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THE UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNAL/INTERNATIONAL CONFLICTS IN AFRICA ― A DOCUMENTARY SURVEY

THE UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNAL/INTERNATIONAL CONFLICTS IN AFRICA ― A DOCUMENTARY SURVEY ANGOLA1 1 Despite regional and international efforts, the Angolan conflict has eluded resolution for over three decades. The commitment of the internation- al community towards finding lasting peace in Angola has however never waned. In the case of the United Nations and her concerted efforts to assist Angolans find a peaceful settlement of their conflict, the Security Council continued its involvement by maintaining an observer mission in Angola throughout this reporting period. In his progress report2 of 8 October 1998, the Secretary-General referred to several negative developments which had taken place in connec- tion with the peace process in Angola, which threatened the continuation of efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace. Most serious of these was a com- plete break of any contacts with UNITA. The Government had earlier recog- nized the leadership of the UNITA Renovation Committee as the only legit- imate interlocutor for the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol. But, UNITA lead by Mr. Jonas Savimbi, continued to insist that it remained the legitimate partner in the peace process. This state of affairs had thus created a conflicting situation as to the true representation in the Joint Commission. Moreover, the President of Angola, Mr. Jose dos http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png African Yearbook of International Law Online Brill

THE UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNAL/INTERNATIONAL CONFLICTS IN AFRICA ― A DOCUMENTARY SURVEY

African Yearbook of International Law Online , Volume 7 (1): 90 – Jan 1, 1999

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Abstract

ANGOLA1 1 Despite regional and international efforts, the Angolan conflict has eluded resolution for over three decades. The commitment of the internation- al community towards finding lasting peace in Angola has however never waned. In the case of the United Nations and her concerted efforts to assist Angolans find a peaceful settlement of their conflict, the Security Council continued its involvement by maintaining an observer mission in Angola throughout this reporting period. In his progress report2 of 8 October 1998, the Secretary-General referred to several negative developments which had taken place in connec- tion with the peace process in Angola, which threatened the continuation of efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace. Most serious of these was a com- plete break of any contacts with UNITA. The Government had earlier recog- nized the leadership of the UNITA Renovation Committee as the only legit- imate interlocutor for the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol. But, UNITA lead by Mr. Jonas Savimbi, continued to insist that it remained the legitimate partner in the peace process. This state of affairs had thus created a conflicting situation as to the true representation in the Joint Commission. Moreover, the President of Angola, Mr. Jose dos

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Published: Jan 1, 1999

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