Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 4377th meeting, 20 Sept. 2001, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "The situation in Angola"]

Remains concerned at the continuing conflict in Angola; condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks by UNITA forces on the civilian population of Angola; the Council is determined to keep sanctions in place until it is convinced that the conditions in its relevant resolutions are met; reiterates its call on all States to implement strictly the sanctions regime against UNITA and urges them to strengthen, where appropriate, their internal legislation related to application of sanction measures imposed by the Council; supports the intention of the Government of Angola to hold elections as a part of the ongoing democratization process in Angola in conformity with the universally accepted democratic principles and standards; stresses the need to create the necessary conditions for elections to be free and fair; seriously concerned with the plight of the Angolan population particularly the internally displaced persons and, in order to alleviate its suffering, calls again on all parties concerned to facilitate the delivery of emergency relief assistance.

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