United Nations Security Council Resolution 1485

Adopted unanimously by the Security Council at its 4765th meeting, on 30 May 2003

The Security Council,

Recalling all its previous resolutions on Western Sahara, in particular resolution 1429 (2002) of 31 July 2002,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General of 23 May 2003 (S/2003/565),

Commending the work of the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Western Sahara, including his efforts to resolve the pending humanitarian issues related to the conflict and to implement UNHCR confidence-building measures,

1. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 31 July 2003 in order to consider further the report of the Secretary-General of 23 May 2003 (S/2003/565);

2. Decides to remain seized of the matter.