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Security Council Resolution 643 (1989) [on the Holding of Free and Fair Elections in Namibia]

S/RES/643(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 VerificationElectionsFinancial AssistanceLaws and RegulationsMilitary PersonnelNamibiaNamibia QuestionPeacekeeping OperationsPoliceSelf-Determination of PeoplesTechnical Cooperation

What does this mandate say?

16 operative paragraphs
1
Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General and the aJdendum thereto;
2
Expresses its _fi,l! support for the Secretary-General in his efforts lo ensure that resolution 435 (1978) 1, fully implemented in its original and definitive form;
3
Expresses its firm determination to implement resolution 435 (1978) in its original and definitive form in order to ensure holding of free and fair elections in Namibia under the supervision and control of the United Nat ions:
4
Reaffirms its commitment in carrying out the continuing legal responsibility over Namibia until its independence to ensure the unfettered and effective exercise by the peor,:e of Namibia of their inalienabk rights to self-determination and genuine national independence in acl·ordancc with resolu lions 415 ( I 978) and 640 ( 1989);
5
Demands immediate, full and strict compliance by all parties concerned, in particular South Africa, with the term~ of resnlutions 435 ( 1978), 632 ( 1989) and 640 ( 1989);
6
Reiterates its demand for the complete disbandment of all remaining paramilitary and ethnic forces and commando units, in particular the Koevoet and the South-West Africa Territorial Force as well as the complete dismantling of their command structures, and other defence-related institutions as required hy resolutions 4.~5 (1978) and 640 (1989);
7
Requests I he Secretary-General tn pursue his efforts to ensure the immediate replacement of the remaining South African Defence Force personnel in accordance with resolution 435 ( 1978);
8
Demands the immediate repeal of such remaining restrictive and discriminatory laws and regulations as inhibit the holding of free and fair elections and that no such new laws he introduced and endorses the position of the Secretary-General as expressed in his report that Proclamation AG 8 should he repealed;
9
lm·ites the Secretary-General to keep under con- ,tant reYicw 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 United Nations Transition Assistance Group's rcsponsibil itics:
10
Demands that the South-West Africa Police extend full co-operation to the Group civil police in carrying out the tasks entrusted to it under the settlement plan;
11
Mandates the Secretary-General to ensure that all necessary arrangements arc made in accordance with the settlement plan to safeguard the territorial integrity and security of Namibia in order to ensure a peaceful transition to national independence, and to assist the Constituent Assembly in the discharge of responsibilities entrusted to it under the settlement plan;
12
Requests the Secretary-General to prepare appropriate plans for mobilizing all forms of assistance, including technical, material and financial resources, for the people of Namibia during the period following the elections for the Constituent Assembly until the accession to independence;
13
Urgently appeals to Member States, United Nations agencies and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations to extend, in co-ordination with the Secretary-General, generous financial, material and technical support to the Namibian people, both during the transitional period and after independence;
14
Decides that, if the pertinent provisions of the present resolution arc not complied with, the Security Council shall convene as required before the elections to review the situation and consider appropriate action;
15
Requests the Secretary-General 10 report on the implementation of the present resolution as soon as possible;
16
Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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