United Nations Security Council Resolution 1173
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
1173, adopted unanimously on June 12, 1998, after reaffirming Resolution 696
(1991) and all subsequent resolutions on Angola
, particularly Resolution 1127
(1997), the Council announced its intention to impose further sanctions against UNITA
for non-compliance, unless it co-operated to extend state administration throughout the country.
The Security Council expressed concern at the situation in the peace process, brought about by UNITA's failure to implement measures under the Acordos de Paz, Lusaka Protocol
and resolutions by the Security Council. At the same time, it was recognised that the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation (GURN) had made progress in ending hostile propaganda
in the state-controlled media
and reduced brutality by the Angolan National Police.
The resolution condemned UNITA for not implementing aspects of the peace agreements and Security Council resolutions, demanding that it restore state authority in areas such as Andulo
, Bailundo
, Mungo
and Nharea
. It also reiterated demands for UNITA to complete demobilisation
, co-operate with the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola
(MONUA) and cease attacks on MONUA, international personnel, police and civilians. MONUA was redeployed to the areas where the extension of state administration was to take place, and both the GURN and UNITA were urged to refrain from actions that could escalate tensions.
Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter
, the Council demanded that all countries freeze assets of UNITA in their territories, deciding further that Member States should:
prevent contacts with UNITA in areas where state administration had not been extended; prohibit the import of diamond
s not controlled through the certificate of origin
scheme or Angolan government; prevent the sale of mining equipment to areas not under state administration; prevent the sale of motorised vehicles or watercraft
and equipment or spare parts.
The Committee established in Resolution 864
(1993) would grant exceptions to the measures upon request. The restrictions would come into force at 00:01 EST
on June 25, 1998 unless decided otherwise, and a review would be undertaken of the restrictions, including the possibility of further measures.
The GURN was requested to notify the Committee which areas it did not control, further requesting the Committee to report to the Council by July 31, 1998 on the imposition of the measures and for countries to report on the measures they had taken by July 15, 1998.
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1173, adopted unanimously on June 12, 1998, 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 Resolution 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), the Council announced its intention to impose further sanctions against 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...
for non-compliance, unless it co-operated to extend state administration throughout the country.
The Security Council expressed concern at the situation in the peace process, brought about by UNITA's failure to implement measures under 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 resolutions by the Security Council. At the same time, it was recognised that the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation (GURN) had made progress in ending hostile propaganda
Propaganda
Propaganda is a form of communication that is aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position so as to benefit oneself or one's group....
in the state-controlled media
State media
State media or state-owned media is media for mass communication which is ultimately controlled and/or funded by the state. These news outlets may be the sole media outlet or may exist in competition with privately-controlled media.-Overview:...
and reduced brutality by the Angolan National Police.
The resolution condemned UNITA for not implementing aspects of the peace agreements and Security Council resolutions, demanding that it restore state authority in areas such as Andulo
Andulo
Andulo is a town and municipality in Bié Province in Angola.The municipality covers an area of 10, 316 km ², with about 319, 000 inhabitants. It is bordered to the north by the municipality of Mussende, to the east by the municipalities of Luquembo and Nharea, to the south by the municipalities of...
, Bailundo
Bailundo
Bailundo is a municipality and town in Huambo Province in the central highlands of Angola.In the 1990s, Bailundo was the location of the headquarters of UNITA leader Jonas Savimbi....
, Mungo
Mungo, Angola
Mungo is a town and municipality in Huambo Province in Angola....
and Nharea
Nharea
Nharea is a town and municipality in Bié Province in Angola....
. It also reiterated demands for UNITA to complete demobilisation
Demobilization
Demobilization is the process of standing down a nation's armed forces from combat-ready status. This may be as a result of victory in war, or because a crisis has been peacefully resolved and military force will not be necessary...
, co-operate with the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola
MONUA
The United Nations Observer Mission in Angola was established by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1118 of 30 June 1997.. Due to the collapse of the peace process in Angola, UN Secretary General recommended to the UN Security Council that MONUA's mandate not be renewed...
(MONUA) and cease attacks on MONUA, international personnel, police and civilians. MONUA was redeployed to the areas where the extension of state administration was to take place, and both the GURN and UNITA were urged to refrain from actions that could escalate tensions.
Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter
Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter
Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter sets out the UN Security Council's powers to maintain peace. It allows the Council to "determine the existence of any threat to the peace, breach of the peace, or act of aggression" and to take military and nonmilitary action to "restore international peace...
, the Council demanded that all countries freeze assets of UNITA in their territories, deciding further that Member States should:
prevent contacts with UNITA in areas where state administration had not been extended; prohibit the import of diamond
Diamond
In mineralogy, diamond is an allotrope of carbon, where the carbon atoms are arranged in a variation of the face-centered cubic crystal structure called a diamond lattice. Diamond is less stable than graphite, but the conversion rate from diamond to graphite is negligible at ambient conditions...
s not controlled through the certificate of origin
Certificate of origin
A Certificate of Origin is a document used in international trade. It traditionally states from what country the shipped goods originate, but "originate" in a CO does not mean the country the goods are shipped from, but the country where the goodtion problem in cases where less than 100% of the...
scheme or Angolan government; prevent the sale of mining equipment to areas not under state administration; prevent the sale of motorised vehicles or watercraft
Watercraft
A watercraft is a vessel or craft designed to move across or through water. The name is derived from the term "craft" which was used to describe all types of water going vessels...
and equipment or spare parts.
The Committee established in Resolution 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) would grant exceptions to the measures upon request. The restrictions would come into force at 00:01 EST
Eastern Time Zone
The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
on June 25, 1998 unless decided otherwise, and a review would be undertaken of the restrictions, including the possibility of further measures.
The GURN was requested to notify the Committee which areas it did not control, further requesting the Committee to report to the Council by July 31, 1998 on the imposition of the measures and for countries to report on the measures they had taken by July 15, 1998.
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...
- Blood diamond
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1101 to 1200 (1997 – 1998)
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