UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/970 (1995)
                                                               12 January 1995

                               RESOLUTION 970 (1995)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3487th meeting,
                                 on 12 January 1995

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its earlier relevant resolutions, and in particular
resolution 943 (1994) of 23 September 1994,

     Welcoming the measures taken by the authorities of the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), in particular those detailed in the annex to
the Secretary-General’s letter of 4 January 1995 to the President of the
Security Council (S/1995/6), to maintain the effective closure of the
international border between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and
Montenegro) and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina with respect to all goods
except foodstuffs, medical supplies and clothing for essential humanitarian
needs, and noting that those measures were a necessary condition for the
adoption of the present resolution,

     Stressing the importance of the maintenance by the authorities of the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) of the effective closure
of that border, and of further efforts by them to enhance the effectiveness of
that closure, including by the prosecution of persons suspected of violating
measures to that end and by sealing border crossing points as requested by the
Mission of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia (ICFY),

     Expressing appreciation for the work of the Co-Chairmen of the Steering
Committee of the ICFY and of the ICFY Mission to the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), and stressing the importance it attaches to
the availability of all necessary resources for the work of the Mission,

     Noting that paragraph 9 of resolution 757 (1992) of 30 May 1992 remains in
force,

     Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

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     1.   Decides that the restrictions and other measures referred to in
paragraph 1 of resolution 943 (1994) shall be suspended for a further period of
100 days from the adoption of the present resolution;

     2.   Calls upon all States and others concerned to respect the sovereignty,
territorial integrity and international borders of all States in the region;

     3.   Reaffirms that the requirements in paragraph 12 of resolution
820 (1993) that import to, export from and transshipment through the United
Nations Protected Areas in the Republic of Croatia and those areas of the
Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina under the control of Bosnian Serb forces,
with the exception of essential humanitarian supplies including medical supplies
and foodstuffs distributed by international humanitarian agencies, shall be
permitted only with proper authorization from the Government of the Republic of
Croatia or the Government of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
respectively, apply to all shipments across the international border between the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and the Republic of
Bosnia and Herzegovina;

     4.   Requests the Committee established by resolution 724 (1991) urgently
to expedite its elaboration of appropriate streamlined procedures as referred to
in paragraph 2 of resolution 943 (1993), and to give priority to its
consideration of applications concerning legitimate humanitarian assistance, in
particular applications from the International Committee of the Red Cross and
from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other organizations
in the United Nations system;

     5.   Requests that every thirty days the Secretary-General submit to the
Security Council for its review a report as to whether the Co-Chairmen of the
ICFY Steering Committee certify that the authorities of the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) are effectively implementing their decision
to close the international border between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
(Serbia and Montenegro) and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina with respect
to all goods except foodstuffs, medical supplies and clothing for essential
humanitarian needs, and are complying with the requirements of paragraph 3 above
in respect of all shipments across the international border between the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, and further requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council
immediately if he has evidence, including from the Co-Chairmen of the ICFY
Steering Committee, that those authorities are not effectively implementing
their decision to close that border;

     6.   Decides that if at any time the Secretary-General reports that the
authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) are
not effectively implementing their decision to close that border, the suspension
of the measures referred to in paragraph 1 above shall terminate on the fifth
working day following the report of the Secretary-General, unless the Security
Council decides to the contrary;

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     7.   Decides to keep the situation closely under review and to consider
further steps with regard to measures applicable to the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) in the light of further progress in the
situation;

     8.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 970 (1995) [on the closure of the international border between Yugoslavia and Bosnia and Herzegovina with respect to all goods except for essential humanitarian needs]

S/50 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION
S/50 [62] BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SITUATION

UNHCR|International Committee of the Red Cross|International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia. Steering Committee. Co-Chairs|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|SANCTIONS|BOUNDARIES|YUGOSLAVIA|BOUNDARIES|TRANSSHIPMENT|RELIEF TRANSPORT|IMPORTS|EXPORTS|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA|CROATIA|BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SITUATION|FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION|FOOD SUPPLY|MEDICAL SUPPLIES


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NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/971 (1995)
                                                               12 January 1995

                               RESOLUTION 971 (1995)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3488th meeting,
                                 on 12 January 1995

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolutions 849 (1993) of 9 July 1993, 854 (1993) of
6 August 1993, 858 (1993) of 24 August 1993, 876 (1993) of 19 October 1993,
881 (1993) of 4 November 1993, 892 (1993) of 22 December 1993, 896 (1994) of
31 January 1994, 906 (1994) of 25 March 1994, 934 (1994) of 30 June 1994 and
937 (1994) of 21 July 1994,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 6 January 1995
(S/1995/10 and Add.1 and 2),

     Reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of
the Republic of Georgia, and in this context recalling the statement by the
President of the Security Council of 2 December 1994 (S/PRST/1994/78),

     Reaffirming also the right of all refugees and displaced persons affected
by the conflict to return to their homes in secure conditions in accordance with
international law and as set out in the Quadripartite Agreement on voluntary
return of refugees and displaced persons (S/1994/397, annex II), signed in
Moscow on 4 April 1994,

     Urging the parties to refrain from any unilateral actions which could
complicate or hinder the political process aimed at an early and comprehensive
settlement of the conflict,

     Deeply concerned about the lack of progress regarding a comprehensive
political settlement as well as the slow pace of return of refugees and
displaced persons,

     Calling upon the parties to intensify efforts, under the auspices of the
United Nations and with the assistance of the Russian Federation as facilitator
and with the participation of representatives of the Organization on Security
and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), to achieve an early and comprehensive
political settlement of the conflict, including on the political status of

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Abkhazia, fully respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the
Republic of Georgia,

     Expressing its satisfaction with the close cooperation and coordination
between the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) and the
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) peace-keeping force in the performance
of their respective mandates,

     Commending the contribution of the CIS peace-keeping force and of UNOMIG to
the maintenance of a cease-fire and to the stabilization of the situation in the
zone of the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict,

     1.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 6 January 1995;

     2.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIG, as set out in its resolution
937 (1994), for an additional period terminating on 15 May 1995;

     3.   Requests the Secretary-General to report within two months of the
adoption of this resolution on all aspects of the situation in Abkhazia,
Republic of Georgia;

     4.   Encourages the Secretary-General to continue his efforts aimed at
achieving a comprehensive political settlement of the conflict, including on the
political status of Abkhazia, respecting fully the sovereignty and territorial
integrity of the Republic of Georgia and calls upon the parties to reach
substantive progress in the negotiations under the auspices of the United
Nations and with the assistance of the Russian Federation as facilitator and
with participation of representatives of the OSCE;

     5.   Calls upon the parties to comply with their commitments with regard to
the return of refugees and displaced persons, as undertaken in the Quadripartite
Agreement and in particular calls upon the Abkhaz side to accelerate the process
significantly;

     6.   Decides to undertake, on the basis of a report from the Secretary-General submitted by 4 May 1995 and in the light of any progress achieved
towards a political settlement and the return of refugees and displaced persons,
a thorough review of the situation in Abkhazia, Republic of Georgia;

     7.   Requests also the Secretary-General to examine, within UNOMIG’s
existing mandate, in cooperation with the relevant Representatives of the CIS
peace-keeping force the possibility of additional steps to contribute to
conditions conducive to the safe and orderly return of refugees and displaced
persons;

     8.   Reiterates its encouragement to Member States to contribute to the
voluntary fund in support of the implementation of the Agreement on a Cease-Fire
and Separation of Forces signed in Moscow on 14 May 1994 (S/1994/583, annex I)
and/or for humanitarian aspects including demining, as specified by the donors;

     9.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 971 (1995) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Georgia]

S/50 [75] GEORGIA SITUATION
S/50 [76] UN OBSERVER MISSION IN GEORGIA

UN Observer Mission in Georgia|Commonwealth of Independent States|Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe|Agreement on a Cease-fire and Separation of Forces [in Georgia] (1994)|Quadripartite Agreement on Voluntary Return of Refugees and Displaced Persons (1994)|MEDIATION|RUSSIAN FEDERATION|CEASEFIRES|DISPLACED PERSONS|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|REPATRIATION|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|POLITICAL STATUS|MINE CLEARANCE|ABKHAZIA (GEORGIA)|GEORGIA|GEORGIA SITUATION|GEORGIAN REFUGEES|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT


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                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/973 (1995)
                                                               13 January 1995

                               RESOLUTION 973 (1995)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3490th meeting,
                                 on 13 January 1995

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolutions 621 (1988) of 20 September 1988, 658 (1990) of
27 June 1990, 690 (1991) of 29 April 1991, 725 (1991) of 31 December 1991,
809 (1993) of 2 March 1993 and 907 (1994) of 29 March 1994,

     Recalling the statements by the President of the Security Council of
29 July 1994 (S/PRST/1994/39) and 15 November 1994 (S/PRST/1994/67),

     Having considered the Secretary-General’s report of 14 December 1994
(S/1994/1420),

     Welcoming the efforts of the Secretary-General during his visit to the
region from 25 to 29 November 1994,

     Committed to reaching a just and lasting solution of the question of
Western Sahara,

     Urging the two parties to cooperate fully with the Secretary-General and
the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) to
ensure prompt and full implementation of the Settlement Plan,

     Noting the Secretary-General’s judgement that the only way to complete
identification and registration in a reasonable time is through a major
reinforcement of personnel and other resources,

     Concerned that the implementation of the Settlement Plan has been delayed
and that in the circumstances the mandate of MINURSO, like the other United
Nations operations, should be subject to periodic consideration by the Council,

     1.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on the situation
concerning Western Sahara of 14 December 1994;

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     2.   Reiterates its commitment to holding, without further delay, a free,
fair and impartial referendum for self-determination of the people of Western
Sahara in accordance with the Settlement Plan which has been accepted by the two
parties;

     3.   Calls upon the two parties to cooperate fully with the Secretary-General and MINURSO in their efforts to implement the Settlement Plan in
accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions and within the timescale outlined in paragraphs 21 and 22 of the Secretary-General’s report;

     4.   Welcomes the fact that voter identification has begun and is
continuing albeit at a slow pace, and commends MINURSO for the progress achieved
thus far;

     5.   Approves the expansion of MINURSO as proposed in paragraphs 17 to 19
of the Secretary-General’s report and expresses the hope that every effort will
be made to deploy the observers necessary to complete the identification process
in a timely fashion in accordance with the Settlement Plan;

     6.   Requests the Secretary-General to report by 31 March 1995 to confirm
the arrangements with regard to the logistic, personnel and other resources
required for the deployment of MINURSO at full strength, on his final plans for
implementing all elements of the Settlement Plan and on the responses of the
parties to his proposals in order to fulfil the United Nations mission in
Western Sahara;

     7.   Encourages the Secretary-General to continue to deploy all possible
efforts in order to create a propitious atmosphere conducive to a speedy and
effective implementation of the Settlement Plan;

     8.   Expects to be able, on the basis of the report requested in
paragraph 6 above, to confirm 1 June 1995 as the date for the start of the
transitional period, with a view to holding the referendum in October 1995 and
to bringing the mission to a successful conclusion shortly thereafter, in
accordance with the Settlement Plan;

     9.    Decides that the mandate of MINURSO should continue to 31 May 1995;

     10. Also decides to consider the possible extension of the mandate of
MINURSO after 31 May 1995 on the basis of a further report from the Secretary-General and in the light of progress achieved towards the holding of the
referendum and the implementation of the Settlement Plan;

     11. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council fully
informed of further developments in the implementation of the Settlement Plan
for the Western Sahara during this period;

     12.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 973 (1995) [on the referendum for self-determination of the people of Western Sahara and the extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara through 31 May 1995]

S/50 [43] WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION
S/50 [44] UN MISSION FOR THE REFERENDUM IN WESTERN SAHARA

UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara|ELECTION VERIFICATION|PLEBISCITES|VOTER REGISTRATION|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|WESTERN SAHARA|WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION|SELF-DETERMINATION OF PEOPLES


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NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/972 (1995)
                                                               13 January 1995

                               RESOLUTION 972 (1995)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3489th meeting,
                                 on 13 January 1995

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolutions 788 (1992) of 19 November 1992, 813 (1993) of
26 March 1993, 856 (1993) of 10 August 1993, 866 (1993) of 22 September 1993 and
911 (1994) of 21 April 1994 and 950 (1994) of 21 October 1994,

     Having considered the reports of the Secretary-General dated 18 May 1994
(S/1994/588), 24 June 1994 (S/1994/760), 26 August 1994 (S/1994/1006),
14 October 1994 (S/1994/1167) and 6 January 1995 (S/1995/9) on the United
Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL),

     Viewing with appreciation the diplomatic achievement of the current
chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President
Jerry Rawlings of Ghana, in bringing together the factions leaders of Liberia to
sign the Accra Agreement, (S/1995/7) on 21 December 1994, which builds upon the
Yamoussoukro, Cotonou and Akosombo agreements and includes a timetable for the
implementation of its provisions,

     Commending once again the efforts of the Economic Community of West African
States (ECOWAS), which has played a crucial role in the search for a peaceful
solution to the Liberian conflict,

     Commending also those African States that have contributed troops to the
ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG), and those Member States that have provided
assistance in support of the peace negotiations and the peace-keeping forces,
including contributions to the Trust Fund for Liberia,

     Expressing the hope that a summit of the ECOWAS States will be convened at
the earliest possible date to harmonize their policies on Liberia and promote
implementation of the Accra Agreement, including tightening the application of
the arms embargo,

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     Taking note with concern that there has been a continuing inflow of arms in
Liberia in violation of the existing arms embargo, which has further
destabilized the situation in Liberia,

     Deeply concerned that the humanitarian situation in Liberia has worsened
due to the lack of security in the country and the resulting inability of
national and international relief organizations to function effectively,

     Calling on the Liberian leaders and factions to demonstrate their
commitment to the peace process by maintaining the cease-fire, which came into
effect on 28 December 1994, recommitting themselves to the disarmament process
and implementing without delay all provisions of the Accra Agreement,

     1.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General dated 6 January 1995;

     2.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIL until 13 April 1995;

     3.   Expresses deep concern at the failure of the Liberian parties so far
to reach agreement on the composition of the Council of State as stipulated in
the Accra Agreement at the recent talks in Accra and calls upon them to work
together to implement the Accra Agreement by upholding the cease-fire, resuming
disarmament and demobilization of combatants and implementing the other relevant
aspects of the agreement in accordance with the timetable, including the prompt
installation of the New Council of State;

     4.   Requests that the Secretary-General base any decision to return UNOMIL
and its civilian staff to the level authorized under resolution 866 (1993) on
the existence of an effective cease-fire and on the ability of UNOMIL to carry
out its mandate;

     5.   Further requests that the Secretary-General report to the Security
Council on the situation in Liberia, on the role of UNOMIL and of ECOMOG,
including on the needs of ECOWAS States to maintain their troops in ECOMOG, on
or before 1 March 1995;

     6.   Reminds all Member States of their obligation strictly to abide by and
comply with the embargo on all deliveries of weapons and military equipment to
Liberia imposed by resolution 788 (1992);

     7.   Demands once more, that all factions in Liberia strictly respect the
status of ECOMOG and UNOMIL personnel, and those of organizations and personnel
delivering humanitarian assistance throughout Liberia and further demands that
these factions facilitate such deliveries and that they strictly abide by
applicable rules of international humanitarian law;

     8.   Urges Member States to provide support for the peace process in
Liberia by contributing to the United Nations Trust Fund for Liberia, and by
providing financial, logistical and other assistance in support of the troops
participating in ECOMOG in order to enable ECOMOG to deploy fully and to carry
out its mandate, particularly with respect to encampment and disarmament of the
Liberian factions;

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     9.   Requests, in this regard, the Secretary-General to continue his
efforts to obtain financial and logistical resources from Member States;

     10. Commends the efforts made by Member States and humanitarian
organizations to provide emergency humanitarian assistance and especially the
efforts of neighbouring countries to assist Liberian refugees;

     11. Commends also the ongoing efforts of ECOWAS to further the Liberian
peace process, and the commitment of ECOMOG to ensure the safety of UNOMIL
military observers and civilian staff;

     12. Welcomes the tireless efforts by the Secretary-General and his Special
Representative to promote the cause of peace in Liberia;

     13.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 972 (1995) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Liberia and on the peace process in Liberia]

S/50 [78] LIBERIA SITUATION
S/50 [79] UN OBSERVER MISSION IN LIBERIA

UN Observer Mission in Liberia|Liberia. National Transitional Government|Economic Community of West African States|Economic Community of West African States. Military Observer Group|UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Liberia|Accra Agreement (1994)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|SPECIAL MISSIONS|CEASEFIRES|ARMS EMBARGO|WEAPONS SURRENDER|MILITARY DEMOBILIZATION|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE|LIBERIA|LIBERIA SITUATION|LIBERIAN REFUGEES|TRUST FUNDS|STAFF SECURITY|REFUGEE ASSISTANCE


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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/974 (1995)
                                                               30 January 1995

                               RESOLUTION 974 (1995)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3495th meeting,
                                 on 30 January 1995

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978) of 19 March 1978, 426 (1978) of
19 March 1978, 501 (1982) of 25 February 1982, 508 (1982) of 5 June 1982,
509 (1982) of 6 June 1982 and 520 (1982) of 17 September 1982, as well as all
its resolutions on the situation in Lebanon,

     Having studied the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
Interim Force in Lebanon of 23 January 1995 (S/1995/66), and taking note of the
observations expressed therein,

     Taking note of the letter dated 16 January 1995 from the Permanent
Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/1995/45),

     Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon,

     1.   Decides to extend the present mandate of the United Nations Interim
Force in Lebanon for a further interim period of six months, that is until
31 July 1995;

     2.   Reiterates its strong support for the territorial integrity,
sovereignty and independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized
boundaries;

     3.   Re-emphasizes the terms of reference and general guidelines of the
Force as stated in the report of the Secretary-General of 19 March 1978
(S/12611), approved by resolution 426 (1978), and calls upon all parties
concerned to cooperate fully with the Force for the full implementation of its
mandate;

     4.   Reiterates that the Force should fully implement its mandate as
defined in resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978) and all other relevant
resolutions;

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     5.   Endorses the Secretary-General’s intention to pursue the possibilities
for streamlining and achieving economies in the areas of maintenance and
logistic support;

     6.   Requests the Secretary-General to continue consultations with the
Government of Lebanon and other parties directly concerned with the
implementation of the present resolution and to report to the Security Council
thereon.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 974 (1995) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]

S/50 [55] MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
S/50 [57] UN INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON
S/50 [58] ISRAEL--LEBANON

UN Interim Force in Lebanon|UN Interim Force in Lebanon > Terms of reference|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|LEBANON|TERMS OF REFERENCE|GUIDELINES|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION


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                 Security Council
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                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/975 (1995)
                                                               30 January 1995

                               RESOLUTION 975 (1995)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3496th meeting,
                                 on 30 January 1995

     The Security Council,

     Recalling the provisions of its resolutions 841 (1993) of 16 June 1993,
861 (1993) of 27 August 1993, 862 (1993) of 31 August 1993, 867 (1993) of
23 September 1993, 873 (1993) of 13 October 1993, 875 (1993) of 16 October 1993,
905 (1994) of 23 March 1994, 917 (1994) of 6 May 1994, 940 (1994) of
31 July 1994, 944 (1994) of 29 September 1994, 948 (1994) of 15 October 1994 and
964 (1994) of 29 November 1994,

     Recalling also the terms of the Governors Island Agreement (S/26063) and
the related Pact of New York (S/26297),

     Recalling its determination in resolution 940 (1994) that the situation in
Haiti constituted a threat to peace and security in the region which required
the successive deployment of the Multinational Force in Haiti (MNF) and the
United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH),

     Having considered the reports of the Secretary-General dated
18 October 1994 (S/1994/1180), 21 November 1994 (S/1994/1322) and
17 January 1995 (S/1995/46 and Add.1), and having considered the reports of MNF,
dated 26 September 1994 (S/1994/1107, annex), 10 October 1994 (S/1994/1148,
annex), 24 October 1994 (S/1994/1208, annex), 7 November 1994 (S/1994/1258,
annex), 21 November 1994 (S/1994/1321, annex), 5 December 1994 (S/1994/1377,
annex), 19 December 1994 (S/1994/1430, annex), 9 January 1995 (S/1995/15, annex)
and 23 January 1995 (S/1995/70, annex),

     Noting in particular the MNF commander’s statement of 15 January 1995 and
the accompanying recommendation, based on the MNF commander’s report, of the
States participating in the MNF (S/1995/55), regarding the establishment of a
secure and stable environment in Haiti,

     Noting the recognition in these reports and recommendations that a secure
and stable environment has been established in Haiti,

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     Taking note of the letter dated 27 January 1995 from the Permanent
Representative of Haiti to the United Nations (S/1995/90),

     Underlining the importance of ensuring that force levels of peace-keeping
operations are suited to the tasks involved, and noting the need for the
Secretary-General to keep the force levels of UNMIH under constant review,

     Recognizing that the people of Haiti bear the ultimate responsibility for
national reconciliation and reconstruction of their country,

     1.   Welcomes the positive developments in Haiti, including the departure
from Haiti of the former military leadership, the return of the legitimately
elected President, and the restoration of the legitimate authorities, as
envisaged in the Governors Island Agreement and consistent with resolution
940 (1994);

     2.   Commends the efforts of the States participating in the MNF to work
closely with the United Nations to assess requirements and to prepare for the
deployment of UNMIH;

     3.    Expresses appreciation to all Member States who have contributed to
the MNF;

     4.   Expresses its appreciation to the Organization of American States
(OAS) and for the work of the International Civilian Mission (MICIVIH) and
requests that the Secretary-General, bearing in mind the expertise and potential
of the OAS, consult with the Secretary-General of the OAS regarding other
appropriate measures which might be taken by both organizations consistent with
this resolution and to report to the Council on the results of these
consultations;

     5.   Determines, as required by resolution 940 (1994) and based on the
recommendations of the Member States participating in the MNF and in concurrence
with paragraph 91 of the report of the Secretary-General of 17 January 1995
(S/1995/46), that a secure and stable environment, appropriate to the deployment
of UNMIH as foreseen in the above-mentioned resolution 940 (1994), now exists in
Haiti;

     6.   Authorizes the Secretary-General, in order to fulfil the second
condition specified in paragraph 8 of resolution 940 (1994) for the termination
of the mission of the MNF and the assumption by UNMIH of its functions specified
in that resolution, to recruit and deploy military contingents, civilian police
and other civilian personnel sufficient to allow UNMIH to assume the full range
of its functions as established by resolution 867 (1993) and as revised and
extended by paragraphs 9 and 10 of resolution 940 (1994);

     7.   Further authorizes the Secretary-General, working with the MNF
commander, to take the necessary steps in order for UNMIH to assume these
responsibilities as soon as possible, with the full transfer of responsibility
from the MNF to UNMIH to be completed by 31 March 1995;

     8.   Decides to extend the existing mandate of UNMIH for a period of six
months, that is until 31 July 1995;

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     9.   Authorizes the Secretary-General to deploy in Haiti, in accordance
with resolution 940 (1994), up to 6,000 troops and, as recommended in
paragraph 87 of his report of 17 January 1995 (S/1995/46), up to 900 civilian
police officers;

     10. Recalls the commitment of the international community to assist and
support the economic, social and institutional development of Haiti and
recognizes its importance for sustaining a secure and stable environment;

     11. Recognizes that the situation in Haiti remains fragile and urges the
Government of Haiti, with the assistance of UNMIH and the international
community, to establish without delay an effective national police force and to
improve the functioning of its justice system;

     12. Requests the Secretary-General to establish a fund, in addition to
that authorized in paragraph 10 of resolution 867 (1993), through which
voluntary contributions from Member States can be made available to support the
international police monitoring programme and assist with the creation of an
adequate police force in Haiti;

     13. Further requests that the Secretary-General apprise the Council at an
early date of the modalities of the transition from the MNF to UNMIH, and also
submit to the Council no later than 15 April 1995 a progress report on the
deployment of UNMIH;

     14.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 975 (1995) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in Haiti and transfer of responsibility from the Multinational Force in Haiti to the UN Mission in Haiti]

S/50 [140] HAITI--POLITICAL CONDITIONS
S/50 [142] UN MISSION IN HAITI

Haiti. President|Multinational Force in Haiti|OAS|International Civilian Mission in Haiti|OAS. Secretary-General|UN Mission in Haiti|Governors Island Agreement (1993)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|SPECIAL MISSIONS|POLICE|ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE|DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE|SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT|INTERNAL SECURITY|JUDICIAL SYSTEM|POLITICAL CONDITIONS|HAITI|HAITI QUESTION|LEGITIMACY OF GOVERNMENTS|TROOP-CONTRIBUTING STATES|FUNDS|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS|MILITARY PERSONNEL|CIVILIAN PERSONS


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/976 (1995)
                                                               8 February 1995

                               RESOLUTION 976 (1995)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3499th meeting,
                                 on 8 February 1995

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolution 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991 and all subsequent
relevant resolutions,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General dated 1 February 1995
(S/1995/97 and Add.1),

     Reaffirming its commitment to preserve the unity and territorial integrity
of Angola,

     Welcoming the signing of the Lusaka Protocol of 20 November 1994
(S/1994/1441, annex) as a major step towards the establishment of peace and
stability in Angola,

     Reiterating the importance it attaches to the full implementation of the
"Acordos de Paz" (S/22609, annex), the Lusaka Protocol and relevant Security
Council resolutions,

     Noting the schedule for implementation set forth in the Lusaka Protocol, in
particular the need for the Government of Angola and UNITA to provide all
relevant military data to the United Nations, to allow freedom of movement and
free circulation of goods, and to begin limited disengagement where forces are
in contact,

     Welcoming the maintenance of a cease-fire which has been generally holding,

     Welcoming also the progress made in meetings of the Angolan Armed Forces
and UNITA Chiefs of Staff on 10 January 1995 in Chipipa and on 2 to
3 February 1995 in Waco Kungo,

     Further welcoming the deployment of United Nations Angola Verification
Mission (UNAVEM II) observer forces, and the contributions of Member States to
this mission,

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     Welcoming the offer from the Government of Angola to provide substantial
contributions in-kind to United Nations peace-keeping operations in Angola as
set out in "Costs of the Implementation of the Lusaka Protocol" (S/1994/1451),

     Deeply concerned that the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol has fallen
behind schedule,

     Stressing the need for the President of Angola, Mr. Jose Eduardo
dos Santos, and the leader of UNITA, Dr. Jonas Savimbi, to meet without delay
with a view to building the necessary political momentum for the successful
implementation of the Lusaka Protocol,

     Welcoming the Ministerial delegation of the Organization of African Unity
(OAU) to the Security Council to participate in its consideration of the
situation in Angola,

     1.   Authorizes the establishment of a peace-keeping operation, UNAVEM III
to assist the parties in restoring peace and achieving national reconciliation
in Angola on the basis of the "Acordos de Paz", the Lusaka Protocol and relevant
Security Council resolutions, as outlined in part IV of the report of the
Secretary-General dated 1 February 1995, with an initial mandate until
8 August 1995 and with a maximum deployment of 7,000 military personnel, in
addition to the 350 military observers and 260 police observers mentioned in the
Secretary-General’s report, with an appropriate number of international and
local staff;

     2.   Urges the expeditious deployment of the military and police observers
to monitor the cease-fire;

     3.   Authorizes the immediate deployment of such planning and support
elements as are needed to prepare for the deployment of peace-keeping forces
provided that the Secretary-General remains satisfied that an effective ceasefire and effective joint cease-fire monitoring mechanisms are in place, and that
both parties are allowing the free and safe flow of humanitarian assistance
throughout the country, and authorizes the subsequent deployment of such
additional elements as are necessary to establish operational quartering areas
for UNITA forces;

     4.   Decides that the deployment of infantry units will take place on the
basis of a report from the Secretary-General to the Security Council that the
conditions contained in paragraph 32 of the Secretary-General’s report,
inter alia, effective cessation of hostilities, provision of all relevant
military data, and designation of all quartering areas, have been met, provided
the Council does not decide otherwise;

     5.   Stresses the importance it attaches to the expeditious establishment
of a well-coordinated and comprehensive mine clearance programme in Angola as
set out in the Secretary-General’s report dated 1 February 1995, and requests
him to inform the Council of progress in its implementation;

     6.   Endorses the Secretary-General’s view set out in his report
(S/1995/97 and Add.1) as to the need for UNAVEM III to have an effective

                                                                            /...

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                                                                Page 3

information capability, including a United Nations radio station to be
established in consultation with the Government of Angola;

     7.   Requests the Secretary-General to inform the Council monthly of
progress in the deployment of UNAVEM III and in implementation of the Lusaka
Protocol, including the maintenance of an effective cease-fire, free access by
UNAVEM III to all areas of Angola, free flow of humanitarian assistance
throughout Angola and compliance by both the Government of Angola and by UNITA
with their obligations under the Lusaka Protocol, and further requests the
Secretary-General to submit to the Council a complete report by 15 July 1995;

     8.   Welcomes the Secretary-General’s intention to include human rights
specialists in the political component of UNAVEM III to observe the
implementation of the provisions related to national reconciliation;

     9.   Expresses its intention to review the role of the United Nations in
Angola should the Secretary-General report that the cooperation required from
the parties is substantially delayed or not forthcoming;

     10. Declares its intention to conclude the mission of UNAVEM III when the
objectives of the Lusaka Protocol have been achieved in accordance with the
schedule attached to the Lusaka Protocol and with the expectation of its
completion by February 1997;

     11. Welcomes the substantial contributions of the Member States, United
Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations to meet the humanitarian
needs of the Angolan people and encourages additional substantial contributions;

     12. Reaffirms the obligation of all States to implement fully the
provisions of paragraph 19 of resolution 864 (1993), and calls upon the
Government of Angola and UNITA during UNAVEM III’s presence in Angola to cease
any acquisition of arms and war materiel, as agreed upon in the "Acordos de
Paz", and to devote their resources instead to priority humanitarian and social
needs;

     13. Calls upon the Government of Angola to conclude no later than
20 March 1995 an agreement with the United Nations on the Status of Forces;

     14. Encourages the Secretary-General to pursue urgently the offer of
direct assistance by the Government of Angola to UNAVEM III, to reflect this as
appropriate in the Status of Forces Agreement referred to in paragraph 13 above,
and to explore with the Government of Angola and UNITA possibilities for
substantial additional assistance related to peace-keeping and to report to the
Council on the results of these explorations;

     15. Urges Member States to respond positively to the request made to them
by the Secretary-General to contribute personnel, equipment and other resources
to UNAVEM III in order to facilitate its early deployment;

     16. Demands that all concerned in Angola take the necessary measures to
ensure the safety and freedom of movement of United Nations and other personnel
deployed under UNAVEM III;

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S/RES/976 (1995)
Page 4

     17. Welcomes the presence of the OAU Ministerial delegation and notes, in
this connection, the need for continued cooperation between the United Nations
and the OAU in the promotion of peace and security in Angola and the
contribution which regional organizations can make to crisis management and
conflict resolution;

     18.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 976 (1995) [on establishment of the UN Angola Verification Mission III]

S/50 [65] ANGOLA SITUATION
S/50 [66] UN ANGOLA VERIFICATION MISSION

UN ANGOLA VERIFICATION MISSION III > ESTABLISHMENT.|UN ANGOLA VERIFICATION MISSION III > STAFF COMPOSITION.|OAU|União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola|UN ANGOLA VERIFICATION MISSION III > BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS.|Acordos de Paz para Angola (1991)|Lusaka Protocol (1994)|RELIEF TRANSPORT|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|HUMAN RIGHTS|CEASEFIRES|ARMED FORCES|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|MILITARY BASES|MINE CLEARANCE|RADIO STATIONS|ARMS EMBARGO|ANGOLA|ANGOLA SITUATION|MILITARY PERSONNEL|STAFF COMPOSITION|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS|CONTRIBUTIONS-IN-KIND|STAFF SECURITY|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|COOPERATION BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS|REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS|ESTABLISHMENT


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/977 (1995)
                                                               22 February 1995

                               RESOLUTION 977 (1995)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3502nd meeting,
                                 on 22 February 1995

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolution 955 (1994) of 8 November 1994,

     Having regard to its decision contained in paragraph 6 of resolution
955 (1994) that the seat of the International Tribunal for Rwanda shall be
determined by the Council,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General dated
13 February 1995 (S/1995/134) and noting the recommendation of the Secretary-General that, subject to appropriate arrangements between the United Nations and
the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania acceptable to the Council,
Arusha be determined as the seat of the International Tribunal for Rwanda,

     Noting the willingness of the Government of Rwanda to cooperate with the
Tribunal,

     Decides that, subject to the conclusion of appropriate arrangements between
the United Nations and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, the
International Tribunal for Rwanda shall have its seat at Arusha.

                                       -----

95-05066 (E)

Security Council resolution 977 (1995) [on the decision to designate Arusha as the seat of the International Tribunal for Rwanda]

International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda|LOCATION OF OFFICES|ARUSHA (UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA)|UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA|HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS|RWANDA|RWANDA SITUATION|INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURTS


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/978 (1995)
                                                               27 February 1995

                               RESOLUTION 978 (1995)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3504th meeting,
                                 on 27 February 1995

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous resolutions on the situation in Rwanda, in
particular its resolutions 935 (1994) and 955 (1994),

     Expressing once again its grave concern at the reports indicating that
genocide and other systematic, widespread and flagrant violations of
international humanitarian law have been committed in Rwanda,

     Noting that these reports were confirmed in the final report of the
Commission of Experts submitted pursuant to resolution 935 (1994) (S/1994/1405,
annex),

     Recalling the obligations contained in resolution 955 (1994), which created
the International Tribunal for Rwanda,

     Concerned by the conditions in the refugee camps outside Rwanda, including
reports of violence directed against refugees who voluntarily wish to return to
Rwanda,

     Determined to put an end to violations of international humanitarian law
and serious acts of violence directed against refugees, and that effective
measures be taken to bring to justice the persons who are responsible for such
crimes,

     Noting the reports of the Secretary-General on security in the Rwandese
refugee camps of 18 November 1994 (S/1994/1308) and 25 January 1995 (S/1995/65),

     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General (S/1995/134) dated
13 February 1995 and stressing the importance of taking all measures for the
early and effective functioning of the International Tribunal for Rwanda,

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Page 2

     Stressing the need for States to take as soon as possible any measures
necessary under their domestic law to implement the provisions of resolution
955 (1994) and of the Statute of the International Tribunal for Rwanda,

     1.   Urges States to arrest and detain, in accordance with their national
law and relevant standards of international law, pending prosecution by the
International Tribunal for Rwanda or by the appropriate national authorities,
persons found within their territory against whom there is sufficient evidence
that they were responsible for acts within the jurisdiction of the International
Tribunal for Rwanda;

     2.   Urges States who detain persons referred to in paragraph 1 above to
inform the Secretary-General and the Prosecutor of the International Tribunal
for Rwanda of the identity of the persons detained, the nature of the crimes
believed to have been committed, the evidence providing probable cause for the
detentions, the date when the persons were detained and the place of detention;

     3.   Urges States who detain such persons to cooperate with representatives
of the International Committee of the Red Cross, as well as investigators for
the International Tribunal for Rwanda, in order to secure unimpeded access to
those persons;

     4.   Condemns all attacks against persons in the refugee camps near the
borders of Rwanda, demands that such attacks immediately cease, and calls upon
States to take appropriate steps to prevent such attacks;

     5.   Urges States, on whose territory serious acts of violence in the
refugee camps have taken place, to arrest and detain, in accordance with their
national law and relevant standards of international law, and submit to the
appropriate authorities for the purpose of prosecution persons against whom
there is sufficient evidence that they have incited or participated in such acts
and further urges the States concerned to keep the Secretary-General informed of
the measures they have taken to this effect;

     6.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 978 (1995) [on arrest and detention of persons responsible for acts within the jurisdiction of the International Tribunal for Rwanda]

International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda|International Committee of the Red Cross|HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS|RWANDA|HUMAN RIGHTS IN ARMED CONFLICTS|LAWS AND REGULATIONS|ARREST|DETAINED PERSONS|PROSECUTION|INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL JURISDICTION|CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION|RWANDAN REFUGEES|REFUGEE CAMPS|NEIGHBOURING STATES|INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURTS|INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW|RWANDA SITUATION


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                       S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/979 (1995)
                                                               9 March 1995

                               RESOLUTION 979 (1995)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3507th meeting,
                                   on 9 March 1995

     The Security Council,

     Noting with regret the death of Judge Roberto Ago on 24 February 1995,

     Noting further that a vacancy in the International Court of Justice for the
remainder of the term of office of the deceased Judge has thus occurred and must
be filled in accordance with the terms of the Statute of the Court,

     Noting that, in accordance with Article 14 of the Statute, the date of the
election to fill the vacancy shall be fixed by the Security Council,

     Decides that the election to fill the vacancy shall take place on
21 June 1995 at a meeting of the Security Council and at a meeting of the
General Assembly at its forty-ninth session.

                                       -----

95-06785 (E)

Security Council resolution 979 (1995) [on election to fill a vacancy in the International Court of Justice]

Ago, Roberto|ICJ > Members|APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS|JUDGES


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/980 (1995)
                                                               22 March 1995

                               RESOLUTION 980 (1995)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3510th meeting,
                                  on 22 March 1995

     The Security Council,

     Noting with regret the resignation of Judge Sir Robert Yewdall Jennings,
taking effect on 10 July 1995,

     Noting further that a vacancy in the International Court of Justice for the
remainder of the term of office of Judge Sir Robert Yewdall Jennings will thus
occur and must be filled in accordance with the terms of the Statute of the
Court,

     Noting that, in accordance with Article 14 of the Statute, the date of the
election to fill the vacancy shall be fixed by the Security Council,

     Decides that the election to fill the vacancy shall take place on
12 July 1995 at a meeting of the Security Council and at a meeting of the
General Assembly at its forty-ninth session.

                                       -----

95-08007 (E)

Security Council resolution 980 (1995) [on election to fill a vacancy in the International Court of Justice]

Jennings, Robert Yewdall|ICJ > Members|APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS|JUDGES


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                       S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/982 (1995)
                                                               31 March 1995

                               RESOLUTION 982 (1995)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3512th meeting,
                                  on 31 March 1995

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions on the conflicts in the
territory of the former Yugoslavia and reaffirming in this context its
resolution 947 (1994) of 30 September 1994 on the mandate of the United Nations
Protection Force (UNPROFOR) and subsequent relevant resolutions,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 22 March 1995
(S/1995/222 and Corr.1),

     Affirming its commitment to the search for an overall negotiated settlement
of the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia, ensuring the sovereignty and
territorial integrity of all the States there within their internationally
recognized borders, and stressing the importance it attaches to the mutual
recognition thereof,

     Reaffirming its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial
integrity of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina,

     Welcoming the continuing efforts of the Co-Chairmen of the Steering
Committee of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia,

     Welcoming also the efforts of Member States, in particular those of the
Contact Group, and emphasizing the utmost importance of the work of the Contact
Group in the overall peace process in the area,

     Welcoming the acceptance by the Government of the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina of the Contact Group peace plan,

     Welcoming also the agreements between the Bosnian parties on a cease-fire
and on the complete cessation of hostilities in the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina concluded on 23 December 1994 and 31 December 1994 (S/1995/8), and
the essential role UNPROFOR plays in implementation of these agreements, and
stressing the importance it places thereupon,

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Page 2

     Wishing to encourage UNPROFOR’s efforts, as part of its activities to
facilitate an overall settlement of the conflict in the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, and as detailed in paragraphs 30 to 32 of the above-mentioned
report of the Secretary-General (S/1995/222 and Corr.1), to help the parties
implement the Washington agreements regarding the Federation of Bosnia and
Herzegovina,

     Recognizing the need for Member States to take appropriate steps to enhance
the capacity of UNPROFOR in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to execute
its mandate as set out in the relevant resolutions of the Security Council,
including providing the Secretary-General with all the resources authorized by
previous resolutions of the Security Council,

      Reiterating the importance of maintaining Sarajevo, the capital of the
Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as a united city and a multicultural,
multi-ethnic and pluri-religious centre, and noting in this context the positive
contribution that agreement between the parties on the demilitarization of
Sarajevo could make to this end, to the restoration of normal life in Sarajevo,
and to achieving an overall settlement, consistent with the Contact Group peace
plan,

     Noting that UNPROFOR plays an essential role in preventing and containing
hostilities thus creating the conditions for achieving an overall political
settlement, and paying tribute to all UNPROFOR personnel, especially those who
have given their lives for the cause of peace,

     Noting also that the mandate of UNPROFOR expires on 31 March 1995, in
conformity with resolution 947 (1994),

     Noting further the letter of 29 March 1995 from the Permanent
Representative of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (S/1995/245),

     Noting also the letter from the Permanent Representative of the Republic of
Croatia of 17 March 1995 (S/1995/206) regarding his Government’s views on the
continued presence of UNPROFOR in the Republic of Croatia,

     Paying tribute to the UNPROFOR personnel in the performance of the mandate
of UNPROFOR, in particular in assisting the delivery of humanitarian assistance
and monitoring the cease-fires,

     Emphasizing that improved observance of human rights, including appropriate
international monitoring thereof, is an essential step towards restoration of
confidence between the parties and building a durable peace,

     Reaffirming its determination to ensure the security of UNPROFOR and its
freedom of movement for all its missions, and to these ends, acting under
Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, as regards UNPROFOR in the
Republic of Croatia and in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina,

     1.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 22 March 1995
(S/1995/222 and Corr.1), and in particular approves the arrangements contained
in paragraph 84;

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                                                                Page 3

     2.   Decides to extend UNPROFOR’s mandate in the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina for an additional period terminating on 30 November 1995 and further
decides that all previous relevant resolutions relating to UNPROFOR shall
continue to apply;

     3.   Authorizes the Secretary-General to redeploy before 30 June 1995 all
UNPROFOR personnel and assets from the Republic of Croatia with the exception of
those whose continued presence in the Republic of Croatia is required for UNCRO
or for the functions referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5 below;

     4.   Decides that UNPROFOR shall continue to perform fully the functions
envisaged in the implementation of the Cease-Fire Agreement of 29 March 1994
(S/1994/367) and the Economic Agreement of 2 December 1994 (S/1994/1375) between
the Republic of Croatia and the local Serb authorities and all relevant Security
Council resolutions, including the functions identified in paragraph 72 of the
report of the Secretary-General of 22 March 1995, and to facilitate the delivery
of international humanitarian assistance to the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina through the territory of the Republic of Croatia until the effective
deployment of UNCRO or 30 June 1995, whichever is sooner;

     5.   Decides that UNPROFOR shall retain its existing support structures in
the Republic of Croatia including the operation of its headquarters;

     6.   Emphasizes the responsibility of the parties and others concerned in
the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the
security and safety of UNPROFOR and in this context demands that all parties and
others concerned refrain from any acts of intimidation or violence against
UNPROFOR;

     7.   Reiterates the importance it attaches to full compliance with the
agreements between the Bosnian parties on a cease-fire and on a complete
cessation of hostilities in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina; calls upon
them to agree to a further extension and implementation of these agreements
beyond 30 April 1995 and to use that period to negotiate an overall peaceful
settlement on the basis of the acceptance of the Contact Group peace plan as a
starting point; and further calls upon the Bosnian Serb party to accept this;

     8.   Calls upon Member States to consider favourably requests by the
Secretary-General for necessary assistance to UNPROFOR in the performance of its
mandate;

     9.   Calls on all parties and others concerned to comply fully with all
Security Council resolutions regarding the situation in the former Yugoslavia to
create the conditions that would facilitate the full implementation of
UNPROFOR’s mandate;

     10. Notes with satisfaction the progress made in the discussions between
the Government of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United Nations
referred to in paragraph 49 of the report of the Secretary-General of
22 March 1995, and urges the Government of the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina to provide suitable radio broadcasting frequencies and television

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Page 4

broadcasting slots at no cost to the United Nations for the purposes described
in paragraphs 47 to 51 of that report;

     11. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council regularly informed
on progress with regard to the implementation of UNPROFOR’s mandate and to
report, as necessary, on any developments on the ground, the attitude of the
parties and other circumstances affecting the mandate of the Force, and in
particular to report within eight weeks of the adoption of this resolution
taking into account, inter alia, the concerns raised by the members of the
Council and issues raised by the Government of the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina;

     12. Urges the Government of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to
implement fully the provisions of the status of forces agreement of 15 May 1993
between that Government and the United Nations;

     13.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 982 (1995) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Protection Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina and its operations in Croatia]

S/50 [64] UN PROTECTION FORCE
S/50 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION
S/50 [62] BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SITUATION

UN Protection Force|UN Confidence Restoration Operation in Croatia|International Contact Group|UN Peace Forces/UN Protection Force|Cease-fire Agreement between the Croatian Government and the Serb Local Authorities (1994)|Economic Agreement between the Croatian Government and the Serb Local Authorities (1994)|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CEASEFIRES|SERBS|CROATIA|BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA|FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE|STAFF SECURITY|FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION|BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SITUATION|CROATIA SITUATION|RADIO BROADCASTING|TELEVISION BROADCASTING|TREATIES|LOCATION OF OFFICES|MILITARY PERSONNEL


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/983 (1995)
                                                               31 March 1995

                               RESOLUTION 983 (1995)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3512th meeting,
                                  on 31 March 1995

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolution 795 (1992) and all subsequent relevant
resolutions,

     Affirming its commitment to the search for an overall negotiated settlement
of the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia ensuring the sovereignty and
territorial integrity of all the States there within their internationally
recognized borders, and stressing the importance it attaches to the mutual
recognition thereof,

     Reaffirming its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial
integrity of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,

     Recalling its concern about possible developments which could undermine
confidence and stability in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia or
threaten its territory,

     Welcoming the positive role played by the United Nations Protection Force
(UNPROFOR) in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and paying tribute to
the personnel of UNPROFOR in the performance of its mandate in the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,

     Noting the report of the Secretary-General of 22 March 1995 (S/1995/222
and Corr.1),

     1.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 22 March 1995, and in
particular approves the arrangements contained in paragraph 84;

     2.   Decides that UNPROFOR within the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
shall be known as the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) with
the mandate set out in paragraph 85 of the report of the Secretary-General of
22 March 1995, and that the mandate of UNPREDEP shall continue for a period
terminating on 30 November 1995;

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Page 2

     3.   Urges UNPREDEP to continue the current cooperation between UNPROFOR
and the mission of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe;

     4.   Calls upon Member States to consider favourably requests by the
Secretary-General for necessary assistance to UNPREDEP in the performance of its
mandate;

     5.   Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council regularly informed
of any developments on the ground and other circumstances affecting the mandate
of UNPREDEP;

     6.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 983 (1995) [on establishment of the UN Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) within the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia]

S/50 [9] UN PREVENTIVE DEPLOYMENT FORCE
S/50 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION
S/50 [61] THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA

UN Protection Force|UN PREVENTIVE DEPLOYMENT FORCE > ESTABLISHMENT.|Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|SPECIAL MISSIONS|NORTH MACEDONIA|FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION|ESTABLISHMENT|COOPERATION BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/981 (1995)
                                                               31 March 1995

                               RESOLUTION 981 (1995)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3512th meeting,
                                  on 31 March 1995

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions on the conflicts in the
territory of the former Yugoslavia,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 22 March 1995
(S/1995/222 and Corr.1),

     Affirming its commitment to the search for an overall negotiated settlement
of the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia ensuring the sovereignty and
territorial integrity of all the States there within their internationally
recognized borders, and stressing the importance it attaches to the mutual
recognition thereof,

     Reaffirming its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial
integrity of the Republic of Croatia, including its rights and obligations in
respect of control over its international trade,

     Welcoming also the continuing efforts of representatives of the United
Nations, the European Union, the Russian Federation and the United States of
America to facilitate a negotiated solution to the conflict in the Republic of
Croatia, and reaffirming its call upon the Government of the Republic of Croatia
and the local Serb authorities to enter into the negotiations, urgently and
without preconditions, for such a settlement, making full use of the plan
presented to them by those representatives,

     Recognizing that major provisions of the United Nations peace-keeping plan
for the Republic of Croatia (S/23280, annex III) remain to be implemented, in
particular those regarding demilitarization of the areas under the control of
the local Serb authorities, the return of all refugees and displaced persons to
their homes, and the establishment of local police forces to carry out their
duties without discrimination against persons of any nationality in order to
protect the human rights of all residents, and urging the parties to agree to
their implementation,

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     Recognizing also that major provisions of relevant Security Council
resolutions, in particular resolutions 871 (1993) and 947 (1994), still remain
to be implemented,

     Noting that the mandate of the United Nations Protection Force in the
Republic of Croatia expires on 31 March 1995, in conformity with resolution
947 (1994),

     Noting also the letter from the Permanent Representative of the Republic of
Croatia of 17 March 1995 (S/1995/206) regarding his Government’s views on the
establishment of a United Nations peace-keeping operation in the Republic of
Croatia,

     Emphasizing that improved observance of human rights, including appropriate
international monitoring thereof, is an essential step towards restoration of
confidence between the parties and building a durable peace,

     Reaffirming its determination to ensure the security and freedom of
movement of personnel of United Nations peace-keeping operations in the
territory of the former Yugoslavia, and, to these ends, acting under Chapter VII
of the Charter of the United Nations,

     1.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 22 March 1995
(S/1995/222 and Corr.1), and in particular approves the arrangements in
paragraph 84;

     2.   Decides to establish under its authority the United Nations Confidence
Restoration Operation in Croatia, which shall be known as UNCRO, in accordance
with paragraph 84 of the above-mentioned report for a period terminating on
30 November 1995 and requests the Secretary-General to take the measures
necessary to ensure its earliest possible deployment;

     3.   Decides that in accordance with the report of the Secretary-General
(S/1995/222 and Corr.1), and based on the United Nations peace-keeping plan for
the Republic of Croatia (S/23280, annex III), relevant resolutions of the
Security Council, the Cease-Fire Agreement of 29 March 1994 (S/1994/367) and the
Economic Agreement of 2 December 1994 (S/1994/1375), UNCRO’s mandate shall
include:

     (a) Performing fully the functions envisaged in the Cease-Fire Agreement
of 29 March 1994 between the Republic of Croatia and the local Serb authorities
(S/1994/367);

     (b) Facilitating implementation of the Economic Agreement of
2 December 1994 concluded under the auspices of the Co-Chairmen of the
International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia (S/1994/1375);

     (c) Facilitating implementation of all relevant Security Council
resolutions, including the functions identified in paragraph 72 of the
above-mentioned report;

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     (d) Assisting in controlling, by monitoring and reporting, the crossing of
military personnel, equipment, supplies and weapons, over the international
borders between the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, and the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
(Serbia and Montenegro) at the border crossings for which UNCRO is responsible,
as specified in the United Nations peace-keeping plan for the Republic of
Croatia (S/23280, annex III);

     (e) Facilitating the delivery of international humanitarian assistance to
the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina through the territory of the Republic of
Croatia;

     (f) Monitoring the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula in
accordance with resolution 779 (1992);

     4.   Requests the Secretary-General to continue his consultations with all
concerned on the detailed implementation of the mandate outlined in paragraph 3
above, and to report to the Council not later than 21 April 1995 for its
approval;

     5.   Decides that UNCRO shall be an interim arrangement to create the
conditions that will facilitate a negotiated settlement consistent with the
territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia and which guarantees the
security and rights of all communities living in a particular area of the
Republic of Croatia, irrespective of whether they constitute in this area a
majority or minority;

     6.   Decides that Member States, acting nationally or through regional
organizations or arrangements, may take, under the authority of the Security
Council and subject to close coordination with the Secretary-General and the
United Nations Theatre Force Commander, using the existing procedures which have
been agreed with the Secretary-General, all necessary measures to extend close
air support to the territory of the Republic of Croatia in defence of UNCRO
personnel in the performance of UNCRO’s mandate, and requests the Secretary-General to continue to report to the Council on any use of close air support;

     7.   Emphasizes the responsibility of the parties and others concerned in
the Republic of Croatia for the security and safety of UNCRO and in this context
demands that all parties and others concerned refrain from any acts of
intimidation or violence against UNCRO;

     8.   Calls upon the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the local
Serb authorities to refrain from the threat or use of force and to reaffirm
their commitment to a peaceful resolution of their differences;

     9.   Invites the Secretary-General to report as appropriate and not less
than every four months on progress towards a peaceful political settlement and
the situation on the ground including UNCRO’s ability to implement its mandate
as described above, and undertakes in this connection to examine without delay
any recommendations that the Secretary-General may make in his reports and adopt
appropriate decisions;

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     10. Calls upon Member States to consider favourably requests by the
Secretary-General for necessary assistance to UNCRO in the performance of its
mandate;

     11. Stresses the importance of the necessary arrangements, including
agreements on the status of forces and other personnel, being concluded by the
Republic of Croatia, calls upon it to agree to such arrangements without delay,
and requests the Secretary-General to inform the Council of progress on this
issue in the report mentioned in paragraph 4 above;

     12. Urges the Government of the Republic of Croatia to provide suitable
radio broadcasting frequencies and television broadcasting slots at no cost to
the United Nations as described in paragraphs 47 to 51 of the report of the
Secretary-General of 22 March 1995;

     13.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 981 (1995) [on establishment of the UN Confidence Restoration Operation in Croatia (UNCRO)]

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S/50 [63] CROATIA SITUATION

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UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/984 (1995)
                                                               11 April 1995

                               RESOLUTION 984 (1995)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3514th meeting,
                                  on 11 April 1995

     The Security Council,

     Convinced that every effort must be made to avoid and avert the danger of
nuclear war, to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, to facilitate
international cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy with particular
emphasis on the needs of developing countries, and reaffirming the crucial
importance of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to these
efforts,

     Recognizing the legitimate interest of non-nuclear-weapon States Parties to
the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to receive security
assurances,

     Welcoming the fact that more than 170 States have become Parties to the
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and stressing the
desirability of universal adherence to it,

     Reaffirming the need for all States Parties to the Treaty on the
Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to comply fully with all their obligations,

     Taking into consideration the legitimate concern of non-nuclear-weapon
States that, in conjunction with their adherence to the Treaty on the
Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, further appropriate measures be undertaken
to safeguard their security,

     Considering that the present resolution constitutes a step in this
direction,

     Considering further that, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the
Charter of the United Nations, any aggression with the use of nuclear weapons
would endanger international peace and security,

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     1.   Takes note with appreciation of the statements made by each of the
nuclear-weapon States (S/1995/261, S/1995/262, S/1995/263, S/1995/264,
S/1995/265), in which they give security assurances against the use of nuclear
weapons to non-nuclear-weapon States that are Parties to the Treaty on the
Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons;

     2.   Recognizes the legitimate interest of non-nuclear-weapon States
Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to receive
assurances that the Security Council, and above all its nuclear-weapon State
permanent members, will act immediately in accordance with the relevant
provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, in the event that such States
are the victim of an act of, or object of a threat of, aggression in which
nuclear weapons are used;

     3.   Recognizes further that, in case of aggression with nuclear weapons or
the threat of such aggression against a non-nuclear-weapon State Party to the
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, any State may bring the
matter immediately to the attention of the Security Council to enable the
Council to take urgent action to provide assistance, in accordance with the
Charter, to the State victim of an act of, or object of a threat of, such
aggression; and recognizes also that the nuclear-weapon State permanent members
of the Security Council will bring the matter immediately to the attention of
the Council and seek Council action to provide, in accordance with the Charter,
the necessary assistance to the State victim;

     4.   Notes the means available to it for assisting such a non-nuclearweapon State Party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons,
including an investigation into the situation and appropriate measures to settle
the dispute and restore international peace and security;

     5.   Invites Member States, individually or collectively, if any
non-nuclear-weapon State Party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear
Weapons is a victim of an act of aggression with nuclear weapons, to take
appropriate measures in response to a request from the victim for technical,
medical, scientific or humanitarian assistance, and affirms its readiness to
consider what measures are needed in this regard in the event of such an act of
aggression;

     6.   Expresses its intention to recommend appropriate procedures, in
response to any request from a non-nuclear-weapon State Party to the Treaty on
the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons that is the victim of such an act of
aggression, regarding compensation under international law from the aggressor
for loss, damage or injury sustained as a result of the aggression;

     7.   Welcomes the intention expressed by certain States that they will
provide or support immediate assistance, in accordance with the Charter, to any
non-nuclear-weapon State Party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear
Weapons that is a victim of an act of, or an object of a threat of, aggression
in which nuclear weapons are used;

     8.   Urges all States, as provided for in Article VI of the Treaty on the
Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, to pursue negotiations in good faith on

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effective measures relating to nuclear disarmament and on a treaty on general
and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control which
remains a universal goal;

     9.   Reaffirms the inherent right, recognized under Article 51 of the
Charter, of individual and collective self-defence if an armed attack occurs
against a member of the United Nations, until the Security Council has taken
measures necessary to maintain international peace and security;

     10. Underlines that the issues raised in this resolution remain of
continuing concern to the Council.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 984 (1995) [on security assurances against the use of nuclear weapons to non-nuclear-weapon States that are Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons]

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UNITED
NATIONS                                                                       S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/985 (1995)
                                                               13 April 1995

                               RESOLUTION 985 (1995)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3517th meeting,
                                  on 13 April 1995

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolutions 813 (1993) of 26 March 1993, 856 (1993) of
10 August 1993, 866 (1993) of 22 September 1993, 911 (1994) of 21 April 1994,
950 (1994) of 21 October 1994 and 972 (1995) of 13 January 1995,

     Recalling also its resolution 788 (1992) of 19 November 1992, in which it
decided, under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, that all States
shall, for the purpose of establishing peace and stability in Liberia,
immediately implement a general and complete embargo on all deliveries of
weapons and military equipment to Liberia until the Security Council decides
otherwise, and in which it decided also that the embargo shall not apply to
weapons and military equipment destined for the sole use of the peace-keeping
forces of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Liberia,
subject to any review that may be required in conformity with the report of the
Secretary-General,

     Having considered the reports of the Secretary-General dated
24 February 1995 (S/1995/158) and 10 April 1995 (S/1995/279) on the United
Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL),

     Deeply concerned that the cease-fire in Liberia has broken down, precluding
the full deployment of UNOMIL and preventing UNOMIL from fully carrying out its
mandate,

     Noting with deep concern that in violation of resolution 788 (1992) arms
continue to be imported into Liberia, exacerbating the conflict,

     Welcoming the decision of ECOWAS to hold a summit of Heads of State in
May 1995,

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIL until 30 June 1995;

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     2.   Urges all Liberian parties to implement the Akosombo Agreement
(S/1994/1174) and the Accra Agreement (S/1995/7) by re-establishing an effective
cease-fire, promptly installing the Council of State, and taking concrete steps
towards the implementation of the other provisions of the Agreements;

     3.   Encourages the ECOWAS States to promote implementation of the Akosombo
and Accra Agreements, and to continue to do all in their power to facilitate a
political settlement in Liberia;

     4. Urges all States, and in particular all neighbouring States, to comply
fully with the embargo on all deliveries of weapons and military equipment to
Liberia imposed by resolution 788 (1992), and to that end decides to establish,
in accordance with rule 28 of its provisional rules of procedure, a Committee of
the Security Council, consisting of all the members of the Council, to undertake
the following tasks and to report on its work to the Council with its
observations and recommendations:

     (a) To seek from all States information regarding the action taken by them
concerning the effective implementation of the embargo imposed by paragraph 8 of
resolution 788 (1992);

     (b) To consider any information brought to its attention by States
concerning violations of the embargo, and in that context to make
recommendations to the Council on ways of increasing the effectiveness of the
embargo;

     (c) To recommend appropriate measures in response to violations of the
embargo imposed by paragraph 8 of resolution 788 (1992) and provide information
on a regular basis to the Secretary-General for general distribution to Member
States;

     5.   Expresses its appreciation to the Chairman of ECOWAS for his
initiative in organizing a regional summit on Liberia and to the Government of
Nigeria for agreeing to host it, and urges all parties to participate;

     6.   Demands once more that all factions in Liberia strictly respect the
status of personnel of the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) and UNOMIL, and
those of organizations and personnel delivering humanitarian assistance
throughout Liberia and further demands that these factions facilitate such
deliveries and that they strictly abide by applicable rules of international
humanitarian law;

     7.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council by
15 June 1995 on the situation in Liberia, including whether there is an
effective cease-fire and whether UNOMIL can carry out its mandate, and on the
status of contributions of financial and logistical resources from the
international community in support of the troops participating in ECOMOG, and
notes that the Council will consider the future of UNOMIL in the light of the
Secretary-General’s report;

     8.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 985 (1995) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Liberia and establishment of the Security Council Committee on arms embargo against Liberia]

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