IL COMITATO GENERALE DELL’ONU APPROVA L’ISCRIZIONE ALL’ORDINE DEL GIORNO DELL’ASSEMBLEA GENERALE DEL DIBATTITO SULLA PENA CAPITALE. Sintesi del dibattito avvenuto ieri, 7 novembre 1994, presso il Comitato Generale (Uffcio di Presidenza) dell’ Assemblea Generale dell’ONU in merito all’inclusione nell’ordine del giorno del tema della moratoria sulla pena capitale. Il Comitato Generale ha preso la decisione di inviare all’Assemblea Generale la proposta di inserire in agenda la discussione sulla pena di morte nell’ambito del Terzo Comitato dell’Onu. L’Assemblea Generale, prevedibilmente nel corso della settimana, decidera’ se ratificare o meno la proposta del Comitatto Generale. Il dibattito del Comitato Generale e’ stato molto vivace e combattuto, sopratutto per la contrarieta’ a trattare l’argomento da parte di Sudan, Pakistan, Egitto, Iran e Malesia che hanno espresso dichiaratamente il loro no sull’argomento. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 858 (1993) RESOLUTION S93R858 S/RES/858 (1993) 24 August 1993 Adopted by the Security Council at its 3268th meeting, on 24 August 1993 The Security Council, Recalling its resolution 849 (1993) of 9 July 1993, which reserved to the Council a decision on the deployment of observers, following implementation of a cease-fire, Welcoming the signing of the Cease-fire Agreement of 27 July 1993 between the Republic of Georgia and forces in Abkhazia, Recalling its resolution 854 (1993) of 6 August 1993, in which the Council approved the deployment of an advance team of observers for a period of three months, Having considered the Secretary-General’s report, Reaffirming previous statements which underscored the vital importance of the maintenance of cease-fire agreements, in particular the statement of the President of the Security Council on 2 July 1993 (S/26032), Determining that continuation of the conflict in Georgia threatens peace and stability in the region, Noting that the parties to the conflict have committed themselves to withdrawal of forces from Abkhazia and that this withdrawal is at present under way, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 846 (1993) RESOLUTION S93R846 S/RES/846 (1993) 22 June 1993 Adopted by the Security Council at its 3244th meeting, on 22 June 1993 The Security Council, Reaffirming its resolution 812 (1993) of 12 March 1993, Taking note of the interim report of the Secretary-General dated 20 May 1993 (S/25810 and Add.1), Also taking note of the requests of the Governments of Rwanda and Uganda for the deployment of United Nations observers along their common border as a temporary confidence-building measure (S/25355, S/25356, S/25797), Emphasizing the need to prevent the resumption of fighting in Rwanda that could have adverse consequences on the situation in Rwanda and on international peace and security, Stressing the need for a negotiated political solution, in the framework of the agreements to be signed by the parties in Arusha, in order to put an end to the conflict in Rwanda, Paying tribute to the efforts of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania to promote such a political solution, Taking note of the joint request of the Government of Rwanda and the Rwandese Patriotic Front (RPF) concerning the establishment of a neutral international force in Rwanda (S/25951), Stressing the importance of the ongoing negotiations in Arusha between the Government of Rwanda and the RPF, and expressing its readiness to consider assistance to the OAU in the implementation of the agreements as soon as they are signed, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 842 (1993) RESOLUTION S93R842 S/RES/842 (1993) 18 June 1993 Adopted by the Security Council at its 3239th meeting, on 18 June 1993 The Security Council, Reaffirming its resolution 743 (1992) and all subsequent resolutions relating to the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR), Recalling in particular resolution 795 (1992) of 11 December 1992 which authorized the UNPROFOR presence in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Welcoming the important contribution of the existing UNPROFOR presence in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to stability in the region, Seeking to support efforts for a peaceful resolution to the situation in the former Yugoslavia as it relates to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia as provided for in the Secretary-General’s report of 10 December 1992 (S/24923) and approved by resolution 795 (1992) of 11 December 1992, Noting with appreciation the offer made by a Member State (S/25954 and Add.1) to contribute additional personnel to the UNPROFOR presence in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and the latter Government’s favourable response thereto, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 844 (1993) RESOLUTION S93R844 S/RES/844 (1993) 18 June 1993 Adopted by the Security Council at its 3241st meeting, on 18 June 1993 The Security Council, Reaffirming its resolution 713 (1991) of 25 September 1991 and all subsequent relevant resolutions, Having considered the report of the Secretary-General (S/25939 and Corr.1 and Add.1) pursuant to paragraph 12 of resolution 836 (1993) concerning the safe areas in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Reiterating once again its alarm at the grave and intolerable situation in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina arising from serious violations of international humanitarian law, Recalling the overwhelming importance of seeking a comprehensive political solution to the conflict in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Determined to implement fully the provisions of resolution 836 (1993), Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 840 (1993) RESOLUTION S93R840 S/RES/840 (1993) 15 June 1993 Adopted by the Security Council at its 3237th meeting, on 15 June 1993 The Security Council, Reaffirming its resolutions 668 (1990) of 20 September 1990, 745 (1992) of 28 February 1992, 810 (1993) of 8 March 1993, 826 (1993) of 20 May 1993, 835 (1993) of 2 June 1993 and other relevant resolutions, Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General dated 10 June 1993 (S/25913), and in particular the statement contained therein concerning the election that took place in Cambodia from 23 to 28 May 1993, Paying tribute to the leadership and continuing role of His Royal Highness Prince Norodom Sihanouk, President of the Supreme National Council, in bringing about national reconciliation and restoring peace in Cambodia, Expressing its appreciation to the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) and especially to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the smoothness of the electoral process, Reaffirming the national unity, territorial integrity and inviolability and independence of Cambodia, Welcoming the fact that on 14 June 1993 the newly elected constituent assembly held its first meeting, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 832 (1993) RESOLUTION S93R832 S/RES/832 (1993) 27 May 1993 Adopted by the Security Council at its 3223rd meeting, on 27 May 1993 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, 784 (1992) of 30 October 1992 and 791 (1992) of 30 November 1992, Having studied the report of the Secretary-General (S/25812 and Add.1 and 2), Noting with appreciation the continuing efforts of the Secretary-General to support the full implementation of the agreements signed by the Government of El Salvador and the Frente Farabundo Marti para la Liberacion Nacional (FMLN) to re-establish peace and promote reconciliation in El Salvador, Welcoming the observation by the Secretary-General that sixteen months after the cease-fire, the peace process in El Salvador has advanced significantly and is on course, and that significant progress has also been made towards other principal objectives of the Peace Accords, Emphasizing that determined efforts are required of both parties to ensure that the remaining problems do not become obstacles to the continuing fulfilment of their undertakings, Noting that the Government of El Salvador has requested the United Nations to verify the next general elections scheduled to be held in March 1994 and that the Secretary-General has recommended that this request be accepted, Stressing the necessity, in this as in other peace-keeping operations, to continue to monitor expenditures carefully during this period of increasing demands on peace-keeping resources, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 831 (1993) RESOLUTION S93R831 S/RES/831 (1993) 27 May 1993 Adopted by the Security Council at its 3222nd meeting, on 27 May 1993 The Security Council, Recalling its resolution 186 (1964) and subsequent relevant resolutions, Reaffirming that the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) should be considered every six months, Noting the recent communication from the Government of Cyprus to the Secretary-General (S/25647**), Noting that both voluntary and assessed methods of contribution are acceptable for United Nations peace-keeping operations and stressing the importance of maximizing voluntary contributions, Stressing the importance it attaches to the achievement of early progress towards a political settlement in Cyprus, and also to the implementation of confidence-building measures, Reiterating in particular its call to both sides to cooperate with UNFICYP 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, Reaffirming that the present status quo is not acceptable, and concerned that the United Nations should not be entering into open-ended peace-keeping commitments, 1. ... Continua