United Nations Security Council Resolution 1433
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
1433, adopted unanimously on August 15, 2002, after recalling 696
(1991) and subsequent resolutions on the situation in Angola
, particularly 1268
(1999), the Council authorised the establishment of the United Nations Mission in Angola (UNMA) as a follow-on mission to the United Nations Office in Angola (UNOA). Resolution 1433 was adopted on the same day the Council extended the suspension of travel restrictions against UNITA officials in Resolution 1432
(2002).
and other agreements, and supported adjustments to the mandate
of UNOA. It viewed the United Nations presence in Angola as necessary to contribute to the consolidation of peace through the promotion of political, military,
human rights
, humanitarian and economic goals.
. Its mandate would include provisions for assisting the parties to conclude the Lusaka Protocol, and to assist the Angolan government by:
the protection and promotion of human rights, consolidation of peace and enhancement of the rule of law
; providing assistance in demining
activities; co-ordinating assistance to vulnerable groups; reintegration of demobilised
soldiers; promotion of economic recovery
; mobilise resources from the international community
; providing electoral assistance to the Angolan government.
A child protection adviser was also approved. Finally, the Secretary-General Kofi Annan
was requested to submit an interim report within 3 months on the work of UNMA.
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1433, adopted unanimously on August 15, 2002, after recalling 696
United Nations Security Council Resolution 696
United Nations Security Council Resolution 696, adopted unanimously on May 30, 1991, after noting the recent desire to sign the Bicesse Accords between the MPLA and UNITA in Angola, the recent withdrawal of all Cuban troops and considering a report by the Secretary-General, the Council approved...
(1991) and subsequent resolutions on the situation in Angola
Angola
Angola, officially the Republic of Angola , is a country in south-central Africa bordered by Namibia on the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the north, and Zambia on the east; its west coast is on the Atlantic Ocean with Luanda as its capital city...
, particularly 1268
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1268
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1268, adopted unanimously on October 15, 1999, after reaffirming Resolution 696 and all subsequent resolutions on Angola, particularly resolutions 1229 and 1237 , the Council established the United Nations Office in Angola to liaise with political,...
(1999), the Council authorised the establishment of the United Nations Mission in Angola (UNMA) as a follow-on mission to the United Nations Office in Angola (UNOA). Resolution 1433 was adopted on the same day the Council extended the suspension of travel restrictions against UNITA officials in Resolution 1432
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1432
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1432, adopted unanimously on August 15, 2002, after reaffirming resolutions 1127 and 1412 , the Council extended the suspension of travel restrictions against UNITA officials in Angola for a further 90 days.The Security Council again welcomed the signing...
(2002).
Observations
The Security Council reaffirmed the need for the full implementation of the Lusaka ProtocolLusaka Protocol
The Lusaka Protocol, signed in Lusaka, Zambia on October 31, 1994, attempted to end the Angolan Civil War by integrating and disarming UNITA and national reconciliation. Both sides signed a ceasefire as part of the protocol on November 20.-Negotiation:...
and other agreements, and supported adjustments to the mandate
Mandate (international law)
In international law, a mandate is a binding obligation issued from an inter-governmental organization like the United Nations to a country which is bound to follow the instructions of the organization....
of UNOA. It viewed the United Nations presence in Angola as necessary to contribute to the consolidation of peace through the promotion of political, military,
human rights
Human rights
Human rights are "commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being." Human rights are thus conceived as universal and egalitarian . These rights may exist as natural rights or as legal rights, in both national...
, humanitarian and economic goals.
Acts
UNMA was established for an initial period of six months until February 15, 2003 and would be headed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-GeneralSpecial Representative of the Secretary-General
A Special Representative of the Secretary-General is a highly respected expert who has been appointed by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to represent her/him in meetings with heads of state on critical human rights issues...
. Its mandate would include provisions for assisting the parties to conclude the Lusaka Protocol, and to assist the Angolan government by:
the protection and promotion of human rights, consolidation of peace and enhancement of the rule of law
Rule of law
The rule of law, sometimes called supremacy of law, is a legal maxim that says that governmental decisions should be made by applying known principles or laws with minimal discretion in their application...
; providing assistance in demining
Demining
Demining or mine clearance is the process of removing either land mines, or naval mines, from an area, while minesweeping describes the act of detecting of mines. There are two distinct types of mine detection and removal: military and humanitarian.Minesweepers use many tools in order to accomplish...
activities; co-ordinating assistance to vulnerable groups; reintegration of demobilised
Demobilization
Demobilization is the process of standing down a nation's armed forces from combat-ready status. This may be as a result of victory in war, or because a crisis has been peacefully resolved and military force will not be necessary...
soldiers; promotion of economic recovery
Economy of Angola
The Economy of Angola is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, with the Economist asserting that for 2001 to 2010, Angolas' Annual average GDP growth was 11.1 percent. It is still recovering from the Angolan Civil War that plagued Angola from independence in 1975 until 2002...
; mobilise resources from the international community
International community
The international community is a term used in international relations to refer to all peoples, cultures and governments of the world or to a group of them. The term is used to imply the existence of common duties and obligations between them...
; providing electoral assistance to the Angolan government.
A child protection adviser was also approved. Finally, the Secretary-General Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan
Kofi Atta Annan is a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the UN from 1 January 1997 to 31 December 2006...
was requested to submit an interim report within 3 months on the work of UNMA.
See also
- Angolan Civil WarAngolan Civil WarThe Angolan Civil War was a major civil conflict in the Southern African state of Angola, beginning in 1975 and continuing, with some interludes, until 2002. The war began immediately after Angola became independent from Portugal in November 1975. Prior to this, a decolonisation conflict had taken...
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1401 to 1500 (2002 – 2003)