United Nations Security Council resolution 1223, adopted unanimously on 28 January 1999, after recalling previous resolutions on

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and

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including 501 (1982),

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(1982),

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(1982) and 520 (1982) as well as studying the report by the

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on the

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(UNIFIL) approved in 426 (1978), the Council decided to extend the mandate of UNIFIL for a further six months until 31 July 1999. The Council then reemphasised the mandate of the Force and requested the Secretary-General to continue negotiations with the

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and other parties concerned with regards to the implementation of resolutions

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(1978) and 426 (1978) and report thereon. All violence against UNIFIL was condemned with the parties urged to put a stop to attacks on the Force. The Secretary-General

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had reported an increase in fighting in

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and civilians were killed and injured in UNIFIL's area of operation and beyond. Both sides were hostile towards UNIFIL, with incidents increasing from 72 to 98. Further efficiency savings were encouraged provided they did not affect the operational capacity of the operation.

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