Resolution 764 (1992)
of 13 July 1992

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolutions 713 (1991) of 25 September
1991, 721 (1991) of 27 November 1991, 724 (1991) of 15
December 1991, 727 (1992) of 8 January 1992, 740 (1992) of 7
February 1992, 743 (1992) of 21 February 1992, 749 (1992) of
7 April 1992, 752 (1992) of 15 May 1992, 757 (1992) of 30 May
1992, 758 (1992) of 8 June 1992, 760 (1992) of 18 June 1992,
761 (1992) of 29 June 1992 and 762 (1992) of 30 June 1992,

Noting with appreciation the further report of the Secretary-General of 10 July 1992 60 submitted pursuant to Security
Council resolutions 757 (1992), 758 (1992) and 761 (1992),

Disturbed by the continuing violation of the Sarajevo
airport agreement of 5 June 1992,” in which the parties agreed,
inter alia:

- That all anti-aircraft weapon systems would be withdrawn from positions from which they could engage
the airport and its air approaches,

- That all artillery, mortar, ground-to-ground missile
systems and tanks within range of the airport would
be concentrated in areas agreed by the United
Nations Protection Force and subject to its observation at the firing line,

- To establish security corridors between the airport
and the city, under the Force’s control, to ensure the
safe movement of humanitarian aid and related
personnel,

Deeply concerned about the safety of the Force’s personnel,

Cognizant of the magnificent work being done in Sarajevo
by the Force and its leadership, despite the conditions of great
difficulty and danger,
Aware of the enormous difficulties in the evacuation by air
of cases of special humanitarian concern,

Deeply disturbed by the situation which now prevails in
Sarajevo and by many reports and indications of deteriorating
conditions throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Commending the determination and courage of all those
who are participating in the humanitarian effort,

Deploring the continuation of the fighting in Bosnia and
Herzegovina which is rendering difficult the provision of
humanitarian assistance in Sarajevo and its environs, as well as
in other areas of the Republic,

Noting that the reopening of Sarajevo airport for humanitarian purposes constitutes a first step in establishing a security
zone encompassing Sarajevo and its airport,

Recalling the obligations under international humanitarian
law, in particular the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, 65

Stressing once again the imperative need to find an urgent
negotiated political solution for the situation in Bosnia and
Herzegovina,

1. Approves the further report of the Secretary-General
of 10 July 1992% on the implementation of Security Council
resolutions 757 (1992), 758 (1992) and 761 (1992);

2. Authorizes the Secretary-General to deploy immediately additional elements of the United Nations Protection Force
to ensure the security and functioning of Sarajevo airport and
the delivery of humanitarian assistance, in accordance with
paragraph 12 of his report;

3. Reiterates its call on all parties and others concerned
to comply fully with the agreement of 5 June 1992 and to
cease immediately any hostile military activity in Bosnia and
Herzegovina;

4. Commends the untiring efforts and the bravery of the
Force for its role in securing humanitarian relief in Sarajevo
and its environs;

5. Demands that all parties and others concerned
cooperate fully with the Force and international humanitarian
agencies to facilitate the evacuation by air of cases of special
humanitarian concern;

6. Calls on all parties and others concerned to cooperate
with the Force and international) humanitarian agencies to
facilitate the provision of humanitarian aid to other areas of
Bosnia and Herzegovina which remain in desperate need of
assistance;

7. Reiterates its demand that all parties and others
concerned take the necessary measures to secure the safety of
Force personnel;

8. Calls again on all parties concerned to resolve their
differences through a negotiated political solution to the
problems in the region and to that end to cooperate with the
renewed efforts of the European Community and its member
States, with the support of the States participating in the
Conference on Security and Cooperation in Furope, within the
framework of the Conference on Yugoslavia, and in particular
to respond positively to the invitation of the Chairman of the
Conference to talks on 15 July 1992,

9. Requests the Secretary-General to keep close contact
with the developments within the framework of the Conference
on Yugoslavia and to assist in finding a negotiated political
solution for the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina;

10. Reaffirms that all parties are bound to comply with the
obligations under international humanitarian Jaw and in
particular the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, 65 and
that persons who commit or order the commission of grave
breaches of the Conventions are individually responsible in
respect of such breaches;

11. Requests the Secretary-General to keep under continuous review any further measure that may be required to ensure
unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance;

12. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimous at the 3O93rd
meeting.

Security Council resolution 764 (1992) [on deployment of additional elements of the UN Protection Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina]

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Resolution 765 (1992)
of 16 July 1992

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 392 (1976) of 19 June 1976, 473
(1980) of 13 June 1980, 554 (1984) of 17 August 1984 and 556
(1984) of 23 October 1984,

Gravely concerned by the escalating violence in South
Africa, which is causing a heavy loss of human life and by its
consequences for the peaceful negotiations aimed at creating a
democratic, non-racial and united South Africa,

Concerned that the continuation of this situation would
seriously jeopardize peace and security in the region,

Recalling the Declaration on Apartheid and its Destructive
Consequences in Southern Africa 346 adopted by consensus by
the General Assembly at its sixteenth special session, on 14
December 1989, which called for negotiations in South Africa
to take place in a climate free of violence,

Emphasizing the responsibility of the South African
authorities to take all necessary measures to stop the violence
immediately and protect the life and property of all South
Africans,

Emphasizing also the need for all parties to cooperate in
combating violence and to exercise restraint,

Concerned at the break in the negotiating process and
determined to help the people of South Africa in their legitimate struggle for a non-racial, democratic society,

1. Condemns the escalating violence in South Africa and
in particular the massacre at Boipatong township on 17 June
1992, as well as subsequent incidents of violence, including the
shooting of unarmed protesters;

2. Strongly urges the South African authorities to take
immediate measures to bring an effective end to the ongoing
violence and to bring those responsible to justice;
3. Calls upon all the parties to cooperate in combating
violence and to ensure the effective implementation of the
National Peace Accord; 347

4. Invites the Secretary-General to appoint, as a matter
of urgency, a Special Representative for South Africa in order
to recommend, after, inter alia, discussion with the parties,
measures which would assist in bringing an effective end to the
violence and in creating conditions for negotiations leading
towards a peaceful transition to a democratic, non-racial and
united South Africa, and to submit a report to the Security
Council as early as possible;

5. Urges all parties to cooperate with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in carrying out his mandate,
and to remove the obstacles to the resumption of negotiations;

6. Underlines, in this regard, the importance of all parties
cooperating in the resumption of the negotiating process as
speedily as possible;

7. Urges the international community to maintain the
existing measures imposed by the Council for the purpose of
bringing an early end to apartheid in South Africa;

8. Decides to remain seized of the matter until a democratic, non-racial and united South Africa is established.

Adopted unanimously at the 3096th
meeting

Security Council resolution 765 (1992) [condemning the escalating violence in South Africa and in particular the massacre at Boipatong township on 17 June 1992]

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Resolution 766 (1992)
of 21 July 1992

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolutions 668 (1990) of 20 September
1990, 717 (1991) of 16 October 1991, 718 (1991) of 31 October
1991, 728 (1992) of 8 January 1992, and 745 (1992) of 28
February 1992,

Recalling the statement made by the President of the
Security Council on 12 June 1992, 127

Recalling also that any difficulty arising in the implementation of the agreements on a comprehensive political settlement
of the Cambodia conflict signed in Paris on 23 October 1991 110
should be settled through close consultation between the
Supreme National Council of Cambodia and the United
Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia and must not be
allowed to undermine the principles of these agreements, or to
delay the timetable for their implementation,

Taking note of the second special report of the Secretary-General of 14 July 1992 on the United Nations Transitional
Authority in Cambodia, 129 and in particular of the fact that the
Cambodian People’s Party, the Front uni national pour un
Cambodge indépendant, neutre, pacifique et coopératif and the
Khmer People’s National Liberation Front have agreed to
proceed with phase II of the cease-fire as laid down in annex 2
of the Agreement on a Comprehensive Political Settlement of
the Cambodia Conflict and that the Party of Democratic
Kampuchea has so far refused to do so,

Taking note also of the Tokyo Declaration on the Cambodia Peace Process 130 issued on 22 June 1992, and the otherefforts made at Tokyo by the countries and parties concerned
for the implementation of the Paris agreements,

1. Expresses its deep concern at the difficulties met by the
United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia in the
implementation of the agreements on a comprehensive political
settlement of the Cambodia conflict signed in Paris on 23
October 1991 110;

2. Underlines that all signatories of the Paris agreements
are bound by all their obligations thereunder,

3. Deplores the continuing violations of the cease-fire and
urges all parties to cease all hostilities forthwith, to cooperate
fully with the Authority in the marking of all minefields and to
refrain from any deployment, movement, or other action
intended to extend the territory they control or which might
lead to renewed fighting;

4. Reaffirms the international community’s firm commitment to a process under which the Authority, operating freely
throughout all of Cambodia as authorized by the Paris agreements, can verify the departure of all foreign forces and ensure
full implementation of the agreements;

5. Demands that all parties respect the peaceful nature
of the Authority’s mission and take all necessary measures to
ensure the safety and security of all United Nations personnel;

6. Urges all parties to cooperate with the Authority in
broadcasting information helpful to implementation of the Paris
agreements;

7. Strongly deplores the continuing refusal by one of the
parties to permit the necessary deployment of all components
of the Authority to the areas under its control to enable the
Authority to carry out its full functions in the implementation
of the Paris agreements;

8. Urges all States, in particular neighbouring States, to
provide assistance to the Authority to ensure the effective
implementation of the Paris agreements;

9. Approves the efforts of the Secretary-General and his
Special Representative for Cambodia to continue to implement
the Paris agreements despite the difficulties;

10. Invites in particular the Secretary-General and his
Special Representative to accelerate the deployment of the
Authority’s civilian components of the, especially the component mandated to supervise or control the existing administrative structures;

11. Demands that the party that has failed so far to do so
permit without delay the deployment of the Authority in the
areas under its control, and implement fully phase II of the
plan as well as the other aspects of the Paris agreements;

12, Requests the Secretary-General and his Special
Representative to ensure that international assistance to the
rehabilitation and reconstruction of Cambodia from now on
benefits only the parties which are fulfilling their obligations
under the Paris agreements and cooperating fully with the
Authority;

13. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimously at the 3099th
meeting.

Security Council resolution 766 (1992) [on implementation of the provisions of the Agreements on Cambodia]

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RESOLUTION 767 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3101st meeting,
on 27 July 1992

The Security Council,

Considering the request by Somalia for the Security Council to consider
the situation in Somalia (S/23445),

Reaffirming its resolutions 733 (1992) of 23 January 1992, 746 (1992) of
17 March 1992 and 751 (1992) of 24 April 1992,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in
Somalia (S/24343),

Considering the letter of the Secretary-General to the President of the
Security Council informing him that all the parties in Mogadishu have agreed
to the deployment of the fifty military observers, and that the advance party
of the observers arrived in Mogadishu on 5 July 1992 and that the rest of the
observers arrived in the mission area on 23 July 1992 (S/24179),

Deeply concerned about the availability of arms and ammunition in the
hands of civilians and the proliferation of armed banditry throughout Somalia,

Alarmed by the sporadic outbreak of hostilities in several parts of
Somalia leading to continued loss of life and destruction of property, and
putting at risk the personnel of the United Nations, non-governmental
organizations and other international humanitarian organizations, as well as
disrupting their operations,

Deeply disturbed by the magnitude of the human suffering caused by the
conflict and concerned that the situation in Somalia constitutes a threat to
international peace and security,

 Gravely alarmed by the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in
Somalia and underlining the urgent need for quick delivery of humanitarian
assistance in the whole country,

Recognizing that the provision of humanitarian assistance in Somalia is
an important element in the effort of the Council to restore international
peace and security in the area,

Responding to the urgent calls by the parties in Somalia for the
international community to take measures in Somalia to ensure the delivery of
humanitarian assistance in Somalia,

Noting the Secretary-General's proposals for a comprehensive
decentralized zonal approach in the United Nations involvement in Somalia,

Cognizant that the success of such an approach requires the cooperation
of all parties, movements and factions in Somalia,

1. Takes note with appreciation of the report of the Secretary-General
of 22 July 1992 (S/24343);

2. Requests the Secretary-General to make full use of all available
means and arrangements, including the mounting of an urgent airlift operation,
with a view to facilitating the efforts of the United Nations, its specialized
agencies and humanitarian organizations in accelerating the provision of
humanitarian assistance to the affected population in Somalia, threatened by
mass starvation;

3. Urges all parties, movements and factions in Somalia to facilitate
the efforts of the United Nations, its specialized agencies and humanitarian
organizations to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the affected
population in Somalia and reiterates its call for the full respect of the
security and safety of the personnel of the humanitarian organizations and the
guarantee of their complete freedom of movement in and around Mogadishu and
other parts of Somalia;

4, Calls upon all parties, movements and factions in Somalia to
cooperate with the United Nations with a view to the urgent deployment of the
United Nations security personnel called for in paragraphs 4 and 5 of its
resolution 751 (1992), and otherwise assist in the general stabilization of
the situation in Somalia. In the absence of such cooperation, the Security
Council does not exclude other measures to deliver humanitarian assistance to
Somalia;

5. Reiterates its appeal to the international community to provide
adequate financial and other resources for humanitarian efforts in Somalia;

6. Encourages the ongoing efforts of the United Nations, its
specialized agencies and humanitarian organizations, including the
International Committee of the Red Cross, to ensure delivery of humanitarian
assistance to all regions of Somalia;

7. Appeals to all parties, movements and factions in Somalia to extend
full cooperation to the military observers and to take measures to ensure
their security;

8. Requests the Secretary-General, as part of his continuing efforts in
Somalia, to promote an immediate and effective cessation of hostilities and
the maintenance of a cease-fire throughout the country in order to facilitate
the urgent delivery of humanitarian assistance and the process of
reconciliation and political settlement in Somalia;

9. Calls upon all parties, movements and factions in Somalia
immediately to cease hostilities and to maintain a cease-fire throughout the
country;

10. Stresses the need for the observance and strict monitoring of the
general and complete embargo of all deliveries of weapons and military
equipment to Somalia, as decided in paragraph 5 of its resolution 733 (1992);

11. Welcomes the cooperation between the United Nations, the
Organization of African Unity, the League of Arab States and the Organization
of the Islamic Conference in resolving the situation in Somalia;

12. Approves the Secretary-General’s proposal to establish four
operational zones in Somalia as part of the consolidated United Nations
Operations in Somalia (UNOSOM);

13. Requests the Secretary-General to ensure that his Special
Representative for Somalia is provided with all the necessary support services
to enable him to effectively carry out his mandate;

14. Strongly supports the Secretary-General's decision urgently to
dispatch a technical team to Somalia, under the overall direction of the
Special Representative, in order to work within the framework and objectives
outlined in paragraph 64 of his report (S/24343) and to submit expeditiously a
report to the Security Council on this matter;

15. Affirms that all officials of the United Nations and all experts on
mission for the United Nations in Somalia enjoy the privileges and immunities
provided for in the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United
Nations of 1946 and in any other relevant instruments and that all parties,
movements and factions in Somalia are required to allow them full freedom of
movement and all necessary facilities;

16. Requests the Secretary-General to continue urgently his
consultations with all parties, movements and factions in Somalia towards the
convening of a conference on national reconciliation and unity in Somalia in
close cooperation with the Organization of African Unity, the League of Arab
States and the Organization of the Islamic Conference;

17. Calls upon all parties, movements and factions in Somalia to
cooperate fully with the Secretary-General in the implementation of this
resolution;

18. Decides to remain seized of the matter until a peaceful solution is
achieved.

Security Council resolution 767 (1992) [on humanitarian assistance to Somalia]

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RESOLUTION 768 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3102nd meeting on 30 July 1992

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978) and 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 21 July 1992 (S/24341) and taking note of the
observations expressed therein,

Taking note of the letter dated 15 July 1992 from the Permanent
Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the
Secretary-General (S/24293),

Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon,

1. Decides to extend the present mandate of UNIFIL for a further
interim period of six months, that is until 31 January 1993;

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,
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;

5. 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 768 (1992) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]

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RESOLUTION 769 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3104th meeting,
on 7 August 1992

The Security Council,

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

Having examined the report of the Secretary-General of 27 July 1992
(S/24353 and Add.1) in which the Secretary-General recommended certain
enlargements in the mandate and strength of UNPROFOR,

Taking note of the letter dated 7 August 1992 from the Deputy Prime
Minister of the Republic of Croatia to the President of the Security Council
(S/24390, annex),

1. Approves the Secretary-General’s report;

2. Authorizes the enlargements of UNPROFOR's mandate and strength
recommended by the Secretary-General in that report;

3. Reiterates its demand that all parties and others concerned
cooperate with UNPROFOR in implementing the mandate entrusted to it by the
Security Council;

4. Condemns resolutely the abuses committed against the civilian
population, particularly on ethnic grounds, as referred to in paragraphs 14-16
of the above-mentioned report of the Secretary-General.

Security Council resolution 769 (1992) [on enlargement of the mandate and strength of the UN Protection Force]

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RESOLUTION 770 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3106th meeting,
On 13 August 1992

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolutions 713 (1991) of 25 September 1991, 721 (1991)
of 27 November 1991, 724 (1991) of 15 December 1991, 727 (1992) of
8 January 1992, 740 (1992) of 7 February 1992, 743 (1992) of 21 February 1992,
749 (1992) of 7 April 1992, 752 (1992) of 15 May 1992, 757 (1992) of
30 May 1992, 758 (1992) of 8 June 1992, 760 (1992) of 18 June 1992, 761 (1992)
of 29 June 1992, 762 (1992) of 30 June 1992, 764 (1992) of 13 July 1992 and
769 (1992) of 7 August 1992,

Noting the letter dated 10 August 1992 from the Permanent Representative
of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Nations (S/24401),

Underlining once again the imperative need for an urgent negotiated
political solution to the situation in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
to enable that country to live in peace and security within its borders,

Reaffirming the need to respect the Sovereignty, territorial integrity
and political independence of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Recognizing that the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina constitutes a
threat to international peace and security and that the provision of
humanitarian assistance in Bosnia and Herzegovina is an important element in
the Council's effort to restore international peace and security in the area,

Commending the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) for its
continuing action in support of the relief operation in Sarajevo and other
parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Deeply disturbed by the situation that now prevails in Sarajevo, which
has severely complicated UNPROFOR's efforts to fulfil its mandate to ensure
the security and functioning of Sarajevo airport and the delivery of
humanitarian assistance in Sarajevo and other parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina
pursuant to resolutions 743 (1992), 749 (1992), 761 (1992) and 764 (1992) and
the reports of the Secretary-General cited therein,

Dismayed by the continuation of conditions that impede the delivery of
humanitarian supplies to destinations within Bosnia and Herzegovina and the
consequent suffering of the people of that country,

Deeply concerned by reports of abuses against civilians imprisoned in
camps, prisons and detention centres,

Determined to establish as soon as possible the necessary conditions for
the delivery of humanitarian assistance wherever needed in Bosnia and
Herzegovina, in conformity with resolution 764 (1992),

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

1. Reaffirms its demand that all parties and others concerned in Bosnia
and Herzegovina stop the fighting immediately;

2. Calls upon States to take nationally or through regional agencies or
arrangements all measures necessary to facilitate in coordination with the
United Nations the delivery by relevant United Nations humanitarian
organizations and others of humanitarian assistance to Sarajevo and wherever
needed in other parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina;

3. Demands that unimpeded and continuous access to all camps, prisons
and detention centres be granted immediately to the International Committee of
the Red Cross and other relevant humanitarian organizations and that all
detainees therein receive humane treatment, including adequate food, shelter
and medical care;

4. Calls upon States to report to the Secretary-General on measures
they are taking in coordination with the United Nations to carry out this
resolution, and invites the Secretary-General to keep under continuous review
any further measures that may be necessary to ensure unimpeded delivery of
humanitarian supplies;

5. Requests all States to provide appropriate support for the actions
undertaken in pursuance of this resolution;

6. Demands that all parties and others concerned take the necessary
measures to ensure the safety of United Nations and other personnel engaged in
the delivery of humanitarian assistance;

7. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on a periodic basis on the implementation of this resolution;

8. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 770 (1992) [on humanitarian assistance to Sarajevo and other parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina]

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RESOLUTION 771 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3106th meeting,
on 13 August 1992

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolutions 713 (1991) of 25 September 1991, 721 (1991)
of 27 November 1991, 724 (1991) of 15 December 1991, 727 (1992) of
8 January 1992, 740 (1992) of 7 February 1992, 743 (1992) of 21 February 1992,
749 (1992) of 7 April 1992, 752 (1992) of 15 May 1992, 757 (1992) of
30 May 1992, 758 (1992) of 8 June 1992, 760 (1992) of 18 June 1992, 761 (1992)
of 29 June 1992, 762 (1992) of 30 June 1992, 764 (1992) of 13 July 1992,
769 (1992) of 7 August 1992 and 770 (1992) of 13 August 1992,

Noting the letter dated 10 August 1992 from the Permanent Representative
of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Nations (S/24401),

Expressing grave alarm at continuing reports of widespread violations of
international humanitarian law occurring within the territory of the former
Yugoslavia and especially in Bosnia and Herzegovina including reports of mass
forcible expulsion and deportation of civilians, imprisonment and abuse of
civilians in detention centres, deliberate attacks on non-combatants,
hospitals and ambulances, impeding the delivery of food and medical supplies
to the civilian population, and wanton devastation and destruction of property,

Recalling the statement of the President of the Council of 4 August 1992
(S/24378),

1. Reaffirms that all parties to the conflict are bound to comply with
their obligations under international humanitarian law and in particular the
Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and that persons who commit or order the
commission of grave breaches of the Conventions are individually responsible
in respect of such breaches;

2. Strongly condemns any violations of international humanitarian law,
including those involved in the practice of "ethnic cleansing";

3. Demands that all parties and others concerned in the former
Yugoslavia, and all military forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina, immediately
cease and desist from all breaches of international humanitarian law including
from actions such as those described above;

4. Further demands that relevant international humanitarian
organizations, and in particular the International Committee of the Red Cross,
be granted immediate, unimpeded and continued access to camps, prisons and
detention centres within the territory of the former Yugoslavia and calls upon
all parties to do all in their power to facilitate such access;

5. Calls upon States and, as appropriate, international humanitarian
organizations to collate substantiated information in their possession or
submitted to them relating to the violations of humanitarian law, including
grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, being committed in the territory of
the former Yugoslavia and to make this information available to the Council;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to collate the information submitted
to the Council under paragraph 5 and to submit a report to the Council
summarizing the information and recommending additional measures that might be
appropriate in response to the information;

7. Decides, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United
Nations, that all] parties and others concerned in the former Yugoslavia, and
all military forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina, shall comply with the
provisions of the present resolution, failing which the Council will need to
take further measures under the Charter;

8. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 771 (1992) [on violations of humanitarian law in the territory of the former Yugoslavia and in Bosnia and Herzegovina]

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RESOLUTION 772 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3107th meeting on 17 August 1992

The Security Council

Reaffirming its resolution 765 (1992) of 16 July 1992,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the question of
South Africa (S/24389),

Determined to help the people of South Africa in their legitimate
struggle for a non-racial, democratic society,

Cognizant of the expectations of the people of South Africa that the
United Nations will assist with regard to the removal of all obstacles to the
resumption of the process of negotiations,

Bearing in mind the areas of concern relevant to the question of violence
in South Africa, including the issues of the hostels, dangerous weapons, the
role of the security forces and other armed formations, the investigation and
prosecution of criminal conduct, mass demonstrations and the conduct of
political parties,

Further bearing in mind the need to strengthen and reinforce the
indigenous mechanisms set up under the National Peace Accord, so as to enhance
their capacity in the building of peace, both in the present and in the future,

Determined to assist the people of South Africa to end violence, the
continuation of which would seriously jeopardize peace and security in the
region,

Underlining, in this regard, the importance of all parties cooperating in
the resumption of the negotiating process as speedily as possible,

1. Welcomes with appreciation the report of the Secretary-General of
7 August 1992 (S/24389);

2. Expresses its appreciation to all relevant parties in South Africa
for the cooperation they extended to the Special Representative of the
Secretary-General;

3. Calls upon the South African Government and all parties in South
Africa to implement urgently the relevant recommendations of the
Secretary-General contained in his report;

4. Authorizes the Secretary-General to deploy, as a matter of urgency,
United Nations observers in South Africa, in such a manner and in such numbers
as he determines necessary to address effectively the areas of concern noted
in his report, in coordination with the structures set up under the National
Peace Accord;

5. Invites the Secretary-General to assist in the strengthening of the
structures set up under the National Peace Accord in consultation with the
relevant parties;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council
quarterly, or more frequently if necessary, on the implementation of the
present resolution;

7. Calis on the Government of South Africa, parties and organizations,
and the structures set up under the National Peace Accord, to extend their
full cooperation te the United Nations observers to enable them to carry out
their tasks effectively;

8. Invites international organizations such as the Organization of
African Unity, the Commonwealth and the European Community to consider
deploying their own observers in South Africa in coordination with the United
Nations and the structures set up under the National Peace Accord;

9. Decides to remain seized of the matter until a democratic,
non-racial and united South Africa is established.

Security Council resolution 772 (1992) [on the deployment of UN observers to South Africa]

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RESOLUTION 773 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3108th meeting on 26 August 1992

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolution 687 (1991) of 3 April 1991, and in particular
paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 thereof, and its resolution 689 (1991) of 9 April 1991,

Recalling the report of the Secretary-General dated 2 May 1991 concerning
the establishment of the United Nations Iraq-Kuwait Boundary Demarcation
Commission (the Commission) and the subsequent exchange of letters of 6 and
13 May 1991 (S/22558, S/22592 and S/22593),

Having considered the Secretary-General's letter of 12 August 1992 to the
President of the Security Council transmitting the further report of the
Commission,

Recalling in this connection that through the demarcation process the
Commission is not reallocating territory between Kuwait and Iraq, but it is
simply carrying out the technical task necessary to demarcate for the first
time the precise coordinates of the boundary set out in the Agreed Minutes
between the State of Kuwait and the Republic of Iraq regarding the restoration
of Friendly Relations, Recognition and Related Matters signed by them on
4 October 1963, and that this task is being carried out in the special
circumstances following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and pursuant to resolution
687 (1991) and the Secretary-General's report for implementing paragraph 3 of
that resolution (S/22558),

1. Welcomes the Secretary-General's letter of 12 August to the
President of the Council and the further report of the Commission enclosed
therewith;

2. Expresses its appreciation to the Commission for its work on the
demarcation of the land boundary, and welcomes its demarcation decisions;

3. Welcomes also the decision of the Commission to consider the Eastern
section of the boundary, which includes the offshore boundary, at its next
session and urges the Commission to demarcate this part of the boundary as
soon as possible and thus complete its work;

4. Underlines its guarantee of the inviolability of the above-mentioned
international boundary and its decision to take as appropriate all necessary
measures to that end in accordance with the Charter, as provided for in
paragraph 4 of resolution 687 (1991);

5. Welcomes further the Secretary-General’s intention to carry out at
the earliest practicable time the realignment of the demilitarized zone
referred to in paragraph 5 of resolution 687 (1991) to correspond to the
international boundary demarcated by the Commission, with the consequent
removal of the Iraqi police posts;

6. Urges the two States concerned to cooperate fully with the work of
the Commission;

7. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 773 (1992) [on demarcation of the boundary between Iraq and Kuwait]

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RESOLUTION 774 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3109th meeting on 26 August 1992

The Security Council

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 21 August 1992
on his mission of good offices in Cyprus (S/24472),

Reaffirming all its previous resolutions on Cyprus,

Noting that some progress has been achieved, in particular the acceptance
by both sides of the right of return and the right to property, and in a
narrowing of the gap by both sides on territorial adjustments,

Expressing concern nevertheless that it has not yet been possible, for
reasons explained in the report, to achieve the goals set out in resolution
750 (1992),

1. Endorses the report of the Secretary-General and commends him for
his efforts;

2. Reaffirms its position that a Cyprus settlement must be based on a
State of Cyprus with a single sovereignty and international personality and a
Single citizenship, with its independence and territorial integrity
safeguarded, and comprising two politically equal communities as defined in
paragraph 11 of the Secretary-General‘s report of 3 April 1992 (S/23780) in a
bi-communal and bi-zonal federation, and that such a settlement must exclude
union in whole or in part with any other country or any form of partition or
secession;

3. Endorses the Set of Ideas including suggested territorial
adjustments reflected in the map contained in the annex to the
Secretary-General’s report as the basis for reaching an overall framework
agreement;

4. Agrees with the Secretary-General that the Set of Ideas as an
integrated whole has now been sufficiently developed to enable the two sides
to reach an overall agreement;

5. Calls on the parties to manifest the necessary political will and to
address in a positive manner the observations of the Secretary-General for
resolving the issues covered in his report;

6. Urges the parties, when they resume their face-to-face talks with
the Secretary-General on 26 October 1992, to pursue uninterrupted negotiations
at United Nations Headquarters until an overall framework agreement is reached
on the basis of the entire Set of Ideas;

7. Reaffirms its position that the Secretary-General convene, following
the satisfactory conclusion of the face-to-face talks, a high-level
international meeting chaired by him to conclude an overall framework
agreement, in which the two communities and Greece and Turkey would
participate;

8. Requests all concerned to cooperate fully with the Secretary-General
and his representatives in preparing the ground prior to the resumption of the
direct talks in October to facilitate the speedy completion of the work;

9. Expresses the expectation that an overall framework agreement will
be concluded in 1992 and that 1993 will be the transitional period during

which the measures set out in the annex to the Set of Ideas will be
implemented;

10. Reaffirms that, in line with previous resolutions of the Security
Council, the present status quo is not acceptable, and, should an agreement
not emerge from the talks that will reconvene in October, calls on the
Secretary-General to identify the reasons for the failure and to recommend to
the Council alternative courses of action to resolve the Cyprus problem;

11. Requests the Secretary-General to submit, prior to the end of 1992,
a full report on the talks that will resume in October.

Security Council resolution 774 (1992) [on settlement of the Cyprus question]

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RESOLUTION 775 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3110th meeting,
on 28 August 1992

The Security Council,

Considering the request by Somalia for the Security Council to consider
the situation in Somalia (S/23445),

Reaffirming its resolutions 733 (1992) of 23 January 1992, 746 (1992) of
17 March 1992, 751 (1992) of 24 April 1992 and 767 (1992) of 27 July 1992,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in
Somalia (S/24480),

Deeply concerned about the availability of arms and ammunition and the
proliferation of armed banditry throughout Somalia,

Alarmed by the continued sporadic outbreak of hostilities in several
parts of Somalia leading to continued loss of life and destruction of
property, and putting at risk the personnel of the United Nations,
non-governmental organizations and other international humanitarian
organizations, as well as disrupting their operations,

Deeply disturbed by the magnitude of the human suffering caused by the
conflict and concerned that the situation in Somalia constitutes a threat to
international peace and security,

Gravely alarmed by the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in
Somalia and underlining the urgent need for quick delivery of humanitarian
assistance in the whole country,

Reaffirming that the provision of humanitarian assistance in Somalia is
an important element in the effort of the Council to restore international
peace and security in the area,

Welcoming the ongoing efforts by the United Nations organizations as well
as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), non-governmental
organizations and States to provide humanitarian assistance to the affected
population in Somalia,

Welcoming in particular the initiatives to provide relief through airlift
operations,

Convinced that no durable progress will be achieved in the absence of an
overall political solution in Somalia,

Taking note in particular of paragraph 24 of the report of the
Secretary-General,

1. Takes note with appreciation of the report of the Secretary-General
of 24 August 1992 (S/24480) on the findings of the technical team and the
recommendations of the Secretary-General contained therein;

2. Invites the Secretary-General to establish four zone headquarters as
proposed in paragraph 31 of the Secretary-General's report (S/24480);

3. Authorizes the increase in strength of the United Nations Operation
in Somalia (UNOSOM) and the subsequent deployment as recommended in
paragraph 37 of the Secretary-General's report;

4. Welcomes the decision of the Secretary-General to increase
substantially the airlift operation to areas of priority attention;

5. Calls upon all parties, movements and factions in Somalia to
cooperate with the United Nations with a view to the urgent deployment of the
United Nations security personnel called for in paragraphs 4 and 5 of its
resolution 751 (1992) and as recommended in paragraph 37 of the
Secretary-General's report;

6. Welcomes also the material and logistical support from a number of
States and urges that the airlift operation be effectively coordinated by the
United Nations as described in paragraphs 17 to 21 of the report of the
Secretary-General;

7. Urges all parties, movements and factions in Somalia to facilitate
the efforts of the United Nations, its specialized agencies and humanitarian
organizations to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the affected
population in Somalia and reiterates its call for the full respect of the
security and safety of the personnel of these organizations and the guarantee
of their complete freedom of movement in and around Mogadishu and other parts
of Somalia;

8. Reiterates its appeal to the international community to provide
adequate financial and other resources for humanitarian efforts in Somalia;

9. Encourages ongoing efforts of the United Nations, its specialized
agencies and humanitarian organizations including the International Committee
of the Red Cross and non-governmental organizations to ensure delivery of
humanitarian assistance to all regions of Somalia and underlines the
importance of coordination between these efforts;

10. Requests also the Secretary-General to continue, in close
cooperation with the Organization of African Unity, the League of Arab States
and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, his efforts to seek a
comprehensive political solution to the crisis in Somalia;

11. Calls upon all parties, movements and factions in Somalia
immediately to cease hostilities and to maintain a cease-fire throughout the
country;

12. Stresses the need for the observance and strict monitoring of the
general and complete embargo on all deliveries of weapons and military
equipment to Somalia, as decided in paragraph 5 of its resolution 733 (1992);

13. Calls _ upon all parties, movements and factions in Somalia to
cooperate fully with the Secretary-General in the implementation of this
resolution;

14. Decides to remain seized of the matter until a peaceful solution is
achieved.

Security Council resolution 775 (1992) [authorizing an increase in the strength of the UN Operation in Somalia]

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RESOLUTION 776 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3114th meeting,
on 14 September 1992

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolution 743 (1992) of 21 February 1992 and all
subsequent resolutions relating to the United Nations Protection Force
(UNPROFOR),

Expressing its full support for the Statement of Principles adopted and
other agreements reached at the London Conference, including the agreement of
the parties to the conflict to collaborate fully in the delivery of
humanitarian relief by road throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Having examined the report of the Secretary-General of 10 September 1992
(S/24540),

Noting with appreciation the offers made by a number of States, following
the adoption of its resolution 770 (1992) of 13 August 1992, to make available
military personnel to facilitate the delivery by relevant United Nations
humanitarian organizations and others of humanitarian assistance to Sarajevo
and wherever needed in other parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, such personnel
to be made available to the United Nations without cost to the Organization,

Reaffirming its determination to ensure the protection and security of
UNPROFOR and United Nations personnel,

Stressing in this context the importance of air measures, such as the ban
on military flights to which all parties to the London Conference committed
themselves, whose rapid implementation could, inter alia, reinforce the
security of humanitarian activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina,

1. Approves the report of the Secretary-General;

2. Authorizes, in implementation of paragraph 2 of resolution 770 (1992),
the enlargements of UNPROFOR's mandate and strength in Bosnia and Herzegovina
recommended by the Secretary-General in that report to perform the functions
outlined in the report, including the protection of convoys of released detainees
if requested by the International Committee of the Red Cross;

3. Further urges Member States, nationally or through regional agencies or
arrangements, to provide the Secretary-General with such financial or other
assistance as he deems appropriate to assist in the performance of the functions
outlined in his report;

4. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter in particular with a view
to considering, as required, what further steps might be necessary to ensure
UNPROFOR's security and to enable it to fulfil its mandate.

Security Council resolution 776 (1992) [on enlargement of the mandate of the UN Protection Force]

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RESOLUTION 777 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3116th meeting
on 19 September 1992

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 in particular resolution 757 (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",

1. Considers 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 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;

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

Security Council resolution 777 (1992) [on the question of membership of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) in the United Nations]

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Resolution 773 (1992)
of 26 August 1992

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolution 687 (1991) of 3 April 1991, and
in particular paragraphs 2 to 4 thereof, and its resolution 689
(1991) of 9 April 1991,

Recalling the report of the Secretary-General of 2 May
1991 relative to paragraph 3 of Security Council resolution 687
(1991), 234 concerning the establishment of the United Nations
Iraq-Kuwait Boundary Demarcation Commission and the
subsequent exchange of letters between the Secretary-General
and the President of the Security Council of 6 and 13 May
1991, 239

Having considered the Secretary-General’s letter of 12
August 1992 to the President of the Security Council transmitting the further report of the Commission,

Recalling in this connection that through the demarcation
process the Commission is not reallocating territory between
Iraq and Kuwait but is simply carrying out the technical task
necessary to demarcate for the first time the precise coordinates
of the boundary set out in the "Agreed Minutes between the
State of Kuwait and the Republic of Iraq regarding the
restoration of friendly relations, recognition and related
matters” signed by them on 4 October 1963, and that this task
is being carried out in the special circumstances following Iraq’s
invasion of Kuwait and pursuant to resolution 687 (1991) and
the Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of
paragraph 3 that resolution,

1. Welcomes the Secretary-General’s letter of 12 August
1992 to the President of the Security Council and the further
report of the United Nations Iraq-Kuwait Boundary Demarcation Commission enclosed therewith;

2. Expresses its appreciation to the Commission for its
work on the demarcation of the land boundary, and welcomes
its demarcation decisions;

3. Welcomes also the decision of the Commission to
consider the eastern section of the boundary, which includes the
offshore boundary, at its next session and urges it to demarcate
this part of the boundary as soon as possible and thus complete
its work;

4. Underlines its guarantee of the inviolability of the
above-mentioned international boundary and its decision to
take as appropriate all necessary measures to that end in
accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, as provided
for in paragraph 4 of resolution 687 (1991);

5. Welcomes further the Secretary-General’s intention to
carry out at the earliest practicable time the realignment of the
demilitarized zone referred to in paragraph 5 of resolution 687
(1991) to correspond to the international boundary demarcated
by the Commission, with the consequent removal of the Iraqi
police posts;

6. Urges the two States concerned to cooperate fully with
the work of the Commission;

Decides to remain seized of the matter.
Adopted at the 3108th meeting by 14
votes to none, with 1 abstention
(Ecuador).

Security Council resolution 778 (1992) [on the proceeds of sales of Iraqi petroleum and petroleum products]

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RESOLUTION 779 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3118th meeting,
on 6 October 1992

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolution 743 (1992) of 21 February 1992 and all
subsequent resolutions relating to the activities of the United Nations
Protection Force in Croatia,

Having examined the report of the Secretary-General of
28 September 1992 1/ submitted pursuant to resolution 743 (1992) and
762 (1992),

Concerned about the difficulties encountered by the United Nations
Protection Force in the implementation of resolution 762 (1992) due to
cease-fire violations and in particular to the creation of paramilitary forces
in the United Nations protected areas in violation of the United Nations
peace-keeping plan,

Expressing grave alarm at continuing reports of "ethnic cleansing" in the
UNPAs and of forcible expulsion of civilians and deprivation of their rights
of residence and property,

Welcoming the Joint Declaration signed in Geneva on 30 September 1992 by
the Presidents of the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of

“Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), 2/

Welcoming in particular the agreement, reaffirmed in the Joint
Declaration, concerning the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula,

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

1. Approves the report of the Secretary-General including the steps
taken to ensure the control of the Peruca dam by the United Nations Protection
Force;

2. Authorizes the United Nations Protection Force to assume
responsibility for monitoring the arrangements agreed for the complete
withdrawal of the Yugoslav Army from Croatia, the demilitarization of the
Prevlaka peninsula and the removal of heavy weapons from neighbouring areas of
Croatia and Montenegro, in cooperation, as appropriate, with the European
Community Monitoring Mission, looks forward to the report of the
Secretary-General on how this is implemented, and calls on all parties and
others concerned to cooperate fully with UNPROFOR in its performance of this
new task;

3. Calls on all parties and others concerned to improve their
cooperation with the United Nations Protection Force in the performance of the
tasks it is already undertaking in the UNPAs and in the areas adjacent to the
United Nations protected areas;

4. Urges all parties and others concerned in Croatia to comply with
their obligations under the United Nations peace-keeping plan, especially with
regard to the withdrawal and the disarming of all forces, including
paramilitary forces;

5. Endorses the principles agreed by the Presidents of the Republic of
Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) on
30 September 1992 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;

6. Strongly supports the current efforts of the co-chairmen of the
International Conference on Former Yugoslavia to ensure the restoration of
power and water supplies before the coming winter, as mentioned in
paragraph 38 of the report of the Secretary-General, and calis on all the
parties and others concerned to cooperate in this regard;

7. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter until a peaceful
solution is achieved.

1/ 8/24600.
2/ 8/24476.

Security Council resolution 779 (1992) [on implementation of the UN peace-keeping plan in Croatia]

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RESOLUTION 780 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3119th meeting,

on 6 October 1992

The Security Council,

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

Recalling paragraph 10 of its resolution 764 (1992) of 13 July 1992, in
which it reaffirmed that all parties are bound to comply with the obligations
under international humanitarian law and in particular the Geneva Conventions
of 12 August 1949, 1/ and that persons who commit or order the commission of
grave breaches of the Conventions are individually responsible in respect of
such breaches,

Recalling also its resolution 771 (1992) of 13 August 1992, in which,
inter alia, it demanded that all parties and others concerned in the former
Yugoslavia, and all military forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina, immediately
cease and desist from all breaches of international humanitarian law,

Expressing once again its grave alarm at continuing reports of widespread
violations of international humanitarian law occurring within the territory of

the former Yugoslavia and especially in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including
reports of mass killings and the continuance of the practice of “ethnic
cleansing",

1. Reaffirms its call, in paragraph 5 of resolution 771 (1992), upon
States and, as appropriate, international humanitarian organizations to
collate substantiated information in their possession or submitted to them
relating to the violations of humanitarian law, including grave breaches of
the Geneva Conventions being committed in the territory of the former
Yugoslavia, and requests States, relevant United Nations bodies, and relevant
organizations to make this information available within thirty days of the
adoption of the present resolution and as appropriate thereafter, and to
provide other appropriate assistance to the Commission of Experts referred to
in paragraph 2 below;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to establish, as a matter of urgency,
an impartial Commission of Experts to examine and analyse the information
submitted pursuant to resolution 771 (1992) and the present resolution,
together with such further information as the Commission of Experts may obtain
through its own investigations or efforts, of other persons or bodies pursuant
to resolution 771 (1992), with a view to providing the Secretary-General with
its conclusions on the evidence of grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions
and other violations of international humanitarian law committed in the
territory of the former Yugoslavia;

3. Also requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on the
establishment of the Commission of Experts;

4. Further requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on
the conclusions of the Commission of Experts and to take account of these
conclusions in any recommendations for further appropriate steps called for by
resolution 771 (1992);

5. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

1/s United Nations Treaty Series, vol. 75, Nos. 970-973.

Security Council resolution 780 (1992) [on establishment of the Commission of Experts to Examine and Analyse the Information submitted pursuant to Security Council Resolution 771 (1992) on the situation in the former Yugoslavia]

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RESOLUTION 781 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3122nd meeting, on 9 October 1992

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

Determined to ensure the safety of humanitarian flights to Bosnia and
Herzegovina,

Noting the readiness of the parties, expressed in the framework of the
London Conference, to take appropriate steps in order to ensure the safety of
humanitarian flights and their commitment at that Conference to a ban on
military flights,

Recalling in this context the Joint Declaration 1/ signed at Geneva on
30 September 1992 by the Presidents of the Republic of Croatia and the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), and in particular paragraph 7
thereof,

Recalling also the agreement reached. on air issues at Geneva on
15 September 1992 among all the parties concerned in the framework of the
Working Group on Confidence and Security-building and Verification Measures of
the London Conference, 2/

Alarmed at reports that military flights over the territory of Bosnia and
Herzegovina are none the less continuing,

Noting the letter of 4 October 1992 from the President of the Republic of
Bosnia and Herzegovina addressed to the President of the Security Council, 3/

Considering that the establishment of a ban on military flights in the
airspace of Bosnia and Herzegovina constitutes an essential element for the
safety of the delivery of humanitarian assistance and a decisive step for the
cessation of hostilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Acting pursuant to the provisions of resolution 770 (1992) aimed at
ensuring the safety of the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Bosnia and
Herzegovina,

1. Decides to establish a ban on military flights in the airspace of
Bosnia and Herzegovina, this ban not to apply to United Nations Protection
Force flights or to other flights in support of United Nations operations,
including humanitarian assistance;

2. Requests the United Nations Protection Force to monitor compliance
with the ban on military flights, including the placement of observers where
necessary at airfields in the territory of the former Yugoslavia;

3. Also requests the United Nations Protection Force to ensure, through
an appropriate mechanism for approval and inspection, that the purpose of
flights to and from Bosnia and Herzegovina other than those banned by
Paragraph 1 above is consistent with Security Council resolutions;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on a
periodic basis on the implementation of the present resolution and to report
immediately any evidence of violations;

5. Calls upon States to take nationally or through regional agencies or
arrangements all measures necessary to provide assistance to the United
Nations Protection Force, based on technical monitoring and other
capabilities, for the purposes of paragraph 2 above;

6. Undertakes to examine without delay all the information brought to
its attention concerning the implementation of the ban on military flights in
Bosnia and Herzegovina and, in the case of violations, to consider urgently
the further measures necessary to enforce this ban;

7. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

1/ S/24476, annex.
2/ S/24634, annex.
3/ S/24616.

Security Council resolution 781 (1992) [on establishment of a ban on military flights in the airspace of Bosnia and Herzegovina except the flights of UN operations, including humanitarian assistance]

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RESOLUTION 782 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3123rd meeting, on 13 October 1992

The Security Council,

Welcoming the signature, on 4 October 1992 in Rome, of a General Peace
Agreement between the Government of Mozambique and the Resistência Nacional
Moçambicana (RENAMO) (S/24635),

Considering that the signature of the Agreement constitutes an important
contribution to the restoration of peace and security in the region,

Taking note of the Joint Declaration dated 7 August 1992 of the President
of the Republic of Mozambique and the President of RENAMO, in which the
parties accept the role of the United Nations in monitoring and guaranteeing
the implementation of the General Peace Agreement (S/24406),

Also taking note of the report of the Secretary-General dated
9 October 1992 and of the request of the President of Mozambique (S/24642),

1. Approves the appointment by the Secretary-General of an interim
Special Representative, and the despatch to Mozambique of a team of up to
25 military observers as recommended in paragraph 16 of the above-mentioned
report;

2. Looks forward to the report of the Secretary-General on the
establishment of a United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ), including
in particular a detailed estimate of the cost of this operation;

3. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 782 (1992) [on appointment by the Secretary-General of an interim Special Representative for Mozambique and the establishment of the UN Operation in Mozambique]

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Resolution 783 (1992)
of 13 October 1992

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolutions 668 (1990) of 20 September
1990, 717 (1991) of 16 October 1991, 718 (1991) of 31 October
1991, 728 (1992) of 8 January 1992, 745 (1992) of 28 February
1992 and 766 (1992) of 21 July 1992,

Recalling the statement made by the President of the
Security Council on 12 June 1992, 127

Recalling also the Tokyo Declaration on the Rehabilitation
and Reconstruction of Cambodia, issued on 22 June 1992, 130

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

Taking note of the cooperation extended to the United
Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia, by the Party of
the State of Cambodia, the Front uni national pour un Cambodge indépendant, neutre, pacifique et coopératif and the
Khmer People’s National Liberation Front, and of the fact that
the Party of Democratic Kampuchea still fails to meet obligations it assumed when it signed the agreements on a comprehensive political settlement of the Cambodia conflict signed in
Paris on 23 October 1991, 110 as reflected in the second progress
report of the Secretary-General dated 21 September 1992, 133

Reaffirming that the Authority must have full and unrestricted access to the areas controlled by each of the parties,

Welcoming with appreciation the achievements of the
Authority in the implementation of the Paris agreements,
concerning, inter alia, military deployment throughout almost
the whole country, the promulgation of the electoral law, the
provisional registration of political parties, the beginning of
voter registration, safe repatriation of over one hundred and
fifty thousand refugees, progress in rehabilitation programmes
and projects and the campaign in favour of respect for human
rights,

Welcoming the accession of the Supreme National Council
of Cambodia to a number of international human rights
conventions,

Welcoming also the progress made by the Authority in
strengthening supervision and control over administrative
structures as set out in the Paris agreements, and recognizing
the importance of this part of its mandate,

Welcoming further the fact that the Supreme National
Council of Cambodia functions in accordance with the Paris
agreements,

Expressing appreciation to the States and international
financial institutions which announced, during the Tokyo
Ministerial Conference on the Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Cambodia, held on 20 and 22 June 1992, financial
contributions to the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the
country,

Expressing its gratitude to the Governments of Thailand and
Japan for their efforts to find solutions to the current problems
relating to the implementation of the Paris agreements,

Deeply concerned by difficulties faced by the Authority
caused in particular by security and economic conditions in
Cambodia,

1. Approves the second progress report of the Secretary-General of 21 September 1992 on the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia;

2. Confirms that, in conformity with paragraph 66 of the
report, the electoral process shall be carried out in accordance
with the timetable laid down in the implementation plan and
thus that the election for a constituent assembly will be held no
later than May 1993;

3. Supports the intention of the Secretary-General,
expressed in paragraph 67 of his report, concerning the
checkpoints in the country and along its borders with neighbouring countries;

4. Expresses its gratitude to the Secretary-General and his
Special Representative for Cambodia for their efforts as well as
to Member States which have cooperated with the Authority in
order to solve the difficulties it has met and urges all States, in
particular neighbouring States, to provide assistance to the
Authority to ensure the effective implementation of the Paris
agreements; 110

5. Deplores the fact that the Party of Democratic
Kampuchea, ignoring the requests and demands contained in
resolution 766 (1992), has not yet complied with its obligations;

6. Demands that the party mentioned in paragraph 5
above fulfil immediately its obligations under the Paris agreements; that it facilitate without delay full deployment of the
Authority in the areas under its control; and that it implement
fully phase II of the plan, particularly cantonment and demobilization, as well as all other aspects of the Paris agreements,
taking into account that all parties in Cambodia have the same
obligations to implement the agreements;

7. Demands fall respect for the cease-fire, calls upon all
parties in Cambodia to cooperate fully with the Authority to
identify minefields and to refrain from any activity aimed at
enlarging the territory under their control, and further demands
that these parties facilitate Authority investigations of reports
of foreign forces, foreign assistance and cease-fire violations
within the territory under their control;

8. Reiterates its demands that all parties take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of all United
Nations personnel and refrain from any threat or violent act
against them;

9. Emphasizes, in accordance with article 12 of the
Agreement on a Comprehensive Political Settlement of the
Cambodia Conflict, the importance of the elections being held
in a neutral political environment, encourages the Secretary-General and his Special Representative to continue their efforts
to create such an environment, and in that context requests, in
particular, that the Authority radio broadcast facility be
established without delay and with access to the whole territory
of Cambodia;

10. Encourages the Secretary-General and his Special
Representative to make use fully of all possibilities offered by
the Authority’s mandate, including annex 1, section B, paragraph 5 (6), of the Paris agreements to enhance the effectiveness of existing civil police in resolving the growing problems
relating to the maintenance of law and order in Cambodia;

11. Invites States and international financial institutions to
make available as soon as possible the contributions they had
already announced during the Ministerial Conference on the
Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Cambodia, held at Tokyo
on 20 and 22 June 1992, giving priority to those which produce
quick impact;

12. Invites the Governments of Thailand and Japan, in
cooperation with the Co-Chairmen of the Paris Conference on
Cambodia and in consultation with any other Government as
appropriate, to continue their efforts to find solutions to the
current problems relating to the implementation of the Paris agreements and to report to the Secretary-General and the Co-Chairmen of the Conference by 31 October 1992 on the outcome of their efforts;

13. Invites the Secretary-General, in accordance with the
intention expressed in paragraph 70 of his report, to ask the
Co-Chairmen of the Paris Conference on Cambodia, immediately on receipt of the report referred to in paragraph 12 above,
to undertake appropriate consultations with a view to implementing fully the peace process;

14. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the
Security Council as soon as possible, and no later than 15
November 1992, on the implementation of the present resolution and, if the current difficulties have not been overcome,
undertakes to consider what further steps are necessary and
appropriate to ensure the realization of the fundamental
objectives of the Paris agreements;

15. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
Adopted unanimously at the 3124th meeting

Security Council resolution 783 (1992) [on implementation of the Cambodia peace process]

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RESOLUTION 784 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3129th meeting,
on 30 October 1992

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolution 637 (1989) of 27 July 1989,

Recalling also its resolutions 693 (1991) of 20 May 1991, 714 (1991) of
30 September 1991 and 729 (1992) of 14 January 1992,

Taking note of the letter from the Secretary-General dated
19 October 1992 (S/24688), in which he announced a delay in the schedule laid
down in resolution 729 (1992),

Noting also the letter from the Secretary-General dated 28 October 1992
(S/24731), in which he proposed an interim extension of the current mandate of
the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador (ONUSAL),

1. Approves the proposal of the Secretary-General to extend the current
mandate of ONUSAL for a period ending on 30 November 1992;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to it, between now and that
date, recommendations on the period of extension of the mandate, on the
mandate and strength that ONUSAL will need, taking into account progress
already made, in order to verify the implementation of the final phases of the
peace process in El Salvador together with their financial implications;

3. Urges both parties to respect scrupulously and to implement in good
faith the commitments assumed by them under the agreements signed on
16 January 1992 at Mexico City and to respond positively to the
Secretary-General's latest proposals to them aimed at overcoming the current
difficulties;

4. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 784 (1992) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in El Salvador]

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RESOLUTION 785 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3130th meeting
on 30 October 1992

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991 and 747 (1992) of
24 March 1992,

Recalling also the statement made on its behalf by the President of the
Security Council on 27 October 1992 (S/24720),

Taking note of the letter of the Secretary-General dated 29 October 1992
(S/24736), in which he recommends an extension of the existing mandate of the
United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM II) for an interim period,

Deeply concerned at the deterioration of the political situation and the
rising tension in Angola,

Deeply concerned also at the reports of the recent resumption of
hostilities by UNITA in Luanda and Huambo,

Affirming that any party which fails to abide by all the commitments
entered into under the "Acordos de Paz para Angola" will be rejected by the
international community, and that the results of use of force will not be
accepted,

1. Approves the recommendation of the Secretary-General to extend the
existing mandate of UNAVEM II for an interim period, until 30 November 1992;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to it by that date a
detailed report on the situation in Angola together with long-term
recommendations, accompanied by the financial implications thereof, on the
mandate and strength of UNAVEM II;

3. Strongly condemns any such resumption of hostilities and urgently
demands that such acts cease forthwith;

4. Calls_on all States to refrain from any action which directly or
indirectly could jeopardize the implementation of the “Acordos de Paz" and
increase the tension in the country;

5. Reiterates its full support for the Special Representative of the
Secretary-General and UNAVEM II, and its strong condemnation of the attacks
and baseless accusations made by UNITA's radio station, Vorgan, against the
Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNAVEM II;

6. Supports the statement by the Special Representative of the
Secretary-General certifying that the elections held on 29 and
30 September 1992 were generally free and fair and calls upon UNITA and the
other parties to the electoral process in Angola to respect the results of the
elections;

7. Calls upon the parties to the "Acordos de Paz" to abide by all the
commitments entered into under the Accords, in particular with regard to the
confinement of their troops and collection of their weapons, demobilization
and the formation of the unified national armed force, and to refrain from any
act that might heighten tension, jeopardize the continued conduct of the
electoral process and threaten the territorial integrity of Angola;

8. Urges the leaders of the two parties to engage in a dialogue without
delay so as to enable the second round of the presidential elections to be
held promptly;

9. Reaffirms that it will hold responsible any party which refuses to
take part in such a dialogue, thereby jeopardizing the entire process, and
reiterates its readiness to consider all appropriate measures under the
Charter of the United Nations to secure implementation of the "Acordos de Paz";

10. Decides to remain seized of the question.

Security Council resolution 785 (1992) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Angola Verification Mission II and implementation of the Peace Accords for Angola]

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RESOLUTION 786 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3133rd_ meeting,
on 10 November 1992

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolution 781 (1992) of 9 October 1992,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General of 5 November 1992
(S/24767 and Add.1) and his subsequent letter of 6 November 1992 (S/24783)
submitted pursuant to resolution 781 (1992),

Considering that the establishment of a ban on military flights in the
airspace of Bosnia and Herzegovina constitutes an essential element for the
safety of the delivery of humanitarian assistance and a decisive step for the
cessation of hostilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Taking into account the need for a speedy deployment of monitors on the
ground for observation and verification purposes,

Gravely concerned at the indication in the Secretary-General’s letter of
6 November 1992 of possible violations of its resolution 781 (1992) and of the
impossibility of corroborating the information on such violations by technical
means presently available to the United Nations Protection Force,

Determined to ensure the safety of humanitarian flights to Bosnia and
Herzegovina,

1. Welcomes the current advance deployment of military observers of the
United Nations Protection Force and the European Community Monitoring Mission
at airfields in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro);

2. Reaffirms its ban on military flights in the airspace of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, which applies to all flights, whether of fixed-wing or
rotary-wing aircraft, subject to the exceptions contained in paragraph 1 of
its resolution 781 (1992), and reiterates that all parties and others
concerned must comply with this ban;

3. Endorses the general concept of operations described in the
Secretary-General's report and calls on all parties and others concerned,
including all Governments operating aircraft in the area, to cooperate fully
with the United Nations Protection Force in its implementation;

4. Calls upon all parties and others concerned henceforth to direct all
requests for authorizations of flights pursuant to paragraph 3 of its
resolution 781 (1992) to the United Nations Protection Force, with special
provisions being made for flights of the United Nations Protection Force, and
all other flights in support of United Nations operations, including
humanitarian assistance;

5. Approves the recommendation in paragraph 10 of the
Secretary-General's report that the strength of the United Nations Protection
Force be increased, as proposed in paragraph 5 of the report, in order to
permit it to implement the concept of operations;

6. Reiterates its determination to consider urgently, in the case of
violations when further reported to it in accordance with its resolution
781 (1992), the further measures necessary to enforce the ban on military
flights in the airspace of Bosnia and Herzegovina;

7. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 786 (1992) [on a ban on military flights in the airspace of Bosnia and Herzegovina]

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RESOLUTION 787 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3137th meeting,
on 16 November 1992

The Security Council,

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

Reaffirming its determination that the situation in the Republic of
Bosnia and Herzegovina constitutes a threat to the peace, and reaffirming that
the provision of humanitarian assistance in the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina is an important element in the Security Council's effort to
restore peace and security in the region,

Deeply concerned at the threats to the territorial integrity of the
Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which, as a State Member of the United
Nations, enjoys the rights provided for in the Charter of the United Nations,

Reaffirming also its full support for the International Conference on the
Former Yugoslavia as the framework within which an overall political
settlement of the crisis in the former Yugoslavia may be achieved, and for the
work of the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the Conference,

Recalling the decision by the International Conference on the Former
Yugoslavia to examine the possibility of promoting safe areas for humanitarian
purposes,

Recalling the commitments entered into by the parties and others
concerned within the framework of the International Conference on the Former
Yugoslavia,

Reiterating its call on all parties and others concerned to cooperate
fully with the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee,

Noting the progress made so far within the framework of the International
Conference, including the Joint Declarations signed at Geneva on
30 September 1992 1/ and 20 October 1992 2/ by the Presidents of the Republic
of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro); the
Joint Statement made at Geneva on 19 October 1992 by the Presidents of the
Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
(Serbia and Montenegro); 3/ the Joint Communiqué issued on 1 November 1992 at
Zagreb by the Presidents of the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Bosnia
and Herzegovina; 4/ the establishment of the Mixed Military Working Group in
the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina; and the production of a draft outline
constitution for the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 5/

Noting with grave concern the report of the Special Rapporteur appointed
following a special session of the Commission on Human Rights to investigate
the human rights situation in the former Yugoslavia, which makes clear that
massive and systematic violations of human rights and grave violations of
international humanitarian law continue in the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina,

Welcoming the deployment of additional elements of the United Nations
Protection Force for the protection of humanitarian activities in the Republic
of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in accordance with its resolution 776 (1992) of
14 September 1992,

Deeply concerned about reports of continuing violations of the embargo
imposed by its resolutions 713 (1991) and 724 (1991) of 15 December 1991,

Deeply concerned also about reports of violations of the measures imposed
by its resolution 757 (1992) of 30 May 1992,

1. Calls upon the parties in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to
consider the draft outline constitution as a basis for negotiating a political
settlement of the conflict in that country and to continue negotiations for
constitutional arrangements on the basis of the draft outline, under the
auspices of the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee, these negotiations to
be held in continuous and uninterrupted session;

2. Reaffirms that any taking of territory by force or any practice of
“ethnic cleansing" is unlawful and unacceptable, and will not be permitted to
affect the outcome of the negotiations on constitutional arrangements for the
Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and insists that all displaced persons be
enabled to return in peace to their former homes;

3. Strongly reaffirms its call on all parties and others concerned to
respect strictly the territorial integrity of the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, and affirms that any entities unilaterally declared or
arrangements imposed in contravention thereof will not be accepted;

4. Condemns the refusal of all parties in the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, in particular the Bosnian Serb paramilitary forces, to comply
with its previous resolutions, and demands that they and all other concerned
parties in the former Yugoslavia fulfil immediately their obligations under
those resolutions;

5. Demands that all forms of interference from outside the Republic of
Bosnia and Herzegovina, including infiltration into the country of irregular
units and personnel, cease immediately, and reaffirms its determination to
take measures against all parties and others concerned which fail to fulfil
the requirements of resolution 752 (1992) and its other relevant resolutions,
including the requirement that all forces, in particular elements of the
Croatian army, be withdrawn, or be subject to the authority of the Government
of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, or be disbanded or disarmed;

6. Calls upon all parties in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to
fulfil their commitments to put into effect an immediate cessation of
hostilities and to negotiate in the Mixed Military Working Group, continuously
and in uninterrupted session, to end the blockades of Sarajevo and other towns
and to demilitarize them, with heavy weapons under international supervision;

7. Condemns all violations of international humanitarian law, including
in particular the practice of “ethnic cleansing" and the deliberate impeding
of the delivery of food and medical supplies to the civilian population of the
Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and reaffirms that those that commit or
order the commission of such acts will be held individually responsible in
respect of such acts;

8. Welcomes the establishment of the Commission of Experts provided for
in paragraph 2 of its resolution 780 (1992) of 6 October 1992, and requests
the Commission to pursue actively its investigations with regard to grave
breaches of the Geneva Conventions and other violations of international
humanitarian law committed in the territory of the former Yugoslavia, in
particular the practice of "ethnic cleansing";

9. Decides, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United
Nations, in order to ensure that commodities and products transshipped through
the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) are not diverted in
violation of resolution 757 (1992), to prohibit the transshipment of crude
oil, petroleum products, coal, energy-related equipment, iron, steel, other
metals, chemicals, rubber, tyres, vehicles, aircraft and motors of all types
unless such transshipment is specifically authorized on a case-by-case basis
by the Committee established by resolution 724 (1991) under its no-objection
procedure;

10. Further decides, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the
United Nations, that any vessel 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) shall be considered, for the purpose of
implementation of the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, a vessel
of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) regardless of
the flag under which the vessel sails;

11. Calls upon all States to take all necessary steps to ensure that
none of their exports are diverted to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
(Serbia and Montenegro) in violation of resolution 757 (1992);

12. Acting under Chapters VII and VIII of the Charter of the United
Nations, calls upon States, acting nationally or through regional agencies or
arrangements, to use such measures commensurate with the specific
circumstances as may be necessary under the authority of the Security Council
to halt all inward and outward maritime shipping in order to inspect and
verify their cargoes and destinations and to ensure strict implementation of
the provisions of resolutions 713 (1991) and 757 (1992);

13. Commends the efforts of those riparian States which are acting to
ensure compliance with resolutions 713 (1991) and 757 (1992) with respect to
shipments on the Danube, and reaffirms the responsibility of riparian States
to take necessary measures to ensure that shipping on the Danube is in
accordance with resolutions 713 (1991) and 757 (1992), including such measures
commensurate with the specific circumstances as may be necessary to halt such
shipping in order to inspect and verify their cargoes and destinations and to
ensure strict implementation of the provisions of resolutions 713 (1991) and
757 (1992);

14. Requests the States concerned, nationally or through regional
agencies or arrangements, to coordinate with the Secretary-General inter alia
on the submission of reports to the Security Council regarding actions taken
in pursuance of paragraphs 12 and 13 of the present resolution to facilitate
the monitoring of the implementation of the present resolution;

15. Requests all States to provide in accordance with the Charter of the
United Nations such assistance as may be required by those States acting
nationally or through regional agencies and arrangements in pursuance of
paragraphs 12 and 13 of the present resolution;

16. Considers that, in order to facilitate the implementation of the
relevant Security Council resolutions, observers should be deployed on the
borders of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and requests the
Secretary-General to present to the Council as soon as possible his
recommendations on this matter;

17. Calls upon all international donors to contribute to the
humanitarian relief efforts in the former Yugoslavia, to support the United
Nations Consolidated Inter-Agency Programme of Action and Appeal for the
former Yugoslavia and to speed up the delivery of assistance under existing
pledges;

18. Calls upon all parties and others concerned to cooperate fully with
the humanitarian agencies and with the United Nations Protection Force to
ensure the safe delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in need of it,
and reiterates its demand that all parties and others concerned take the
necessary measures to ensure the safety of United Nations and other personnel
engaged in the delivery of humanitarian assistance;

19. Invites the Secretary-General, in consultation with the United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other relevant international
humanitarian agencies, to study the possibility of and the requirements for
the promotion of safe areas for humanitarian purposes;

20. Expresses its appreciation for the report presented to the Council
by the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International Conference
on the Former Yugoslavia, and requests the Secretary-General to continue to
keep the Council regularly informed of developments and of the work of the
Conference;

21. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter until a peaceful
solution is achieved.

1/ S/24476, annex.
2/ S/24704, annex.
3/ S/24702, annex.
4/ S/24748, annex.
5/ S/24795, annex VII.

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