Resolution 810 (1993)
of 8 March 1993

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolutions 668 (1990) of 20 September 1990 and
745 (1992) of 28 February 1992 and other relevant resolutions,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General of 13 February
1993, 3

Paying tribute to His Royal Highness Prince Norodom Sihanouk,
Chairman of the Supreme National Council, for his continuing efforts
to restore peace and national unity in Cambodia,

Recalling that under the agreements on a comprehensive political
settlement to the Cambodia conflict signed in Paris on 23 October
1991 4 the Cambodian people have the right to determine their own
political future through the free and fair election of a constituent
assembly, which will draft and approve a new Cambodian constitution
and transform itself into a legislative assembly, which will create the
new Cambodian government,

Welcoming the achievements of the Secretary-General and the
United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia in the implementation of the Paris agreements, in particular regarding voter registration
and refugee repatriation, and reaffirming its continuing support for the
activities of the Authority,

Welcoming the decision taken by the Supreme National Council at
its meeting on 10 February 1993 to adopt a moratorium on the export
of minerals and gems and to consider limits on the export of sawn
timber from Cambodia in order to protect Cambodia's natural resources,

Deploring the violations of the cease-fire by the Party of Democratic
Kampuchea and the Party of the State of Cambodia,

Concerned by the increasing number of acts of violence perpetrated
on political grounds, in particular in areas under the control of the Party
of the State of Cambodia, and on ethnic grounds, and by the negative
implications of such acts for the implementation of the Paris agreements,

Underlining the importance of measures by the Authority in order
to ensure a neutral political environment in Cambodia,

Condemning attacks, threats and intimidation against the Authority,
in particular the recent detention of Authority personnel,

Deploring the failure of the Party of Democratic Kampuchea to meet
its obligations under the Paris agreements, notably as regards unrestricted access by the Authority to the areas under its control and as
regards the application of phase II of the cease-fire, and urging the party
concerned to join fully in the implementation of the Paris agreements,

Expressing strong concern at recent reports by the Authority of a
small number of foreign military personnel serving with the armed
forces of the Party of the State of Cambodia in violation of the Paris
agreements, calling on all parties to cooperate fully with Authority
investigations of reports of foreign forces within the territory under
their control, and emphasizing the importance of the immediate
removal of all foreign forces, advisers and military personnel from
Cambodia,

1. Approves the report of the Secretary-General of 13 February
1993; 3

2. Endorses the decision by the Supreme National Council that the
election for the constituent assembly shall be held from 23 to 27 May
1993;

3. Underlines the crucial importance of national reconciliation for
the attainment of lasting peace and stability in Cambodia;

4. Urges all Cambodian parties to cooperate fully with the United
Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia in the preparation and
holding of the election for the constituent assembly,

5. Expresses its satisfaction at the extent of voter registration;

6. Calls on the Authority to continue to make every effort to create
and maintain a neutral political environment conducive to the holding
of free and fair elections, and requests the Secretary-General to inform
the Security Council by 15 May 1993 of the conditions and preparations for the election;

7. Urges all Cambodian parties to help create in the minds of their
followers tolerance for peaceful political competition and to ensure
adherence to the code of conduct during the forthcoming political
campaign;

8. Urges in particular all Cambodian parties to take all necessary
measures to ensure freedom of speech, assembly and movement, as
well as fair access to the media, including the press, television and
radio, for all registered political parties during the electoral campaign
starting on 7 April 1993, and to take all necessary steps to reassure the
Cambodian people that the balloting for the election will be secret;

9. Demands that all Cambodian parties take the necessary measures
to put an end to all acts of violence and to all threats and intimidation
committed on political or ethnic grounds, and urges all those parties to
cooperate with the Authority's Special Prosecutor's Office in investigations of such acts;

10. Expresses its full confidence in the ability of the Authority to
conduct an election that is free and fair and its readiness to endorse the
results of the election provided that the United Nations certifies it free
and fair;

11. Calls on all Cambodian parties to abide by their commitment
under the agreements on a comprehensive political settlement to the
Cambodia conflict signed in Paris on 23 October 1991‘ to respect those
results;

12. Recognizes that the Cambodians themselves bear primary
responsibility for the implementation of the Paris agreements and for
the future stability and well-being of Cambodia;

13. Recognizes in particular that the Cambodians have the
responsibility, after the election for the constituent assembly, to agree
on a constitution and to create a government within three months, and
emphasizes the importance of completing that task on time;

14. Expresses its readiness to support fully the constituent
assembly and the process of drawing up a constitution and establishing
a new government for all Cambodia;

15. Takes note of the remarks of the Secretary-General in
paragraph 44 of his report concerning the security situation in Cambodia during the period between the election for the constituent assembly
and the end of the mandate of the Authority upon the creation of a
government, and welcomes his intention to submit recommendations
in that connection;

16. Commends the decision of the Supreme National Council at
its meeting on 10 February 1993 to adopt measures for the protection
of Cambodia's natural resources, and supports steps taken by the
Technical Advisory Committee on Management and Sustainable
Exploitation of Natural Resources to implement these decisions;

17. Reiterates its demand that all parties honour in full their
obligations under the Paris agreements, in particular to desist from all
offensive military activity,

18. Demands that all parties take all action necessary to
safeguard the lives and the security of Authority personnel throughout
Cambodia, and desist from all threats or intimidation against Authority
personnel and from any interference with them in the performance of
their mandate;

19. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council in the
context of his fourth progress report in April 1993 on the imptementation of the present resolution and on any further measures that may be
necessary and appropriate to ensure the realization of the fundamental
objectives of the Paris agreements;

20. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimously at the 3181st meeting.

3 Ibid., document S/25289.
4 Ibid., Forty-sixth Year, Supplement for October, November and December 199], document S/23177, annex.

Security Council resolution 810 (1993) [on the election for the Constituent Assembly in Cambodia]

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Resolution 812 (1993)
of 12 March 1993

The Security Council,

Taking note of the request contained in the letter dated 4 March
1993 addressed to the President of the Security Council by the Chargé
d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the United
Nations, 2

Also taking note of the letters dated 22 February 1993 from the
Permanent Representative of Rwanda 3 and the Permanent Representative of Uganda 4 to the United Nations addressed to the President of the
Security Council in which the Governments of both those countries
called for the deployment of United Nations observers along their
common border,

Gravely concerned by the fighting in Rwanda and its consequences
regarding international peace and security,

Alarmed by the humanitarian consequences of the latest resumption
of the fighting in Rwanda, in particular the increasing number of
refugees and displaced persons, and by the threats to the civilian
populations,

Stressing the need for a negotiated political solution, in the framework of the agreements signed by the parties in Arusha, United
Republic of Tanzania, in order to put an end to the conflict in Rwanda,

Paying tribute to the efforts of the Organization of African Unity, to
promote such a solution,

Taking note of the statements made by the Government of Rwanda
and the Rwandese Patriotic Front’ by which the Rwandese armed
forces would remain in their current positions, the army of the
Rwandese Patriotic Front would pull back to the positions it occupied
before 7 February 1993 and the buffer zone between the forces would
be considered as a neutral demilitarized zone used to monitor the
implementation of the cease-fire by an international force,

Welcoming with satisfaction the joint communiqué issued at Dar-es-Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania, on 7 March 1993 by the
Government of Rwanda and the Rwandese Patriotic Front, concerning
in particular the modalities of the cease-fire to take effect on 9 March
1993 and the situation of displaced persons, 6

Welcoming also with satisfaction the decision of the Secretary-General to send a goodwill mission to the region, and having heard a
first oral report on the mission,

Determined that the United Nations, in consultation with the
Organization of African Unity and in support of its ongoing efforts,
should consider how a United Nations contribution might assist the
process towards a political settlement in Rwanda, in particular by
preventing the resumption of fighting and by monitoring the cease-fire,

1. Calls upon the Government of Rwanda and the Rwandese
Patriotic Front to respect the cease-fire which took effect on 9 March
1993, to allow the delivery of humanitarian supplies and the return of
displaced persons, to fulfil the obligations they have accepted in the
agreements they have signed and to implement the commitments they
have undertaken in their above-mentioned statements 5 and joint
communique; 6

2. Invites the Secretary-General to examine in consultation with the
Organization of African Unity the contribution that the United Nations
could bring to strengthen the peace process in Rwanda, in support of
the efforts of the Organization of African Unity, in particular through
the possible establishment, under the aegis of the Organization of
African Unity and the United Nations, of an international force
entrusted, inter alia, with humanitarian assistance and the protection
of the civilian population and support of the Organization of African
Unity force for the monitoring of the cease-fire, and to report to the
Council most urgently on the matter;

3. Also invites the Secretary-General to examine the request by
Rwanda’ and Uganda‘ for the deployment of observers along the border
between these two countries;

4. Expresses its readiness to examine without delay the recommendations that the Secretary-General might submit in this regard;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to coordinate closely his efforts
with those of the Organization of African Unity;

6. Calls upon the Government of Rwanda and the Rwandese
Patriotic Front to cooperate fully with the efforts of the United Nations
and the Organization of African Unity;

7. Urges the Government of Rwanda and the Rwandese Patriotic
Front to resume the negotiations on 15 March 1993 as agreed, in order
to resolve the pending questions with a view to signing a peace
agreement at the beginning of April 1993 at the latest;

8. Urges both parties strictly to respect the rules of international
humanitarian law;

9. Urges all States to refrain from any action that could increase the
tension in Rwanda and jeopardize respect for the cease-fire;

10. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimously at the 3183rd meeting.

2 Ibid., document S/25363.
3 Ibid., document S/25355.
4 Ibid., document S/25356.
5 Ibid., document S/25363, annexes II and III.
6 Ibid., document S/25385.

Security Council resolution 812 (1993) [on political settlement in Rwanda]

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Resolution 811 (1993)
of 12 March 1993

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolutions 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991, 747 (1992)
of 24 March 1992, 785 (1992) of 30 October 1992, 793 (1992) of 30
November 1992 and 804 (1993) of 29 January 1993,

Gravely disturbed by the recent outbreak of heavy fighting in many
parts of Angola, the large number of casualties and massive loss of
human life which have ensued and the further deterioration of the
already dangerous political and military situation, bringing the country
to the verge of the resumption of civil war,

Gravely concerned at the persistent violations by the National Union
for the Total Independence of Angola of the major provisions of the
Peace Accords for Angola,

Also concerned at reports that military support and equipment
continue to flow in contravention of the Peace Accords,

Noting with particular concern that a humanitarian tragedy of grave
proportions is developing in Angola and the need, therefore, for
increased international humanitarian assistance,

Deeply regretting that the second meeting between the delegations
of the Government of Angola and the National Union, which had been
scheduled to be held on 26 February 1993 at Addis Ababa under the
auspices of the United Nations, did not take place because of the failure
by the National Union to fulfil its commitment to send a delegationa,

Noting with satisfaction the readiness displayed by the Government
of Angola to participate in the Addis Ababa meeting,

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

Welcoming and supporting the efforts of the Secretary-General and
his Special Representative aimed at resolving the present crisis through
negotiations,

1. Strongly condemns the persistent violations by the National Union
for the Total Independence of Angola of the major provisions of the
Peace Accords for Angola, in particular the continued rejection by the
National Union of the results of the elections held on 29 and 30
September 1992, which the Special Representative of the Secretary-General determined to be generally free and fair, its failure to take part
in the political institutions established on the basis of those elections, its
failure to engage in meaningful negotiations with the Government of
Angola, its withdrawal from the new Angolan armed forces and its
seizure by force of provincial capitals and municipalities and the
resumption of hostilities;

2. Demands that the National Union accept unreservedly the results
of the democratic elections of 1992 and abide fully by the Peace
Accords, and also demands that the two parties, particularly the
National Union, produce early evidence, not later than 30 March 1993,
that real progress has been made towards the implementation of the
Accords,

3. Strongly demands an immediate cease-fire throughout the
country, and also demands the resumption without delay and without
preconditions of a continued and meaningful dialogue under United
Nations auspices so that a clear timetable for the completion of the
implementation of the Peace Accords may be established;

4. Reaffirms that it will hold responsible any party which refuses to
take part in such a dialogue, thereby jeopardizing the entire process, and
will consider all appropriate measures under the Charter of the United
Nations to advance the implementation of the Peace Accords,

5. Strongly condemns verbal and physical attacks against the Special
Representative of the Secretary-General and personnel in Angola of the
United Nations Angola Verification Mission II, and demands that these
attacks cease forthwith and that the Government of Angola and the
National Union take all necessary measures to ensure their safety and
security;

6. Condemns the kidnapping of a Mission military observer in
Cabinda on 23 February 1993 and demands that he be released
unharmed and unconditionally and without further delay,

7. Fully supports the Secretary-General and his Special Representative in their continuing efforts to restore the peace process and to carry
out the mandate of the Mission under extremely difficult conditions,

8. Invites the Secretary-General to seek to organize a meeting
between the Government of Angola and the National Union at the
highest possible level with a view to securing the full implementation
of the Peace Accords, which meeting is to take place in good time
before 30 April 1993, and to consider also the future role of the United
Nations in Angola, and encourages the parties to respond positively,

9. Requests the Secretary-General, pending the submission of the
report referred to in paragraph 16 of resolution 804 (1993), to present
as soon as possible a progress report on the efforts for the resumption
of the talks between the two parties in Angola at all appropriate levels,

10. Calls on all Member States, United Nations agencies and
non-governmental organizations to accord or increase humanitarian
relief assistance to Angola, and encourages the Special Representative
of the Secretary-General, with the resources at her disposal, to
coordinate the provision of humanitarian assistance to the civilian
population in need;

11. Strongly appeals to both parties strictly to abide by applicable
tules of international humanitarian law, including unimpeded access for
humanitarian assistance to the civilian population in need,

12. Appeals once again to all Member States to render economic, material and technical assistance to the Government of Angola
for the reconstruction and development of the country,

13. Looks forward to the report of the Secretary-General referred
to in paragraph 16 of resolution 804 (1993) on the situation in Angola,
together with his recommendations for the further role of the United
Nations in the peace process;

14. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimously at the 3182nd
meeting.

Security Council resolution 811 (1993) [demanding a cease-fire and inviting the Secretary-General to organize a meeting between the Angolan Government and UNITA]

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Resolution 814 (1993)
of 26 March 1993

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolutions 733 (1992) of 23 January 1992, 746
(1992) of 17 March 1992, 751 (1992) of 24 April 1992, 767 (1992)
of 27 July 1992, 775 (1992) of 28 August 1992 and 794 (1992) of 3
December 1992,

Bearing in mind General Assembly resolution 47/167 of 18
December 1992,

Commending the efforts of Member States acting pursuant to
resolution 794 (1992) to establish a secure environment for humanitarian relief operations in Somalia,

Acknowledging the need for a prompt, smooth and phased transition
from the Unified Task Force to the expanded United Nations Operation
in Somalia,

Regretting the continuing incidents of violence in Somalia and the
threat they pose to the reconciliation process,

Deploring the acts of violence against persons engaging in humanitarian efforts on behalf of the United Nations, States, and non-governmental organizations,

Noting with deep regret and concern the continuing reports of
widespread violations of international humanitarian law and the general
absence of the rule of law in Somalia,

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

Acknowledging the fundamental importance of a comprehensive and
effective programme for disarming Somali parties, including movements and factions,

Noting the need for continued humanitarian relief assistance and for
the rehabilitation of Somalia's political institutions and economy,

Concerned that the crippling famine and drought in Somalia,
compounded by the civil strife, have caused massive destruction of the
means of production and the natural and human resources of that
country,

Expressing its appreciation to the Organization of African Unity, the
League of Arab States, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and
the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries for their cooperation with,
and support of, the efforts of the United Nations in Somalia,

Also expressing its appreciation to alt Member States which have
made contributions to the fund established pursuant to paragraph 11 of
resolution 794 (1992) and to all those who have provided humanitarian
assistance to Somalia,

Commending the efforts, in difficult circumstances, of the initial
United Nations Operation in Somalia established pursuant to resolution
751 (1992),

Further expressing its appreciation for the invaluable assistance the
neighbouring countries have been providing to the international
community in its efforts to restore peace and security in Somalia and to
host large numbers of refugees displaced by the conflict, and noting the
difficulties caused to them by the presence of refugees in their
territories,

Convinced that the restoration of law and order throughout Somalia
would contribute to humanitarian relief operations, reconciliation and
political settlement, as well as to the rehabilitation of Somalia's political
institutions and economy,

Convinced also of the need for broad-based consultations and
deliberations to achieve reconciliation, agreement on the setting up of
transitional government institutions and consensus on basic principles
and steps leading to the establishment of representative democratic
institutions,

Recognizing that the re-establishment of local and regional administrative institutions is essential to the restoration of domestic tranquillity,

Encouraging the Secretary-General and his Special Representative
to continue and intensify their work at the national, regional and local
levels, including and encouraging broad participation by all sectors of
Somali society, to promote the process of political settlement and
national reconciliation and to assist the people of Somalia in rehabilitating their political institutions and economy,

Expressing its readiness to assist the people of Somalia, as appropriate, on a local, regional or national level, to participate in free and fair
elections, with a view towards achieving and implementing a political
settlement,

Welcoming the progress made at the United Nations-sponsored
informal preparatory meeting on Somali political reconciliation held at
Addis Ababa from 4 to 15 January 1993, in particular the conclusion
at that meeting of three agreements 6 by the Somali parties, including
movements and factions, and welcoming also any progress made at the
Conference on National Reconciliation which began in Addis Ababa on
15 March 1993,

Emphasizing the need for the Somali people, including movements
and factions, to show the political will to achieve security, reconciliation
and peace,

Taking note of the reports of States concerned of 17 December
1992 7 and 19 January 1993 8 and of the reports of the Secretary-General
of 19 December 1992 9 and 26 January 1993 10 on the implementation
of resolution 794 (1992),

Having examined the further report of the Secretary-General of 3, 11
and 22 March 1993, 11

Welcoming the intention of the Secretary-General to seek maximum
economy and efficiency and to keep the size of the United Nations
presence, both military and civilian, to the minimum necessary to fulfil
its mandate,

Determining that the situation in Somalia continues to threaten peace
and security in the region,

A

1. Approves the further report of the Secretary-General of 3, 11 and
22 March 1993; 11

2. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for convening
the Conference on National Reconciliation for Somalia in accordance
with the agreements reached during the informal preparatory meeting
on Somali political reconciliation in Addis Ababa in January 1993 and
for the progress achieved towards political reconciliation in Somalia,
and also for his efforts to ensure that, as appropriate, all Somalis,
including movements, factions, community leaders, women, professionals, intellectuals, elders and other representative groups are suitably
represented at such conferences,

3. Welcomes the holding of the Third United Nations Coordination
Meeting for Humanitarian Assistance for Somalia at Addis Ababa from
11 to 13 March 1993 and the willingness expressed by Governments
through this process to contribute to relief and rehabilitation efforts in
Somalia, where and when possible;

4. Requests the Secretary-General, through his Special Representative and with assistance, as appropriate, from all relevant United
Nations entities, offices and specialized agencies, to provide humanitarian and other assistance to the people of Somalia in rehabilitating their
political institutions and economy and promoting political settlement
and national reconciliation, in accordance with the recommendations
contained in his report of 3 March 1993, 12 including in particular:

(a) Assistance in the provision of relief and in the economic
rehabilitation of Somalia, based on an assessment of clear, prioritized
needs and taking into account, as appropriate, the 1993 Relief and
Rehabilitation Programme for Somalia prepared by the Department of
Humanitarian Affairs of the Secretariat;

(b) Assistance in the repatriation of refugees and displaced
persons within Somalia;

(c) Assistance to help the people of Somalia to promote and
advance political reconciliation, through broad participation by all
sectors of Somali society, and the re-establishment of national and
regional institutions and civil administration in the entire country,

(ad) Assistance in the re-establishment of Somali police, as
appropriate at the local, regional or national level, to assist in the
restoration and maintenance of peace, stability and law and order,
including in the investigation and facilitating the prosecution of serious
violations of international humanitarian law,

(e) Assistance to the people of Somalia in the development of a
coherent and integrated programme for the removal of mines throughout Somalia,

(f) Development of appropriate public information activities in
support of the United Nations activities in Somalia,

(g) Creation of conditions under which Somali civil society may
have a role, at every level, in the process of political reconciliation and
in the formulation and realization of rehabilitation and reconstruction
programmes,

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

5. Decides to expand the size of the force of the United Nations
Operation in Somalia and its mandate in accordance with the recommendations contained in paragraphs 56 to 88 of the report of the
Secretary-General of 3 March 1993 12 and the provisions of the present
resolution;

6. Authorizes the mandate for the expanded Operation for an initial
period through 31 October 1993, unless previously renewed by the
Security Council;

7. Emphasizes the crucial importance of disarmament and the urgent
need to build on the efforts of the Unified Task Force in accordance
with paragraphs 56 to 69 of the report of the Secretary-General of 3
March 1993;

8. Demands that ali Somali parties, including movements and
factions, comply fully with the commitments they have undertaken in
the agreements they concluded at the informal preparatory meeting on
Somali political reconciliation at Addis Ababa, and in particular with
their agreement on implementing the cease-fire and on modalities of
disarmament; 13

9. Also demands that all Somali parties, including movements and
factions, take all measures to ensure the safety of the personnel of the
United Nations and its agencies as well as the staff of the International
Committee of the Red Cross, intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations engaged in providing humanitarian and
other assistance to the people of Somalia in rehabilitating their political
institutions and economy and promoting political settlement and
national reconciliation;

10. Requests the Secretary-General to support from within
Somalia the implementation of the arms embargo established by
resolution 733 (1992), utilizing as available and appropriate the forces
of the expanded Operation authorized by the present resolution, and to
report on this subject, with any recommendations regarding more
effective measures if necessary, to the Security Council;

11. Calls upon all States, in particular neighbouring States, to
cooperate in the implementation of the arms embargo established by
resolution 733 (1992);

12. Also requests the Secretary-General to provide security, as
appropriate, to assist in the repatriation of refugees and the assisted
resettlement of displaced persons, utilizing Operation forces, paying
particular attention to those areas where major instability continues to
threaten peace and security in the region;

13. Reiterates its demand that all Somali parties, including
movements and factions, immediately cease and desist from all
breaches of international humanitarian law, and reaffirms that those
responsible for such acts be held individually accountable;

14. Further requests the Secretary-General, through his Special
Representative, to direct the Force Commander of the Operation to
assume responsibility for the consolidation, expansion and maintenance
of a secure environment throughout Somalia, taking account of the
particular circumstances in each locality, on an expedited basis in
accordance with the recommendations contained in his report of 3
March 1993, and in this regard to organize a prompt, smooth and
phased transition from the Unified Task Force to the expanded
Operation;

C

15. Requests the Secretary-General to maintain the fund
established pursuant to resolution 794 (1992) for the additional purpose
of receiving contributions for maintenance of forces of the expanded
Operation following the departure of forces of the Unified Task Force
and for the establishment of Somali police, and calls on Member States
to make contributions to this fund, in addition to their assessed
contributions;

16. Expresses appreciation to the United Nations agencies,
intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and the
International Committee of the Red Cross for their contributions and
assistance and requests the Secretary-General to ask them to continue
to extend financial, material and technical support to the Somali people
in all regions of the country;

17. Also requests the Secretary-General to seek, as appropriate,
pledges and contributions from States and others to assist in financing
the rehabilitation of the political institutions and economy of Somalia;

18. Further requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security
Council fully informed on action taken to implement the present
resolution, in particular to submit to the Council as soon as possible a
report containing recommendations for establishment of Somali police
forces and thereafter to report no later than every ninety days on the
progress achieved in accomplishing the objectives set out in the present
resolution;

19. Decides to conduct a formal review of the progress towards
accomplishing the purposes of the present resolution no later than 31
October 1993;

20. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimously at the 3188th meeting.

6 Ibid., document S/25168, annexes II, III and IV.
7 Ibid., Forty-seventh Year, Supplement for October,
November and December 1992, document S/24976.
8 Ibid., Forty-eighth Year, Supplement for January,
February and March 1993. document S/25126.
9 Ibid., Forty- seventh Year, Supplement for October,
November and December 1992, document S/24992.
10 Ibid., Forty-eighth Year, Supplement for January,
February and March 1993, document S/25168.
11  Ibid., documents S/25354 and Add. 1 and 2.
12 Ibid., document S/25354.
13 Ibid., document S/25168, annex III.

Security Council resolution 814 (1993) [on the expansion of the size and mandate of the UN Operation in Somalia II]

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RESOLUTION 813 (1993)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3187th meeting,
on 26 March 1993

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the question of
Liberia (S/25402),

Recalling its resolution 788 (1992) of 19 November 1992,

Further recalling the statements by the President of the Council on its
behalf on 22 January 1991 (S/22133) and 7 May 1992 (S/23886) on the situation
in Liberia,

Reaffirming its belief that the Yamoussoukro IV Accord of 30 October 1991
(S/24815) offers the best possible framework for a peaceful resolution of the
Liberian conflict by creating the necessary climate and conditions for free
and fair elections in Liberia,

Deploring that parties to the conflict in Liberia have not respected or
implemented the various accords to date, especially the Yamoussoukro IV Accord,

Noting that the continuing breach of earlier accords hinders the creation
of a climate and conditions conducive to the holding of free and fair
elections in accordance with the Yamoussoukro IV Accord,

Recognizing the need for increased humanitarian assistance,

Welcoming the continued commitment of the Economic Community of West
African States (ECOWAS) to and the efforts towards a peaceful resolution of
the Liberian conflict,

Further welcoming the endorsement and support by the Organization of
African Unity (OAU) of these efforts,

Recalling the provisions of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United
Nations,

Determining that the deterioration of the situation in Liberia
constitutes a threat to international peace and security, particularly in this
region of West Africa,

1. Approves the report of the Secretary-General on the question of
Liberia (S/25402);

2. Commends ECOWAS for its efforts to restore peace, security and
stability in Liberia;

3. Commends the OAU for its efforts in support of the peace process in
Liberia;

4. Reaffirms its belief that the Yamoussoukro IV Accord offers the best
possible framework for a peaceful resolution of the Liberian conflict by
creating the necessary conditions for free and fair elections in Liberia, and
encourages ECOWAS to continue its efforts to assist in the peaceful
implementation of this Accord;

5. Condemns the violation of the cease-fire of 28 November 1990 by any
party to the conflict;

6. Condemns the continuing armed attacks against the peace-keeping
forces of FCOWAS in Liberia by one of the parties to the conflict;

7. Reiterates its call upon all parties to respect and implement the
cease-fire and the various accords of the peace process, including the
Yamoussoukro IV Accord of 30 October 1991, and the Final Communiqué of the
Informal Consultative Group Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Five in
Liberia, issued at Geneva on 7 April 1992, to which they themselves have
agreed;

8. Welcomes the Secretary-General's appointment of
Mr. Trevor Gordon-Somers as his Special Representative for Liberia;

9. Calls upon all States strictly to abide by and comply with the
general and complete embargo on all deliveries of weapons and military
equipment to Liberia imposed by resolution 788 (1992) under Chapter VII of the
United Nations Charter;

10. Demands that all parties fully cooperate with the Secretary-General
of the United Nations and ECOWAS with a view to ensuring the full and prompt
implementation of the Yamoussoukro IV Accord of 30 October 1991;

11. Declares its readiness to consider appropriate measures in support
of ECOWAS if any party is unwilling to cooperate in implementation of the
provisions of the Yamoussoukro Accords, in particular the encampment and
disarmament provisions;

12. Reiterates its call on Member States to exercise self-restraint in
their relations with all parties to the Liberian conflict, in particular to
refrain from providing any military assistance to any of the parties and also
to refrain from taking any action that would be inimical to the peace process;

13. Reaffirms that the embargo imposed by resolution 788 (1992) shall
not apply to weapons, military equipment and military assistance destined for
the sole use of the peace-keeping forces of ECOWAS in Liberia;

14. Further commends the efforts of Member States, the United Nations
system and humanitarian organizations in providing humanitarian assistance to
the victims of the conflict in Liberia, and in this regard reaffirms its
support for increased humanitarian assistance;

15. Demands that the parties concerned refrain from any action that will
impede or obstruct the delivery of humanitarian assistance and calls upon them
to ensure the safety of all personnel involved in international humanitarian
assistance;

16. Reiterates its call upon all parties to the conflict and all others
concerned to respect strictly the provisions of international humanitarian law;

17. Requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with ECOWAS, to
consider the possibility of convening a meeting of the President of the
Interim Government of National Unity and the warring factions, after thorough
and detailed groundwork, to restate their commitment to the implementation of
the Yamoussoukro IV Accord within an agreed timetable;

18. Requests the Secretary-General to discuss with ECOWAS and the
parties concerned the contribution which the United Nations could make in
support of the implementation of the Yamoussoukro IV Accord, including the
deployment of United Nations observers;

19. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report on the
implementation of this resolution as soon as possible;

20. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 813 (1993) [on implementation of the peace process in Liberia]

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RESOLUTION 815 (1993)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3189th meeting,
on 30 March 1993

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolution 743 (1992) and all subsequent resolutions
relating to the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR),

Reaffirming in particular its commitment to ensure respect for the
sovereignty and territorial integrity of Croatia and of the other Republics
where UNPROFOR is deployed,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General dated 25 March 1993
(S/25470 and Add.1),

Deeply concerned by the continuing violations by the parties and others
concerned of their cease-fire obligations,

Determining that the situation thus created continues to constitute a
threat to peace and security in the region,

Determined 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,

1. Approves the report of the Secretary-General, in particular its
paragraph 5;

2. Reaffirms all the provisions of its resolutions 802 (1993) and
807 (1993);

3. Decides to reconsider one month after the date of this resolution,
or at any time at the request of the Secretary-General, UNPROFOR's mandate in
light of developments of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia
and the situation on the ground;

4. Decides, in this context, further to extend UNPROFOR's mandate for
an additional interim period terminating on 30 June 1993;

5. Supports the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the
International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia in their efforts to help to
define the future status of those territories comprising the United Nations
Protected Areas (UNPAs), which are integral parts of the territory of the
Republic of Croatia, and demands full respect for international humanitarian
law, and in particular the Geneva Conventions, in these Areas;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to report urgently to the Council on
how the United Nations Peace Plan for Croatia can be effectively implemented;

7. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 815 (1993) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Protection Force]

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RESOLUTION 816 (1993)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3191st meeting,
on 31 March 1993

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 781 (1992) of 9 October 1992 and 786 (1992) of
10 November 1992,

Recalling paragraph 6 of resolution 781 (1992) and paragraph 6 of
resolution 786 (1992) in which the Council undertook to consider urgently, in
the case of violations of the ban on military flights in the airspace of the
Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the further measures necessary to enforce
the ban,

Deploring the failure of some parties concerned to cooperate fully with
United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) airfield monitors in the
implementation of resolutions 781 (1992) and 786 (1992),

Deeply concerned by the various reports of the Secretary-General concerning
violations of the ban on military flights in the airspace of the Republic of
Bosnia and Herzegovina (S/24783, $/24810, S/24840, S$/24870, S/24900 and Add.1
to 31),

Deeply concerned in particular by the Secretary-General’s letters to the
President of the Security Council of 12 and 16 March 1993 (S/25443 and S$/25444)
concerning new blatant violations of the ban on military flights in the airspace
of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and recalling in this regard the
statement by the President of the Security Council of 17 March 1993 (S/25426),
and in particular the reference to the bombing of villages in the Republic of
Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Recalling the provisions of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United
Nations,

Determining that the grave situation in the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina continues to be a threat to international peace and security,

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

1. Decides to extend the ban established by resolution 781 (1992) to
cover flights by all fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft in the airspace of the
Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, this ban not to apply to flights authorized
by UNPROFOR in accordance with paragraph 2 below;

2. Requests UNPROFOR to modify the mechanism referred to in paragraph 3
of resolution 781 (1992) so as to provide for the authorization, in the airspace
of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, of humanitarian flights and other
flights consistent with relevant resolutions of the Council;

3. Requests UNPROFOR to continue to monitor compliance with the ban on
flights in the airspace of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and calls on
all parties urgently to cooperate with UNPROFOR in making practical arrangements
for the close monitoring of authorized flights and improving the notification
procedures;

4. Authorizes Member States, seven days after the adoption of this
resolution, acting nationally or through regional organizations or arrangements,
to take, under the authority of the Security Council and subject to close
coordination with the Secretary-General and UNPROFOR, all necessary measures in
the airspace of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the event of further
violations, to ensure compliance with the ban on flights referred to in
paragraph 1 above, and proportionate to the specific circumstances and the
nature of the flights;

5. Requests the Member States concerned, the Secretary~General and
UNPROFOR to coordinate closely on the measures they are taking to implement
paragraph 4 above, including the rules of engagement, and on the starting date
of its implementation, which should be no later than seven days from the date
when the authority conferred by paragraph 4 above takes effect, and to report
the starting date to the Council through the Secretary-General;

6. Decides that, in the event of the Co-Chairmen of the Steering
Committee of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia notifying the
Council that all the Bosnian parties have accepted their proposals ona
settlement before the starting date referred to in paragraph 5 above, the
measures set forth in the present resolution will be subsumed into the measures
for implementing that settlement;

7. Also requests the Member States concerned to inform the
Secretary-General immediately of any actions they take in exercise of the
authority conferred by paragraph 4 above;

8. Requests further the Secretary-General to report regularly to the
Council on the matter and to inform it immediately of any actions taken by the
Member States concerned in exercise of the authority conferred by paragraph 4
above;

9. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 816 (1993) [on extension of the ban on military flights in the airspace of Bosnia and Herzegovina]

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RESOLUTION 817 (1993)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3196th meeting,
on 7 April 1993

The Security Council,

Having examined the application for admission to the United Nations in
document S/25147,

Noting that the applicant fulfils the criteria for membership in the
United Nations laid down in Article 4 of the Charter,

Noting however that a difference has arisen over the name of the State,
which needs to be resolved in the interest of the maintenance of peaceful and
good-neighbourly relations in the region,

Welcoming the readiness of the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of
the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia, at the request of the
Secretary-General, to use their good offices to settle the above-mentioned
difference, and to promote confidence-building measures among the parties,

Taking note of the contents of the letters contained in documents
8/25541, S/25542 and S/25543 received from the parties,

1. Urges the parties to continue to cooperate with the Co-Chairmen of
the Steering Committee of the International Conference on the Former
Yugoslavia in order to arrive at a speedy settlement of their difference;

2. Recommends to the General Assembly that the State whose application
is contained in document S/25147 be admitted to membership in the United
Nations, this State being provisionally referred to for all purposes within
the United Nations as "the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" pending
settlement of the difference that has arisen over the name of the State;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on the
outcome of the initiative taken by the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee
of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia.

Security Council resolution 817 (1993) [on admission of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to membership in the United Nations]

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RESOLUTION 818 (1993)

Adopted by the Security Council at _ its 3198th meeting,
on 14 April 1993

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolutions 782 (1992) of 13 October 1992 and 797 (1992)
of 16 December 1992,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General dated 2 April 1993
(S/25518),

Welcoming the efforts of the Secretary-General to implement fully the
mandate entrusted to ONUMOZ,

Reiterating the importance it attaches to the General Peace Agreement for
Mozambique (S/24635) and to the timely fulfilment by all parties in good faith
of the obligations contained therein,

Seriously concerned at delays in the implementation of major aspects of
the Agreement,

Noting the efforts of the Government of Mozambique and the Resistencia
Nacional Mocambicana (RENAMO) to maintain the cease-fire,

1. Notes with appreciation the report of the Secretary-General dated
2 April 1993 (S/25518) and the recommendations contained therein;

 2. Calls upon the Government of Mozambique and RENAMO to cooperate
fully with the Secretary-General and his Special Representative in the full
and timely implementation of the mandate of ONUMOZ;

3. Stresses its concern about the delays and difficulties which are
seriously affecting the timetable for implementation of the peace process
envisaged in the Agreement and in the report of the Secretary-General
containing the operational plan for ONUMOZ (S/24892 and Corr.1 and Add.1);

4. Urges the Government of Mozambique and RENAMO to take urgent and
determined steps to comply with the commitments they entered into within the
framework of the above-mentioned Agreement, in particular with respect to the
concentration, assembly and demobilization of their armed troops and the
formation of the new unified armed forces;

5. Further urges the Government of Mozambique and RENAMO, in this
context, to initiate the training of the first elements of the new Mozambican
Defence Force (FADM) as soon as possible, and calls upon the countries which
have offered assistance to cooperate in this respect, with a view to the
earliest possible completion of the arrangements for such training;

6. Welcomes the initiatives and readiness of both parties to convene as
soon as possible a meeting between the President of the Republic of Mozambique
and the President of RENAMO, in order to address major issues pertaining to
peace in Mozambique;

7. Strongly appeals to RENAMO to ensure the effective and uninterrupted
functioning of the joint Commissions and monitoring mechanisms;

8. Strongly appeals also to both the Government of Mozambique and
RENAMO to allow timely investigation of all cease-fire violations and to
ensure the freedom of movement of people and goods as foreseen in the
Agreement;

9. Welcomes the Secretary-General's intention to ensure prompt
deployment of ONUMOZ military contingents, and calls upon troop-contributing
countries to expedite the dispatch of their troops earmarked for service in
ONUMOZ;

10. Strongly urges the Government of Mozambique and RENAMO to finalize,
in consultation with the Secretary-General, the precise timetable for the full
implementation of the provisions of the General Peace Agreement, including the
separation, concentration and demobilization of forces, as well as for the
elections;

11. Stresses the importance it attaches to the early signature of the
status of forces agreement between the Government of Mozambique and the United
Nations to facilitate the free, efficient and effective operation of ONUMOZ;

12. Strongly urges both sides to guarantee ONUMOZ's freedom of movement
and verification capabilities pursuant to the commitments made under the
General Peace Agreement;

13. Appreciates the assistance and pledges made by Member States in
support of the peace process, and encourages the donor community to provide
appropriate and prompt assistance for the implementation of major aspects of
the Agreement;

14. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council informed
of developments regarding the full implementation of the provisions of the
General Peace Agreement, including on progress in the consultations with the
Government of Mozambique and RENAMO concerning the finalization of the precise
timetable for separation, concentration and demobilization of forces, as well
as for the elections and to submit a further report to the Council by
30 June 1993;

15. Expresses its confidence in the Secretary-General's Special
Representative and its appreciation for the work he has done to date in
coordinating all aspects of the Agreement;

16. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 818 (1993) [on implementation of the General Peace Agreement for Mozambique]

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RESOLUTION 819 (1993)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3199th meeting,
on 16 April 1993

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolution 713 (1991) of 25 September 1991 and all its
subsequent relevant resolutions,

Taking note that the International Court of Justice in its Order of
8 April 1993 in the case concerning application of the Convention on the
Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Bosnia and Herzegovina v.
Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)) unanimously indicated as a provisional
measure that the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and
Montenegro) should immediately, in pursuance of its undertaking in the
Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide of
9 December 1948, take all measures within its power to prevent the commission
of the crime of genocide,

Reaffirming the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political
independence of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Reaffirming its call on the parties and others concerned to observe
immediately the cease-fire throughout the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Reaffirming its condemnation of all violations of international
humanitarian law, including, in particular, the practice of “ethnic cleansing",

Concerned by the pattern of hostilities by Bosnian Serb paramilitary
units against towns and villages in eastern Bosnia and in this regard
reaffirming that any taking or acquisition of territory by the threat or use
of force, including through the practice of "ethnic cleansing", is unlawful
and unacceptable,

Deeply alarmed at the information provided by the Secretary-General to
the Security Council on 16 April 1993 on the rapid deterioration of the
situation in Srebrenica and its surrounding areas, as a result of the
continued deliberate armed attacks and shelling of the innocent civilian
population by Bosnian Serb paramilitary units,

Strongly condemning the deliberate interdiction by Bosnian Serb
paramilitary units of humanitarian assistance convoys,

Also strongly condemning the actions taken by Bosnian Serb paramilitary
units against UNPROFOR, in particular, their refusal to guarantee the safety
and freedom of movement of UNPROFOR personnel,

Aware that a tragic humanitarian emergency has already developed in
Srebrenica and its surrounding areas as a direct consequence of the brutal
actions of Bosnian Serb paramilitary units, forcing the large-scale
displacement of civilians, in particular women, children and the elderly,

Recalling the provisions of resolution 815 (1993) on the mandate of
UNPROFOR and in that context acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the
United Nations,

1. Demands that all parties and others concerned treat Srebrenica and
its surroundings as a safe area which should be free from any armed attack or
any other hostile act;

2. Demands also to that effect the immediate cessation of armed attacks
by Bosnian Serb paramilitary units against Srebrenica and their immediate
withdrawal from the areas surrounding Srebrenica;

3. Demands that the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and
Montenegro) immediately cease the supply of military arms, equipment and
services to the Bosnian Serb paramilitary units in the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina;

4. Requests the Secretary-General, with a view to monitoring the
humanitarian situation in the safe area, to take immediate steps to increase
the presence of UNPROFOR in Srebrenica and its surroundings; demands that all
parties and others concerned cooperate fully and promptly with UNPROFOR
towards that end; and requests the Secretary-General to report urgently
thereon to the Security Council;

5. Reaffirms that any taking or acquisition of territory by the threat
or use of force, including through the practice of "ethnic cleansing", is
unlawful and unacceptable;

6. Condemns and rejects the deliberate actions of the Bosnian Serb
party to force the evacuation of the civilian population from Srebrenica and
its surrounding areas as well as from other parts of the Republic of Bosnia
and Herzegovina as part of its overall abhorrent campaign of “ethnic
cleansing";

7. Reaffirms its condemnation of all violations of international
humanitarian law, in particular the practice of "ethnic cleansing" and
reaffirms that those who commit or order the commission of such acts shall be
held individually responsible in respect of such acts;

8. Demands the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance to all
parts of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in particular to the civilian
population of Srebrenica and its surrounding areas and recalls that such
impediments to the delivery of humanitarian assistance constitute a serious
violation of international humanitarian law;

9. Urges the Secretary-General and the United Nations High Commissioner
for Refugees to use all the resources at their disposal within the scope of
the relevant resolutions of the Council to reinforce the existing humanitarian
operations in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina in particular Srebrenica
and its surroundings;

10. Further demands that all parties guarantee the safety and full
freedom of movement of UNPROFOR and of all other United Nations personnel as
well as members of humanitarian organizations;

11. Further requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with UNHCR
and UNPROFOR, to arrange for the safe transfer of the wounded and ill
civilians from Srebrenica and its surrounding areas and to urgently report
thereon to the Council;

12. Decides to send, as soon as possible, a mission of members of the
Security Council to the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to ascertain the
situation and report thereon to the Security Council;

13. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter and to consider
further steps to achieve a solution in conformity with relevant resolutions of
the Council.

Security Council resolution 819 (1993) [demanding that Srebrenica and the surrounding areas, Bosnia and Herzegovina, be treated as a safe area]

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RESOLUTION 820 (1993)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3200th meeting,
on 17 April 1993

The Security Council,
Reaffirming all its earlier relevant resolutions,

Having considered the reports of the Secretary-General on the peace talks
held by the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International
Conference on the Former Yugoslavia (S/25221, S/25248, S/25403 and S/25479),

Reaffirming the need for a lasting peace settlement to be signed by all
of the Bosnian parties,

Reaffirming the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political
independence of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Reaffirming once again that any taking of territory by force or any
practice of "ethnic cleansing" is unlawful and totally unacceptable, and

insisting that all displaced persons be enabled to return in peace to their
former homes,

Reaffirming in this regard its resolution 808 (1993) in which it decided
that an international tribunal shall be established for the prosecution of
persons responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law
committed in the territory of the former Yugoslavia since 1991 and requested
the Secretary-General to submit a report at the earliest possible date,

Deeply alarmed and concerned about the magnitude of the plight of
innocent victims of the conflict in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Expressing its condemnation of all the activities carried out in
violation of resolutions 757 (1992) and 787 (1992) between the territory of
the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and Serb-controlled
areas in the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Deeply concerned by the position of the Bosnian Serb party as reported in
paragraphs 17, 18 and 19 of the report of the Secretary-General of
26 March 1993 (S/25479),

Recalling the provisions of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United
Nations,

A

1. Commends the peace plan for Bosnia and Herzegovina in the form
agreed to by two of the Bosnian parties and set out in the report of the
Secretary-General of 26 March 1993 (S/25479), namely the Agreement on Interim
Arrangements (annex I), the nine Constitutional Principles (annex II), the
provisional provincial map (annex III) and the Agreement for Peace in Bosnia
and Herzegovina (annex IV);

2. Welcomes the fact that this plan has now been accepted in full by
two of the Bosnian parties;

3. Expresses its grave concern at the refusal so far of the Bosnian
Serb party to accept the Agreement on Interim Arrangements and the provisional
provincial map, and calls on that party to accept the peace plan in full;

4. Demands that all parties and others concerned continue to observe
the cease-fire and refrain from any further hostilities;

5. Demands full respect for the right of the United Nations Protection
Force (UNPROFOR) and the international humanitarian agencies to free and
unimpeded access to all areas in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and
that all parties, in particular the Bosnian Serb party and others concerned,
cooperate fully with them and take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of
their personnel;

6. Condemns once again all violations of international humanitarian
law, including in particular the practice of "ethnic cleansing” and the
massive, organized and systematic detention and rape of women, and reaffirms
that those who commit or have committed or order or have ordered the
commission of such acts will be held individually responsible in respect of
such acts;

7. Reaffirms its endorsement of the principles that all statements or
commitments made under duress, particularly those relating to land and
property, are wholly null and void and that all displaced persons have the
right to return in peace to their former homes and should be assisted to do so;

8. Declares its readiness to take all the necessary measures to assist
the parties in the effective implementation of the peace plan once it has been
agreed in full by all the parties, and requests the Secretary-General to
submit to the Council at the earliest possible date, and if possible not later
than nine days after the adoption of the present resolution, a report
containing an account of the preparatory work for the implementation of the
proposals referred to in paragraph 28 of the Secretary-General's report of
26 March 1993 (S/25479) and detailed proposals for the implementation of the
peace plan, including arrangements for the effective international control of
heavy weapons, based inter alia on consultations with Member States, acting
nationally or through regional organizations or arrangements;

9. Encourages Member States, acting nationally or through regional
organizations or arrangements, to cooperate effectively with the
Secretary-General in his efforts to assist the parties in implementing the
peace plan in accordance with paragraph 8 above;

B

Determined to strengthen the implementation of the measures imposed by
its earlier relevant resolutions,

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

10. Decides that the provisions set forth in paragraphs 12 to 30 below
shall, to the extent that they establish obligations beyond those established
by its earlier relevant resolutions, come into force nine days after the date
of the adoption of the present resolution unless the Secretary-General has
reported to the Council that the Bosnian Serb party has joined the other
parties in signing the peace plan and in implementing it and that the Bosnian
Serbs have ceased their military attacks;

11. Decides further that if, at any time after the submission of the
above-mentioned report of the Secretary-General, the Secretary-General reports
to the Council that the Bosnian Serbs have renewed their military attacks or
failed to comply with the peace plan, the provisions set forth in
paragraphs 12 to 30 below shall come into force immediately;

12. Decides 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;

13. Decides that all States, in implementing the measures imposed by
resolutions 757 (1992), 760 (1992), 787 (1992) and the present resolution,
shall take steps to prevent diversion to the territory of the Federal Republic
of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) of commodities and products said to be
destined for other places, in particular 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;

14. Demands that all parties and others concerned cooperate fully with
UNPROFOR in the fulfilment of its immigration and customs control functions
deriving from resolution 769 (1992);

15. Decides that transshipments of commodities and products through the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) on the Danube shall be
permitted only if specifically authorized by the Committee established by
resolution 724 (1991) and that each vessel so authorized must be subject to
effective monitoring while passing along the Danube between Vidin/Calafat and
Mohacs;

16. Confirms that no vessels (a) registered in the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) or (b) in which a majority or controlling
interest is held by a person or undertaking in or operating from the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) or (c) suspected of having
violated or being in violation of resolutions 713 (1991), 757 (1992),
787 (1992) or the present resolution shall be permitted to pass through
installations, including river locks or canals within the territory of Member
States, and calls upon the riparian States to ensure that adequate monitoring
is provided to all cabotage traffic involving points that are situated between
Vidin/Calafat and Mohacs;

17. Reaffirms the responsibility of riparian States to take necessary
measures to ensure that shipping on the Danube is in accordance with
resolutions 713 (1991), 757 (1992), 787 (1992) and the present resolution,
including any measures under the authority of the Security Council to halt or
otherwise control all shipping in order to inspect and verify their cargoes
and destinations, to ensure effective monitoring and to ensure strict
implementation of the relevant resolutions, and reiterates its request in
resolution 787 (1992) to all States, including non-riparian States, to
provide, acting nationally or through regional organizations or arrangements,
such assistance as may be required by the riparian States, notwithstanding the
restrictions on navigation set out in the international agreements which apply
to the Danube;

18. Requests the Committee established by resolution 724 (1991) to make
periodic reports to the Security Council on information submitted to the
Committee regarding alleged violations of the relevant resolutions,
identifying where possible persons or entities, including vessels, reported to
be engaged in such violations;

19. Reminds States of the importance of strict enforcement of measures
imposed under Chapter VII of the Charter, and calls upon them to bring
proceedings against persons and entities violating the measures imposed by
resolutions 713 (1991), 757 (1992), 787 (1992) and the present resolution and
to impose appropriate penalties;

20. Welcomes the role of the international Sanctions Assistance Missions
in support of the implementation of the measures imposed under resolutions
713 (1991), 757 (1992), 787 (1992) and the present resolution and the
appointment of the Sanctions Coordinator by the Conference on Security and
Cooperation in Europe and invites the Sanctions Coordinator and the Sanctions
Assistance Missions to work in close cooperation with the Committee
established by resolution 724 (1991);

21. Decides that States in which there are funds, including any funds
derived from property, (a) of the authorities in the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), or (b) of commercial, industrial or public
utility undertakings in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and
Montenegro), or (c) controlled directly or indirectly by such authorities or
undertakings or by entities, wherever located or organized, owned or
controlled by such authorities or undertakings, shall require all persons and
entities within their own territories holding such funds to freeze them to
ensure that they are not made available directly or indirectly to or for the
benefit of the authorities in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and
Montenegro) or to any commercial, industrial or public utility undertaking in
the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), and calls on all
States to report to the Committee established by resolution 724 (1991) on
actions taken pursuant to this paragraph;

22. Decides to prohibit the transport of all commodities and products
across the land borders or to or from the ports of the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), the only exceptions being:

(a) The importation of medical supplies and foodstuffs into the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) as provided for in resolution
757 (1992), in which connection the Committee established by resolution
724 (1991) will draw up rules for monitoring to ensure full compliance with
this and other relevant resolutions;

(b) The importation of other essential humanitarian supplies into the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) approved on a
case-by-case basis under the no-objection procedure by the Committee
established by resolution 724 (1991);

(c) Strictly limited transshipments through the territory of the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), when authorized on an
exceptional basis by the Committee established by resolution 724 (1991),
provided that nothing in this paragraph shall affect transshipment on the
Danube in accordance with paragraph 15 above;

23. Decides that each State neighbouring the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) shall prevent the passage of all freight
vehicles and rolling stock into or out of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
(Serbia and Montenegro), except at a strictly limited number of road and rail
border crossing points, the location of which shall be notified by each
neighbouring State to the Committee established by resolution 724 (1991) and
approved by the Committee;

24. Decides that all States shall impound all vessels, freight vehicles,
rolling stock and aircraft in their territories in which a majority or
controlling interest is held by a person or undertaking in or operating from
the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and that these
vessels, freight vehicles, rolling stock and aircraft may be forfeit to the
seizing State upon a determination that they have been in violation of
resolutions 713 (1991), 757 (1992), 787 (1992) or the present resolution;

25. Decides that all States shall detain pending investigation all
vessels, freight vehicles, rolling stock, aircraft and cargoes found in their
territories and suspected of having violated or being in violation of
resolutions 713 (1991), 757 (1992), 787 (1992) or the present resolution, and
that, upon a determination that they have been in violation, such vessels,
freight vehicles, rolling stock and aircraft shall be impounded and, where
appropriate, they and their cargoes may be forfeit to the detaining State;

26. Confirms that States may charge the expense of impounding vessels,
freight vehicles, rolling stock and aircraft to their owners;

27. Decides to prohibit the provision of services, both financial and
non-financial, to any person or body for purposes of any business carried on
in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) the only
exceptions being telecommunications, postal services, legal services
consistent with resolution 757 (1992) and, as approved, on a case-by-case
basis by the Committee established by resolution 724 (1991), services whose
supply may be necessary for humanitarian or other exceptional purposes;

28. Decides to prohibit all commercial maritime traffic from entering
the territorial sea of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and
Montenegro) except when authorized on a case-by-case basis by the Committee
established by resolution 724 (1991) or in case of force majeure;

29. Reaffirms the authority of States acting under paragraph 12 of
resolution 787 (1992) to use such measures commensurate with the specific
circumstances as may be necessary under the authority of the Security Council
to enforce the present resolution and its other relevant resolutions,
including in the territorial sea of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia
and Montenegro) ;

30. Confirms that the provisions set forth in paragraphs 12 to 29 above,
strengthening the implementation of the measures imposed by its earlier
relevant resolutions, do not apply to activities related to UNPROFOR, the
International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia or the European Community
Monitor Mission;

c

Desirous of achieving the full readmittance of the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) to the international community once it has
fully implemented the relevant resolutions of the Council,

31. Expresses its readiness, after all three Bosnian parties have
accepted the peace plan and on the basis of verified evidence, provided by the
Secretary-General, that the Bosnian Serb party is cooperating in good faith in
effective implementation of the plan, to review all the measures in the
present resolution and its other relevant resolutions with a view to gradually
lifting them;

32. Invites all States to consider what contribution they can make to
the reconstruction of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina;

33. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 820 (1993) [on the peace plan for Bosnia and Herzegovina and the strengthening of the measures imposed by the earlier resolutions on the situation in the former Yugoslavia]

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RESOLUTION 821 (1993)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3204th meeting,
on 28 April 1993

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolution 713 (1991) of 25 September 1991 and all
subsequent relevant resolutions,

Considering that the State formerly known as the Socialist Federal Republic
of Yugoslavia has ceased to exist,

Recalling resolution 757 (1992) of 30 May 1992 which notes that "the claim
by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) to continue
automatically the membership of the former Socialist Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia in the United Nations has not been generally accepted",

Recalling also its resolution 777 (1992) of 19 September 1992, in which it
recommended to the General Assembly that it decide that the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) should apply for membership in the United
Nations and that it shall not participate in the work of the General Assembly,

Recalling further that the General Assembly by resolution 47/1 of
22 September 1992, having received the recommendation of the Security Council of
19 September 1992, considered that the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia
and Montenegro) could not continue automatically the membership of the former
Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in the United Nations; and therefore
decided that the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) should
apply for membership in the United Nations and that it shall not participate in
the work of the General Assembly,

Recalling further that in its resolution 777 (1992) the Council decided to
consider the matter again before the end of the main part of the forty-seventh
session of the General Assembly, and that in December 1992 the members of the
Council agreed to keep the subject-matter of resolution 777 (1992) under
continuous review and to consider it again at a later date (S/24924),

1. Reaffirms that the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and
Montenegro) cannot continue automatically the membership of the former Socialist
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in the United Nations; and therefore recommends
to the General Assembly that, further to the decisions taken in resolution 47/1,
it decide that the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) shall
not participate in the work of the Economic and Social Council;

2. Decides to consider the matter again before the end of the
forty-seventh session of the General Assembly.

Security Council resolution 821 (1993) [on the non-participation of Yugoslavia in the work of the Economic and Social Council]

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RESOLUTION 822 (1993)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3205th meeting,
on 30 April 1993

The Security Council,

Recalling the statements of the President of the Security Council of
29 January 1993 (S/25199) and of 6 April 1993 (S/25539) concerning the
Nagorny-Karabakh conflict,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General dated 14 April 1993
(S/25600),

Expressing its serious concern at the deterioration of the relations
between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan,

Noting with alarm the escalation in armed hostilities and, in particular,
the latest invasion of the Kelbadjar district of the Republic of Azerbaijan by
local Armenian forces,

Concerned that this situation endangers peace and security in the region,
Expressing grave concern at the displacement of a large number of civilians

and the humanitarian emergency in the region, in particular in the Kelbadjar
district,

Reaffirming the respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of all
States in the region,

Reaffirming also the inviolability of international borders and the
inadmissibility of the use of force for the acquisition of territory,

Expressing its support for the peace process being pursued within the
framework of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and deeply
concerned at the disruptive effect that the escalation in armed hostilities can
have on that process,

1. Demands the immediate cessation of all hostilities and hostile acts
with a view to establishing a durable cease-fire, as well as immediate
withdrawal of all occupying forces from the Kelbadjar district and other
recently occupied areas of Azerbaijan;

2. Urges the parties concerned immediately to resume negotiations for the
resolution of the conflict within the framework of the peace process of the
Minsk Group of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and refrain
from any action that will obstruct a peaceful solution of the problem;

3. Calls for unimpeded access for international humanitarian relief
efforts in the region, in particular in all areas affected by the conflict in
order to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population and reaffirms that
all parties are bound to comply with the principles and rules of international
humanitarian law;

4. Requests the Secretary~General, in consultation with the
Chairman-in-Office of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe as
well as the Chairman of the Minsk Group of the Conference to assess the
situation in the region, in particular in the Kelbadjar district of Azerbaijan,
and to submit a further report to the Council;

5. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 822 (1993) [on the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan]

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Resolution 823 (1993)
of 30 April 1993

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolutions 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991, 747 (1992)
of 24 March 1992, 785 (1992) of 30 October 1992, 793 (1992) of 30
November 1992, 804 (1993) of 29 January 1993 and 811 (1993) of 12
March 1993,

Recalling its resolution 804 (1993), in particular paragraph 15, in
which it decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Angola
Verification Mission II for a period of three months, until 30 April
1993,

Extending its support to the current and ongoing peace talks in
Abidjan between the Government of Angola and the National Union
for the Total Independence of Angola under United Nations auspices
and chairmanship, and expressing the hope that those talks will result
in an immediate cease-fire and in the full implementation of the Peace
Accords for Angola,

Gravely concerned at the continuing attacks against international
humanitarian flights operating in Angola, in particular the recent
shooting down of a World Food Programme airplane,

Taking into account the letter dated 29 April 1993 from the
Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, 9

1. Decides to extend the existing mandate of the United Nations
Angola Verification Mission I until 31 May 1993;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to it as soon as the
situation warrants, and in any case before 31 May 1993, a report on the
situation in Angola with his recommendations for the further role of the
United Nations in the peace process and in the meantime to keep the
Council regularly informed;

3. Stresses its readiness to take action promptly, at any time within
the period of the mandate authorized by the present resolution, on the
recommendation of the Secretary-General, to expand substantially the
United Nations presence in Angola in the event of significant progress
in the peace process;

4. Condemns the attacks against international humanitarian flights
operating in Angola and demands that these attacks cease forthwith and
that both parties, in particular the National Union for the Total
Independence of Angola, take all necessary measures to ensure the
safety of these flights as well as the security of Mission personnel;

5. Decides to remain seized of the matter

Adopted unanimously at the 3206th meeting.

9 Ibid., document S/25690.

Security Council resolution 823 (1993) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Angola Verification Mission II]

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RESOLUTION 824 (1993)

Adopted by the Security Council at its
3208th meeting, on 6 May 1993

The Security Council,

Reaffirming all its earlier relevant resolutions,

Reaffirming also the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political
independence of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Having considered the report of the Mission of the Security Council to the
Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (S/25700) authorized by resolution
819 (1993), and in particular, its recommendations that the concept of safe
areas be extended to other towns in need of safety,

Reaffirming again its condemnation of all violations of international
humanitarian law, in particular, ethnic cleansing and all practices conducive
thereto, as well as the denial or the obstruction of access of civilians to
humanitarian aid and services such as medical assistance and basic utilities,

Taking into consideration the urgent security and humanitarian needs faced
by several towns in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina as exacerbated by the
constant influx of large numbers of displaced persons including, in particular,
the sick and wounded,

Taking also into consideration the formal request submitted by the Republic
of Bosnia and Herzegovina (S/25718),

Deeply concerned at the continuing armed hostilities by Bosnian Serb
paramilitary units against several towns in the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina and determined to ensure peace and stability throughout the country,
most immediately in the towns of Sarajevo, Tuzla, Zepa, Gorazde, Bihac, as well
as Srebrenica,

Convinced that the threatened towns and their surroundings should be
treated as safe areas, free from armed attacks and from any other hostile acts
which endanger the well-being and the safety of their inhabitants,

Aware in this context of the unique character of the city of Sarajevo, as a
multicultural, multi-ethnic and pluri-religious centre which exemplifies the
viability of coexistence and interrelations between all the communities of the
Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and of the need to preserve it and avoid its
further destruction,

Affirming that nothing in the present resolution should be construed as
contradicting or in any way departing from the spirit or the letter of the peace
plan for the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Convinced that treating the towns referred to above as safe areas will
contribute to the early implementation of the peace plan,

Convinced also that further steps must be taken as necessary to achieve the
security of all such safe areas,

Recalling the provisions of resolution 815 (1993) on the mandate of
UNPROFOR and in that context acting under Chapter VII of the Charter,

1. Welcomes the report of the Mission of the Security Council established
pursuant to resolution 819 (1993), and in particular its recommendations
concerning safe areas;

2. Demands that any taking of territory by force cease immediately;

3. Declares that the capital city of the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Sarajevo, and other such threatened areas, in particular the towns
of Tuzla, Zepa, Gorazde, Bihac, as well as Srebrenica, and their surroundings
should be treated as safe areas by all the parties concerned and should be free
from armed attacks and from any other hostile act;

4. Further declares that in these safe areas the following should be
observed:

(a) The immediate cessation of armed attacks or any hostile act against
these safe areas, and the withdrawal of all Bosnian Serb military or
paramilitary units from these towns to a distance wherefrom they cease to
constitute a menace to their security and that of their inhabitants to be
monitored by United Nations military observers;

(b) Full respect by all parties of the rights of the United Nations
Protection Force (UNPROFOR) and the international humanitarian agencies to free
and unimpeded access to all safe-areas in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
and full respect for the safety of the personnel engaged in these operations;

5. Demands to that end that all parties and others concerned cooperate
fully with UNPROFOR and take any necessary measures to respect these safe areas;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to take appropriate measures with a
view to monitoring the humanitarian situation in the safe areas and to that end,
authorizes the strengthening of UNPROFOR by an additional 50 United Nations
military observers, together with related equipment and logistical support; and
in this connection, also demands that all parties and all others concerned
cooperate fully and promptly with UNPROFOR;

7. Declares its readiness, in the event of the failure by any party to
comply with the present resolution, to consider immediately the adoption of any
additional measures necessary with a view to its full implementation, including
to ensure respect for the safety of United Nations personnel;

8. Declares also that arrangements pursuant to the present resolution
shall remain in force up until the provisions for the cessation of hostilities,
separation of forces and supervision of heavy weaponry as envisaged in the peace
plan for the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, are implemented;

9. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 824 (1993) [on treatment of certain towns and surroundings in Bosnia and Herzegovina as safe areas]

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