Security Council resolution 640 (1989) [on the electoral process in Namibia]

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Demands strict compliance by all parties concerned, especially South Africa, with the terms of resolutions 435 (1978) and 632 (1989); demands the disbandment of all paramilitary and ethnic forces and commando units, in particular Koevoet, as well as dismantling of their command structures as required by resolution 435 (1978); calls upon the Secretary-General to review the actual situation on the ground with a view to determining the adequacy of the military component of UNTAG in relation to its ability to carry out its responsibilities; invites the Secretary-General to review the adequacy of the number of police monitors in order to undertake the process for any appropriate increase that he may deem necessary for the effective fulfilment of UNTAG's responsibilities; requests the Secretary-General to ensure that all legislation concerning the electoral process is in conformity with the provisions of the Settlement Plan; requests the Secretary-General to ensure that all proclamations conform with internationally accepted norms for the conduct of free and fair elections and, in particular, that the proclamation on the Constituent Assembly also respects the sovereign will of the people of Namibia; requests the Secretary-General to ensure the observance of strict impartiality in the provision of media facilities, especially on radio and television, to all parties for the dissemination of information concerning the election; appeals to all parties concerned to co-operate fully with the Secretary-General in the implementation of the Settlement Plan.

Adopted unanimously, 2882nd meeting

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Concerns the electoral process in Namibia.
In: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1989. - S/INF/45. - 1990. - p. 4-5. - (SCOR, 44th year).