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The Security
Council,
Recalling
its
resolution 1160
(1998) of 31 March 1998,
Having
considered the reports of the Secretary-General pursuant to that
resolution, and in particular his report of 4 September 1998
(S/1998/834 and Add.1),
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Noting with
appreciation the statement of the Foreign Ministers of France,
Germany, Italy, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of
America (the Contact Group) of 12 June 1998 at the conclusion of
the Contact Group's meeting with the Foreign Ministers of Canada
and Japan (S/1998/567, annex), and the further statement of the
Contact Group made in Bonn on 8 July 1998 (S/1998/657),
Noting also
with appreciation the joint statement by the Presidents of the
Russian Federation and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia of 16
June 1998 (S/1998/526),
Noting
further the communication by the Prosecutor of the International
Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia to the Contact Group on 7 July
1998, expressing the view that the situation in Kosovo represents
an armed conflict within the terms of the mandate of the Tribunal,
Gravely
concerned at the recent intense fighting in Kosovo and in
particular the excessive and indiscriminate use of force by
Serbian security forces and the Yugoslav Army which have resulted
in numerous civilian casualties and, according to the estimate of
the Secretary-General, the displacement of over 230,000 persons
from their homes,
Deeply
concerned by the flow of refugees into northern Albania, Bosnia
and Herzegovina and other European countries as a result of the
use of force in Kosovo, as well as by the increasing numbers of
displaced persons within Kosovo, and other parts of the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia, up to 50,000 of whom the United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees has estimated are without shelter
and other basic necessities,
Reaffirming
the right of all refugees and displaced persons to return to their
homes in safety, and underlining the responsibility of the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia for creating the conditions which allow
them to do so,
Condemning
all acts of violence by any party, as well as terrorism in pursuit
of political goals by any group or individual, and all external
support for such activities in Kosovo, including the supply of
arms and training for terrorist activities in Kosovo and
expressing concern at the reports of continuing violations of the
prohibitions imposed by resolution 1160 (1998),
Deeply
concerned by the rapid deterioration in the humanitarian situation
throughout Kosovo, alarmed at the impending humanitarian
catastrophe as described in the report of the Secretary-General,
and emphasizing the need to prevent this from happening,
Deeply
concerned also by reports of increasing violations of human rights
and of international humanitarian law, and emphasizing the need to
ensure that the rights of all inhabitants of Kosovo are respected,
Reaffirming
the objectives of resolution 1160 (1998), in which the Council
expressed support for a peaceful resolution of the Kosovo problem
which would include an enhanced status for Kosovo, a substantially
greater degree of autonomy, and meaningful self-administration,
Reaffirming
also the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty and
territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia,
Affirming
that the deterioration of the situation in Kosovo, Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia, constitutes a threat to peace and security
in the region,
Acting under
Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
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Demands that all parties, groups and
individuals immediately cease hostilities and maintain a
ceasefire in Kosovo, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, which would
enhance the prospects for a meaningful dialogue between the
authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo
Albanian leadership and reduce the risks of a humanitarian
catastrophe;
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Demands also that the authorities of the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo Albanian
leadership take immediate steps to improve the humanitarian
situation and to avert the impending humanitarian catastrophe;
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Calls upon the authorities in the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo Albanian leadership to
enter immediately into a meaningful dialogue without
preconditions and with international involvement, and to a clear
timetable, leading to an end of the crisis and to a negotiated
political solution to the issue of Kosovo, and welcomes the
current efforts aimed at facilitating such a dialogue;
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Demands further that the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia, in addition to the measures called for under
resolution 1160 (1998), implement immediately the following
concrete measures towards achieving a political solution to the
situation in Kosovo as contained in the Contact Group statement
of 12 June 1998:
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cease all action by the security forces
affecting the civilian population and order the withdrawal of
security units used for civilian repression;
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enable effective and continuous
international monitoring in Kosovo by the European Community
Monitoring Mission and diplomatic missions accredited to the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, including access and complete
freedom of movement of such monitors to, from and within
Kosovo unimpeded by government authorities, and expeditious
issuance of appropriate travel documents to international
personnel contributing to the monitoring;
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facilitate, in agreement with the UNHCR and
the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the safe
return of refugees and displaced persons to their homes and
allow free and unimpeded access for humanitarian organizations
and supplies to Kosovo;
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make rapid progress to a clear timetable,
in the dialogue referred to in paragraph 3 with the Kosovo
Albanian community called for in resolution 1160 (1998), with
the aim of agreeing confidence-building measures and finding a
political solution to the problems of Kosovo;
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Notes, in this connection, the commitments of
the President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, in his
joint statement with the President of the Russian Federation of
16 June 1998:
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to resolve existing problems by political
means on the basis of equality for all citizens and ethnic
communities in Kosovo;
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not to carry out any repressive actions
against the peaceful population;
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to provide full freedom of movement for and
ensure that there will be no restrictions on representatives
of foreign States and international institutions accredited to
the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia monitoring the situation in
Kosovo;
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to ensure full and unimpeded access for
humanitarian organizations, the ICRC and the UNHCR, and
delivery of humanitarian supplies;
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to facilitate the unimpeded return of
refugees and displaced persons under programmes agreed with
the UNHCR and the ICRC, providing State aid for the
reconstruction of destroyed homes,
and calls for the
full implementation of these commitments;
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Insists that the Kosovo Albanian leadership
condemn all terrorist action, and emphasizes that all elements
in the Kosovo Albanian community should pursue their goals by
peaceful means only;
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Recalls the obligations of all States to
implement fully the prohibitions imposed by resolution 1160
(1998);
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Endorses the steps taken to establish
effective international monitoring of the situation in Kosovo,
and in this connection welcomes the establishment of the Kosovo
Diplomatic Observer Mission;
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Urges States and international organizations
represented in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to make
available personnel to fulfil the responsibility of carrying out
effective and continuous international monitoring in Kosovo
until the objectives of this resolution and those of resolution
1160 (1998) are achieved;
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Reminds the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
that it has the primary responsibility for the security of all
diplomatic personnel accredited to the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia as well as the safety and security of all
international and non-governmental humanitarian personnel in the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and calls upon the authorities of
the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and all others concerned in
the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to take all appropriate steps
to ensure that monitoring personnel performing functions under
this resolution are not subject to the threat or use of force or
interference of any kind;
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Requests States to pursue all means
consistent with their domestic legislation and relevant
international law to prevent funds collected on their territory
being used to contravene resolution 1160 (1998);
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Calls upon Member States and others concerned
to provide adequate resources for humanitarian assistance in the
region and to respond promptly and generously to the United
Nations Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal for Humanitarian
Assistance Related to the Kosovo Crisis;
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Calls upon the authorities of the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia, the leaders of the Kosovo Albanian
community and all others concerned to cooperate fully with the
Prosecutor of the International Tribunal for the Former
Yugoslavia in the investigation of possible violations within
the jurisdiction of the Tribunal;
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Underlines also the need for the authorities
of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to bring to justice those
members of the security forces who have been involved in the
mistreatment of civilians and the deliberate destruction of
property;
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Requests the Secretary-General to provide
regular reports to the Council as necessary on his assessment of
compliance with this resolution by the authorities of the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and all elements in the Kosovo
Albanian community, including through his regular reports on
compliance with resolution 1160 (1998);
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Decides, should the concrete measures
demanded in this resolution and resolution 1160 (1998) not be
taken, to consider further action and additional measures to
maintain or restore peace and stability in the region.
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Decides to remain seized of the matter.
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