Security Council resolution 1206 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT)]

Strongly condemns the recent fighting in the Leninabad area initiated by forces trying to hinder the peace process in Tajikistan, and calls upon all concerned to refrain from the use of force; calls upon the parties to undertake vigorous efforts to implement fully the General Agreement, including the Protocol on military issues and to create conditions for the holding of elections at the earliest possible time in 1999; strongly condemns the murder of 4 members of UNMOT, recognizes that the completion of the investigation into this case is important for the resumption of the field activities of UNMOT, urges the Government of Tajikistan to complete the investigation expeditiously and to bring to justice all those found to be responsible for the crime and also urges the United Tajik Opposition leaders to continue to cooperate fully with these efforts; decides to extend the mandate of UNMOT for a period of 6 months until 15 May 1999; requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council informed of all significant developments, in particular regarding the security situation and measures taken to enhance the security of UNMOT, and also requests him to report within 3 months of the adoption of this resolution on its implementation.

Adopted unanimously, 3943rd meeting

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Concerns extension of the mandate of the UN Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT).