Security Council resolution 1201 (1998) [on the enlargement and extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA)]
[Enlargement and extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in the Central African Republic]

Welcomes the announcement by the authorities of the Central African Republic and the Mixed and Independent Electoral Commission (CEMI) to hold legislative elections on 22 Nov. and 13 Dec. 1998; decides that the mandate of MINURCA shall include support for the conduct of legislative elections as described in section 3 of the report of the Secretary-General of 21 Aug. 1998; approves the recommendation contained in paragraph 25 of the report of the Secretary-General regarding the provision of security during the legislative election process; calls upon the Central African authorities to provide the necessary assistance, including the security arrangements, that will enable CEMI to prepare adequately and freely for the legislative elections; urges all parties in the Central African Republic to assume fully their responsibilities in the legislative elections and to participate in them in a manner that will strengthen the democratic process and contribute to national reconciliation; decides to extend the mandate of MINURCA until 28 Feb. 1999; requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council informed on the implementation of the mandate of MINURCA, on developments in the Central African Republic, on progress towards the implementation of the commitments expressed in the letter of 8 Jan. 1998 (S/1998/61, annex) and on the implementation of the Bangui Agreements and the National Reconciliation Pact; expresses its intention to terminate MINURCA no later than 28 Feb. 1999, with its drawdown beginning no later than 15 Jan. 1999

Adopted unanimously, 3935th meeting

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