Security Council resolution 1149 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA)]

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Stresses the urgent need for the Government of Angola and in particular the Uniao Nacional para a Independencia Total de Angola (UNITA) to complete in accordance with the timetable approved by the Joint Commission on 9 Jan. 1998 the implementation of their obligations under the Lusaka Protocol as well as to complete the implementation of their obligations under the "Acordos de Paz" and relevant Security Council resolutions; decides to extend the mandate of MONUA, including the military task force until 30 Apr. 1998; requests the Secretary-General to submit no later than 13 Mar. 1998 a comprehensive report on the situation in Angola; requests the Government of Angola, in cooperation with MONUA, to take appropriate steps, including through its integrated National Police and Armed Forces, to ensure an environment of confidence and safety in which UN and humanitarian personnel may carry out their activities; calls upon the Government of Angola and in particular UNITA to refrain from any action which might undermine the process of normalization of State administration or lead to renewed tensions; demands that the Government of Angola and in particular UNITA cooperate fully with MONUA, including by providing full access for its verification activities, and reiterates its call on the Government of Angola to notify MONUA in a timely manner of its troop movements; urges the international community to provide assistance to facilitate the demobilization and social reintegration of ex-combatants, demining, the resettlement of displaced persons and the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Angolan economy in order to consolidate the gains in the peace process; endorses the recommendation of the Secretary-General that his Special Representative continue to chair the Joint Commission.

Adopted unanimously, 3850th meeting

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Concerns extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA).