Deeply disappointed with the delay of the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) in implementing its obligations under the Angolan peace process, the Security council this afternoon expressed its readiness to consider enacting trade measures against UNITA and restrictions on the travel of its personnel -- measures outlined in resolution 864 (1993) - - unless it made "substantial and genuine progress" by 20 November.

Unanimously adopting resolution 1075 (1996), the Council also extended the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM III) until 11 December and requested 20 November and 1 December progress reports from the Secretary-General on the peace process.

While acknowledging some positive steps, the Council called on UNITA to immediately fulfil the tasks enumerated in the "Mediation Document" formulated with the assistance of the Secretary-General's Special Representative and called for by the Lusaka Protocol of 20 November 1994. The tasks include, among others: to complete the selection of UNITA soldiers for incorporation into the Angolan armed forces; to stem the flow of deserters from quartering areas; to dismantle all command posts of UNITA military forces; to cooperate fully with UNAVEM in the extension of State administration throughout Angola; to return all elected deputies to the National Assembly; and to cease interference with United Nations aircraft flights and with mine-clearing activities.

Under the terms of resolution 864 (1993), the Council also imposed an arms and oil embargo against the territory of Angola not controlled by the Government and the Council today called on all States to implement the provisions of that resolution vigorously and strictly. It expressed concern that the failure to do so by States, especially those neighbouring Angola, was inconsistent with the peace process and undermined economic recovery.

The Council regretted the failure of the leader of UNITA to attend the 2 October Summit meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and urged him to meet at the earliest opportunity with the President of Angola to resolve all outstanding issues.

Also under the terms of today's resolution, the Council demanded that all concerned take the necessary measures to ensure the safety of United Nations and other international personnel and premises in Angola and to guarantee the safety and freedom of movement of humanitarian supplies throughout the country. It indicated serious concern about UNITA's interference with mine-clearing activities and expressed regret for the casualties caused to UNAVEM troops by land-mines.

The meeting, which began at 3:48 p.m., was adjourned at 3:53 p.m.

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MEETINGS COVERAGE

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S/PV.3703

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