Resolution 1170 (1998) / adopted by the Security Council at its 3886th meeting, on 28 May 1998

Security Council resolution 1170 (1998) [on conflict prevention and the promotion of a durable peace and security in Africa]
[Conflict prevention and the promotion of peace and security in Africa]

Decides to establish an ad hoc Working Group, comprised of all members of the Council, for a period of 6 months, to review all recommendations in the report of the Secretary-General (S/1998/318) related to the maintenance of international peace and security in Africa, in accordance with the Charter of UN, and in that context, to prepare a framework for the implementation of recommendations, as appropriate, and to submit specific proposals for concrete action for consideration by the Council by Sept. 1998; and expresses its intention to convene at the ministerial level on a biennial basis, beginning in Sept. 1998 and subsequently as needed in order to assess progress in promoting peace and security in Africa.

Adopted unanimously, 3886th meeting

Concerns conflict prevention and the promotion of a durable peace and security in Africa and establishes an ad hoc working group to review all recommendations related to the maintenance of international peace and security.