RESOLUTION S91R696
S/RES/696 (1991)
30 May 1991
Adopted by the Security Council at its 2991st meeting on
30 May 1991
The Security Council,
Welcoming the decision of the Government of the People's Republic of Angola and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola to conclude the 'Accordos de Paz para Angola',
Stressing the importance it attaches to the signing of the 'Acordos de Paz para Angola' and to the fulfilment by the parties in good faith of the obligations contained therein,
Stressing further the importance of all States refraining from taking any actions which could undermine the agreements mentioned above and contributing to their implementation as well as respecting fully the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Angola,
Noting with satisfaction the decision taken by the Governments of the People's Republic of Angola and the Republic of Cuba to complete the withdrawal, ahead of schedule, of all Cuban troops from Angola by 25 May 1991 (S/22644),
Considering the request submitted submitted to the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the People's Republic of Angola in its letter dated 8 May 1991 (S/22609),
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General dated 20 May 1991 (S/22627) and the addendum dated 29 May 1991 (S/22627/Add.1),
Taking into account that the mandate of the United Nations Angola
Verification Mission (UNAVEM) established by Security Council resolution 626 (1988) of 20 December 1988 expires on 22 July 1991,
1. Approves the report of the Secretary-General dated 20 May 1991
(S/22627) and the addendum dated 29 May 1991 (S/22627/Add.1) and the recommendations therein;
2. Decides accordingly to entrust a new mandate to the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM) (henceforth UNAVEM II) as proposed by the Secretary-General in line with the 'Acordos de Paz para Angola' and requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary steps to this effect;
3. Further decides to establish UNAVEM II for a period of 17 months from the date of adoption of this resolution in order to accomplish the objectives stated in the report of the Secretary-General (S/22627);
4. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council immediately after the signature of the 'Acordos de Paz para Angola' and to keep the Council fully informed of further developments.
