S/RES/1570 (2004)*
Security Council Distr.: General
28 October 2004
04-57845* (E)
*0457845*
Resolution 1570 (2004)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 5068th meeting, on
28 October 2004
The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous resolutions on Western Sahara, including resolution
1495 (2003) of 31 July 2003 and resolution 1541 (2004) of 29 April 2004,
Reaffirming its commitment to assist the parties to achieve a just, lasting and
mutually acceptable political solution, which will provide for the self-determination
of the people of Western Sahara in the context of arrangements consistent with the
principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations, and noting the role and
responsibilities of the parties in this respect,
Reiterating its call upon the parties and States of the region to continue to
cooperate fully with the United Nations to end the current impasse and to achieve
progress towards a political solution,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 20 October
(S/2004/827),
1. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the
Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 30 April 2005;
2. Requests that the Secretary-General provide a report on the situation
before the end of the mandate period and an interim report, within three months
from adoption of the resolution, on the evolution of the situation and on the
mission’s size and concept of operation, with further detail on the options discussed
in the Secretary-General’s report of 20 October 2004 (S/2004/827) on the possible
reduction of MINURSO staff, including civilian and administrative personnel;
3. Calls on Member States to consider voluntary contributions to fund
Confidence Building Measures that allow for increased person-to-person contact, in
particular the exchange of family visits;
4. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
* Reissued for technical reasons.