RESOLUTION 788 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3138th meeting,
on 19 November 1992

The Security Council,

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

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

Taking into account the decision of the Joint Meeting of the Standing
Mediation Committee and the Committee of Five of 20 October 1992 held at
Cotonou, Benin (S/24735) and the Final Communiqué of the First Meeting of the
Monitoring Committee of Nine on the Liberian conflict issued at Abuja, Nigeria
on 7 November 1992 (S/24812, annex),

Regretting that parties to the conflict in Liberia have not respected or
implemented the various accords to date, especially the Yamoussoukro IV Accord
(S/24815),

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

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

Noting that the deterioration of the situation hinders the creation of

conditions conducive to the holding of free and fair elections in accordance
with the Yamoussoukro IV Accord,

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

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

Noting the request of 29 July 1992 from ECOWAS for the United Nations to
dispatch an observer group to Liberia to verify and monitor the electoral
process,

Taking note of the invitation of ECOWAS of 20 October 1992, in Cotonou,
Benin, for the Secretary-General to consider, if necessary, the dispatch of a
group to observe the encampment and disarmament of the warring parties,

Recognizing the need for increased humanitarian assistance,

Taking into account the request made by the Permanent Representative of
Benin on behalf of ECOWAS (S/24735),

Taking also into account the letter of the Foreign Minister of Liberia
endorsing the request made by the Permanent Representative of Benin on behalf
of ECOWAS (S/24825),

Convinced that it is vital to find a peaceful, just and lasting solution
to the conflict in Liberia,

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

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

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

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

5. Calls _ upon all parties to the conflict and all others concerned to
respect strictly the provisions of international humanitarian law;

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

7. Requests the Secretary-General to dispatch urgently a Special
Representative to Liberia to evaluate the situation, and to report to the
Security Council as soon as possible with any recommendations he may wish to
make;

8. Decides, under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
that all States shall, for the purposes of establishing peace and stability in
Liberia, immediately implement a general and complete embargo on all
deliveries of weapons and military equipment to Liberia until the Security
Council decides otherwise;

9. Decides within the same framework that the embargo imposed by
paragraph 8 shall not apply to weapons and military equipment destined for the
sole use of the peace-keeping forces of ECOWAS in Liberia, subject to any
review that may be required in conformity with the report of the
Secretary~General;

10. Requests all States to respect the measures established by ECOWAS to
bring about a peaceful solution to the conflict in Liberia;

11. Calls on Member States to exercise self-restraint in their relations
with all parties to the Liberian conflict and to refrain from taking any
action that would be inimical to the peace process;

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

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

14. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 788 (1992) [on a general and complete embargo on all deliveries of weapons and military equipment to Liberia]

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RESOLUTION 789 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3140th meeting,
on 25 November 1992

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 19 November 1992
on his mission of good offices in Cyprus, 1/

Noting with satisfaction that the two leaders discussed all the issues in
the Set of Ideas with the result that there were areas of agreement as noted
in the report,

Welcoming the agreement by the two sides to meet again with the
Secretary-General in early March 1993 to complete the work on an agreed Set of
Ideas,

1. Reaffirms all its previous resolutions on Cyprus, including
resolutions 365 (1974), 367 (1975), 541 (1983), 550 (1984) and 774 (1992);

2. Endorses the report of the Secretary-General and commends him fo
his efforts;

3. Reaffirm also its endorsement of the Set of Ideas including the
territorial adjustments reflected in the map contained in the annex to the
report of the Secretary-General of 21 August 1992 2/ as the basis for reaching
an overall framework agreement;

4. Reaffirms further its position that the present status quo is not
acceptable and that an overall agreement in line with the Set of Ideas should
be achieved without further delay;

5. Notes that the recent joint meetings did not achieve their intended
goal, in particular because certain positions adopted by the Turkish Cypriot
side were fundamentally at variance with the Set of Ideas;

6. Calls upon the Turkish Cypriot side to adopt positions that are
consistent with the Set of Ideas on those issues identified by the
Secretary-General in his report, and for all concerned to be prepared in the
next round of talks to make decisions that will bring about a speedy agreement;

7. Recognizes that the completion of this process in March 1993 would
be greatly facilitated by the implementation by each side of measures designed
to promote mutual confidence;

8. Urges all concerned to commit themselves to the confidence-building
measures set out below:

(a) That, as a first step towards the withdrawal of non-Cypriot forces
envisaged in the Set of Ideas, the number of foreign troops in the Republic of
Cyprus undergo a significant reduction and that a reduction of defence
spending be effected in the Republic of Cyprus;

(b) That the military authorities on each side cooperate with the United
Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus in order to extend the unmanning
agreement of 1989 to all areas of the United Nations-controlled Buffer Zone
where the two sides are in close proximity to each other;

(c) That, with a view to the implementation of resolution 550 (1984),
the area at present under the control of the United Nations Peace-keeping
Force in Cyprus be extended to include Varosha;

(d) That each side take active measures to promote people-to-people
contact between the two communities by reducing restrictions to the movement
of persons across the Buffer Zone;

(e) That restrictions imposed on foreign visitors crossing the Buffer
Zone be reduced;

(f) That each side propose bi-communal projects, for possible financing
by lending and donor Governments as well as international institutions:

(g) That both sides commit themselves to the holding of a Cyprus-wide
census under the auspices of the United Nations;

(h) That both sides cooperate to enable the United Nations to undertake,
in the relevant locations, feasibility studies (i) in connection with the
resettlement and rehabilitation of persons who would be affected by the
territorial adjustments as part of the overall agreement, and (ii) in
connection with the programme of economic development that would, as part of
the overall agreement, benefit those persons who would resettle in the area
under Turkish Cypriot administration;

9. Requests the Secretary-General to follow up on the implementation of
the above confidence-building measures and to keep the Security Council
informed as appropriate;

10. Also requests the Secretary-General to maintain such preparatory
contacts as he considers appropriate before the resumption of the joint
meetings in March 1993, and to propose for the Security Council's
consideration revisions in the negotiating format to make it more effective;

ll. Further requests the Secretary-General, during the March 1993 joint
meetings, to assess developments on a regular basis with the Council with a

view to considering what further action may be needed by the Council;

12. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a full report after the
conclusion of the joint meetings that will resume in March 1993.

1/ S/24830.
2/ S/24472.

Security Council resolution 789 (1992) [urging all concerned in the Cyprus question to commit themselves to the confidence-building measures set out in the resolution]

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RESOLUTION 790 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3141st meeting
on 25 November 1992

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United
Nations Disengagement Observer Force (S/24821),

Decides:

(a) To call upon the parties concerned to implement immediately its
resolution 338 (1973) of 22 October 1973;

(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer
Force for another period of six months, that is, until 31 May 1993;

(c) To request the Secretary-General to submit, at the end of this
period, a report on the development in the situation and the measures taken to
implement Security Council resolution 338 (1973).

Security Council resolution 790 (1992) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]

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RESOLUTION 791 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3142nd meeting,
on 30 November 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, 729 (1992) of 14 January 1992 and 784 (1992) of
30 October 1992,

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General dated 23 November 1992
(S/24833 and Add.1),

Noting with appreciation the continuing efforts of the Secretary~General
to support implementation of the several agreements signed between
4 April 1990 and 16 January 1992 by the Government of El Salvador and the
Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional (FMLN) to re-establish
peace and promote reconciliation in El Salvador,

Noting the intention of the Secretary-General to continue, in this as in
other peace-keeping operations, to monitor expenditures carefully during this
period of increasing demands on peace-keeping resources,

1. Approves the report of the Secretary-General;

2. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission
in El Salvador (ONUSAL) as defined in resolutions 693 (1991) and 729 (1992),
for a further period of six months ending on 31 May 1993;

3. Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to adapt the future
activities and strength of ONUSAL, taking into account progress made in
implementing the peace process;

4. Urges both parties to respect scrupulously and to implement in good
faith the solemn commitments they have assumed under the agreements signed on
16 January 1992 at Mexico City and to exercise the utmost moderation and
restraint, both at present and following the conclusion of the cease-fire
phase, in order to respect the new deadlines agreed upon by them for the
successful completion of the peace process and for the restoration of normal
conditions, especially in the zones of former conflict;

5. Shares, in this context, the preoccupations expressed by the
Secretary-General in paragraph 84 of his report;

6. Reaffirms its support for the Secretary-General's use of his good
offices in the El Salvador peace process and calls upon both parties to
cooperate fully with the Secretary-General's Special Representative and ONUSAL
in their tasks of assisting and verifying the parties’ implementation of their
commitments;

7. Requests all States, as well as the international institutions in
the fields of development and finance, to continue to support, in particular
through voluntary contributions, the peace process;

8. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council fully
informed of further developments in the El Salvador peace process and to
report, as necessary, on all aspects of ONUSAL's operations, at the latest
before the expiry of the new mandate period;

9. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 791 (1992) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in El Salvador]

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RESOLUTION 792 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3143rd meeting,
on 30 November 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, 766 (1992) of 21 July 1992 and 783 (1992) of
13 October 1992,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General dated 15 November 1992
(S/24800) in response to its resolution 783 (1992),

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

Reaffirming its commitment to implement the Paris Agreements and its
determination to maintain the implementation timetable of the peace process,
leading to elections for a constituent assembly in April/May 1993, the
adoption of a constitution and the formation of a new Cambodian Government
thereafter,

Recognizing the need for all Cambodian parties, the States concerned and
the Secretary-General to maintain close dialogue in order to implement the
peace process effectively,

Recalling that all Cambodians have, in accordance with article 12 of the
Agreement on a Comprehensive Political Settlement of the Cambodia Conflict,
the right to determine their own political future through the free and fair
election of a constituent assembly and that political parties wishing to
participate in the election can be formed in accordance with paragraph 5 of
annex 3 to the Agreement,

Noting the discussion during the consultations held in Peking on
7 and 8 November 1992 by the Co-Chairmen of the Paris Conference regarding
a presidential election, and the views of the Co-Chairmen shared by the
Secretary-General that such an election could contribute to the process of
national reconciliation and help to reinforce the climate of stability in
Cambodia,

Welcoming the achievements of the Special Representative of the
Secretary-General and UNTAC in the implementation of the Paris Agreements,

Welcoming in particular the good progress made in voter registration,

Welcoming also the efforts of UNTAC to strengthen its relationship with
the Supreme National Council (SNC) and its supervision and control over the
existing administrative structures, inter alia, to ensure the widest possible
agreement on essential regulations for elections, natural resources,
rehabilitation, national heritage and human rights, on relations with the
international financial institutions, and on the question of foreign residents
and immigrants,

Noting also the efforts of UNTAC to address the concerns raised by the
PDK, including steps to verify the withdrawal of all foreign forces, advisers
and military personnel from Cambodia, close cooperation between UNTAC and the
SNC as the embodiment of Cambodian sovereignty, the creation of Technical
Advisory Committees to advise the SNC and UNTAC, the extension of UNTAC
supervision and control over the five key administrative areas mandated in the
Paris Agreements in the areas to which UNTAC has access, and the creation of
Working Groups in these areas to enable the parties to be involved in and
informed about UNTAC's activities in these five key areas,

Expressing its appreciation for the efforts of Japan and Thailand to find
solutions to current problems relating to the implementation of the Paris
Agreements,

Expressing also its appreciation for the efforts of the Co-Chairmen of
the Paris Conference, in consultations with all parties pursuant to resolution
783 (1992) to find a way to implement fully the Paris Agreements,

Deploring the failure of the PDK to meet its obligations under the Paris
Agreements, notably as regards unrestricted access by UNTAC to the areas under
PDK control for voter registration and other purposes of the Agreements and as
regards the application of phase II of the cease-fire concerning cantonment
and demobilization of its forces,

Deploring recent violations of the cease-fire and their implications for
the security situation in Cambodia, emphasizing the importance of maintaining
the cease-fire and calling on all parties to comply with their obligations in
this regard,

Condemning attacks against UNTAC, in particular the recent firings upon
UNTAC helicopters and on electoral registration personnel,

Concerned by the economic situation in Cambodia and its impact on the
implementation of the Paris Agreements,

1. Endorses the report of the Secretary-General dated 15 November 1992
(S/24800);

2. Confirms that the election for a constituent assembly in Cambodia
will be held not later than May 1993;

3. Notes the decision of the Secretary-General to instruct his Special
Representative to make contingency plans for the organization and conduct by
UNTAC of a presidential election, and moreover, noting that such an election
must be held in conjunction with the planned election for a constituent
assembly, requests the Secretary-General to submit any recommendations for the
holding of such an election to the Council for decision;

4. Calls upon all Cambodian parties to cooperate fully with UNTAC to
create a neutral political environment for the conduct of free and fair
elections and prevent acts of harassment, intimidation and political violence;

5. Determines that UNTAC shall proceed with preparations for free and
fair elections to be held in April/May 1993 in all areas of Cambodia to which
UNTAC has full and free access as at 31 January 1993;

6. Calls on the Supreme National Council to continue to meet regularly
under the chairmanship of His Royal Highness Prince Norodom Sihanouk;

7. Condemns the failure by the PDK to comply with its obligations;

8. Demands that the PDK fulfil immediately its obligations under the
Paris Agreements; that it facilitate without delay full deployment of UNTAC in
the areas under its control; that it not impede voter registration in those
areas; that it not impede the activities of other political parties in those
areas; and that it implement fully phase II of the cease-fire, 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 Paris Agreements;

9. Urges the PDK to join fully in the implementation of the Paris
Agreements, including the electoral provisions, and requests the
Secretary-General and States concerned to remain ready to continue dialogue
with the PDK for this purpose;

10. Calls on those concerned to ensure that measures are taken,
consistent with the provisions of Article VII of annex 2 to the Paris
Agreements to prevent the supply of petroleum products to the areas occupied
by any Cambodian party not complying with the military provisions of those
Agreements and requests the Secretary-General to examine the modalities of
such measures;

11. Undertakes to consider appropriate measures to be implemented should
the PDK obstruct the implementation of the peace plan, such as the freezing of
the assets held by the PDK outside Cambodia;

12. Invites UNTAC to establish all necessary border checkpoints,
requests neighbouring States to cooperate fully in the establishment and
maintenance of those checkpoints and requests the Secretary-General to
undertake immediate consultations with States concerned regarding their
establishment and operation;

13. Supports the decision of the Supreme National Council dated
22 September 1992 to set a moratorium on the export of logs from Cambodia in
order to protect Cambodia's natural resources; requests States, especially
neighbouring States, to respect this moratorium by not importing such logs;
and requests UNTAC to take appropriate measures to secure the implementation
of such moratorium;

14, Requests the Supreme National Council to consider the adoption of a
similar moratorium on the export of minerals and gems in order to protect
Cambodia's natural resources;

15. Demands that all parties comply with their obligations to observe
the cease-fire and calls upon them to exercise restraint;

16. Requests UNTAC to continue to monitor the cease-fire and to take
effective measures to prevent the recurrence or escalation of fighting in
Cambodia, as well as incidents of banditry and arms smuggling;

17. Demands also that all parties take all action necessary to safeguard
the lives and the security of UNTAC personnel throughout Cambodia including by
issuing immediate instructions to this effect to their commanders forthwith
and reporting their action to the Special Representative;

18. Requests the Secretary-General to consider the implications for the
electoral process of the failure by the PDK to canton and demobilize its
forces and, in response to this situation, to take all appropriate steps to
ensure the successful implementation of the electoral process;

19. Requests the Secretary-General to investigate and report upon the
implications for security in post-election Cambodia of the possible incomplete
implementation of the disarmament and demobilization provisions of the Paris
Agreements;

20. Invites the States and international organizations providing
economic assistance to Cambodia to convene a meeting to review the current
State of economic assistance to Cambodia in the wake of the Conference on
Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Cambodia held in Tokyo in June 1992;

21. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council as soon as
possible and no later than 15 February 1993 on the implementation of this
resolution, and on any further measures that may be necessary and appropriate
to ensure the realization of the fundamental objectives of the Paris
Agreements;

22. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 792 (1992) [on implementation of the Cambodia peace process]

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RESOLUTION 793 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3144th meeting,
on 30 November 1992

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991, 747 (1992) of
24 March 1992 and 785 (1992) of 30 October 1992,

Taking note of the further report of the Secretary-General of
25 November 1992 (S/24858 and Add.1),

Deeply concerned by deterioration in the political and military situation
in Angola and especially by the troop movements which have taken place and by
the hostilities which occurred on 31 October and 1 November 1992,

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

Disturbed by the continuing non-implementation of major aspects of the
“Acordos de Paz para Angola",

Reiterating its support for the statement by the Special Representative
of the Secretary-General that the elections held on 29 and 30 September 1992
were generally free and fair and taking note of the acceptance by UNITA of the
results of the elections,

Noting the intention of the Secretary-General to continue, in this as in
other peace-keeping operations, to monitor expenditures carefully during this
period of increasing demands on peace-keeping resources,

1, Approves the recommendation of the Secretary-General to extend the
existing mandate of UNAVEM II for a further period of two months until
31 January 1993;

2. Appeals to the troop and police contributing States to lend
cooperation to UNAVEM II in order to restore as soon as possible its mandated
strength;

3. Welcomes the joint declaration of the Government of Angola and UNITA
made in Namibe on 26 November 1992 and urges them to take immediate and
effective actions in accordance with the declaration;

4. Demands that the two parties scrupulously observe the cease-fire,
immediately stop all military confrontations, and in particular offensive
troop movements, and create all the conditions necessary for the completion of
the peace process;

5. Urges the two parties to demonstrate their adherence to, and
fulfilment without exception of, the "Acordos de Paz" 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 action which might heighten tension or jeopardize the return
to normalcy;

6. Strongly appeals to the two parties to engage in a continuous and
meaningful dialogue aimed at national reconciliation and at the participation
of all parties in the democratic process and to agree on a clear timetable for
the fulfilment of their commitments in accordance with the “Acordos de Paz";

7. 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";

8. 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;

9. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to it by 31 January 1993 a
further report on the situation in Angola together with his longer-term
recommendations for the further role of the United Nations in the peace
process, which should be clearly defined in scope and time and based on a wide
degree of support in Angola;

10. Decides to remain seized of the question.

Security Council resolution 793 (1992) [on implementation of the peace process in Angola]

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RESOLUTION 794 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3145th meeting,
on 3 December 1992

The Security Council,

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

Recognizing the unique character of the present situation in Somalia and
mindful of its deteriorating, complex and extraordinary nature, requiring an
immediate and exceptional response,

Determining that the magnitude of the human tragedy caused by the
conflict in Somalia, further exacerbated by the obstacles being created to the
distribution of humanitarian assistance, 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 the quick delivery of humanitarian
assistance in the whole country,

Noting the efforts of the League of Arab States, the Organization of
African Unity, and in particular the proposal made by its Chairman at the
forty-seventh regular session of the General Assembly for the organization of
an international conference on Somalia, and the Organization of the Islamic
Conference and other regional agencies and arrangements to promote
reconciliation and political settlement in Somalia and to address the
humanitarian needs of the people of that country,

Commending the ongoing efforts of the United Nations, its specialized
agencies and humanitarian organizations and of non-governmental organizations
and of States to ensure delivery of humanitarian assistance in Somalia,

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

Expressing grave alarm at continuing reports of widespread violations of
international humanitarian law occurring in Somalia, including reports of
violence and threats of violence against personnel participating lawfully in
impartial humanitarian relief activities; deliberate attacks on
non-combatants, relief consignments and vehicles, and medical and relief
facilities; and impeding the delivery of food and medical supplies essential
for the survival of the civilian population,

Dismayed by the continuation of conditions that impede the delivery of
humanitarian supplies to destinations within Somalia, and in particular
reports of looting of relief supplies destined for starving people, attacks on
aircraft and ships bringing in humanitarian relief supplies, and attacks on
the Pakistani UNOSOM contingent in Mogadishu,

Taking note with appreciation of the letters of the Secretary-General of
24 November 1992 (S/24859) and of 29 November 1992 (S/24868),

Sharing the Secretary-General's assessment that the situation in Somalia
is intolerable and that it has become necessary to review the basic premises
and principles of the United Nations effort in Somalia, and that UNOSOM's
existing course would not in present circumstances be an adequate response to
the tragedy in Somalia, ;

Determined to establish as soon as possible the necessary conditions for
the delivery of humanitarian assistance wherever needed in Somalia, in
conformity with resolutions 751 (1992) and 767 (1992),

Noting the offer by Member States aimed at establishing a secure
environment for humanitarian relief operations in Somalia as soon as possible,

Determined further to restore peace, stability and law and order with a
view to facilitating the process of a political settlement under the auspices
of the United Nations, aimed at national reconciliation in Somalia, and
encouraging the Secretary-General and his Special Representative to continue
and intensify their work at the national and regional levels to promote these
objectives,

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

1. Reaffirms its demand that all parties, movements and factions in
Somalia immediately céase hostilities, maintain a cease-fire throughout the
country, and cooperate with the Special Representative of the ,
Secretary-General as well as with the military forces to be established
pursuant to the authorization given in paragraph 10 below in order to promote
the process of relief distribution, reconciliation and political settlement in
Somalia;

2. Demands that all parties, movements and factions in Somalia take all
measures necessary 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;

3. Also demands that all parties, movements and factions in Somalia
take all measures necessary to ensure the safety of United Nations and all
other personnel engaged in the delivery of humanitarian assistance, including
the military forces to be established pursuant to the authorization given in
paragraph 10 below;

4. Further demands that all parties, movements and factions in Somalia
immediately cease and desist from all breaches of international humanitarian
law including from actions such as those described above;

5. Strongly condemns all violations of international humanitarian law
occurring in Somalia, including in particular the deliberate impeding of the
delivery of food and medical supplies essential for the survival of the
civilian population, and affirms that those who commit or order the commission
of such acts will be held individually responsible in respect of such acts;

6. Decides that the operations and the further deployment of the 3,500
personnel of the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM) authorized by
paragraph 3 of resolution 775 (1992) should proceed at the discretion of the
Secretary-General in the light of his assessment of conditions on the ground;
and requests him to keep the Council informed and to make such recommendations
as may be appropriate for the fulfilment of its mandate where conditions
permit;

7. Endorses the recommendation by the Secretary-General in his letter of
29 November 1992 (S/24868) that action under Chapter VII of the Charter of the
United Nations should be taken in order to establish a secure environment for
humanitarian relief operations in Somalia as soon as possible;

8. Welcomes the offer by a Member State described in the
Secretary-General's letter to the Council of 29 November 1992 (S/24868)
concerning the establishment of an operation to create such a secure
environment;

9. Welcomes also offers by other Member States to participate in that
operation;

10. Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
authorizes the Secretary-General and Member States cooperating to implement
the offer referred to in paragraph 8 above to use all necessary means to
establish as soon as possible a secure environment for humanitarian relief
operations in Somalia;

11. Calls on all Member States which are in a position to do so to
provide military forces and to make additional contributions, in cash or in
kind, in accordance with paragraph 10 above and requests the Secretary~-General
to establish a fund through which the contributions, where appropriate, could
be channelled to the States or operations concerned;

12. Authorizes the Secretary-General and the Member States concerned to
make the necessary arrangements for the unified command and control of the
forces involved, which will reflect the offer referred to in paragraph 8 above;

13. Requests the Secretary-General and the Member States acting under
paragraph 10 above to establish appropriate mechanisms for coordination
between the United Nations and their military forces;

14. Decides to appoint an ad hoc commission composed of members of the
Security Council to report to the Council on the implementation of this
resolution;

15. Invites the Secretary-General to attach a small UNOSOM liaison staff
to the Field Headquarters of the unified command;

16. Acting under Chapters VII and VIII of the Charter, calls upon
States, nationally or through regional agencies or arrangements, to use such
Measures as may be necessary to ensure strict implementation of paragraph 5 of
resolution 733 (1992);

17. Requests all States, in particular those in the region, to provide
appropriate support for. the actions undertaken by States, nationally or
through regional agencies or arrangements, pursuant to this and other relevant
resolutions;

18. Requests the Secretary-General and, as appropriate, the States
concerned to report to the Council on a regular basis, the first such report
to be made no later than fifteen days after the adoption of this resolution,
on the implementation of this resolution and the attainment of the objective
of establishing a secure environment so as to enable the Council to make the
necessary decision for a prompt transition to continued peace-keeping
operations;

19. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a plan to the Council
initially within fifteen days after the adoption of this resolution to ensure

that UNOSOM will be able to fulfil its mandate upon the withdrawal of the
unified command;

20. Invites the Secretary-General and his Special Representative to
continue their efforts to achieve a political settlement in Somalia;

21. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 794 (1992) [on measures to establish a secure environment for humanitarian relief operations in Somalia]

UN Operation in Somalia|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia|UN. Ad Hoc Commission Established under Security Council Resolution 794 (1992) concerning Somalia|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CEASEFIRES|POLITICAL CONDITIONS|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|MEDICAL SUPPLIES|FOOD SUPPLY|SOMALIA|SOMALIA SITUATION|ARMED FORCES|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS|FUNDS|LIAISON OFFICES


Resolution 795 (1992)
of 11 December 1992

The Security Council,
Recalling its resolution 743 (1992) of 21 February 1992,

Recalling the letter from the President of the Security
Council dated 25 November 1992 106 conveying the Security
Council’s agreement to the proposal by the Secretary-General
to send an exploratory mission to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,

Noting the report of the Secretary-General on the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia dated 9 December 1992, 107

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

Welcoming the presence of a mission of the Conference on
Security and Cooperation in Europe in the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia,

Considering the request by the Government in the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia for a United Nations presence there,

Recalling Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United
Nations,

1. Approves the report of the Secretary-General of 9
December 1992 107 on the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia;

2. Authorizes the Secretary-General to establish a
presence of the United Nations Protection Force in the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, as recommended by him in
his report, and so to inform the authorities of Albania and
those of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and
Montenegro);

3. Requests the Secretary-General to deploy immediately
the military, civil affairs, and administrative personnel recommended in his report, and to deploy the police monitors
immediately upon receiving the consent of the Government in
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to do so;
4. Urges the Force presence in the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia to coordinate closely with the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe mission there;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security
Council regularly informed of the implementation of the
present resolution;

6. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimously at the 3147th
meeting

Security Council resolution 795 (1992) [on establishment of a presence of the UN Protection Force in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia]

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S/47 [98] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION


RESOLUTION 796 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3148th meeting,
on 14 December 1992

The Security Council,

Noting the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
operation in Cyprus of 1 December 1992 (S/24917 and Add.1),

Noting also the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security
Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in
Cyprus for a further period of six months,

Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that, in view of
the prevailing conditions in the island, it is necessary to keep the Force in
Cyprus beyond 15 December 1992,

Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186 (1964) of 4 March 1964 and
other relevant resolutions,

1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations
Peace-keeping Force established under resolution 186 (1964) for a further
period ending on 15 June 1993;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good
offices, to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to
submit a report on the implementation of the present resolution by 31 May 1993;

3. Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General expressed in
paragraph 46 of his report to pursue his consultations with the
troop-contributing Governments about a restructuring of the Force and to
report on this to the Council as soon as possible;

4. Calls upon all the parties concerned to continue to cooperate with
the Force on the basis of the present mandate.

Security Council resolution 796 (1992) [on extension of the stationing in Cyprus of the UN Peace-Keeping Force]

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RESOLUTION 797 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3149th meeting,
on 16 December 1992

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolution 782 (1992) of 13 October 1992,

Recalling also the statement of the President of the Security Council of
27 October 1992, 1/

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General dated
3 December 1992, 2/

Stressing the importance it attaches to the General Peace Agreement for
Mozambique 3/ and to the fulfilment by the parties in good faith of the
obligations contained therein,

Noting the efforts made so far by the Government of Mozambique and the
Resistência Nacional Moçambicana to maintain the cease-fire, and expressing
concern over the delays in initiating some of the major tasks arising from the
General Peace Agreement,

Welcoming the appointment by the Secretary-General of an interim Special
Representative for Mozambique who will be in overall charge of United Nations
activities in support of the General Peace Agreement for Mozambique as well as
the dispatch to Mozambique of a team of twenty-five military observers, as
approved by resolution 782 (1992) of 13 October 1992,

Noting the intention of the Secretary-General, in this as in other
peace-keeping operations, to monitor expenditures carefully during this period
of increasing demands on peace-keeping resources,

1. Approves the report of the Secretary-General dated 3 December 1992 2/ and the recommendations contained therein:

2. Decides to establish a United Nations Operation in Mozambique as
proposed by the Secretary-General and in line with the General Peace Agreement
for Mozambique, and requests the Secretary-General in planning and executing
the deployment of the Operation to seek economies through, inter alia, phased
deployment and to report regularly on what is achieved in this regard;

3. Further decides that the United Nations Operation in Mozambique is
established for a period until 31 October 1993 in order to accomplish the
objectives described in the report of the Secretary-General;

4. Calls upon the Government of Mozambique and the Resistência Nacional
Moçambicana to cooperate fully with the interim Special Representative of the
Secretary-General and with the United Nations Operation in Mozambique and to
respect scrupulously the cease-fire and all the commitments entered into under
the Agreement, and stresses that the full respect of these commitments
constitutes a necessary condition for the fulfilment by the United Nations
Operation in Mozambique of its mandate;

5. Demands that all parties and others concerned in Mozambique take all
measures necessary to ensure the safety of United Nations and all other
personnel deployed pursuant to this and prior resolutions;

6. Endorses the approach in paragraphs 30 and 51 of the
Secretary-General's report as regards the timetable for the electoral process,
and invites the Secretary-General to consult closely with all the parties on
the precise timing of and preparations for the presidential and legislative
elections as well as on a precise timetable for the implementation of the
other major aspects of the Agreement and to report back to the Council on this
as soon as possible, and in any event not later than 31 March 1993;

7. Calls upon the Government of Mozambique and the Resistência Nacional
Moçambicana to finalize, in close coordination with the interim Special
Representative, as soon as possible organizational and logistical preparations
for the demobilization process;

8. Encourages Member States to respond positively to requests made to
them by the Secretary-General to contribute personnel and equipment to the
United Nations Operation in Mozambique;

9. Further encourages Member States to contribute voluntarily to United
Nations activities in support of the General Peace Agreement for Mozambique,
and requests United Nations programmes and specialized agencies to provide
appropriate assistance and support for the implementation of the major tasks
arising from the Agreement;

10. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council informed
of developments and to submit a further report to the Council by 31 March 1993;

11. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 797 (1992) [on establishment of the UN Operation in Mozambique]

UN OPERATION IN MOZAMBIQUE > ESTABLISHMENT.|UN. Special Representative for Mozambique|Movimento Nacional da Resistencia de Moçambique|Acordo Geral de Paz de Moçambique (1992)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CEASEFIRES|ELECTIONS|MILITARY DEMOBILIZATION|MOZAMBIQUE|STAFF SECURITY|MILITARY PERSONNEL|ESTABLISHMENT|MOZAMBIQUE SITUATION

S/47 [103] UN OPERATION IN MOZAMBIQUE
S/47 [109] MOZAMBIQUE SITUATION


RESOLUTION 798 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3150th meeting, on 18 December 1992

Recalling its resolutions 770 (1992) and 771 (1992) of 13 August 1992 as
well as other relevant resolutions of the Security Council,

Appalled by reports of the massive, organized and systematic detention
and rape of women, in particular Muslim women, in Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Demanding that all the detention camps and, in particular, camps for
women should be immediately closed,

Taking note of the initiative taken by the European Council on the rapid
dispatch of a delegation to investigate the facts received until now, 1/

1. Expresses its support for the above-mentioned initiative of the
European Council;

2. Strongly condemns these acts of unspeakable brutality;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to provide such necessary means of
support as are available to him in the area to enable the European Community
delegation to have free and secure access to the places of detention;

4. Requests the member States of the European Community to inform the
Secretary-General of the work of the delegation;

5. Invites the Secretary-General to report to it within fifteen days of
the adoption of the present resolution on measures taken to support the
delegation;

6. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

1/ S/24960.

Security Council resolution 798 (1992) [supporting initiative of the European Council to dispatch a fact-finding mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina]

European Communities|European Council|WOMEN|FACT-FINDING MISSIONS|HUMAN RIGHTS|DETAINED PERSONS|MUSLIMS|DETENTION CENTRES|BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA|BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SITUATION|FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION

S/47 [105] BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SITUATION
S/47 [98] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION


RESOLUTION 799 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3151st meeting,
on 18 December 1992

The Security Council,
Recalling the obligations of Member States under the United Nations Charter,

Reaffirming its resolutions 607 (1988), 608 (1988), 636 (1989), 641 (1989),
681 (1990), 694 (1991) and 726 (1992),

Having learned with deep concern that Israel, the occupying Power, in
contravention of its obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949,
deported to Lebanon on 17 December 1992, hundreds of Palestinian civilians from the
territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem,

 1. Strongly condemns the action taken by Israel, the occupying Power, to
deport hundreds of Palestinian civilians, and expresses its firm opposition to any
such deportation by Israel;

2. Reaffirms the applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention of
12 August 1949 to all the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967,
including Jerusalem, and affirms that deportation of civilians constitutes a
contravention of its obligations under the Convention;

3. Reaffirms also the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of
Lebanon;

4. Demands that Israel, the occupying Power, ensure the safe and immediate
return to the occupied territories of all those deported;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to consider dispatching a representative
to the area to follow up with the Israeli Government with regard to this serious
Situation and to report to the Security Council;

6. Decides to keep the matter actively under review.

Security Council resolution 799 (1992) [on deportation of Palestinian civilians from territories occupied by Israel]

Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War (1949)|DEPORTATION|ISRAEL|SOVEREIGNTY|LEBANON|TERRITORIES OCCUPIED BY ISRAEL|SPECIAL MISSIONS|PALESTINIANS|HUMAN RIGHTS IN ARMED CONFLICTS|TREATIES|CIVILIAN PERSONS|REPATRIATION

S/47 [37] TERRITORIES OCCUPIED BY ISRAEL


RESOLUTION 800 (1993)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3157th meeting,
on 8 January 1993

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of the Slovak Republic for admission to
the United Nations, 1/

Recommends to the General Assembly that the Slovak Republic be admitted
to membership in the United Nations.

1/ S/25046.

Security Council resolution 800 (1993) [on admission of Slovakia to membership in the United Nations]


RESOLUTION 801 (1993)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3158th meeting, on January 1993

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of the Czech Republic for admission to
the United Nations, 1/

Recommends to the General Assembly that the Czech Republic be admitted to
membership in the United Nations.

1/ S/25045.

Security Council resolution 801 (1993) [on admission of the Czech Republic to membership in the United Nations]


RESOLUTION 802 (1993)

Adopted by the Security Council at its
3163rd meeting, on 25 January 1993

The Security Council,

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

Reaffirming in particular its commitment to the United Nations
peace-keeping plan (S/23280, annex III),

Deeply concerned by the information provided by the Secretary-General to
the Security Council on 25 January 1993 on the rapid and violent deterioration
of the situation in Croatia as a result of military attacks by Croatian armed
forces on the areas under the protection of the United Nations Protection
Force (UNPROFOR),

Strongly condemning those attacks which have led to casualties and loss
of life in UNPROFOR, as well as among the civilian population,

Deeply concerned also by the lack of cooperation in recent months by the
Serb local authorities in the areas under the protection of UNPROFOR, by the
recent seizure by them of heavy weapons under UNPROFOR control, and by threats
to widen the conflict,

1. Demands the immediate cessation of hostile activities by Croatian
armed forces within or adjacent to the United Nations Protected Areas and the
withdrawal of the Croatian armed forces from these areas;

2. Strongly condemns the attacks by these forces against UNPROFOR in
the conduct of its duty of protecting civilians in the United Nations
Protected Areas and demands their immediate cessation;

3. Demands also that the heavy weapons seized from the
UNPROFOR-controlled storage areas be returned immediately to UNPROFOR;

4. Demands that all parties and others concerned comply strictly with
the cease-fire arrangements already agreed and cooperate fully and
unconditionally in the implementation of the United Nations peace-keeping plan
(S/23280, annex III), including the disbanding and demobilization of Serb
Territorial Defence units or other units of similar functions;

5. Expresses its condolences to the families of the UNPROFOR personnel
who have lost their lives;

6. Demands that all parties and others concerned respect fully the
safety of United Nations personnel;

7. Invites the Secretary-General to take all necessary steps to ensure
the safety of the UNPROFOR personnel concerned;

8. Calls upon all parties and others concerned to cooperate with
UNPROFOR in resolving all remaining issues connected with the implementation
of the peace-keeping plan, including allowing civilian traffic freely to use
the Maslenica crossing;

9. Calls again upon all parties and others concerned to cooperate fully
with the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia and to refrain from
any actions or threats which might undermine the current efforts aimed at
reaching a political settlement;

10. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 802 (1993) [on the situation in the UN Protected Areas in Croatia]

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S/48 [61] UN PROTECTION FORCE
S/48 [98] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION


RESOLUTION 803 (1993)

Adopted by the Security at its 3167th meeting,
on 28 January 1993

The Security Council,

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 22 January 1993 (S/25150 and Add.1) and taking
note of the observations expressed therein,

Taking note of the letter dated 18 January 1993 from the Permanent
Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the
Secretary-General (S/25125),

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 July 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 803 (1993) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]

UN Interim Force in Lebanon|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION

S/48 [19] UN INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON
S/48 [17] MIDDLE EAST SITUATION


RESOLUTION 804 (1993)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3168th meeting,
on 29 January 1993

The Security Council,

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

Having considered the further report of the Secretary-General dated
21 January 1993 (S/25140 and Add.1),

Having considered also the request submitted to the Secretary-General by
the Government of Angola in its letter dated 21 January 1993 (S/25155),

Gravely disturbed by the recent outbreak of heavy fighting in many parts
of Angola and the further deterioration of the already dangerous political and
military situation in that country,

Gravely concerned at the continuing non-implementation of the major
provisions of the "Acordos de Paz para Angola",

Concerned at the recent absence of dialogue between the Government of
Angola and UNITA, and welcoming the meeting between them under United Nations
auspices in Addis Ababa to discuss the cease-fire and political matters,

Also concerned at the outrageous harassment and physical abuse to which
UNAVEM II personnel have been subjected, and the looting and destruction of
United Nations property, as described in the above-mentioned report of the
Secretary-General,

Further concerned at reports of foreign support for and involvement in
military actions in Angola,

Regretting that the deteriorating situation has made it increasingly
difficult for UNAVEM II to carry out its mandate,

Recalling that democratic elections were held on 29 and
30 September 1992, which the Special Representative of the Secretary-General
certified as being generally free and fair, and that steps have been taken to
set up a Government of National Unity which would reflect the results of the
legislative elections, and deeply regretting the failure of UNITA to take part
in the political institutions thus established,

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

Recognizing that the Angolans themselves bear ultimate responsibility for
the restoration of peace and national reconciliation of their country,

Reiterating its support for the efforts of the Secretary-General and his
Special Representative aimed at resolving the present crisis and resuming the
political process, in particular through the completion of the electoral
process,

1. Notes with appreciation the above-mentioned report of the
Secretary-General;

2. Strongly condemns the persistent violations of the main provisions
of the "Acordos de Paz", in particular the initial rejection by UNITA of the
election results, its withdrawal from the new Angolan armed forces, its
seizure by force of provincial capitals and municipalities and the resumption
of hostilities;

3. Demands that the two parties cease fire immediately, restore at
their meeting in Addis Ababa continued and meaningful dialogue, and agree on a
clear timetable for the full implementation of the “Acordos de Paz", in
particular with regard to confinement of their troops and collection of their
weapons, demobilization and formation of the unified national armed forces,
effective restoration of the Government administration throughout the country,
the completion of the electoral process and the free circulation of people and
goods;

4. Supports fully the Secretary-General and his Special Representative
in their continuing efforts to restore the peace process and to carry out the
mandate of UNAVEM II under extremely difficult conditions;

5. Urges once again the two parties, and in particular UNITA, to
produce early evidence of their adherence to, and fulfilment without exception
of, the "Acordos de Paz";

6. Appeals strongly to the Government of Angola and UNITA to confirm as
soon as possible to the Secretary-General that real progress has been made
towards implementation of the "Acordos de Paz";

7. Appeals to all Member States to render economic and technical
assistance to the Government of Angola for reconstruction and development of
the country;

8. Calls upon all Member States to support all those concerned in their
efforts for the implementation of the “Acordos de Paz";

9. Urges all Member States to take all necessary steps to stop
immediately and effectively any direct or indirect military or paramilitary
interference from their territories and to respect scrupulously the provisions
of the "Acordos de Paz" concerning the cessation of supply of lethal material
to any Angolan party;

10. Strongly condemns violations of international humanitarian law, in
particular the attacks against the civilian population, including the
extensive killings carried out by armed civilians, and calls upon both parties
to abide by their obligations thereunder and the appropriate provisions of the
“Acordos de Paz";

11. Demands that UNITA immediately release foreign nationals taken
hostage;

12. Strongly condemns attacks against UNAVEM II personnel in Angola, and
demands that the Government and UNITA take all necessary measures to ensure
their safety and security;

13. Expresses its condolences to the family of the UNAVEM II police
observer who lost his life;

14. Approves the recommendation of the Secretary-General to maintain a
Special Representative for Angola based in Luanda, with the necessary
civilian, military and police staff with the mandate as described in
paragraph 29 of the report of the Secretary-General;

15. Decides to extend the mandate of UNAVEM II for a period of three
months until 30 April 1993, with the proviso that, as a provisional measure
based on security considerations, the Secretary-General is authorized to
concentrate UNAVEM II deployment in Luanda, and at his discretion in other
provincial locations, with the levels of equipment and personnel he deems
appropriate to be retained in order to allow the subsequent expeditious
redeployment of UNAVEM II as soon as this becomes feasible, with a view to the
resumption of its functions in accordance with the “Acordos de Paz" and
previous resolutions on this matter;

16. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to it as soon as the
Situation warrants, and in any case before 30 April 1993, a report on the
Situation in Angola together with his recommendations for the further role of
the United Nations in the peace process, and in the meantime to keep the
Council regularly informed;

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

18. Reiterates its readiness to consider all appropriate measures under
the Charter of the United Nations to secure implementation of the “Acordos de
Paz";

19. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 804 (1993) [extending the mandate of the UN Angola Verification Mission II and demanding a cease-fire]

UN Angola Verification Mission II|União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Angola|Acordos de Paz para Angola (1991)|ARMS TRANSFERS|ELECTIONS|ARMED FORCES|CEASEFIRES|MILITARY DEMOBILIZATION|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|TECHNICAL COOPERATION|RECONSTRUCTION|DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE|NON-CITIZENS|HOSTAGES|ANGOLA|ANGOLA SITUATION|STAFF SECURITY

S/48 [83] ANGOLA SITUATION
S/48 [67] UN ANGOLA VERIFICATION MISSION


RESOLUTION 805 (1993)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3170th meeting,
on 4 February 1993

The Security Council,

Noting with regret the death of Judge Manfred Lachs on 14 January 1993,

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

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

Decides that the election to fill the vacancy shall take place on
10 May 1993 at a meeting of the Security Council and at a meeting of the
General Assembly at its forty-seventh session.

Security Council resolution 805 (1993) [on election of members of the International Court of Justice]


RESOLUTION 806 (1993)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3171st meeting,
on 5 February 1993

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolution 687 (1991) of 3 April 1991, and in particular
paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5 thereof, and its resolutions 689 (1991) of
9 April 1991 and 773 (1992) of 26 August 1992, and its other resolutions on
this matter,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 18 January 1993
(S/25123),

Noting with approval that work is being completed on the realignment of
the demilitarized zone referred to in paragraph 5 of resolution 687 (1991) to
correspond to the international boundary demarcated by the United Nations
Iraq-Kuwait Boundary Demarcation Commission,

Deeply concerned at recent actions by Iraq in violation of relevant
Security Council resolutions, including the series of border incidents
involving the United Nations Iraq-Kuwait Observation Mission (UNIKOM),

Recalling the statements made by the President on behalf of the Council
on 8 January 1993 (S/25081) and on 11 January 1993 (S/25091),

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

1. Underlines once again its guarantee of the inviolability of the
international boundary between the State of Kuwait and the Republic of Iraq
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);

2. Approves the report, and decides to extend the terms of reference of
UNIKOM to include the functions contained in paragraph 5 of the report;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to plan and execute a phased
deployment of the strengthening of UNIKOM taking into account the need for
economy and other relevant factors and to report to the Council on any step he
intends to take following an initial deployment;

4. Reaffirms that the question of termination or continuation of UNIKOM
and the modalities of UNIKOM will continue to be reviewed every six months
pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 of resolution 689 (1991), the next review to
take place in April 1993;

5. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 806 (1993) [on expansion of the terms of reference of the UN Iraq-Kuwait Observer Mission]

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RESOLUTION 807 (1993)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3174th meeting,
on 19 February 1993

The Security Council,

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

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General dated
10 February 1993 (S/25264 and Corr.1),

Deeply concerned by the lack of cooperation of the parties and others
concerned in implementing the United Nations peace- keeping plan in Croatia
(S/23280, Annex III),

Deeply concerned also by the recent and repeated violations by the
parties and others concerned of their cease-fire obligations,

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

Taking note in that context of the Secretary-General's request to the
Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International Conference on the
Former Yugoslavia, mentioned in his report (S/25264 and Corr.1), to establish
as soon as possible, through discussions with the parties, a basis on which
UNPROFOR's mandate could be renewed,

Determined to ensure the security of UNPROFOR and to this end, acting
under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

1. Demands that the parties and others concerned comply fully with the
United Nations peace-keeping plan in Croatia and with the other commitments
they have undertaken and in particular with their cease-fire obligations;

2. Demands further that the parties and others concerned refrain from
positioning their forces in the proximity of UNPROFOR's units in the United Nations
Protected Areas (UNPAs) and in the pink zones;

3. Demands also the full and strict observance of all relevant Security
Council resolutions relating to the mandate and operations of UNPROFOR in the
Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina;

4. Demands also that the parties and others concerned respect fully
UNPROFOR's unimpeded freedom of movement enabling it inter alia to carry out all
necessary concentrations and deployments, all movements of equipment and weapons
and all humanitarian and logistical activities;

5. Decides, in the context of these demands, to extend UNPROFOR's mandate
for an interim period terminating on 31 March 1993;

6. Urges the parties and others concerned fully to cooperate with the
Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International Conference on the Former
Yugoslavia in the discussions under their auspices in order to ensure full
implementation of the United Nations peace-keeping mandate in Croatia, including
inter alia through the collection and supervision of heavy weapons by UNPROFOR and
the appropriate withdrawal of forces:

7. Invites the Secretary-General to work to achieve the rapid implementation
of the United Nations peace-keeping mandate and of relevant Security Council
resolutions, including resolution 802 (1993), thus to ensure security and stability
throughout the UNPAs and the pink zones;

8. Invites further the Secretary-General, during the interim period and in
consultation with the force-contributing States, to take, in accordance with
paragraph 17 of his report, all appropriate measures to strengthen the security of
UNPROFOR, in particular by providing it with the necessary defensive means, and to
Study the possibility of carrying out such local redeployment of military units as
is required to ensure their protection;

9. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report on the further
extension of UNPROFOR's mandate, including financial estimates for all UNPROFOR's
activities as proposed in his report of 10 February 1993 (S/25264 and Corr.1);

10. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 807 (1993) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Protection Force]

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RESOLUTION 808 (1993)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3175th meeting,
on 22 February 1993

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, 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,

Recalling further its resolution 780 (1992) of 6 October 1992, in which
it requested the Secretary-General to establish, as a matter of urgency, an
impartial Commission of Experts to examine and analyse the information
submitted pursuant to resolutions 771 (1992) and 780 (1992), together with
such further information as the Commission of Experts may obtain, 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,

Having considered the interim report of the Commission of Experts
established by resolution 780 (1992) (S/25274), in which the Commission
observed that a decision to establish an ad hoc international tribunal in
relation to events in the territory of the former Yugoslavia would be
consistent with the direction of its work,

Expressing once again its grave alarm at continuing reports of widespread
violations of international humanitarian law occurring within the territory of
the former Yugoslavia, including reports of mass killings and the continuance
of the practice of "ethnic cleansing",

Determining that this situation constitutes a threat to international
peace and security,

Determined to put an end to such crimes and to take effective measures to
bring to justice the persons who are responsible for them,

Convinced that in the particular circumstances of the former Yugoslavia
the establishment of an international tribunal would enable this aim to be
achieved and would contribute to the restoration and maintenance of peace,

Noting in this regard the recommendation by the Co-Chairmen of the
Steering Committee of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia
for the establishment of such a tribunal (S/25221),

Noting also with grave concern the “report of the European Community
investigative mission into the treatment of Muslim women in the former
Yugoslavia" ($/25240, annex I),

Noting further the report of the committee of jurists submitted by France
(S/25266), the report of the commission of jurists submitted by Italy
(S/25300), and the report transmitted by the Permanent Representative of
Sweden on behalf of the Chairman-in-Office of the Conference on Security and
Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) (8/25307),

1. Decides that an international tribunal shall be established for the
prosecution of persons responsible for serious violations of international
humanitarian law committed in the territory of the former Yugoslavia since
1991;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to submit for consideration by the
Council at the earliest possible date, and if possible no later than 60 days
after the adoption of the present resolution, a report on all aspects of this
matter, including specific proposals and where appropriate options for the
effective and expeditious implementation of the decision contained in
paragraph 1 above, taking into account suggestions put forward in this regard
by Member States;

3. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Security Council resolution 808 (1993) [on establishment on an International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia]

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Resolution 809 (1993)
of 2 March 1993

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolutions 621 (1988) of 20 September 1988, 658
(1990) of 27 June 1990, 690 (1991) of 29 April 1991 and 725 (1991)
of 31 December 1991,

Recalling that in conformity with the settlement plan regarding the
question of Western Sahara, 3 as adopted by resolutions 658 (1990) and
690 (1991), it was for the Secretary-General to determine the instructions for the review of the applications for participation in the referendum, and that in its resolution 725 (1991) the Council welcomed the
report of the Secretary-General of 19 December 1991, 4

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 26 January
1993 on the situation concerning Western Sahara, 5

Concerned by the difficulties and delays encountered in the
implementation of the settlement plan, and in particular the persistent
divergences between the two parties on the interpretation and application of the criteria for voter eligibility set out by the Secretary-General
in his report of 19 December 1991,

Determined that the settlement plan be implemented without further
delay in order to achieve a just and lasting solution,

Stressing the desirability of ensuring the full cooperation of both
parties for the implementation of the settlement plan,

1. Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 26 January 1993
on the situation conncerning Western Sahara;

2. Invites the Secretary-General and his Special Representative to
intensify their efforts, with the parties, in order to resolve the issues
identified in the report, in particular those relating to the interpretation
and application of the criteria for voter eligibility,

3. Invites the Secretary-General to make the necessary preparations
for the organization of the referendum of self-determination of the
people of Western Sahara and to consult accordingly with the parties
for the purpose of commencing voter registration on a prompt basis,
starting with the updated lists of the 1974 census,

4. Also invites the Secretary-General to report to the Council as soon
as possible and not later than May 1993 on the outcome of his efforts,
on the cooperation of the parties and on the prospects and modalities for
the holding of the referendum on a free and fair basis with a view that
this take place by the end of the current year at the latest, and requests
the Secretary-General to include in this report proposals for the
necessary adjustments to the present role and strength of the United
Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara;

5. Urges the two parties to cooperate fully with the Secretary-General in implementing the settlement plan regarding the question of
Western Sahara, which has been accepted by them and approved by the
Council in its resolutions 658 (1990) and 690 (1991), and in resolving
the issues identified in the report of the Secretary-General,’ in particular
those relating to the interpretation and application of the criteria for
voter eligibility;

6. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
Adopted unanimously at the 3179th meeting.

3 Ibid., Forty-fifth Year, Supplement for April, May and
June 1990, document S/21360, and ibid., Forty-sixth Year, Supplement for April, May and June 1991, document S/22464.
4 Ibid., Forty-sixth Year, Supplement for October, November and December 1991, document S/23299.
5 Ibid., Forty-eighth Year, Supplement for January, February and March 1993, document S/25170.

Security Council resolution 809 (1993) [on implementation of the Settlement Plan for Western Sahara]

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Resolution 810 (1993)
of 8 March 1993

The Security Council,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

20. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimously at the 3181st meeting.

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

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

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Resolution 811 (1993)
of 12 March 1993

The Security Council,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimously at the 3182nd
meeting.

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

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