Resolution 1042 (1996) / adopted by the Security Council at its 3625th meeting, on 31 January 1996.

Security Council resolution 1042 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara and implementation of the Settlement Plan for Western Sahara]

Reiterates its commitment to the holding, without further delay, of a free, fair and impartial referendum for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara in accordance with the settlement plan; decides to extend the mandate of MINURSO until 31 May 1996; expresses deep concern about the stalemate which has been hindering the identification process; encourages the 2 parties to consider additional ways to create confidence between themselves and to facilitate the implementation of the Settlement Plan; supports the intention of the Secretary-General, in the absence of meaningful progress towards completion of the settlement plan, to bring the situation to the immediate attention of the Council, and invites the Secretary-General in this eventuality to submit for consideration a detailed programme for a phase withdrawal of MINURSO, in accordance with the 2nd option contained in his report of 19 Jan. 1996.

Adopted unanimously, 3625th meeting

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Concerns extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara and implementation of the Settlement Plan for Western Sahara.