United Nations Security Council resolution 1213, adopted unanimously on 3 December 1998, after reaffirming Resolution 696 (1991) and all subsequent resolutions on

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, including resolutions

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(1993), 1127 (1997) and 1173 (1998), the Council extended the mandate of the

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(MONUA) for a final time until 26 February 1999. The Security Council condemned the failure of

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to implement the remaining tasks of the

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including the

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of its forces and the extension of state administration throughout the country. It was concerned that the leader of UNITA,

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, had not responded to proposals for the restoration of the peace process by the

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. There was a serious humanitarian impact brought about by the impasse in the peace process which had consequences on the security of the country. The resolution reiterated that the primary cause of the political crisis in Angola was due to the failure of UNITA to comply with its obligations under various peace agreements and Security Council resolutions. Furthermore, it demanded that it complete the demilitarisation of its forces and withdraw from territories it occupied through military means; there could be no military solution to the conflict and both parties were urged to seek a political settlement. Additionally, UNITA was urged to co-operate with MONUA in the withdrawal of MONUA personnel from

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and Bailundo. Law enforcement had to be strengthened and human rights respected. The humanitarian situation continued to worsen, including the rise in the number of internally displaced persons, increased

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laying. The

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and particularly UNITA were urged to guarantee the safety of United Nations and humanitarian personnel and permit

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to be delivered to the affected population, cease mine laying activities and respect

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. Finally, the Secretary-General

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was requested to report back to the Council no later 15 January 1999 on the future of MONUA and the United Nations presence in Angola, and on ways of improving the effectiveness of sanctions imposed against UNITA in previous resolutions.

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Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
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