FINAL COMMUNIQUE OF THE
SUMMIT OF THE FRONTLINE
HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT
HARARE: 11 TH DECEMBER, 1992
1. The Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the
Frontline States and the Representatives of the Liberation Movements met in Harare,
Republic of Zimbabwe, 11th December 1992.
2. Participating in the Summit were:
- His Excellency Mr. Robert G. Mugabe, President of the
Republic of Zimbabwe. - His Excellency Sir Ketumile Masire, President of the
Republic of Botswana. - His Excellency Mr. All Hassan Mwinyi, President of the
United Republic of Tanzania. - His Excellency Mr. Joaqulm Chissano, President of the
Republic of Mozambique. - His Excellency Mr. Sam Nujoma, President of the Republic of
Namibia. - His Excellency Mr. Frederick J.T. Chiluba, President of the
Republic of Zambia. - H.E. Mr. Marcelino Moco, Prime Minister of the Republic of
Angola. - H.E. Dr. Salim A. Salim, Secretary General of the O.A.U.
Also participating in the Summit were Mr. Nelson Mandela,
President of the African National Congress (ANC) and Mr. Johnson Mlambo, First Deputy
President of the Pan African Congress (PAC).
4. The Summit listened to a comprehensive presentation of
the prevailing situation in Angola since the conclusion of the United Nations supervised
elections at the end of September 1992 by the Prime Minister of Angola, Mr. M. Moco.The
Summit was told of renewed fighting in many parts of Angola and rising tension between the
national police and UNITA military units. In this regard, the Summit appealed to all
parties to renew their commitment to the Bicesse Peace Accords which promised a return to
normal life in Angola after the holding of elections which were considered by the
international community as free and fair.
5. The Summit expressed great disappointment and amazement
at the attitude of the UNITA leadership towards the democratic process and the purpose of
free elections. An appeal was directed to them, and, in particular, to Dr. Jonas Savimbi,
to respect the democratic process and the wishes of the people of Angola. In this regard,
the Summit strongly condemned the acts of violence which have been committed by UNITA`s
armed forces in Angola.
UNITA should accept the election results unequivocally, and
take up their rightful places in the Parliament and the government of national unity and
national reconciliation which came into being on December, 4 1992. President Eduardo Dos
Santos was commended for appointing a broadly-based government of national unity
representing all sections of Angolan society.
6. It was suggested that the United Nations contingent
(UNRVEM) be enlarged and increased. The Summit supported the UN operations in Angola and
expressed the hope that UNRVEM would be given adequate resources to complete its mandate.
7. The Summit recalled the OAU Ad Hoc Committee on Southern
Africa`s decision to send a high level delegation to Angola at its meeting in Gaborone on
15 October, 1992. It recommended that the Ad Hoc Committee delegation should expeditiously
proceed to Angola to support the ongoing process of peace and national reconciliation in
that country.
8. The Summit viewed with growing suspicion the apparently
renewed military activities of the South African Defence forces in southern Angola, and
condemned the violations of the air space of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, by South
African aircraft.
In view of these developments, and the reported purchases
of sophisticated fighter planes, the U.N. should be urged to continue enforcing and
supervising the arms embargo. The member-states observed the need for regular consultation
on security matters, and co-ordinating strategy.
MOZAMBIQUE
9. After receiving a report from President Joaqulm Chissano
of Mozambique, the Summit welcomed with great satisfaction the general peace agreement
signed in Rome between the Government of the Republic of Mozambique and Renamo on the 4th
October 1992, to end the 16 years of war in Mozambique.
10. The Summit noted that the general peace agreement in
Mozambique opened new prospects for national reconciliation and normalisation of life for
all Mozambicans. In this connection, the Heads of State appealed to the International
Community to assist Mozambique in implementing the general peace agreement, in particular,
in monitoring the cease-fire and electoral process. The Summit further appealed to the
International Community to fully support Mozambique in its efforts to socially reintegrate
demobilised military personnel from both sides, as well as war displaced Mozambicans and
refugees, and in the national reconstruction programmes.
11. Taking note of the situation of the preparedness of the
U.N. to take up greater responsibility in supervising the peace process in Mozambique, the
Summit advised and urged member-states to support this exercise, and take any measures
that may be recommended to assist fully in the implementation of the Rome Peace Accords.
SOUTH AFRICA
12. The Summit considered the presentations made by the
Liberation Movements on the current situation in South Africa.
Once again, the Summit appealed for an end to violence
which threatens to derail the peace process and to stultify negotiations for a new,
democratic and non- racial constitution. All parties were urged to go to the negotiating
table. The presentations of the Liberation Movements indicated that the negotiations were
entering a new and critical stage in 1993. The Heads of State and Government pledged
continued support to the Liberation Movements until a new non-racial and democratic
constitution is in place.
13. The member states reiterated the importance of uniting
all the organisations representing the oppressed masses in a broadly based Patriotic
Front.
The strength of the oppressed people lies in unity and good
leadership. Reference was made to the statement made by the OAU Ad Hoc Committee on
Southern Africa that all political parties in South Africa should ensure that they all
work for the formation of a common front which would not permit the minority regime to pit
them against one another, thereby compromising the interest of the suffering majority. The
Summit also appealed to Liberation Movements to work with all other representatives of the
oppressed majority who are also working for a democratic and non-racial South Africa.
14. It was noted with grave concern that recently, the
airspace of a number of the Frontline States were violated by aircraft of the South
African defence establishment. The Summit underlined its fear that the region might, once
again, be under the renewed threat of military destabilisation. The Heads of State and
Government noted with grave concern the threats of cross- border raids made recently by
the S.A. Minister of Law and Order. It strongly condemned these threats and called on the
international community to prevail on South Africa to desist from such policies, and also
appealed for the continued observation of the arms embargo against South Africa.
15. The Summit was of the view that the UN Security Council
Resolution 772 (1992) be fully implemented.
16. The Summit noted the contribution of the OAU Observer
Team towards the democratisation process in South Africa.
SOMALIA
17. The Summit also took time to deliberate on the
horrendous situation in Somalia and it expressed its support for the United Nations
Resolution on that suffering sister state. The Summit appealed to the factional and clan
leaders to co-operate with the international community by allowing the unimpeded delivery
o f relief assistance to reach all the starving people. In responding to this appeal, the
Summit noted that there was need to be sensitive to the national pride of the Somali
people which should not be trampled upon.
18 The Summit of the Heads of State of the Frontline States
expressed its appreciation and gratitude to H.E. Mr. R.G. Mugabe, the Government and
people of the Republic of Zimbabwe for the warm welcome and traditional African
hospitality as well as excellent facilities placed at the disposal of all delegations
during their stay in Harare.
