UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1037 (1996)
                                                               15 January 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1037 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3619th meeting,
                                 on 15 January 1996

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its earlier relevant resolutions, and in particular its
resolutions 1023 (1995) of 22 November 1995 and 1025 (1995) of 30 November 1995,

     Reaffirming once again its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and
territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia and emphasizing in this regard
that the territories of Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium are
integral parts of the Republic of Croatia,

     Stressing the importance it attaches to full respect for human rights and
fundamental freedom of all in those territories,

     Expressing its support for the Basic Agreement on the Region of Eastern
Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium (S/1995/951, annex), signed on
12 November 1995 between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the local
Serbian community (the Basic Agreement),

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 13 December 1995
(S/1995/1028*),

     Stressing the importance it places on mutual recognition among the
successor States to the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, within
their internationally recognized borders,

     Desiring to support the parties in their effort to provide for a peaceful
settlement of their disputes, and thus to contribute to achievement of peace in
the region as a whole,

     Stressing the obligations of Member States to meet all their commitments to
the United Nations in relation to the United Nations peace-keeping operations in
the former Yugoslavia,

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     Determining that the situation in Croatia continues to constitute a threat
to international peace and security,

     Determined to ensure the security and freedom of movement of the personnel
of the United Nations peace-keeping operation in the Republic of Croatia, and to
these ends, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

     1.   Decides to establish for an initial period of 12 months a United
Nations peace-keeping operation for the Region referred to in the Basic
Agreement, with both military and civilian components, under the name "United
Nations Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western
Sirmium" (UNTAES);

     2.   Requests the Secretary-General to appoint, in consultation with the
parties and with the Security Council, a Transitional Administrator, who will
have overall authority over the civilian and military components of UNTAES, and
who will exercise the authority given to the Transitional Administration in the
Basic Agreement;

     3.   Decides that the demilitarization of the Region, as provided in the
Basic Agreement, shall be completed within 30 days from the date the Secretary-General informs the Council, based on the assessment of the Transitional
Administrator, that the military component of UNTAES has been deployed and is
ready to undertake its mission;

     4.   Requests the Secretary-General to report monthly to the Council, the
first such report to be submitted within one week after the date on which the
demilitarization is scheduled to be completed pursuant to paragraph 3 above,
regarding the activities of UNTAES and the implementation of the Basic Agreement
by the parties;

     5.   Strongly urges the parties to refrain from any unilateral actions
which could hinder the handover from UNCRO to UNTAES or the implementation of
the Basic Agreement and encourages them to continue to adopt confidence-building
measures to promote an environment of mutual trust;

     6.   Decides that, no later than 14 days after the date on which
demilitarization is scheduled to be completed pursuant to paragraph 3 above, it
will review whether the parties have shown a willingness to implement the Basic
Agreement, taking into consideration the parties’ actions and information
provided to the Council by the Secretary-General;

     7.   Calls upon the parties to comply strictly with their obligations under
the Basic Agreement and to cooperate fully with UNTAES;

     8.   Decides to reconsider the mandate of UNTAES if at any time it receives
a report from the Secretary-General that the parties have significantly failed
to comply with their obligations under the Basic Agreement;

     9.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council no later than
15 December 1996 on UNTAES and the implementation of the Basic Agreement and

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expresses its readiness to review the situation in the light of that report and
to take appropriate action;

     10. Decides that the military component of UNTAES shall consist of a force
with an initial deployment of up to 5,000 troops which will have the following
mandate:

     (a) To supervise and facilitate the demilitarization as undertaken by the
parties to the Basic Agreement, according to the schedule and procedures to be
established by UNTAES;

     (b) To monitor the voluntary and safe return of refugees and displaced
persons to their home of origin in cooperation with the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees, as provided for in the Basic Agreement;

     (c) To contribute, by its presence, to the maintenance of peace and
security in the region; and

     (d)   Otherwise to assist in implementation of the Basic Agreement;

     11. Decides that, consistent with the objectives and functions set out in
paragraphs 12 to 17 of the Secretary-General’s report of 13 December 1995, the
civilian component of UNTAES shall have the following mandate:

     (a) To establish a temporary police force, define its structure and size,
develop a training programme and oversee its implementation, and monitor
treatment of offenders and the prison system, as quickly as possible, as set out
in paragraph 16 (a) of the Secretary-General’s report;

     (b) To undertake tasks relating to civil administration as set out in
paragraph 16 (b) of the Secretary-General’s report;

     (c) To undertake tasks relating to the functioning of public services as
set out in paragraph 16 (c) of the Secretary-General’s report;

     (d) To facilitate the return of refugees as set out in paragraph 16 (e) of
the Secretary-General’s report;

     (e) To organize elections, to assist in their conduct, and to certify the
results as set out in paragraph 16 (g) of the Secretary-General’s report and in
paragraph 12 of the Basic Agreement; and

     (f) To undertake the other activities described in the Secretary-General’s
report, including assistance in the coordination of plans for the development
and economic reconstruction of the Region, and those described in paragraph 12
below;

     12. Decides that UNTAES shall also monitor the parties’ compliance with
their commitment, as specified in the Basic Agreement, to respect the highest
standards of human rights and fundamental freedoms, promote an atmosphere of
confidence among all local residents irrespective of their ethnic origin,

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monitor and facilitate the demining of territory within the Region, and maintain
an active public affairs element;

     13. Calls upon the Government of the Republic of Croatia to include UNTAES
and the United Nations Liaison Office in Zagreb in the definition of "United
Nations Peace Forces and Operations in Croatia" in the present Status of Forces
Agreement with the United Nations and requests the Secretary-General to confirm
urgently, and no later than the date referred to in paragraph 3 above, on
whether this has been done;

     14. Decides that Member States, acting nationally or through regional
organizations or arrangements, may, at the request of UNTAES and on the basis of
procedures communicated to the United Nations, take all necessary measures,
including close air support, in defence of UNTAES and, as appropriate, to assist
in the withdrawal of UNTAES;

     15. Requests that UNTAES and the multinational implementation force (IFOR)
authorized by the Council in resolution 1031 (1995) of 15 December 1995
cooperate, as appropriate, with each other, as well as with the High
Representative;

     16. Calls upon the parties to the Basic Agreement to cooperate with all
agencies and organizations assisting in the activities related to implementation
of the Basic Agreement, consistent with the mandate of UNTAES;

     17. Requests all international organizations and agencies active in the
Region to coordinate closely with UNTAES;

     18. Calls upon States and international financial institutions to support
and cooperate with efforts to promote the development and economic
reconstruction of the Region;

     19. Underlines the relationship between the fulfilment by the parties of
their commitments in the Basic Agreement and the readiness of the international
community to commit financial resources for reconstruction and development;

     20. Reaffirms that all States shall cooperate fully with the International
Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and its organs in accordance with the
provisions of resolution 827 (1993) of 25 May 1993 and the Statute of the
International Tribunal and shall comply with requests for assistance or orders
issued by a Trial Chamber under article 29 of the Statute;

     21. Stresses that UNTAES shall cooperate with the International Tribunal
in the performance of its mandate, including with regard to the protection of
the sites identified by the Prosecutor and persons conducting investigations for
the International Tribunal;

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     22. Requests the Secretary-General to submit for consideration by the
Council at the earliest possible date a report on the possibilities for
contributions from the host country in offsetting the costs of the operation;

     23.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1037 (1996) [on establishment of the UN Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium]

UN TRANSITIONAL ADMINISTRATION FOR EASTERN SLAVONIA, BARANJA AND WESTERN SIRMIUM > ESTABLISHMENT.|UN Transitional Administrator for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium|UN Confidence Restoration Operation in Croatia|UN High Commissioner for Refugees|Implementation Force|High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina|International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|Statute of the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991 (1993)|Agreement between the Government of Croatia and the United Nations Peace Forces (UNPF)-United Nations Confidence Restoration Operation in Croatia (UNCRO) on Temporary Measures in the Areas Formerly Known as "Sector North" and "Sector South" (1995)|Basic Agreement on the Region of Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium (1995)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES|REPATRIATION|DISPLACED PERSONS|REFUGEE ASSISTANCE|INTERNAL SECURITY|POLICE|PRISONER TREATMENT|DETENTION CENTRES|PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION|PUBLIC SERVICES|ELECTIONS|DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE|RECONSTRUCTION|EASTERN SLAVONIA (CROATIA)|BARANJA (CROATIA)|WESTERN SREM (CROATIA)|CROATIA|LIAISON OFFICES|CROATIA|CROATIA SITUATION|ESTABLISHMENT|APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS|MILITARY PERSONNEL|CIVILIAN PERSONS|TRAINING PROGRAMMES|HUMAN RIGHTS|AIR FORCES|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|COOPERATION BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE|INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURTS|TRIALS|CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION|HOST COUNTRY RELATIONS|FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION|UNITED NATIONS PROTECTED AREAS

S/51 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION
S/51 [63] CROATIA SITUATION
S/51 [182] UN TRANSITIONAL ADMINISTRATION FOR EASTERN SLAVONIA, BARANJA AND WESTERN SIRMIUM


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1038 (1996)
                                                               15 January 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1038 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3619th meeting,
                                 on 15 January 1996

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its earlier relevant resolutions, and in particular its
resolutions 779 (1992) of 6 October 1992, 981 (1995) of 31 March 1995, and
1025 (1995) of 30 November 1995,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 13 December 1995
(S/1995/1028*),

     Reaffirming once again its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and
territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia,

     Noting the Joint Declaration signed at Geneva on 30 September 1992 by the
Presidents of the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
which reaffirmed their agreement concerning the demilitarization of the Prevlaka
peninsula, emphasizing the contribution that this demilitarization has made to
the decrease of tension in the region, and stressing the need for the Republic
of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to agree on a settlement which
would peacefully resolve their differences,

     Stressing the importance it places on mutual recognition among the
successor States to the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, within
their internationally recognized borders,

     Determining that the situation in Croatia continues to constitute a threat
to international peace and security,

     1.   Authorizes the United Nations military observers to continue
monitoring the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula in accordance with
resolutions 779 (1992) and 981 (1995) and paragraphs 19 and 20 of the report of
the Secretary-General of 13 December 1995 for a period of three months, to be
extended for an additional period of three months upon a report by the
Secretary-General that such extension would continue to contribute to the
decrease of tension there;

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     2.   Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the Council by
15 March 1996 a report for its early consideration on the situation in the
Prevlaka peninsula as well as on progress made by the Republic of Croatia and
the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia towards a settlement which would peacefully
resolve their differences, and on the possibility that the existing mandate be
extended or that another international organization may assume the task of
monitoring the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula;

     3.   Requests the United Nations military observers and the multinational
implementation force (IFOR) authorized by the Council in resolution 1031 (1995)
of 15 December 1995 to cooperate fully with each other;

     4.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1038 (1996) [on authorization for the UN military observers to monitor the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula]

Implementation Force|UN Mission of Observers in Prevlaka|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|DEMILITARIZED ZONES|PREVLAKA PENINSULA|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CROATIA|YUGOSLAVIA|CROATIA SITUATION|FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION|MILITARY PERSONNEL

S/51 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION
S/51 [185] UN MISSION OF OBSERVERS IN PREVLAKA


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                       S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1039 (1996)
                                                               29 January 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1039 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3622nd meeting,
                                 on 29 January 1996

     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 1996 (S/1996/45) and taking note of the
observations expressed therein,

     Taking note of the letter dated 17 January 1996 from the Permanent
Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/1996/34),

     Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon,

     1.   Decides to extend the present mandate of the United Nations Interim
Force in Lebanon for a further period of six months, that is until 31 July 1996;

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

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

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

     5.   Condemns all acts of violence committed in particular against the
Force and urges the parties to put an end to them;

     6.   Welcomes the streamlining of the Force described in paragraph 16 of
the report of the Secretary-General of 22 January 1996, to be completed by
May 1996, and stresses the need to continue efforts to achieve further savings
by rationalizing the administrative and support services of the Force, provided
they do not affect its operational capacity;

     7.   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 1039 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]

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

S/51 [57] UN INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON
S/51 [55] MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
S/51 [58] ISRAEL--LEBANON


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1040 (1996)
                                                               29 January 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1040 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3623rd meeting,
                                 on 29 January 1996

     The Security Council,

     Recalling the statement by its President of 5 January 1996 (S/PRST/1996/1),

     Having considered the letters of the Secretary-General to the President of
the Council dated 29 December 1995 (S/1995/1068) and 16 January 1996
(S/1996/36),

     Deeply concerned at the continued deterioration in the situation in
Burundi, and at the threat this poses to the stability of the region as a whole,

     Condemning in the strongest terms those responsible for the increasing
violence, including against refugees and international humanitarian personnel,

     Underlining the importance it attaches to the continuation of humanitarian
assistance to refugees and displaced persons in Burundi,

     Underlining also the responsibility of the authorities in Burundi for the
security of international personnel and of refugees and displaced persons there,

     Welcoming in this context the recent visit of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees to Burundi, at the request of the Secretary-General,
and plans for the establishment of a standing mechanism of consultation on
security issues between the Government of Burundi, the United Nations and
non-governmental organization,

     Stressing the paramount importance of, and imperative need for, all
concerned in Burundi to pursue dialogue and national reconciliation,

     Stressing the importance it attaches to the continuation and
intensification of efforts by the international community to avert a further
worsening of the situation in Burundi, and to promote dialogue and national
reconciliation there,

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     Noting with appreciation the ongoing efforts of the Secretary-General and
his staff, the Organization of African Unity and its military observers in
Burundi, the European Union, and the facilitators appointed by the Cairo
Conference of Heads of State of the Great Lakes Region held on 29 November 1995,

     Reaffirming its support for the Convention of Government of
10 September 1994 (S/1995/190, annex), and for the institutions of Government
established in line with it,

     1.   Demands that all concerned in Burundi exercise restraint and refrain
from acts of violence;

     2.   Expresses its fullest support for the efforts of the Secretary-General
and others, in support of the Convention of Government, to facilitate a
comprehensive political dialogue with the objective of promoting national
reconciliation, democracy, security and the rule of law in Burundi;

     3.   Calls upon all concerned in Burundi to participate in a positive
spirit and without delay in such dialogue, and to support the efforts of the
Special Representative of the Secretary-General and others seeking to facilitate
such dialogue;

     4.   Invites Member States and others concerned to cooperate in the
identification and dismantling of radio stations which incite hatred and acts of
violence in Burundi;

     5.   Requests the Secretary-General, in consultation as appropriate with
the Organization of African Unity and with Member States concerned, to consider
what further steps of a preventive nature may be necessary in order to avoid the
situation deteriorating further, and to develop contingency plans as
appropriate;

     6.   Welcomes the sending by the Secretary-General of a technical security
mission to Burundi to examine ways to improve existing security arrangements for
United Nations personnel and premises and the protection of humanitarian
operations;

     7.   Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council closely informed,
including on the technical security mission he has sent to Burundi, and to
submit a full report to the Council by 20 February 1996 on the situation,
covering the progress of his efforts to facilitate a comprehensive political
dialogue and the actions undertaken pursuant to paragraph 5 above including
contingency planning;

     8.   Declares its readiness in the light of that report and of developments
in the situation:

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     (a) To consider the imposition of measures under the Charter of the United
Nations, including a ban on the supply of all arms and related matériel to
Burundi and travel restrictions and other measures against those leaders in
Burundi who continue to encourage violence; and

     (b)   To consider what other steps may need to be taken;

     9.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1040 (1996) [on deterioration in the situation and efforts to facilitate a comprehensive political dialogue in Burundi]

UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office in Burundi|OAU|Convention on Governance [Burundi] (1994)|Charter of the United Nations (1945)|DEMOCRATIZATION|POLITICAL VIOLENCE|INTERNAL SECURITY|SPECIAL MISSIONS|RADIO STATIONS|TECHNICAL COOPERATION|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|SANCTIONS|ARMS EMBARGO|TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS|BURUNDI|BURUNDI SITUATION|STAFF SECURITY

S/51 [160] BURUNDI--POLITICAL CONDITIONS


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1041 (1996)
                                                               29 January 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1041 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3624th meeting,
                                 on 29 January 1996

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous resolutions concerning the situation in Liberia,
in particular resolution 1020 (1995) of 10 November 1995,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General dated 23 January 1996
(S/1996/47) on the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL),

     Commending the positive role of the Economic Community of West African
States (ECOWAS), in its continuing efforts to restore peace, security and
stability in Liberia,

     Expressing its grave concern about the recent incidence of cease-fire
violations and attacks on ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) troops as well as
continuing delays in the process of disengagement and disarmament of forces,

     Stressing the need for all parties to the Abuja Agreement (S/1995/742,
annex) to adhere strictly to its terms and expedite its implementation,

     Emphasizing once again that the people of Liberia and their leaders bear
the ultimate responsibility for achieving peace and national reconciliation,

     Expressing also its appreciation to those African States that have
contributed and are contributing troops to ECOMOG,

     Commending also those Member States that have provided assistance in
support of the peace process and to ECOMOG, including contributions to the Trust
Fund for Liberia,

     1.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General dated 23 January 1996;

     2.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIL until 31 May 1996;

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     3.   Calls upon all the Liberian parties to respect and implement fully and
expeditiously all the agreements and commitments they have already entered into,
in particular the provisions of the Abuja Agreement with regard to the
maintenance of the cease-fire, disarmament and demobilization of combatants, and
national reconciliation;

     4.   Condemns the recent armed attacks against personnel of ECOMOG and
against civilians, and demands that such hostile acts cease forthwith;

     5.   Expresses the Council’s condolences to the Governments and peoples of
the ECOMOG countries and the families of the ECOMOG personnel who have lost
their lives;

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

     7.   Urges all Member States to provide financial, logistical and other
assistance in support of ECOMOG to enable it to carry out its mandate,
particularly with respect to disarmament of the Liberian factions;

     8.   Stresses that continued support by the international community for the
peace process in Liberia, including the participation of UNOMIL, is contingent
on the demonstrated enduring commitment by the Liberian parties to resolve their
differences peacefully and to achieve national reconciliation in line with the
peace process;

     9.   Requests the Secretary-General to submit by 31 March 1996 a progress
report on the situation in Liberia, in particular the progress in disarmament
and demobilization, and in planning for elections;

     10. Calls on ECOMOG, in accordance with the agreement regarding the
respective roles and responsibilities of UNOMIL and ECOMOG in the implementation
of the Cotonou Agreement (S/26272) and the UNOMIL concept of operations, to
intensify the necessary action to provide security for UNOMIL observers and
civilian staff;

     11. Stresses the need for close contacts and enhanced coordination between
UNOMIL and ECOMOG in their operational activities at all levels;

     12. Urges Member States to continue to provide additional support for the
peace process in Liberia by contributing to the United Nations Trust Fund for
Liberia;

     13. Stresses also the importance of respect for human rights in Liberia as
well as the need to rehabilitate promptly the penitentiary system in this
country;

     14. Reminds all States of their obligations to comply strictly with the
embargo on all deliveries of weapons and military equipment to Liberia imposed

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by resolution 788 (1992) of 19 November 1992 and to bring all instances of
violations of the embargo before the Committee established pursuant to
resolution 985 (1995) of 13 April 1995;

     15. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General, his Special
Representative and all UNOMIL personnel for their tireless efforts to bring
peace and reconciliation to Liberia;

     16.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1041 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Liberia and efforts to restore peace, security and stability in Liberia]

UN Observer Mission in Liberia|Economic Community of West African States. Military Observer Group|UN VOLUNTARY TRUST FUND FOR LIBERIA > BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS.|UN. Security Council Committee Established pursuant to Resolution 985 (1995) concerning Liberia|UN. Special Representative for Liberia|Abuja Agreement to Supplement the Cotonou and Akosombo Agreements as Subsequently Clarified by the Accra Agreement (1995)|Cotonou Agreement (1993)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CEASEFIRES|WEAPONS SURRENDER|MILITARY DEMOBILIZATION|ARMED INCIDENTS|SPECIAL MISSIONS|CIVILIAN PERSONS|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|POLITICAL PARTIES|ELECTIONS|HUMAN RIGHTS|DETENTION CENTRES|ARMS EMBARGO|LIBERIA|LIBERIA SITUATION|STAFF SECURITY|MILITARY PERSONNEL|HUMAN RIGHTS IN ARMED CONFLICTS|FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE|LOGISTICS|CIVILIAN PERSONS|COOPERATION BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS|TRUST FUNDS|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS|INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS

S/51 [78] LIBERIA SITUATION
S/51 [79] UN OBSERVER MISSION IN LIBERIA


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1042 (1996)
                                                               31 January 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1042 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3625th meeting,
                                 on 31 January 1996

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming all its previous resolutions on the question of Western Sahara,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 19 January 1996
(S/1996/43 and Corr.1),

     Welcoming in this context the visit to the region by the Special Envoy of
the Secretary-General from 2 to 9 January 1996,

     Noting the views expressed by the Government of Morocco set out in the
report of the Secretary-General,

     Noting also the views expressed by the Polisario Front set out in the
report of the Secretary-General,

     Reconfirming its commitment to assist the parties to achieve a just and
lasting solution to the question of Western Sahara,

     Reiterating the fact that, for progress to be achieved, the two parties
must have a vision of the post-referendum period,

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

     2.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 19 January 1996;

     3.   Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the
Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 31 May 1996;

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     4.   Expresses deep concern about the stalemate which has been hindering
the identification process and the consequent lack of progress towards
completion of the Settlement Plan;

     5.   Calls upon the two parties to cooperate with the Secretary-General and
MINURSO in resuming the identification process, overcoming obstacles hindering
completion of that process, and implementing all other aspects of the Settlement
Plan, in accordance with the relevant resolutions;

     6.   Encourages the two parties to consider additional ways to create
confidence between themselves and to facilitate the implementation of the
Settlement Plan;

     7.   Supports the intention of the Secretary-General, in the absence of
meaningful progress towards completion of the Settlement Plan, to bring the
situation to the immediate attention of the Council, and invites the Secretary-General in this eventuality to submit for consideration a detailed programme for
a phased withdrawal of MINURSO, in accordance with the second option contained
in his report of 19 January 1996;

     8.   Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report by 15 May 1996 on
the implementation of the present resolution;

     9.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1042 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara and implementation of the Settlement Plan for Western Sahara]

UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara|PLEBISCITES|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|ELECTION VERIFICATION|VOTER REGISTRATION|CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|POLITICAL PARTIES|WESTERN SAHARA|WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION|SELF-DETERMINATION OF PEOPLES

S/51 [43] WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION
S/51 [44] UN MISSION FOR THE REFERENDUM IN WESTERN SAHARA


UNITED
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                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1043 (1996)
                                                               31 January 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1043 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3626th meeting,
                                 on 31 January 1996

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolution 1037 (1996) of 15 January 1996 establishing the
United Nations Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and
Western Sirmium (UNTAES),

     Having considered the Secretary-General’s letter of 26 January 1996 to the
President of the Security Council (S/1996/66),

     1.   Decides to authorize, as part of UNTAES, and in accordance with the
provisions of resolution 1037 (1996), the deployment of 100 military observers
for a period of six months;

     2.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                       -----

96-02105 (E)

Security Council resolution 1043 (1996) [on authorization of the deployment of 100 military observers, as part of the UN Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium]

UN Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|EASTERN SLAVONIA (CROATIA)|BARANJA (CROATIA)|WESTERN SREM (CROATIA)|CROATIA|CROATIA SITUATION|MILITARY PERSONNEL


UNITED
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                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1044 (1996)
                                                               31 January 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1044 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3627th meeting,
                                 on 31 January 1996

     The Security Council,

     Deeply disturbed by the world-wide persistence of acts of international
terrorism in all its forms which endanger or take innocent lives, have a
deleterious effect on international relations and jeopardize the security of
States,

     Recalling the statement made by the President of the Security Council on
31 January 1992 (S/23500) when the Council met at the level of Heads of State
and Government in which the members of the Council expressed their deep concern
over acts of international terrorism and emphasized the need for the
international community to deal effectively with all such acts,

     Recalling also the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes
against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents, opened
for signature at New York on 14 December 1973,

     Stressing the imperative need to strengthen international cooperation
between States in order to make and adopt practical and effective measures to
prevent, combat and eliminate all forms of terrorism that affect the
international community as a whole,

     Convinced that the suppression of acts of international terrorism,
including those in which States are involved, is an essential element for the
maintenance of international peace and security,

     Gravely alarmed at the terrorist assassination attempt on the life of the
President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on
26 June 1995, and convinced that those responsible for that act must be brought
to justice,

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     Taking note that the Third Extraordinary Session of the Organization of
African Unity (OAU) Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution
of 11 September 1995, considered that attack as aimed, not only at the President
of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and not only at the sovereignty, integrity and
stability of Ethiopia, but also at Africa as a whole,

     Taking note also of the statements of the Central Organ of the OAU
Mechanism of 11 September 1995 and of 19 December 1995 and supporting the
implementation of the requests contained therein,

     Regretting the fact that the Government of the Sudan has not yet complied
with the requests of the Central Organ of the OAU set out in those statements,

     Noting the letter from the Permanent Representative of Ethiopia of
9 January 1996 (S/1996/10) to the President of the Security Council,

     Noting also the letters from the Permanent Representative of the Sudan of
11 January 1996 (S/1996/22) and 12 January 1996 (S/1996/25) to the President of
the Council,

     1.   Condemns the terrorist assassination attempt on the life of the
President of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on
26 June 1995;

     2.   Strongly deplores the flagrant violation of the sovereignty and
integrity of Ethiopia and the attempt to disturb the peace and security of
Ethiopia and the region as a whole;

     3.   Commends the efforts of the Government of Ethiopia to resolve this
issue through bilateral and regional arrangements;

     4.   Calls upon the Government of the Sudan to comply with the requests of
the Organization of African Unity without further delay to:

     (a) Undertake immediate action to extradite to Ethiopia for prosecution
the three suspects sheltering in the Sudan and wanted in connection with the
assassination attempt on the basis of the 1964 Extradition Treaty between
Ethiopia and the Sudan;

     (b) Desist from engaging in activities of assisting, supporting and
facilitating terrorist activities and from giving shelter and sanctuaries to
terrorist elements and act in its relations with its neighbours and with others
in full conformity with the Charter of the United Nations and with the Charter
of the Organization of African Unity;

     5.   Urges the international community to encourage the Government of the
Sudan to respond fully and effectively to the OAU requests;

     6.   Welcomes the efforts of the Secretary-General of the OAU aimed at the
implementation of the relevant provisions of the statements of the Central Organ
of the OAU Mechanism of 11 September 1995 and of 19 December 1995, and supports
the OAU in its continued efforts to implement its decisions;

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                                                              Page 3

     7.   Requests the Secretary-General in consultation with the OAU to seek
the cooperation of the Government of the Sudan in the implementation of this
resolution and to report to the Council within 60 days;

     8.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1044 (1996) [calling upon the Sudan to extradite to Ethiopia the three suspects wanted in connection with the assassination attempt against President Mubarak of Egypt]

OAU Mechanism for the Prevention, Management and Resolution of Conflicts in Africa. Central Organ|Egypt. President|Charter of the United Nations (1945)|Charter of the Organization of African Unity (1963)|SOVEREIGNTY|INTERNAL SECURITY|ETHIOPIA|REGIONAL SECURITY|AFRICA|FOREIGN RELATIONS|ETHIOPIA|SUDAN|EGYPT|EXTRADITION|PROSECUTION|TERRORISM


UNITED
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                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1045 (1996)
                                                               8 February 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1045 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3629th meeting,
                                 on 8 February 1996

     The Security Council,

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

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General dated 31 January 1996
(S/1996/75),

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

     Reiterating the importance it attaches to the full implementation by the
Government of Angola and União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola
(UNITA) of the "Acordos de Paz" (S/22609, annex), the Lusaka Protocol
(S/1994/1441, annex) and relevant Security Council resolutions,

     Deeply concerned at delays in the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol and
the lack of steady progress towards lasting peace,

     Concerned also at the deteriorating humanitarian situation in many parts of
Angola and, in particular, at the lack of security guarantees and freedom of
movement for the personnel of humanitarian organizations,

     Emphasizing the importance of reconstruction and rehabilitation of the
Angolan national economy and its vital contribution to durable peace,

     Recalling its resolution 976 (1995) of 8 February 1995 which stated,
inter alia, the expectation that UNAVEM III would complete its mission by
February 1997,

     Noting that one-half of the duration of UNAVEM III’s mission, as envisaged
in resolution 976 (1995), has already elapsed, while implementation of the
Lusaka Protocol is seriously behind schedule,

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     Noting also the agreement between the Government of Angola and UNITA of
21 December 1995, and welcoming the efforts of the Secretary-General, his
Special Representative and the three observer States to the Angolan peace
process to facilitate the establishment of a revised timetable for implementing
the tasks in the agreement between the two parties at Bailundo of
9 January 1996,

     Welcoming the efforts by Member States, the Organization of African Unity
(OAU), and the international community as a whole to promote peace and security
in Angola,

     1.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General dated 31 January 1996;

     2.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNAVEM III until 8 May 1996;

     3.   Expresses deep concern at the numerous delays in the implementation of
the Lusaka Protocol, reminds the Government of Angola and UNITA of their
obligations to consolidate the peace process and, in this regard, urges them to
maintain an effective cease-fire, conclude their military talks on integration
of the armed forces, undertake active engagement in the demining process, and
commence the integration of UNITA personnel into administrative and governmental
institutions in furtherance of the objective of national reconciliation;

     4.   Welcomes the positive steps taken by the Government of Angola in
implementing its commitments, in particular the cessation of offensive
operations, the withdrawal of its troops from offensive positions in the
vicinity of UNITA quartering areas, the release of all prisoners registered by
the International Committee of the Red Cross, the beginning of the quartering of
the rapid reaction police, and the termination of contracts of expatriate
personnel as agreed;

     5.   Expresses the expectation that the Government of Angola will continue
its progress with the goal of fully implementing its obligations under the
Lusaka Protocol, including quartering of the rapid reaction police, deployment
to barracks of the Angolan Armed Forces, the repatriation of expatriate
personnel as agreed, and the drawing up of a programme for disarming the
civilian population;

     6.   Expresses deep concern at the slow pace of quartering and disarming
UNITA troops, notes the public commitment by UNITA to quarter its troops in an
expeditious and comprehensive fashion and reiterates its conviction that the
quartering of UNITA forces, as the first step in its transformation to a
legitimate political party, is a crucial component of the peace process;

     7.   Urges UNITA to proceed immediately with the orderly, large-scale and
verifiable movement of its troops to the quartering areas at Vila Nova,
Lunduimbali, Negage and Quibaxe, without further interruption, in strict
adherence to the new timetable agreed by the parties on 9 January 1996, and in
full cooperation with UNAVEM III;

     8.   Calls upon UNITA, following completion of this initial quartering, to
proceed immediately with the orderly movement of all of its troops to the other

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                                                                Page 3

quartering areas and to conclude all quartering within the time of this mandate
renewal;

     9.   Also calls upon UNITA to extend full cooperation to UNAVEM III and the
Joint Commission at all levels, including the exchange of military information
as required by the Lusaka Protocol;

     10.   Further calls upon UNITA to release all remaining prisoners;

     11. Calls upon the two parties, in particular UNITA, to ensure the freedom
of movement of people and goods throughout the country;

     12. Also calls upon the two parties, in particular UNITA, to cooperate
fully with humanitarian organizations by granting them all the necessary
security guarantees and freedom of movement to facilitate their work;

     13. Reminds the Government of Angola and UNITA of their obligation to
cease the dissemination of hostile propaganda;

     14. Notes the importance attached to the dissemination of impartial
information by UNAVEM radio and calls upon the Government of Angola to provide
all the facilities necessary for the independent functioning of that radio;

     15. Encourages both the President of Angola and the Chairman of UNITA to
meet, as soon as possible and thereafter on a regular basis, to promote mutual
confidence and achieve the full, fair and speedy implementation of the Lusaka
Protocol, including its provisions on national reconciliation and other
outstanding issues;

     16. Commends the Joint Commission for the positive role it continues to
play in support of the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol;

     17. Commends also the efforts of the Secretary-General, his Special
Representative and the personnel of UNAVEM III to facilitate the implementation
of the Lusaka Protocol;

     18. Urges the international community to continue to provide the
assistance necessary to facilitate the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the
Angolan national economy, provided that the two parties meet their obligations
under the Lusaka Protocol;

     19. Reaffirms the obligation of all States to implement fully the
provisions of paragraph 19 of resolution 864 (1993);

     20. Urges all States, in particular those neighbouring Angola, to
facilitate the process of national reconciliation in Angola and to take steps in
their territory to facilitate full implementation of the provisions of the
Lusaka Protocol;

     21. Requests the Secretary-General to report by 7 March 1996, 4 April 1996
and 1 May 1996 on the progress made by the Government of Angola and UNITA in
taking concrete steps towards meeting the goals and timetable agreed between

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Page 4

them, and to keep the Council fully informed on developments in the situation on
the ground, so that the Council may respond accordingly;

     22. Expresses its readiness, in light of recommendations by the Secretary-General and developments in Angola, to consider any further measures;

     23.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1045 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Angola Verification Mission III]

UN Angola Verification Mission III|União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola|International Committee of the Red Cross|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Angola|Lusaka Protocol (1994)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CEASEFIRES|ARMED FORCES|MINE CLEARANCE|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|PRISONERS OF WAR|POLICE|REPATRIATION|WEAPONS SURRENDER|POLITICAL PARTIES|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|RADIO STATIONS|CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES|ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE|RECONSTRUCTION|ANGOLA|ANGOLA SITUATION|RAPID DEPLOYMENT FORCES|STAFF SECURITY|VERIFICATION|NEIGHBOURING STATES

S/51 [65] ANGOLA SITUATION
S/51 [66] UN ANGOLA VERIFICATION MISSION


UNITED
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                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1046 (1996)
                                                               13 February 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1046 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3630th meeting,
                                 on 13 February 1996

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions and, in particular,
resolution 1027 (1995) of 30 November 1995 which extended the mandate of the
United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) in the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia until 30 May 1996,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 30 January 1996
(S/1996/65*) and his letter of 6 February 1996 to the President of the Council
and the annex thereto (S/1996/94),

     1.   Decides to authorize, for the duration of the present mandate, an
increase in the strength of UNPREDEP by 50 military personnel in order to
provide for a continued engineering capability in support of its operations;

     2.   Approves the establishment of the position of Force Commander of
UNPREDEP;

     3.   Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the Council not later than
20 May 1996 further recommendations on the composition, strength and mandate of
UNPREDEP in the light of developments in the region;

     4.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                       -----

96-03366 (E)

Security Council resolution 1046 (1996) [on an increase in the strength of the UN Preventive Deployment Force]

UN Preventive Deployment Force|UN Preventive Deployment Force. Commander|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|NORTH MACEDONIA|FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION|MILITARY PERSONNEL|ENGINEERING

S/51 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION
S/51 [61] THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA
S/51 [9] UN PREVENTIVE DEPLOYMENT FORCE


UNITED
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                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1047 (1996)
                                                               29 February 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1047 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3637th meeting,
                                 on 29 February 1996

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolutions 808 (1993) of 22 February 1993, 827 (1993) of
25 May 1993, 936 (1994) of 8 July 1994 and 955 (1994) of 8 November 1994,

     Noting with regret the resignation of Mr. Richard J. Goldstone taking
effect 1 October 1996,

     Having regard to Article 16(4) of the Statute of the International Tribunal
for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of
International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former
Yugoslavia since 1991 (S/25704) and Article 15 of the Statute of the
International Tribunal for Rwanda (S/RES/955 (1994), Annex),

     Having considered the nomination by the Secretary-General of
Mrs. Louise Arbour for the position of Prosecutor of the International Tribunal
for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of
International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former
Yugoslavia and the International Tribunal for Rwanda,

     Appoints Mrs. Louise Arbour as Prosecutor of the International Tribunal for
the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International
Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia and the
International Tribunal for Rwanda with effect from the date on which
Mr. Goldstone’s resignation takes effect.

                                       -----

96-04935 (E)

Security Council resolution 1047 (1996) [on the appointment of Louise Arbour as Prosecutor of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and of the International Tribunal for Rwanda]

Arbour, Louise|International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991. Prosecutor|International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Prosecutor|FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION|RWANDA SITUATION|INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURTS|APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS|PROSECUTION

S/51 [116] INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL--FORMER YUGOSLAVIA
S/51 [93] INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL--RWANDA


UNITED
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                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1048 (1996)
                                                               29 February 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1048 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3638th meeting,
                                 on 29 February 1996

     The Security Council,

     Recalling the provisions of its resolutions 841 (1993) of 16 June 1993,
861 (1993) of 27 August 1993, 862 (1993) of 31 August 1993, 867 (1993) of
23 September 1993, 873 (1993) of 13 October 1993, 875 (1993) of 16 October 1993,
905 (1994) of 23 March 1994, 917 (1994) of 6 May 1994, 933 (1994) of
30 June 1994, 940 (1994) of 31 July 1994, 944 (1994) of 29 September 1994,
948 (1994) of 15 October 1994, 975 (1995) of 7 February 1995 and 1007 (1995) of
31 July 1995,

     Recalling also the resolutions adopted by the United Nations General
Assembly on Haiti,

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

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 14 February 1996
(S/1996/112) and noting the recommendations contained therein,

     Taking note of the letters of 9 February 1996 from the President of the
Republic of Haiti to the Secretary-General of the United Nations (S/1996/99 and
A/50/861/Add.1),

     Underlining the importance of the peaceful transfer of power to the new
democratically elected President of Haiti,

     Welcoming and supporting the efforts of the Organization of American States
to promote in cooperation with the United Nations consolidation of peace and
democracy in Haiti,

     Stressing the need to ensure that the Government of Haiti will be able to
maintain the secure and stable environment established by the Multinational
Force in Haiti (MNF) and maintained with the assistance of the United Nations

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Mission in Haiti (UNMIH), and in this context welcoming progress to establish a
fully functioning Haitian National Police and to revitalize Haiti’s system of
justice,

     Recognizing the link between peace and development and that a sustained
commitment by the international community to assist and support the economic,
social and institutional development of Haiti is indispensable for long-term
peace and stability in the country,

     Commending the efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special
Representative, the contribution of UNMIH and the International Civilian Mission
(MICIVIH) in support of the Haitian people’s quest for stability, national
reconciliation, lasting democracy, constitutional order and economic prosperity,

     Acknowledging the contribution of the international financial institutions,
including the Inter-American Development Bank, and the importance of their
continued involvement in the development of Haiti,

     Recognizing that the people of Haiti bear the ultimate responsibility for
national reconciliation, the maintenance of a secure and stable environment and
reconstruction of their country,

     1.   Welcomes the democratic election of a new President in Haiti and the
peaceful transfer of power from one democratically elected President to another
on 7 February 1996;

     2.   Expresses appreciation to all Member States which have contributed to
UNMIH;

     3.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 14 February 1996 and
notes his recommendations for continued United Nations assistance to the
democratically elected Government of Haiti;

     4.   Reaffirms the importance of a professional, self-sustaining, fully
functioning national police force of adequate size and structure to the
consolidation of peace, stability and democracy and revitalization of Haiti’s
system of justice;

     5.   Decides, in accordance with the recommendations of the Secretary-General’s report of 14 February 1996, that for the purpose of assisting the
democratic Government of Haiti in fulfilling its responsibilities to (a) sustain
by UNMIH’s presence the secure and stable environment which has been
established, and (b) professionalize the Haitian National Police, the mandate of
UMMIH is extended for the final period of four months, for the purposes set out
in paragraphs 47, 48 and 49 of the report;

     6.   Decides to decrease the troop level of UNMIH to no more than 1,200;

     7.   Decides to reduce the current level of civilian police personnel to no
more than 300;

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     8.   Requests the Secretary-General to consider and implement, as
appropriate, steps for further reduction of the strength of UNMIH consistent
with the implementation of this mandate;

     9. Requests further the Secretary-General to initiate planning not later
than 1 June 1996 for the complete withdrawal of UNMIH;

     10. Requests the Secretary-General to report on the implementation of this
resolution by 15 June 1996 including information on activities by the United
Nations system as a whole to promote the development of Haiti;

     11. Requests all States to provide appropriate support for the actions
undertaken by the United Nations and by Member States pursuant to this and other
relevant resolutions in order to carry out the provisions of the mandate as set
out in paragraph 5 above;

     12. Reiterates the commitment of the international community and
international financial institutions to assist and support the economic, social
and institutional development of Haiti and stresses its importance for
sustaining a secure and stable environment in Haiti;

     13. Appeals to Member States to make voluntary contributions to the trust
fund established in resolution 975 (1995) for the support of the Haitian
National Police, to ensure that the police are adequately trained and fully
operational, which is essential for the implementation of the mandate;

     14.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1048 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in Haiti and reduction of its troop level]

UN Mission in Haiti|Haiti. President|ELECTIONS|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|POLICE|JUDICIAL SYSTEM|CIVILIAN PERSONS|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE|FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE|TRAINING PROGRAMMES|ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE|SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT|HAITI|DEMOCRACY|TRUST FUNDS|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS

S/51 [140] HAITI--POLITICAL CONDITIONS
S/51 [142] UN MISSION IN HAITI


UNITED
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                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1049 (1996)
                                                               5 March 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1049 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3639th meeting,
                                   on 5 March 1996

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its previous resolutions and the statements of its President
concerning the situation in Burundi, in particular the statement of its
President of 5 January 1996 (S/PRST/1996/1) and resolution 1040 (1996) of
29 January 1996,

     Noting the views expressed by the Government of Burundi set out in the
letter to the President of the Security Council dated 13 February 1996
(S/1996/110, annex),

     Welcoming the efforts of the President and the Prime Minister of Burundi
and other members of the Government to calm the situation in the country,

     Deeply concerned at the support extended to certain groups in Burundi by
some of the perpetrators of the genocide in Rwanda and the threat this poses to
the stability of the region,

     Deeply concerned also at all acts of violence in Burundi and at the
continued incitement to ethnic hatred and violence by radio stations and the
growth of calls for exclusion and genocide,

     Deeply disturbed that the persistence of the conflict has had a negative
impact on the humanitarian situation and on the capacity of the international
community to continue to assist the people of Burundi,

     Supporting the work of the Commission of Inquiry established by resolution
1012 (1995),

     Taking note of the letter from the Secretary-General to the President of
the Council dated 3 January 1996 (S/1996/8), in which he reports that the
Commission of Inquiry believes the United Nations security personnel currently
provided for its protection are inadequate,

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     Reiterating the urgent need for all concerned in Burundi, including
extremists inside and outside the country, to make concerted efforts to defuse
the present crisis and to commit themselves to a dialogue aimed at establishing
a permanent political settlement and the creation of conditions conducive to
national reconciliation,

     Reaffirming its commitment to assist the people of Burundi to achieve a
lasting political solution,

     Recognizing the urgent need for preparations aimed at anticipating and
preventing the escalation of the present crisis in Burundi,

     Reaffirming its support for the Convention of Government of
10 September 1994 (S/1995/190, annex), and for the institutions of Government
established in line with it,

     1.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 15 February 1996
(S/1996/116);

     2.   Condemns in the strongest terms all acts of violence perpetrated
against civilians, refugees and international humanitarian personnel and the
assassination of government officials;

     3.   Demands that all concerned in Burundi refrain from all acts of
violence, incitement to violence and from seeking to destabilize the security
situation or depose the Government by force or by other unconstitutional means;

     4.   Calls upon all concerned in Burundi to engage, as a matter of urgency,
in serious negotiations and mutual accommodation within the framework of the
National Debate agreed upon by the signatories to the Convention and to increase
efforts towards national reconciliation;

     5.   Reiterates its invitation to Member States and others to cooperate in
the identification and dismantling of radio stations which incite hatred and
acts of violence in Burundi;

     6.   Requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with interested States
and organizations, to report to the Council on the possibility of establishing a
United Nations radio station in Burundi, including through voluntary
contributions, to promote reconciliation and dialogue and to relay constructive
information as well as supporting the activities undertaken by other United
Nations agencies, particularly in the fields of refugees and returnees;

     7.   Calls upon all parties to cooperate fully with the Commission of
Inquiry, reminds the Government of Burundi of its responsibility to ensure
security and protection for members and personnel of the Commission, requests
the Secretary-General to continue his consultations with the Government of
Burundi and the Organization of African Unity Observer Mission in Burundi with a
view to ensure that adequate security is provided for the Commission, and
invites Member States to provide adequate voluntary financing to the Commission;

     8.   Expresses strong support for the efforts of the Secretary-General of
the United Nations and his Special Representative, the Organization of African

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Unity, the European Union, former Presidents Nyerere and Carter and the other
facilitators appointed by the Cairo Conference, and others seeking to facilitate
political dialogue in Burundi and encourages the international community to
extend political and financial support to the National Debate;

     9.   Invites Member States and regional, international and non-governmental
organizations to stand ready to provide assistance in support of progress
achieved by the parties towards political dialogue, and to cooperate with the
Government of Burundi in initiatives for comprehensive rehabilitation in
Burundi, including in military and police reform, judicial assistance,
development programmes and support at international financial institutions;

     10. Encourages the Organization of African Unity to increase the size of
its Observer Mission in Burundi, as formally requested by the Government of
Burundi, and stresses the need for the military observers to operate without any
restrictions on their movement to any part of the country;

     11. Declares its commitment and readiness to assist the parties in their
implementation of agreements reached through political dialogue;

     12. Requests the Secretary-General, in consultation as appropriate with
the Government of Burundi, the Heads of State of the Great Lakes Region, Member
States concerned, the Organization of African Unity and the European Union, to
intensify the preparations for convening a Regional Conference for Peace,
Security and Development in the Great Lakes Region to address the issues of
political and economic stability, as well as peace and security in the Great
Lakes States;

     13. Encourages the Secretary-General to continue his consultations with
Member States concerned and the Organization of African Unity, as appropriate,
on contingency planning both for the steps that might be taken to support a
comprehensive dialogue and for a rapid humanitarian response in the event of
widespread violence or a serious deterioration in the humanitarian situation in
Burundi;

     14. Decides to keep the situation under constant review, to consider
further the Secretary-General’s recommendations in light of the developments in
Burundi and declares its readiness to respond as appropriate considering all
relevant options including those contained in resolution 1040 (1996);

     15. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council closely informed on
the situation in Burundi, including on his efforts to facilitate a comprehensive
political dialogue, to report to the Council in the event of a serious
deterioration in the situation, and to submit a full report on the
implementation of this resolution by 1 May 1996;

     16.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1049 (1996) [requesting the Secretary-General to intensify the preparations for convening a regional conference for peace, security and development in the Great Lakes region]

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UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1050 (1996)
                                                               8 March 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1050 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3640th meeting,
                                   on 8 March 1996

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its previous resolutions on the situation in Rwanda,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) of 29 February 1996 (S/1996/149),

     Welcoming the letter of 1 March 1996 from the Minister of Foreign Affairs
and Cooperation of Rwanda to the Secretary-General (S/1996/176, annex),

     Paying tribute to the work of UNAMIR and to the personnel who have served
in it,

     Stressing the continued importance of the voluntary and safe repatriation
of Rwandan refugees and of genuine national reconciliation,

     Emphasizing the importance it attaches to the role and responsibility of
the Government of Rwanda in promoting a climate of confidence, security and
trust and the safe return of Rwandan refugees,

     Emphasizing also the importance it attaches to States acting in accordance
with the recommendations adopted by the Regional Conference on Assistance to
Refugees, Returnees and Displaced Persons held in Bujumbura in February 1995,
the Summit of Heads of States of the Great Lakes region held in Cairo on
28-29 November 1995, and the follow-up conference of 29 February 1996 held in
Addis Ababa, and the importance it attaches to the continuation of efforts to
convene a regional conference for peace, security and development in the Great
Lakes region,

     Encouraging all States to cooperate fully with the International Commission
on Inquiry established by resolution 1013 (1995) of 7 September 1995,

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     Recognizing the importance of the Human Rights Field Operation in Rwanda in
contributing to the establishment of confidence in the country, and concerned
that it may not be possible to maintain its presence throughout Rwanda unless
sufficient funds for that purpose are secured in the very near future,

     Concerned also to ensure the effective operation of the International
Tribunal for Rwanda established by resolution 955 (1994) of 8 November 1994,

     Commending the continuing efforts of the Government of Rwanda to maintain
peace and security as well as to reconstruct and rehabilitate the country,

     Stressing its concern that the United Nations should continue to play an
active role in assisting the Government of Rwanda in promoting the return of
refugees, in consolidating a climate of confidence and stability and in
promoting the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Rwanda,

     Reiterating the responsibility of the Government of Rwanda for the safety
and security of all United Nations personnel and other international staff
serving in the country,

     1.   Takes note of the arrangements made by the Secretary-General for the
withdrawal, starting on 9 March 1996, of UNAMIR pursuant to its resolution
1029 (1995) of 12 December 1995;

     2.   Authorizes elements of UNAMIR remaining in Rwanda prior to their final
withdrawal to contribute, with the agreement of the Government of Rwanda, to the
protection of the personnel and premises of the International Tribunal for
Rwanda;

     3.   Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to submit
recommendations to the General Assembly regarding UNAMIR non-lethal equipment
that may be released for use in Rwanda in accordance with paragraph 7 of its
resolution 1029 (1995) and calls upon the Government of Rwanda to take all
necessary steps to ensure that UNAMIR personnel, and equipment which is not
remaining in Rwanda, can be withdrawn without impediment and in an orderly and
safe manner;

     4.   Encourages the Secretary-General, in agreement with the Government of
Rwanda, to maintain in Rwanda a United Nations office, to be headed by his
Special Representative and to include the present United Nations communications
system and radio station, for the purpose of supporting the efforts of the
Government of Rwanda to promote national reconciliation, strengthen the judicial
system, facilitate the return of refugees and rehabilitate the country’s
infrastructure, and of coordinating the United Nations efforts to that end;

     5.   Commends the efforts of States, including neighbouring States, the
United Nations and its agencies, the European Union and non-governmental
organizations which have provided humanitarian assistance to refugees and
displaced persons, and underlines the importance it attaches to continued
efforts by the Government of Rwanda, neighbouring States, the international
community and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to facilitate

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the early, safe, voluntary and organized return of Rwandan refugees to their own
country in accordance with the recommendations of the Bujumbura conference;

     6.   Calls upon States and organizations to continue to give assistance for
the reconstruction of Rwanda and the rehabilitation of the infrastructure of the
country, including the Rwandan justice system, directly or through the United
Nations trust funds for Rwanda, and invites the Secretary-General to consider
whether there is a need to adjust the scope and purposes of those funds to bring
them into line with current requirements;

     7.   Calls also upon States to contribute urgently to the costs of the
Human Rights Field Operation in Rwanda, and encourages the Secretary-General to
consider what steps might be taken to place the Operation on a more secure
financial basis;

     8.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council by
5 April 1996 on what arrangements have been agreed with the Government of Rwanda
for the protection of the personnel and premises of the International Tribunal
for Rwanda after the withdrawal of UNAMIR and on the arrangements he has made
pursuant to paragraph 4 above, and to keep the Council closely informed
thereafter of developments in the situation;

     9.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1050 (1996) [on arrangements for the withdrawal of the UN Assistance Mission for Rwanda]

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UNITED
NATIONS                                                                       S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1051 (1996)
                                                               27 March 1996

                                                               ORIGINAL:   ENGLISH

                               RESOLUTION 1051 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3644th meeting,
                                  on 27 March 1996

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolution 687 (1991) of 8 April 1991, and in particular
section C thereof, its resolution 707 (1991) of 15 August 1991 and its
resolution 715 (1991) of 11 October 1991 and the plans for ongoing monitoring
and verification approved thereunder,

     Recalling the request in paragraph 7 of its resolution 715 (1991) to the
Committee established under resolution 661 (1990), the Special Commission and
the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to develop
in cooperation a mechanism for monitoring any future sales or supplies by other
countries to Iraq of items relevant to the implementation of section C of
resolution 687 (1991) and other relevant resolutions, including resolution
715 (1991) and the plans approved thereunder,

     Having considered the letter of 7 December 1995 (S/1995/1017) to the
President of the Council from the Chairman of the Committee established under
resolution 661 (1990), annex I of which contains the provisions for the
mechanism for export/import monitoring called for in paragraph 7 of resolution
715 (1991),

     Recognizing that the export/import monitoring mechanism is an integral part
of ongoing monitoring and verification by the Special Commission and the IAEA,

     Recognizing that the export/import mechanism is not a regime for
international licensing, but rather for the timely provision of information by
States in which companies are located which are contemplating sales or supplies
to Iraq of items covered by the plans for ongoing monitoring and verification
and will not impede Iraq’s legitimate right to import or export for
non-proscribed purposes, items and technology necessary for the promotion of its
economic and social development,

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

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     1.   Approves, pursuant to the relevant provisions of its resolutions
687 (1991) and 715 (1991), the provisions for the monitoring mechanism contained
in annex I of the aforementioned letter of 7 December 1995 (S/1995/1017),
subject to the terms of this resolution;

     2.   Approves also the general principles to be followed in implementing
the monitoring mechanism contained in the letter of 17 July 1995 from the
Chairman of the Special Commission to the Chairman of the Committee established
under resolution 661 (1990) which is contained in annex II of the aforementioned
letter of 7 December 1995 (S/1995/1017);

     3.   Affirms that the mechanism approved by this resolution is without
prejudice to and shall not impair the operation of existing or future
non-proliferation agreements or regimes on the international or regional level
including arrangements referred to in resolution 687 (1991), nor shall such
agreements or regimes impair the operation of the mechanism;

     4.   Confirms, until the Council decides otherwise under its relevant
resolutions, that requests by other States for sales to Iraq or requests by Iraq
for import of any item or technology to which the mechanism applies shall
continue to be addressed to the Committee established under resolution
661 (1990) for decision by that Committee in accordance with paragraph 4 of the
mechanism;

     5.   Decides, subject to paragraphs 4 and 7 of this resolution, that all
States shall:

     (a) Transmit to the joint unit constituted by the Special Commission and
the Director General of the IAEA under paragraph 16 of the mechanism the
notifications, with the data from potential exporters, and all other relevant
information when available to the States, as requested in the mechanism on the
intended sale or supply from their territories of any items or technologies
which are subject to such notification in accordance with paragraphs 9, 11, 13,
24, 25, 27 and 28 of the mechanism;

     (b) Report to the joint unit, in accordance with paragraphs 13, 24, 25, 27
and 28 of the mechanism, any information they may have at their disposal or may
receive from suppliers in their territories of attempts to circumvent the
mechanism or to supply Iraq with items prohibited to Iraq under the plans for
ongoing monitoring and verification approved by resolution 715 (1991), or where
the procedures for special exceptions laid down in paragraphs 24 and 25 of the
mechanism have not been followed by Iraq;

     6.   Decides that the notifications required under paragraph 5 above shall
be provided to the joint unit by Iraq, in respect of all items and technologies
referred to in paragraph 12 of the mechanism, as from the date agreed upon
between the Special Commission and the Director General of the IAEA and Iraq,
and in any event not later than sixty days after the adoption of this
resolution;

     7.   Decides that the notifications required under paragraph 5 above shall
be provided to the joint unit by all other States as from the date the
Secretary-General and the Director General of the IAEA, after their
consultations with the members of the Council and other interested States,

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report to the Council indicating that they are satisfied with the preparedness
of States for the effective implementation of the mechanism;

     8.   Decides that the information provided through the mechanism shall be
treated as confidential and restricted to the Special Commission and the IAEA,
to the extent that this is consistent with their respective responsibilities
under resolution 715 (1991), other relevant resolutions and the plans for
ongoing monitoring and verification approved under resolution 715 (1991);

     9.   Affirms, if experience over time demonstrates the need or new
technologies so require, that the Council would be prepared to review the
mechanism in order to determine whether any changes are required and that the
annexes to the plans for ongoing monitoring and verification approved under
resolution 715 (1991), which identify the items and technologies to be notified
under the mechanism, may be amended in accordance with the plans, after
appropriate consultations with interested States and, as laid down in the plans,
after notification to the Council;

     10. Decides also that the Committee established under resolution
661 (1990) and the Special Commission shall carry out the functions assigned to
them under the mechanism, until the Council decides otherwise;

     11. Requests the Director General of the IAEA to carry out, with the
assistance and cooperation of the Special Commission, the functions assigned to
him under the mechanism;

     12. Calls upon all States and international organizations to cooperate
fully with the Committee established under resolution 661 (1990), the Special
Commission and the Director General of the IAEA in the fulfilment of their tasks
in connection with the mechanism, including supplying such information as may be
sought by them in implementation of the mechanism;

     13. Calls upon all States to adopt as soon as possible such measures as
may be necessary under their national procedures to implement the mechanism;

     14. Decides that all States shall, not later than 45 days after the
adoption of this resolution, be provided by the Special Commission and the
Director General of the IAEA with information necessary to make preparatory
arrangements at the national level prior to the implementation of the provisions
of the mechanism;

     15. Demands that Iraq meet unconditionally all its obligations under the
mechanism approved by this resolution and cooperate fully with the Special
Commission and the Director General of the IAEA in the carrying out of their
tasks under this resolution and the mechanism by such means as they may
determine in accordance with their mandates from the Council;

     16. Decides to consolidate the periodic requirements for progress reports
under its resolutions 699 (1991), 715 (1991) and this resolution and to request
the Secretary-General and the Director General of the IAEA to submit such
consolidated progress reports every six months to the Council, commencing on
11 April 1996;

     17.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1051 (1996) [on the mechanism for monitoring Iraqi imports and exports]

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UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1052 (1996)
                                                               18 April 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1052 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3654th meeting,
                                  on 18 April 1996

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions regarding the situation in
Lebanon, including resolution 425 (1978) of 19 March 1978 which established the
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL),

     Taking note of the letters from the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to
the President of the Security Council of 13 April 1996 (S/1996/280 and
S/1996/281),

     Bearing in mind the debate which took place at its 3653rd meeting on
15 April 1996 on the situation in the Middle East,

     Gravely concerned at the consequences which the ongoing fighting could have
for the peace and security of the region and for the furthering of the peace
process in the Middle East, and affirming its full support for that process,

     Gravely concerned also at all attacks on civilian targets, including
residential areas, and at the loss of life and suffering among civilians,

     Stressing the need for all concerned to respect fully the rules of
international humanitarian law with regard to the protection of civilians,

     Gravely concerned further at actions which seriously threaten the safety of
UNIFIL and impede the implementation of its mandate, and deploring in particular
the incident on 18 April 1996 in which shelling resulted in heavy loss of life
among civilians at a UNIFIL site,

     1.   Calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities by all parties;

     2.   Supports the ongoing diplomatic efforts to this end;

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     3.   Reaffirms its commitment to the territorial integrity, sovereignty and
political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized
boundaries and to the security of all States in the region, and calls upon all
concerned fully to respect those principles;

     4.   Calls upon all concerned to respect the safety and security of
civilians;

     5.   Calls upon all concerned to respect the safety, security and freedom
of movement of UNIFIL and to allow it to fulfil its mandate without any obstacle
or interference;

     6.   Calls upon Member States to offer humanitarian assistance to alleviate
the suffering of the population and to assist the Government of Lebanon in the
reconstruction of the country and requests the Secretary-General to ensure that
the United Nations and its agencies play their part in meeting the humanitarian
needs of the civilian population;

     7.   Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council informed of
developments on a continuing basis;

     8.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1052 (1996) [calling for an immediate cease-fire by all parties involved in military activities in Lebanon]

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