Resolution “Situation in Western Sahara”
Brussels 1999
Having regard to the both United Nations Council Resolutions 1204 (1998) of 30 October 1998 and 1215 (1998) of 17 December 1998 and with reference of the Resolution taken by the European Parliament (14 January 1999) as well as by taking into consideration all the proposals and recommendations made by the United Nations Secretary General.
Concerned that, due to recent development, the prospects of a referendum to be held in the Western Sahara have become increasingly remote, the Liberal International:
Urges the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco to accept within the time frame established by the United Nations the proposals made by the UN Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, in order to move forward with the implementation of the settlement plan.
Demands that the Government of Morocco cooperates fully with the United Nations to realize a free, fair and impartial referendum for the self-determination of the people of the Western Sahara without further delay.
Calls on the Government of Morocco to create a formal legitimation for the presence of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in this Territory and requests both parties, the Government of Morocco and the Polisario Front, to take concrete action to enable the UNHCR to carry out the necessary preparatory work.
Calls on the European Union to step up its efforts to support the referendum process and increase humanitarian support for the Sahrawi people.
Decides to follow closely the situation in Western Sahara and to send observers to monitor the Referendum in Western Sahara;
Instructs the LI President and the Secretary General to forward this resolution to the UN Secretary General, to the OAU, to the European Union Presidency, to the Kingdom of Morocco and to the Polisario Front.
