Resolution 1008 (1995) / adopted by the Security Council at its 3562nd meeting, on 7 August 1995.

Security Council resolution 1008 (1995) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Angola Verification Mission III and monitoring of the compliance with the cease-fire in Angola]

Decides, in order to enable UNAVEM III to monitor the ceasefire established by the Lusaka Protocol, to extend its mandate until 8 Feb. 1996; expresses concern at the slow pace in the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, in particular troop disengagement, demining and the establishment of quartering areas; requests the Government of Angola and UNITA to assign urgently liaison officers to UNAVEM III regional headquarters; urges the 2 parties to put an immediate and definitive end to the renewed laying of mines and to reported unauthorized movement of troops; requests the Secretary-General to continue the deployment of UNAVEM III infantry units; stresses the importance it attaches to the disarmament of the civilian population; authorizes the Secretary-General to increase as appropriate the strength of UNAVEM III's human rights unit; demands that the Government of Angola and UNITA take necessary measures to ensure the safe passage of humanitarian supplies throughout the country.

Adopted unanimously, 3562nd meeting

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Concerns extension of the mandate of the UN Angola Verification Mission III and monitoring of the compliance with the cease-fire in Angola.