S/RES/1349 (2001)
Security Council Distr.: General
27 April 2001
01-35250 (E)
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Resolution 1349 (2001)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 4315th meeting, on
27 April 2001
The Security Council,
Reaffirming all its previous resolutions on Western Sahara, in particular
resolutions 1108 (1997) of 22 May 1997, 1292 (2000) of 29 February 2000, 1301
(2000) of 31 May 2000, 1309 (2000) of 25 July 2000, 1324 (2000) of 30 October
2000, and 1342 (2001) of 27 February 2001, and also its resolution 1308 (2000) of
17 July 2000,
Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety of
United Nations and Associated Personnel of 9 December 1994,
Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 24 April 2001 (S/2001/398)
and the observations and recommendations contained therein, and expressing full
support for the role and work of the Personal Envoy,
Reiterating full support for the continued efforts exerted by the United Nations
Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) to implement the
Settlement Plan and agreements adopted by the parties to hold a free, fair and
impartial referendum for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara,
Noting that fundamental differences between the parties over the interpretation
of the main provisions of the Settlement Plan remain to be resolved,
1. Decides to extend the mandate of MINURSO until 30 June 2001, with
the expectation that the parties, under the auspices of the Secretary-General’s
Personal Envoy, will continue to try to resolve the multiple problems relating to the
implementation of the Settlement Plan and try to agree upon a mutually acceptable
political solution to their dispute over Western Sahara;
2. Requests the Secretary-General to provide an assessment of the situation
before the end of the present mandate;
3. Decides to remain seized of the matter.