Resolution 1182 (1998) / adopted by the Security Council at its 3905th meeting, on 14 July 1998

Security Council resolution 1180 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA)]

Decides to extend the mandate of MINURCA until 25 Oct. 1998; calls upon the Government of the Central African Republic to adopt a plan for the effective restructuring of its armed forces based on the proposals submitted by the Commission on the Restructuring of the Defence and Security Forces and recongnizes the role of MINURCA of providing advice and technical assistance for the initial steps in restructuring the security forces; also recongnizes that MINURCA, in implementing its mandate, may conduct limited-duration reconnaissance missions outside Bangui, and other tasks involving the security of UN personnel in accordance with paragraph 10 of resolution 1159 (1998); calls upon the authorities of the Central African Republic to adopt rapidly an operation plan for the organization of the legislative elections, and to enable UN and the international organizations to make arrangements for the provision of the necessary assistance; encourages MINURCA to continue to consult with UNDP regarding the provision of advice and technical assistance to all relevant electoral bodies, and urges the Secretary-General to provide recommendations for UN assistance for the legislative election process; urges Member States to provide the required technical, financial and logistical assistance for the organization of free and fair election, to support the efforts of the authorities of the Central African Republic in the economic and social development of the country and in particular encourages international financial institutions to cooperate with the Central African Republic in this regard.

Adopted unanimously, 3905th meeting

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Concerns extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA).