United Nations Security Council Resolution 1159

UN Security Council
Resolution 1159

MINURCA medal bar
Date 27 March 1998
Meeting no. 3,867
Code S/RES/1159 (Document)
Subject The situation in Central African Republic
Voting summary
 15 voted for
None voted against
None abstained
Result Adopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members

United Nations Security Council resolution 1159, adopted unanimously on 27 March 1998, after reaffirming resolutions 1125 (1997), 1136 (1997), 1152 (1998) and 1155 (1998), regarding the situation in the Central African Republic, the Council established the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA).[1]

The MISAB monitoring mission of African countries was commended by the Security Council for its contributions towards stabilising the Central African Republic, including the surrender of weapons. It also stressed for the need of all the parties to the Bangui Agreements to implement them fully and to prepare for elections scheduled for August or September 1998.

The Council welcomed the progress made by the Central African authorities towards national reconciliation, and called for further implementation the agreements. Countries participating in MISAB were authorised under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter to continue ensuring the security and freedom of movement of their personnel. Additionally, all countries, international organisations and financial institutions were asked to assist in the development of the Central African Republic after the conflict.

MINURCA was then established with a mandate beginning from 15 April 1998 and a military component of up to 1,350 personnel.[2] It was instructed to:[3]

(a) ensure the security and stability in and around the capital, Bangui;
(b) assist the national security forces with law enforcement;
(c) monitor disarmament;
(d) ensure the safety and freedom of movement of United Nations personnel;
(e) assist in the training and restructuring of the national police;
(f) provide advice and technical assistance during the electoral process.

The initial mandate of MINURCA was to last for three months until 15 July 1998, and was headed by a Special Representative of the Secretary-General. The Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who had established a trust fund in order to finance the operation, was directed to keep the Council informed and to submit a report by 20 June 1998 on the mandate of MINURCA and the implementation of the current resolution. Finally, the Central African Republic was asked to conclude a Status of Forces Agreement with Secretary-General before 25 April 1998.

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References

  1. ↑ "Security Council establishes UN mission in Central African Republic". United Nations. 27 March 1998.
  2. ↑ Macqueen, Norrie (2002). United Nations peacekeeping in Africa since 1960. Pearson Education. p. 278. ISBN 978-0-582-38253-4.
  3. ↑ United Nations Dept. of Public Information (1998). UN peacekeeping, 50 years, 1948–1998. United Nations Dept. of Public Information. p. 36.

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