Resolution 973 (1995) / adopted by the Security Council at its 3490th meeting, on 13 January 1995.

Security Council resolution 973 (1995) [on the referendum for self-determination of the people of Western Sahara and the extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara through 31 May 1995]

Approves the expansion of MINURSO as proposed in paragraphs 17 to 19 of the Secretary-General's report; expects to be able to confirm 1 June 1995 as the date for the start of the transitional period, with a view to holding the referendum in Oct. 1995 and to bringing the mission to a successful conclusion shortly thereafter, in accordance with the Settlement Plan; also decides to consider the possible extension of the mandate of MINURSO after 31 May 1995 on the basis of a further report from the Secretary-General and in the light of progress achieved towards the holding of the referendum and the implementation of the Settlement Plan.

Adopted unanimously, 3490th meeting

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Concerns referendum for self-determination of the people of Western Sahara and extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara through 31 May 1995.