United Nations Security Council Resolution 1229
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
1229, adopted unanimously on February 26, 1999, after reaffirming Resolution 696
(1991) and all subsequent resolutions on Angola
, particularly resolutions 864
(1993), 1127
(1997), 1173
(1998), 1219
(1998) and 1221
(1999), the Council dissolved the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA) though its human rights
component would remain.
The Security Council stressed the importance of the implementation of the Acordos de Paz, Lusaka Protocol
and relevant Security Council resolutions which UNITA
, under the leadership of Jonas Savimbi
, had failed under its obligations to fully comply with. There was concern about the consequences on the humanitarian situation. It noted that the United Nations had contributed to the relative peace in Angola to the past four years but regretted that the present situation restricted MONUA's ability to carry out its mandate
. The continuining presence of the United Nations would help contribute to national reconciliation in the country.
The resolution noted that the mandate of MONUA expired on February 26, 1999 though its Status of Forces Agreement
remained in effect. The human rights component would remain in Angola during the liquidation period of MONUA. The Secretary-General Kofi Annan
was asked to discuss the future United Nations presence with the Angolan government. All parties concerned were urged to undertake humanitarian efforts.
Finally, the Council expressed concern at the lack of progress in investigating the downing of the two United Nations chartered aircraft and the loss of other commercial aircraft under suspicious circumstances over UNITA-controlled areas in the country, and reiterated that UNITA should co-operate in the investigations.
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1229, adopted unanimously on February 26, 1999, after reaffirming Resolution 696
United Nations Security Council Resolution 696
United Nations Security Council Resolution 696, adopted unanimously on May 30, 1991, after noting the recent desire to sign the Bicesse Accords between the MPLA and UNITA in Angola, the recent withdrawal of all Cuban troops and considering a report by the Secretary-General, the Council approved...
(1991) and all subsequent resolutions on Angola
Angola
Angola, officially the Republic of Angola , is a country in south-central Africa bordered by Namibia on the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the north, and Zambia on the east; its west coast is on the Atlantic Ocean with Luanda as its capital city...
, particularly resolutions 864
United Nations Security Council Resolution 864
United Nations Security Council Resolution 864, adopted unanimously on September 15, 1993, after reaffirming resolutions 696 , 747 , 785 , 793 , 804 , 811 , 823 , 834 and 851 , the Council noted the continuing situation in Angola and went on to condemn and place international sanctions on...
(1993), 1127
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1127
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1127, adopted unanimously on August 28, 1997, after reaffirming Resolution 696 and all subsequent resolutions on Angola, the Council, acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, imposed sanctions on UNITA following the lack of compliance in...
(1997), 1173
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1173
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1173, adopted unanimously on June 12, 1998, after reaffirming Resolution 696 and all subsequent resolutions on Angola, particularly Resolution 1127 , the Council announced its intention to impose further sanctions against UNITA for non-compliance, unless...
(1998), 1219
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1219
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1219, adopted unanimously on December 31, 1998, after reaffirming Resolution 696 and all subsequent resolutions on Angola, particularly resolutions 1202 and 1213 , the Council condemned the absence of actions to determine the fate of crew and passengers...
(1998) and 1221
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1221
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1221, adopted unanimously on January 12, 1999, after reaffirming Resolution 696 and all subsequent resolutions on Angola, particularly resolutions 1196 and 1219 , the Council condemned the downing of two commercial planes over UNITA-controlled territory...
(1999), the Council dissolved the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA) though its human rights
Human rights
Human rights are "commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being." Human rights are thus conceived as universal and egalitarian . These rights may exist as natural rights or as legal rights, in both national...
component would remain.
The Security Council stressed the importance of the implementation of the Acordos de Paz, Lusaka Protocol
Lusaka Protocol
The Lusaka Protocol, signed in Lusaka, Zambia on October 31, 1994, attempted to end the Angolan Civil War by integrating and disarming UNITA and national reconciliation. Both sides signed a ceasefire as part of the protocol on November 20.-Negotiation:...
and relevant Security Council resolutions which UNITA
UNITA
The National Union for the Total Independence of Angola is the second-largest political party in Angola. Founded in 1966, UNITA fought with the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola in the Angolan War for Independence and then against the MPLA in the ensuing civil war .The war was one...
, under the leadership of Jonas Savimbi
Jonas Savimbi
Jonas Malheiro Savimbi was an Angolan political leader. He founded and led UNITA, a movement that first waged a guerrilla war against Portuguese colonial rule, 1966–1974, then confronted the rival MPLA during the decolonization conflict, 1974/75, and after independence in 1975 fought the ruling...
, had failed under its obligations to fully comply with. There was concern about the consequences on the humanitarian situation. It noted that the United Nations had contributed to the relative peace in Angola to the past four years but regretted that the present situation restricted MONUA's ability to carry out its mandate
Mandate (international law)
In international law, a mandate is a binding obligation issued from an inter-governmental organization like the United Nations to a country which is bound to follow the instructions of the organization....
. The continuining presence of the United Nations would help contribute to national reconciliation in the country.
The resolution noted that the mandate of MONUA expired on February 26, 1999 though its Status of Forces Agreement
Status of Forces Agreement
A status of forces agreement is an agreement between a host country and a foreign nation stationing forces in that country. SOFAs are often included, along with other types of military agreements, as part of a comprehensive security arrangement...
remained in effect. The human rights component would remain in Angola during the liquidation period of MONUA. The Secretary-General Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan
Kofi Atta Annan is a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the UN from 1 January 1997 to 31 December 2006...
was asked to discuss the future United Nations presence with the Angolan government. All parties concerned were urged to undertake humanitarian efforts.
Finally, the Council expressed concern at the lack of progress in investigating the downing of the two United Nations chartered aircraft and the loss of other commercial aircraft under suspicious circumstances over UNITA-controlled areas in the country, and reiterated that UNITA should co-operate in the investigations.
See also
- Angolan Civil WarAngolan Civil WarThe Angolan Civil War was a major civil conflict in the Southern African state of Angola, beginning in 1975 and continuing, with some interludes, until 2002. The war began immediately after Angola became independent from Portugal in November 1975. Prior to this, a decolonisation conflict had taken...
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1201 to 1300 (1998 – 2000)
External links
- Text of Resolution at UNdemocracy.com