Security Council resolution 1258 (1999) [on deployment of the UN military liaison personnel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, together with other necessary categories of staff]
[Deployment of the UN personnel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo]

Authorizes the deployment of up to 90 UN military liaison personnel, together with the necessary civilian, political, humanitarian and administrative staff, to the capitals of the States signatories to the Ceasefire Agreement and the provisional headquarters of the Joint Military Commission, and, as security conditions permit, to the rear military headquarters of the main belligerents in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to appoint a Special Representative to serve as the Head of the UN presence in the subregion; calls upon all States and parties concerned to ensure the freedom of movement, security and safety of UN personnel in their territory; calls for safe and unhindered access for humanitarian assistance to those in need in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and urges all parties to the conflict to guarantee the safety and security of all humanitarian personnel and to respect strictly the relevant provisions of international humanitarian law.

Adopted unanimously, 4032nd meeting

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