Resolution 1045 (1996) / adopted by the Security Council at its 3629th meeting, on 8 February 1996.

Security Council resolution 1045 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Angola Verification Mission III]

Decides to extend the mandate of UNAVEM III until 8 May 1996; expresses deep concern at the numerous delays in the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, reminds the Government of Angola and the Uniao Nacional para a Independencia Total de Angola (UNITA) of their obligations to consolidate the peace process and, in this regard, urges them to maintain an effective ceasefire, conclude their military talks on integration of the armed forces, undertake active engagement in the demining process, and commence the integration of UNITA personnel into administrative and governmental institutions in furtherance of the objective of national reconciliation; urges UNITA to proceed immediately with the orderly, large-scale and verifiable movement of its troops to the quartering areas at Vila Nova, Lunduimbali, Negage and Quibaxe, without further interruption, in strict adherence to the new timetable agreed by the parties on 9 Jan. 1996, and in full cooperation with UNAVEM II; calls upon UNITA, following completion of this initial quartering, to proceed immediately with the orderly movement of all of its troops to the other quartering areas and to conclude all quatering within the time of this mandate renewal; further calls upon UNITA to release all remaining prisoners; calls upon the 2 parties, in particular UNITA, to ensure the freedom of movement of people and goods throughout the country; requests the Secretary-General to report by 7 Mar., 4 Apr. and 1 May 1996 on the progress made by the Government of Angola and UNITA in taking concrete steps towards meeting the goals and timetable agreed between them, and to keep the Council fully informed on developments in the situation on the ground.

Adopted unanimously, 3629th meeting

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Extends the mandate of the UN Angola Verification Mission III and calls for implementation of the Lusaka Protocol.