Other Peacekeeping-Related Actions.

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Afghanistan: On 14 November, Security Council resolution 1267 (1999) went into effect, imposing limited sanctions against Afghanistan's Taliban. The Council further demanded that the parties, especially the Taliban, resume negotiations under UN auspices. On 20 October, the Secretary-General's Special Envoy, Lakhdar Brahimi, announced the suspension of his involvement in Afghanistan due to an "inability to move forward" on peace talks.

Angola: On 15 October, the Security Council established the United Nations Office in Angola (UNOA) until 15 April 2000. The Office will assist the Angolan people in capacity-building, provide humanitarian assistance, promote human rights and coordinate other activities. The Council also decided that the UN Humanitarian Assistance Coordination Unit (UNCAH) would continue to operate in its present configuration. On 2 November, UNHCR said that an increasing number of Angolans were fleeing the civil war to Zambia because they were being used as human shields by retreating UNITA rebels fearful of government air strikes.

Burundi: On 1 December, former South African President Nelson Mandela replaced the late former Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere as the Facilitator for the Burundi peace talks. Following the killing of two United Nations aid workers on 12 October, the Council on 12 November called on all sides to stop the violence and pursue talks toward a peaceful settlement.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: On 30 November, the Security Council established the United Nations Observer Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC). The Mission will establish contacts with the signatories of the Lusaka. Ceasefire Agreement and provide technical assistance in the implementation of the ceasefire, including monitoring security conditions. MONUC will also provide liaison services to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance and assist in the protection of human rights. The Mission will be initially equipped with up to 500 UN military observer to facilitate future UN deployments.

Iraq: On 17 December, the Security Council adopted, by a vote of 11 to none, with 4 abstentions resolution 1284 (1999), creating a new weapons monitoring system and enabling the suspension of economic sanctions against Iraq. The suspension of sanctions depends on Iraq's cooperation with the UN monitoring system and will be reviewed every 120 days. The UN Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) replaces the...