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Security Council Resolution 640 (1989) [on the Electoral Process in Namibia]

S/RES/640(1989)No PDF available

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 6The situation in Namibia, published in 1989.

What subjects does this mandate have?

12 topics
Dispute SettlementElection LawElection VerificationElectionsInformation DisseminationMass MediaMilitary PersonnelNamibiaNamibia QuestionPeacekeeping OperationsPoliceSovereignty

What does this mandate say?

9 operative paragraphs
2
Also demands the disbandment of all paramilitary and ethnic forces and commando units, in particular Koevoet, as well as the 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 of the United Nations Transition Assistance Group 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 the Group'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
Also 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
Further 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 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.

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