CM/Res. 202 (XIII)
RESOLUTION ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE BUREAU OF PLACEMENT AND EDUCATION OF REFUGEES IN AFRICA
The Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity, meeting in its Thirteenth Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 27 August to 6 September 1969,
Aware of the importance and even gravity of the problem of refugees in Africa, Desirous of achieving an African solution to this problem,
Recognizing the essentially social and humanitarian nature of the problem and anxious to adopt measures to improve the living conditions of the refugees and to help them lead a normal life,
Convinced that Africa cannot solve this distressing problem alone without the a ssistance of the international community,
Expressing its gratitude to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, to international institutions and to humanitarian and voluntary organizations which give generous assistance to refugees in Africa,
Thanking the various countries which have helped the Bureau achieve its objectives’ Congratulating the Bureau on the work done:
NOTES the report of the Administrative Secretary General of the Organizing of African Unity on the activities, of the Bureau of Placement and Education of Refugees;
REQUESTS Member States to co-operate closely with the Bureau by providing it with all the assistance required in the accomplishment of its humanitarian task for the benefit of the refugees;
APPEALS to the UNHCR, to international organizations, humanitarian institutions and voluntary agencies for additional assistance to the extent the Bureau considers necessary to enable it to bring its activities to a successful conclusion.