Resolution nº S/RES/1118 (1997) of the United Nations Security Council

• Year: 1997
• Issuer: Security Council of the United Nation

UNITED S

NATIONS

Security Council Distr.

GENERAL

S/RES/1118 (1997)

30 June 1997

RESOLUTION 1118 (1997)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3795th meeting,

on 30 June 1997

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolution 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991 and all subsequent

resolutions,

Reaffirming also its commitment to the unity and territorial integrity of

Angola,

Recognizing the successful contribution of UNAVEM III to the restoration of

peace and the process of national reconciliation on the basis of the "Acordos de

Paz" (S/22609, annex), the Lusaka Protocol (S/1994/1441, annex) and relevant

Security Council resolutions,

Recognizing also that the formation of the Government of National Unity and

Reconciliation (GURN) provides a strong basis for the process of national

reconciliation,

Emphasizing the need for the Government of Angola and the Uniao Nacional

para a Independencia Total de Angola (UNITA) to implement without further delay

the remaining political and military tasks of the peace process,

Expressing its concern about the recent increase in tensions, especially in

the northeastern provinces, and the attacks by UNITA on UNAVEM III posts and

personnel,

Reiterating that the ultimate responsibility for the completion of the

peace process rests with the Angolan people themselves,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 5 June 1997

(S/1997/438),

1. Welcomes the recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-

General of 5 June 1997;

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