NEW YORK, Jan 15 (Hina) - The United Nations Security Council on Friday extended the mandate of the UN monitoring mission on Croatia's southernmost peninsula, UNMOP, for another six months. By decreasing the numbers of monitors, the
Security Council has shown it recognises the progress achieved in the area and has expressed hope in the completion of another successful mission in Croatia. The Security council has authorised UNMOP to continue monitoring of the demilitarised zone of Prevlaka until July 15 of this year. It called on Croatia and FR Yugoslavia to cease violating decisions on the demilitarisation of the region, and to undertake further steps aimed at defusing tension. The Security Council also called on the UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, to, "in light of improved cooperation and reduction in tensions in Prevlaka," to consider possible reductions in the number of military observers from 28 to 22, which, accordin
NEW YORK, Jan 15 (Hina) - The United Nations Security Council on
Friday extended the mandate of the UN monitoring mission on
Croatia's southernmost peninsula, UNMOP, for another six months.
By decreasing the numbers of monitors, the Security Council has
shown it recognises the progress achieved in the area and has
expressed hope in the completion of another successful mission in
Croatia.
The Security council has authorised UNMOP to continue monitoring of
the demilitarised zone of Prevlaka until July 15 of this year.
It called on Croatia and FR Yugoslavia to cease violating decisions
on the demilitarisation of the region, and to undertake further
steps aimed at defusing tension.
The Security Council also called on the UN Secretary-General, Kofi
Annan, to, "in light of improved cooperation and reduction in
tensions in Prevlaka," to consider possible reductions in the
number of military observers from 28 to 22, which, according to the
Council, should reflect "the desirability of closing the mission
when appropriate".
Croatia and FR Yugoslavia are obliged to report to Annan a least
twice a month on the talks on solving the Prevlaka issue.
The Council expressed concern that significant progress has not
been achieved so far.
Annan should by April 15 inform the Council on the talks between
Zagreb and Belgrade, and there is a possibility that the UN could
provide assistance on the talks, should it be requested.
The Council expressed satisfaction with Croatia's readiness to
open border crossings with Montenegro. This would enable movement
for residents on both sides of the border, which would contribute to
the building of trust, the Security Council stressed.
The Council also requested of Croatia and FR Yugoslavia to initiate
a comprehensive plan on clearing mines in Prevlaka.
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