  theperiodfrom16June1998to15June1999.*!V O#  *           4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2*SSS5 5  & 2 &  Argentina a   o 3    x Representative:     x Mr.FernandoEnriquePetrellao[ 3     Ru 33  Ru[ 33  o 3    x Deputyrepresentative:     x Ms.AnaMaraRamrezo 3   gq    x o 3  Alternaterepresentatives: }   x Ms.AnaMaraMoglia EO   x Mr.OsvaldoNarcisoMrsico     x Mr.RicardoLuisBocalandro    x Mrs.SilviaLilianaFernndezdeGurmendi    x Mr.HolgerFedericoMartinsen eo   x Mr.HoracioH.FernndezPalacio -7   x Ms.ValeriaMaraGonzlezPosse    x Mr.MarianoSim;nPadr;s    x Mrs.GabrielaMartinic    x Mr.MateoEstreme MW   x Mr.GuillermoKendall   o 3  '`% &  Bahrain  # o 3    x Representative:  %   x Mr.JassimMohammedBuallayo' 3   & o 3    x Deputyrepresentative: (   x Mr.RashidSaadAlDosari ) o" 3  o 3    x Alternaterepresentatives: ! +   x Mr.TawfeeqAhmedAlMansoor !,   x Mr.EbrahimMubarakAlDosari "-   x Mr.AhmedMohamedAlDosari Z#d .   x Mr.AbdullaAhmedAlKhalifa "$,!/    x Mr.MohammedSalehMohammedSaleh'  $!0 o" 3  & j  Brazil   0 o 3  xx-x  Representatives:  2 xx-x  Mr.CelsoLuizNunesAmorim  3 xx-x  Mr.GelsonFonseca,Jr.o 3   Q[ 4 o 3  xx-x  Deputyrepresentatives: gq 6 xx-x  Mr.HenriqueR.Valle /97 xx-x  Mr.LuisTupyCaldasdeMourao  3   8 o 3  xx-x  Alternaterepresentatives:  : xx-x  Mr.JosEduardoM.Felicio ; xx-x  Mr.AntoniodeAguiarPatriota < xx-x  Mr.PauloCordeirodeAndradePinto eo= xx-x  Mr.AntonioJosFerreiraSimes -7> xx-x  Mrs.MarcelaMariaNicodemos ? xx-x  Ms.MaraCelinaAssump odoVallePereira @ xx-x  Mr.EnioCordeiro A oW 3  'j ` Canada a cmD o 3  xx-x  Representative: yF xx-x  Mr.RobertR.Fowlero 3   AKG o 3  xx-x  Deputyrepresentative: WaI xx-x  Mr.MichelDuvalo 3   )J o 3  xx-x  Alternaterepresentatives: 5?L xx-x  Mr.RossHynes M xx-x  Ms.BarbaraGibson  N xx-x  Mr.T.MichaelSnell !O xx-x  Mr.JohnT.Holmes U"_P xx-x  Mr.AndrasVamosGoldman #' Q xx-x  Mr.DavidR.Angell # R xx-x  Mr.ArifLalani $!S xx-x  Mr.BernardS.Saunders u%"T xx-x  Mr.AndrFran oisGiroux =&G#U xx-x  Mr.MichaelHarvey '$V xx-x  Ms.EllenWright '$W xx-x  Ms.AnneBurgess (%X xx-x  Ms.AnnFlanaganov  3  ])g&Y  Ї & } China   o 3    x Representative:    x Mr.QinHuasuno  3    o 3    x Deputyrepresentative:    x Mr.ShenGuofango 3   f  o 3    x Alternaterepresentatives: |    x Mr.LiuJieyi D     x Mr.CuiTiankai  b    x Mr.ChenXuo 3    *  '}  &  CostaRica b u o 3    x Representative:     x Mr.BerndNiehausQuesadao 3   S  o 3    x Deputyrepresentative: i    x Mr.MelvinSenzBiolleyo 3   1  o 3    x Alternaterepresentatives: G    x Ms.NazarethA.Incera e   x Ms.AnaPatriciaChaves -   x Ms.LilianaHernndezValverde    x Mr.CarlosFernandoDazPaniagua g   x Ms.OrianaVargasdeMendiola / o 3    x Ms.JessicaLangSchachtel M ' uh &  France   o 3    x Representative: !   x Mr.AlainDejammetom 3   v" o 3    x Deputyrepresentative: $   x Mr.YvesDoutriauxo\ 3   T% o 3    x Alternaterepresentatives: j'   x Mr.PascalTeixeiradaSilva 2( oU 3    x Mr.FrancoisAlabrune P) '? & E Gabon  !, o 3    x Representative: ".   x Mr.DenisDangueRwakao 3   y#/ o 3    x Deputyrepresentative: $1   x Mr.CharlesEssongho 3   W%2 o 3    x Alternaterepresentatives: m& 4   x Mr.GuyMarcelEboumy 5'!5   x Mr.AlfredMoungaraMoussotsi 'S"6   x Mr.DominiqueRogerNkazengany (#7 o  3    x Mr.GrgoireLomba )#8 'E !  *$:  &   Gambia  : o 3  xx-x  Representative: < xx-x  Mr.BaboucarrBlaiseIsmailaJagneo.  3   = o 3  xx-x  Alternaterepresentatives: ? xx-x  Mr.CrispinGrayJohnson f @ o-  3  xx-x  Mr.MaudoTouray . A ' Japan b  %D o 3  xx-x  Representatives:  ;F xx-x  Mr.HisashiOwada  G o   3  xx-x  Mr.YukioSatoh uH o 3  xx-x  Deputyrepresentative:  J xx-x  Mr.MasakiKonishio!  3   S K o 3  xx-x  Alternaterepresentatives: i M xx-x  Mr.YukioTakasu 1 N o"  3  xx-x  Mr.AkioTanaka O O  &  Kenya b R o 3  xx-x  Representative: T xx-x  Mr.NjugunaM.Mahugu,OGWoQ$  3   xU o 3  xx-x  Deputyrepresentative: W xx-x  MissRoseA.OderaoK%  3   VX o 3  xx-x  Alternaterepresentatives: lZ xx-x  Mr.ThomasB.Amolo 4[ xx-x  Mr.WanyamburaMwambia R\ xx-x  Mr.ThuitaMwangi ] xx-x  Mr.JamesKihwaga ^ oD&  3  xx-x  MissAminaMohammed T_ '  $ &  Malaysia a Kb o 3  xx-x  Representative:  ad xx-x  Mr.HasmyAgamo(  3    )e o 3  xx-x  Deputyrepresentative: !?g o)  3  xx-x  Mr.RastamMohd.Isa "h o 3  xx-x  Alternaterepresentatives: #j xx-x  Mr.AzlanMan $k xx-x  Mr.MisranKarmain W%l xx-x  Mr.AbdulKhalidOthman &u m xx-x  Mr.RaniIsmailHadibinAli &=!n xx-x  Mr.AmranMohamedZin '"o xx-x  Mr.ShahrilEffendyAbd.Ghany w("p  o*  3  xx-x  Ms.RoslanAbdulRahman' t( ?)#q  &   Namibia a  o 3    x Representative:    x Mr.MartinAndjabao-  3    o 3    x Deputyrepresentative:    x Mrs.SelmaAshipalaMusavyio.  3   f  o 3    x Alternaterepresentatives: |    x Mr.GerhardTheron D     x Mr.GeorgeLiswaniso  b    x Ms.AinaE.Iiyambo  *    x Mr.GeorgeKaxuxwena    o/  3    x Mr.TjiTjaiUanivi d  ' p- &  Netherlands a [  o 3    x Representative: q    x Mr.A.PetervanWalsumo 2  3   9  o 3    x Deputyrepresentatives: O    x Mr.A.C.M.Hamer    x Mr.J.W.Scheffers  o3  3    x Mr.A.Kooijmans Q o 3    x Alternaterepresentatives: g   x Mrs.MonicaT.G.vanDaalen /   x Mr.RobertW.Zaagman M   x Mr.Fran oisNaeff    x Mr.PeterMollema  o4  3    x Mrs.P.J.Genee O ' 1 &  Portugal b F" o 3    x Representative: \$   x Mr.Ant;nioMonteiroo6  3   $% o 3    x Deputyrepresentative: :'   x Mr.JosTadeuSoareso7  3   ( o 3    x Alternaterepresentatives:  *   x Mrs.AnaMartinsGomes !+   x Mr.NunoBrito R",   x Mr.Ant;nioRicocaFreire #p-   x Ms.MariaAmliaPaiva #8.   x Mr.RuiVinhas $/   x Mr.Ant;nioNunesdeMelo r%0   x Mr.Jo oMadureira :& 1   x Mr.JosAlbertodeSousa 'X!2   x Mrs.MariaReginaSerr oEmerson ' "3   x Mr.FernandoJo odaCostaCabral ("4 o8  3    x AndresenGuimar es Z)#5 '6  p*$7  & -  RussianFederation  7 o 3  xx-x  Representative: 9 xx-x  Mr.SergeyV.LavrovoQ=  3   : o 3  xx-x  Deputyrepresentatives: < xx-x  Mr.YuriyV.Fedotov f = xx-x  Mr.AlexanderV.Zmeevsky . > xx-x  Mr.AndreiE.GranovskyoE> 3    L? o 3  xx-x  Alternaterepresentatives:  bA xx-x  Mr.VladimirN.Sergeev  *B xx-x  Mr.SergueiN.Karev  C xx-x  Mr.OlegN.Chtcherbak dD xx-x  Mr.VadimS.Smirnov , E xx-x  Mr.AnatoliD.Viktorov J F xx-x  Mr.VladimirF.Zaemsky  G xx-x  Mr.KonstantinK.Dolgovo? 3    H '-  = & g Slovenia  %{ K o 3  xx-x  Representative: ;M xx-x  Mr.DaniloTrkoB 3   YN o 3  xx-x  Alternaterepresentatives: oP xx-x  Mr.Samuelbogar 7Q xx-x  Mr.JanezLenarcic R xx-x  Ms.AnitaPipan qS xx-x  Ms.SanjatiglicoC 3   9T 'g%B &  Sweden b 0W o 3  xx-x  Representative: FY xx-x  Mr.HansDahlgrenoE 3   Z o 3  xx-x  Deputyrepresentative: $\ xx-x  Mr.AndersLidnoF 3   ] o 3  xx-x  Alternaterepresentatives: _ xx-x  Mr.HenrikSalander t ` xx-x  Mr.PerNorstrm H  M QG+}!3 !!  !!Q3895 C9%AK" CThesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia C9%AK# C26June1998 QG+AK$3 !!  !!Q3896 C9%DN% CChildrenandarmedconflict C9%DN& C29June1998 QG+DN'3 !!  !!Q3897 C9%GQ( CChildrenandarmedconflict C9%GQ) C29June1998 QG+GQ*3 !!  !!Q3898 C9%JT+ CThesituationinCyprus C9%JT, C29June1998 QG+JT-3 !!  !!Q C9%MW. C0  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsoperationinCyprus(S/1998/488andAdd.1) MC/0 M QG+MW13 !!  !!Q C9%2 C0  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneralonhismissionofgoodofficesinCyprus(S/1998/518) MC/4 M QG+53 !!  !!Q3899 C9%6 CThesituationinAngola C9%7 C29June1998 QG+83 !!  !!Q C9%9 C0  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsObserverMissioninAngola(S/1998/524) MC/; M QG+<3 !!  !!Q3900 C9%= CThesituationintheoccupiedArabterritories C9%> C30June1998 QG+?3 !!  !!Q C9%@ C0  Letterdated23June1998fromtheChargdaffairesa.i.ofthePermanentMissionoftheSudantotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/558) MC/! +C M QG+D3 !!  !!Q3901 C9%$!.E CThesituationinCroatia C9%$!.F C2July1998 QG+$!.G3 !!  !!Q C9%'"1H C0  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsPoliceSupportGroup(S/1998/500) MC/"J M QG+'"1K3 !!  !!Q3902 C9%# L CThesituationinSierraLeone C9%# M C13July1998 QG+# N3 !!  !!Q C9%$!O C0  FifthreportoftheSecretaryGeneralonthesituationinSierraLeone(S/1998/486andAdd.1) MC/%"Q M QG+$!R3 !!  !!Q3903 C9%&#S C0  Letterdated29June1998fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil MC/s'}$U M13July1998 QG+&#V3 !!  !!Q C9%v(%W C0  Letterdated25June1998fromthePermanentRepresentativeoftheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongototheUnitedNationsaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral MC/)'Z M QG+v(%[3 !!  !!Q C9%*(\ C0  Letterdated25June1998fromthePermanentRepresentativeofRwandatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral MC/+(^ MYO3*(_3 !!   !!Y3904 C9%W! 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C13July1998 QG+W!3 !!  !!Q C9%Z$ C0  Letterdated23June1998fromtheChargdaffairesa.i.ofthePermanentMissionoftheSudantotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/558) MC/  M QG+Z$3 !!  !!Q3905 C9%   CThesituationintheCentralAfricanRepublic C9%   C14July1998 QG+  3 !!  !!Q C9%   C0  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsMissionintheCentralAfricanRepublic(S/1998/540) MC/ m M QG+ 3 !!  !!Q3906 C9% p CThesituationinAfghanistan C9% p C14July1998 QG+ p3 !!  !!Q C9%s C0  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/532) MC/s M QG+s3 !!  !!Q3907 C9%v CThesituationinCroatia C9%v C15July1998 QG+v3 !!  !!Q C9%y  C0  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsMissionofObserversinPrevlaka(S/1998/578) MC/p:  M QG+y 3 !!  !!Q3908 C9%s=  CInternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryofRwandaandRwandanCitizensResponsibleforSuchViolationsCommittedintheTerritoryofNeighbouringStates C9% ! C15July1998 QG+s= "3 !!  !!Q C9%# C0  Letterdated8July1998fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/640) MC/zD% M QG+&3 !!  !!Q3909 C9%}G' CThesituationinBosniaandHerzegovina C9%}G( C16July1998 QG+}G)3 !!  !!Q C9%J* C0  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsMissioninBosniaandHerzegovina(S/1998/227andCorr.1andAdd.1) MC/A , M QG+J-3 !!  !!Q C9%D. C0  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsMissioninBosniaandHerzegovina(S/1998/491) MC/0 M QG+D13 !!  !!Q3910 C9%2 CThesituationconcerningWesternSahara C9%3 C20July1998 QG+43 !!  !!Q C9% 5 C0  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneralonthesituationconcerningWesternSahara(S/1998/634) MC/7 M QG+ 83 !!  !!Q3911 C9%9 CThesituationintheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia C9%: C21July1998 QG+;3 !!  !!Q C9%< C0  ReportsoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsPreventiveDeploymentForce(S/1998/454andCorr.1andS/1998/644) MC/ ]> M QG+?3 !!  !!Q3912 C9%!`@ CThesituationinGeorgia C9%!`A C30July1998 QG+!`B3 !!  !!Q C9%"cC C0  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneralconcerningthesituationinAbkhazia,Georgia(S/1998/647andAdd.1) MC/Z#$E M QG+"cF3 !!  !!Q3913 C9%]$'G CThesituationintheMiddleEast C9%]$'H C30July1998 QG+]$'I3 !!  !!Q C9%`%*J C0  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsInterimForceinLebanon(S/1998/652) MC/!&L M QG+`%*M3 !!  !!Q3914 C9%$'N CThesituationinAfghanistan C9%$'O C6August1998 QG+$'P3 !!  !!Q3915 C9%'( Q CThreatstopeaceandsecuritycausedbyinternationalterroristacts C9%'( R C13August1998 QG+'( S3 !!  !!Q3916 C9%*)!T CThesituationinAngola C9%*)!U C13August1998 QG+*)!V3 !!  !!Q C9%-*"W C0  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsObserverMissioninAngola(S/1998/723) MC/*#Y M UK/-*"Z3 !!  !!U3917 C9%W! 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C27August1998 QG+~!3 !!  !!Q C9%xB" C0  Letterdated24August1998fromtheActingPermanentRepresentativesoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/795) MC/& M QG+xB'3 !!  !!Q3921 C9%( CThesituationinAfghanistan C9%) C28August1998 QG+*3 !!  !!Q3922 C9%+ CThesituationconcerningtheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo C9%, C31August1998 QG+-3 !!  !!Q3923 C9%. CConsiderationofthedraftreportoftheSecurityCounciltotheGeneralAssembly C9%O0 C9September1998 QG+13 !!  !!Q3924 C9%R2 CThesituationbetweenIraqandKuwait C9%R3 C9September1998 QG+R43 !!  !!Q3925 C9%U5 CThesituationinAngola C9%U6 C15September1998 QG+U73 !!  !!Q C9% X8 C0  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsObserverMissioninAngola(S/1998/838) MC/O!: M QG+ X;3 !!  !!Q3926 C9%R"< CThesituationinAfghanistan C9%R"= C15September1998 QG+R">3 !!  !!Q3927 C9%U#? 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C0  Letterdated20November1998fromtheChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)concerningthesituationbetweenIraqandKuwaitaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/1104) MC/$jC M QG+]"'D3   Q3947 C9%%]E CThesituationintheMiddleEast C9%%]F C25November1998 QG+%]G3   Q C9%&PH C0  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsDisengagementObserverForce(S/1998/1073) MC/G' J M QG+&PK3   Q3948 C9%:(!L CThesituationinGeorgia C9%:(!M C25November1998 QG+:(!N3   Q C9%-)!O C0  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneralconcerningthesituationinAbkhazia,Georgia(S/1998/1012andAdd.1) MC/)"Q M QG+-)!R3   Q3949 C9%*#S CThequestionconcerningHaiti C9%*#T C25November1998 QG+*#U3   Q C9%+$V C0  ReportsoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsCivilianPoliceMissioninHaiti(S/1998/796andS/1998/1064) MC/,_%X M UK/+$Y3   U39500  MC/O M ThesituationinAfrica C9%O C30November1998 QG+O3   Q C9%B  C0  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneralonthecausesofconflictandthepromotionofdurablepeaceandsustainabledevelopmentinAfrica(S/1998/318) MC/  M QG+B 3   Q3951 C9%  CThesituationinAngola C9%   C3December1998 QG+  3   Q C9%   C0  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsObserverMissioninAngola(S/1998/1110) MC/ t  M QG+ 3   Q3952 C9% g CThesituationinAfghanistan C9% g C8December1998 QG+ g3   Q C9% Z C0  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/1109) MC/ Z M QG+ Z3   Q C9%M C0  Letterdated23November1998fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/1139) MC/D M QG+M3   Q3953 C9%7  CThesituationconcerningtheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo C9%7  C11December1998 QG+7 3   Q3954 C9%*  CMaintenanceofpeaceandsecurityandpostconflictpeacebuilding C9%*  C16and23December1998 QG+ 3   Q3955 C9%  CThesituationbetweenIraqandKuwait C9% ! 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C0  Letterdated14December1998fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/1166) MC/A M QG+B3 !!  !!Q3960 C9% C CThesituationinAngola C9% D C23December1998 QG+ E3 !!  !!Q3961 C9%!F CMaintenanceofpeaceandsecurityandpostconflictpeacebuilding C9%!G C29December1998 QG+!H3 !!  !!Q3962 C9%"I CThesituationinAngola C9%"J C31December1998 QG+"K3 !!  !!Q3963 C9%#L CThesituationinSierraLeone C9%#M C7January1999 QG+#N3 !!  !!Q3964 C9%$O CThesituationinSierraLeone C9%$P C12January1999 QG+$Q3 !!  !!Q C9%%R C0  ThirdprogressreportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsObserverMissioninSierraLeone(S/1998/1176) MC/&ST M QG+%U3 !!  !!Q C9%'V V C0  SpecialreportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsObserverMissioninSierraLeone(S/1999/20) MC/M(!X M QG+'V Y3 !!  !!Q3965 C9%P)"Z CThesituationinAngola C9%P)"[ C12January1999 QG+P)"\3 !!  !!Q3966 C9%S*#] CThesituationinCroatia C9%S*#^ C15January1999 QG+S*#_3 !!  !!Q C9%V+ $` C0  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsMissionofObserversinPrevlaka(S/1999/16) MC/,$b M UK/V+ $c3 !!  !!U3967 C9%W! 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C21July C9%T^@ CThesituationintheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaVVBV.X C9%T^A C7C QG+T^B3 !!  !!Q1187(1998) C9%<FC C30July C9%<FD CThesituationinGeorgiaVVBV.;;6 C9%<FE C14 QG+<FF3 !!  !!Q1188(1998) C9%$.G C30July C9%$.H CThesituationintheMiddleEastVVBV.  > C9%$.I C6B QG+$.J3 !!  !!Q1189(1998) C9% K C13August C9% L CThreatstopeaceandsecuritycausedbyinternationalterroristactsVVBV.b C9% M C15 QG+ N3 !!  !!Q1190(1998) C9%O C13August C9%P CThesituationinAngolaVVBV.5 C9%Q C2 QG+R3 !!  !!Q1191(1998) C9%S C27August C9%T CInternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsiblefor U SeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryoftheFormerYugoslaviaVVBV.D C9%(2W C7E QG+X3 !!  !!Q1192(1998) C9%Y C27August C9%Z CLettersdated20and23December1991,fromFrance,theUnited [ KingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaVVBV.''( C9%\f] C16 QG+^3 !!  !!Q1193(1998) C9%DN_ C28August C9%DN` CThesituationinAfghanistanVVBV.66: C9%DNa C11 QG+DNb3 !!  !!Q1194(1998) C9%, 6c C9September C9%, 6d CThesituationbetweenIraqandKuwaitVVBV.C C9%, 6e C1 QG+, 6f3 !!  !!Q1195(1998) C9%!g C15September C9%!h CThesituationinAngolaVVBV.5 C9%!i C2 QG+!j3 !!  !!Q1196(1998) C9%!k C16September C9%!l CThesituationinAfricaVVBV.5 C9%!m C17 QG+!n3 !!  !!Q1197(1998) C9%"o C18September C9%"p CThesituationinAfricaVVBV.5 C9%"q C17 QG+"r3 !!  !!Q1198(1998) C9%# s C18September C9%# t CThesituationconcerningWesternSaharaVVBV.--E C9%# u C13 QG+# v3 !!  !!Q1199(1998) C9%$!w C23September C9%$!x CLetterdated11March1998fromtheDeputyPermanentRepresentative $!y oftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandtotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilVVBV._ C9%& #{ C7D QG+$!|3 !!  !!Q C9%&#} C C9%&#~ CLetterdated27March1998fromthePermanentRepresentativeofthe &# UnitedStatesofAmericatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil C9%4(>% C QG+&#3 !!  !!Q1200(1998) C9%)&& C30September C9%)&& CInternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsiblefor )&& SeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryofRwandaandRwandanCitizensResponsibleforSuchViolationsCommittedintheTerritoryofNeighbouringStatesVVBV.Z C9%+( C12A QG+)&&3 !!  !!Q________________ C9%+) C C9%+) C C9%+) C UK++)3 !!  !!U0  *ChapterorsectionofthepresentreportcontaininganaccountoftheCouncilsconsiderationoftherelevantsubject. f\@,)## !!   !!f1201(1998) C9%9! C15October C9%9! CThesituationintheCentralAfricanRepublicVVBV.K C9%9! C10 QG+9!3 !!  !!Q1202(1998) C9%!  C15October C9%!  CThesituationinAngolaVVBV.5 C9%!  C2 QG+! 3 !!  !!Q1203(1998) C9%   C24October C9%   CLetterdated11March1998fromtheDeputyPermanentRepresentative    oftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandtotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilVVBV._ C9%U =  C7D QG+ 3 !!  !!Q C9%= % C C9%= % CLetterdated27March1998fromthePermanentRepresentativeofthe = % UnitedStatesofAmericatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil C9% q C QG+= %3 !!  !!Q1204(1998) C9%q Y C30October C9%q Y CThesituationconcerningWesternSaharaVVBV.--E C9%q Y C13 QG+q Y3 !!  !!Q1205(1998) C9%YA C5November C9%YA CThesituationbetweenIraqandKuwaitVVBV.C C9%YA C1 QG+YA3 !!  !!Q1206(1998) C9%A) C12November C9%A) CThesituationinTajikistanandalongtheTajikAfghanborderVVBV.[ C9%A) C20 QG+A) 3 !!  !!Q1207(1998) C9%) ! 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Q1216(1998) C9%G   C21December C9%H   CThesituationinGuineaBissauVVBV.< C9%I   C19 QG+J3 !!   !! Q1217(1998) C9%mK   C22December C9%mL   CThesituationinCyprusVVBV.5 C9%mM   C5 QG+mN3 !!   !! Q1218(1998) C9%mUO   C22December C9%mUP   CThesituationinCyprusVVBV.5 C9%mUQ   C5 QG+mUR3 !!   !! Q1219(1998) C9%U=S   C31December C9%U=T   CThesituationinAngolaVVBV.5 C9%U=U   C2 QG+U=V3 !!   !! Q1220(1999) C9%=%W   C12January C9%=%X   CThesituationinSierraLeoneVVBV.YY; C9%=%Y   C8 QG+=%Z3 !!   !! Q1221(1999) C9%% [   C12January C9%% \   CThesituationinAngolaVVBV.5 C9%% ]   C2 QG+% ^3 !!   !! Q1222(1999) C9% _   C15January C9% `   CThesituationinCroatiaVVBV.6 C9% a   C7A QG+ b3 !!   !! Q1223(1999) C9%c   C28January C9%d   CThesituationintheMiddleEastVVBV.  > C9%e   C6B QG+f3 !!   !! Q1224(1999) C9% g   C28January C9% h   CThesituationconcerningWesternSaharaVVBV.--E C9% i   C13 QG+ j3 !!   !! Q1225(1999) C9%!k   C28January C9%!l   CThesituationinGeorgiaVVBV.;;6 C9%!m   C14 QG+!n3 !!   !! Q1226(1999) C9%"o   C29January C9%"p   CThesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopiaVVBV.H C9%"q   C3 QG+"r3 !!   !! Q1227(1999) C9%#}s   C10February C9%#}t   CThesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopiaVVBV.H C9%#}u   C3 QG+#}v3 !!   !! Q1228(1999) C9%}$ew   C11February C9%}$ex   CThequestionconcerningWesternSaharaVVBV.""D C9%}$ey   C13 QG+}$ez3 !!   !! Q1229(1999) C9%e%M{   C26February C9%e%M|   CThesituationinAngolaVVBV.5 C9%e%M}   C2 QG+e%M~3 !!   !! Q1230(1999) C9%M&5   C26February C9%M&5   CThesituationintheCentralAfricanRepublicVVBV.K C9%M&5   C10 QG+M&53 !!   !! Q1231(1999) C9%5'    C11March C9%5'    CThesituationinSierraLeoneVVBV.YY; C9%5'    C8 QG+5' 3 !!   !! Q1232(1999) C9%(!   C30March C9%(!   CThequestionconcerningWesternSaharaVVBV.""D C9%(!   C13 QG+(!3 !!   !! Q1233(1999) C9%)!   C6April C9%)!   CThesituationinGuineaBissauVVBV.< C9%)!   C19 QG+)!3 !!   !! Q1234(1999) C9%)"   C9April C9%)"   CThesituationintheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongoVVBV.]]S C9%)"   C9B QG+)"3 !!   !! Q1235(1999) C9%*#   C30April C9%*#   CThesituationconcerningWesternSaharaVVBV.--E C9%*#   C13 QG+*#3 !!   !! Q1236(1999) C9%+$   C7May C9%+$   CThesituationinTimorVVBV.4 C9%+$   C24 QG++$3 !!   !! Q1237(1999) C9%,%   C7May C9%,%   CThesituationinAngolaVVBV.5 C9%,%   C2 UK/,%3 !!   !! U1238(1999) C9%9!   C14May C9%9!   CThesituationconcerningWesternSahara C9%9!   C13 QG+9!3 !!   !! Q1239(1999) C9%!    C14May C9%!    CSecurityCouncilresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998)and1203(1998) C9%   C7D QG+!  3 !!   !! Q1240(1999) C9%     C15May C9%     CThesituationinTajikistanandalongtheTajikAfghanborder C9%     C20 QG+  3 !!   !! Q1241(1999) C9%    C19May C9%    CInternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsiblefor   SeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryofRwandaandRwandanCitizensResponsibleforSuchViolationsCommittedintheTerritoryofNeighbouringStates C9% q   C12A QG+ 3 !!   !! Q1242(1999) C9%q Y   C21May C9%q Y   CThesituationbetweenIraqandKuwait C9%q Y   C1 QG+q Y3 !!   !! Q1243(1999) C9%YA   C27May C9%YA   CThesituationintheMiddleEast C9%YA   C6B QG+YA3 !!   !! Q1244(1999) C9%A)   C10June C9%A)   CSecurityCouncilresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998),1203(1998) A) and1239(1999) C9%    C7D QG+A)!3 !!   !! Q1245(1999) C9% "   C11June C9% #   CThesituationinSierraLeone C9% $   C8 QG+ %3 !!   !! Q1246(1999) C9% &   C11June C9% '   CThesituationinTimor C9% (   C25;1/ )3 !! M   ;I 3O,O,O,O,{g!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A{    #idld    *  4IC NH-6789:   A.-6789:C   O,O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9?!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A& 2SS55  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0  0xResolution1175(1998)of19June1998e ' ( O,O, O, O,#idid 3xx         0  0xTheSecurityCouncil,xx   x Recallingitspreviousrelevantresolutionsandin , particularitsresolutions986(1995)of14April1995,1111(1997)of4June1997,1129(1997)of12September1997,1143(1997)of4December1997,1153(1998)of20February1998and1158(1998)of25March1998,  x WelcomingtheletteroftheSecretaryGeneralof15  b  April1998(S/1998/330)annexingthesummaryofthereportofthegroupofexpertsestablishedpursuanttoparagraph12ofresolution1153(1998)andnotingtheassessmentthatunderexistingcircumstancesIraqisunabletoexportpetroleumorpetroleumproductssufficienttoproducethetotalsumof5.256billionUnitedStatesdollarsreferredtoinresolution1153(1998),  x WelcomingtheletteroftheSecretaryGeneralof29   May1998(S/1998/446)expressinghisapprovalofthedistributionplansubmittedbytheGovernmentofIraq,  x Convincedoftheneedtocontinuetheprogramme @ authorizedbyresolution1153(1998)asatemporarymeasuretoprovideforthehumanitarianneedsoftheIraqipeopleuntilfulfilmentbytheGovernmentofIraqoftherelevantresolutions,includingnotablyresolution687(1991)of3April1991,allowstheCounciltotakefurtheractionwithregardtotheprohibitionsreferredtoinresolution661(1990)of6August1990inaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthoseresolutions,  x Reaffirmingitsendorsement,inparagraph5of ! resolution1153(1998),oftherecommendationsoftheSecretaryGeneralinhisreportof1February1998(S/1998/90)concerninganimproved,ongoingandprojectbaseddistributionplan,  x ReaffirmingalsothecommitmentofallMemberStates  "' tothesovereigntyandterritorialintegrityofIraq,  x ActingunderChapterVIIoftheCharteroftheUnited "* Nations,  x 1.  AuthorizesStates,subjecttotheprovisionsof $- paragraph2below,topermit,notwithstandingtheprovisionsofparagraph3(c)ofresolution661(1990),theexporttoIraqofthenecessarypartsandequipmenttoenableIraqtoincreasetheexportofpetroleumandpetroleumproducts,inquantitiessufficienttoproducethesumestablishedinparagraph2ofresolution1153(1998);  x 2.  RequeststheCommitteeestablishedbyresolution N*$5 661(1990),orapanelofexpertsappointedbythatCommitteeforthispurpose,toapprovecontractsforthepartsandequipmentreferredtoinparagraph1above ,&8 accordingtolistsofpartsandequipmentapprovedbythatCommitteeforeachindividualproject;xx-x  3. l Decidesthatthefundsintheescrowaccount ; producedpursuanttoresolution1153(1998)uptoatotalof300millionUnitedStatesdollarsmaybeusedtomeetanyreasonableexpenses,otherthanexpensespayableinIraq,whichfollowdirectlyfromcontractsapprovedinaccordancewithparagraph2above;xx-x  4. l Decidesalsothattheexpensesdirectlyrelated  B tosuchexportsmay,untilthenecessaryfundsarepaidintotheescrowaccount,andfollowingapprovalofeachcontract,befinancedbylettersofcreditdrawnagainstfutureoilsales,theproceedsofwhicharetobedepositedintheescrowaccount;xx-x  5. l Notesthatthedistributionplanapprovedbythe  I SecretaryGeneralon29May1998,oranynewdistributionplanagreedbytheGovernmentofIraqandtheSecretaryGeneral,willremainineffect,asrequired,foreachsubsequentperiodicrenewalofthetemporaryhumanitarianarrangementsforIraqandthat,forthispurpose,theplanwillbekeptunderconstantreviewandamendedasnecessarythroughtheagreementoftheSecretaryGeneralandtheGovernmentofIraqandinamannerconsistentwithresolution1153(1998);xx-x  6. l ExpressesitsgratitudetotheSecretaryGeneral T formakingavailabletotheCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)acomprehensivereview,withcommentsbythegroupofexpertsestablishedpursuanttoparagraph12ofresolution1153(1998),ofthelistofpartsandequipmentpresentedbytheGovernmentofIraq,andrequeststheSecretaryGeneral,inaccordancewiththeintentionexpressedinhisletterof15April1998,toprovideforthemonitoringofthepartsandequipmentinsideIraq;xx-x  7. l Decidestoremainseizedofthematter.  N^ e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0 x 0x#x#Resolution1176(1998)of24June1998e >that > O,O, O, O,#idid 3"a##         xx-x  TheSecurityCouncil, #c xx-x  Reaffirmingitsresolution696(1991)of30May1991 $e andallsubsequentrelevantresolutions,inparticularresolution1173(1998)of12June1998,xx-x  Takingnoteoftheletterdated24June1998fromthe k'!i SecretaryGeneraltothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/566),xx-x  DeterminingthatthecurrentsituationinAngola *g$m constitutesathreattointernationalpeaceandsecurityintheregion, ,,&p   x ActingunderChapterVIIoftheCharteroftheUnited   Nations,  x 1.  DemandsthattheUni oNacionalparaa  IndependnciaTotaldeAngolacomplyfullyandunconditionallywiththeobligationsreferredtoinresolution1173(1998);  x 2.  Decidesthat,notwithstandingparagraph14of  L resolution1173(1998),themeasuresspecifiedinparagraphs11and12ofresolution1173(1998)shallcomeintoforcewithoutfurthernoticeat0001hoursEasternDaylightTimeon1July1998,unlesstheSecurityCouncildecides,onthebasisofareportbytheSecretaryGeneral,thattheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolahasfullycompliedwithallitsobligationsunderparagraph2ofresolution1173(1998);  x 3.  RequeststheCommitteeestablishedpursuantto L  resolution864(1993),notwithstandingparagraph20(b)ofresolution1173(1998),toreporttotheCouncilby7August1998regardingtheactionstakenbyStatestoimplementthemeasuresspecifiedinparagraphs11and12ofresolution1173(1998);  x 4.  RequestsMemberStates,notwithstanding J paragraph21ofresolution1173(1998),toprovidetotheCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993),nolaterthan22July1998,informationonthemeasurestheyhaveadoptedtoimplementtheprovisionsofparagraphs11and12ofresolution1173(1998);  x 5.  Decidestoremainactivelyseizedofthematter. H  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0  0xResolution1177(1998)of26June1998e Ithat J O,O, O, O,#idid 3?#xx           x TheSecurityCouncil, U%   x Expressinggraveconcernattheconflictbetween  k' EthiopiaandEritrea,itspolitical,humanitarianandsecurityimplicationsfortheregion,anditseffectonthecivilianpopulationsthere,  x AffirmingthecommitmentofallMemberStatestothe #, sovereigntyandterritorialintegrityofEthiopiaandEritrea,  x Affirmingtheprincipleofpeacefulsettlementof a%/ disputesandstressingthattheuseofarmedforceisnotacceptableasameansofaddressingterritorialdisputesorchangingcircumstancesontheground,  x NotingthattheofficialstatementsbytheGovernment (%#4 ofEthiopiaandtheGovernmentofEritreapledgingtodiscontinuethethreatofanduseofairstrikesintheconflicthavecontributedtothecontinuationoftheeffortstoachieveapeacefulresolutiontotheconflict,reducedthethreattothecivilianpopulationsaswellastheeconomicandsocial , '9 infrastructure,andenabledtheresumptionofnormaleconomicactivity,includingcommercialtransportation,xx-x  NotingthestrongtraditionaltiesbetweenEthiopiaand < Eritrea,xx-x  WelcomingtheofficialstatementsbytheGovernment f ? ofEthiopiaandtheGovernmentofEritreathattheysharetheultimategoalofdelimitinganddemarcatingtheircommonborderonthebasisofamutuallyagreeableandbindingarrangement,takingintoaccounttheCharteroftheOrganizationofAfricanUnity,colonialtreaties,andinternationallawapplicabletosuchtreaties,xx-x  NotingtheresolutionadoptedbytheCouncilof , G MinistersoftheOrganizationofAfricanUnityinspecialsessionon5June1998(S/1998/485),xx-x  CommendingtheeffortsoftheOrganizationofAfrican ( K Unityandofothers,incooperationwiththeOrganizationofAfricanUnity,toachieveapeacefulsettlementoftheconflict,xx-x  1. l Condemnstheuseofforceanddemandsthatboth @P partiesimmediatelyceasehostilitiesandrefrainfromfurtheruseofforce;xx-x  2. l Welcomesthecommitmentofthepartiestoa <T moratoriumonthethreatofanduseofairstrikes;xx-x  3. l Urgesthepartiestoexhaustallmeanstoachieve W apeacefulsettlementofthedispute;xx-x  4. l Expressesitsstrongsupportforthedecisionof Z theAssemblyofHeadsofStateandGovernmentoftheOrganizationofAfricanUnityon10June1998(S/1998/494)aswellasforthemissionandeffortsoftheHeadsofStateoftheOrganizationofAfricanUnityandurgestheOrganizationofAfricanUnitytofollowupasquicklyaspossible;xx-x  5. l Callsuponthepartiestocooperatefullywiththe h!b OrganizationofAfricanUnity;xx-x  6. l Alsocallsuponthepartiestoavoidanysteps F#e whichwouldaggravatetensionssuchasprovocativeactionsorstatementsandtotakestepstobuildconfidencebetweenthem,includingbyguaranteeingtherightsandsafetyofeachothersnationals;xx-x  7. l RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltomakeavailable |'!k hisgoodofficesinsupportofapeacefulresolutionoftheconflictandstandsreadytoconsiderfurtherrecommendationstothisend;xx-x  8. l AlsorequeststheSecretaryGeneraltoprovide *@%p technicalsupporttothepartiestoassistintheeventualdelimitationanddemarcationofthecommonborderbetweenz,&r EthiopiaandEritreaand,forthispurpose,establishesatrustfundandurgesallMemberStatestocontributetoit;  x 9.  Decidestoremainseizedofthematter.  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0  0xResolution1178(1998)of29June1998e a]94) ^ O,O, O, O,#idid 3) xx           x TheSecurityCouncil, ?    x WelcomingthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof10 U   June1998ontheUnitedNationsoperationinCyprus(S/1998/488andAdd.1),  x NotingthattheGovernmentofCyprushasagreedthat,  Q inviewoftheprevailingconditionsintheisland,itisnecessarytokeeptheUnitedNationsPeacekeepingForceinCyprusbeyond30June1998,  x ReaffirmingallitsearlierresolutionsonCyprus, i    x Notingwithconcernthattensionsalongtheceasefire   linesandrestrictionstothefreedomofmovementoftheForcecontinue,  x 1.  DecidestoextendthemandateoftheUnited %{ NationsPeacekeepingForceinCyprusforafurtherperiodendingon31December1998;  x 2.  Remindsbothsidesoftheirobligationstoprevent ! anyviolencedirectedagainstthepersonneloftheForce,tocooperatefullywiththeForceandtoensureitscompletefreedomofmovement;  x 3.  Callsuponthemilitaryauthoritiesonbothsides 9" torefrainfromanyaction,particularlyinthevicinityofthebufferzone,whichwouldexacerbatetensions;  x 4.  Underlinestheimportanceofearlyagreement 5& tothereciprocalmeasuresforthereductionoftensionalongtheceasefirelinesproposedandsubsequentlyadaptedbytheForce,notesthefactthatonlyonesidehassofaracceptedthispackage,callsforearlyagreementtoandrapidimplementationofreciprocalmeasuresandencouragestheForcetocontinueitseffortstowardsthatend;  x 5.  Reiteratesitsgraveconcernatthecontinuing #. excessiveandincreasinglevelsofmilitaryforcesandarmamentsintheRepublicofCyprusandtherateatwhichtheyarebeingexpanded,upgradedandmodernized,includingbytheintroductionofsophisticatedweaponry,andthelackofprogresstowardsanysignificantreductioninthenumberofforeigntroopsintheRepublicofCyprus,whichthreatentoraisetensionsbothontheislandandintheregionandcomplicateeffortstonegotiateanoverallpoliticalsettlement;  x 6.  Callsuponallconcernedtocommitthemselves +&9 toareductionindefencespendingandareductioninthe ,&: numberofforeigntroopsintheRepublicofCyprustohelprestoreconfidencebetweenthepartiesandasafirststeptowardsthewithdrawalofnonCypriotforcesasdescribedinthesetofideas(S/24472,annex),stressestheimportanceofeventualdemilitarizationoftheRepublicofCyprusasanobjectiveinthecontextofanoverallcomprehensivesettlement,andencouragestheSecretaryGeneraltocontinuetopromoteeffortsinthisdirection;xx-x  7. l Callsupontheleadersofthetwocommunities 8 C toresumethediscussionsonsecurityissuesbegunon26September1997;xx-x  8. l WelcomestheongoingeffortsbytheForceto 4 G implementitshumanitarianmandateinrespectofGreekCypriotsandMaroniteslivinginthenorthernpartoftheislandandTurkishCypriotslivinginthesouthernpart,andalsotheprogressintheimplementationofrecommendationsarisingoutofthehumanitarianreviewundertakenbytheForcein1995,asmentionedinthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral;xx-x  9. l Welcomesalsotheappointmentofthenewthird lP memberoftheCommitteeonMissingPersons,andcallsforimplementationwithoutdelayoftheagreementonmissingpersonsof31July1997;xx-x  10. l ReiteratesitssupportfortheeffortsoftheUnited 0U Nationsandothersconcernedtopromotetheholdingofbicommunaleventssoastobuildcooperation,trustandmutualrespectbetweenthetwocommunities,regretsthesuspensionofsuchactivitybytheTurkishCypriotleadershipandurgesbothsides,andinparticulartheTurkishCypriotside,tofacilitatearrangementswithinwhichbicommunalcontactscantakeplaceuninterruptedandwithoutformalities;xx-x  11. l RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltosubmitareport h^ ontheimplementationofthepresentresolutionby10December1998;xx-x  12. l Decidestoremainactivelyseizedofthematter. "db e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0 x 0x#x#Resolution1179(1998)of29June1998e r94) s O,O, O, O,#idid 3#e##         xx-x  TheSecurityCouncil, $g xx-x  WelcomingthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof16 %1 i June1998onhismissionofgoodofficesinCyprus(S/1998/518),xx-x  ReaffirmingallitsearlierresolutionsonCyprus, ("m xx-x  CallingoncemoreuponallStatestorespectthe )#o sovereignty,independenceandterritorialintegrityoftheRepublicofCyprusandrequestingthem,alongwiththepartiesconcerned,torefrainfromanyactionwhichmightprejudicethatsovereignty,independenceandterritorial, 's integrity,aswellasfromanyattemptofpartitionoftheislandoritsunificationwithanyothercountry,  x Reiteratingitsgrowingconcernthatnegotiationson  acomprehensivepoliticalsolutionhaveyettomakeprogress,despitetheeffortsoftheSecretaryGeneralandhisSpecialAdviserandothersinsupportoftheUnitedNationseffortstopromoteacomprehensivesettlement,  x 1.  Reaffirmsthatthestatusquoisunacceptableand    thatnegotiationsonafinalpoliticalsolutionoftheCyprusproblemhavebeenatanimpassefortoolong;  x 2.  ReaffirmsitspositionthataCyprussettlement d  mustbebasedonaStateofCypruswithasinglesovereigntyandinternationalpersonalityandasinglecitizenship,withitsindependenceandterritorialintegritysafeguarded,andcomprisingtwopoliticallyequalcommunitiesasdescribedintherelevantSecurityCouncilresolutions,inabicommunalandbizonalfederation,andthatsuchasettlementmustexcludeunioninwholeorinpartwithanyothercountryoranyformofpartitionorsecession;  x 3.  StressesitsfullsupportfortheSecretary  GeneralsmissionofgoodofficesandfortheeffortsofhisSpecialAdviseronCyprustoresumeasustainedprocessofdirectnegotiationsaimedatachievingacomprehensivesettlementonthebasisoftherelevantSecurityCouncilresolutions,andstressesalsotheimportanceofconcertedeffortstoworkwiththeSecretaryGeneraltothatend;  x 4.  WelcomestheintentionoftheSecretaryGeneral  tocontinuetoexplorepossibilitiesthatmayleadtoanewmomentuminthisprocessofnegotiations;  x 5.  Callsonceagainupontheleadersofthetwo &|# communities,inparticulartheTurkishCypriotside,tocommitthemselvestothisprocessofnegotiations,tocooperateactivelyandconstructivelywiththeSecretaryGeneralandhisSpecialAdviserandtoresumethedirectdialoguewithoutfurtherdelay,andurgesallStatestolendtheirfullsupporttotheseefforts;  x 6.  Furthercalls,inthiscontext,uponallparties #B+ concernedtocreateaclimateforreconciliationandgenuinemutualconfidenceonbothsides,andtoavoidanyactionswhichmightincreasetension,includingthroughfurtherexpansionofmilitaryforcesandarmaments;  x 7.  RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltosubmitareport "(x"1 by10December1998ontheimplementationofthepresentresolution;  x 8.  Decidestoremainactivelyseizedofthematter. *%5   +4&7 & i  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0 x 0x#x#Resolution1180(1998)of29June1998e nteg  O,O, O, O,#idid 37##         xx-x  TheSecurityCouncil, 9 'iփxx-x  Reaffirmingitsresolution696(1991)of30May1991 ,; andallsubsequentrelevantresolutions,inparticularresolutions1173(1998)of12June1998and1176(1998)of24June1998,xx-x  Reaffirmingitsfirmcommitmenttopreservetheunity, D @ sovereigntyandterritorialintegrityofAngola,xx-x  HavingconsideredthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral " xC of17June1998(S/1998/524),xx-x  Expressinginthestrongesttermsitsconcernatthe V F criticalsituationinthepeaceprocess,whichistheresultofthefailurebytheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolatocompleteitsobligationsunderthe AcordosdePaz(S/22609,annex),theLusakaProtocol(S/1994/1441,annex),andrelevantSecurityCouncilresolutions,includinginparticularitsobligationtocooperatefullyandwithoutconditionsintheimmediateextensionofStateadministrationthroughoutthenationalterritory,xx-x  Expressingitsgraveconcernatthedeteriorationofthe VP securitysituationinAngolaasaresultofthereoccupationbytheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolaoflocalitieswhereStateadministrationwasrecentlyestablished,attacksbyarmedelementsoftheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngola,newminelayingactivities,andbanditry,xx-x  Notingwithdeepconcerncasesofseriousabuseby rX someelementsoftheAngolanNationalPolice,andstressingtheimportanceofstrengtheningtheruleoflaw,includingthefullprotectionofallAngolancitizensthroughoutthenationalterritory,xx-x  RecognizingtheimportantroleoftheUnitedNations R ^ ObserverMissioninAngolaatthiscriticalstageofthepeaceprocess,xx-x  1. l WelcomestherecommendationsoftheSecretary "Nb Generalinparagraph44ofhisreportof17June1998,anddecidestoextendthemandateoftheUnitedNationsObserverMissioninAngolauntil15August1998;xx-x  2. l Decidesalsotoresumethewithdrawalofthe f& g militarycomponentoftheMissioninaccordancewithparagraph9ofresolution1164(1998)of29April1998assoonasconditionspermit;xx-x  3. l RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltoreconsiderthe )*$l deploymentoftheadditionalcivilianpoliceobserversauthorizedunderparagraph10ofresolution1164(1998),takingintoaccountconditionsonthegroundandprogressinthepeaceprocess;,J'p Ї  x 4.  RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltosubmita  report,asnecessary,butnolaterthan7August1998,withrecommendationsregardingtheUnitedNationsinvolvementinAngola,takingintoaccountthesafetyandfreedomofmovementofpersonneloftheMissionandthestatusofthepeaceprocess;  x 5.  ReiteratesitsdemandthatUNITAimmediately   stopanyattacksbyitsmembersonthepersonneloftheMission,internationalpersonnel,theauthoritiesoftheGovernmentofUnityandNationalReconciliation,includingthepolice,andthecivilianpopulation,andcallsagainupontheGovernmentofUnityandNationalReconciliationandinparticulartheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolatoguaranteeunconditionallythesafetyandfreedomofmovementofallUnitedNationsandinternationalpersonnel;  x 6.  DemandsthattheGovernmentofUnityand   NationalReconciliationand,inparticular,theUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolacooperatefullywiththeMissioninprovidingfullaccessforitsverificationactivities,includingtheverificationofthefulldemilitarizationoftheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngola,andreiteratesitscallontheGovernmentofUnityandNationalReconciliationtonotifytheMissioninatimelymannerofitstroopmovements,inaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheLusakaProtocolandestablishedprocedures;  x 7.  CallsupontheGovernmentofUnityand  NationalReconciliationandinparticulartheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolatorefrainfromthelayingofnewmines;  x 8.  ExpressesitsappreciationtotheSecretary p# General,hisSpecialRepresentativeandthepersonneloftheMissionforassistingtheGovernmentofUnityandNationalReconciliationandtheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolatoimplementthepeaceprocess;  x 9.  Decidestoremainactivelyseizedofthematter. P#) e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0  0xResolution1181(1998)of13July1998e ӚProt  O,O, O, O,#idid 3$G,xx           x TheSecurityCouncil, &] .   x Recallingitspreviousrelevantresolutionsandthe 's!0 statementsofitsPresident,  x WelcomingthecontinuedeffortsoftheGovernment (Q#3 ofSierraLeonetorestorepeacefulandsecureconditionsinthecountry,toreestablisheffectiveadministrationandthedemocraticprocessandtoembarkonthetaskofnationalreconciliation,reconstructionandrehabilitation,  ,&8 xx-x  Recognizingtheimportantcontributionofthe 8  EconomicCommunityofWestAfricanStatesinsupportoftheseobjectives,xx-x  HavingconsideredthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral P< of9June1998(S/1998/486andAdd.1),xx-x  NotingtheobjectivessetbytheEconomicCommunity . ? ofWestAfricanStatesforitsMonitoringGroup,asdescribedinparagraph17ofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral,xx-x  Gravelyconcernedatthelossoflifeandimmense  D sufferingundergonebythepeopleofSierraLeone,includingrefugeesanddisplacedpersons,asaresultofthecontinuingrebelattacks,andinparticularattheplightofchildrenaffectedbytheconflict,xx-x  1. l Condemnsthecontinuedresistanceofremnants ( J oftheoustedjuntaandmembersoftheRevolutionaryUnitedFronttotheauthorityofthelegitimategovernmentandtheviolencetheyareperpetratingagainstthecivilianpopulationofSierraLeone,anddemandsthattheylaydowntheirarmsimmediately;xx-x  2. l Emphasizestheneedtopromotenational &Q reconciliationinSierraLeone,encouragesallpartiesinthecountrytoworktogethertowardsthisobjective,andwelcomestheassistanceoftheSecretaryGeneralandhisSpecialEnvoyinthatregard;xx-x  3. l Welcomestheproposalinthereportofthe \W SecretaryGeneralof9June1998ontheestablishmentoftheUnitedNationsObserverMissioninSierraLeone;xx-x  4. l NotesthattheGovernmentofSierraLeonehas [ adoptedadisarmament,demobilizationandreintegrationplanagreedwiththeInternationalBankforReconstructionandDevelopment,theUnitedNationsDevelopmentProgrammeandotherdonors;xx-x  5. l CommendsthepositiveroleoftheEconomic !8a CommunityofWestAfricanStatesandtheMonitoringGroupintheireffortstorestorepeace,securityandstabilitythroughoutthecountryattherequestoftheGovernmentofSierraLeone,andnotestheroleoftheMonitoringGroupinassistingtheimplementationofthedisarmament,demobilizationandreintegrationplanadoptedbytheGovernmentofSierraLeone,includingtheprovisionofsecurityandresponsibilityforarmscollectionanddestruction;xx-x  6. l DecidestoestablishtheMissionforaninitial *V$l periodofsixmonths,until13January1999,andfurtherdecidesthatitshallincludeupto70militaryobserversaswellasasmallmedicalunit,withthenecessaryequipmentandciviliansupportstaff,withthefollowingmandate: -v'p Ї  x (a)  Tomonitorthemilitaryandsecuritysituationin  thecountryasawhole,assecurityconditionspermit,andtoprovidetheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralwithregularinformationthereon,inparticularwithaviewtodeterminingwhenconditionsaresufficientlysecuretoallowsubsequentdeploymentsofmilitaryobserversbeyondthefirstphasedescribedinparagraph7below;  x (b)  Tomonitorthedisarmamentanddemobilization 8   offormercombatantsconcentratedinsecureareasofthecountry,includingmonitoringoftheroleoftheMonitoringGroupintheprovisionofsecurityandinthecollectionanddestructionofarmsinthosesecureareas;  x (c)  Toassistinmonitoringrespectforinternational n  humanitarianlaw,includingatdisarmamentanddemobilizationsites,wheresecurityconditionspermit;  x (d)  Tomonitorthevoluntarydisarmamentand j  demobilizationofmembersoftheCivilDefenceForces,assecurityconditionspermit;  x 7.  DecidesalsothattheelementsoftheMission  referredtoinparagraph6aboveshallbedeployedasoutlinedinthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral,withapproximately40militaryobserversdeployedinthefirstphasetoareassecuredbytheMonitoringGroup,andthatsubsequentdeploymentsshalltakeplaceassoonassecurityconditionspermit,andsubjecttoprogressontheimplementationofthedisarmament,demobilizationandreintegrationplanandtheavailabilityofthenecessaryequipmentandresources;  x 8.  DecidesfurtherthattheMissionshallbeledby ." theSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneral,whowillbedesignatedSpecialRepresentativeforSierraLeone,thattheMissionshallsubsumetheofficeoftheSpecialEnvoyanditscivilianstaff,andthattheaugmentedcivilianstaff,asrecommendedbytheSecretaryGeneralinparagraphs74and75ofhisreport,shallperform,interalia,thefollowing "( tasks:  x (a)  Toadvise,incoordinationwithother f$+ internationalefforts,theGovernmentofSierraLeoneandlocalpoliceofficialsonpolicepractice,training,reequipmentandrecruitment,inparticularontheneedtorespectinternationallyacceptedstandardsofpolicingindemocraticsocieties,toadviseontheplanningofthereformandrestructuringoftheSierraLeonepoliceforce,andtomonitorprogressinthatregard;  x (b)  Toreportonviolationsofinternational *J%4 humanitarianlawandhumanrightsinSierraLeone,and,inconsultationwiththerelevantUnitedNationsagencies,to ,&6 assisttheGovernmentofSierraLeoneinitseffortstoaddressthehumanrightsneedsofthecountry;xx-x  9. l WelcomesthecommitmentoftheMonitoring 9 GrouptoensurethesecurityofUnitedNationspersonnel,andinthisregardwelcomesalsotheintentionoftheSecretaryGeneraltoestablishsecurityarrangementsforUnitedNationspersonnelwiththeChairmanoftheEconomicCommunityofWestAfricanStatesandtoconcludeastatusofmissionagreementwiththeGovernmentofSierraLeone;xx-x  10. l DecidesthattheelementsoftheMissionreferred lB toinparagraph6aboveshallbedeployedwhentheSecretaryGeneralinformstheCouncilthatsecurityarrangementsandthestatusofmissionagreementhavebeenconcluded,andfurtherdecidestokeepthedeploymentoftheMissionunderreviewinthelightoftheprevailingsecurityconditions;xx-x  11. l Stressestheneedforfullcooperationandclose 2J coordinationbetweentheMissionandtheMonitoringGroupintheirrespectiveoperationalactivities;xx-x  12. l DemandsthatallfactionsandforcesinSierra N LeonestrictlyrespectthestatusofMissionpersonnel,aswellasorganizationsandagenciesdeliveringhumanitarianassistancethroughoutSierraLeone,andthattheyrespecthumanrightsandabidebyapplicablerulesofinternationalhumanitarianlaw;xx-x  13. l Expressesitsseriousconcernatthereportsof U crossborderarmsflowsandsupporttotherebelsinSierraLeone,welcomestheintentionoftheSecretaryGeneral,asindicatedinhisreport,topursuewithallpartiesconcernedstepstoeliminatetheseactivities,andinthatregardreaffirmstheobligationofallStatestocomplystrictlywiththetermsoftheembargoonthesaleorsupplyofarmsandrelatedmatrieltoSierraLeoneimposedbyresolution1171  N\ (1998)of5June1998,andtobringallinstancesofviolationsofthearmsembargobeforetheCommitteeestablishedbyresolution1132(1997)of8October1997;xx-x  14. l WelcomestheeffortsoftheGovernmentofSierra f$a Leonetocoordinateaneffectivenationalresponsetotheneedsofchildrenaffectedbyarmedconflict,andtherecommendationoftheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforChildrenandArmedConflictthatSierraLeonebemadeoneofthepilotprojectsforamoreconcertedandeffectiveresponsetotheneedsofchildreninthecontextofpostconflictpeacebuilding;xx-x  15. l FurtherwelcomesthedecisionoftheSecretary *J%j Generaltoconveneahighlevelconferencetomobilizeassistanceforpeacekeepingactivities,emergencyand,&l humanitarianneedsandreconstructionandrehabilitationinSierraLeone;  x 16.  ReiteratesitsurgentappealtoStatestomake  contributionstotheTrustFundwhichhasbeenestablishedtosupportpeacekeepingandrelatedactivitiesinSierraLeone,toprovidetechnicalandlogisticalsupporttoassisttheMonitoringGrouptocarryoutitspeacekeepingrole,andtohelpfacilitateotherStatesmembersoftheEconomicCommunityofWestAfricanStatestoprovideadditionaltroopstostrengthenthedeploymentoftheMonitoringGroupinSierraLeone;  x 17.  UrgesallStatesandinternationalorganizations 4  toprovideurgenthumanitarianassistancetoSierraLeone,inresponsetotheconsolidatedinteragencyappeallaunchedon24June1998;  x 18.  EncouragesallStatesandinternational L  organizationstoassistandparticipateinthelongertermtasksofreconstructionandeconomicandsocialrecoveryanddevelopmentinSierraLeone;  x 19.  RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltosubmitan  initialreporttotheCouncilwithin30daysoftheadoptionofthepresentresolutionandevery60daysthereafteronthedeploymentoftheMissionandontheprogressoftheMissionincarryingoutitsmandate,andalsotoinformtheCouncilonplansforthelaterphasesofthedeploymentoftheMissionwhensecurityconditionspermitthesetobeimplemented;  x 20.  Decidestoremainseizedofthematter. H  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    & i   x Resolution1182(1998)of14July1998e toe { O,O, O, O,#idid 3 ?#           x TheSecurityCouncil, U% 'i  x Reaffirmingitsresolutions1125(1997)of6August  k' 1997,1136(1997)of6November1997,1152(1998)of5February1998,1155(1998)of16March1998and1159(1998)of27March1998,  x WelcomingthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof19 #, June1998(S/1998/540)andnotingtherecommendationscontainedtherein,  x Notingwithsatisfactiontherapidandeffective )& 0 deploymentoftheUnitedNationsMissionintheCentralAfricanRepublic,  x Stressingtheimportanceofregionalstabilityandthe (%#4 needtoconsolidatetheprogressachievedsofar,andinparticulartoassistthepeopleoftheCentralAfricanRepublictoconsolidatetheprocessofnationalreconciliationandtohelpsustainasecureandstableenvironmentconducivetotheholdingoffreeandfairelections, , '9 Їxx-x  WelcomingtheinaugurationoftheElectoral 9 CommissionwithaneutralandindependentChairmanandstressingtheneedforallsignatoriestotheBanguiAgreementstocooperatetoensuretheeffectivefunctioningoftheCommission,xx-x  ReiteratingtheneedfortheauthoritiesoftheCentral  6? AfricanRepublictocontinuetotakeconcretestepstoimplementpolitical,economic,socialandsecurityreformsasreferredtointhereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof23February1998(S/1998/148)andtofulfilthecommitmentsexpressedintheletterdated8January1998fromthePresidentoftheCentralAfricanRepublictotheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/61,annex),includingcontinuedcooperationwiththeinternationalfinancialinstitutions,xx-x  1. l DecidestoextendthemandateoftheUnited 6 I NationsMissionintheCentralAfricanRepublicuntil25October1998;xx-x  2. l CallsupontheGovernmentoftheCentral 2M AfricanRepublictoadopt,assoonaspossible,aplanfortheeffectiverestructuringofthearmedforcesoftheCentralAfricanRepublicbasedontheproposalssubmittedbytheCommissionontheRestructuringoftheDefenceandSecurityForces;xx-x  3. l Urgestheinternationalcommunitytolendits 0T supporttotherestructuringofthesecurityforcesoftheCentralAfricanRepublic,includingthegendarmerie,throughbilateralandmultilateralassistanceprogrammes,andrecognizestheroleoftheMissionofprovidingadviceandtechnicalassistancefortheinitialstepsinrestructuringthesecurityforcesoftheCentralAfricanRepublicand,inthisconnection,coordinatingandchannellinginternationalsupporttothisend;xx-x  4. l RecognizesthattheMission,inimplementingits 0 ^ mandate,mayconductlimiteddurationreconnaissancemissionsoutsideBangui,andothertasksinvolvingthesecurityofUnitedNationspersonnelinaccordancewithparagraph10ofresolution1159(1998);xx-x  5. l CallsupontheauthoritiesoftheCentralAfrican f$d Republictoadoptrapidlyanoperationalplanfortheorganizationofthelegislativeelections,andsoenabletheUnitedNationsandinternationalorganizationstomakearrangementsfortheprovisionofthenecessaryassistance;xx-x  6. l EncouragestheMissiontocontinuetoconsult ("j withtheUnitedNationsDevelopmentProgrammeregardingtheprovisionofadviceandtechnicalassistancetoallrelevantelectoralbodies,andurgestheSecretaryGeneraltoprovide,assoonaspossible,recommendationsforUnitedNationsassistanceforthelegislativeelectionprocess;-e'p   x 7.  UrgesMemberStatestoprovidetherequired  technical,financialandlogisticalassistancefortheorganizationoffreeandfairelections;  x 8.  AlsourgesMemberStatestosupporttheefforts P oftheauthoritiesoftheCentralAfricanRepublicintheeconomicandsocialdevelopmentofthecountryandinparticularencouragesinternationalfinancialinstitutionstocooperatewiththeCentralAfricanRepublicinthisregard;  x 9.  RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltosubmitareport    totheSecurityCouncilby25September1998ontheimplementationofthemandateoftheMission,ondevelopmentsintheCentralAfricanRepublic,onprogresstowardstheimplementationofthecommitmentsexpressedintheletterdated8January1998fromthePresidentoftheCentralAfricanRepublictotheSecretaryGeneralandontheimplementationoftheBanguiAgreementsandtheNationalReconciliationPact,includingoncommitmentsrelatedtoensuringthecountryseconomicrecovery;  x 10.  Decidestoremainactivelyseizedofthematter.  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3      x Resolution1183(1998)of15July1998e Jxx  O,O, O, O,#idid 3 E           x TheSecurityCouncil, [   x Recallingallitsearlierrelevantresolutions,in q particularitsresolutions779(1992)of6October1992,981(1995)of31March1995and1147(1998)of13January1998,  x HavingconsideredthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral 5! of26June1998(S/1998/578)andnotingthepositiveassessmentintheSecretaryGeneralsreportofrecentdevelopments,includingtheinitiativebytheRepublicofCroatia(S/1998/533,annex)forafinalresolutionofthedisputedissueofPrevlaka,  x NotingalsotheproposalbytheFederalRepublicof  3( Yugoslavia(S/1998/632,annex)onthepermanentsettlementofthedisputedissueofPrevlaka,  x Reaffirmingonceagainitscommitmenttothe #, independence,sovereigntyandterritorialintegrityoftheRepublicofCroatiawithinitsinternationallyrecognizedborders,  x NotingagaintheJointDeclarationsignedatGeneva &G!1 on30September1992bythePresidentsoftheRepublicofCroatiaandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,inparticulararticle3,whichreaffirmedtheiragreementconcerningthedemilitarizationofthePrevlakapeninsula,andemphasizingthecontributionthatthisdemilitarizationhasmadetothedecreaseoftensionintheregion,  ,,&8 xx-x  Concerned,however,atthecontinuedlongstanding 8  violationsofthedemilitarizationregimeintheUnitedNationsdesignatedzonesintheregionandthefailureofthepartiestoimprovetheircompliancewiththedemilitarizationregimeasrecommendedbytheUnitedNationsMissionofObserversinPrevlaka,includingimportantdeminingactivitieswithinthedemilitarizedarea,andbycontinuedrestrictionsonthefreedomofmovementofitspersonnelwithintheirareaofresponsibility,xx-x  RecallingtheAgreementonNormalizationof  VB RelationsbetweentheRepublicofCroatiaandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,signedinBelgradeon23August1996(S/1996/706,annex),committingthepartiestosettlepeacefullythedisputedissueofPrevlakabynegotiationsinthespiritoftheCharteroftheUnitedNationsandgoodneighbourlyrelations,anddeeplyconcernedatthelackofsignificantprogresstowardssuchasettlement,xx-x  NotingthatthepresenceoftheUnitedNationsmilitary  K observerscontinuestobeessentialtomaintainconditionsthatareconducivetoanegotiatedsettlementofthedisputedissueofPrevlaka,xx-x  1. l AuthorizestheUnitedNationsmilitaryobservers RP tocontinuemonitoringthedemilitarizationofthePrevlakapeninsula,inaccordancewithresolutions779(1992)and981(1995)andparagraphs19and20ofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof13December1995(S/1995/1028),until15January1999;xx-x  2. l Callsuponthepartiestotakefurtherstepsto PW reducetensionandimprovesafetyandsecurityinthearea;xx-x  3. l Reiteratesitscalluponthepartiestoceaseall .Z violationsofthedemilitarizationregimeintheUnitedNationsdesignatedzones,tocooperatefullywiththeUnitedNationsmilitaryobserversandtoensuretheirsafetyandfullandunrestrictedfreedomofmovement,andcallsuponthemtocompletepromptlythedeminingofthearea;xx-x  4. l Urgesthepartiestoabidebytheirmutual ",a commitmentsandtoimplementfullytheAgreementonNormalizationofRelationsbetweentheRepublicofCroatiaandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaof23August1996,inparticulartheircommitmenttoreachanegotiatedresolutionofthedisputedissueofPrevlakainaccordancewitharticle4oftheAgreement,andcallsuponthemtoengagepromptlyandconstructivelyinnegotiations;xx-x  5. l RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltosubmittothe d)#j Councilby15October1998areportonthesituationinthePrevlakapeninsulaand,inparticular,onprogressmadebytheRepublicofCroatiaandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatowardsasettlementwhichwouldpeacefully,&n resolvetheirdifferences,andinthiscontextonthepossibleadaptationoftheUnitedNationsMissionofObserversinPrevlaka;  x 6.  RequeststheUnitedNationsmilitaryobservers P andthemultinationalstabilizationforceauthorizedbytheCouncilinresolution1088(1996)of12December1996andextendedbyresolution1174(1998)of15June1998tocooperatefullywitheachother;  x 7.  Decidestoremainseizedofthematter.    &    x Resolution1184(1998)of16July1998  '}    x TheSecurityCouncil, =    x Recallingallitspreviousrelevantresolutions S  ''concerningtheconflictsintheformerYugoslavia,inparticularresolutions1168(1998)of21May1998and1174(1998)of15June1998,  x RecallingalsotheGeneralFrameworkAgreementfor  PeaceinBosniaandHerzegovinaandtheannexesthereto(collectivelythe PeaceAgreement,S/1995/999,annex),  x TakingnoteoftheconclusionsofthePeace g ImplementationConferenceinBonnon9and10December1997(S/1997/979,annex)andofthedeclarationofthePeaceImplementationCouncilSteeringBoardinLuxembourgon9June1998(S/1998/498,annex),  x NotingtherecommendationsoftheHigh   Representativeof9April1998(S/1998/314),  x HavingconsideredthereportsoftheSecretaryGeneral {# of12March1998(S/1998/227andCorr.1andAdd.1)and10June1998(S/1998/491),inparticularhisobservationsandplanningregardingtheissueoflegalreform,  x 1.  ApprovestheestablishmentbytheUnited ?( NationsMissioninBosniaandHerzegovinaofaprogrammetomonitorandassessthecourtsysteminBosniaandHerzegovina,aspartofanoverallprogrammeoflegalreformasoutlinedbytheOfficeoftheHighRepresentative,inthelightofthePeaceAgreement,therecommendationsofthePeaceImplementationConferenceinBonnandthePeaceImplementationCouncilSteeringBoardinLuxembourg,andtherecommendationsoftheHighRepresentative;  x 2.  RequeststheauthoritiesinBosniaand (]"3 Herzegovinatocooperatefullywith,andinstructtheirrespectiveresponsibleofficialstoprovidetheirfullsupportto,thecourtmonitoringprogramme;  x 3.  RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltokeepthe u+%8 CouncilregularlyinformedontheimplementationoftheprogrammetomonitorandassessthecourtsysteminBosnia -[': andHerzegovinathroughhisreportsontheimplementationofthemandateoftheMissionasawhole;xx-x  4. l Decidestoremainseizedofthematter. = e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    xx-x  Resolution1185(1998)of20July1998e fth @ O,O, O, O,#idid 3 ) @         xx-x  TheSecurityCouncil, ? B xx-x  Recallingallitspreviousresolutionsonthequestion U D ofWesternSahara,xx-x  ReaffirmingitsfullsupportfortheSecretaryGeneral, 3 G hisPersonalEnvoy,hisSpecialRepresentativeandtheUnitedNationsMissionfortheReferenduminWesternSaharaintheimplementationofthesettlementplanandtheagreementsreachedbythetwopartiesforitsimplementation,andrecallingthatundertheseagreementstheresponsibilityforimplementingtheidentificationprocesslieswiththeIdentificationCommission,xx-x  Reiteratingitscommitmenttoassistthepartiesto P achieveajustandlastingsolutiontothequestionofWesternSahara,xx-x  Reiteratingalsoitscommitmenttotheholdingwithout gT furtherdelayofafree,fairandimpartialreferendumfortheselfdeterminationofthepeopleofWesternSaharainaccordancewiththesettlementplan,whichhasbeenacceptedbythetwoparties,xx-x  WelcomingthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof10 Z July1998(S/1998/634)andsupportingtheobservationsandrecommendationscontainedtherein,xx-x  1. l DecidestoextendthemandateoftheUnited C^ NationsMissionfortheReferenduminWesternSaharauntil21September1998,inorderthattheMissionmayproceedwithitsidentificationtasks,withtheaimofcompletingtheprocess;xx-x  2. l Welcomes,inlinewiththereportofthe y!d SecretaryGeneral,engagementbyhisPersonalEnvoywiththepartiestoseekasolutiontothoseissuesbearinguponimplementationofthesettlementplan;xx-x  3. l Callsuponthepartiestocooperateconstructively $=i withtheUnitedNations,thePersonalEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneral,theSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralandtheIdentificationCommissionestablishedpursuanttothesettlementplaninordertocompletetheidentificationofvotersphaseofthesettlementplanandtheagreementsreachedforitsimplementation;xx-x  4. l Noteswithsatisfactiontheexpressedreadiness *%q oftheMoroccanGovernmenttocooperatewiththeOfficeoftheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeesinordertoformalizethepresenceoftheOfficeoftheHigh-['t CommissionerinWesternSahara,accordingtothesettlementplan;  x 5.  Notesthecontinuingdeploymentofthe  engineeringunitsrequiredfordeminingactivitiesandoftheadministrativestaffrequiredtosupportthedeploymentofmilitarypersonnelasproposedinannexIIofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof13November1997(S/1997/882),asfurtherdescribedintherecommendationsofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof13April1998(S/1998/316);  x 6.  Expressesagainitsintentiontoconsider N   positivelytherequestfortheremainingadditionalmilitaryandpoliceassetsfortheMissionasproposedinannexIIofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof13November1997,assoonastheSecretaryGeneralreportsthattheidentificationprocesshasreachedastagewhichmakesthedeploymentoftheseassetsessential;  x 7.  Callsforapromptconclusionofstatusofforces j  agreementswiththeSecretaryGeneral,whichwouldgreatlyfacilitatethefullandtimelydeploymentofMissionformedmilitaryunits,inparticularthedeploymentofthemilitaryengineeringsupportanddeminingunits,andinthiscontextnotesprogressthathasbeenmade,andrecallsthat,pendingtheconclusionofsuchagreements,themodelstatusofforcesagreementdated9October1990(A/45/594),asprovidedforinGeneralAssemblyresolution52/12Bof19December1997,shouldapplyprovisionally;  x 8.  Callsfortheliftingofanyrestrictionsimposed 2 onaircraftoftheMission,oronpassengerswhosetraveltheMissiondeterminestobeofassistancetothefulfilmentofthemandate,inlinewiththepracticeofUnitedNationspeacekeepingoperations,andnotesthatdiscussionsarebeingheldtothisend;  x 9.  RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltoreporttothe 0 % Councilevery30daysfromthedateofextensionofthemandateoftheMissionontheprogressoftheimplementationofthesettlementplanandtheagreementsreachedbetweentheparties,andtokeeptheCouncilregularlyinformedofallsignificantdevelopmentsintheinterimperiod,and,asappropriate,onthecontinuingviabilityofthemandateoftheMission;  x 10.  Decidestoremainseizedofthematter. &!. e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3      x Resolution1186(1998)of21July1998e [mple  O,O, O, O,#idid 3 _("1           x TheSecurityCouncil, u)#3   x Recallingallitsrelevantresolutionsconcerningthe *$5 conflictsintheformerYugoslavia,inparticularitsresolution795(1992)of11December1992,inwhichitaddressedpossibledevelopmentswhichcouldundermine ,9'8 confidenceandstabilityintheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaorthreatenitsterritory,anditsresolution1142(1997)of4December1997,xx-x  Recallingalsoitsresolutions1101(1997)of28March P< 1997and1114(1997)of19June1997,inwhichitexpresseditsconcernoverthesituationinAlbania,anditsresolution1160(1998)of31March1998,inwhichitdecidedthatallStatesshallpreventthesaleorsupplytotheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,includingKosovo,ofarmsandrelatedmatrielofalltypesandshallpreventarmingand  VB trainingforterroristactivitiesthere,xx-x  Reiteratingitsappreciationfortheimportantrole 4 E playedbytheUnitedNationsPreventiveDeploymentForceincontributingtothemaintenanceofpeaceandstabilityandpayingtributetoitspersonnelintheperformanceoftheirmandate,xx-x  CommendingtheroleoftheForceinmonitoringthe j K borderareasandreportingtotheSecretaryGeneralonanydevelopmentswhichcouldposeathreattotheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaandbyitspresencedeterringthreatsandpreventingclashes,includingmonitoringandreportingonillicitarmsflowswithinitsareaofresponsibility,xx-x  ReiteratingitscallontheGovernmentsoftheformer 0S YugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatoimplementinfulltheiragreementof8April1996(S/1996/291,annex),inparticularregardingthedemarcationoftheirmutualborder,xx-x  Takingnoteofthelettersdated15May1998 fY (S/1998/401)and9July1998(S/1998/627)fromtheMinisterofForeignAffairsoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniatotheSecretaryGeneral,requestingtheextensionofthemandateoftheForceandendorsingtheoptionofanincreaseinitstroopstrength,xx-x  HavingconsideredthereportsoftheSecretaryGeneral "d` of1June1998(S/1998/454)and14July1998(S/1998/644)andtherecommendationscontainedtherein,xx-x  Reaffirmingitscommitmenttotheindependence, $ d sovereigntyandterritorialintegrityoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia,xx-x  1. l Decidestoauthorizeanincreaseinthetroop Z'!h strengthoftheUnitedNationsPreventiveDeploymentForceupto1,050andtoextendthecurrentmandateoftheForceforaperiodofsixmonths,until28February1999,includingtocontinuebyitspresencetodeterthreatsandpreventclashes,tomonitortheborderareas,andtoreporttotheSecretaryGeneralanydevelopmentswhichcouldposeathreattotheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia,,('o includingthetasksofmonitoringandreportingonillicitarmsflowsandotheractivitiesthatareprohibitedunderresolution1160(1998);  x 2.  Expressesitsintentiontoconsiderfurtherthe P recommendationsoftheSecretaryGeneralinhisreportof14July1998;  x 3.  Decidestoremainseizedofthematter.  L e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3      x Resolution1187(1998)of30July1998e e*mple + O,O, O, O,#idid 3              x TheSecurityCouncil,      x Reaffirmingallitsrelevantresolutions,inparticular   resolution1150(1998)of30January1998,recallingthestatementofitsPresidentof28May1998(S/PRST/1998/16)andrecallingalsotheletterdated10July1998fromitsPresidenttotheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/633),  x HavingconsideredthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral O  of14July1998(S/1998/647andAdd.1),  x Deeplyconcernedatthecontinuingtenseand - confrontationalsituationintheZugdidiandGaliregionsandattheriskofresumedfighting,  x Deeplyconcernedalsoattheunwillingnessonthepart } ofbothsidestorenounceviolenceandseriouslyconsiderpeacefuloptionsfortheresolutionoftheconflict,  x SupportingthevigorouseffortsmadebytheSecretary #y  GeneralandhisSpecialRepresentativewiththeassistanceoftheRussianFederationinitscapacityasfacilitatoraswellasofthegroupofFriendsoftheSecretaryGeneralandoftheOrganizationforSecurityandCooperationinEuropetopreventtheresumptionofhostilitiesandtogiveanewimpetustothenegotiationswithintheUnitedNationsledpeaceprocess,andwelcominginthiscontexttheadoptionbythepartiesofaconcludingstatementofthemeetingheldatGenevafrom23to25July1998andtheaccompanyingstatementofthegroupofFriendsoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/647/Add.1),  x Reaffirmingthenecessityforthepartiesstrictlyto #'- respecthumanrights,expressingitssupportfortheeffortsoftheSecretaryGeneraltofindwaystoimprovetheirobservanceasanintegralpartoftheworktowardsacomprehensivepoliticalsettlement,andnotingdevelopmentsintheworkoftheUnitedNationsHumanRightsOfficeinAbkhazia,Georgia,  x WelcomingtheroleoftheUnitedNationsObserver )#5 MissioninGeorgiaandofthecollectivepeacekeepingforceoftheCommonwealthofIndependentStatesasstabilizingfactorsinthezoneofconflict,notingthatthecooperationbetweentheMissionandthecollectivepeacekeepingforce , '9 isgood,andstressingtheimportanceofcontinuedclosecooperationandcoordinationbetweenthemintheperformanceoftheirrespectivemandates,xx-x  1. l WelcomesthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof P= 14July1998;xx-x  2. l Reiteratesitsgraveconcernattheresumption . @ ofhostilitieswhichtookplaceinMay1998andcallsuponthepartiestoobservestrictlytheMoscowAgreementof14May1994onaCeasefireandSeparationofForces(S/1994/583,annexI)(theMoscowAgreement)andalsotheceasefireprotocolsignedon25May1998,aswellasalltheirobligationstorefrainfromtheuseofforceandtoresolvedisputedissuesbypeacefulmeansonly;xx-x  3. l Expressesitsdeepconcernatthesignificant  I outflowofrefugeesresultingfromtherecenthostilities,reaffirmstherightofallrefugeesanddisplacedpersonstoreturntotheirhomesinsecureconditionsinaccordancewithinternationallawandassetoutintheQuadripartiteAgreementof4April1994onthevoluntaryreturnofrefugeesanddisplacedpersons(S/1994/397,annexII),callsuponbothsidestofulfiltheirobligationsinthisregard,anddemandsinparticularthattheAbkhazsideallowtheunconditionalandimmediatereturnofallpersonsdisplacedsincetheresumptionofhostilitiesinMay1998;xx-x  4. l Condemnsthedeliberatedestructionofhouses U byAbkhazforces,withtheapparentmotiveofexpellingpeoplefromtheirhomeareas;xx-x  5. l RecallstheconclusionsoftheLisbonsummitof HY theOrganizationforSecurityandCooperationinEurope(S/1997/57,annex)regardingthesituationinAbkhazia,Georgia,andreaffirmstheunacceptabilityofthedemographicchangesresultingfromtheconflict;xx-x  6. l Expressesitsdeepconcernattheextremely ~ _ difficulthumanitariansituationofthedisplacedpersonsfromtheGaliregionaswellasofthosewhoremainedinthatarea,andattheseriousnegativeimpactrecentdevelopmentshavehadoninternationalhumanitarianeffortsintheGaliregion;xx-x  7. l Reiteratesthattheprimaryresponsibilityfor $ e achievingpeacerestsuponthepartiesthemselvesandremindsthemthatthecontinuedcommitmentoftheinternationalcommunitytoassistthemdependsontheirprogressinthisregard;xx-x  8. l Callsuponthepartiestodisplaywithoutdelay (@#k thenecessarypoliticalwilltoachievesubstantialresultsonthekeyissuesofthenegotiations,withfullrespectforthesovereigntyandterritorialintegrityofGeorgia,withintheframeworkoftheUnitedNationsledpeaceprocessandthroughdirectdialogue,andtocooperatefullywiththe,('p effortsmadebytheSecretaryGeneralandhisSpecialRepresentative,withtheassistanceoftheRussianFederationasfacilitator,aswellasofthegroupofFriendsoftheSecretaryGeneralandoftheOrganizationforSecurityandCooperationinEurope;  x 9.  Welcomesthemeetingofthepartiesheldat  6 Genevafrom23to25July1998andcallsuponthemtocontinueandincreasetheiractiveengagementinthisprocessinitiatedbytheSecretaryGeneralaimedatachievingacomprehensivepoliticalsettlement;  x 10.  Remindsthepartiesoftheircommitmentstotake l  allmeasuresintheirpowerandtocoordinatetheireffortstoensurethesecurityandsafetyofinternationalpersonnelandcallsuponthemtoimplementfullyandwithoutdelaythosecommitments,includingthecreationofajointmechanismforinvestigationandpreventionofactsthatrepresentviolationsoftheMoscowAgreementandterroristactsinthezoneofconflict;  x 11.  Condemnstheactsofviolenceagainstthe  personneloftheUnitedNationsObserverMissioninGeorgia,therenewedlayingofminesintheGaliregionandalsotheattacksbyarmedgroups,operatingintheGaliregionfromtheGeorgiansideoftheInguriRiver,againstthecollectivepeacekeepingforceanddemandsthattheparties,inparticulartheGeorgianauthorities,takedeterminedmeasurestoputastoptosuchacts,whichsubvertthepeaceprocess;  x 12.  Reiteratesitsdeepconcernregardingthesecurity P oftheMission,welcomesthemeasuresalreadytakentoimprovesecurityconditionstominimizethedangertopersonneloftheMissionandtocreateconditionsfortheimplementationofitsmandatedtasks,underlinestheneedtocontinuetomakefurtherarrangementsinthisfield,welcomesalsotheSecretaryGeneralsinstructionthatthesecurityoftheMissionbekeptunderconstantreviewandcallsuponthetwopartiestofacilitatetheimplementationofpracticalmeasuresresultingfromthatreview;  x 13.  Expressesitsconcernatthemassmedia $n* campaignlaunchedinAbkhazia,Georgia,andtheactsofharassmentagainsttheMission,andcallsupontheAbkhazsidetoceasethoseacts;  x 14.  DecidestoextendthemandateoftheMissionfor '!/ anewperiodterminatingon31January1999subjecttoareviewbytheCouncilofthemandateoftheMissionintheeventofanychangesthatmaybemadeinthemandateorinthepresenceofthecollectivepeacekeepingforce;  x 15.  RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltocontinueto +&5 keeptheCouncilregularlyinformed,toreportthreemonths ,&6 afterthedateoftheadoptionofthepresentresolutiononthesituationinAbkhazia,Georgia,includingontheoperationsoftheMission,andexpressesitsintentiontoconductareviewoftheMissioninthelightofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral,takingintoaccountinparticulartheprogressmadebythetwopartiesincreatingsecureconditionsinwhichtheMissioncanfulfilitsexistingmandateandestablishingapoliticalsettlement;xx-x  16. l Decidestoremainactivelyseizedofthematter. 8 ? e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    xx-x  Resolution1188(1998)of30July1998e Py19 =Q O,O, O, O,#idid 3  /B         xx-x  TheSecurityCouncil, E D xx-x  Recallingitsresolutions425(1978)and426(1978) [ F of19March1978,501(1982)of25February1982,508(1982)of5June1982,509(1982)of6June1982and520(1982)of17September1982,aswellasallitsresolutionsonthesituationinLebanon,xx-x  HavingstudiedthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof ;L 16July1998ontheUnitedNationsInterimForceinLebanon(S/1998/652)andtakingnoteoftheobservationsexpressedandthecommitmentsmentionedtherein,xx-x  Takingnoteoftheletterdated26June1998fromthe Q PermanentRepresentativeofLebanontotheUnitedNationsaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/584),xx-x  RespondingtotherequestoftheGovernmentof OU Lebanon,xx-x  1. l Decidestoextendthepresentmandateofthe -X UnitedNationsInterimForceinLebanonforafurtherperiodofsixmonths,thatis,until31January1999;xx-x  2. l Reiteratesitsstrongsupportfortheterritorial )\ integrity,sovereigntyandpoliticalindependenceofLebanonwithinitsinternationallyrecognizedboundaries;xx-x  3. l Reemphasizesthetermsofreferenceandgeneral y!` guidelinesoftheForceasstatedinthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof19March1978(S/12611),approvedbyresolution426(1978),andcallsuponallpartiesconcernedtocooperatefullywiththeForceforthefullimplementationofitsmandate;xx-x  4. l Condemnsallactsofviolencecommittedin w& g particularagainsttheForce,andurgesthepartiestoputanendtothem;xx-x  5. l ReiteratesthattheForceshouldfullyimplement )s#k itsmandateasdefinedinresolutions425(1978)and426(1978)andallotherrelevantresolutions; 8+%n   x 6.  Encouragesfurtherefficiencyandsavings  providedtheydonotaffecttheoperationalcapacityoftheForce;   x 7.  RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltocontinue P consultationswiththeGovernmentofLebanonandotherpartiesdirectlyconcernedwiththeimplementationofthepresentresolutionandtoreporttotheCouncilthereon.e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3      x Resolution1189(1998)of13August1998e J]and ^ O,O, O, O,#idid 3 I             x TheSecurityCouncil, _     x Deeplydisturbedbytheindiscriminateandoutrageous u actsofinternationalterrorismthattookplaceon7August1998inNairobi,KenyaandDaresSalaam,UnitedRepublicofTanzania,  x Condemningsuchacts,whichhaveadamagingeffect 9  oninternationalrelationsandjeopardizethesecurityofStates,  x Convincedthatthesuppressionofactsofinternational  terrorismisessentialforthemaintenanceofinternationalpeaceandsecurity,andreaffirmingthedeterminationoftheinternationalcommunitytoeliminateinternationalterrorisminallitsformsandmanifestations,  x AlsoreaffirmingtheobligationsofMemberStates  undertheCharteroftheUnitedNations,  x StressingthateveryMemberStatehasthedutyto   refrainfromorganizing,instigating,assistingorparticipatinginterroristactsinanotherStateoracquiescinginorganizedactivitieswithinitsterritorydirectedtowardsthecommissionofsuchacts,  x MindfulofGeneralAssemblyresolution52/164of15 )& December1997ontheInternationalConventionfortheSuppressionofTerroristBombings,  x Recallingthat,inthestatementissuedon y!* 31January1992(S/23500)ontheoccasionofthemeetingoftheSecurityCouncilatthelevelofHeadsofStateandGovernment,theCouncilexpresseditsdeepconcernoveractsofinternationalterrorism,andemphasizedtheneedfortheinternationalcommunitytodealeffectivelywithallsuchcriminalacts,&    x Stressingtheneedtostrengtheninternational ?'!2 cooperationbetweenStatesinordertoadoptpracticalandeffectivemeasurestoprevent,combatandeliminateallformsofterrorismaffectingtheinternationalcommunityasawhole,  x Commending'?'fԀtheresponsesoftheGovernmentsof u+%8  Kenya,theUnitedRepublicofTanzaniaandtheUnited =,&9 StatesofAmericatotheterroristbombattacksinKenyaandtheUnitedRepublicofTanzania, xx-x  Determinedtoeliminateinternationalterrorism, < xx-x  1. l Stronglycondemnstheterroristbombattacksin > NairobiandDaresSalaamon7August1998,whichclaimedhundredsofinnocentlives,injuredthousandsofpeopleandcausedmassivedestructiontoproperty;xx-x  2. l Expressesitsdeepsorrow,sympathyand  bC condolencestothefamiliesoftheinnocentvictimsoftheterroristbombattacksduringthisdifficulttime;xx-x  3. l CallsuponallStatesandinternational  G institutionstocooperatewithandprovidesupportandassistancetotheongoinginvestigationsinKenya,theUnitedRepublicofTanzaniaandtheUnitedStatesofAmericatoapprehendtheperpetratorsofthesecowardlycriminalactsandtobringthemswiftlytojustice;xx-x  4. l ExpressesitssinceregratitudetoallStates, N internationalinstitutionsandvoluntaryorganizationsfortheirencouragementandtimelyresponsetotherequestsforassistancefromtheGovernmentsofKenyaandtheUnitedRepublicofTanzania,andurgesthemtoassisttheaffectedcountries,especiallyinthereconstructionofinfrastructureanddisasterpreparedness;xx-x  5. l CallsuponallStatestoadopt,inaccordancewith vV internationallawandasamatterofpriority,effectiveandpracticalmeasuresforsecuritycooperation,forthepreventionofsuchactsofterrorism,andfortheprosecutionandpunishmentoftheirperpetrators;xx-x  6. l Decidestoremainseizedofthematter. \ e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    xx-x  Resolution1190(1998)of13August1998e pand ;q O,O, O, O,#idid 3 M_         xx-x  TheSecurityCouncil, c a xx-x  Reaffirmingitsresolution696(1991)of30May1991 y!c andallsubsequentrelevantresolutions,includingresolutions864(1993)of15September1993,1127(1997)of28August1997and1173(1998)of12June1998,xx-x  Reaffirmingalsoitsfirmcommitmenttopreservethe $=h unity,sovereigntyandterritorialintegrityofAngola,xx-x  Stronglydeploringthedeterioratingpoliticaland &!k securitysituationinAngola,whichisprimarilytheresultofthefailurebytheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolatocompleteitsobligationsunderthe AcordosdePaz(S/22609,annex),theLusakaProtocol(S/1994/1441,annex)andrelevantSecurityCouncilresolutions, ,V&r   x Takingnoteofrecentpositivestepstorestore   confidenceinthepeaceprocess,  x HavingconsideredthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral  of6August1998(S/1998/723),  x 1.  WelcomesthedecisionbytheSecretaryGeneral f  todispatchaSpecialEnvoytoassessthesituationinAngolaandadviseonapossiblecourseofaction,andrequeststheSecretaryGeneraltosubmit,nolaterthan31August1998,areportwithrecommendationsregardingthefutureroleoftheUnitedNationsinAngola;  x 2.  Expressesitsintentiontoreviewthe d  recommendationsreferredtoinparagraph1aboveandtoconsiderappropriateactions;  x 3.  DecidestoextendthemandateoftheUnited  `  NationsObserverMissioninAngolauntil15September1998,andtakesnoteoftheconsiderationsspecifiedinparagraph38ofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof6August1998regardingthedeploymentoftheMissionthroughoutthecountry;  x 4.  CallsupontheGovernmentofUnityand ^ NationalReconciliationand,inparticular,TheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciadeAngolainthestrongesttermstorefrainfromanystepswhichcouldfurtherexacerbatethepresentsituation;  x 5.  DemandsthattheUni oNacionalparaa > IndependnciadeAngolacomplyimmediatelyandwithoutconditionswithitsobligationsundertheLusakaProtocolandwithrelevantSecurityCouncilresolutions,inparticularthecompletedemilitarizationofitsforcesandfullcooperationintheimmediateandunconditionalextensionofStateadministrationthroughoutthenationalterritory,inordertopreventafurtherdeteriorationofthepoliticalandsecuritysituation;  x 6.  DemandsalsothattheUni oNacionalparaa !( IndependnciadeAngolaceaseitsreoccupationoflocalitieswhereStateadministrationwasestablishedandstopattacksbyitsmembersoncivilians,authoritiesoftheGovernmentofUnityandNationalReconciliation,includingpolice,andUnitedNationsandinternationalpersonnel;  x 7.  CallsupontheGovernmentofUnityand & / NationalReconciliationandtheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciadeAngolatoceasehostilepropaganda,refrainfromlayingnewmines,stopforcedconscriptionsandreneweffortstowardsnationalreconciliation,includingbyimplementingconfidencebuildingmeasures,suchasthereactivationofthejointmechanismsintheprovincesandthedisengagementofmilitaryforcesontheground;  ,&7 xx-x  8. l CallsupontheGovernmentofUnityand 7  NationalReconciliationtoensurethattheAngolanNationalPolicerefrainfrompracticesinconsistentwiththeLusakaProtocolandtorespectthelegalactivitiesoftheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciadeAngolaasapoliticalpartyinaccordancewiththeLusakaProtocol;xx-x  9. l DemandsthattheGovernmentofUnityand  > NationalReconciliationand,inparticular,theUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciadeAngolacooperatefullywiththeMissioninprovidingfullaccessforitsverificationactivitiesandguaranteeunconditionallythesafetyandfreedomofmovementofallUnitedNationsandinternationalpersonnel,includingthoseprovidinghumanitarianassistance;xx-x  10. l ExpressesitsfirmbeliefthatameetinginAngola 6 G betweenthePresidentoftheRepublicofAngolaandtheleaderoftheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciadeAngolacouldprovidemomentumtothepeaceprocess;xx-x  11. l CallsuponMemberStatestoimplementfullythe L relevantprovisionsofresolutions1173(1998),1127(1997)and864(1993);xx-x  12. l WelcomestheappointmentofanewSpecial JP RepresentativetoAngola,andurgestheGovernmentofUnityandNationalReconciliationandtheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciadeAngolatocooperatefullywithhiminpromotingpeaceandnationalreconciliation;xx-x  13. l EncouragestheSecretaryGeneraltocontinue V hispersonalengagementinthepeaceprocess;xx-x  14. l Expressesitsappreciationtothepersonnelofthe ^Y Mission;xx-x  15. l Decidestoremainactivelyseizedofthematter. <\ e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    xx-x  Resolution1191(1998)of27August1998e J   O,O, O, O,#idid 3  3_         xx-x  TheSecurityCouncil, !Ia xx-x  Recallingitsresolutions808(1993)of22February  #_c 1993,827(1993)of25May1993and1166(1998)of13May1998,xx-x  HavingdecidedtoconsiderthenominationsforJudges % g oftheInternationalTribunalfortheFormerYugoslaviareceivedbytheSecretaryGeneralby4August1998,xx-x  ForwardsthefollowingnominationstotheGeneral U("k Assemblyinaccordancewitharticle13(d)ofthestatuteoftheInternationalTribunal: p*$n &      x Mr.MohamedBennouna(Morocco)    x Mr.DavidHunt(Australia)    x Mr.PerJohanLindholm(Finland) ,   x Mr.HugoAnibalLlanosMansilla(Chile) B   x Mr.PatrickRobinson(Jamaica)'   X   x Mr.JanSkupinski(Poland)  n    x Mr.S.W.B.Vadugodapitiya(SriLanka) .     x Mr.LuisValenciaRodrguez(Ecuador) D    x Mr.PeterH.Wilkitzki(Germany) Z e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3      x Resolution1192(1998)of27August1998e A   O,O, O, O,#idid 3 Q            x TheSecurityCouncil, g    x Recallingitsresolutions731(1992)of21January '}  1992,748(1992)of31March1992and883(1993)of11November1993,  x Notingthereportoftheindependentexpertsappointed # bytheSecretaryGeneral(S/1997/991,annex),  x Havingregardtothecontentsoftheletterdated24  August1998fromtheActingPermanentRepresentativesoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandoftheUnitedStatesofAmericatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/795),  x Notingalso,inthelightoftheaboveresolutions,the 7$ communicationsoftheOrganizationofAfricanUnity,theLeagueofArabStates,theMovementofNonAlignedCountriesandtheOrganizationoftheIslamicConference(S/1994/373,S/1995/834,S/1997/35,S/1997/273,S/1997/406,S/1997/497andS/1997/529),asreferredtointheletterdated24August1998,  x ActingunderChapterVIIoftheCharteroftheUnited  , Nations,  x 1.  DemandsonceagainthattheLibyan "/ Governmentimmediatelycomplywiththeabovementionedresolutions;  x 2.  Welcomestheinitiativeforthetrialofthetwo +%3 personschargedwiththebombingofPanAmflight103( thetwoaccused)beforeaScottishcourtsittingintheNetherlands,ascontainedintheletterdated24August1998fromtheActingPermanentRepresentativesoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica( theinitiative)anditsattachments,andthewillingnessoftheGovernmentoftheNetherlandstocooperateintheimplementationoftheinitiative; ,'= xx-x  3. l CallsupontheGovernmentoftheNetherlands = andtheGovernmentoftheUnitedKingdomtotakesuchstepsasarenecessarytoimplementtheinitiative,includingtheconclusionofarrangementswithaviewtoenablingthecourt& X describedinparagraph2toexercisejurisdictioninthetermsoftheintendedAgreementbetweenthetwoGovernments,attachedtothesaidletterof'X24August1998;xx-x  4. l DecidesthatallStatesshallcooperatetothisend, p E andinparticularthattheLibyanGovernmentshallensuretheappearanceintheNetherlandsofthetwoaccusedforthepurposeoftrialbythecourtdescribedinparagraph2,andthattheLibyanGovernmentshallensurethatanyevidenceorwitnessesinLibyaare,upontherequestofthecourt,promptlymadeavailableatthecourtintheNetherlandsforthepurposeofthetrial;xx-x  5. l RequeststheSecretaryGeneral,after T N consultationwiththeGovernmentoftheNetherlands,toassisttheLibyanGovernmentwiththephysicalarrangementsforthesafetransferofthetwoaccusedfromLibyadirecttotheNetherlands;xx-x  6. l InvitestheSecretaryGeneraltonominate 4T internationalobserverstoattendthetrial;xx-x  7. l Decidesfurtherthat,onthearrivalofthetwo hW accusedintheNetherlands,theGovernmentoftheNetherlandsshalldetainthetwoaccusedpendingtheirtransferforthepurposeoftrialbeforethecourtdescribedinparagraph2;xx-x  8. l Reaffirmsthatthemeasuressetforthinits H] resolutions748(1992)and883(1993)remainineffectandbindingonallMemberStates,andinthiscontextreaffirmstheprovisionsofparagraph16ofresolution883(1993),anddecidesthattheaforementionedmeasuresshallbesuspendedimmediatelyiftheSecretaryGeneralreportstotheCouncilthatthetwoaccusedhavearrivedintheNetherlandsforthepurposeoftrialbeforethecourtdescribedinparagraph2orhaveappearedfortrialbeforeanappropriatecourtintheUnitedKingdomortheUnitedStates,andthattheLibyanGovernmenthassatisfiedtheFrenchjudicialauthoritieswithregardtothebombingofUTA772;xx-x  9. l Expressesitsintentiontoconsideradditional %L j measuresifthetwoaccusedhavenotarrivedorappearedfortrialpromptlyinaccordancewithparagraph8;xx-x  10. l Decidestoremainseizedofthematter. ("n  )$p &   e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3      x Resolution1193(1998)of28August1998e ͧheL  O,O, O, O,#idid 3            x TheSecurityCouncil,    x HavingconsideredthesituationinAfghanistan, ,   x Recallingitspreviousresolution1076(1996)of22 B October1996andthestatementsofthePresidentofthe'SecurityCouncilonthesituationinAfghanistan,  x RecallingalsoGeneralAssemblyresolution52/211    of19December1997,  x ExpressingitsgraveconcernatthecontinuedAfghan p   conflict,whichhasrecentlysharplyescalatedduetotheTalibanforcesoffensiveinthenorthernpartsofthecountry,causingaseriousandgrowingthreattoregionalandinternationalpeaceandsecurity,aswellasextensivehumansuffering,furtherdestruction,refugeeflowsandotherforcibledisplacementoflargenumbersofpeople,  x Concernedalsobytheincreasinglyethnicnatureof 6  theconflict,byreportsofethnicandreligiousbasedpersecution,particularlyagainsttheShiites,andbythethreatthisposestotheunityoftheAfghanState,  x Reaffirmingitsstrongcommitmenttothesovereignty,  independence,territorialintegrityandnationalunityofAfghanistan,anditsrespectforitsculturalandhistoricalheritage,  x Deploringthefactthatdespiterepeatedpleasbythe h SecurityCouncil,theGeneralAssemblyandtheSecretaryGeneraltohaltforeigninterferenceinAfghanistan,includingtheinvolvementofforeignmilitarypersonnelandthesupplyofarmsandammunitiontoallpartiesintheconflict,suchinterferencecontinuesunabated,  x ReiteratingitsviewthattheUnitedNationsmust f& continuetoplayitscentralandimpartialroleininternationaleffortstowardsapeacefulresolutionoftheAfghanconflict,  x Deeplyconcernedattheserioushumanitariancrisis ! * inAfghanistan,anddeploringinthisregardthemeasurestakenbytheTalibanwhichresultedintheevacuationoftheUnitedNationshumanitarianpersonnelfromAfghanistanandexpressinghopefortheirearlyreturnunderconditionsofsecurity,  x Expressingitsgraveconcernatthecapturebythe & !1 TalibanoftheConsulateGeneraloftheIslamicRepublicofIraninMazar-e-SharifandatthefateofthepersonneloftheConsulateGeneralandofotherIraniannationalsmissinginAfghanistan,  x Deeplydisturbedbythedeterioratingsecurity *@%7 conditionsforUnitedNationsandotherinternationaland humanitarianpersonnel, z,&9 xx-x  Deeplyconcernedalsoatthecontinuingpresenceof 9  terroristsintheterritoryofAfghanistanandattheproductionandtraffickingofdrugs,xx-x  Remainingdeeplyconcernedatthecontinuing P= discriminationagainstgirlsandwomenandatotherviolationsofhumanrightsandofinternationalhumanitarianlawinAfghanistan,xx-x  1. l ReiteratesthattheAfghancrisiscanbesettled  B onlybypeacefulmeans,throughdirectnegotiationsbetweentheAfghanfactionsunderUnitedNationsauspices,aimedatachievingasolutionaccommodatingtherightsandinterestsofallAfghans,andstressesthatterritorialgainsthroughmilitaryoperationswillneitherleadtoadurablepeaceinAfghanistan,norcontributetoacomprehensivesettlementoftheconflictinthismulti-culturalandmulti-ethniccountry;xx-x  2. l DemandsthatallAfghanfactionsstopfighting, j L resumenegotiationswithoutdelayandpreconditions,andcooperatewiththeaimofcreatingabroadbasedandfullyrepresentativegovernment,whichwouldprotecttherightsofallAfghansandwouldobservetheinternationalobligationsofAfghanistan;xx-x  3. l Reiteratesonceagainthatanyoutside hS interferenceintheinternalaffairsofAfghanistanshouldceaseimmediatelyandcallsuponallStatestotakeresolutemeasurestoprohibittheirmilitarypersonnelfromplanningandparticipatinginmilitaryoperationsinAfghanistanandimmediatelytoendthesupplyofarmsandammunitiontoallpartiestotheconflict;xx-x  4. l CallsuponallStatesneighbouringAfghanistan .[ andotherStateswithinfluenceinthecountrytointensifytheireffortsundertheaegisoftheUnitedNationstobringthepartiestoanegotiatedsettlement;xx-x  5. l Reaffirmsitsfullsupportfortheeffortsofthe F!` UnitedNations,inparticulartheactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsSpecialMissiontoAfghanistanandthoseoftheSpecialEnvoyoftheUnitedNationsSecretaryGeneralforAfghanistaninfacilitatingthepoliticalprocesstowardsthegoalsofnationalreconciliationandalastingpoliticalsettlementwiththeparticipationofallpartiestotheconflictandallsegmentsofAfghansociety;xx-x  6. l CondemnstheattacksontheUnitedNations '*"i personnelintheTalibanheldterritoriesofAfghanistan,includingthekillingofthetwoAfghanstaffmembersoftheWorldFoodProgrammeandtheOfficeoftheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeesinJalalabad,andoftheMilitaryAdvisertotheUnitedNationsSpecialMissiontoAfghanistaninKabul,andcallsupontheTalibanto,&o investigateurgentlytheseheinouscrimes,andtokeeptheUnitedNationsinformedabouttheresultsoftheinvestigation;  x 7.  DemandsthatallAfghanfactionsand,in P particular,theTaliban,doeverythingpossibletoassurethesafetyandfreedomofmovementofthepersonneloftheUnitedNationsandotherinternationalandhumanitarianpersonnel;  x 8.  CondemnsalsothecaptureoftheConsulate    GeneraloftheIslamicRepublicofIraninMazareSharif,anddemandsthatallpartiesand,inparticulartheTaliban,doeverythingpossibletoensuresafeanddignifiedpassageoutofAfghanistanofthepersonneloftheConsulateGeneralandotherIraniannationalsmissinginAfghanistan;  x 9.  UrgesallAfghanfactionsand,inparticular,the   Taliban,tofacilitatetheworkoftheinternationalhumanitarianorganizationsandtoensureunimpededaccessandadequateconditionsforthedeliveryofaidbysuchorganizationstoallinneedofit;  x 10.  AppealstoallStates,organizationsand  programmesoftheUnitedNationssystem,specializedagenciesandotherinternationalorganizationstoresumetheprovisionofhumanitarianassistancetoallinneedofitinAfghanistanassoonasthesituationonthegroundpermits;  x 11.  Expressesitsreadinesstocall,onapriority F basis,forallpossiblefinancial,technicalandmaterialassistanceforthereconstructionofAfghanistanoncetheconditionsareestablishedbytheachievementofthelastingpeacefulsolutionoftheAfghanconflict,andforthevoluntary,safeandsecurereturnofrefugeesandinternallydisplacedpersons;  x 12.  Reaffirmsthatallpartiestotheconflictarebound  % tocomplywiththeirobligationsunderinternationalhumanitarianlawand,inparticular,theGenevaConventionsof12August1949,andthatpersonswhocommitororderthecommissionofgravebreachesoftheConventionsareindividuallyresponsibleinrespectofsuchbreaches;  x 13.  RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltocontinue $ , investigationsintoallegedmasskillingsofprisonersofwarandciviliansaswellasethnicallybasedforceddisplacementoflargegroupsofthepopulationandotherformsofmasspersecutioninAfghanistan,andtosubmitthereportstotheGeneralAssemblyandtheSecurityCouncilassoonastheybecomeavailable;  x 14.  UrgestheAfghanfactionstoputanendtothe z*$4 discriminationagainstgirlsandwomenandtoother violationsofhumanrightsaswellasviolationsof  ,`&6 internationalhumanitarianlawandtoadheretotheinternationallyacceptednormsandstandardsinthissphere; xx-x  15. l DemandsthattheAfghanfactionsrefrainfrom 9 harbouringandtrainingterroristsandtheirorganizationsandhaltillegaldrugactivities;xx-x  16. l Remindsallpartiesoftheobligationtoabide . = strictlybythedecisionsoftheSecurityCouncilandexpressesitsfirmintention,inaccordancewithitsresponsibilityundertheCharteroftheUnitedNations,toconsidersuchfurtherstepsasmayberequiredfortheimplementationofthepresentresolution;xx-x  17. l RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltocontinueto , D keeptheCouncilregularlyinformedofthesituationinAfghanistan;xx-x  18. l Decidestoremainactivelyseizedofthematter. ( H e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    xx-x  Resolution1194(1998)of9September1998e by : O,O, O, O,#idid 3 s K         xx-x  TheSecurityCouncil, M xx-x  Recallingallitspreviousrelevantresolutions,in O particularitsresolutions687(1991)of3April1991,707(1991)of15August1991,715(1991)of11October1991,1060(1996)of12June1996,1115(1997)of21June1997and1154(1998)of2March1998,xx-x  NotingtheannouncementbyIraqon5August1998 +U thatithaddecidedtosuspendcooperationwiththeUnitedNationsSpecialCommissionandtheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgencyonalldisarmamentactivitiesandrestrictongoingmonitoringandverificationactivitiesatdeclaredsites,and/oractionsimplementingtheabovedecision,xx-x  Stressingthatthenecessaryconditionsdonotexistfor )\ themodificationofthemeasuresreferredtoinsectionFofresolution687(1991),xx-x  Recallingtheletterdated12August1998fromthe y!` ExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissiontothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/767),whichreportedtotheCouncilthatIraqhadhaltedalldisarmamentactivitiesoftheSpecialCommissionandplacedlimitationsontherightsoftheCommissiontoconductitsmonitoringoperations,xx-x  Recallingalsotheletterdated11August1998from ?'!h theDirectorGeneraloftheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgencytothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/766),whichreportedtherefusalbyIraqtocooperateinanyactivityinvolvinginvestigationofitsclandestinenuclearprogrammeandotherrestrictionsofaccessplacedbyIraqontheongoingmonitoringandverificationprogrammeoftheAgency,, 'o Ї  x Notingthelettersdated18August1998fromthe  PresidentoftheSecurityCounciltotheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionandtheDirectorGeneraloftheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgency(S/1998/769,S/1998/768),whichexpressedthefullsupportoftheSecurityCouncilforthoseorganizationsintheimplementationofthefullrangeoftheirmandatedactivities,includinginspections,  x RecallingtheMemorandumofUnderstandingsigned 8   bytheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqandtheSecretaryGeneralon23February1998(S/1998/166),inwhichIraqreiterateditsundertakingtocooperatefullywiththeSpecialCommissionandtheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgency,  x NotingthattheannouncementbyIraqof5August n  1998followedaperiodofincreasedcooperationandsometangibleprogressachievedsincethesigningoftheMemorandumofUnderstanding,  x Reiteratingitsintentiontorespondfavourablytofuture 2 progressmadeinthedisarmamentprocessandreaffirmingitscommitmenttocomprehensiveimplementationofitsresolutions,inparticularresolution687(1991),  x DeterminedtoensurefullcompliancebyIraqwithits J obligationsunderallpreviousresolutions,inparticularresolutions687(1991),707(1991),715(1991),1060(1996),1115(1997)and1154(1998),topermitimmediate,unconditionalandunrestrictedaccesstotheSpecialCommissionandtheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgencytoallsiteswhichtheywishtoinspect,andtoprovidetheSpecialCommissionandtheAgencywithallthecooperationnecessaryforthemtofulfiltheirmandatesunderthoseresolutions,  x StressingtheunacceptabilityofanyattemptsbyIraq h$ todenyaccesstoanysitesortorefusetoprovidethenecessarycooperation,  x Expressingitsreadinesstoconsider,ina "d( comprehensivereview,IraqscompliancewithitsobligationsunderallrelevantresolutionsonceIraqhasrescindeditsabovementioneddecisionanddemonstratedthatitispreparedtofulfilallitsobligations,including,inparticularondisarmamentissues,byresumingfullcooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionandtheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgencyconsistentwiththeMemorandumofUnderstanding,asendorsedbytheCouncilinresolution1154(1998),andtothatendwelcomingtheproposaloftheSecretaryGeneralforsuchacomprehensivereviewandinvitingtheSecretaryGeneraltoprovidehisviewsinthatregard,  +O&5 xx-x  ReiteratingthecommitmentofallMemberStatesto 5  thesovereignty,territorialintegrityandpoliticalindependenceofKuwaitandIraq,xx-x  ActingunderChapterVIIoftheCharteroftheUnited P9 Nations,xx-x  1. l CondemnsthedecisionbyIraqof5August1998 . < tosuspendcooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionandtheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgency,whichconstitutesatotallyunacceptablecontraventionofitsobligationsunderresolutions687(1991),707(1991),715(1991),1060(1996),1115(1997)and1154(1998),andtheMemorandumofUnderstandingsignedbytheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqandtheSecretaryGeneralon23February1998;xx-x  2. l DemandsthatIraqrescinditsabovementioned  E decisionandcooperatefullywiththeSpecialCommissionandtheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgencyinaccordancewithitsobligationsundertherelevantresolutionsandtheMemorandumofUnderstandingaswellasresumedialoguewiththeSpecialCommissionandtheAgencyimmediately;xx-x  3. l Decidesnottoconductthereviewscheduledfor L October1998providedforinparagraphs21and28ofresolution687(1991),andnottoconductanyfurthersuchreviewsuntilIraqrescindsitsabovementioneddecisionof5August1998andtheSpecialCommissionandtheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgencyreporttotheCouncilthattheyaresatisfiedthattheyhavebeenabletoexercisethefullrangeofactivitiesprovidedforintheirmandates,includinginspections;xx-x  4. l ReaffirmsitsfullsupportfortheSpecial fV CommissionandtheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgencyintheireffortstoensuretheimplementationoftheirmandatesundertherelevantresolutionsoftheCouncil;xx-x  5. l ReaffirmsitsfullsupportfortheSecretary ~ [ GeneralinhiseffortstourgeIraqtorescinditsabovementioneddecision;& ; xx-x  6. l Reaffirmsitsintentiontoactinaccordancewith $#z_ therelevantprovisionsofresolution687(1991)onthedurationoftheprohibitionsreferredtointhatresolutionandnotesthatbyitsfailuresofartocomplywithitsrelevantobligationsIraqhasdelayedthemomentwhentheCouncilcandoso;';$#xx-x  7. l Decidestoremainseizedofthematter. "(x"f e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    xx-x  Resolution1195(1998)of15September1998e eCh  O,O, O, O,#idid 3 )$i         xx-x  TheSecurityCouncil, */%k xx-x  Reaffirmingitsresolution696(1991)of30May1991 +E&m andallsubsequentrelevantresolutions,, 'n Ї  x Reaffirmingalsoitsfirmcommitmenttopreservethe  unity,sovereigntyandterritorialintegrityofAngola,  x Takingnoteoftheletterdated10September1998from  thePresidentoftheRepublicofAngolatotheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/847,annex),  x HavingconsideredthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral .  of7September1998(S/1998/838),  x 1.  Emphasizesthattheprimarycauseofthecrisis  b  inAngolaandofthecurrentimpasseinthepeaceprocessisthefailurebytheleadershipoftheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolatocomplywithitsobligationsunderthe AcordosdePaz(S/22609,annex),theLusakaProtocol(S/1994/1441,annex)andrelevantSecurityCouncilresolutions,anddemandsthattheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolacomplyimmediatelyandwithoutconditionswithitsobligations,inparticularthecompletedemilitarizationofitsforcesandfullcooperationintheimmediateandunconditionalextensionofStateadministrationthroughoutthenationalterritory;  x 2.  DemandsthattheUni oNacionalparaa  IndependnciaTotaldeAngolawithdrawimmediatelyfromterritorieswhichithasoccupiedthroughmilitaryaction;  x 3.  Reiteratesitsfullsupportfortheimplementation ` oftheLusakaProtocol;  x 4.  DemandsthattheUni oNacionalparaa > IndependnciaTotaldeAngolatransformitselfintoagenuinepoliticalpartythroughthedismantlingofitsmilitarystructureandinthecontextofthefullimplementationoftheLusakaProtocolstronglyurgestheAngolanauthoritiestoreconsidertheirdecisiontosuspendtheparticipationofmembersoftheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolaintheGovernmentofUnityandNationalReconciliationandintheNationalAssembly;  x 5.  CallsuponMemberStatestoimplementfullythe !( relevantprovisionsofresolutions864(1993)of15September1993,1127(1997)of28August1997and1173(1998)of12June1998;  x 6.  StronglyurgestheGovernmentofAngola,the %X- Uni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolaandStatesintheregiontorejectmilitaryaction,topursuedialoguetoresolvethecrisisandtorefrainfromanystepswhichcouldexacerbatethecurrentsituation;  x 7.  ReiteratesitssupporttotheSecretaryGeneral 8)#3 forhispersonalengagementinthepeaceprocess,andurgestheGovernmentofAngolaandtheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolatocooperatefullywiththe SpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralandwith X,&7 otherrelevantinitiativesbyMemberStatestoseekapeacefulresolutionofthecrisis; xx-x  8. l DecidestoextendthemandateoftheUnited : NationsObserverMissioninAngolauntil15October1998,andtoassesstheoverallsituationandtakeactiononthefutureroleoftheUnitedNationsinAngolaonthebasisofareportandrecommendationstobesubmittedbytheSecretaryGeneralnolaterthan8October1998;xx-x  9. l EndorsesthedecisionoftheSecretaryGeneral  A toinstructtheMissiontoadjustitsdeploymentontheground,asneeded,toensurethesafetyandsecurityofMissionpersonnel,anddemandsthattheGovernmentofAngolaand,inparticular,theUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolaguaranteeunconditionallythesafetyandfreedomofmovementoftheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralandallUnitedNationsandinternationalhumanitarianpersonnel,includingthoseprovidinghumanitarianassistance;xx-x  10. l Decidestoremainactivelyseizedofthematter. L e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    xx-x  Resolution1196(1998)of16September1998e nci  O,O, O, O,#idid 3 EO         xx-x  TheSecurityCouncil, [Q xx-x  Reaffirmingitsresolution1170(1998)of28May qS 1998,xx-x  RecallingthestatementmadebyitsPresidenton25 OV September1997(S/PRST/1997/46)atthemeetingoftheCouncilatthelevelofForeignMinistersonthesituationinAfrica,xx-x  Havingconsideredtherecommendationscontainedin [ thereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof13April1998onthecausesofconflictandthepromotionofdurablepeaceandsustainabledevelopmentinAfrica,whichwassubmittedtotheGeneralAssembly(A/52/871)andtotheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/318)inaccordancewiththeabovementionedstatement,regardingtheimportanceofstrengtheningtheeffectivenessofarmsembargoesasameanstodiminishtheavailabilityofarmswithwhichtopursuearmedconflicts,xx-x  Stressingtheprinciplesofthepoliticalindependence, %1 f sovereigntyandterritorialintegrityofallStates,xx-x  MindfuloftheCairoDeclarationof1993(A/48/322, '"i annexII),whichstipulatedthattheOrganizationofAfricanUnityMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolutionwouldhaveasaprimaryobjectivetheanticipationandpreventionofconflicts,xx-x  ReaffirmingtheobligationsofallMemberStatesto +E&o settletheirinternationaldisputesbypeacefulmeansand, 'p stressingtheprimaryresponsibilityoftheSecurityCouncilforthemaintenanceofinternationalpeaceandsecurityinaccordancewiththeCharteroftheUnitedNations,  x RecognizingthattheInternationalCommissionof P Inquiryestablishedbyitsresolution1013(1995)of7September1995andreactivatedinaccordancewithitsresolution1161(1998)of9April1998isanexampleofausefulmeansforstrengtheningtheeffectivenessofanarmsembargoestablishedbytheCouncil,  x 1.  ReiteratestheobligationofallMemberStates N   tocarryoutdecisionsoftheCouncilonarmsembargoes;  x 2.  EncourageseachMemberState,asappropriate, ,  toconsiderasameansofimplementingtheobligationsreferredtoinparagraph1abovetheadoptionoflegislationorotherlegalmeasuresmakingtheviolationofarmsembargoesestablishedbytheCouncilacriminaloffence;  x 3.  RequeststheSecurityCouncilCommittees b  establishedbyresolutionsimposingarmsembargoesinAfricatoincludeintheirannualreportsasubstantivesectionontheimplementationofthearmsembargoes,onpossibleviolationsofthemeasuresreportedtotheCommitteeandwithrecommendationsasappropriateforstrengtheningtheeffectivenessofthearmsembargoes;  x 4.  EncouragestheChairmenoftheCommittees (~ referredtoinparagraph3abovetoseektoestablishchannelsofcommunicationwithregionalandsubregionalorganizationsandbodies,includinginAfricatheOrganizationofAfricanUnityMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolution,theEconomicCommunityofWestAfricanStates,theUnitedNationsStandingAdvisoryCommitteeonSecurityQuestionsinCentralAfrica,theSouthernAfricanDevelopmentCommunityandtheIntergovernmentalAuthorityonDevelopment,inadditiontoothersourcesofinformation,includingMemberStates,alreadymentionedintheguidelinesoftheCommittees,inordertoimprovethemonitoringofarmsembargoesthroughwiderandregularexchangeofinformationwithrelevantpartiesintheregionconcerned;  x 5.  ReiteratesitsrequestthatallStates,relevant %L - UnitedNationsbodiesand,asappropriate,otherorganizationsandinterestedpartiesreportinformationonpossibleviolationsofarmsembargoesestablishedbytheCounciltotherelevantSecurityCouncilCommitteesreferredtoinparagraph3above;  x 6.  RequeststheCommitteesreferredtoinparagraph *J%4  3abovetomakerelevantinformationpubliclyavailable +&5 throughappropriatemedia,includingthroughtheimproveduseofinformationtechnology; xx-x  7. l WelcomestheinitiativeoftheChairmenofthe 8 Committeesestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)of15September1993andresolution1132(1997)of8October1997concerningthesituationsinAngolaandSierraLeone,respectively,tovisitcountriesintheregionandinvitesotherCommitteestoconsiderthisapproach,whereandwhenappropriate,inordertoenhancethefullandeffectiveimplementationofthemeasuresspecifiedintheirrespectivemandateswithaviewtourgingthepartiestocomplywithrelevantCouncilresolutions;xx-x  8. l Expressesitswillingnesstoconsider,whenever  C itestablishesarmsembargoes,allappropriatemeasurestoassisttheireffectiveimplementation,andnotes,inthiscontext,thatmeasuressuchasinquiriesintoarmstraffickingroutes,thefollowupofpossiblespecificviolationsandthedeploymentofborderorpointofentrymonitorsmayberelevant,inconsultationwiththecountriesconcerned; n xx-x  9. l UrgesMemberStates,relevantUnitedNations lK bodiesandagenciesandotherinternationalagenciestoconsidertheprovisionoftechnicalandotherassistance,inconsultationwiththeStatesconcerned,tofacilitatetheimplementationofarmsembargoes;xx-x  10. l Stressesthatarmsembargoesestablishedbythe Q Councilshouldhaveclearlyestablishedobjectivesandprovisionsforregularreviewofthemeasureswithaviewtoliftingthemwhentheobjectivesaremet,inaccordancewiththetermsoftheapplicableSecurityCouncilresolutions;xx-x  11. l RequestsallSecurityCouncilCommittees X establishedbyresolutionsimposingarmsembargoestoconsider,asappropriate,theapplicationofthemeasurescontainedinthepresentresolution;xx-x  12. l Decidestoremainseizedofthematter. "d] e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0 x 0x#x#Resolution1197(1998)of18September1998e "evi " O,O, O, O,#idid 3#`##         xx-x  TheSecurityCouncil, $b xx-x  Reaffirmingitsprimaryresponsibilityforthe %1 d maintenanceofinternationalpeaceandsecurityinaccordancewiththeCharteroftheUnitedNations,xx-x  Havingconsideredtherecommendationscontainedin ("h thereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof13April1998onthecausesofconflictandthepromotionofdurablepeaceandsustainabledevelopmentinAfrica,whichwassubmittedtotheGeneralAssembly(A/52/871)andtotheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/318),regardingtheneedfortheUnitedNationstoprovidesupportforregionalandsubregional1-'n initiativesandthestrengtheningofcoordinationbetweentheUnitedNationsandregionalandsubregionalorganizationsintheareaofconflictpreventionandthemaintenanceofpeace,  x RecallingtheprovisionsofChapterVIIIoftheCharter  n onregionalarrangementsoragencies,whichsetoutthebasicprinciplesgoverningtheiractivities,andestablishedthelegalframeworkforcooperationwiththeUnitedNations,intheareaofthemaintenanceofinternationalpeaceandsecurity,  x Recallingalsotheagreementof15November1965on l  cooperationbetweentheUnitedNationsandtheOrganizationofAfricanUnityasupdatedandsignedon9October1990betweenthetwoSecretariesGeneralofthetwoorganizations,  x RecallingfurthertheresolutionsoftheGeneral L  AssemblyontheenhancementofcooperationbetweentheUnitedNationsandtheOrganizationofAfricanUnity,inparticularresolutions43/12of25October1988,43/27of18November1988,44/17of1November1991,47/148of18December1992,48/25of29November1993,49/64of15December1994and50/158of21December1995,  x Mindfuloftheneedforcontinuedcooperationbetween h theUnitedNationsanditsrelevantbodiesandspecializedagenciesontheonehand,andtheOrganizationofAfricanUnityandsubregionalorganizationsinAfricaontheother,  x WelcomingthehighlevelmeetingbetweentheUnited  NationsandregionalorganizationsheldinNewYorkon28July1998andencouragingtheholdingofsuchmeetingsatregularintervals,  x NotingthatsubregionalarrangementsinAfrica,aswell D$ astheOrganizationofAfricanUnitythroughitsMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolution,aredevelopingtheircapacitiesinpreventivediplomacy,andencouragingAfricanStatestomakeuseofthesearrangementsandmechanismsinthepreventionofconflictandmaintenanceofpeaceinAfrica,  I/  x 1.  UrgestheSecretaryGeneral,throughtheuseof % . theUnitedNationsTrustFundforImprovingPreparednessforConflictPreventionandPeacekeepinginAfrica,toassistintheestablishmentwithintheOrganizationofAfricanUnityofanearlywarningsystembasedonthemodelcurrentlybeingusedbytheUnitedNations,andtoassistinstrengtheninginmakingoperationaltheOrganizationofAfricanUnityconflictmanagementcentreanditssituationroom;  ,&7 xx-x  2. l EncouragescontributionstotheUnitedNations 7  TrustFundforImprovingPreparednessforConflictPreventionandPeacekeepinginAfricaandtotheOrganizationofAfricanUnityPeaceFundandencouragesalsotheSecretaryGeneraltodevelopastrategyforthepurposeofenhancingcontributionstotheTrustFund;xx-x  3. l RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltocontinueto  > assistMemberStatesinthefurtherdevelopmentofcommonlyacceptedpeacekeepingdoctrineandtoshareexistingpeacekeepingdoctrineandconceptsofoperationswiththeOrganizationofAfricanUnityandsubregionalorganizationsinAfrica;xx-x  4. l InvitestheSecretaryGeneraltoassistthe  E OrganizationofAfricanUnityandsubregionalorganizationsinAfricatoestablishlogisticsassessmentteamsthroughthesharingofinformationontheestablishment,composition,methodsandfunctioningofUnitedNationslogisticsassessmentteams,andalsoinvitestheSecretaryGeneraltoassisttheOrganizationofAfricanUnityandsubregionalorganizations,asappropriate,todeterminethelogisticalandfinancialrequirementsofregionalorsubregionalpeacekeepingoperationsauthorizedbytheCouncil;xx-x  5. l Encouragestheestablishmentofpartnerships P betweenStatesandregionalandsubregionalorganizationsinvolvedinpeacekeepingoperations,inwhichoneormoreStatesororganizationscontributetroopsandotherscontributeequipment,encouragestheSecretaryGeneraltofacilitateeffortstothatend,andrequestshimtoconsiderdevelopingaframeworktocoordinatesuchpartnerships;xx-x  6. l Commendsthevariousinitiativestakenby X severalStatestoenhanceAfricanpreparednesstoparticipateinthemilitary,police,humanitarianandotherciviliancomponentsofpeacekeepingoperations,andinthiscontextencouragesjointtrainingandsimulationexercisesandseminarswithAfricanpeacekeepers;xx-x  7. l WelcomestheproposalbytheEconomic "_ CommunityofWestAfricanStatestoestablishaCouncilofElderswithinitsMechanismforthePrevention,Management,ResolutionofConflicts,PeacekeepingandSecurityforthepurposeoffacilitatingmediationeffortsandurgestheSecretaryGeneral,inconsultationwiththeExecutiveSecretaryoftheEconomicCommunityofWestAfricanStates,toassistinfacilitatingitsestablishmentandtohelptoensureitseffectiveness;  II<xx-x  8. l EndorsestheestablishmentofaUnitedNations *J%k PreventiveActionLiaisonOfficeintheOrganizationofAfricanUnityandurgestheSecretaryGeneraltoconsider,&m waysofmakingthisofficemoreeffectiveandalsothepossibilityofappointingliaisonofficerstopeacekeepingoperationsoftheOrganizationofAfricanUnityandofsubregionalorganizationsinAfricawhichareauthorizedbytheCouncil;  x 9.  Encouragestheenhancementofconsultationand  6 coordinationbetweentheUnitedNationsandtheOrganizationofAfricanUnityandbetweentheUnitedNationsandsubregionalorganizationsinAfrica,bothatthefieldandheadquarterslevel,andrecognizesthatthenominationofjointSpecialRepresentativesmaybeusefultofurthertheseaims;  x 10.  WelcomesthefactthatboththeUnitedNations   andtheOrganizationofAfricanUnityhaveagreedtostrengthenandbroadentheircooperationonmeasurestopreventandresolveconflictsinAfrica,andinthisregardinvitestheSecretaryGeneral:  x (a)  Toadoptmeasuresforanimprovedflowof 2 informationthroughsystematicmechanismsbetweentheUnitedNationsandtheOrganizationofAfricanUnityandbetweentheUnitedNationsandsubregionalorganizationsinAfrica,  x (b)  Todevelop,incollaborationwiththe h OrganizationofAfricanUnityandwithsubregionalorganizationsinAfrica,commonindicatorsforearlywarning,andshare,asappropriate,earlywarninginformationbothonthegroundwiththeirfieldrepresentativesandwiththeirheadquarters,  x (c)  Toarrange,incollaborationwiththe f! OrganizationofAfricanUnityandwithsubregionalorganizationsinAfrica,occasionalvisitsofstaffatworkinglevelbetweentheUnitedNationsandtheOrganizationofAfricanUnityandbetweentheUnitedNationsandsubregionalorganizationsinAfrica,  x (d)  Toarrange,incollaborationwiththe "d( OrganizationofAfricanUnityandwithsubregionalorganizationsinAfrica,jointexpertmeetingsoncertainspecificareasofearlywarningandprevention,includingjointreviewsofpotentialandexistingconflictswithaviewtocoordinatinginitiativesandactions;  x 11.  RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltoimplementthe  'b!/ presentresolutioninthecourseofhisongoingeffortstodevelopcooperationwiththeOrganizationofAfricanUnityandsubregionalorganizationsinAfricaand,wherenecessary,drawingontheUnitedNationsTrustFundforImprovingPreparednessforConflictPreventionand PeacekeepinginAfrica,andtokeeptheCouncilinformed +&5 periodically,asnecessary,ontheimplementationofthepresentresolution; xx-x  12. l Decidestoremainseizedofthematter. 8 e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0 x 0x#x#Resolution1198(1998)of18September1998e Jtof J O,O, O, O,#idid 3) ;##         xx-x  TheSecurityCouncil, ? = xx-x  Recallingallitspreviousresolutionsonthequestion U ? ofWesternSahara,xx-x  Reiteratingitscommitmenttoassistthepartiesto 3 B achieveajustandlastingsolutiontothequestionofWesternSahara,xx-x  Reiteratingalsoitscommitmenttotheholdingwithout / F furtherdelayofafree,fairandimpartialreferendumfortheselfdeterminationofthepeopleofWesternSaharainaccordancewiththesettlementplan,whichhasbeenacceptedbythetwoparties,xx-x  WelcomingthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof11 eL September1998(S/1998/849)andsupportingtheobservationsandrecommendationscontainedtherein,xx-x  1. l DecidestoextendthemandateoftheUnited  P NationsMissionfortheReferenduminWesternSaharauntil31October1998;xx-x  2. l Welcomes,inlinewithparagraph23ofthereport [T oftheSecretaryGeneral,engagementbyhisPersonalEnvoywiththepartiestoseekasolutiontothoseissuesbearinguponimplementationofthesettlementplan;xx-x  3. l WelcomesalsotheagreementoftheMoroccan Y authoritiestoformalizethepresenceoftheOfficeoftheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeesinWesternSahara,andrequestsbothpartiestotakeconcreteactiontoenabletheOfficeoftheHighCommissionertocarryoutthenecessarypreparatoryworkfortherepatriationofSaharanrefugeeseligibletovote,andtheirimmediatefamilies,accordingtothesettlementplan;xx-x  4. l Callsforapromptconclusionofstatusofforces W#b agreementswiththeSecretaryGeneral,whichwouldgreatlyfacilitatethefullandtimelydeploymentofMissionformedmilitaryunits,andinthiscontextnotesnewprogressthathasbeenmade,andrecallsthatpendingtheconclusionofsuchagreements,themodelstatusofforcesagreementdated9October1990(A/45/594),asprovidedforinGeneralAssemblyresolution52/12Bof19December1997,shouldapplyprovisionally;xx-x  5. l RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltoreporttothe *%l Council30daysfromthedateofextensionofthemandateoftheMissionontheprogressoftheimplementationofthesettlementplanandtheagreementsreachedbetweenthe-['o parties,andtokeeptheCouncilregularlyinformedofallsignificantdevelopmentsand,asappropriate,onthecontinuingviabilityofthemandateoftheMission;  x 6.  Decidestoremainseizedofthematter. P e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0  0xResolution1199(1998)of23September1998e W X O,O, O, O,#idid 3 Gxx           x TheSecurityCouncil,  ]    x Recallingitsresolution1160(1998)of31March1998,  s    x HavingconsideredthereportsoftheSecretaryGeneral 3   pursuanttothatresolution,andinparticularhisreportof4September1998(S/1998/834andAdd.1),  x NotingwithappreciationthestatementoftheMinisters /  forForeignAffairsofFrance,Germany,Italy,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica(theContactGroup)of12June1998attheconclusionoftheContactGroupsmeetingwiththeMinistersforForeignAffairsofCanadaandJapan(S/1998/567,annex),andthefurtherstatementoftheContactGroupmadeinBonnon8July1998(S/1998/657),  x Notingalsowithappreciationthejointstatementof / 16June1998bythePresidentsoftheRussianFederationandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia(S/1998/526,annex),  x NotingfurtherthecommunicationbytheProsecutor   oftheInternationalTribunalfortheFormerYugoslaviatotheContactGroupon7July1998,expressingtheviewthatthesituationinKosovorepresentsanarmedconflictwithinthetermsofthemandateoftheTribunal,  x Gravelyconcernedattherecentintensefightingin )& Kosovoand,inparticular,theexcessiveandindiscriminateuseofforcebySerbiansecurityforcesandtheYugoslavArmywhichhaveresultedinnumerousciviliancasualtiesand,accordingtotheestimateoftheSecretaryGeneral,thedisplacementofover230,000personsfromtheirhomes,  x Deeplyconcernedbytheflowofrefugeesintonorthern #'- Albania,BosniaandHerzegovinaandotherEuropeancountriesasaresultoftheuseofforceinKosovo,aswellasbytheincreasingnumbersofdisplacedpersonswithinKosovo,andotherpartsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,upto50,000ofwhomtheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeeshasestimatedarewithoutshelterandotherbasicnecessities,  x Reaffirmingtherightofallrefugeesanddisplaced _*$6 personstoreturntotheirhomesinsafety,andunderliningtheresponsibilityoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaforcreatingtheconditionswhichallowthemtodoso, , '9 Їxx-x  Condemningallactsofviolencebyanyparty,aswell 9 asterrorisminpursuitofpoliticalgoalsbyanygrouporindividual,andallexternalsupportforsuchactivitiesinKosovo,includingthesupplyofarmsandtrainingforterroristactivitiesinKosovo,andexpressingconcernatthereportsofcontinuingviolationsoftheprohibitionsimposedbyresolution1160(1998),xx-x  Deeplyconcernedbytherapiddeteriorationinthe p A humanitariansituationthroughoutKosovo,alarmedattheimpendinghumanitariancatastropheasdescribedinthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral,andemphasizingtheneedtopreventthisfromhappening,xx-x  Deeplyconcernedalsobyreportsofincreasing  G violationsofhumanrightsandofinternationalhumanitarianlaw,andemphasizingtheneedtoensurethattherightsofallinhabitantsofKosovoarerespected,xx-x  Reaffirmingtheobjectivesofresolution1160(1998), j L inwhichtheCouncilexpressedsupportforapeacefulresolutionoftheKosovoproblemwhichwouldincludeanenhancedstatusforKosovo,asubstantiallygreaterdegreeofautonomy,andmeaningfulselfadministration,xx-x  ReaffirmingalsothecommitmentofallMemberStates JR tothesovereigntyandterritorialintegrityoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,xx-x  Affirmingthatthedeteriorationofthesituationin FV Kosovo,FederalRepublicofYugoslavia,constitutesathreattopeaceandsecurityintheregion,xx-x  ActingunderChapterVIIoftheCharteroftheUnited Z Nations,xx-x  1. l Demandsthatallparties,groupsandindividuals t] immediatelyceasehostilitiesandmaintainaceasefireinKosovo,FederalRepublicofYugoslavia,whichwouldenhancetheprospectsforameaningfuldialoguebetweentheauthoritiesoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheKosovoAlbanianleadershipandreducetherisksofahumanitariancatastrophe;xx-x  2. l DemandsalsothattheauthoritiesoftheFederal :$e RepublicofYugoslaviaandtheKosovoAlbanianleadershiptakeimmediatestepstoimprovethehumanitariansituationandtoaverttheimpendinghumanitariancatastrophe;xx-x  3. l CallsupontheauthoritiesintheFederal '!j RepublicofYugoslaviaandtheKosovoAlbanianleadershiptoenterimmediatelyintoameaningfuldialoguewithoutpreconditionsandwithinternationalinvolvement,andtoacleartimetable,leadingtoanendofthecrisisandtoanegotiatedpoliticalsolutiontotheissueofKosovo,andwelcomesthecurrenteffortsaimedatfacilitatingsuchadialogue; -v'q Ї  x 4.  DemandsfurtherthattheFederalRepublicof  Yugoslavia,inadditiontothemeasurescalledforunderresolution1160(1998),implementimmediatelythefollowingconcretemeasurestowardsachievingapoliticalsolutiontothesituationinKosovoascontainedintheContactGroupsstatementof12June1998:  x (a)  Ceaseallactionbythesecurityforcesaffecting   thecivilianpopulationandorderthewithdrawalofsecurityunitsusedforcivilianrepression;  x (b)  Enableeffectiveandcontinuousinternational N   monitoringinKosovobytheEuropeanCommunityMonitoringMissionanddiplomaticmissionsaccreditedtotheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,includingaccessandcompletefreedomofmovementofsuchmonitorsto,fromandwithinKosovounimpededbygovernmentauthorities,andexpeditiousissuanceofappropriatetraveldocumentstointernationalpersonnelcontributingtothemonitoring;  x (c)  Facilitate,inagreementwiththeOfficeofthe 2 UnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeesandtheInternationalCommitteeoftheRedCross,thesafereturnofrefugeesanddisplacedpersonstotheirhomesandallowfreeandunimpededaccessforhumanitarianorganizationsandsuppliestoKosovo;  x (d)  Makerapidprogresstoacleartimetable,inthe 0 dialoguereferredtoinparagraph3withtheKosovoAlbaniancommunitycalledforinresolution1160(1998),withtheaimofagreeingconfidencebuildingmeasuresandfindingapoliticalsolutiontotheproblemsofKosovo;  x 5.  Notes,inthisconnection,thecommitmentsof f! thePresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,inhisjointstatementwiththePresidentoftheRussianFederationof16June1998:  x (a)  Toresolveexistingproblemsbypoliticalmeans ~ & onthebasisofequalityforallcitizensandethniccommunitiesinKosovo;  x (b)  Nottocarryoutanyrepressiveactionsagainst $#z* thepeacefulpopulation;  x (c)  Toprovidefullfreedomofmovementforand %X- ensurethattherewillbenorestrictionsonrepresentativesofforeignStatesandinternationalinstitutionsaccreditedtotheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviamonitoringthesituationinKosovo;  x (d)  Toensurefullandunimpededaccessfor 8)#3 humanitarianorganizations,theInternationalCommitteeoftheRedCrossandtheOfficeoftheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugees,anddeliveryofhumanitariansupplies; ,9'8 xx-x  (e) l Tofacilitatetheunimpededreturnofrefugees 8 anddisplacedpersonsunderprogrammesagreedwiththeOfficeoftheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeesandtheInternationalCommitteeoftheRedCross,providingStateaidforthereconstructionofdestroyedhomes,andcallsforthefullimplementationofthesecommitments;xx-x  6. l InsiststhattheKosovoAlbanianleadership  A condemnallterroristaction,andemphasizesthatallelementsintheKosovoAlbaniancommunityshouldpursuetheirgoalsbypeacefulmeansonly;xx-x  7. l RecallstheobligationsofallStatestoimplement , F fullytheprohibitionsimposedbyresolution1160(1998);xx-x  8. l Endorsesthestepstakentoestablisheffective  ` I internationalmonitoringofthesituationinKosovo,andinthisconnectionwelcomestheestablishmentoftheKosovoDiplomaticObserverMission;xx-x  9. l UrgesStatesandinternationalorganizations xN representedintheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatomakeavailablepersonneltofulfiltheresponsibilityofcarryingouteffectiveandcontinuousinternationalmonitoringinKosovountiltheobjectivesofthepresentresolutionandthoseofresolution1160(1998)areachieved;xx-x  10. l RemindstheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviathat vU ithastheprimaryresponsibilityforthesecurityofalldiplomaticpersonnelaccreditedtotheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaaswellasthesafetyandsecurityofallinternationalandnongovernmentalhumanitarianpersonnelintheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandcallsupontheauthoritiesoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandallothersconcernedintheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotakeallappropriatestepstoensurethatmonitoringpersonnelperformingfunctionsunderthepresentresolutionarenotsubjecttothethreatoruseofforceorinterferenceofanykind;xx-x  11. l RequestsStatestopursueallmeansconsistent $#zb withtheirdomesticlegislationandrelevantinternationallawtopreventfundscollectedontheirterritorybeingusedtocontraveneresolution1160(1998);xx-x  12. l CallsuponMemberStatesandothersconcerned & g toprovideadequateresourcesforhumanitarianassistanceintheregionandtorespondpromptlyandgenerouslytotheUnitedNationsConsolidatedInterAgencyAppealforHumanitarianAssistanceRelatedtotheKosovoCrisis;xx-x  13. l CallsupontheauthoritiesoftheFederal *%m RepublicofYugoslavia,theleadersoftheKosovoAlbaniancommunityandallothersconcernedtocooperatefullywiththeProsecutoroftheInternationalTribunalfortheFormer -v'p YugoslaviaintheinvestigationofpossibleviolationswithinthejurisdictionoftheTribunal;  x 14.  Underlinestheneedfortheauthoritiesofthe  FederalRepublicofYugoslaviatobringtojusticethosemembersofthesecurityforceswhohavebeeninvolvedinthemistreatmentofciviliansandthedeliberatedestructionofproperty;  x 15.  RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltoprovide    regularreportstotheCouncil,asnecessary,onhisassessmentofcompliancewiththisresolutionbytheauthoritiesoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandallelementsintheKosovoAlbaniancommunity,includingthroughhisregularreportsoncompliancewithresolution1160(1998);  x 16.  Decides,shouldtheconcretemeasuresdemanded   inthisresolutionandresolution1160(1998)notbetaken,toconsiderfurtheractionandadditionalmeasurestomaintainorrestorepeaceandstabilityintheregion;  x 17.  Decidestoremainseizedofthematter. H &  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0  0xResolution1200(1998)of30September1998e konne ! O,O, O, O,#idid 3xx           x TheSecurityCouncil,    x Recallingitsresolutions955(1994)of8November  1994,989(1995)of24April1995and1165(1998)of30'_April1998,  x HavingconsideredthenominationsforJudgesofthe e! InternationalTribunalforRwandareceivedbytheSecretaryGeneral,  x ForwardsthefollowingnominationstotheGeneral  a% Assemblyinaccordancewitharticle12(d)ofthestatuteoftheInternationalTribunal:  x Ms.EugnieLilianeArivony(Madagascar)  )   x Mr.PavelDolenc(Slovenia) !+   x Mr.SalifouFomba(Mali) "3-   x Mr.WillyC.Gaa(Philippines) #I/   x Mr.AsokadeZ.Gunawardena(SriLanka)  %_1   x Mr.MehmetGney(Turkey) &u 3 0  0xMr.AkaEdoukouJeanBaptisteKablan(C=tedIvoire) xx   x Mr.La5tyKama(Senegal) )i#8   x Mr.DionysiosKondylis(Greece) )*$:   x Mr.BoubaMahamane(Niger) ?+%<   x Mr.ErikMse(Norway) U,&>  ,6'? xx-x  Mr.YakovOstrovsky(RussianFederation) ? xx-x  Mr.CheickDimkinsedoOudraogo(BurkinaFaso) A xx-x  Ms.NavanethemPillay(SouthAfrica) ,C xx-x  Ms.IndiraRana(Nepal) BE xx-x  Mr.WilliamSekule(UnitedRepublicofTanzania)  XG xx-x  Mr.TilahunTeshome(Ethiopia)  nI 0 x 0x#x#Mr.LloydGeorgeWilliams(JamaicaandSaintKittsandNevis) ## e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0 x 0x#x#Resolution1201(1998)of15October1998e _I   O,O, O, O,#idid 3O##         xx-x  TheSecurityCouncil,  Q xx-x  Reaffirmingitsresolutions1125(1997)of6August  S 1997,1136(1997)of6November1997,1152(1998)of5February1998,1155(1998)of16March1998,1159(1998)of27March1998and1182(1998)of14July1998,xx-x  WelcomingthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof21 1X August1998(S/1998/783andAdd.1)andnotingtherecommendationscontainedtherein,xx-x  Stressingthatthecompleteimplementationofthe -\ BanguiAgreements(S/1998/561)andoftheNationalReconciliationPact(S/1998/219,annex)isessentialtopeaceandnationalreconciliationintheCentralAfricanRepublic,andrecognizingthesignificantprogressmadebytheGovernmentoftheCentralAfricanRepublicinimplementingtheBanguiAgreementsandinitiatingmajorpoliticalandeconomicreforms,xx-x  Recallingtheimportanceofregionalstabilityandthe ee needtoconsolidatetheprogressachievedsofar,andinparticulartoassistthepeopleoftheCentralAfricanRepublictoconsolidatetheprocessofnationalreconciliationandtohelpsustainasecureandstableenvironmentconducivetotheholdingoffreeandfairelections,xx-x  EmphasizingthattheauthoritiesoftheCentralAfrican c"l RepublicandtheMixedandIndependentElectoralCommissionareresponsiblefortheorganizationandconductofthelegislativeelections,xx-x  Notingwithsatisfactiontheadoptionofanoperational %' q planfortheorganizationofthelegislativeelectionsbytheMixedandIndependentElectoralCommissionandwelcomingdonorpledgesmadeinsupportoftheelectoralprocess,xx-x  Recognizingtheimportanceofthesupportalready *]$w givenbytheUnitedNationsDevelopmentProgrammeandtheUnitedNationsMissionintheCentralAfricanRepublictotheMixedandIndependentElectoralCommissioninthepreparationfortheelections,'-}'{ Ї  x 1.  Welcomestheannouncementbytheauthorities  oftheCentralAfricanRepublicandtheMixedandIndependentElectoralCommissiontoholdlegislativeelectionson22Novemberand13December1998;  x 2.  DecidesthatthemandateoftheUnitedNations  n MissionintheCentralAfricanRepublicshallincludesupportfortheconductoflegislativeelectionsasdescribedinsectionIIIofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof21August1998(S/1998/783),andinparticular:  x (a)  Thetransportofelectoralmaterialsand N   equipmenttoselectedsitesandtothesousprfectures,as l  wellasthetransportofUnitedNationselectoralobserverstoandfromelectoralsites;  x (b)  Theconductofalimitedbutreliable   internationalobservationofthefirstandsecondroundsofthelegislativeelections;  x (c)  Ensuringthesecurityofelectoralmaterialsand b  equipmentduringtheirtransporttoandattheselectedsites,aswellasthesecurityoftheinternationalelectoralobservers;  x 3.  Approvestherecommendationcontainedin & paragraph25oftheabovementionedreportoftheSecretaryGeneralregardingtheprovisionofsecurityduringthelegislativeelectionprocess,takingintoaccounttheneedtoensurethestabilityandsecurityofBanguiandinaccordancewiththecostestimateassociatedwiththisrecommendationcontainedintheaddendumtothatreport;  x 4.  Welcomestheestablishmentofajointcommittee ! oftheGovernmentoftheCentralAfricanRepublicandtheMissiontoaddresstherestructuringoftheCentralAfricanarmedforces,andreiteratesitscallupontheGovernmentoftheCentralAfricanRepublictoadoptassoonaspossibleaplanfortheeffectiverestructuringofitsarmedforces;  x 5.  Welcomesthedeploymentofupto150troopsof !( theCentralAfricanarmedforcestotheselectedsites,operatingunderUnitedNationsrulesofengagementapplicabletotheMission;  x 6.  CallsupontheCentralAfricanauthoritiesto %X- providethenecessaryassistance,includingthesecurityarrangements,thatwillenabletheMixedandIndependentElectoralCommissiontoprepareadequatelyandfreelyforthelegislativeelections;  x 7.  UrgesallpartiesintheCentralAfricanRepublic 8)#3 toassumefullytheirresponsibilitiesinthelegislativeelectionsandtoparticipateintheminamannerthatwillstrengthenthedemocraticprocessandcontributetonationalreconciliation; ,9'8 xx-x  8. l UrgesMemberStatestoprovidetherequired 8 technical,financialandlogisticalassistancefortheorganizationoffreeandfairlegislativeelections;xx-x  9. l DecidestoextendthemandateoftheMission P< until28February1999;xx-x  10. l RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltokeepthe . ? SecurityCouncilregularlyinformedandtosubmitby20December1998thereportcalledforinitsresolution1182(1998)ontheimplementationofthemandateoftheMission,ondevelopmentsintheCentralAfricanRepublic,onprogresstowardstheimplementationofthecommitmentsexpressedintheletterdated8January1998fromthePresidentoftheCentralAfricanRepublictotheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/61,annex)andontheimplementationoftheBanguiAgreementsandtheNationalReconciliationPact,includingoncommitmentsrelatedtoensuringthecountryseconomicrecoveryandtherestructuringofthesecurityforces;xx-x  11. l ExpressesitsintentiontoterminatetheMission M nolaterthan28February1999,withitsdrawdownbeginningnolaterthan15January1999,andrequeststheSecretaryGeneraltomakerecommendationsonthisbasisinhisreportreferredtoinparagraph10above;xx-x  12. l ExpressesitsappreciationtotheSecretary 0S General,hisSpecialRepresentativeandthepersonneloftheMissionfortheireffortstopromotepeaceandnationalreconciliationintheCentralAfricanRepublic;xx-x  13. l Decidestoremainactivelyseizedofthematter. HX e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0 x 0x#x#Resolution1202(1998)of15October1998e ȶ8 ~ O,O, O, O,#idid 3?[##         xx-x  TheSecurityCouncil, U] xx-x  Reaffirmingitsresolution696(1991)of30May1991  k_ andallsubsequentrelevantresolutions,xx-x  Reaffirmingalsoitsfirmcommitmenttopreservethe !Ib unity,sovereigntyandterritorialintegrityofAngola,xx-x  Reiteratingthevalidityofthe AcordosdePaz #'e (S/22609,annex),theLusakaProtocol(S/1994/1441,annex)andrelevantCouncilresolutionsasthefundamentalbasisofthepeaceprocess,xx-x  Reaffirmingitsresolution1196(1998)of16September ?'!j 1998,xx-x  TakingnoteofthestatementoftheMinistersfor )s#m ForeignAffairsofthethreeObserverStatestotheLusakaProtocolandoftheirletterdated24September1998totheleaderoftheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngola(S/1998/916),,'r   x Welcomingregionaleffortsinsupportofthepeace  processinAngola,  x Notingthecallontheinternationalcommunity,  particularlycountriesandleaderswhohaveaninfluenceontheleaderoftheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngola,topersuadetherebelmovementtorededicateitselftothepathofpeaceandreconstructioninAngolaasamatterofurgencythatwascontainedintheFinalCommuniquoftheSummitoftheHeadsofStateorGovernmentoftheSouthernAfricanDevelopmentCommunityadoptedon14September1998(S/1998/915),  x TakingnoteoftheestablishmentoftheUni oNacional 4  paraaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolaRenovada,  x HavingconsideredthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral   of8October1998(S/1998/931),  x 1.  Reiteratesthattheprimarycauseofthecrisisin   AngolaandofthecurrentimpasseinthepeaceprocessisthefailurebytheleadershipoftheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolatocomplywithitsobligationsunderthe AcordosdePaz,theLusakaProtocolandrelevantSecurityCouncilresolutionsanddemandsthattheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolacomplyimmediatelyandwithoutconditionswithitsobligations,inparticularthecompletedemilitarizationofitsforcesandfullcooperationintheimmediateandunconditionalextensionofStateadministrationthroughoutthenationalterritory;  x 2.  DemandsalsothattheUni oNacionalparaa H  IndependnciaTotaldeAngolawithdrawimmediatelyfromterritorieswhichithasreoccupiedthroughmilitaryaction;  x 3.  Stressesthattherecanbenomilitarysolutionto D$ theconflictinAngolaandcallsupontheGovernmentofAngolaand,inparticular,theUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolatoseekapoliticalsettlement;  x 4.  DecidestoextendthemandateoftheUnited \") NationsObserverMissioninAngolauntil3December1998;  x 5.  RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltocontinueto :$, adjustthedeploymentandforcestructureoftheMission,asneeded,inaccordancewithsecurityconditionsanditsabilitytoimplementitsmandateinsupportofthepeaceprocess,andtopreparefurthercontingencyplans;  x 6.  Emphasizesthattheextensionofthemandateof p("2 theMissionprovidestheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralwithanadditionalopportunitytorevivethestalledpeaceprocessandstronglyurgestheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolatotake advantageofthisperiodtotransformitselfintoagenuine X,&7 politicalpartyandtosecurealegitimateandconstructiveroleintheAngolanpoliticalprocess; xx-x  7. l Reiteratesitsfullsupportfortheimplementation : oftheLusakaProtocolandforthereactivationoftheJointCommission;xx-x  8. l CallsupontheGovernmentofAngolaandthe . > Uni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolatocooperatefullywiththeSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneral,includingfacilitationofhiscontactswithallthosekeytothepeaceprocessinordertoconvey,inter N B alia,thedemandsreiteratedinthepresentresolution; lC xx-x  9. l EncouragestheSpecialRepresentativeofthe , E SecretaryGeneraltocoordinatehiseffortswithregionalandsubregionalorganizationsinordertobringaboutasolutionwithintheframeworkoftheLusakaProtocol;xx-x  10. l Reiteratesitsconcernoverthesafetyand  J securityofMissionpersonnelanddemandsthattheGovernmentofAngolaandtheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolaguaranteeunconditionallythesafetyandfreedomofmovementoftheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralandallUnitedNationsandinternationalhumanitarianpersonnel,includingthoseprovidinghumanitarianassistance,throughouttheterritoryofAngola;xx-x  11. l Stressestheimportanceofstrengtheningtherule FT oflawandrespectforhumanrights,includingthefullprotectionofallAngolancitizensthroughoutthenationalterritory,inparticularrepresentativesandmembersofallpoliticalparties;xx-x  12. l Expressesitsdeepconcernatthecontinued &|Z deteriorationofthehumanitariansituation,especiallythesignificantincreaseinthenumberofinternallydisplacedpersons,whichnowtotals1.3millionpeople,andthelackofaccessbyhumanitarianorganizationstovulnerablegroups;xx-x  13. l CallsuponMemberStatestoimplementfullythe $#za measuresimposedontheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolacontainedintherelevantprovisionsofresolutions864(1993)of15September1993,1127(1997)of28August1997and1173(1998)of12June1998,andexpressesitsreadinesstoconsiderappropriatereinforcingsteps;xx-x  14. l RequeststheChairmanoftheCommittee (@#i establishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)toinvestigatereportsthattheleaderoftheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolatravelledoutsideAngolainviolationofresolution1127(1997)andthatforcesoftheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngola,('n receivedmilitarytrainingandassistanceaswellasarmsfromoutsideAngolainviolationofresolution864(1993);  x 15.  RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltosubmita  comprehensivereportnolaterthan23November1998whichwillenabletheSecurityCounciltoconsiderthefutureroleoftheUnitedNationsinAngolaandtomakerecommendationsregardingwaysofimprovingtheimplementationofthemeasuresreferredtoinparagraph13above;  x 16.  Expressesitsdeepconcernatthecrashofthe N   RussiancivilianaircraftintheMalangeregionofAngolawhichresultedinthelossofhumanlives,callsupontheGovernmentofAngolatocarryoutwithoutdelayathoroughinvestigationofthecausesofthecrash,requeststoassisttheMissionasappropriate,andinsiststhattheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaTotaldeAngolacooperatefullywiththeseefforts;  x 17.  Decidestoremainactivelyseizedofthematter. 2 &  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0  0xResolution1203(1998)of24October1998e sho  O,O, O, O,#idid 3}xx           x TheSecurityCouncil,    x Recallingitsresolutions1160(1998)of31March  1998and1199(1998)of23September1998,andtheimportanceofthepeacefulresolutionoftheproblemof'}Kosovo,FederalRepublicofYugoslavia,  x HavingconsideredthereportsoftheSecretaryGeneral m  pursuanttothoseresolutions,inparticularhisreportof5October1998(S/1998/912),  x WelcomingtheagreementsignedinBelgradeon16 $ October1998bytheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheChairmaninOfficeoftheOrganizationforSecurityandCooperationinEurope,providingfortheOrganizationforSecurityandCooperationinEuropetoestablishaverificationmissioninKosovo(S/1998/978),includingtheundertakingoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatocomplywithresolutions1160(1998)and1199(1998),  x WelcomingalsotheagreementsignedinBelgradeon %i. 15October1998bytheChiefofGeneralStaffoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheSupremeAlliedCommander,Europe,oftheNorthAtlanticTreatyOrganization,providingfortheestablishmentofanairverificationmissionoverKosovo(S/1998/991,annex),complementingtheVerificationMissionoftheOrganizationforSecurityandCooperationinEurope,  x WelcomingfurtherthedecisionofthePermanent +%7 CounciloftheOrganizationforSecurityandCooperationinEuropeof15October1998(S/1998/959,annex), 1-'9 Їxx-x  WelcomingthedecisionoftheSecretaryGeneralto 9 sendamissiontotheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatoestablishafirsthandcapacitytoassessdevelopmentsonthegroundinKosovo,xx-x  Reaffirmingthat,undertheCharteroftheUnited  n> Nations,primaryresponsibilityforthemaintenanceofinternationalpeaceandsecurityisconferredontheSecurityCouncil,xx-x  Recallingtheobjectivesofresolution1160(1998),in  C whichtheCouncilexpressedsupportforapeacefulresolutionoftheKosovoproblemwhichwouldincludeanenhancedstatusforKosovo,asubstantiallygreaterdegreeofautonomy,andmeaningfulselfadministration,xx-x  Condemningallactsofviolencebyanyparty,aswell  I asterrorisminpursuitofpoliticalgoalsbyanygrouporindividual,andallexternalsupportforsuchactivitiesinKosovo,includingthesupplyofarmsandtrainingforterroristactivitiesinKosovo,andexpressingconcernatthereportsofcontinuingviolationsoftheprohibitionsimposedbyresolution1160(1998),xx-x  Deeplyconcernedattherecentclosurebythe Q authoritiesoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaofindependentmediaoutletsintheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,andemphasizingtheneedforthesetobeallowedfreelytoresumetheiroperations,xx-x  Deeplyalarmedandconcernedatthecontinuinggrave W humanitariansituationthroughoutKosovoandtheimpendinghumanitariancatastrophe,andreemphasizingtheneedtopreventthisfromhappening,xx-x  Stressingtheimportanceofpropercoordinationof &|\ humanitarianinitiativesundertakenbyStates,theUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeesandinternationalorganizationsinKosovo,xx-x  Emphasizingtheneedtoensurethesafetyandsecurity !a ofmembersoftheVerificationMissioninKosovoandtheAirVerificationMissionoverKosovo,xx-x  ReaffirmingthecommitmentofallMemberStatesto :$e thesovereigntyandterritorialintegrityoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,xx-x  AffirmingthattheunresolvedsituationinKosovo, &6!i FederalRepublicofYugoslavia,constitutesacontinuingthreattopeaceandsecurityintheregion,xx-x  ActingunderChapterVIIoftheCharteroftheUnited )#m Nations,xx-x  1. l Endorsesandsupportstheagreementssignedin d+%p Belgradeon16October1998betweentheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheOrganizationforSecurityand,J'r CooperationinEurope,andon15October1998betweentheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheNorthAtlanticTreatyOrganization,concerningtheverificationofcompliancebytheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandallothersconcernedinKosovowiththerequirementsofitsresolution1199(1998),anddemandsthefullandpromptimplementationoftheseagreementsbytheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia;  x 2.  NotestheendorsementbytheGovernmentof 8   SerbiaoftheaccordreachedbythePresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheUnitedStatesSpecialEnvoy(S/1998/953,annex),andthepubliccommitmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatocompletenegotiationsonaframeworkforapoliticalsettlementby2November1998,andcallsforthefullimplementationofthesecommitments;  x 3.  DemandsthattheFederalRepublicof T  Yugoslaviacomplyfullyandswiftlywithresolutions1160(1998)and1199(1998)andcooperatefullywiththeVerificationMissionoftheOrganizationforSecurityandCooperationinEuropeinKosovoandtheNorthAtlanticTreatyOrganizationAirVerificationMissionoverKosovoaccordingtothetermsoftheagreementsreferredtoinparagraph1above;  x 4.  DemandsalsothattheKosovoAlbanian  leadershipandallotherelementsoftheKosovoAlbaniancommunitycomplyfullyandswiftlywithresolutions1160(1998)and1199(1998)andcooperatefullywiththeVerificationMissionoftheOrganizationforSecurityandCooperationinKosovo;  x 5.  Stressestheurgentneedfortheauthoritiesinthe ! FederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheKosovoAlbanianleadershiptoenterimmediatelyintoameaningfuldialoguewithoutpreconditionsandwithinternationalinvolvement,andtoacleartimetable,leadingtoanendofthecrisisandtoanegotiatedpoliticalsolutiontotheissueofKosovo;  x 6.  DemandsthattheauthoritiesoftheFederal "( RepublicofYugoslavia,theKosovoAlbanianleadershipandallothersconcernedrespectthefreedomofmovementoftheVerificationMissionoftheOrganizationforSecurityandCooperationinEuropeandotherinternationalpersonnel;  x 7.  UrgesStatesandinternationalorganizationsto &!. makeavailablepersonneltotheVerificationMissionoftheOrganizationforSecurityandCooperationinKosovo;  x 8.  RemindstheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviathat d)#2 ithastheprimaryresponsibilityforthesafetyandsecurityofalldiplomaticpersonnelaccreditedtotheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,includingmembersoftheVerificationMissionoftheOrganizationforSecurityand ,&6 CooperationinEurope,aswellasthesafetyandsecurityofallinternationalandnongovernmentalhumanitarianpersonnelintheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,andcallsupontheauthoritiesoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,andallothersconcernedthroughouttheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaincludingtheKosovoAlbanianleadership,totakeallappropriatestepstoensurethatpersonnelperformingfunctionsunderthepresentresolutionandtheagreementsreferredtoinparagraph1abovearenotsubjecttothethreatoruseofforceorinterferenceofanykind;xx-x  9. l Welcomes,inthiscontext,thecommitmentofthe  A FederalRepublicofYugoslaviatoguaranteethesafetyandsecurityoftheVerificationMissionsascontainedintheagreementsreferredtoinparagraph1above,notesthat,tothisend,theOrganizationforSecurityandCooperationinEuropeisconsideringarrangementstobeimplementedincooperationwithotherorganizations,andaffirmsthat,intheeventofanemergency,actionmaybeneededtoensuretheirsafetyandfreedomofmovementasenvisagedintheagreementsreferredtoinparagraph1above;xx-x  10. l InsiststhattheKosovoAlbanianleadership <L condemnallterroristactions,demandsthatsuchactionsceaseimmediatelyandemphasizesthatallelementsintheKosovoAlbaniancommunityshouldpursuetheirgoalsbypeacefulmeansonly;xx-x  11. l Demandsimmediateactionfromtheauthorities rR oftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheKosovoAlbanianleadershiptocooperatewithinternationaleffortstoimprovethehumanitariansituationandtoaverttheimpendinghumanitariancatastrophe;xx-x  12. l Reaffirmstherightofallrefugeesanddisplaced RX personstoreturntotheirhomesinsafety,andunderlinestheresponsibilityoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaforcreatingtheconditionswhichallowthemtodoso;xx-x  13. l UrgesMemberStatesandothersconcernedto !] provideadequateresourcesforhumanitarianassistanceintheregionandtorespondpromptlyandgenerouslytotheUnitedNationsConsolidatedInterAgencyAppealforHumanitarianAssistanceRelatedtotheKosovoCrisis;xx-x  14. l Callsforpromptandcompleteinvestigation, %L c includinginternationalsupervisionandparticipation,ofallatrocitiescommittedagainstciviliansandfullcooperationwiththeInternationalTribunalfortheFormerYugoslavia,includingcompliancewithitsorders,requestsforinformationandinvestigations;xx-x  15. l Decidesthattheprohibitionsimposedby *J%j paragraph8ofresolution1160(1998)shallnotapplytorelevantequipmentforthesoleuseoftheVerification,&l Missionsinaccordancewiththeagreementsreferredtoinparagraph1above;  x 16.  RequeststheSecretaryGeneral,actingin  consultationwiththepartiesconcernedwiththeagreementsreferredtoinparagraph1above,toreportregularlytotheCouncilregardingimplementationofthepresentresolution;  x 17.  Decidestoremainseizedofthematter.  L e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0  0xResolution1204(1998)of30October1998e ther   O,O, O, O,#idid 3  xx           x TheSecurityCouncil,      x Recallingallitspreviousresolutionsonthequestion   ofWesternSahara,  x Reiteratingitscommitmenttoassistthepartiesto   achieveajustandlastingsolutiontothequestionofWesternSahara,  x Reiteratingalsoitscommitmenttotheholdingwithout G  furtherdelayofafree,fairandimpartialreferendumfortheselfdeterminationofthepeopleofWesternSaharainaccordancewiththesettlementplan,whichhasbeenacceptedbythetwoparties,  x WelcomingthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof26 } October1998(S/1998/997)andtheobservationsandrecommendationscontainedtherein,  x Welcomingalsothestatedintentionsofthe #y  GovernmentofMoroccoandthePOLISARIOFronttocooperateactivelywiththeUnitedNationsMissionfortheReferenduminWesternSaharainimplementingtheproposalscontainedinthereport,  x 1.  DecidestoextendthemandateoftheUnited Y& NationsMissionfortheReferenduminWesternSaharauntil17December1998;  x 2.  Welcomesparagraph4ofthereportofthe  U* SecretaryGeneral,regardingtheprotocolrelatingtotheidentificationofthosepresentingthemselvesindividuallyfromtribesH41,H61andJ51/52,theprotocolrelatingtotheappealsprocess,thememorandumpertainingtotheactivitiesoftheOfficeoftheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeesintheregion,andanoutlineofthenextstagesofthesettlementplan,andcallsuponthepartiestoagreetothispackageofmeasuresbymidNovember1998inordertoallowpositiveconsiderationoffurtherstagesinthesettlementprocess;  x 3.  NotestheintentionoftheOfficeoftheUnited );$6 NationsHighCommissionerforRefugeestoforwardtothepartiessoonaprotocolrelatingtotherepatriationofrefugees,andsupportseffortsinthisregard; ,': xx-x  4. l WelcomesalsotheagreementoftheMoroccan : authoritiestoformalizethepresenceoftheOfficeoftheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeesinWesternSahara,andtheagreementofthePOLISARIOFronttoresumepreregistrationactivitiesintherefugeecamps,andrequestsbothpartiestotakeconcreteactiontoenabletheOfficeoftheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeestocarryoutthenecessarypreparatoryworkfortherepatriationofSaharanrefugeeseligibletovote,andtheirimmediatefamilies,accordingtothesettlementplan;xx-x  5. l Noteswithregrettheconstraintsonthe  E operationalcapabilityoftheMissionsengineeringsupportunit,callsforapromptconclusionofstatusofforcesagreementswiththeSecretaryGeneral,whichisanindispensableprerequisiteforthefullandtimelydeploymentofMissionformedmilitaryunits,andrecallsthatpendingtheconclusionofsuchagreements,themodelstatusofforcesagreementdated9October1990(A/45/594),asprovidedforinGeneralAssemblyresolution52/12Bof19December1997,shouldapplyprovisionally;xx-x  6. l SupportstheintentionoftheMissiontostart <P publishingtheprovisionallistofvotersby1December1998,asproposedbytheSecretaryGeneral,andsupportsalsotheproposedincreaseinthestaffoftheIdentificationCommissionfrom18to25members,andtheincreasealsointhenecessarysupportpersonnel,inordertostrengthentheCommissionandenableittocontinueworkingwithutmostrigourandimpartialitywithaviewtokeepingtotheproposedtimetable;xx-x  7. l RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltoreporttothe <Z Councilby11December1998ontheimplementationofthisresolutionandontheprogressoftheimplementationofthesettlementplanandtheagreementsreachedbetweentheparties,andtokeeptheCouncilregularlyinformedofallsignificantdevelopmentsand,asappropriate,onthecontinuingviabilityofthemandateoftheMission;xx-x  8. l Decidestoremainseizedofthematter. #Xb e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0 x 0x#x#Resolution1205(1998)of5November1998e hthe  O,O, O, O,#idid 3$e##         0 x   TheSecurityCouncil,% gx#x# xx-x  Recallingallitspreviousrelevantresolutionsonthe &%!i situationinIraq,inparticularitsresolutions1154(1998)of2March1998and1194(1998)of9September1998,xx-x  NotingwithalarmthedecisionofIraqon31October u)#m 1998toceasecooperationwiththeUnitedNationsSpecialCommission,anditscontinuedrestrictionsontheworkoftheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgency, X,&q   x Notingthelettersdated31October1998fromthe   DeputyExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommission(S/1998/1023)anddated2November1998fromtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommission(S/1998/1032)tothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,whichreportedtotheCouncilthedecisionbyIraqanddescribedtheimplicationsofthatdecisionfortheworkoftheSpecialCommission,andnotingalsotheletterdated3November1998fromtheDirectorGeneraloftheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgencytothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(seeS/1998/1033,annex),whichdescribedtheimplicationsofthedecisionfortheworkoftheAgency,  x Determinedtoensureimmediateandfullcompliance X  byIraqwithoutconditionsorrestrictionswithitsobligationsunderresolution687(1991)of3April1991andtheotherrelevantresolutions,  x RecallingthattheeffectiveoperationoftheSpecial   CommissionandtheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgencyisessentialfortheimplementationofresolution687(1991),  x Reaffirmingitsreadinesstoconsider,ina l comprehensivereview,IraqscompliancewithitsobligationsunderallrelevantresolutionsonceIraqhasrescindeditsabovementioneddecisionanditsdecisionof5August1998anddemonstratedthatitispreparedtofulfilallitsobligations,includinginparticularondisarmamentissues,byresumingfullcooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionandtheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgencyconsistentwiththeMemorandumofUnderstandingsignedbytheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqandtheSecretaryGeneralon23February1998(S/1998/166),endorsedbytheCouncilinresolution1154(1998),  x ReiteratingthecommitmentofallMemberStatesto p# thesovereignty,territorialintegrityandpoliticalindependenceofKuwaitandIraq,  x ActingunderChapterVIIoftheCharteroftheUnited !' Nations,  x 1.  CondemnsthedecisionbyIraqof31October #* 1998toceasecooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionasaflagrantviolationofresolution687(1991)andotherrelevantresolutions;  x 2.  DemandsthatIraqrescindimmediatelyand  'b!/ unconditionallythedecisionof31October1998,aswellasthedecisionof5August1998,tosuspendcooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionandtomaintainrestrictionsontheworkoftheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgency,andthatIraqprovideimmediate,completeandunconditionalcooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionandtheAgency;  G,&6 xx-x  3. l ReaffirmsitsfullsupportfortheSpecial 6  CommissionandtheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgencyintheireffortstoensuretheimplementationoftheirmandatesundertherelevantresolutionsoftheCouncil;xx-x  4. l ExpressesitsfullsupportfortheSecretary  n; GeneralinhiseffortstoseekfullimplementationoftheMemorandumofUnderstandingof23February1998;xx-x  5. l Reaffirmsitsintentiontoactinaccordancewith  ? therelevantprovisionsofresolution687(1991)onthedurationoftheprohibitionsreferredtointhatresolution,andnotesthatbyitsfailuresofartocomplywithitsrelevantobligationsIraqhasdelayedthemomentwhentheCouncilcandoso;xx-x  6. l Decides,inaccordancewithitsprimary  F responsibilityundertheCharterforthemaintenanceofinternationalpeaceandsecurity,toremainactivelyseizedofthematter.e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0 x 0x#x#Resolution1206(1998)of12November1998e 1the 2 O,O, O, O,#idid 3 L##         xx-x  TheSecurityCouncil, !N xx-x  Recallingallitsrelevantresolutionsandthestatements 7P ofitsPresident,xx-x  HavingconsideredthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral S of3November1998onthesituationinTajikistan(S/1998/1029),xx-x  Reaffirmingitscommitmenttothesovereigntyand eW territorialintegrityoftheRepublicofTajikistanandtotheinviolabilityofitsborders,xx-x  Welcomingthemovementtowardstheimplementation  a[ oftheGeneralAgreementontheEstablishmentofPeaceandNationalAccordinTajikistan(S/1997/510,annexI)andtheeffectivemaintenanceoftheceasefirebetweentheGovernmentofTajikistanandtheUnitedTajikOpposition,andnotingthatthereremaindifficultiestoberesolvedinthisregard,xx-x  Welcomingfurthertheintensifiedregularcontacts #'c betweentheleadershipsoftheGovernmentofTajikistanandtheUnitedTajikOpposition,whichhelpedtocontainthecrisesintheperiodcoveredbythereportoftheSecretaryGeneral,confirmedthecommitmentofbothpartiestothepeaceprocessandcontributedtotheimplementationoftheGeneralAgreement,xx-x  Welcomingthemaintenanceofclosecontactbythe )#k UnitedNationsMissionofObserversinTajikistanwiththeparties,aswellasitscooperativeliaisonwiththecollective peacekeepingforcesoftheCommonwealthofIndependent+E&n States,theRussianborderforcesandtheMissionoftheOrganizationforSecurityandCooperationinEurope,   x WelcomingalsothecontributionoftheContactGroup  ofguarantorStatesandinternationalorganizationstothepeaceprocess,  x Expressingconcernattheprecarioussecuritysituation .  insomepartsofTajikistan,  x Deeplyconcernedthattherehasnotbeensufficient  b  progressinestablishingallrelevantfactsconcerningthemurderoffourmembersoftheMissioninJuly1998,  x 1.  WelcomesthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof   3November1998;  x 2.  Stronglycondemnstherecentfightinginthe   LeninabadareainitiatedbyforcestryingtohinderthepeaceprocessinTajikistan,andcallsuponallconcernedtorefrainfromtheuseofforce;  x 3.  Callsuponthepartiestoundertakevigorous T effortstoimplementfullytheGeneralAgreement,includingtheProtocolonmilitaryissues(S/1997/209,annexII),andtocreateconditionsfortheholdingofelectionsattheearliestpossibletimein1999;  x 4.  NoteswithappreciationtheworkoftheSpecial 4 RepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneral,commendstheeffortsofallthepersonneloftheMissionandencouragesthemtocontinueassistingthepartiesintheimplementationoftheGeneralAgreement;  x 5.  Welcomesthecontinuedcontributionmadeby j" thecollectivepeacekeepingforcesoftheCommonwealthofIndependentStatesinassistingthepartiesintheimplementationoftheGeneralAgreementincoordinationwithallconcerned;  x 6.  Stronglycondemnsthemurderoffourmembers  ( oftheMission,recognizesthatthecompletionoftheinvestigationintothiscaseisimportantfortheresumptionofthefieldactivitiesoftheMission,urgestheGovernmentofTajikistantocompletetheinvestigationexpeditiouslyandtobringtojusticeallthosefoundtoberesponsibleforthecrimeandalsourgestheUnitedTajikOppositionleaderstocontinuetocooperatefullywiththeseefforts;  x 7.  AcknowledgestheeffortsoftheGovernmentof .'!1 TajikistantoenhancetheprotectionofinternationalpersonnelandcallsuponthepartiestocooperatefurtherinensuringthesafetyandfreedomofmovementofthepersonneloftheUnitedNations,thecollectivepeacekeepingforcesandotherinternationalpersonnel;  x 8.  Noteswithsatisfactionthemeetingofthe ,,&8 ConsultativeGroupheldbytheWorldBankon20May ,J'9 1998,andcallsuponMemberStatesandothersconcernedtorespondpromptlyandgenerouslytotheconsolidatedappealforTajikistanfor1998launchedatGenevainMarch1998;xx-x  9. l Recognizesthatcomprehensiveinternational  n> supportremainsessentialfortheintensificationofthepeaceprocessinTajikistanandremindsbothpartiesthattheabilityoftheinternationalcommunitytomobilizeandtocontinueassistanceforTajikistanislinkedtothesecurityofthepersonneloftheMissionandinternationalorganizations,andofhumanitarianworkers;xx-x  10. l DecidestoextendthemandateoftheMissionfor 4 F aperiodofsixmonthsuntil15May1999;xx-x  11. l RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltokeepthe  I Councilinformedofallsignificantdevelopments,inparticularregardingthesecuritysituationandmeasurestakentoenhancethesecurityoftheMission,andalsorequestshimtoreportwithinthreemonthsoftheadoptionofthepresentresolutiononitsimplementation;xx-x  12. l Decidestoremainactivelyseizedofthematter. P e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0 x 0x#x#Resolution1207(1998)of17November1998e Lx L O,O, O, O,#idid 3[S##         xx-x  TheSecurityCouncil, qU xx-x  Recallingallitspreviousrelevantresolutions W concerningtheconflictsintheformerYugoslavia,inparticularresolution827(1993)of25May1993,xx-x  RecallingalsothestatementofitsPresidentof8May -[ 1996(S/PRST/1996/23),xx-x  RecallingfurthertheGeneralFrameworkAgreement  a^ forPeaceinBosniaandHerzegovinaandtheAnnexesthereto(S/1995/999,annex),inparticularitsarticleIXanditsannex1A,articleX,xx-x  Havingconsideredthelettersdated8September1998 y!c (S/1998/839),22October1998(S/1998/990)and6November1998(S/1998/1040)fromthePresidentoftheInternationalTribunalfortheFormerYugoslaviatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,xx-x  DeploringthecontinuedfailureoftheFederal % i RepublicofYugoslaviatocooperatefullywiththeTribunal,asdescribedinthoseletters,xx-x  ReaffirmingthecommitmentofallMemberStatesto U("m thesovereigntyandterritorialintegrityoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,xx-x  ActingunderChapterVIIoftheCharteroftheUnited *Q%q Nations, N,&s   x 1.  ReiteratesitsdecisionthatallStatesshall   cooperatefullywiththeInternationalTribunalfortheFormerYugoslaviaanditsorgansinaccordancewithresolution827(1993)andthestatuteoftheTribunal,includingtheobligationofStatestocomplywithrequestsforassistanceorordersissuedbyaTrialChamberunderarticle29ofthestatute,toexecutearrestwarrantstransmittedtothembytheTribunal,andtocomplywithitsrequestsforinformationandinvestigations;  x 2.  CallsagainupontheFederalRepublicof  V  Yugoslavia,andallotherStateswhichhavenotalreadydoneso,totakeanymeasuresnecessaryundertheirdomesticlawtoimplementtheprovisionsofresolution827(1993)andthestatuteoftheTribunal,andaffirmsthataStatemaynotinvokeprovisionsofitsdomesticlawasjustificationforitsfailuretoperformbindingobligationsunderinternationallaw;  x 3.  CondemnsthefailuretodateoftheFederal   RepublicofYugoslaviatoexecutethearrestwarrantsissuedbytheTribunalagainstthethreeindividualsreferredtointheletterof8September1998,anddemandstheimmediateandunconditionalexecutionofthosearrestwarrants,includingthetransfertothecustodyoftheTribunalofthoseindividuals;  x 4.  Reiteratesitscallupontheauthoritiesofthe T FederalRepublicofYugoslavia,theleadersoftheKosovoAlbaniancommunityandallothersconcernedtocooperatefullywiththeProsecutorintheinvestigationofallpossibleviolationswithinthejurisdictionoftheTribunal;  x 5.  RequeststhePresidentoftheTribunaltokeep ! theCouncilinformedabouttheimplementationofthepresentresolutionfortheCouncilsfurtherconsideration;  x 6.  Decidestoremainseizedofthematter. 0 % e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0  0xResolution1208(1998)of19November1998e \fai =] O,O, O, O,#idid 3!'(xx           x TheSecurityCouncil, "=*   x Reaffirmingitsresolution1170(1998)of28May #S, 1998,  x ReaffirmingalsothestatementsofitsPresidentof19 %1 / June1997(S/PRST/1997/34),16September1998(S/PRST/1998/28)and29September1998(S/PRST/1998/30),  x Emphasizingthattheprovisionofsecuritytorefugees I)#4 andthemaintenanceofthecivilianandhumanitariancharacterofrefugeecampsandsettlementsareanintegralpartofthenational,regionalandinternationalresponsetorefugeesituationsandcancontributetothemaintenanceofinternationalpeaceandsecurity, 1-'9 Їxx-x  HavingconsideredthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral 9 of13April1998onthecausesofconflictandthepromotionofdurablepeaceandsustainabledevelopmentinAfrica,whichwassubmittedtotheGeneralAssembly(A/52/871)andtotheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/318)inaccordancewiththestatementofitsPresidentof25September1997(S/PRST/1997/46),xx-x  TakingnoteofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof p A 22September1998onprotectionforhumanitarianassistancetorefugeesandothersinconflictsituations(S/1998/883),xx-x  RecognizingtheextensiveexperienceofAfricanStates lE inhostingrefugeesandindealingwiththeeffectsofrefugeecampsandsettlements,xx-x  Affirmingthecivilianandhumanitariancharacterof  I refugeecampsandsettlements,andinthisregardunderliningtheunacceptabilityofusingrefugeesandotherpersonsinrefugeecampsandsettlementstoachievemilitarypurposesinthecountryofasylumorinthecountryoforigin,xx-x  Notingthediversecausesofinsecurityofrefugee HO campsandsettlementsinAfrica,including,interalia,the P presenceofarmedormilitaryelementsandotherpersonswhodonotqualifyforinternationalprotectionaffordedrefugeesorotherwisedonotrequireinternationalprotection,differenceswithintherefugeepopulation,conflictsbetweenrefugeesandthelocalpopulation,commoncrimeandbanditryandtheflowofarms,xx-x  RecognizingtheneedtotakestepstoassistAfrican X Statestoimprovethesecurityofrefugeesandtomaintainthecivilianandhumanitariancharacterofrefugeecampsandsettlementsinaccordancewithinternationalrefugee,humanrightsandhumanitarianlaw,xx-x  Stressingtheparticularsecurityneedsofwomen,  ^ childrenandtheelderly,whoarethemostvulnerablegroupsinrefugeecampsandsettlements,xx-x  RecallingGeneralAssemblyresolutions52/103and \"b 52/132of12December1997regarding,respectively,theOfficeoftheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeesandhumanrightsandmassexoduses,xx-x  1. l Reaffirmstheimportanceoftheprinciples % g relatingtothestatusofrefugeesandthecommonstandardsfortheirtreatmentcontainedintheUnitedNationsConventionrelatingtotheStatusofRefugeesof28July1951,asmodifiedbytheProtocolrelatingtotheStatusofRefugeesof31January1967;xx-x  2. l Underlinestheparticularrelevanceofthe *%n provisionscontainedintheOrganizationofAfricanUnityConventionGoverningtheSpecificAspectsofRefugeeProblemsinAfricaof10September1969; -v'q Ї  x 3.  AffirmstheprimaryresponsibilityofStates  hostingrefugeestoensurethesecurityandcivilianandhumanitariancharacterofrefugeecampsandsettlementsinaccordancewithinternationalrefugee,humanrightsandhumanitarianlaw;  x 4.  CallsuponAfricanStatesfurthertodevelop  6 institutionsandprocedurestoimplementtheprovisionsofinternationallawrelatingtothestatusandtreatmentofrefugeesandtheprovisionsoftheOrganizationofAfricanUnityConvention,especiallythoserelatingtothelocationofrefugeesatareasonabledistancefromthefrontieroftheircountryoforiginandtheseparationofrefugeesfromotherpersonswhodonotqualifyforinternationalprotectionaffordedrefugeesorotherwisedonotrequireinternationalprotection,andinthisregardurgesAfricanStatestoseekinternationalassistance,asappropriate;  x 5.  Recognizestheprimaryresponsibilityofthe   OfficeoftheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugees,withtheassistanceofotherrelevantinternationalbodiesandorganizations,tosupportAfricanStatesintheiractionsdirectedtowardsthefullrespectandimplementationoftheprovisionsofinternationallawrelatingtothestatusandtreatmentofrefugees,andrequeststheOfficeoftheHighCommissioner,asneeded,tokeepinclosetouchwiththeSecretaryGeneral,theOrganizationofAfricanUnity,subregionalorganizationsandtheStatesconcernedinthisregard;  x 6.  Notesthatarangeofmeasuresbythe  internationalcommunityareneededtosharetheburdenbornebyAfricanStateshostingrefugeesandtosupporttheireffortstoensurethesecurityandcivilianandhumanitariancharacterofrefugeecampsandsettlements,includingintheareasoflawenforcement,disarmamentofarmedelements,curtailmentoftheflowofarmsinrefugeecampsandsettlements,separationofrefugeesfromotherpersonswhodonotqualifyforinternationalprotectionaffordedrefugeesorotherwisedonotrequireinternationalprotection,anddemobilizationandreintegrationofformercombatants;  x 7.  Notesalsothattherangeofmeasuresreferred $* toinparagraph6abovecouldincludetraining,logisticalandtechnicaladviceandassistance,financialsupport,theenhancementofnationallawenforcementmechanisms,theprovisionorsupervisionofsecurityguardsandthedeploymentinaccordancewiththeCharteroftheUnitedNationsofinternationalpoliceandmilitaryforces;  x 8.  RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltorespond,as X*$2 appropriate,torequestsfromAfricanStates,theOrganizationofAfricanUnityandsubregionalorganizationsforadviceandtechnicalassistanceintheimplementationof ,'5 internationalrefugee,humanrightsandhumanitarianlawrelevanttothepresentresolution,includingthroughappropriatetrainingprogrammesandseminars;xx-x  9. l UrgestheOfficeoftheUnitedNationsHigh P9 CommissionerforRefugees,otherrelevantUnitedNationsbodiesandorganizations,MemberStates,theOrganizationofAfricanUnityandsubregionalorganizationstoinitiatecoordinatedprogrammestoprovideadvice,trainingandtechnicalorotherassistance,asappropriate,toAfricanStateswhichhostrefugeepopulations,withaviewtostrengtheningtheircapacitytoimplementtheobligationsreferredtoinparagraph4above,andencouragesrelevantnongovernmentalorganizationstoparticipateinsuchcoordinatedprogrammeswhenappropriate;xx-x  10. l EncouragestheSecretaryGeneralandMember 6 E StatesinvolvedineffortstoenhanceAfricaspeacekeepingcapacitytocontinuetoensurethattraininggivesdueemphasistointernationalrefugee,humanrightsandhumanitarianlawand,inparticular,tothesecurityofrefugeesandthemaintenanceofthecivilianandhumanitariancharacterofrefugeecampsandsettlements;xx-x  11. l Expressesitssupportfortheinclusioninthe RM UnitedNationsStandbyArrangementsofmilitaryandpoliceunitsandpersonneltrainedforhumanitarianoperations,aswellasrelatedequipment,whichrelevantUnitedNationsbodiesandorganizationscoulddrawoninprovidingadvice,supervision,trainingandtechnicalorotherassistancerelatedtothemaintenanceofthesecurityandcivilianandhumanitariancharacterofrefugeecampsandsettlements,incoordinationasappropriatewiththeAfricanStateshostingrefugees;xx-x  12. l RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltoconsiderthe pX establishmentofanewcategorywithintheUnitedNationsTrustFundforImprovingPreparednessforConflictPreventionandPeacekeepinginAfricatosupport,asneeded,andinadditiontoexistingsourcesoffunding,theprovisionofadvice,supervision,trainingandtechnicalorotherassistancerelatedtothemaintenanceofthesecurityandcivilianandhumanitariancharacterofrefugeecampsandsettlements,includingthoseactivitiesreferredtoinparagraph11above,andurgesMemberStatestocontributetothisFund;xx-x  13. l RequeststheSecretaryGeneraltocontinuehis (V"d consultationswithMemberStates,regionalandsubregionalorganizationsandotherrelevantinternationalbodiesandorganizationsandtokeepitinformedaboutdevelopmentsinAfricarelatedtothesecurityandcivilianandhumanitariancharacterofrefugeecampsandsettlementswhichaffectthemaintenanceofinternationalpeaceand,'j securityintheregion,andtorecommendconcretemeasures,suchasthosementionedinparagraph7above,asneeded,inthisregard;  x 14.  Expressesitsreadinesstoconsiderthe P recommendationsreferredtoinparagraph13aboveinaccordancewithitsresponsibilitiesundertheCharteroftheUnitedNations;  x 15.  RequestsallMemberStates,relevant    internationalbodiesandorganizationsandallregionalandsubregionalorganizationstoconsider,asappropriate,theapplicationofthemeasurescontainedinthepresentresolutiontoregionsotherthanAfrica;  x 16.  Decidestoremainseizedofthematter. J  &  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3      x Resolution1209(1998)of19November1998e ?det  O,O, O, O,#idid 3             x TheSecurityCouncil,    '3Ԉ x Reaffirmingitsresolutions1170(1998)of28May  1998,1196(1998)of16September1998and1197(1998)of17September1998,  x RecallingthestatementsofitsPresidentof25 g September1997(S/PRST/1997/46),16September1998(S/PRST/1998/28)and24September1998(S/PRST/1998/29),  x Havingconsideredtherecommendationscontainedin + thereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof13April1998onthecausesofconflictandthepromotionofdurablepeaceandsustainabledevelopmentinAfrica(S/1998/318)regardingtheimportanceofstemmingtheillicitarmsflowstoandinAfrica,  x Recognizingthecloserelationshipoftheproblemof )& illicitarmsflowstoandinAfricawithinternationalpeaceandsecurity,  x Recognizingwithconcernthatcommercialand y!* politicalmotivesplayanundulyimportantroleintheillicittransferandaccumulationofsmallarmsinAfrica,  x Stressingthecloselinkagebetweeninternationalpeace $u. andsecurityandsustainabledevelopmentandtheneedfortheinternationalcommunitytorespondtothechallengeofillicitarmsflowstoandinAfricainacomprehensivemanner,encompassingnotonlythefieldofsecuritybutthatofsocialandeconomicdevelopment,  x ReaffirmingtherightofAfricanStatestoprocureor )s#5 producenecessaryweaponstomeettheirlegitimatenationalsecurityandpublicorderneedsinaccordancewiththeCharteroftheUnitedNationsandotherrulesandprinciplesofinternationallaw, ,': xx-x  WelcominganofferoftheGovernmentofSwitzerland : tohostinGeneva,notlaterthan2001,aninternationalconferenceontheillicitarmstradeinallitsaspects,xx-x  WelcomingthenegotiationprocessinViennaonthe P> elaborationofaninternationalconventionagainsttransnationalorganizedcrime,includingaprotocoltocombatillicitmanufacturingofandtraffickinginfirearms,xx-x  WelcomingtheongoingworkoftheSecretaryGeneral  C onsmallarmsandlightweaponspursuanttoGeneralAssemblyresolutions50/70Band52/38Jof12December1995and9December1997,respectively,includingtheworkofthegroupofgovernmentalexpertsnominatedbyhim,andnotingthefindingspertainingtoillicitarmsflowstoandinAfricainthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof27August1997onsmallarms(A/52/298),xx-x  WelcomingalsothedecisionoftheSecretaryGeneral L L tocoordinateallactiononsmallarmswithintheUnitedNationssystemthroughtheCoordinatingActiononSmallArms,forwhichtheDepartmentforDisarmamentAffairsisdesignatedasthefocalpoint,xx-x  Commendingthenational,bilateralandsubregional R initiativesbeingtakeninAfricaincombatingillicitarmsflows,suchasthosethathavebeentakeninMaliandMozambique,bytheEconomicCommunityofWestAfricanStatesandtheSouthernAfricanDevelopmentCommunity,xx-x  WelcomingalsothedecisionbytheOrganizationof X AfricanUnitytoprepareasituationreportonAfricacontainingdetailedinformationonthemagnitudeoftheproblemofsmallarmsproliferationaswellasappropriatepolicyrecommendations,xx-x  1. l Expressesitsgraveconcernatthedestabilizing D^ effectofillicitarmsflows,inparticularofsmallarms,toandinAfricaandattheirexcessiveaccumulationandcirculation,whichthreatennational,regionalandinternationalsecurityandhaveseriousconsequencesfordevelopmentandforthehumanitariansituationinthecontinent;xx-x  2. l EncouragesAfricanStatestoenactlegislation #Be onthedomesticpossessionanduseofarms,includingtheestablishmentofnationallegalandjudicialmechanismsfortheeffectiveimplementationofsuchlaws,andtoimplementeffectiveimport,exportandreexportcontrols,andencouragesalsotheinternationalcommunity,inconsultationwithAfricanStates,toassistintheseefforts;xx-x  3. l StressestheimportanceofallMemberStates, )$m andinparticularStatesinvolvedinmanufacturingormarketingofweapons,restrictingarmstransferswhichcould provokeorprolongarmedconflictsoraggravateexisting ,`&p tensionsorconflictsinAfrica,suchasthroughvoluntarymoratoria;   x 4.  EncouragesAfricanStatestoparticipateinthe  UnitedNationsRegisterofConventionalArms,encouragesalsotheestablishmentofappropriateregionalorsubregionalregistersofconventionalarmsonthebasisofagreementreachedbyAfricanStatesconcerned,andencouragesfurtherMemberStatestoexploreotherappropriatewaystoenhancetransparencyofarmstransferstoandinAfrica;  x 5.  UrgesMemberStateswithrelevantexpertiseto N   cooperatewithAfricanStatestostrengthentheircapacitytocombatillicitarmsflows,includingthroughthetrackingandinterdictionofillicitarmstransfers;  x 6.  Welcomesthedeclarationonthemoratorium   adoptedbytheConferenceofHeadsofStateandGovernmentoftheEconomicCommunityofWestAfricanStatesinAbujaon30October1998,andurgesothersubregionalorganizationsinAfricatoconsidertakingsimilarmeasures;  x 7.  EncouragesAfricanStatestoexaminetheefforts  undertakeninotherregionssuchasbytheOrganizationofAmericanStatesandtheEuropeanUnioninpreventingandcombatingillicitarmsflows,andtoconsideradoptingsimilarmeasuresasappropriate;  x 8.  WelcomestheintentionoftheSecretaryGeneral F toaccordhighprioritytotheUnitedNationsroleinpromotingbetterunderstandingofthedirectandindirectconsequencesofillicitarmsflows,andstressestheimportanceofbringingthenegativeimpactofillicitarmsflowstoandinAfricatothewidestpossiblepublicattention;  x 9.  EncouragestheSecretaryGeneraltoexplore D$ meansofidentifyinginternationalarmsdealersactingincontraventionofnationallegislationorembargoesestablishedbytheUnitedNationsonarmstransferstoandinAfrica;  x 10.  EncouragestheSecretaryGeneraltopromote $#z* cooperationamongMemberStates,theUnitedNations,regionalandsubregionalorganizationsandotherrelevantorganizationstocollect,reviewandshareinformationoncombatingillicitarmsflows,especiallyregardingsmallarms,andtomakeavailable,asappropriate,informationaboutthenatureandgeneralscopeoftheinternationalillicitarmstradewithandinAfrica;  x 11.  ReiteratestheobligationofallMemberStates )$3 tocarryoutdecisionsoftheCouncilonarmsembargoes,and,inthiscontext,notesthebroaderimplicationsofthefindingsandexperienceoftheInternationalCommissionofInquiryestablishedbyitsresolution1013(1995)of7 ,('7 September1995andreactivate