RESOLUTION 827 (1993) RESOLUTION S93R827 S/RES/827 (1993) 25 May 1993 Adopted by the Security Council at its 3217th meeting, on 25 May 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/25704 and Add.1) pursuant to paragraph 2 of resolution 808 (1993), Expressing once again its grave alarm at continuing reports of widespread and flagrant violations of international humanitarian law occurring within the territory of the former Yugoslavia, and especially in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, including reports of mass killings, massive, organized and systematic detention and rape of women, and the continuance of the practice of “ethnic cleansing”, including for the acquisition and the holding of territory, Determining that this situation continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security, Determined to put an end to such crimes and to take effective measures to bring to justice the persons who are responsible for them, Convinced that in the particular circumstances of the former Yugoslavia the establishment as an ad hoc measure by the Council of an international tribunal and the prosecution of persons responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law would enable this aim to be achieved and would contribute to the restoration and maintenance of peace, Believing that the establishment of an international tribunal and the prosecution of persons responsible for the above-mentioned violations of international humanitarian law will contribute to ensuring that such violations are halted and effectively redressed, Noting in this regard the recommendation by the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia for the establishment of such a tribunal (S/25221), Reaffirming in this regard its decision in resolution 808 (1993) that an international tribunal shall be established for the prosecution of persons responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in the territory of the former Yugoslavia since 1991, Considering that, pending the appointment of the Prosecutor of the International Tribunal, the Commission of Experts established pursuant to resolution 780 (1992) should continue on an urgent basis the collection of information relating to evidence of grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions and other violations of international humanitarian law as proposed in its interim report (S/25274), Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 813 (1993) RESOLUTION S93R813 S/RES/813 (1993) 26 March 1993 Adopted by the Security Council at its 3187th meeting, on 26 March 1993 The Security Council, Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the question of Liberia (S/25402), Recalling its resolution 788 (1992) of 19 November 1992, Further recalling the statements by the President of the Council on its behalf on 22 January 1991 (S/22133) and 7 May 1992 (S/23886) on the situation in Liberia, Reaffirming its belief that the Yamoussoukro IV Accord of 30 October 1991 (S/24815) offers the best possible framework for a peaceful resolution of the Liberian conflict by creating the necessary climate and conditions for free and fair elections in Liberia, Deploring that parties to the conflict in Liberia have not respected or implemented the various accords to date, especially the Yamoussoukro IV Accord, Noting that the continuing breach of earlier accords hinders the creation of a climate and conditions conducive to the holding of free and fair elections in accordance with the Yamoussoukro IV Accord, Recognizing the need for increased humanitarian assistance, Welcoming the continued commitment of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to and the efforts towards a peaceful resolution of the Liberian conflict, Further welcoming the endorsement and support by the Organization of African Unity (OAU) of these efforts, Recalling the provisions of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, Determining that the deterioration of the situation in Liberia constitutes a threat to international peace and security, particularly in this region of West Africa, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 811 (1993) RESOLUTION S93R811 S/RES/811 (1993) 12 March 1993 Adopted by the Security Council at its 3182nd meeting, on 12 March 1993 The Security Council, Reaffirming its resolutions 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991, 747 (1992) of 24 March 1992, 785 (1992) of 30 October 1992, 793 (1992) of 30 November 1992 and 804 (1993) of 29 January 1993, Gravely disturbed by the recent outbreak of heavy fighting in many parts of Angola, the large number of casualties and massive loss of human life which have ensued and the further deterioration of the already dangerous political and military situation, bringing the country to the verge of the resumption of civil war, Gravely concerned at the persistent violations by UNITA of the major provisions of the “Acordos de Paz para Angola”, Further concerned at reports that military support and equipment continue to flow in contravention of the “Acordos de Paz”, Noting with particular concern that a humanitarian tragedy of grave proportions is developing in Angola and the need, therefore, for increased international humanitarian assistance, Deeply regretting that the second meeting between the delegations of the Government of Angola and UNITA, which had been scheduled to be held on 26 February 1993 in Addis Ababa under the auspices of the United Nations, did not take place because of the failure by UNITA to fulfil its commitment to send a delegation to Addis Ababa, Noting with satisfaction the readiness displayed by the Government of Angola to participate in the Addis Ababa meeting, Reaffirming its commitment to preserve the unity and territorial integrity of Angola, Welcoming and supporting the efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative aimed at resolving the present crisis through negotiations, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 810 (1993) RESOLUTION S93R810 S/RES/810 (1993) 8 March 1993 Adopted by the Security Council at its 3181st meeting, on 8 March 1993 The Security Council, Reaffirming its resolutions 668 (1990) of 20 September 1990 and 745 (1992) of 28 February 1992 and other relevant resolutions, Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General dated 13 February 1993 (S/25289), Paying tribute to His Royal Highness Prince Norodom Sihanouk, President of the Supreme National Council (SNC), for his continuing efforts to restore peace and national unity in Cambodia, Recalling that under the Paris Agreements the Cambodian people have the right to determine their own political future through the free and fair election of a constituent assembly, which will draft and approve a new Cambodian constitution and transform itself into a legislative assembIy, which will create the new Cambodian government, Welcoming the achievements of the Secretary-General and UNTAC in the implementation of the Paris Agreements, in particular regarding voter registration and refugee repatriation, and reaffirming its continuing support for the activities of UNTAC, Welcoming the decision taken by the SNC at its meeting on 10 February 1993 to adopt a moratorium on the export of minerals and gems and to consider limits on the export of sawn timber from Cambodia in order to protect Cambodia’s natural resources, Deploring the violations of the cease-fire by the PDK and the SOC, Concerned by the increasing number of acts of violence perpetrated on political grounds, in particular in areas under the control of the SOC, and on ethnic grounds, and by the negative implications of such acts for the implementation of the Paris Agreements, Underlining the importance of measures by UNTAC in order to ensure a neutral political environment in Cambodia, Condemning attacks, threats and intimidation against UNTAC, in particular the recent detention of UNTAC personnel, Deploring the failure of the PDK to meet its obligations under the Paris Agreements, notably as regards unrestricted access by UNTAC to the areas under its control and as regards the application of phase II of the cease-fire, and urging the party concerned to join fully in the implementation of the Paris Agreements, Expressing strong concern at recent reports by UNTAC of a small number of foreign military personnel serving with the armed forces of the SOC in violation of the Paris Agreements; calling on all parties to cooperate fully with UNTAC investigations of reports of foreign forces within the territory under their control; and emphasizing the importance of the immediate removal of all foreign forces, advisers and military personnel from Cambodia, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 804 (1993) RESOLUTION S93R804 S/RES/804 (1993) 29 January 1993 Adopted by the Security Council at its 3168th meeting, on 29 January 1993 The Security Council, Reaffirming its resolutions 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991, 747 (1992) of 24 March 1992, 785 (1992) of 30 October 1992 and 793 (1992) of 30 November 1992, Having considered the further report of the Secretary-General dated 21 January 1993 (S/25140 and Add.1), Having considered also the request submitted to the Secretary-General by the Government of Angola in its letter dated 21 January 1993 (S/25155), Gravely disturbed by the recent outbreak of heavy fighting in parts of Angola and the further deterioration of the already dangerous political and military situation in the country, Gravely concerned at the continuing non-implementation of the major provisions of the “Acordos de Paz para Angola”. Concerned at the recent absence of dialogue between the Government of Angola and UNITA, and welcoming the meeting between them under United Nations auspices in Addis Ababa to discuss the cease-fire and political matters, Also concerned at the outrageous harassment and physical abuse to which UNAVEM II personnel have been subjected, and the looting and destruction of United Nations property, as described in the above-mentioned report of the Secretary-General, Further concerned at reports of foreign support for and involvement in military actions in Angola, Regretting that the deteriorating situation has made it increasingly difficult for UNAVEM II to carry out its mandate, Recalling that democratic elections were held on 29 and 30 September 1992, which the Special Representative of the Secretary-General certified as being generally free and fair, and that steps have been taken to set up a Government of National Unity which would reflect the results of the legislative elections, and deeply regretting the failure of UNITA to take part in the political institutions thus established, Reaffirming its commitment to preserve the unity and territorial integrity of Angola, Recognizing that the Angolans themselves bear ultimate responsibility for the restoration of peace and national reconciliation of their country, Reiterating its support for the efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative aimed at resolving the present crisis and resuming the political process, in particular through the completion of the electoral process, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 798 (1992) RESOLUTION S92R798 S/RES/798 (1992) 18 December 1992 Adopted by the Security Council at its 3150th meeting,on 18 December 1992 The Security Council, Recalling its resolution 770 (1992) and 771 (1992) of 13 August 1992 as well as other relevant resolutions of the Security Council, Appaled by reports of the massive, organized and systematic detention and rape of women, in particular Muslim women, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Demanding that all the detention camps and, in particular, camps for women should be immediately closed, Taking note of the intiative taken by the European Council on the rapid dispatch of a delegation to investigate the facts received until now, 1. ... Continua

Estensione del conflitto jugoslavo RISOLUZIONE B3-1570, 1577, 1582, 1594, 1597 e 1620/92 Risoluzione sull’estensione del conflitto nella ex Iugoslavia Il Parlamento europeo, viste le proprie precedenti risoluzioni sulla situazione nella ex Jugoslavia, segnatamente la sua risoluzione del 29 ottobre 1992 sull’imminente catastrofe in Bosnia e la violazione dei diritti dell’uomo nell’ex Jugoslavia , B. ... Continua

Togo- Situazione dei diritti dell’uomo RISOLUZIONE (B3-1437, 1451 e 1469/91) Il Parlamento europeo, A. considerando la pesante serie di attentati commessi recentemente nel Togo, tra cui l’attentato del 6 maggio 1992 contro un convoglio di veicoli su cui viaggiava tra l’altro Gilchrist Olympio, uno dei capi dell’opposizione togolese, l’attentato dinamitardo contro il Parlamento compiuto il 10 luglio scorso a Lomé, la morte, avvenuta il 29 luglio scorso a Parigi, di Tavio Amorin, capo del partito socialista panafricano, gravemente ferito il 23 luglio in un attentato a Lomé, la presa in ostaggio il 22 ottobre 1992 da parte di elementi dell’esercito, in condizioni inammissibili, di buona parte dei membri dell’Alto Consiglio della Repubblica, i tre tentativi di colpo di Stato militare da parte di esponenti del precedente regime in ottobre, novembre e dicembre 1991, che hanno fatto più di 500 morti e provocato numerosi sequestri, B. ... Continua