Security Council resolution 725 (1991) [Western Sahara]
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Date:
31 December 1991
Resolution 725 (1991) of 31 December 1991
The Security Council,
Reaffirming its resolutions 621 (1988), 658 (1990) and 690 (1991),
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the situation concerning Western Sahara (S/23299),
Noting with concern the difficulties and delays encountered in the implementation of the Settlement Plan regarding the question of Western Sahara, as adopted by resolutions 658 (1990) and 690 (1991),
1. Approves the efforts of the Secretary-General for the organization and the supervision, by the United Nations in cooperation with the Organization of African Unity, of a referendum for self-determination of the people of Western Sahara and therefore welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on the situation concerning Western Sahara (S/23299);
2. Reiterates its support for further efforts by the Secretary-General for the organization and the supervision, by the United Nations in cooperation with the Organization of African Unity, of a referendum for self-determination of the people of Western Sahara in conformity with resolutions 658 (1990) and 690 (1991) by which the Council adopted the Settlement Plan for Western Sahara;
3. Calls upon the two parties to cooperate fully with the Secretary-General in the implementation of his Settlement Plan, which has been accepted by them;
4. Invites the Secretary-General to submit a further report to the Security Council as soon as possible but in any event within two months of the date of passage of this resolution.
Adopted unanimously at the 3025th meeting.
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