United Nations Security Council resolution 1285, adopted unanimously on 13 January 2000, after recalling previous resolutions on

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(1992),

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(1995),

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(1999), the Council authorised the United Nations Mission of Observers in Prevlaka (UNMOP) to continue monitoring the

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in the

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area of Croatia until 15 July 2000. It was the first resolution of 2000. The Security Council remained concerned at violations of the demilitarisation regime and limitations on the freedom of movement of United Nations observers. However, some positive developments had taken place. It welcomed the opening of the crossing points between Croatia and

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. It facilitated civilian and commercial traffic without security incidents representing a significant confidence-building measure between the two countries. Both Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia ( Serbia and Montenegro) were urged to fully implement an agreement on the normalisation of their relations, cease violations of the demilitarisation regime, reduce tension and ensure freedom of movement to United Nations observers. The Secretary-General

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was asked to report by 15 April 2000 on recommendations for confidence-building measures between the two parties. Finally, the

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, authorised in Resolution 1088 (1996) and extended by Resolution 1247 (1999), was required to co-operate with UNMOP.

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Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
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