A/RES/49/44
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Recalling with satisfaction the entry into force of the cease-fire in
Western Sahara on 6 September 1991, in accordance with the proposal of the
Secretary-General accepted by the two parties,
Noting the adoption by the Security Council on 29 March 1994 of
resolution 907 (1994),
Taking note of the statement by the President of the Security Council on
29 July 1994, 1/
Welcoming the appointment of Mr. Erik Jensen as Deputy Special
Representative of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara and the progress
made, under his leadership, by the Identification Commission of the United
Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara,
Stressing the importance and usefulness of the resumption of direct
talks between the two parties mentioned above in order to create a propitious
atmosphere conducive to a speedy and effective implementation of the
settlement plan,
Having examined the relevant chapter of the report of the Special
Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the
Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and
Peoples, 2/
Having also examined the report of the Secretary-General, 3/
1.
Takes note with appreciation of the report of the
Secretary-General;
2.
Pays tribute to the Secretary-General and the personnel of the
United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara for their action
with a view to settling the question of Western Sahara by the implementation
of the settlement plan;
3.
Reiterates its support for further efforts of the SecretaryGeneral for the organization and supervision by the United Nations, in
cooperation with the Organization of African Unity, of a referendum for selfdetermination of the people of Western Sahara, in conformity with Security
Council resolutions 658 (1990) and 690 (1991), in which the Council adopted
the settlement plan for Western Sahara;
4.
Reaffirms that the goal on which all were agreed consists of the
holding of a free, fair and impartial referendum for the people of Western
Sahara, organized and conducted by the United Nations in cooperation with the
Organization of African Unity and without any military or administrative
constraints, in conformity with the settlement plan;
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1/
S/PRST/1994/39.
2/
A/49/23 (Part V), chap. VIII.
3/
A/49/492.
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