| UNSecurity Council Resolution 1084 | |
|---|---|
 Western Sahara with Moroccan (yellow) and Polisario (red) controlled territory | |
| Date | 27 November 1996 |
| Meeting no. | 3,718 |
| Code | S/RES/1084 (Document) |
| Subject | The situation concerning Western Sahara |
Voting summary |
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| Result | Adopted |
| Security Council composition | |
Permanent members | |
Non-permanent members | |
United Nations Security Council resolution 1084, adopted unanimously on 27 November 1996, after reaffirming all previousresolutions on theWestern Sahara, the Council discussed the implementation of theSettlement Plan for Western Sahara and extended the mandate of theUnited Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 31 May 1997.[1]
BothMorocco andPolisario Front were committed to the United Nations Settlement Plan. As part of the plan, parties had to respect theceasefire and restart discussions.[2] Both parties also had to have a vision for the period after the upcomingreferendum. The completion of reductions by the Secretary-GeneralBoutros Boutros-Ghali to aspects of MINURSO had been noted.
The Security Council reiterated its commitment to holding a free and fair referendum onself-determination for the people of Western Sahara.[3] The parties had shown their good by releasing prisoners and co-operating with theOffice of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in pursuing humanitarian work. The Secretary-General was requested to continue his efforts to resolve the impasse in implementing the United Nations plan and to report by 28 February 1997 on the situation, including alternative steps that may be taken should there be no progress. A comprehensive report on the implementation of the current resolution was requested by 9 May 1997.
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