unitex@rubbs.fidonet.org (unitex) (09/04/89)
UN SECURITY COUNCIL -- TAKE 1
The Security Council meets this morning to continue its consideration of
"the deteriorating situation in Namibia". The Council is meeting at the
request of the African Group (document S/20779) and of the Non-Aligned
Countries (document S/20782). The latter request cited "South Africa's
non-compliance with the requirements of United Nations Security Council
resolution 435 (1978) on the Namibian Independence Plan".
The Council began consideration of these complaints on 16 August and, in
the course of five meetings, heard 43 statements.
Before the Council this morning is a draft resolution, sponsored by
Algeria, Colombia, Ethiopia, Malaysia, Nepal, Senegal and Yugoslavia (document
S/20808/Rev.1), which reads as follows:
"The Security Council,
"Having critically reviewed the implementation process of resolution 435
(1978) since its commencement and noting with concern that all its provisions
are not being fully complied with,
"Concerned at reports of widespread intimidation and harassment of the
civilian population, in particular, by Koevoet elements in SWAPOL,
"Recognizing the efforts being exerted by the United Nations Transition
Assistance Group (UNTAG) to carry out its responsibilities in spite of
obstacles thus placed in its way,
"Recalling and reaffirming all its resolutions on the question of
Namibia, particularly 435 (1978), 629 (1989) and 632 (1989),
"Reiterating that resolution 435 (1978) must be implemented in its
original and definitive form, to ensure conditions in Namibia which will allow
the Namibian people to participate freely and without intimidation in the
electoral process under the supervision and control of the United Nations
leading to early independence of the Territory,
"Recalling and reaffirming its firm commitment to the decolonization of
Namibia through the holding of free and fair elections under the supervision
and control of the United Nations and in which the Namibian people will
participate without intimidation or interference,
"1. Demands strict compliance by all parties concerned, especially South
Africa, with the terms of resolutions 435 (1978) and 632 (1989);
"2. Further 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);
"3. Calls upon the Secretary-General to review the actual situation on
the ground with a view to determining the adequacy of the military component
on UNTAG in relation to its ability to carry out its responsibilities as
authorized under resolutions 435 (1978) and 632 (1989) and to inform the
Security Council;
"4. 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;
"5. Requests the Secretary-General, in his supervision and control of
the electoral process, to ensure that all legislation concerning the electoral
process is in conformity with the provisions of the Settlement Plan;
"6. Further 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.
"7. 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;
"8. Appeals to all the parties concerned to co-operate fully with the
Secretary-General in the implementation of the Settlement Plan;
"9. Expresses its full support for the Secretary-General in his efforts
to ensure that Security Council resolution 435 (1978) is implemented in its
original and definitive form and requests him to report to the Council before
the end of September on the implementation of the present resolution;
"10. Decides to remain seized of the matter."
(END OF TAKE 1)
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