S/RES/864 (1993)
15 September 1993
RESOLUTION 864 (1993)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 3277th meeting,
on 15 September 1993
The Security Council,
Reaffirming its resolutions 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991, 747 (1992) of
24 March 1992, 785 (1992) of 30 October 1992, 793 (1992) of 30 November 1992,
804 (1993) of 29 January 1993, 811 (1993) of 12 March 1993, 823 (1993) of
30 April 1993, 834 (1993) of 1 June 1993 and 851 (1993) of 15 July 1993,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General (S/26434 and Add.1)
dated 13 September 1993,
Expressing grave concern at the continuing deterioration of the political
and military situation, and noting with consternation the further deterioration
of an already grave humanitarian situation,
Deeply concerned that, despite its previous resolutions and the efforts
undertaken by the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, the peace
talks remain suspended and a cease-fire has not been established,
Welcoming the joint statement issued in Lisbon on 10 September 1993 by the
representatives of Portugal, the Russian Federation and the United States of
America, the three observer States to the Angolan peace process (S/26488),
Welcoming also and supporting to that end the efforts of the
Secretary-General and his Special Representative aimed at the earliest
resolution of the Angolan crisis through negotiations, and stressing the
importance it attaches thereto,
Welcoming further the efforts of the Ad Hoc Committee on Southern Africa
of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and of Heads of State of neighbouring
countries to facilitate the resumption of the peace process in Angola,
Emphasizing the importance of a continued and effective United Nations
presence in Angola with a view to fostering the peace process and advancing the
full implementation of the "Acordos de Paz",
Reaffirming its commitment to preserve the unity and territorial integrity
of Angola,
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1. Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General (S/26434) dated
13 September 1993 and decides to extend the existing mandate of the United
Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM II) for a period of three months
until 15 December 1993;
2. Reiterates its readiness to consider taking action promptly, at any
time within the period of the mandate authorized by this resolution, on the
recommendation of the Secretary-General, to expand substantially the United
Nations presence in Angola in the event of significant progress in the peace
process;
3. Reaffirms the importance of the functions of good offices and
mediation by UNAVEM II and the Special Representative, with the goal of
restoring a cease-fire and reinstating the peace process for the full
implementation of the "Acordos de Paz";
4. Welcomes the continued disposition of the Government of Angola to
reach a peaceful settlement of the conflict in conformity with the "Acordos de
Paz" and relevant resolutions of the Security Council;
5. Reaffirms its recognition of the legitimate rights of the Government
of Angola and in this regard welcomes the provision of assistance to the
Government of Angola in support of the democratic process;
6. Reiterates once again its demand that UNITA accept unreservedly the
results of the democratic elections of 30 September 1992 and abide fully by the
"Acordos de Paz";
7. Condemns UNITA for continuing military actions, which are resulting in
increased suffering to the civilian population of Angola and damage to the
Angolan economy and again demands that UNITA immediately cease such actions;
8. Also condemns UNITA’s repeated attempts to seize additional territory
and its failure to withdraw its troops from the locations which it has occupied
since the resumption of the hostilities, and demands once again that it
immediately do so and agree without delay to return its troops to United
Nations-monitored areas as a transitional measure pending full implementation of
the "Acordos de Paz";
9. Reaffirms that such occupation is a grave violation of the "Acordos de
Paz" and is incompatible with the goal of peace through agreements and
reconciliation;
10. Stresses once again the fundamental need to reinitiate without delay
the peace talks under United Nations auspices with a view to the immediate
establishment of a cease-fire throughout the country and the full implementation
of the "Acordos de Paz" and resolutions of the Security Council;
11. Takes note of statements by UNITA that it is prepared to resume peace
negotiations and demands that UNITA act accordingly;
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12. Welcomes the further steps taken by the Secretary-General to implement
the emergency humanitarian assistance plan;
13. Strongly condemns the repeated attacks carried out by UNITA against
United Nations personnel working to provide humanitarian assistance and
reaffirms that such attacks are clear violations of international humanitarian
law;
14. Takes note of statements by UNITA that it will cooperate in ensuring
the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance to all Angolans and demands
that UNITA act accordingly;
15. Reiterates its appeal to both parties to take all necessary measures
to ensure the security and safety of UNAVEM II personnel as well as of the
personnel involved in humanitarian relief operations, and strictly to abide by
applicable rules of international humanitarian law;
16. Demands that UNITA proceed immediately to the release of all foreign
citizens held against their will and to abstain from any action which might
cause damage to foreign property;
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Strongly condemning UNITA and holding its leadership responsible for not
having taken the necessary measures to comply with the demands made by the
Council in its previous resolutions,
Determined to ensure respect for its resolutions and the full
implementation of the "Acordos de Paz",
Urging all States to refrain from providing any form of direct or indirect
assistance, support or encouragement to UNITA,
Determining that, as a result of UNITA’s military actions, the situation in
Angola constitutes a threat to international peace and security,
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
17. Decides that the provisions set forth in paragraphs 19 to 25 below
shall come into force ten days after the date of adoption of the present
resolution unless the Secretary-General notifies the Council that an effective
cease-fire has been established and that agreement has been reached on the
implementation of the "Acordos de Paz" and relevant resolutions of the Security
Council;
18. Decides further that if, at any time after the submission of the
above-mentioned report of the Secretary-General, the Secretary-General reports
to the Council that UNITA has broken the cease-fire or ceased to participate
constructively in the implementation of the "Acordos de Paz" and the relevant
resolutions of the Security Council, the provisions set forth in paragraphs 19
to 25 below shall come into force immediately;
19. Decides, with a view to prohibiting all sale or supply to UNITA of
arms and related matériel and military assistance, as well as petroleum and
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petroleum products, that all States shall prevent the sale or supply, by their
nationals or from their territories or using their flag vessels or aircraft, of
arms and related matériel of all types, including weapons and ammunition,
military vehicles and equipment and spare parts for the afore-mentioned, as well
as of petroleum and petroleum products, whether or not originating in their
territory, to the territory of Angola other than through named points of entry
on a list to be supplied by the Government of Angola to the Secretary-General,
who shall promptly notify the Member States of the United Nations;
20. Calls upon all States, and all international organizations, to act
strictly in accordance with the provisions of the present resolution,
notwithstanding the existence of any rights or obligations conferred or imposed
by any international agreement or any contract entered into or any licence or
permit granted prior to the date of adoption of this resolution;
21. Calls upon States to bring proceedings against persons and entities
violating the measures imposed by this resolution and to impose appropriate
penalties;
22. Decides to establish, in accordance with rule 28 of its provisional
rules of procedure, a Committee of the Security Council consisting of all the
members of the Council to undertake the following tasks and to report on its
work to the Council with its observations and recommendations:
(a) To examine the reports submitted pursuant to paragraph 24 below;
(b) To seek from all States further information regarding the action taken
by them with a view to effectively implementing the measures imposed by
paragraph 19 above;
(c) To consider information brought to its attention by States concerning
violations of the measures imposed by paragraph 19 above and to recommend
appropriate measures in response thereto;
(d) To make periodic reports to the Security Council on information
submitted to it regarding alleged violations of the measures imposed by
paragraph 19 above, identifying where possible persons or entities, including
vessels, reported to be engaged in such violations;
(e) To promulgate guidelines that may be necessary to facilitate the
implementation of the measures imposed by paragraph 19 above;
23. Calls upon all States to cooperate fully with the Committee
established by paragraph 22 above in the fulfilment of its tasks, including
supplying such information as may be sought by the Committee in pursuance of the
present resolution;
24. Requests all States to report to the Secretary-General by
15 October 1993 on the measures they have adopted in order to meet the
obligations set out in paragraph 19 above;
25. Requests the Secretary-General to provide all necessary assistance to
the Committee established by paragraph 22 above and to make the necessary
arrangements in the Secretariat for this purpose;
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26. Expresses its readiness to consider the imposition of further measures
under the Charter of the United Nations, including, inter alia, trade measures
against UNITA and restrictions on the travel of UNITA personnel, unless by
1 November 1993 the Secretary-General has reported that an effective cease-fire
has been established and that agreement has been reached on the full
implementation of the "Acordos de Paz" and relevant resolutions of the Security
Council;
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27. Expresses also its readiness to review the measures in the present
resolution if the Secretary-General reports to the Council that an effective
cease-fire has been established and that substantial progress has been achieved
towards the full implementation of the "Acordos de Paz" and relevant resolutions
of the Security Council;
28. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to it as soon as the
situation warrants, and in any case in good time before 1 November 1993 and
again before 15 December 1993, a report on the situation in Angola and the
implementation of this resolution, with his recommendation for the further role
of the United Nations in the peace process and, in the meantime, to keep the
Council regularly informed of developments;
29. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
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