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UN/TED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/6313 30 April 1965 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 29 APRIL 1965 FROM THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance with Article 5^- of the United Nations Charter, I have the honour to transmit to you, for the information of the Security Council, the communication approved by the Council of the Organization of American States at the meeting held today, which I am sending to the Papal Nuncio and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in the Dominican Republic: "Monsignor Emmanuel Clarizio, Papal Nuncio and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Santo Domingo: The Council of the Organization, profoundly disturbed by the bitter fighting which is ravaging the Dominican Republic, a sister nation, and desirous of avoiding further bloodshed, has instructed me to convey to you, as Dean of the Diplomatic Corps at Santo Domingo, and, through you, to the diplomatic representatives of the American Republics, to the Dominican authorities, to all political parties of whatever leaning, and to the Dominican people, an expression of the Council's earnest hope that all armed activities and hostilities will be suspended. In asking me to transmit this humanitarian message to you, the Council expresses its confidence that the Dominican people will be able to determine its national destiny in peace and within the framework of the institutions of the inter-American system. I should be grateful if you would inform me as soon as possible, in view of the urgent circumstances, what the situation is in the Dominican Republic and what prospect there is for an immediate cease fire, so that I can convey the information to the Council of the Organization, which is following events closely. Accept, Sir, etc. (Signed) Jose A. Mora, Secretary- General, Organization of American States." Accept, Sir, etc. (Signed) Jose A. MORA Secretary-General, Organization of American States

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CABLE DATED JO APRIL 1965 FROM THE SECRETARY -GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance with Article 5^+ of "the United Nations Charter, I have the honour to transmit to you, for the information of the Security Council, the following resolutions which were adopted today by the Council of the Organization of American States: "The Council of the Organization of American States, "Considering that on 29 April 1965 the representative of Chile addressed a note to the Chairman of the Council in which his Government requests 'that a Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs should be called for 1 May 1965 ', "That the representative of Chile has proposed that the said meeting, which wculd "be held pursuant to article 39 °f "the Charter of the Organization of American States, should have as its programme the following question: 'Grave situation created by armed hostilities in the Dominican Republic1, "That the urgency of the call for a meeting makes it necessary to draw attention to the provisions of article h2 of the Charter of the OAS, to adopt as

regulations those adopted by the Council at the meeting of 1 March 19515 and to designate as the site of the meeting the Pan-American Union at Washington, D.C., "Resolves: "(l) To call a Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the American Republics for 1 May 19^5, pursuant to the provisions of articles 59 and Uo of the Charter of the Organization of American States; "(2) To approve the following question as the programme of the meeting: 'Grave situation created by armed hostilities in the Dominican Republic'; "(3) To adopt as the regulations of the meeting those adopted by the Council of the Organization of American States at its meeting of 1 March 1951;

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To designate the Pan-American Union at Washington, E.G., as the site of the meeting; "(5) To request the Secretary-General to communicate this decision, by the most rapid means available, to the 'Governments of the States members of the OAS, drawing attention to the provisions of article k2. of the Charter of the Organization of American States; "(6) To appoint a committee to undertake a study today of those aspects of the preparations for the meeting which are most urgent and are not dealt with by this resolution." "The Council of the Organization of American States resolves: "(l) To reiterate the appeal of 29 April calling upon all authorities, political parties and factions engaged in fighting in the Dominican Republic to take all possible measures forthwith with a view to bringing about a cease fire and the suspension of all hostilities and military operations and thus preventing further harm, loss of life and material damage; "(2) To appeal urgently to the said authorities, political parties, and forces representing all factions to permit the immediate establishment of an international neutral refuge zone comprising the section of the city of Santo Domingo immediately adjoining the embassies of foreign Governments, the inviolability of the said zone to be respected by all the hostile factions, and the nationals of all countries to be guaranteed suitable protection and safety within the zone; "(3) To communicate the text of this resolution to the United Nations Security Council in accordance with Article 5^ of the United Nations Charter."* Accept, Sir, etc.

(Signed) Jose A. MORA S e cr et ary-Gener al , Organization of American States

* Provisional translation. UNITED NATIONS Dietr C C /*" II D I T \S COUNCIL £|***5 EHGa-iloH ORIGINAL: SPAMOH

CABIS BAOED 1 MAT 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SSCTf^CAlT/^MfCRAL OF SHE ORGANIZATION 0? AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO TIE SEORElARY-GEiiiERAL OP TIE UmED NATIONS

In the absence of the Secretary-General and in accordance with Article 5^ of the United Nations Charter, I am transmitting to you herewith, for the information of the United nations Security Council, the following resolution which vas adopted today by the tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs: "The tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the American Republics "1, Decides to establish a commission composed of representatives of the following five Member States: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala and Panama; "2« Instructs the commission to proceed forthwith to the city of Santo Domingo, to do everything possible to bring about the restoration of peace and normalcy, and to carry out the two following tasks as a matter of priority: "(A) To offer its good offices to the Dominican armed groups, political groups and diplomatic representatives "with a view to bringing about as a matter of urgency: "(l) A cease-fire, and Tl(ll) She orderly evacuation of the persons who have taken refuge in embassies and of all foreign nationals who wish to leave the Dominican Republic j 11 (B) To conduct an inquiry into all aspects of the situation in the Dominican Republic which have led to the calling of the Meeting; "3» Requests the commission to submit to the Meeting, as soon as possible, a report on the progress of its work, including such conclusions and recommendations as it may consider appropriate; 65-09919 /.., English ye 2

"^. Requests the American Governments and the Secretary-General of the Organization of American States to provide their full co-operation with a ., viev to. facilitating the work of the commission, and "5. Instructs the Secretary-General of the Organization of American States to transcit the text of this resolution to the United Nations Security Council in accordance with Article 5^ of the United nations CLarter." Accept, Sir, etc. (Signed) William SAMDERS "Assistant Secretary-General - Organization of American States pan wsh unations nyk

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SECURITY S/636U 18 May 1965 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: ENGLISH/SPANISH

LETTER DATED 12 MAY 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY- OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In the absence of the Secretary General, I have the honour to transmit to you, pursuant to Article 5k- of the Charter of the United Nations and for the information of the Security Council, copies in Spanish and English of the First Report of the Special Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs. Accept, Sir, etc.

(Signed) William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General

1 65-11688 ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES TENTH MEETING OF CONSULTATION OF MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Pan American Union, Washington, D.C. 1965

Doc. V7 (English) 8 May 1965 Original: Spanish

FIRST 2EPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE TENTH MEETING OF CONSULTATION OF MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE AMi ilCAN STATES

Submitted at the Fourth Plenary Session (closed) held on May 7 and 8, 1965 Doc. 47 (English)

FIRST REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE TENTH MEETING OF CONSULT'iTION OF MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE AMERICAN STATES

I, INTRODUCTION On May 1, 1965» the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the American Republics adopted a resolution establishing a special committee, composed of representatives of five member states: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, and Panama, for the purpose and with the powers set forth by the resolution in the following terms: ^The Tenth Meeting of Consultation/ 2. Instructs the Committee to go immediately to the city of Santo Domingo, to do everything possible to obtain the re-establishment of peace and normal conditions, and to give priority to the following two functions: a* To offer its good offices to the Dominican armed groups and political groups and to diplomatic representatives for the purpose of obtaining urgently: i. A cease-fire; and ii. The orderly evacuation of the persons who have taken asylum in the embassies and of all foreign citizens who desire to leave the Dominican Republic; and b. To carry out an investigation of all aspects of the situation in the Dominican Republic that led to the convocation of this Meeting; 3» Requests the Committee to submit a report to the Meeting on the progress of its work, including the conclusions and recommendations that it may consider appropriate, in the shortest time possible; k. Requests the American governments and the Secretary General of the Organization of American States to extend their full cooperation in order to facilitate the work of the Committee; • • . The Special Committee referred to in the resolution of May 1, 1965, quoted in part above, was made up as follows:

Members Ambassador Ricardo M. Colombo, Representative of Argentina Ambassador Ilmar Penna Marinho, Representative of Brazil Ambassador Alfredo Vazquez Carrizosa, Representative of Colombia Ambassador Carlos Garcia Bauer, Representative of Guatemala Ambassador Frank Morrice, Jr«, Representative of Panama - 2 - Doc. 47 (English)

Civilian Advisers Doctor Federico Carlos Barttfeld, Argentina Mr... Regis Novaes de Oliveira, Brazil Mr. Julio Meridaj Guatemala Mr. Miguel Corro, Panama

Military Advisers Colonel Juan Giro Tapper, Argentina Colonel Lannes de Souza Carainha, Brazil Major General Cesar A. Cabrera, Colombia Major Federico vburidio Maldonado, Guatemala Colonel. Francisco Aued, Panama

Secretariat Doctor Roberto E. Quiros, Adviser of the Secretary General of the Organization of American States Mr. Miguel Aranguren, Director, Department of Public Information Mr. Modesto Lucero, Secretary Mr« Jorge Zamorano, Assistant Mr. Orlando Garcia, Assistant

In accordance with the aforementioned resolution of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation, and in view of the urgency of the situation in Santo Domingo, the Special Committee decided to install itself immediately and unanimously elected as its Chairman Ambassador Ricardo M. Colombo, Representa- tive of Argentina.. The Committee also decided to depart for the capital of the Dominican Republic that same night, in order to lose no time in beginning its difficult work. It therefore left Washington, D.C. at 5 A.M. on Sunday, May 2.

II. THE SITUATION IN SANTO DOMINGO From the moment it arrived in Santo Domingo, the Special Committee was deeply moved and saddened at the sight of this city on a war footing. The streets were devoid of traffic; all businesses and stores were closed, including those selling foods of prime necessity. Also closed were banks and government offices, and, in general, the city's entire normal activity had come to a halt. Many refugees and other persons were in asylum in the - 3 - Doc. 47 (English)

embassies of the various American countries, and the chiefs of mission of these countries personally told us that they were concerned that there were no guarantees for the premises of their respective missions. Consequently, there was an evident lack of security and of authorities having effective control of the situation. Public services were nonexistent, including the most essential ones of water, electricity, and telephones. The atmosphere was one of tragedy, mourning, and real human anguish. Humors and other unverifiable reports were circulated regarding bloody incidents in various parts of the city. The Special Committee set up its center of activities and its secretariat in the Hotel Erabajador, and early Sunday afternoon, Hay 2, it began to make conctact with the diplomatic corps and the various authorities and military commands existing in the capital, in order to obtain more precise information on what had happened and to achieve a cease-fire.

III. A PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

The Special Committee unanimously decided to lose no time in taking steps to obtain a cease-fire and to comply with the objectives of its mission set forth in the resolution of May 1, 1965. According to telephone conversations between the Secretary General of the Organization and the Pan American Union, as reported in document OEA/Ser.G/V/ C-d-1312 (English) of April 30, 1965, the Papal Nuncio, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Santo Dirningo, Monsignor Emmanuel Clarizio, was in contact with many leaders of all factions. He had spoken to Colonel Benoit of the Dominican armed forces, headquartered in San Isidrc, and with Colonel Caamano, chief of the "Comando Militar Constitucionalista"; with other groups in the New City, with Mr. Jose Rafael Molina Uruena, and with Mr. Juan Bosch, the latter in Puerto Rico. The Dean of the Diplomatic Corps acted promptly on the anxious request of-tha Council of the Organization, contained in its cable of April 29,19^5

The Council has requested me to make this humanitarian message known, in the assurance that it will be possible for the Dominican people to decide their national destinies in peace and with the protection of the institutions of the Inter-American System* I request that, in view of the urgent circumstances, you advise me as soon as possible regarding the situation in the country and the prospects for achieving an immediate cease-fire, for the purpose of informing the Council of the Organization, which remains attentive to the development of events. Accept, Excellency, the assurance of my highest consideration.

Dr, Jose A» Moi'a, Secretary General of the Organization of American States On April JO* a preliminary cease-fire agreement between the two> conflicting factions was negotiated by the Papal Nuncio, dean of the diplomatic corps, on the following terms:

1. /That7 assurance is given to save the lives of all persons,regard- less of their ideology or of the faction they are defending, including prisoners and asylees.

2. That an Organization of American States commission shall agree to__ serve as arbitrator in the conflict. ^OEA/Ser.G/V/C-d-1312 (English)7

Nevertheless, in spite of this preliminary agreement signed by the two conflicting factions, the situation on the afternoon of May 2 continued very serious in the Dominican capital. This was the judgment of the Special Committee, and it was shared by the dean of the diplomatic corps and by the Ambassadors and Charges d'Affaires of the American states in Santo Domingo. No one in that tortured city had any doubt whatsoever that it was essential to conclude another agreement, more comprehensive than the earlier cease-fire agreement. The action of the Special Committee was hopefully anticipated and willingly accepted by all who had been awaiting our arrival. The Special Committee thus lost no time in making contact with the two conflicting factions, the one in the New City and the one headquartered in San IsidroD This was extremely difficult because of the complete lack of communications in the city and because the Committee had no guarantee of safety in its travel through the streets. Consequently, it had to use a UoS, Marine Corps helicopter to go to San Isidro and then ask the dean of the diplomatic corps to take the Committee in his car to the New City, where it met with the command then headed by Colonel Francisco Caamanon These interviews took place on Monday, May 3> it was physically impossible to hold them on Sunday night, because in addition to the lack of transporta- tion, the capital city had no telephone service, and the interviews had to be conducted by emissaries of each of the factions of the strife-ridden city. - 5 - Doc. V? (English)

IV. CONFERENCES WITH BOTH SIDES

On Monday morning, May 3» the members of the Special Committee went with the dean of the diplomatic corps in his car to the general headquarters of the forces under the command of Colonel Francisco Caamano in the New City. All the committee members and the Secretary General of the Organization of American States attended the conference. Attending for the command were Colonel Francisco Caarnanc, Doctor Hector Aristy, Lieutenant Colonel R. Augusto Gimenez Herrera, and other individuals, who, with the ones named, claimed to represent the "Comando Militar Constitucionalista." The conference began at 11 A.M. and was held in the place designated by that command. The meeting was held in a tense atmosphere, and continual firing could be heard through the windows.

The Special Committee explained its terms of reference as set forth in the resolution of May 1, 1965, adopted by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation, and, manifesting intense concern for the Dominican people, it said that it was absolutely necessary to reaffirm the initial cease-fire, which had been agreed to but only incompletely carried out.

Doctor Hector Aristy explained the position of the command, making the following principal points:

a) The command headed by Colonel Francisco Caamano complained that it had not been consulted regarding the establishment in the city of Santo Domingo of a zone guarded by the armed forces of the United States. b) This command believed that the armed forces of the United States were constantly expanding this zone and penetrating the city further and further. c) The command believed, according to Doctor Hector Aristy's own words, that "General Wessin's troops and those of the C.E.F.A." (Training Center of the Dominican Armed Forces) "are entering the city close behind the American troops." j

d) The command attributed the incidents that had occurred in the last few days to snipers of General Wessin's forces.

e) Above all, the command wanted a clarification and a guaranty regarding the zpne occupied by the armed forces of the United States. The Special Committee immediately made the following explanation to Colonel Caamano and to his spokesman: a) The zone guarded by the armed forces of the United States was the same as the one referred to in the resolution adopted by the Council of the Organization on April 30, 1965 £03A/Ser.G/V/C-d-1310 (English^?, and had the purpose defined in paragraph 2 thereof, which reads as follows: - 6 - Doc. k7 (English)

To make an. urgent appeal to the same authorities, political groupings, and forces on both sides to permit the immediate establishment of an international neutral zone of refuge, encompassing the geographic area of the city of Santo Domingo immediately surrounding the embassies of foreign governments, the inviolability of which will be respected by all opposing forces and within which nationals of all countries will be given safehaven» b) The aim of the Special Committee was to come to agree with the interested partie's on a precise demarcation of the zone, including therein all the diplomatic missions, in order to prevent incidents due to ignorance of its boundaries. As spokesman for Colonel Francisco Caamano and his command, Doctor Hector Aristy raised the question of the establishment of an access or communications corridor between the zone and the San Isidro sector, which cut the command's forces into two parts. Indeed, on the night of May 2, the armed forces of the United States had felt it necessary to establish a communications route, using San Juan and Teniente Amado Garcia Streets up to the right bridgehead of Juan Pablo Duarte bridge, for the purpose, they said, of transporting food, medicine, and provisions from the base at San Isidro to the center of the city. The Special Committee explained to Doctor Hector Aristy the reasons that, in their understanding, existed for the establishment of that communications route* Doctor Hector Aristy said that the command he represented wanted that corridor or communications route, if maintained, to be under the supervision of a military police guard made up of nen from its own forces and from United States forces. On behalf of the command, he expressed the wish that if this proposal were not accepted, then the U.S. armed forces should place no personnel other than military police there» This request regarding supervision of the corridor or access route was also transmitted by the. Special Committee to the Ambassador of the United States. Finally, during the course of this conference on the morning of May 3? Doctor HSctor Aristy, as spokesman for the command headed by Colonel Francisco Caamano, made a specific request: That in no event should the new cease- fire agreement or any other agreement sponsored by the Special Committee be signed on behalf of the Military Junta led by Colonel Benoit with headquarters at San Isidro by any of the following seven generals: 1. General Elias Wesson y Wessin 2. General de los Santos Cespedes 3. General Belisario Peguero Guerrero 4. General Salvador Augusto Montez Guerrero 5. General Atila Luna 6. General Marco Anibal Rivera Cuesta 7. Comodoro Rivera Caminero - 7 - Doc. V? (English)

The command headed by Colonel Francisco Caamano emphatically and specifically excluded General Wessin y Wessin from any understanding whatsoever. In the course of the interview Colonel Francisco Caamano and his companions furnished additional information. The forces'of this command had taken 500 prisoners of the combat forces of General Uessin y Wessin. These prisoners were mainly soldiers and police agents, some of whom, according to Colonel Caamano, wanted to fight in his own units. He had opposed this in order that it might not be said that it was on his orders, adding that if the Organization of American States wished to take charge of those prisoners he would acceed to that. He also reported that the same units had captured 21 tanks during the course of the fighting in the city of Santo Domingo that occurred on the preceding days. Three additional questions were cleared up during this interviex^ with Colonel Caamano; the acceptance by that command of complete protection to the embassies, with enlargement of the safety zone sufficiently to include the premises of the diplomatic missions in the city of Santo Domingo; similar acceptance of the departure of the asylees or refugees in the various embassies of that city who wished to leave by their own decision, and of the facilities of every kind that should be agreed upon for the Special Committee and the International Red Cross for the distribution of food, and medicine and the installation of hospital equipment, for the Dominican people without distinction of any kind. The Special Committee v/as witness during that interview with the so- called "Constitutional Military Command" to one detail that could not pass unnoticed. This was the presence of a uniformed person carrying arms, who said he v/as part of the command and i,-/ho spoke Spanish with a pronounced foreign accent., The Secretary General of the Organization of American States interrogated him in a loud voice before everyone, asking him: "Who are you? What are you doing here? The person replied: "I am Andre Riviere, my nationality is French, I fought in the French army in Indochina, and I am working in Santo Domingo. I have joined this command." While he took no part in the conversations, Riviere was in the discussion room during the time of the interview, and the authority with which he gave orders to the guards posted at the windows and the door where we v/ere was quite obvious. Some information obtained later regarding this soldier was to the effect that he was an instructor of frogmen who had arrived in Santo Domingo during the Trujillo regime,,

The interview ended with the promise by Colonel Francisco Caamano and his companions to accept the mediation of the Special Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation, and by the Committee that it would maintain the contacts to reach a specific cease-fire agreement after learning the conditions and reasons of the Military Junta of Colonel Benoit.

Meanwhile the situation in the capital was becoming more acute and threatening as the afternoon wore on. From both parties reports reached the Committee regarding incidents that each attributed to its adversary, - 8 - Doc. if? (English) and the Chiefs of Mission of the 'Embassies accredited in Santo Domingo were becoming anxious for prompt ratification of the cease-fire. All of this gave a decisive characcer to these conversations.

The Special Committee, for physical reasons of communication with the San Isidro base, was unable to get as far as the headquarters of the Military Junta headed by Colonel Pedro Bartolqme Benoit until the night of Monday, Hay 3» That night the Special Committee and the Military Junta held a conference attended, on the part of the Junta, by its members: Colonel Pedro Bartolome Benoit, President of the Junta, Colonel Enrique A. Casado Saladin, and Navy Captain Olgo M. Santana Carrasco. During the last part of the interview, General Wessin y Wessin was present, at the request of the Committee. The Special Committee, in the presence of the dean of the diplomatic corps and of the Secretary General of the Organization of American States, opened the interview in the same way and in the same terms as those used with the command of Colonel Caamano, that is, by reference to the resolution of May 1, 1965, of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation and to the concern caused to it by the state of the strife in Santo Domingo. \ The Military Junta directed by Colonel Benoit is installed at the base of San Isidro, where at the time of our interview a considerable part of the United States military force also was located.

Throughout the interview its President, Colonel Benoit, spoke on behalf of the Military Junta, while his two companions remained silent. Wo other officer or person except the members of the Junta was present.

Colonel Benoit spoke at length of the happenings that befell the Junta of Government presided over by Mr, Donald Reid Cabral, and told how the insurrection of April 2k had been suddenly shifted from its initial objectives to degenerate into the most complete anarchy. The initial authors of the military coup against Mr. .Reid Cabral lost control of the movement and were without authority and without power of any kind. Therefore, Colonel Benoit statedj the movement that was aimed at restoring former President Bosch or, failing this, Dr. Rafael Molina Urena to power had failed, but that what remained was a situation fraught with danger and that demanded a prompt solution.

Colonel Benoit likewise said he had not wished to order an attack on the city of Santo Domingo, where the forces commanded by Colonel Caamano were located, out of respect for the lives of innumerable persons, but that he had enough forces to.do so. In the, same manner, he stated that the junta he headed accepted the security zone,with expansion of it so as to include all the-diplomatic missions; the measures essential for the protection of those missions in Santo Doming'o with the extension of that zone; and, likewise, cooperation in the distribution of food and medicine and the establishment of health teams. - 9 - Doc. k? (English)

The Special Committee endeavored to ascertain whether it was true that the action of United States military forces in Dominican territory had been requested* To this end, during the interview held on the night of Monday, May 3» it requested any information on the matter that Colonel Eenoit or the members of the Junta that he headed could supply. Colonel Benoit explained that the deterioration of public order in the city of Santo Domingo, which started on the day that the movement against Mr. Reid Cabral began, and the conditions of anarchy and complete disorder that prevailed in the capital of the country had led him to request the aid of United States armed forces in order to give protection to the diplomatic missions and foreign persons and entities in general. Colonel Benoit added that he had received an urgent request from the diplomatic missions for protection that he was not able to provide»

Colonel Benoit also stated that the request had been made to the United States in a note, a copy of which was transmitted later to the Special Committee, which read literally and in full, as follows:

Seal of the Dominican Republic Dominican Republic Dominican Air Force Office of the Chief of Staff Base Aerea "19 de Novierfbre" San Isidro, Distrito Nacional

April 28, 1965 The Ambassador of the United States United States Embassy Santo Domingo

Dear Mr. Ambassador: Regarding my earlier request I wish to add that American lives are in danger and conditions of public disorder make it impossible to provide adequate protection, I therefore ask you for temporary intervention and assistance in restoring order in this country.

Truly yours,

PEDRO BARTOLOME BENOIT Colonel Presidente de la Junta Militar del Gobierno de la Republica Dominicana - 10 - Doc. k7 (English)

The result of this interview was a promise made by the Military Junta, composed of Colonel Benoit, Colonel Casado Saladin and Navy Captain Santana Carrasco, to accept the authority of the Special Committee, primarily for the essential and undelayable purpose of obtaining a cease-fire. The Special Committee informed Colonel Benoit and the persons accompany- ing him of the decision of the other side, that is, Colonel Caamano's command, not to enter into any agreement in which the seven generals mentioned earlier in this report participated in any manner whatsoever.

V. RATIFICATION AND EXPANSION OF THE CEASE-FIRE

In accordance with the resolution adopted on May 1, 1965S by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation, and on the basis of conversations held with the two factions involved in the conflict, the Special Committee made a. careful study of the conditions under which a new agreement supplementary to that of April 3, might be reached, for ratifying and expanding the cease-fire.

To this end, it convoked the authorized representatives of the two conflicting factions for the purpose of informing them of a draft agreement prepared by the Committee, whose principal points were as follows:

a) Acceptance of an Act that would expressly ratify the cease-fire agreement signed on April 30,-1965. b) Acceptance of a safety zone marked off within the limits that would be indicated in a map officially agreed to by both parties and appended to that Act. c) Respect for the safety zone and a guaranty of adequate protection for any persons within that zone. d) Facilities needed by the International Red Cross, or the international agency designated by the Organisation of American States, for the distribution of food, medicine; and medical and hospital equipment for the Dominican people*

e) Guaranties for the evacuation of asylees in the foreign embassies or diplomatic missions in Santo Domingo.

f) Respect for the diplomatic missions, their staffs, and for any persons who have taken refuge or asylum in those missions.

g) Full and explicit recognition of the competence of the Special Committee appointed by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs. - 11 - Doc. k7 (English)

In order to prepare the fulfilment of the agreement—as soon as the conflicting parties consented thereto—the Special Committee, through the dean of the diplomatic corps, convoked the chiefs of missions for the purpose of asking them which of them were interested in obtaining, the evacuation of asylees or refugees. This meeting took place in the Papal Nunciature on Tuesday, May 4} around noon. The Special Committee received an oral report from the chiefs of missions on this matter. The Committee informed the members of the diplomatic corps of the conversations held with the two parties on this matter, and of the mandate it had received from the Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, and requested them to provide a list of their asylees and refugees in order to help solve the problem of the evacuees. As a result of the action of the Special Committee, several embassies began to make arrangements for the departure of refugees and asylees who wished to leave under the guaranty of the Organization of American States. At the same time, the Special Committee was informed of the imminent arrival of hospital teams, medicine, and food svqrjp3j.es that had been requested, as an aircraft had arrived from Colombia on May 5. We understand that many asylees and refugees who were at the Colombian Embassy in Santo Domingo left for that country on the same aircraft. Moreover, the Special Committee requested the military advisers of each of its members to make a reconnaissance visit to the safety zone and to arrange with the military authorities of the United States in Santo Domingo the details of the expansion of that zone to include all the embassies. This task was completed and the military advisers immediately began to prepare and draw up an official map.

Likewise, in order to prepare all the measures for the application of the cease-fire, the Special Committee informed the President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of the urgent need for obtaining a shipment of food, medicine, and medical personnel immediately. The following cable was sent for the same purpose: / Santo Domingo, May 3, 1965 Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation Washington, D.C. Number One

The Committee appointed by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation wishes to extend emphatically, through you, to the Tenth Meeting and to each of the member states, a most urgent appeal that cognizance be taken of the dramatic situation existing in this country because of the armed strife, and to emphasize the urgent necessity for them, within the spirit of fraternity and solidarity with the Dominican people, immediately to send foodstuffs, medicine, and medical personnels, - 12 - Doc. ^7 (English)

The Committee is convinced that this is the most urgent of the serious problems being faced, in order to prevent the possibility of epidemics and other calamities that could make the situation of the Dominican people even more difficult. Ambassador Colombo. Chairman of the Committee We have learned that the Meeting of Consultation approved a resolution on this matter, based on the humanitarian gesture of the Special Committee.

VI. REPORTS TO THE TENTH MEETING OF CONSULTATION

On May *+, 1965, the Special Committee reported to the rresident of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation concerning the status of negotiations for agreeing upon the cease-fire and replied to a telephone message from the General Secretariat in Washington concerning various aspects of its labors.

The cablegram from the Special Committee to the President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation mentioned above reads:

Santo Domingo, k May 1965 Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation Washington, D.C.

Number Two

telephone communications received today, I wish to report the following:

Firsts All contacts have been made with groups represented by the following persons: Constitutional Military Command: Colonel Francisco Caamano, Lieutenant Colonel Manuel Monies Arache, Major Hector E. Lachapelle Diaz, Mr. Hector Aristy, Major Fabio C. Restano, Lieutenant Colonel Augusto Jimenez, and Lieutenant Colonel Pedro Alvarez Olguin. Members, of the Military Junta: Colonel Pedro Bartolome Benoit, President; Colonel Enrique A. Casado; Navy Captain Olgo Manuel Santana Carrasco, and General Elias M. Wessin y V/essin, Director of the Armed Forces Training Center. Likewisev with members of the diplomatic corps, especially all those of Latin America, the Papal Nuncio, and the Ambassador of the United States, - 13 - Doc. ^7 (English)

Second: Committee, in addition to interviews mentioned above, has been in constant touch with the aforesaid groups, and at present, the Committee is awaiting the formalization of the points that have already been accepted by both parties, which are: Confirma- tion cease-fire,, demarcation and enlargement of security zone to include all embassies, evacuation of asylees and refugees, and distribution of food, medicine, and medical equipment to all sectors of the population without regard to parties. We have thus far encountered a good attitude on the part of both parties.

Third: Committee will return as soon as it obtains the results of the negotiations it is conducting. Possibly tomorrow.

Fourth: Both parties have accepted the enlargement of the security zone to include all Latin American embassies and we are working to fix a boundary for it. United States forces established an access corridor between San Isidro and the security zone.

Fifth: We consider that it would be useful, in order to aid in bringing a return of the Dominican situation to normality, for the member states that are in a position to do so to establish a combined inter-American military force under the Organization of American States to achieve the objectives that are set by the Meeting of Consultation,

Sixth: With reference to the question by the Ambassador of Colombia, the only airport capable of receiving planes is the one at the San Isidro air base, which is under the authority of the Military Junta presided over by Colonel Benoit.

Ambassador Colombo Chairman of the Committee vn. ACT OF S^NTO DOMINGO

As a result of the conversations held by the Committee with the parties an agreement was finally reached referring to the points covered in this report.

The text of the document known as the "Act of Santo Domingo," signed on May 5, 1965, is as follows: - 14 - Doc. 47 (English)

ACT OF SANTO DOMINGO

The Parties signing below who declare that they represent, in the capacities mentioned, respectively! the Military Junta of Government and the "Constitutional Government" hereby place on record, that they have reached the following agreement as a result of the discussions held with the two Parties by the Special Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consulta- tion of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, whose members also sign the present Act as a guaranty of its compliance and execution, functions that both Parties agree the Committee may carry outc lo The Parties who sign the present Act ratify the cease-fire agreement signed on April 30 last, 2. The Parties accept the establishment of a safety zone in the city of Santo Dcmingos demarcated within the boundaries indicated oa the map attached to this document and signed by the same Parties who sign the present Act. 3c The Parties bind themselves especially to respect this safety zone, within which there is guaranteed, in the manner that the Organization of American States may deem appropriate, adequate protection and safety for all persons found within that sons of refuge, k. The Parties undertake to give all necessary facilities to ths International Red Cross or to the international agency that the Organization of American States may designate to carry out in any part of the city of Santo Domingo or of the Dominican Republic the distribution of food, medicine, and medical and hospital equipment that are being sent as a result of the appeal made by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairso They also undertake to provide all facilities required by the Organisation of American States so that medical and sanitary personnel sent by the governments can be transported to any point in the city of Santo Domingo or Dominican territory} to perform their services. 5« The Parties undertake to provide all necessary safety measures for the evacuation of asylees in foreign embassies or diplomatic missions who so request of them. 6, The Parties undertake to respect the diplomatic missions and to offer all cooperation necessary to guarantee the safety of all personnel of those missions and of asylees or refugees therein, 7. The Parties declare that they accept and recognize the full competence of the Special Committee appointed by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Af-fairs, for purposes of the faithful observance of what is agreed to in this Agreement, _ 15 - Doc ^? (English)

IN WITNESS WK3RHOF the present document, which shall be known as the Act of Santo Domingo, is signed in-four original copies, of which one shall be deposited in the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States, one shall be for each of the Parties, and one shall be for the files of the Committee. The Secretary -General of the Organization of American States shall transmit certified copies to each of the member states.

Hay 5, 1965

For the Military Junta of Government: Colonel Pedro Bartolome Benoit Dominican Armed Forces Colonel Enrique A, Casado Saladin National Army

Captain Olgo IT. Santana Carrasco Navy

For the Constitutional Government:

Colonel Francisco Caamano Deno Constitutional President Lieutenant Colonel Dr. 32. Augusto Jimenez Herrera Colonel Ramon Manuel Montes Major Hector Achapell Dr. Hector Aristy Minister of the Presidency For the Special Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the American States:

Ambassador Ricardo Colombo Representative of Argentina Chairman of the Committee

Ambassador Ilmar Penna Marinho Representative of Brazil Ambassador Alfredo Vazquez Carrizosa Representative of Colombia Ambassador Carlos Garcia Bauer Representative of Guatemala

Ambassador Frank Morrice, Jr. Representative of Panama - 16 - Doc. k7 (English)

VIII. EXCHANGE 0? NOTES WITH THE -UNITED STATES

Before reaching an agreement with the conflicting parties concerning the ratification and expansion of the cease-fire, the Special Committee studied the question relating to the cooperation of the armed forces of the United States in the Dominican Republic with the Committee v/ithin the objectives indicated by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation in the resolution of May 1, 1965.

On the night of May 3 the Special Committee had an interview with the Honorable W. Tapley Bennett, Ambassador of the United States to the Dominican Republic. The results of this interview and the precise opinion of the Special Committee were set forth in a memorandum delivered personally to that diplomatic representative, which read as follows:

MEMORANDUM As. a result of the meeting that was held on the night of Hay 3, » the Special Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the American republics, has the honor to state the following to the Ambassador of the United States to the Dominican Republic:

1. The Committee has had the steadfast purpose of attaining the the confirmation and effectiveness of the cease-fire agreement already agreed upon.

2. To achieve this end, the Committee has today held long conversations with the commanders of the Command headed by Colonel Caamano and of the Military Junta headed by Colonel Benoit. Both, have given their consent to participate jointly with the Committee in formal negotiations, for the purpose of arriving at a supplementary and amplifying agreement on the cease-fire, which the Committee believes indispensable and which should include among its principal clauses, in addition to others:

a. The demarcation and enlargement of the safety zone to include the embassies that are at present outside this zone»

b. The .cooperation of both parties with a Committee of the Organization of American States for supervising and applying the cease-fire.

c. Cooperation for humanitarian aid.

d. Departure from the country of Dominican refugees or asylees in the embassies who wish to leave* - 17 - E°c. k7 (English)

3« The Committee would like to know whether, in the event that a supplementary and amplifying agreement of this nature can be signed by both parties, the United States military forces in the Dominican Republic could receive precise instructions for cooperating in carrying out the agreement. ^» The Committee feels that without the essential cooperation of the United States, the aforementioned agreement could not be carried out, 5« The Committee believes that the foregoing corresponds to the terms of its instructions contained in the resolution of May 1, 19£>5» °f the Meeting of Consultation, especially with what is stated in paragraph 2.a, concerning the cease-fire, and the content of paragraph k, which states:

/The Tenth Meeting of Consultation:/ "requests the American governments, and the Secretary General of the Organization of American States to extend their full cooperation in order to facilitate the vrork of the Committee„" After the Act of Santo Domingo was signed, by which the cease-fire of April 30» 1965» was ratified and amplified, the Special Committee sent to the Ambassador of the United States in the Dominican Republic a note in which it expressly requested the cooperation of the government of that country in applying the stipulations of that document. The note from the Special Committee and the reply from the Secretary of State, Mr. Dean Rusk, are transcribed below:

Santo Domingo, May 5,

Sir:

I have the honor to transmit to you, Sir, under instructions of the pecial Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the American States, a certified copy of the Act of Santo Domingo signed today by the parties who entitle themselves, respectively, "Military Junta of Government" and "Constitutional Government." As item *f of the Resolution of May 1, 1965, of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation "requests the American governments to extend their full cooperation in order to facilitate the work of the Committee," this Committee hopes that your government will cooperate with it in observing the stipulations of the Act of Santo Domingo. - 18 - Doc. k7 (iin;lish)

Accept, Sir, fie renewed assurances of my highest consideration.

Ricardo M. Colombo Representative of Argentina Chairman of the Committee

The Honorable W* Tapley Bennett Ambassador of the United States of America to the Dominican Republic Santo Domingo de Guzman, Dominican Republic

The Secretary of State Washington

May 7, 1965 Excellency: I have been advised by the United States Ambassador to the Dominican Republic of Your Excellency's communication to him of May 5> transmitting a certified copy of the "Act of Santo Domingo" and expressing the hope that the United States Government will cooperate in its observance. Since the Commission has now returned to Washington, I am taking the liberty of replying directly to you. i I have

Dean Rusk His Excellency Dr. Ricardo M. Colombo, Representative of Argentina on The Council of the Organization of American States* - 19 - Doc. kl (English)

IX. CONCLUSIONS AND RXOi-MMDATIONS

In presenting this report to the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, the Special Committee has desired only to give an account of its activities from May 1 to 5» 1965s that is, during the visit to the city of Santo Domingo. The Special Committee achieved, under truly dramatic circumstances, the main objectives set forth in the previously mentioned resolution with respect to cease-fire? the orderly evacuation of persons who have taken asylum or refuge, and humanitarian assistance to the Dominican people without any distinction as to parties or conflicting factions. The Special Committee also achieved the demarcation of a safety zone in the city of Santo Domingo in accordance with the map officially drawn up by its military advisors. This map was transmitted to both parties, and the original is at the disposal of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation*

As the representatives will note, the Act of Santo Domingo and the results thus far obtained by the Special Committee constitute the first stage of a process of restoring peace and normality in the Dominican Republic, which requires the Inter-American System to take several steps toward consolidation. Among the measures we believe could be adopted at once by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation, we suggest the following: 1. Designation of a permanent technical military group in the city of Santo Domingo to supervise the cease-fire and other measures agreed upon by the parties in the Act of Santo Domingo.

20 Designation of another qualified group to organize humanitarian aid to the Dominican people and evaluation of the most urgent needs with regard to food, medicine, and hospital equipment,, 3» Study and planning of the Inter-American Force created by the Resolution of May 6, 1965 of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation, in order to assure it the best conditions of operation and efficiency.

ka To empov/er the Special Commission to establish coordination among all these elements and activities in the Dominican Republic in order to attain the goals set forth in the resolutions approved by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation.

Washington, D.C0, May 7» 1965

Ricardo M. Colombo Ambassador of Argentina Chairman - 20 - Doc. k7 (&L lish)

Ilmar Penna Marinho Ambassador of Brazil Alfredo Vaaquea Carrizosa Ambassador of Colombia Carlos Garcia Bauer Ambassador of Guatemala Humberto Calamari G« Ambassador of Panama

DC/219 ANEXO ZONA DE SEGURIDAD ACTA DE S. DOMINGO

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REPUBLICA DOMINICANA Universidad Autonotno de Santo Domingo

PLANO DE SANTO DOMINGO

INSTITUTO CARTOGRAFICO UNIVERSITARIO 1963 UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL

SECURITY 8/636^ 18 May 1965 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: ENGLISH/SPANISH

LETTER DATED 12 MAY 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY- GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In the absence of the Secretary General, I have the honour to transmit to you, pursuant to Article 5^- of the Charter of the United Nations and for the information of the Security Council, copies in Spanish and English of the First Report of the Special. Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs. Accept, Sir, etc.

(Signed) William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General

65-11688 ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES TENTH MEETING OF CONSULTATION OF MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Pan American Union, Washington, D.C. 1965

Doc. kl (English) 8 May 1965 Original: Spanish

FIRST REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE TENTH MEETING OF CONSULTATION OF MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE AM£i -lICnN oTATES

Submitted at the Fourth Plenary Session (closed) held on May 7 and 8, 1965 Doc. 47 (English)

FIRST REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE TENTH MEETING OF CONSULTATION OF MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE AMERICAN STATES

I. INTRODUCTION On May 1, 1965, the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the American Republics adopted a resolution establishing a special committee, composed of representatives of five member states: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, and Panama, for the purpose and with the powers set forth by the resolution in the following terms: ffiie Tenth Meeting of Consultation/ 2, Instructs the Committee to go immediately to the city of Santo Domingo, to do everything possible to obtain the re-establishment of peace and normal conditions, and to give priority to the following two functions: a, To offer its good offices to the Dominican armed groups and political groups and to diplomatic representatives for the purpose of obtaining urgently: i. A cease-fire; and ii» The orderly evacuation of the persons who have taken asylum in the embassies and of all foreign citizens who desire to leave the Dominican Republic; and b. To carry out an investigation of all aspects of the situation in the Dominican Republic that led to the convocation of this Meeting; 3$» Requests the Committee to submit a report to the Meeting on the progress of its work, including the conclusions and recommendations that it may consider appropriate, in the shortest time possible; ^» Requests the American governments and the Secretary General of the Organization of American States to extend their full cooperation in order to facilitate the work of the Committee; • • * The Special Committee referred to in the resolution of May 1, 1965» quoted in part above, was made up as follows!

Civilian Advisers Doctor Federico Carlos Barttfeld, Argentina Mr,. Regis Novaes de Oliveira, Brazil Mr. Julio Merida, Guatemala Mr. Miguel Corro, Panama

Military Advisers Colonel Juan Giro Tapper, Argentina Colonel Lannes de Souza Caminha, Brazil Major General C£sar A, Cabrera, Colombia Major Federico .buhdio Maldonado, Guatemala Colonel. Francisco Aued, Panama

Secretariat Doctor Roberto E. Quiros, Adviser of the Secretary General of the Organization of American States Mr. Miguel Aranguren, Director, Department of Public Information Mr. Modesto Lucero, Secretary Mr. Jorge Zamoraiio, Assistant Mr. Orlando Garcia, Assistant

In accordance with the aforementioned resolution of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation, and in view of the urgency of the situation in Santo Domingo, the Special Committee decided to install itself immediately and unanimously elected as its Chairman Ambassador Ricardo M. Colombo, Representa- tive of Argentina.. The Committee also decided to depart for the capital of the Dominican Republic that same night, in order to lose no time in beginning its difficult work« It therefore left Washington, D.C. at 5 A.M. on Sunday, May 2,

II. THE SITUATION IN SANTO DOMINGO From the moment it arrived in Santo Domingo, the Special Committee was deeply moved and saddened at the sight of this city on a war footing* The streets were devoid of traffic; all businesses and stores were closed, including those selling foods of prime necessity. Also closed were banks and government offices, and, in general, the city's entire normal activity had come to a halt. Many refugees and other persons were in asylum in the - 3 - Doc. 47 (English)

embassies of the various American countriest and the chiefs of mission of these countries personally told us that they were concerned that there were no guarantees for the premises of their respective missions. Consequently, there was an evident lack of security and of authorities having effective control of the situation. Public services were nonexistent, including the most essential ones of water, electricity, and telephones. The atmosphere was one of tragedy, mourning, and real human anguish. Rumors and other unverifiable reports were circulated regarding bloody incidents in various parts of the city0 The Special Committee set up its center of activities and its secretariat in the Hotel Embajador, and early Sunday afternoon, Hay 2, it began to make conctact with the diplomatic corps and the various authorities and military commands existing in the capital, in order to obtain more precise information on what had happened and to achieve a cease-fire. III. A PRIMARY OBJECTIVE The Special Committee unanimously decided to lose no time in taking steps to obtain a cease-fire and to comply with the objectives of its mission set forth in the resolution of May 1, 19&5• According to telephone conversations between the Secretary General of the Organization and the Pan American Union, as reported in document OEA/Ser.G/V/ C-d-1312 (English) of April 30, 1965, the Papal Nuncio, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Santo Dimingo, Monsignor Emmanuel Clarizio, was in contact with many leaders of all factions. He had spoken to Colonel Benoit of the Dominican armed forces, headquartered in San Isidrc, and with Colonel Caamaiio, chief of the "Comando Militar Constitucionalista"; with other groups in the New City, with Mr. Jose Rafael Molina Uruena, and with Mr. Juan Bosch, the latter in Puerto Rico. The Dean of the Diplomatic Corps acted promptly on the anxious request of_the Council of the Organization, contained in its cable of April 29,1965 ^OEA/3er.G/VI/C/INF-571 (English)/, which read: To His Excellency Monsignor Emmanuel Clarizio, Pap 1 Nuncio, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Santo Domingo. Deeply disturbed by the intense struggle that has desolated the sister Dominican Republic and desirous of preventing a further shedding of blood, the Council of the Organization has instructed me to convey to you, as Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in that capital, and through you to the diplomatic representatives of the American republics, to the Dominican authorities, to the political parties of whatever tendency, and to the Dominican people, its strong desire that all armed action or hostilities be suspended. - k - Doc. ^7 (English)

The Council has requested me to make this humanitarian message known, in the assurance that it will be possible for the Dominican people to decide their national destinies in peace and with the protection of the institutions of the Inter-American System. I request that, in view of the urgent circumstances, you advise me as soon as possible regarding the situation in the country and the prospects for achieving an immediate cease-fire, for the purpose of informing the Council of the Organization, which remains attentive to the development of events. Accept, Excellency, the assurance of my highest consideration.

Dr« Jose A, Mora, Secretary General of the Organization of American States On April 30, a preliminary cease-fire agreement between the two- conflict- ing factions was negotiated by the Papal Nuncio, dean of the diplomatic corps, on the following terms: \ 1. /That/' assurance is given to save the lives of all persons,regard- less of their ideology or of the faction they are defending, including prisoners and asylees. 2. That an Organization of American States commission shall agree to_ serve as arbitrator in the conflict. ^OEA/Ser.G/V/C-d-1312 (English)/ Nevertheless, in spite of this preliminary agreement signed by the two conflicting factions, the situation on the afternoon of May 2 continued very serious in the Dominican capital. This was the judgment of the Special Committee, and it was shared by the dean of the diplomatic corps and by the Ambassadors and Charges d!Affaires of the American states in Santo DomingOo No one in that tortured city had any doubt whatsoever that it was essential to conclude another agreement, more comprehensive than the earlier cease-fire agreement. The action of the Special Committee was hopefully anticipated and willingly accepted by all who had been awaiting our arrival* The Special Committee thus lost no time in making contact with the two conflicting factions, the one in the New City and the one headquartered in San Isidro0 This was extremely difficult because of the complete lack of communications in the city and because the Committee had no guarantee of safety in its travel through the streets. Consequently, it had to use a UoS, Marine Corps helicopter to go to San Isidro and then ask the dean of the diplomatic corps to take the Committee in his car to the New City, where-it met with the command then headed by Colonel Francisco Caamano, These interviews took place on Monday, May 3i it was physically impossible to hold them on Sunday night, because in addition to the lack of transporta- tion, the capital city had no telephone service, and the interviews had to be conducted by emissaries of each of the factions of the strife-ridden city, - 5 - Doc. k7 (English)

IV. CONFERENCES WITH BOTH SIDES

On Monday morning, May 3, the members of the Special Committee went with the dean of the diplomatic corps in his car to the general headquarters of the forces under the command of Colonel Francisco Caamano in the New City.

All the committee members and the Secretary General of the Organization of American States attended the conference. Attending for the command were Colonel Francisco Caamanc, Doctor Hector Aristy, Lieutenant Colonel R. Augusto Gimenez Herrera, and other individuals, who, with the ones named, claimed to represent the "Comando Militar Constitucionalista." The conference began at 11 A.M. and was held in the place designated by that command. The meeting was held in a tense atmosphere, and continual firing could be heard through the windows.

The Special Committee explained its terms of reference as set forth in the resolution of May 1, 1965» adopted by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation, and, manifesting intense concern for the Dominican people, it said that it was absolutely necessary to reaffirm the initial cease-fire, which had been agreed to but only incompletely carried out.

Doctor Hector Aristy explained the position of the command, making the following principal points:

b) This command believed that the armed forces of the United States were constantly expanding this zone and penetrating the city further and further.

c) The command believed, according to Doctor Hector Aristy's own words, that "General Wessin's troops and those of the C.E.F.A." (Training Center of the Dominican Armed Forces) "are entering the city close behind the American troops."

d) The command attributed the incidents that had occurred in the last few days to snipers of General Wessin's forces.

e) Above all, the command wanted a clarification and a guaranty regarding the zone occupied by the armed forces of the United States.

The Special Committee immediately made the following explanation to Colonel Caamano and to his spokesman:

a) The zone guarded by the armed forces of the United States was the same as the one referred to in the resolution adopted by the Council of the Organization on April 30, 1965 /S3A/Ser.G/V/C-d-1310 (English)/, and had the purpose defined in paragraph 2 thereof, which reads as follows: - 6 - Doc. k7 (English)

As spokesman for Colonel Francisco Caamano and his command, Doctor Hector Aristy raised the question of the establishment of an access or communications corridor between the zone and the San Isidro sector, which cut the command's forces into two parts. Indeed, on the night of May 2, the armed forces of the United States had felt it necessary to establish a communications route, using San Juan and Teniente Amado Garcia Streets up to the right bridgehead of Juan Pablo Duarte bridge, for the purpose, they said, of transporting food, medicine, and provisions from the base at San Isidro to the center of the city. The Special Committee explained to Doctor Hector Aristy the reasons that, in their understanding, existed for the establishment of that communications route. Doctor Hector Aristy sold that the command he represented wanted that corridor or communications route,, if maintained, to be under the supervision of a military police guard made up of men from its own forces and from United States forces. On behalf of the command, he expressed the wish that if this proposal were not accepted, then the U.3e armed forces should place no personnel other than military police there» This request regarding supervision of the corridor or access route was also transmitted by the Special Committee to the Ambassador of the United States.

Finally, during the course of this conference on the morning of May 3, Doctor HSctor Aristy, as spokesman for the command headed by Colonel Francisco Caamano, made a specific request: That in no event should the new cease- fire agreement or any other agreement sponsored by the Special Committee be signed on behalf of the Military Junta led by Colonel Benoit with headquarters at 3an Isidro by any of the following seven generals: 1. General Elias Wessin y Wessin 2. General de los Santos Cespedes J>. General Belisario Peguero Guerrero k. General Salvador Augusto Montez Guerrero 5. General Atila Luna 6» General Marco Anibal Rivera Cuesta ?. Comodoro Rivera Caminero - 7 - Doc. 4? (English)

The command headed by Colonel Francisco Caamano emphatically and specifically excluded General '.Vessin y Wessin from any understanding whatsoever. In the course of the interview Colonel Francisco Caamano and his companions furnished additional information. The forces of this command had taken 500 prisoners of the combat forces of General Wessin, y Wessin. These prisoners were mainly soldiers and police agents, some of whom, according to Colonel Caamano, wanted to fight in his own units. He had opposed this in order that it might not be said that it was on his orders, adding that if the Organization of American States wished to take charge of those prisoners he would acceed to that. He also reported that the same units had captured 21 tanks during the course of the fighting in the city of Santo Domingo that occurred on the preceding days.

Three additional questions were cleared up during this interview with Colonel Caamano: the acceptance by that command of complete protection to the embassies, with enlargement of the safety zone sufficiently to include the premises of the diplomatic missions in the city of Santo Domingo; similar acceptance of the departure of the asylees or refugees in the various embassies of that city who wished to leave by their own decision, and of the facilities of every kind that should be agreed upon for the Special Committee and the International Red Cross for the distribution of food, and medicine and the installation of hospital equipment, for the Dominican people without distinction of any kind. The Special Committee v/as witness during that interview with the so- called "Constitutional Military Command0 to one detail that could not pass unnoticed. This was the presence of a uniformed person carrying arms, who said he was part of the command and who spoke Spanish with a pronounced foreign accent., The Secretary General of the Organization of American States interrogated him in a loud voice before everyone, asking him: "Who are you? What are you doing here? The person replied: "I am Andre Riviere, my nationality is French, I fought in the French army in Indochina, and I am working in Santo Domingo. I have joined this command." While he took no part in the conversations, Riviere was in the discussion room during the time of the interview, and the authority with which he gave orders to the guards posted at the windows and the door where we were was quite obvious. Some information obtained later regarding this soldier was to the effect that he was an instructor of frogmen who had arrived in Santo Domingo during the Trujillo regime. The interview ended with the promise by Colonel Francisco Caamano and his companions to accept the mediation of the Special Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation, and by the Committee that it would maintain the contacts to reach a specific cease-fire agreement after learning the conditions and reasons of the Military Junta of Colonel Benoit.

Meanwhile the situation in the capital was becoming more acute and threatening as the afternoon wore on. From both parties reports reached the Committee regarding incidents that each attributed to its adversary, - 8 - Doc. if? (English) and the Chiefs of Mission of the Embassies accredited in Santo Domingo were becoming anxious for prompt ratification of the cease-fire* All of this gave a decisive character to these conversations*

The Special Committee, in the presence of the dean of the diplomatic corps and of the Secretary General of the Organization of American States, opened the interview in the same way and in the same terms as those used with the command of Colonel Caamano, that is, by reference to the resolution of May 1, 1965, of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation and to the concern caused to it by the state of the strife in Santo Domingo.

The Military Junta directed by Colonel Benoit is installed at the base of San Isidro, where at the time of our interview a considerable part of the United States military force also was located. Throughout the interview its President, Colonel Benoit, spoke on behalf of the Military Junta, while his two companions remained silent. Wo other officer or person except the' members of the Junta was present. Colonel Benoit spoke at length of the happenings that befell the Junta of Government presided over by Mr, Donald P&id Cabral, and told how the insurrection of April 2k had been suddenly shifted from its initial objectives to degenerate into the most complete anarchy. The initial authors of the military coup against Mr. Ae±d Cabral lost control of the movement and were without authority and without power of any kind. Therefore, Colonel Benoit stated^ the movement that was aimed at restoring former President Bosch or, failing this, Dr. Rafael Molina Urena to power had failed, but that what remained was a situation fraught with danger and that demanded a prompt solution.

Colonel Benoit likewise said he had not wished to order an attack on the city of Santo Domingo, where the forces commanded by Colonel Caamano were located, out of respect for the lives of innumerable persons, but that he had enough forces to do so. In the same manner, he stated that the junta he headed accepted the security zone,with expansion of it so as to include all the, diplomatic missions; -the .measures essential for the protection of those missions in Santo Domingo with the extension of that zone; and, likewise, cooperation in the distribution of food and medicine and the establishment of health teams. - 9 - Doc. ^7 (English)

The Special Committee endeavored to ascertain whether it was true that the action of United States military forces in Dominican territory had been requested* To this end, during the interview held on the night of Monday, May 3, it requested any in-formation on the matter that Colonel Eenoit or the members of the Junta that he headed could supply. Colonel Benoit explained that the deterioration of public order in the city of Santo Domingo, which started on the day that the movement against Mr. Reid Cabral began, and the conditions of anarchy and complete disorder that prevailed in the capital of the country had led him to request the aid of United States armed forces in order to give protection to the diplomatic missions and foreign persons and entities in general* Colonel Benoit added that he had received an urgent request from the diplomatic missions for protection that he was not able to provide. Colonel Benoit also stated that the request had been made to the United States in a note, a copy of which was transmitted later to the Special Committee, which read literally and in full, as follows:

Seal of the Dominican Republic Dominican Republic Dominican Air Force Office of the Chief of Staff Base Aerea "19 de Noviensbre" San Isidro, Distrito Nacional

April 28, 1965

The Ambassador of the United States United States Embassy Santo Domingo Dear Mr. AmbassadorJ Regarding my earlier request I wish to add that American lives are in danger and conditions of public disorder make it impossible to provide adequate protection, I therefore ask you for temporary intervention and assistance in restoring order in this country.

Truly yours,

PEDRO BARTOLOME BENOIT Colonel Presidente de la Junta Militar del Gobierno de la Republica Dominicana - 10 - Doc. k7 (English)

In accordance with the resolution adopted on May 1, 1965S by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation, and on the basis of conversations held with the two factions involved in the conflict, the Special Committee made a careful study of the conditions under which a new agreement supplementary to that of April 3» might be reached, for ratifying and expanding the cease-fire.

a) Acceptance of an Act that irould expressly ratify the cease-fire agreement signed on April j50,'1965. b) Acceptance of a safety zone marked off within the limits that would be indicated in a map officially agreed to by both parties and appended to that Act. c) Respect for the safety zone and a guaranty of adequate protection for any persons within that zone. d) Facilities needed by the International Red Cross, or the international agency designated by the Organisation of American States, for the distribution of food, medicine, and medical and hospital equipment for the Dominican people.

e) Guaranties for the evacuation of asylees in the foreign embassies or diplomatic missions in Santo Domingo.

f) Respect for the diplomatic missions, their staffs, and for any persons who have taken refuge or asylum in those missions.

g) Full and explicit recognition of the competence of the Special Committee appointed by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs. - 11 - Doc. ^7 (English)

In order to prepare the fulfilment of the agreement—as soon as the conflicting parties consented thereto—the Specie! Committee,, through the dean of the diplomatic corps, convoked the chiefs of missions for the purpose of asking them which of them were interested in obtaining, the evacuation of asylees or refugees. This meeting took place in the Papal Nunciature on Tuesday, Kay A-, around noon» The Special Committee received an oral report from the chiefs of missions on this matter. The Committee informed the members of the diplomatic corps of the conversations held with the two parties on this matter, and of the mandate it had received from the Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, and requested them to provide a list of their asylees and refugees in order to help solve the problem of the evacuees. As a result of the action of the Special Committee, several embassies began to make arrangements for the departure of refugees and asylees who wished to leave under the guaranty of the Organization of American States, At the same time, the Special Committee was informed of the imminent arrival of hospital teams, medicine, and food supplies that had been requested, as an aircr 'ft had arrived from Colombia on May 5» We understand that many asylees and refugees who were at the Colombian Embassy in Santo Domingo left for that country on the same aircraft. Moreover, the Special Committee requested the military advisers of each of its members to make a reconnaissance visit to the safety zone and to arrange with the military authorities of the United States in Saiito Domingo the details of the expansion of thab zone to include all the embassies. This task was completed and the military advisers immediately began to prepare and draw up an official map. Likewise,' in order to prepare all the measures for the application of the cease-fire, the Special Committee informed the President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of the urgent need for obtaining a shipment of food, medicine, and medical personnel immediately. The following cable was sent for the same purpose: Santo Domingo, May J, 19^5

Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation Washington, D.C. Number One The Committee appointed by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation wishes to extend emphatically, through you, to the Tenth Meeting and to each of the member states, a most urgent appeal that cognizance be taken of the dramatic situation existing in this country because of the armed strife, and to emphasize the urgent necessity for thems within the spirit of fraternity and solidarity with the Dominican people, immediately to send foodstuffs, medicine, and medical personnel-, - 12 - Doc. k? (English)

Ambassador Colombo. Chairman of the Committee

We have learned that the Meeting of Consultation approved a resolution on this matter, based on the humanitarian gesture of the Special Committee.

VI. REPORTS TO THE TENTH MEETING OF CONSULTATION

On May *t, 19&5, the Special Committee reported to the rresident of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation concerning the status of negotiations for agreeing upon the cease-fire and replied to a telephone message from the General Secretariat in Washington concerning various aspects of its labors.

The cablegram from the Special Committee to the President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation mentioned above reads:

Santo Domingo, k May 1965 Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation Washington, D.C.

Number Two

Replying telephone communications received today, I wish to report the following: Firsts All contacts have been made with groups represented by the following persons: Constitutional Military Command: Colonel Francisco Caamano, Lieutenant Colonel Manuel Montes Arache, Major Hector E. Lachapelle Diaz, Mr. Hector Aristy, Major Fabio C. Restano, Lieutenant Colonel Augusto Jimenez, and Lieutenant Colonel Pedro Alvarez Olguin. Members of the Military Junta: Colonel Pedro Bartolome Benoit, President; Colonel Enrique A. Casado; Navy Captain Olgo Manuel Santana Carrasco, and General Ellas M. Wessin y Wessin, Director of the Armed Forces Training Center. Likewise^ with members of the diplomatic corps, especially all those of Latin America, the Papal Nuncio, and the Ambassador of the United States» - 13 - Doc. ^7 (English)

Second: Committee, in addition to interviews mentioned above, has been in constant touch with the aforesaid groups, and at present, the Committee is awaiting the formalization of the points that have already been accepted by both parties, which are: Confirma- tion cease-fire, demarcation and enlargement of security zone to include all embassies, evacuation of asylees and refugees, and distribution of food, medicine, and medical equipment to all sectors of the population without regard to parties. We have thus far encountered a good attitude on the part of both parties.

Third: Committee will return as soon as it obtains the results of the negotiations it is conducting. Possibly tomorrow.

Ambassador Colombo Chairman of the Committee

VII. ACT OF SANTO DOMINGO

As a result of the conversations held by the Committee with the parties an agreement was finally reached referring to the points covered in this report.

The text of the document known as the "Act of Santo Domingo," signed on May 5> 1965, is as follows: - 14 - Doc. 47 (English)

ACT OF SANTO DOMINGO

The Parties signing below who declare that they represent, in the capacities mentionedi respectively, the Military Junta of Government and the "Constitutional Government" hereby place on record, that they have reached the following agreement as a result of the discussions held with the two Parties by the Special Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consulta- tion of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, whose members also sign the present Act as a guaranty of its compliance and execution, functions that both Parties agree the Committee may carry outc

10 The Parties who sign the present Act ratify the cease-fire agreement signed on April 30 last, 2, The Parties accept the establishment of a safety zone in the city of Santo Domingo^ demarcated within the boundaries indicated on the map attached to this document and signed by the came Parties who sign the present Act, 3e The Parties bind themselves especially to respect this safety zone, within which there is guaranteed, in the manner that the Organization of American States may deem appropriate, adequate protection and safety for all persons found within that zone of refuge, k. The Parties undertake to give all necessary facilities to ths International Red Cross or to the international agency that the Organization of American States may designate to carry out in any part of the city of Santo Domingo or of the Dominican Republic the distribution of food, medicine, and medical and hospital equipment that are being sent as a result of the appeal made by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs0 They also undertake to provide all facilities requjjred by the Organisation of American States so that medical and sanitary personnel sent by the governments can be transported to any point in the city of Santo Domingo or Dominican territory, to perform their services. 5* The Parties undertake to provide all necessary safety measures for the evacuation of asylees in foreign embassies or diplomatic missions who so request of them. 6, The Parties undertake to respect the diplomatic missions and to offer all cooperation necessary to guarantee the safety of all personnel of those missions and of asylees or refugees therein,

7, The Parties declare that they accept and recognize the full competence of the Special Committee appointed by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, for purposes of the faithful observance of what is agreed to in this Agreement. _ 15 - Doc ^? (English)

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the present document, which shall be known as the Act of Santo Domingo, is signed in-four original copies, of which one shall be deposited in the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States, one shall be for each of the Parties, and one shall be for the files of the Committee, The Secretary General of the Organization of American States shall transmit certified copies to each of the member states.

Hay 5, 1965

For the Military Junta of Government: Colonel Pedro Bartolome Benoit Dominican Armed Forces Colonel Enrique A, Casado Saladin National Army

Captain Olgo N. Santana Carrasco Navy

For the Constitutional Government:

Colonel Francisco Caamano Deno Constitutional President

Lieutenant Colonel Dr. R. Augusto Jime'nez Herrera Colonel Ramon Manuel Montes Major Hector Achapell

Dr. Hector Aristy Minister of the Presidency For the Special Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the American States:

Ambassador Ricardo Colombo Representative of Argentina Chairman of the Committee

Ambassador Ilmar Penna Marinho Representative of Brazil

Ambassador Alfredo Vazquez Carriaosa Representative of Colombia Ambassador Carlos Garcia Bauer Representative of Guatemala Ambassador Frank Morrice, Jr. Representative of Panama Doc. if? (English)

VIII. EXCHANGE 0? NOTES WITH THE UNITED STATES i Before reaching an agreement with the conflicting parties concerning the ratification and expansion of the cease-fire» the Special Committee studied the question relating to the cooperation of the armed forces of the United States in the Dominican Republic with the Committee within the objectives indicated by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation in the resolution of May 1, 1965*

MEMORANDUM As.a result of the meeting that was held on the night of Hay 3, j the Special Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the American republics, has the honor to state the following to the Ambassador of the United States to the Dominican Republic:

1. .The Committee has had the steadfast purpose of attaining the the confirmation and effectiveness of the cease-fire agreement already agreed upon,

2. To achieve this end, the Committee has today held long conversations with the commanders of the Command headed by Colonel Caamano and of the Military Junta headed by Colonel Eenoit. Both have given their consent to participate jointly with the Committee in formal negotiations, for the purpose of arriving at a supplementary and amplifying agreement on the cease-fire, which the Committee believes indispensable and which should include among its principal clauses, in addition to others: a. The demarcation and enlargement of the safety zone to include the embassies that are at present outside this zone0 b. The cooperation of both parties with a Committee of the Organization of American States for supervising and applying the cease-fire. i c. Cooperation for humanitarian aid.

d» Departure from the country of Dominican refugees or asylees in the embassies who wish to leave. - 17 - D°c. 4? (English)

3. The Committee would like to know whether, in the event that a supplementary and amplifyin3 agreement of this nature can be signed by both parties, the United States military forces in the Dominican Republic could receive precise instructions for cooperating in carrying out the agreement. k. The Committee feels that without the essential cooperation of the United States, the aforementioned agreement could not be carried out. 5» The Committee believes that the foregoing corresponds to the terms of its instructions contained in the resolution of May 1, 19&5» of the Meeting of Consultation, especially with what is stated in paragraph 2.a, concerning the cease-fire, and the content of paragraph ^f, which states: /Phe Tenth Meeting of Consultation:/ "requests the American governments, and the Secretary General of the Organization of American States to extend their full cooperation in order to facilitate the \rork of the Committee,,"

After the Act of Santo Domingo was signed, by which -the cease-fire of April 30, 1965» was ratified and amplified, the Special Committee sent to the Ambassador of the United States in the Dominican Republic a note in which it expressly requested the cooperation of the government of that country in applying the stipulations of that document. The note from the Special Committee and the reply from the Secretary of State, Mr. Dean Rusk, are transcribed below:

Santo Domingo, May 5> 1965

Sir: I have the honor to transmit to you, Sir, under instructions of the pecial Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the American States, a certified copy of the Act of Santo Domingo signed today by the parties who entitle themselves, respectively, "Military Junta of Government" and "Constitutional Government." As item *f of the Resolution of May 1, 1965, of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation "requests the American governments to extend their full cooperation in order to facilitate the work of the Committee," this Committee hopes that your government will cooperate with it in observing the stipulations of the Act of Santo Domingo, - 18 - Doc. ^7 (iinjlish)

Accept, Sir, t'ie renewed assurances of my highest consideration.

Ricardo M. Colombo Representative of Argentina Chairman pf the Committee

The Honorable W. Tapley Bennett Ambassador of the United States of America to the Dominican Republic Santo Domingo de Guzman, Dominican Republic

The Secretary of State Washington

May 7, 1965 Excellency: I have been advised by the United States Ambassador to the Dominican Republic of Tour Excellency's communication to him of Hay 5, transmitting a certified copy of the."Act of Santo Domingo" and expressing the hope that the United States Government will cooperate in its observance. Since the Commission has now returned to Washington, I am taking the liberty of replying directly to you. I have -the honor to express my government's gratitude for and support of the work of the Commission in Santo Domingo.- The United States will cooperate fully in the observance of the provisions of the Act of Santo Domingo. I do not have before me the map attached to the Act of Santo Domingo, but I assume that the boundaries of the International Safety Zone coincide with those that now exist and that the line of communication crossing the Duarte Bridge as it now exists is shown'on the map. Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

Dean Rusk His Excellency Dr. Ricardo M. Colombo, Representative of Argentina on The Council of the Organization of American States* - 19 - Doc. 4? C'iiglish)

IX. CONCLUSIONS AND

The Special Committee achieved, under truly dramatic circumstances, the main objectives set forth in the previously mentioned resolution with respect to cease-fire, the orderly evacuation of persons who have taken asylum or refuge, and humanitarian assistance to the Dominican people without any distinction as to parties or conflicting factions. The Special Committee also achieved the demarcation of a safety zone in the city of Santo Domingo in accordance with the map officially drawn up by its military advisors. This map was transmitted to both parties, and the original is at the disposal of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation.,

Among the measures we believe could be adopted at once by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation, we suggest the following:

1« Designation of a permanent technical military group in the city of Santo Domingo to supervise the cease-fire and other measures agreed upon by the parties in the Act of Santo Domingo.

20 Designation of another qualified group to orgEOiize humanitarian aid to the Dominican people and evaluation of the most urgent needs with regard to food, medicine, and hospital equipment,,

J)t Study and planning of the Inter-American Force created by the Resolution of May 6, 1965 of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation, in order to assure it the best conditions of operation and efficienpy.

k0 To empower the Special Commission to establish coordination among all these elements and activities in the Dominican Republic in order to attain the goals set forth in the resolutions approved by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation.

Washington, D.C,, May 7, 1965

Ricardo M. Colombo Ambassador of Argentina Chairman - 20 - Doc. If? (2tt lish)

Ilraar Penna Marinho Ambassador of Brazil Alfredo Vasquez Carrizosa Ambassador of Colombia Carlos Garcia Bauer Ambassador of Guatemala Humberto Calamari G. Ambassador of Panama

DC/219 ANEXO ZONA DE SEGURIDAD ACTA DE S. DOMINGO

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LETTER DATED 19 MAY 1965 PROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATICS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY- GEKERAL OF THS UNITED NATIONS • . ' Addendum. • . • Minority Report of the_ representative of Panama

'The representative of Panama on' the Special Committee, established in accordance with the 'Resolution adopted on 1 May 1965 by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation. of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, 'has the honour to inform this Tenth Meeting that it does nb't ' entirely agree with the text of the second report of the Special Committee, subscribed 'to by the majority of its members. The representative of Panama agrees with the part of the report regarding the efforts of the Committee and those of His Excellency, the Papal Nuncio, to obtain and -gain compliance with the cease-fire agreement, signed by the conflicting parties in the Dominican Republic, which was later incorporated 'into the Act of Santo Domingo. Unquestionably, "the Committee worked 'laudably and tirelessly to preserve the cessation of hostilities 'between the two factions, and it also undertook activities "of a humanitarian nature that have helped to alleviate the grievous situation of the Dominican people resulting from the' 'battle still in progress I Notwithstanding, the 'representative of Panama signs that report with a reservation, for the reasons given below: 1. This representative does not consider that the primary objective assigned to the Special Committee in the resolution of 1 May has yet been accomplished, which, according to the text of this, is "to obtain re-establishment of peace and normal conditions" in the Dominican 'Republic. So long as conditions of civil war prevail in that brother country, with its attending death and devastation, the aim that was the basis for establishing this group cannot be thought of as completed. Whatever the difficulties encountered, and it must be recognized that these have been many

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and constant, and notwithstanding future ones - which aay foe even worse - this Committee cannot consider that it has realized its objective, since this would imply a disregard of its duties. 2. The representative of Panama is unable to agree with several concepts appearing on pages 10, 11 and 12 of the majority report of the Committee. These concepts contain certain interpretations of the principle of non-intervention that seem to make it contrary to the principle of collective action, which is included in the juridical instruments of the Organization of American States. Individual intervention has "been justly condemned in inter-American agreements which are very close to the hearts of the peoples of the continent. But collective action has been legally established in order to prevent or alleviate situations that might endanger the peace and security of the nations of the continent. 3- The representative of Panama agrees with the part of the report referring to the right of the regional organization to take steps pertinent to the solution of the very serious problem facing the people of the Dominican Republic. But, for that very reason, it does not find it acceptable to give up the exercise of that right, since, as is well-stated on page 14 of the majority report, any other organ of the United Nations should refrain from acting on this problem so long as the regional procedure has not been exhausted, in accordance with the provisions of Article 52, paragraph 2, of the United Nations Charter.. k. The representative of Panama believes, in conclusion, that dissolution of the Committee would seriously discredit the OAS, because it would imply an admission of lack of strength and of capacity to solve a problem of a brother Republic which at this moment is being bled by a civil war which has hindered the functioning of its democratic institutions. The OAS is called on to solve precisely this kind of problem satisfactorily.

(Signed) Frank MORRICE, Jr. Special Delegate of Panama to the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs tesgo ti feaaasr i If »|yipe is es e: dsl la

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65 SECRETARY GENERAL FROM .WQBRE. AT I-DURS TODAY AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING INTER* mERICAM PEACE KEEPING FORCE HAS SIGNED AT E^BAJADOR HOTE, JOSE mm OAS SECRETARY GENERAL SMEB ow BEHALF OF HIS ORG- wJtely*t 1 j&f A'ffn Ai yjft'MA vi*^ * ft*PUtt*v I IU&JU & c^TiRJMFttfio JttaSwStltPS tiifif^l&'ISwfl»ft&* ¥| «m* I " I5H*uCM. w OBk'tf^fi*DltUwe' , ^JAr/iUnJ^tt MK?*& t FOR UNI5TATES ,HCOL ALVARO ARIAS FOR COSTA RICA, MAJ POLICARPO FA2 GARCIA FOR HONBURAS AKB COL JULIO GUTIERREZ RIBERTA \ \ K)R NICARAGUA. V AT SISHIMS SERSMOiy MORA DECLARES QUOTE IT IS FIRST TIME THAT ® INTERAMERXCAN PEACE 1'vEEPIWG FORCE HAS SEEM ORGANIZED BASH A FORCE mim VAS BEE^ ESTABLISHES BY AWS WILL ER?E UNDER DIRECTIO&J CF OAS UNQUOTE HE $AI»,FORCE HAS HERE t$S SPIRIT OF SEH10CRATIC \ •• BPARTIAL1TV AUI3 WILL COOPERATE IM RESTORATION OF NORMAL CONDITIONS m DO^IMICAN REPUBLIC. FORCE WILL IE COMMANDED BY BRAZILIAN GENERAL* WILL BE FROM UN/TED NATIONS

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CABLE DATED 20 MAY 19^5 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETAEY- GEHERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance Article 5^ Charter United Nations I have the honour to transmit to you for information Security Council following resolution adopted today by Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs: HlWHEREAS: The Special Committee established pursuant to the resolution of May 1, 1965, considers that it has completed its mandate; The Meeting considers that it should continue to be represented on a permanent basis in the Dominican Republic, in an effort to restore peace and the normal conditions that will make it possible to establish the bases for the functioning of democratic institutions in that country; and The Secretary General of the Organization is now in the Dominican Republic fulfilling a mission entrusted to him by the Meeting of Consultation and is in a position to further the objectives set forth in the preceding paragraph, !£BE TENTH MEETING OF CONSULTATION OF MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS RESOLVES; 1, To reiterate the gratitude of the Meeting of the Special Committee for the outstanding service it has rendered. 2. To entrust the Secretary General of the Organization of American States with carrying out the following activities in the Dominican Republic, on behalf of the Meeting of Consultation: (a) To negotiate a strict cease-fire in accordance with the Act of Santo Domingo; (b) To provide his good offices to the Parties, with a view to the establishment of a climate of peace and reconciliation that will permit the functioning of democratic institutions in the Dominican Republic;

* The corrected English text of the resolution was transmitted by the Organization of American States, 65-12388 S/6372/Rev.l English Page 2

(c) To co-ordinate, in so far as relevant, action leading to the attainment of the objectives set forth in this resolution, with that vhich the-Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations is undertaking; 1.-'' . 1 • (d) To keep the Meeting duly informed of the negotiations he carries on, and on the results thereof." UNITED NATIONS Distr* GENERAL SECURITY S/6377/Rev.l* COUNCIL 24 May 1965 - ORIGINAL: ENGLISH/SPANISH

GABLE DATED 22 MAI 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OP AMERICAS STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL 0? THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance with Article jk of the Charter of the United Nations, I have the honour to transmit to you for the information of the Security Council the following resolution adopted at the thirteenth plenary session held on 22 May 1965* "The Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs resolves:

1. That the Secretary General of the Organization of American States shall assume the functions referred to in paragraph 3 of the resolution adopted by this Meeting of Consultation on 6 May 19&5; 2. That this Meeting shall indicate the mission and objectives of the Inter-American Armed Force in accordance with the sole purpose set forth in paragraph 2 of the resolution of 6 May; 3. To request the Government of Brazil to designate the Commander of the Inter-American Armed Force and the Government of the United States to designate the Deputy Commander of that Force; 4. To appoint a committee composed of those members designated by the President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation to study the functioning and maintenance of the Inter-American Armed Force and to present a report to the present Meeting of Consultation. I/" I/ At this same session, the President appointed as members of the committee the delegations of Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and the United States of America, as well as those of other member States that contribute contingents to the Inter-American Armed Force. Accept, etc. (Signed) William SANDERS, Assistant Secretary General, Organization of American States

* This document replaces those previously issued under the symbols S/6377 and S/6379.

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UN IT5D NATIONS Distr. GENERAL . ' SECURITY 8/6381 24 May 1965 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: ENGLISH/SPANISH

CABLE DATED 2k MAY 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY- GEHERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance Article $k Charter United Nations I have the honour to transmit to you for information Security Council following text Constituent Act Inter- American Armed Force signed at Santo Domingo on 23 May:

"Considering:

"That the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the American Republics, through its resolution of 6 May 196~5> requested the Governments of those member States which were in a position to do so to make available to the Organization of American States contingents of land, naval, air or police forces with which to form an Inter-American Force that would operate under the authority of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation;

"That, in accordance with the said resolution of 6 May and in a spirit of democratic impartiality, this Force shall have as its sole purpose that of co-operating in the restoration of normal conditions in the Dominican Republic, in maintaining the security of its inhabitants and the inviolability of human rights, and in the establishment of an atmosphere of peace and conciliation in which democratic institutions will be able to function;

"That the Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, by its resolution of 22 May 196~5j requested the Governments of Brazil and the United States to designate, respectively, the Commander and the Deputy Commander of the Inter-American Force;

"That in accordance with the request made in the resolution of 6 May 1965., the commanders of the military contingents making up the Inter- American Force have taken, by direct arrangement among themselves and with the representative of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the American Republics, the following necessary technical measures to establish a Unified Command of OAS for co-ordinated and effective action by the Inter-American Force:

"1. The Inter-American Force is established as a Force of the Organization of American States.

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"2. The Inter-American Force shall consist of the Unified Command and the national contingents of the member States which are assigned to it.

"3. The Unified Command shall consist of the Commander of the Inter- American Force, the Deputy Commander and the staff. "k. The Commander of the Inter-American Force shall exercise tactical control of all the elements of the Force, shall ensure that the Force performs the functions assigned to it by the Organization of American States, and shall take responsibility for the deployment and assignment of the units making up the Force. "5. The members of the Force shall continue to belong to the military and police forces of their respective countries. Nevertheless, during the period of their assignment to the Force, they shall serve under the authority of the Organization of American States and shall be subject to the orders of the Commander and his subordinate officers.

"With the exception of tactical control, the commanders of the national contingents shall retain command of their respective units.

"l. The Commander of the Inter-American Force shall keep the Meeting of Consultation informed concerning the activities of the Force.

"2. The Meeting of Consultation shall transmit political directives to the Inter-American Force through its Commander.

"3. The Commander shall prescribe the regulations of the Force, which must be observed by all the members of the Force. "k. The Commander shall establish the basic organization and shall appoint the members of the Force's officer cadre.

"5. The staff of the Unified .Command shall include representatives of the member States which furnish national contingents. The Commander shall, in filling staff posts, give adequate representation to the national units making up the Force, The Commander shall appoint as liaison officer a member of the staff, who shall devote all his time to liaison work with the authorized representative of the Meeting of Consultation. S/6381 English Page 3

"1. In accordance with the resolution of 22 May, the Government of the United States of Brazil has appointed (name not yet available) as Commander of the Inter-American Force. I/

"2. In accordance with the resolution of 22 May, the Government of the United States of America has appointed Lieutenant General Bruce Palmer, Jr. as Deputy Commander of the Inter-American Force.

"Signed and entered into force at Santo Domingo, the twenty-third day of May 1965, "by the authorized representative of the Meeting of Consultation and the commanders of all the national contingents which have been made available to the Organization of American States in the Dominican Republic, in accordance with the resolution adopted on 6 May by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs.

JOSE A. MORA Secretary General of the Organization of American States - Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the American Republics

Colcnel CARLOS DE MEIRA MATTOS The Government of the United States of Brazil • • • '"

Lieutenant Colonel ALVARO ARIAS The Government of Costa Rica

Lieutenant General BRUCE PALMER, JR. The Government of the United States of America

Major POLICARPO PAZ GARCIA The Government of Honduras

Captain MIGUEL BLESSING W. The Government of Nicaragua"

After the signature of the document, Dr. Jose A. Mora, the Secretary General of the OAS, made the following statement:

"The signature of this Act establishing the Inter-American Force is really an historic occasion. For the first time, an Inter-American peace force has been established by the Organization of American States and. is

_!/ -The Government of Brazil has appointed General Hugo Panasco Alvim as-Commander of the .Inter-American Force. . . •. r-": - . I 3/6381 English Page k

going to serve under its direction. The objectives of this Force were clearly established in paragraph 2 of the resolution of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, dated 6 May., which states:

" 'That this Force shall have as its sole purpose, in a spirit of democratic impartiality, that of co-operating in the restoration of normal conditions in the Dominican Republic, in maintaining the security of its inhabitants and the inviolability of human rights, and in the establishment of an atmosphere of peace and conciliation in which democratic institutions will be able to function in the said Republic.'

"As may be seen from those objectives, the purpose of the Inter-American Force is clearly not intervention, but rather the granting of assistance to the people of a sister nation. "The establishment, of the Force demonstrates, once again, the ability .of the Organization of American States to adapt to new conditions and to solve new problems - problems having features which may not have been foreseen when the Charter and the Treaty of Rio were signed. Nevertheless, the objectives for which the Inter-American Force was established clearly come within the broad provisions of the Charter concerning matters affecting the peace and security of the continent.

"Peace, prosperity and justice are indivisible and interdependent. That they do not.exist, in one nation must be a matter of concern for all. The activities'of .1 the Organization of American States in the Dominican Republic 'are directed towards the promotion, of peace and tranquillity under conditions which will permit the Dominican -people to establish a civil democratic Government of its own choosing,.to bind up the wounds and dispel the bitterness of the civil struggle, and to start the task of aid and reconstruction.

"l sign this Act with full confidence that the Inter-American Force will be an effective contribution towards those goals and in the hope'that the other member States of the Organization of American States will also make contingents available to the Force so that it may better fulfil its lofty objectives." Accept, etc. . - William'SAUDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States V UNITED NATIONS mstr. GENERAL

SECURITY IM^l SMOO 5 June 1965 COUNCIL m^C^JV/0^ ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 2 JUNE 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OP AMERICAN STATES, ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance Article 5^ United Nations Charter, I have honour to transmit to you, for information of Security Council, following text of resolution on title of Inter-American Peace Force, adopted today "by Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs:

"Resolution adopted at the fourteenth plenary meeting, held on 2 June 1965.

"The Tenth Meeting, of Consultation of Ministers, of. Foreign Affairs

"decides that the force established by resolution of this Meeting of Consultation, dated 6 May 1965, shall be called the 'Inter-American Peace Force'."

Accept, Sir, etc.

William SAKDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States

65-15268 UN/TED NATIONS iti/f^^-^Z^ Distr. F C \ I R I T Y Mli/x£*

CABLE DATED 2 JUNE 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES, ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARI-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance with Article 5*4 United Nations Charter, I have honour to transmit to you, for information Security Council, following resolution, adopted today by Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs:

"Resolution adopted at the fourteenth plenary meeting, held on 2 June 1965 "The Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs,

"Considering that the situation prevailing in the Dominican Republic continues to constitute a threat to peace,

"Considering that the Organization of American States must continue to strive arjfl. take the necessary action for the promyt restoration of democratic order in the said Republic so that the Dominican people can freely determine its own destiny,

"Decides;

"1. To reaffirm its confidence in the Secretary General of the Organization of American States and its gratitude for the way in which he has continued to discharge the responsibilities assigned to him by the Council of the Organization of American States and the Tenth Meeting of Consultation;

"2. To appoint an Ad Hoc Commission consisting of Brazil, El Salvador and the United States of America to act on behalf of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation for the following purposes:

"(a) To proceed with the work, begun by the Special Commission and now being continued by the Secretary General, of making its good offices available to all the parties with a view to creating an atmosphere of peace and conciliation which will enable the democratic institutions in the Dominican Republic to operate and make possible its economic and social recovery;

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"(b) To transmit to the Inter-American Force, through its commander and on behalf of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation, under -whose authority he acts, the instructions necessary for the effective accomplishment of the sole purpose of the said Force, as defined in paragraph 2 of the resolution adopted by this Meeting on 6 May 19655 "(c) To keep the Tenth Meeting of Consultation duly informed of its activities and the results thereof." The result of the final vote was as follows: in favour 15: against 2 (Uruguay, Mexico); abstaining 3 (Chile, Venezuela, Argentina); total 20. Accept, Sir, etc. l

. William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States UNITED NATIONS DIstr. GENERAL SECURITY 3 June 1965 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 3 JU33E 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL 0? THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES, ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARy-GEFEPAL OF TH3 UTJITSD NATIONS

With reference my cable of 2 June and in accordance with Article 5^- United Nations Charter, I have honour to transmit to you, for infornation of Security Council, text of following aessage of todayTs date from the Secretary General of the Organization of American States to the Chairman of Tenth Meeting of Consultation: "Chairman of CoEmission on Human Rights, Mr. Manuel Eianchi, has begun investigating complaint and will visit interior of country." Accept, Sir, etc.

William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States

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CABLE DATED 6 JUKE 19&5 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION! OF AMERICAN STATES, ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance Article 5^ United Nations Charter, I have honour to transmit, for information of Security Council, following text of cable sent on 5 June by Mr, Jos£ A. Mora, Secretary General, Organization American States: "With regard to the complaint made by Mr, Jottin Cury to United Nations Security Council I wish to inform you that General Hugo Panasco Alvim, Commander, Unified Command, has assured me that no armed troops belonging to Inter-American Peace Force, other than observation units, have been stationed on east bank of River Ozama during past two days. "General Panasco Alvim has, also assured me that said force did not reply to any fire yesterday at 9«30 a.m. and that in any event they do not use 8l mm mortars. "I also wish to add the following details on the incident forming the subject of the complaint. Yesterday afternoon an official of the United Nations informed me that Colonel Cavalcanti, observer of that Organization, had been invited by Colonel Caamano to spend the night at Caamano's headquarters in order to witness the violations of the cease-fire. At 9«^ p.m. Colonel Noguera of the Caamano command telephoned General Vargas, my military advisor, to inform him that mortar fire directed at a number of places had just been verified, that eight shells had been discharged, and at the same time that Colonel Cavalcanti was present witnessing the fact, I immediately proceeded to Colonel Caamano's headquarters, accompanied by General Vargas and other officials, and spoke with Colonel Caamano himself, Mr. Cury,

Colonel Loraa Colonel Lachapelle and other members of the command, and with

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Colonel Cavalcanti, who was there together with Mr. Cfirdovez, a United Nations staff member. I an at present preparing a detailed official report, tjfaich I shall send by. separate cable, I consider it expedient to send this advance report for the information of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, pending my later report. Jose A. Mora, Secretary General" accept, Sir, etc.

William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States V UNITED NATIONS _ Distr. Ittif/^f ^-t-^\.VY«J»L SECURITY

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CABLE DATED 6 JUNE 1965 FRCM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES, ADDRESSED TO THE SECKETARY- GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance with Article 5^ United Nations Charter, I have the honour to transmit, for information of Security Council, following text of cable sent on 6 June by Mr. Jose A. Mora, Secretary General of the Organization of American States: "Supplement to the message from Mr. Jose A. Mora, addressed to you this morning, rAt approximately 9 p.m. on Friday, \ June 19^5> General Telmo Vargas, my military adviser, received a telephone call from Colonel Noguera, of Colonel Caamano's command, complaining that, on that night, mortar shells had again hit several places in the city, and that on this occasion nine shots had been fired which had landed at the following points: on Calle 19 de Junio at Calle Juan Isidrq Perez, Argentine school> on Calle Jose Reyes at Calle Juan Isidro Perez - Dr. Dinzey's clinic hit; and stating that Colonel Cavalcanti and Mr. Diego C6rdovez, both of the United Nations, who had proceeded there to spend the night, were at the headquarters, as reported in my previous cable.

"in his telephone call, General Vargas asked to speak personally to Colonel Cavalcanti, who told him that, at approximately 7.^-5 p.m., he had heard eight shots, apparently mortar fire, but that it was impossible to tell their origin, although they seemed to have come from the other side of the River Ozama. Colonel Cavalcanti added that he was going to report this fact imnediately to the United Nations and that he would proceed forthwith to the hospital to ascertain how many had been killed and wounded. This report, after the site of the incident had been identified on the city map, was transmitted by General Vargas. "In view of the complaint, I considered it necessary and urgent for me to proceed to Colonel Caamano's headquarters in order to investigate the complaint. Prior to my departure from the hotel I reported this incident to the Ad Hoc Commission and to General Panasco Alvim, who were at the Hotel Embajador at this time.

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"I left the hotel at 10 p.m. in the company of General Vargas, Mr. Morales Carrion and Mr. Modesto Lucero, after first informing Colonel Caamano's headquarters that we were going to that zone. "At the Unified Command of the Inter-American Peace Force (IPF), which is on the transit route, Colonel Rank of the army of El Salvador joined the Commission. He facilitated our entry at the control points of the security zone until we entered Colonel Caamano's zone, where we were met and accompanied by an officer who remained at our disposal to facilitate transit at all the control points of that zone. At approximately 11.20 p.m. we reached Colonel Caamano's headquarters and were immediately invited to proceed to the room where Colonel Cavalcanti and Mr. C6rdovez of the United Nations and officers of Colonel Casmano's command were.present, including Colonel Lachapelle, Colonel Lora and Colonel Noguera. Other officers were also there. "A few minutes later Colonel Caamano appeared, accompanied by Mr. Cury. Colonel Caamano protested against what he called continuous hostile activity "by the forces which he assumed were in the Campamento 27 de febrero, on the "bank of the River Ozama, where, I presumed, forces of General Imbert were stationed. He added that he would lodge a protest in that connexion with the United Nations. The officers under Colonel Caamano's command stated that the samples of shell fragments and a fuse, marked 2^/51EJfG-MIE 19l8-l> were in the possession of Colonel Cavalcanti, to whom they had been handed over. . These items had been' shown to all present. • "Following the conclusion of the interview at 11.45 p.m., we proceeded to the Padre Billini Hospital, where we were received by Dr. Ramo'n Baez. The doctor conducted us to the morgue, where we viewed the bodies of a young woman and a boy who were reported to have been killed by a shell, burst. We were told that three other wounded children were asleep at the time, and we decided not to disturb them. ¥e returned from Colonel Caamano's zone under the same arrangements as for entry, arriving at the Hotel Embajador at approximately 1 a.m. on 5 June. "General Panasco Alvim, in charge of the IPF, was given the details of the' inspection carried out during the night of 4 June, so that the Unified Command could conduct the necessary investigations and appropriate action could be taken. General Panasco Alvim ordered an investigation of the incident and gave me the following preliminary report, which is supplementary to the information contained in my cable of this morning: "1. All the investigations made lead to the conclusion that the shots were not fired by troops of the IPF. General York made a personal investigation and reported, at about midnight of yesterday, that no soldier belonging to the United States forces had fired a shot either from the corridor or from the east side of the River Ozama. In fact, the last violation of the cease-fire by Colonel Caamano's forces, which drew answering English Page 3 fire from the United States forces, occurred at 9«^ a.m. on 4 June. The counter-fire consisted merely of four shots from an M-l rifle. "2. Prom the technical standpoint, the mortar shells could have come from any direction, >T3« Preliminary examination of the shell fragments indicates that old ammunition was used and that a technical investigation will "be necessary to determine its origin. "4. Colonel Cavalcanti has the items of evidence in his possession. "5- It was not passible to determine the origin of the shots on the "basis of the reports prepared by General York, OAS coinnissionfl and the IFF itself.

(Signed) Jose A. MOM Secretary General of the OAS" Accept, Sir, etc.

(Signed) William SAKDEES Assistant Secretary General Organization..Of;American States V UN/TED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 6 JUNE 1965 PROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

Pursuant to Article 5^ of the Charter of the United Nations, I have the honour to transmit, for the information of the Security Council, the following cable sent oh 6 June by Dr. Jose A. Mora, Secretary General of the Organization of American States: "With reference to my cable dated 3 June I have the honour to transmit the following information concerning the activities of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights which is at present in this country: The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is continuing its activities in Dominican territory, in pursuance of its noble task of promoting respect for and observance of the rights of the individual. In the course of Saturday, 5 June, the Commission travelled through part of the El Cibao area, stopping at the town of San Francisco de Macoris where it visited the fortress prison, accompanied by the Governor of the Province, and interviewed the prisoners held there. It also made contact with certain elements of the population, who submitted requests and complaints to the Commission. The Commission also visited the town of La Vega and had an opportunity to talk with private individuals who came to present charges of violation of the rights of individuals. A visit was also made by the Commission to the town prison where it interviewed the prisoners held there in order to hear their statements. Both in San Francisco de Macoris and in La Yega the Commission was given every facility by the local authorities.

On the morning of Sundayf 6 June, the Commission visited La Victoria Prison in Santo Domingo (National Reconstruction Government zone) in order to interview the prisoners held there. The prison authorities gave every facility to the Commission which was accompanied by an OAS photographer who took pictures of the interviews that took place. In the afternoon of the same day the Commission visited the prison set up in the Salome de Urena girls' school on Padre Billini street in Santo Domingo (Constitutional Government zone).

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It was able to talk with the prisoners held there and was given every facility for its work. The Chairman of the Commission, Professor Manuel Bianchi, was accompanied, at these interviews, by two officials of the Secretariat, I am pleased also to inform you that the International Red Cross, through its representative_, and other private religious bodies,, are also working effectively to defend human, rights. Jose A. Mora Secretary General of OAS" Accept, Sir, etc.

(Signed) William SA&DEKS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States V UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL

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TELEGRAM OF 7 JUNE 1965 ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS BY THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES

In accordance with Article $k United Nations Charter, I have honour to transmit to you, for information of Security Council, cable messages Nos. 106 and 108 from the Secretary General of the Organization of American States addressed to the President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs:

"Message No. 106

"With reference to messages Nos. 99 an& 103 concerning the complaint about 3. violation of the cease-fire made by Mr. Jottin Cury to the United Nations on 5 June, I transmit "to you the following information supplied by the Unified Command, Inter-American Peace Force:

'1. At approximately 1700 hours 5 June 1965, the undersigned was notified by Lt. Colonel Hay-ward that permission had been obtained for myself and Lt. Wade, 86Vbh Ed. Det., to inspect the shell fragments. This was accomplished along with two officers from the OEA who went to room 2^4-7, Ambassador Hotel, at approximately 1900 hours 5 June 1965. We were received by two Brazilian Colonels and allowed to inspect the fragments from approximately six 8lmm mortar rounds.

2. The ammunition was spread out on a small table with fuses, body, fragments and tail fins separated. Inspection disclosed the following information:

(a) Fuse: 2" in length. Bottle-neck lead plunger. Brass body in 2 parts, bottom part is brass but red in colour, screwed into body of round, also v punch staked.

(b) Body: Machined 5 gas check bands. Body prior to gas check bands is yellow, rest of body is black.

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(d) Markings on fuse: 2^.31 ryg mle 1918-! Markings on forward of bourlette: 952 128 5z del Markings on tail fin assembly: at top of assembly letters abg-1932 stamped 52-53-56-57-59 Markings on cartridge: counterclockwise 8lmm mle 1930 c.f. :

3- Follow-up action on the part of the undersigned and Lt. ¥ade from.86^- Ed. Det. reveal the following facts:

(a) The ammunition is from no known United States manufacturer.

(b) Yellow markings indicate French in origin., however this is not conclusive, no index of French ammunition is available.

(d) The ammunition cannot be definitely established as to country of origin without further technical research.'

Jose A. Mora"

"Message No. 108

"I have honour to transmit report made by General Hugo Panasco Alvim, Commander of the Unified Command of the Inter-American Peace Force, on the complaint made to the United Rations on 6 June by Jottin Cury, which was transmitted to the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs.

'I acknowledge receipt of your communication of today's date and of the communication enclosing a copy of the cable sent by Mr. Jottin Cury to the Tenth Meeting of Foreign Ministers in connexion with the alleged advance of United States troops into the Constitutional Government zone.

In this connexion, I must inform you that it is not certain that no military equipment or barbed wire has been placed at the spot indicated . in the report.

Indeed, at one block in the security zone lights were being installed for ordinary lighting and the position of other lights was being changed. The complaint was received at this Command and an inspection team was sent immediately, everything having been organized in the best manner. English Page 3 '

At no time did Colonel Carlos Meira Mattos enter the Constitutional Government zone.

The matter was of little significance, since actually an attempt was "being made to change the angle of the lights to stop the snipers shooting at the security zone.

This Command is surprised that the Constitutional Government is continuing its pointless threats.

It should also be noted that the cease-fire was agreed "between "both factions and that we have a neutral status and are trying to do everything possible to help solve the Dominican problem.

Since 7 May, 803 shots have been counted which constitute breaches of the cease-fire by the' Caamano forces.

No count was kept before that date.

The Command of the Inter-American Peace Force, protecting the safety of its forces, reserves the right to establish in future, if necessary, such lighting systems as may be necessary to protect the lives of its soldiers and, indeed, of the Dominican people.

Hugo Panasco Alvim'

Jose A. Mora, Secretary General of the OAS"

Accept, Sir, etc.

WILLIAM SANDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States UNITED NATIONS Distr.

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TELEGRAM OF 7 JUNE 1965 ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED MTIONS BY THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GEEERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES

Corrigendum

On page 2, in "Message Mb. 108"., amend the third paragraph to read: "In this connexion^ I must inform you that it is not true that any military equipment or barbed wire has been placed at the spot indicated in the report." On page 3, amend the fifth .paragraph to read: "Since 7 May, 803 incidents have been counted which constitute breaches of the cease-fire by the Caamano forces."

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CABLE DATED 9 JUME 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance with Article 5^ United Nations Charter, I have honour to transmit to you, for information of Security Council, cable message No. 126 from the Secretary General of the Organisation of American States addressed to the President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs: rtSanto Domingo 9 June 1965 No. 126

To Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa,, President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation

The Commission on Human Rights is continuing intense activity in connexion with serious charge of crimes committed in Arroyo Hondo area under control National Reconstruction Government. Shall report result of investigation soon. Talks with authorities of both sides continued yesterday with visit to San Isidro base.

Jose A. Mora" William SANDERS Assistant Secretary-General Organization of American States

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CABLE DATED 10 JTME 19^5 FROM THE SECRETARY CEBERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO TEE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED HATIOSTS

In view of grave events discovered, which point to serious violations of human rights, I have arranged urgent arrival technical mission expert criminologists. We are trying to recruit as its members Dr. Daniel Schweitzer of Chile and another two specialists to investigate these events and others reported from various sources. Dr. Schwsitser acted very efficiently in a previous case as representative of the Organization of American States.

Jose A. MORA Secretary General Organization of American States UN/TED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/6U31 COUNCIL 11 June 1965 ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED It JUNE 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL CF THE ORGANIZATItN OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL tF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance -with Article ^h United Nations Charter., I have the honour to transmit, for information Security Council, folloving text of cabled message No. 127 from the Secretary General Organization American States to the Chairman of Tenth Meeting of Consultation'of Ministers of Foreign Affairs: "OAS, Santo Domingo "9 June 1965 "Message No. 127 "Message from the Secretary General, addressed to Ambassador Guillermo Seville Sacasa, Chairman of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation. "I have the honour to transmit to you the texts of two statements signed by the Government of National Reconstruction and the Constitutionalist Government., undertaking to respect human rights proclaimed in American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man and guaranteeing all the facilities required by the Commission on Human Rights for the accomplishment of its mission. Government of National Reconstruction text is as follows: 'The Government of National Reconstruction reaffirms the following to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights: 'That, faithful to its intention to comply with all the laws of the Republic, especially those concerning human rights, and with all the international commitments assumed by the Dominican Republic, it has respected, will respect and will ensure respect for the human rights embodied in the American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man, adopted at the Ninth International Conference of American States held at Bogota, Colombia, in 19^8;

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'That the Government of National Reconstruction will therefore continue to provide the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, as it has done so far^ with all the facilities necessary for the effective accomplishment of its mission.

(Signed) Horacio VICIOSO SOTO Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs'

"The text of the Constitutionalist Government's statement reads as follows: 'The Constitutionalist Government deems it its duty to affirm the following to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights; '1. That it has respected and will continue to respect the human rights embodied .in the American Declaration of the Rights and luties of Man,, proclaimed at the Ninth International Conference of American States, held at Bogota in 19^8; '2. That it has respected and will continue to respect, as fundamental principles., the right to life, the right to be tried by competent courts, the right to protection against arbitrary detention and the right of every individual to humane treatment during the time he is in custody; '3- That it will make available to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights or to the representative thereof whatever facilities are necessary for the effective accomplishment of its mission. 'Santo Domingo, lominican Republic,, 8 June 1965. 'For the Constitutional Government (Signed) Dr. Jottin CURY Minister for Foreign Affairs

'For the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (Signed) Manuel BIATTCHI Chairman of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights'

(Signed) Jose A. MORA Secretary-General"

Accept, Sir, etc. William SANDERS Assistant Secretary-General Organization of American States V UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY c r\ M M c i i e-?ow n J^6 1965 L, vj U IN L I L ENGLISH . ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 11 JUKE 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETABY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance with Article 54 United Nations Charter, I have the honour, to transmit to you, for information of the Security Council,, cable messages Nos. and 139 addressed to the President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs "by the Special Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation and by the Secretary General of the Organization 'of American States respectively:

"Santo Domingo "10 June 1965 ''Message No. 13^

"To Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa, President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs

"We have the honour to inform you that on Tuesday, 8 June, at 9- a.m., the entire Committee together with the Secretary General, advisers and secretariat personnel, went to the city of Santiago in order to acquaint themselves personally with the situation existing in this city in the interior of the Republic, where they had interviews with groups representing different sectors of the citizenship, such as merchants, industrialists, professional workers, students, workmen, etc., and with ecclesiastical and civilian authorities. The Committee concluded these interviews, which were uninterrupted, at about 10.30 p.m. Yesterday morning, Wednesday, 9 June, we had interviews with General Irribert and members of his Government, with whom we are continuing to discuss matters relating to the tenuous situation in the country. In the afternoon and evening the same day we spoke with important political leaders. Today we hope to have an interview with Colonel Caamano and other members of his Government.

"Accept, Sir, etc.

Ambassador Ilmar Penna Marinho, representative of Brazil

Ambassador Ramon de Clairmont Duenas, representative of El Salvador

Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker, representative of the United States."

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"Santo Domingo "10 June 1965 "Message No_. 139

."To Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa, President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs

"I have the honour to transmit to you a press communique" issued today,, 10 June 1965, "by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. '1. The Chairman of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, Professor Manuel Bianchi sent a note to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the National Reconstruction Government} in connexion with the serious charges received by the Commission about the events which occurred in the vicinity of the "Las haras" estate.

'2. Today the Chairman, accompanied by the Executive Secretary and another official of the Commission, visited the city of Barahona, where they were given every facility to acquaint themselves with the position of the political prisoners in the city prison and of human rights in general. It was ascertained that there are sixty-four political prisoners, some of whom spoke with the visitors. The local authorities stated that some prisoners had already been released and that those still in prison will'be brought before the judicial authorities., starting next Monday. 13• Information was also received about serious violations of the right to life committed on 6 and 7 May in the zone occupied by the Constititutional Government. The Commission was given the names of Haitian students executed1 by Haitian commandos in the service of the Constitutional Government. '4. The Inter-American Peace Force brought before the Chairman of the.Commission two members of the Dominican armed forces who were imprisoned in the fortress of Ozama and who managed to escape during the night of Wednesday, 9 June. They said that they were going to be executed in the fortress itself and that one of their companions was killed while trying to escape.'

'The note from the Chairman of the Commission and the reply from the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the National Reconstruction Government are attached.

'Santo Domingo, 10 June 1965.

'Sir, 'The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has received new substantial charges about the serious events which occurred in the past weeks in the vicinity of the "Las haras" estate, which I reported to you orally the day before yesterday and yesterday. s/6433 English Page 3

'You informed me that the National Reconstruction Government had ordered searching investigations in order to verify the truth of the charges made to the Commission.

'I should he grateful if you would transmit to me as soon as possible any information obtained on this matter and particularly on whether it has ."been possible to identify the persons guilty of the violations of human rights which have been reported.

'Accept, Sir, etc.

Manuel Bianchi Chairman of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights 'Dr. Horacio Vicioso Soto 'Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs 'National Reconstruction Government'

1 Secretariat of State for Foreign Affairs 'Santo Domingo, 10 June 1965

1 Sir, 'I have the honour to refer to your note of today's date concerning events which supposedly occurred in the past weeks in the vicinity of the "Las haras" estate and to enclose herewith documentation from the Secretariat of State for the Armed Forces and National Police which shows, as a result of the first investigations made, that the events reported were possibly the work'of a small group of armed civilians who, under cover of darkness and in violation of the law, are continuing to thrash defenceless citizens living in zones bordering on the capital where they took refuge after escaping from the policing carried out by the armed forces to restore order in the sector north of Santo Domingo.

'In the interest of obtaining an exhaustive clarification of these events, the National Reconstruction Government has ordered an additional investigation by the Office of the Procurator General of the Republic and I shall be glad to inform you of the results, since the Government intends to prevent a repetition of acts similar to those reported, as is shown by the instructions given by the Secretariat of State for the Armed Forces to its military posts to intensify their watchfulness in the zone to the north of the city where the events reported supposedly occurred.

'Accept, Sir, etc.

Horacio Vicioso Soto Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

'Dr. Manuel Bianchi, 'Chairman of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, 'Santo Domingo.' English Page k

(end of the quotation from the press communique and continuation of the message frcm the Secretary General) "The Command of the Inter-American Peace Force dispatched an armed troop patrol this afternoon, 10 June, to watch over the evidence of the violations of human rights committed at the "Las haras" estate and also to make the appropriate investigations pending the arrival of the commission of expert criminologists which the Secretary General of the OAS "by cable this afternoon arranged to have sent to Santo Domingo.

Jose A. Mora"

Accept, Sir, etc.

William SAWDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States UNITED NATIONS Distr. , GENERAL U1 1 KP Ii T! Yy /~\ I I k I /- I I epKz June 1965 C U U IN L I L Sfc^ ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 16 JUNE 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance with Article 54 United Nations Charter., I have the honour to transmit to you, for information of the Security Council, cable message No, 166 from the Chairman of the Inter-American Ccmmission on' Human Rights addressed to the President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs:

"Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation

"I have the honour to transmit to you; and through you, Sir, to the Tenth Meeting of Consultation, the following summary of activities of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights:

'Summary of activities of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

Professor Manuel Bianchi.

The Chairman of the Inter-American Ccmmission on Human Rights, acting on "behalf of that inter-American-"body, has conducted a broad programme of activities in the Dominican Republic with a view to promoting and facilitating respect for the individual rights of the Dominican people.

With the advice and assistance of a number of secretariat officials, the Commission has visited the capital of the country and extensive inland areas.

In two weeks of activity it has "been able to observe closely the situation with respect to human rights in the Republic and to assess in detail the climate that prevails in the country in that regard.

The Commission established immediate contact with the Constitutional Government and the National Reconstruction Government, securing frcm "both the signing of a document under which they solemnly undertook to respect fundamental human rights, to recognize the moral authority of the Commission and to extend to it every facility necessary for the complete discharge of its mission.

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In. a spirit of impartiality and loyalty to the principles laid down in the American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man, the Commission "believes that it has served the legitimate interests of the Dominican people in defence of the most sacred individual rights.

In keeping with this attitude, it has visited prisons and detention centres in the capital and inland, interviewed large numbers of political prisoners, received hundreds of complaints and claims in connexion with alleged violations of human rights, and dealt with these claims so that in many cases the desired ends were achieved.

During this fortnight the Commission conversed with the civilian and military authorities of both tendencies, brought urgent problems to their attention and interceded on behalf of many persons imprisoned or persecuted for political reasons.

The Commission gained admission to prison cells and detention chambers, accompanied by photographers, in order to ascertain the situation of the detained and gather information for the effective performance of its task. Thus it was able to verify the physical conditions of many prisoners and to obtain first-hand knowledge of their problems and needs. As a result, a set of graphic documents exists describing the Commission's work at Santo Domingo and inland.

The Commission was also able to facilitate the departure from the country of a number of citizens, secure adequate protection for the lives of others and keep the relatives of prisoners and the public at large regularly informed of the activities in which it was engaged, by means of press communiques and personal contact with the persons concerned.

To date the Commission has visited the prisons of the national police and la Victoria, San Isidro and. Haina in the zone of the National Reconstruction Government, and the prisons of the Ozama fortress, the Palace of Justice and the Salome Urena School for Girls in the zone occupied by the Constitutional Government. It also visited the prisons and fortresses of San Francisco de Macoris, la Vega, Barahona, Santiago de los Caballeros and Puerto Plata, inland.

The Commission was provided throughout with extensive facilities for the discharge of its responsibilities and in many cases it proceeded in the company of foreign reporters and photographers who reported freely on the Commission's work.

Apart from the complaints and claims connected with human rights violations in the strict sense, the Commission received claims for material loss and damage to property from many citizens affected by the present situation. In these cases the Commission was able to advise the English Page 3

claimants in order to facilitate the settlement of their problems. In this connexion it conducted an inspection tour of the urban area surrounding the Palacio Nacional, where major damage was suffered by residents. Moreover, many public employees appeared before the Commission to request payment of their salaries. The same was so of members of the Dominican armed forces who,, having been taken prisoner for political reasons, were prevented from obtaining the pay due them. In all cases the Commission is doing its utmost to see that these persons receive appropriate payment.

The United Nations mission at Santo Dcmingo transmitted to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights a large number of files containing complaints of human rights Violations, which it will be primarily the Commission's responsibility to consider.

In the particular case of the "Haras" estate near Villa Mella, where it is alleged that a large number of persons were executed, the Commission proceeded to the spot to carry out a direct inspection immediately upon learning of the matter. It also succeeded in making arrangements for an inter-American force to guard the area pending the arrival of the commission of criminologists which is to ascertain the exact nature of the events. This commission, appointed "by Dr. Jose A.-Mora, the Secretary General of the OAS, is composed of three criminologists: Dr. Daniel Schweitzer, former Ambassador of Chile to the United Nations, Dr. Alfonso Quiros of Mexico and Dr. Jorge Avendano of Peru.

The commission will arrive at Santo Domingo on Thursday or Friday • of this week.

During the first fortnight of activity I received and examined more than 700 individual complaints of human rights violations. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, represented in the Dominican Republic by its Chairman, Professor Manuel Bianchi, will continue to defend the rights of the human person and to seek faithfully their observance and respect in the Dominican Republic in accordance with the mandate conferred upon it by all the American States on its establishment in I960.

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will submit during the coming week a preliminary report on the human rights situation in the Dominican Republic, to be brought to the knowledge of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation and subsequently circulated, Santo Domingo, 15 June 1965.'"

Accept, Sir, etc. William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States UNITESECURITD NATIONY S

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TELEGRAM DATED l6 JUNE 1965 STROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance Article 54 United Nations Charter I have honour -to transmit to you, .for information of Security Council, following text of cable No. l68 received from ad hoc Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers -of Foreign Affairs: "Cable Ho. l68 The representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the Dominican Republic has been in close touch with the situation and is fully aware of the unfortunate events of today. His military advisers and other members of his staff have been in close contact with representatives of the parties involved in today's fighting. He obtained from the parties the expression of their willingness for a cessation of hostilities. In close co-operation with the Inter-American Force and its Commander, General Alvim , and with the concurrence of Colonel Caamano, the Secretary-General's representative has received assurances that fighting should cease in Santo Domingo as of 2030 hours tonight. The United Nations representative is endeavouring to implement this agreement . " Following is text statement issued by ad hoc Committee morning 16 June: "With respect to the attacks yesterday on the IAPF by the forces of Colonel Caamano, their cessation last evening and the statement made in connexion therewith by a United Nations spokesman, the ad hoc Committee wishes to make the following statement. Both the committee and General Alvim, Commander of the IAPF, welcomed the supplementary appeals of the representatives of the United Nations Secretary- General to Colonel Caamano to cease his firing on the IAPF and we are confident that these efforts contributed appreciably toward convincing Colonel Caamano to do so, as he advised General Alvim headquarters direct early last evening.

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!Tha sole -uurpose of the IAPF is as set forth in the resolution of 6 May 1935 of t3ae Tenth Meeting, 'in a spirit of democratic impartiality that of co-operating in the restoration of normal condition in the Dominican Republic, in maintaining the security of its inhabitants and the inviolability of human rights, and in the establishment of an atmosphere of peace and conciliation that will permit the functioning of democratic institutions'. Abiding strictly by the terms of this mandate, the IAPF has consistently maintained a peaceful posture, even in the face of more than 900 unprovoked violations of the cease fire by the forces of Colonel Caamano, costing a number of lives and" a large number of wounded among IAPF personnel. The IAPF has taken military action only when fired upon or attacked and then has responded only to the extent necessary to protect the lives of its personnel. This principle will continue to govern its behaviour. If'the IAPF is not fired upon or attacked, there will be no shooting. There is, therefore, no special agreement governing the behaviour of the IAPF, nor in view of the mandate by which it is governed is there need of one. Ad Hoc Committee .Ilmar Penna Marinho Special Delegate of Brazil Ramon de Clairmont. Duenas Special Delegate of El Salvador Ellsworth Bunker Special Delegate of the United States" Accept, Excellency, ete.

Jose A. MORA Secretary General Organization of American States UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY S/6450/Corr.l COUNCIL 17 June 1965 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

TELEGRAM DATED l6 JUNE 1965 FRCM THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

Corrigendum

The following should "be inserted after the words "Cable No. 168": "Following is text of statement issued to press by United Nations press adviser ORTIZ:"

65-1^923 UNITED NATIONS SECURITY ~™.~ »•*•

COUNCIL m^±E£3ir 16 June 1965 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

TELEGRAM DATED l6 JUNE 19^5 FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance Article 5^ United Nations Charter I have honour to transmit to you, for information of Security Council, following text of a message of l6 June received from the ad hoc Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs:

"Information Bulletin No. 56

Statement ty General H.P. Alvim on cease-fire negotiations

'Regarding a statement by e United States spokesman about cease-fire negotiations during the attack on the IAPF (Inter-American Peace Forces) by Caamano forces on 15 June I declare that I have not authorized any member of the United Nations to negotiate in my name with the Caamano forces.

Yesterday afternoon two United Nations observers came to IAPF headquarters while I was conferring with members of the Organization of American States ad hoc Committee. In the presence of the OAS Ambassadors I told United Nations observers that any negotiations undertaken in the Dominican Republic would be by the OAS committee and not by the commander of the IAPF.

The two United Nations observers asked that I agree to a cease fire at 2030 hours. I informed them that my forces would cease returning fire the moment that they ceased receiving it.

I repeat that I have not authorized anyone from the United Nations to negotiate in my name with the Caamano forces.' Aft Hoc Committee Itmar Penna Marinho Special Delegate of Brazil Ramon de Clairmont Duenas Special Delegate of El Salvador Ellsworth Bunker Special Delegate of the United States" 65-1^0 y... English Page 2

Accept, Excellency, etc,

Jose A. Secretary General Organization of American States UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL

SECURITY S/6451/Corr.l 17 June 1965 COUNCIL ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

TELEGRAM DATED l6 JUNE 1965 FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

Corrigendum

In the first line of the first paragraph under "Statement by General H-P. Alvim on cease-fire negotiations", the words "a United States spokesman" should read: "a United Nations spokesman".

65-1^930 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL COUNCIL 17 June 1965 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

TELEGRAM DATED l6 JUKE 1965 FROM THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance Article 5^ of the United Nations Charter I have the honour to transmit to you,, for information of Security Council., the following additional report on the shooting on June fifteenth received from the Ad Hoc Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs.

"No- 169

Following additional report on shooting on June 15, submitted by General Alvim:

'1. I refer to my preliminary report on the shooting by Caairano Forces against position of the IAPF on June 15, 19^5- There follows a further report on yesterday's events, based on more complete information than was available when I prepared my report to you yesterday:

The first fire from Caamafio Forces was initiated at 0730 against elements of the IAPF screening the east bank of the Ozama River. Over 1,000 rounds of small arms, including a few mortar rounds, were received before the IAPF troops returned the fire. Firing along the river continued all morning.

2. At 0730 the Caamano Forces opened fire on checkpoint 2 from positions to the south of the Loc and east of Avenida Duarte, the fire coming primarily from buildings as well as a park in the area. After three attacks by Caanano Forces and the wounding of two U.S. soldiers, the IAPF Forces returned the fire. Between 0830 and 0900 IAPF positions on the Loc west of Avenida Duarte came under fire, as well as IAPF positions in the vicinity of the power plant and Duarte Bridge. In the initial firing at the Duarte Bridge, a civilian woman was killed in the Loc by fire from Caaitanos Forces. Heavy firing began at approximately 0915 all along the center

65-1V778 S/6U52 English Page 2 of the Loc and continued until about 1130. In the meantime, I approved a plan of manoeuvre to eliminate the source of fire by Caamano Forces. This plan was initiated by IAPF Forces at 1100, and consisted of moving -west and south from its positions around the power plant. By 1330 the IAPF Forces had secured a line running southeast from the Loc along Calle Licey to the junction -with Calle Caracas, then to the southwest to Calle Saltetopa, then along the street to Avenida Mella, continuing southeast to Calle Gral. Cabral and esst to the river. In this fight, the Caaicano Forces used small arms, .30 and -50 calibre machine guns, 3-5 rocket launchers, mortars, 20 mm guns and 37 nun tank guns. In this advance, the IAPF Forces suffered 23 casualties, sixteen of which occurred at one time when a platoon was caught in the open on the top of a large .building by .50 calibre machine-gun fire. This advance was necessary for two reasons: (l) to neutralize the main source of fire by Caarrano Forces east of Avenida Duarte which has been a constant source of provocation by Caamano Forces even during last week, the quietest on record - and (2) to provide a buffer zone around the power plant, a key facility, whose security has been inadequate.

The power plant has been a special target of the Caamano Forces from the very beginning. With the new line, the IAPF now holds defensible high ground with quite adequate observation.

3- The Caamano Forces subsequently withdrew from the area immediately south of checkpoint 2, and the block between Barahona and Caracas became an abandoned no-man's land. In order to straighten the southern boundary of the Loc and neutralize the area which had been the source of constant provocation, I authorized the moving of the boundary approximately two blocks south so that the line now extends from the junction of Calle Montecristi and Calle Pimentel along Montecristi- Caracas to its junction with Calle Saltetopa. This new line was secured with practically no resistance at l6l5-

h. The operation described above cost the IAPF Forces 2 KIA (killed in action), 28 WIA (wounded in action), one of whom is serious.

5. In the meantime, beginning at 1225, the Caamano Forces attacked the IAPF positions at checkpoint 5 on Avenida Bolivar and the IAPF positions around the palace. The IAPF Forces returned the fire. As you will recall, you were with me in the vicinity when this incident occurred. You happened to be in English Page 3

the vicinity at a"bout 1815 when checkpoint 6 on Avenida Independencia came under attack. Periodic firing broke out after darkness in this vicinity and continued into the early evening hours. One IAPF Brazilian officer was wounded in this action at the palace.

Hugo Panasco Alvim_, General of the army commanding'

Supplementing the report of General Alvim, ad hoc Committee wishes to state the following: 1. The defensive measures mentioned in paragraph 3 of General Alvim's report, concerning the moving of the "boundary were discussed with and approved "by the ad hoc Committee before action was taken. As of this moment the IAPF continues to hold the new positions established yesterday pending satisfactory assurances from Colonel Caamano that this type of violation of the ceasefire, resulting in death and injury to civilians and military personnel, will not occur again. 2. Contrary to reports which gained circulation yesterday, the forces of the GNR were in no way Involved in the action. Specifically with reference to the presence of CUE naval units standing off the harbour of Santo Eomingo, we can report that at no time did they fire into the Caamano Zone. General Imbert called the ad hoc Committee to his office at 3-30 p.m. yesterday to express regret over the senseless action initiated by Caamano Forces and to renew his pledge that the GHR Forces would strictly observe the ceasefire. 3. With reference to Mr. Cury's inference in his telegram to the United Nations of June 15 that the ad hoc Committee had deliberately failed to keep its appointment with Colonel Caamano, we wish to point out that due to the shooting •taking place in the area it was not advisable for us to enter the Caamaao Zone. Mr. Antonio Guzman, who was to accompany us to Colonel Caamano's headquarters, counselled against our making the trip. ¥e received the same advice from General Rikhye, who was obliged to leave the Zone because of the firing, just before the time of our appointment. English Page h k. The meeting between Colonel Caamano and representatives of the constitutional government and. the Committee took place this morning at 10.30 at their headquarters. The Committee declined to accept the charges by Colonel Caamano alleging the responsibility of the IAPF for yesterday's events. The Committee expressed that its sole object is to seek the establishment of a climate of peace and conciliation and to assist the Dominican people in the establishment of a government acceptable to them. The question of the continued holding of new position by the IAPF was not raised by Colonel Caamano.

AD HOC COMMITTEE Eamon de Clairmont Duemas, Ambassador, Representative of El Salvador Ilmar Penna Marinho, Ambassador, Representative of Brazil Ellsworth Bunker, Ambassador, Representative of the United States"

Accept; etc.

Jose A.- Mora Secretary General Organization of American States UNITED HATIONS Distr. GENERAL

SECURITY S/6455 17 June 1965 COUNCIL ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

TELEGRAM DATED 17 JUNE 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE- SECRETARY- GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance with Article 5^ of "the United Nations Charter I have the honour to transmit to you, for information of Security Council, the following text of cable number 171 received from the Ad Hoc Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs.

"Following is text of 3rd Report from General Alvim to Committee re today's incidents:

"1. At 1515 hours this afternoon Caamano forces attacked IAPF position in the vicinity of the power plant killing or>2 US sold.ier and wounding several others. This attack was completely unprovoked and the resulting casualties were completely without reason.

"2. I have just reiterated my orders to the forces of the IAPF that only that force absolutely necessary be used to answer these unprovoked attacks.

"3. In the attacks perpetrated yesterday "by Caamano, IAPF forces withheld fire altogether in several instances.

"4. My reiteration of orders is not necessary to my forces but rather to illustrate my determination to establish the ambience necessary for peaceful conclusion to the Dominican situation.

"5. The above is my determination.

"6. Furthermore at 1900 hours a Brazilian soldier was wounded, by sniper fire and at 2000 hours IAPF forces were again attacked by violently (sic). We returned Caamano's fire. The action was brief.

Signed Hugu Panasco Alvim General of the Army, Commanding."

Accept, Excellency, etc.

(Signed) William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States UNITED NATIONS Distr.

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CABLE DATED 18 JUKE 1965 FRCM THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

H.E. U Thant, Secretary-General of the United Nations, New York In accordance with Article 5^- United Nations Charter I have honour to transmit to you, for information of Security Council, the following cables dispatched "by the Ad Hoc Committee this day from Santo Domingo concerning a "Proposal of the Ad Hoc Committee for the solution of the Dominican crisis" and "Declaration to the Dominican people1'.

"Cable dated 18 June from the Ad Hoc Committee to the President of the Tenth Meeting.

"H.E. Mr. Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa, President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Washington

"Proposal of the Ad Hoc Committee for the solution of the Dominican crisis

In pursuance of the mandate entrusted to it, the Ad Hoc Committee,, composed of representatives of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the American Republics, has, since its arrival in the Dominican Republic on 5 June 1965, undertaken extensive exploratory conversations with the contending sides and with a large number of individuals and groups from various sectors of the population and various sections of the country. Despite existing divergencies, the Committee has been able to observe a general reaction against possible resumption of fighting and a deep yearning for the restoration of a climate of peace and conciliation enabling the country to return to democratic institutional life so that the Dominican people may freely express their will and shape their own destiny. The Organization of American States is sincerely committed to helping the Dominican people in the attainment of this vital objective. As a result of its conversations and study of the present situation, the Committee is convinced that the best way of achieving this objective is through free and democratic elections. To this end, the Committee presents herewith for the consideration of the parties and of the Dominican people as a whole the following plan of action: 65-15101 S/61J-57 English Page 2

1. Elections General elections for the President and Vice-President of the Republic, members of the Rational Congress and municipal authorities will be held throughout the country. In order to allow sufficient time for the restoration of a climate of peace and tranquillity necessary for carrying out the electoral process, the date set for these elections -will "be no earlier than six months "but no later than nine months frcm the present date, so that the period will "be as short as possible and have a known and fixed termination date.

In these elections all political parties and their candidates who register with the electoral "beard will "be able to participate, and will enjoy full freedom of speech and assembly. 2. ' Preparation for the electoral process and OAS assistance In order that such elections may be free and reflect the will of the Dominican people, the Organization of American States, through its competent organs,, will co-operate fully in the preparation and holding of the elections and will provide the assistance which may be requested of it.

An OAS technical advisory electoral commission composed of jurists and experts frcm the member States of the Organization, will be established immediately. In its work the commission may draw upon the experience of the, OAS electoral commission which co-operated with the Dominican people in the preparation and holding of the elections of December 1962. The commission will co-operate in all aspects of the technical preparations that may be required. The commission will observe the entire electoral process, including the elections themselves, and the verification of the results of voting. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, which will be provided with the necessary staff, will maintain a headquarters at Santo Domingo throughout the pre-electoral period and will be available to all Dominicans in order to receive and investigate any complaints of violations of the fundamental human and political rights of the people. The relevant provisions of the American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man, which both parties have already pledged themselves to observe, will be accepted by all military and civilian authorities and by all political parties and their candidates participating in the elections. During the entire electoral process the Inter-American Peace Force, reduced to numbers strictly necessary to carry out its mission, will supplement the efforts of the Dominican authorities in the maintenance of peace.

J. General amnesty and restoration of peace

In a spirit of reconciliation, a full amnesty will be granted to all who have participated in the civil strife, provided that they will surrender their arms and declare their readiness to live in peace and harmony with their fellow citizens. The Organization of American States will give assistance to any who wish to leave the country and will take the necessary steps to obtain safe conducts for them. GM57 English Page 3

The Dominican armed forces will return to their quarters and will remain subject to the authority of the provisional government which will "be established. They will refrain from any political activity.

The Organization of American States and all responsible authorities will call upon the irregular forces on "both sides to surrender their arms and return to their homes and normal pursuits. The Organization of American States will receive custody of these arms and will establish arms collection stations. 4. Provisional government In order to "bring the country to elections it is necessary to establish, as soon as possible, a provisional government which will exercise authority over the entire Dominican territory until the elected government has been installed, and which will: (a) assume immediate responsibility for the maintenance of law and order and ensure respect for human rights;

(b) restore the normal functioning of public administration;

(c) institute urgent and necessary programmes for the rehabilitation and development of the economic and social life of the country;

(d) represent the Dominican nation in the international community.

In order for the provisional government to carry out its caretaker functions and ensure an impartial atmosphere during the entire electoral process, it should represent all sectors of the country. The Committee will hold conversations with political groups and community leaders in order to contribute to the formation of the provisional government.

5. OAS assistance for the provisional government Once the provisional government has been established, the Ad Hoc Committee will recommend to the Tenth Meeting of Consultation that the Governments of all member States of the Organization of American States should grant it immediate recognition. The provisional government will then be in a position to receive, through the Organization, extensive technical and economic assistance for the initiation Of its national rehabilitation programmes.

6. Institutional act

Without prejudice to the constitutional instrument under which the Dominican people decide to be governed following the elections, the provisional government can best be provided with the basis for exercising its political and administrative authority through the temporary application of an institutional act, drawn from the relevant provisions of the 1963 Constitution, which are essentially those of the 1962 Constitution in these respects. English Page k

A group of distinguished Dominican jurists could "be entrusted with the immediate preparation of a draft of the institutional act.

7. Constituent assembly It is the conviction of the Committee that it rests with the Dominican people to decide the constitutional issue. In accordance with this principle a constituent assembly will he convened within six months following the installation of the elected government in order to take a decision on the constitutional issue. The Congress, once elected, will determine the method "by which the constituent assembly will he formed.

The Committee hopes that, in a spirit of patriotism and democracy, this plan will receive the support of the leaders of the contending parties and of all the Dominican people.

Santo Domingo, 18 June 1965.

Ilmar Penna Marinho Special Delegate of Brazil Ad Hoc Committee

Ramon de Clairmont Duenas Special Delegate of El Salvador Ellsworth Bunker Special Delegate of the United States of America" S/6U57 English Page 5 *

"Cable dated 18 June frcm the Ad Hoc Committee to the President of the Tenth Meeting

"Santo Domingo, 18 June 1965

"H.E. Mr. Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa, President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Washington, B.C.

"Declaration to the Dominican people

"The representatives of the Organization of American States in the Dominican Republic, speaking on "behalf of the regional community, address the following declaration and appeal to the Dominican people:

The American Republics comprise a family of nations and are bound together by close spiritual and material ties. What affects one member of the family necessarily affects all the other members. The American community has been deeply disturbed by the fratricidal strife in the Dominican Republic. We are here because of this concern. We have not come to take sides in the struggle. The re-establishment of peace is what we seek. Cur mission is not intervention^ but rather conciliation.

The Organization of American States is no stranger to the Dominican people. It has shared in the struggle for freedom which you have sustained for so many years. 'In cities and hamlets throughout the land the Organization of American States stands for impartiality, respect for human rights, assistance to the needy and defence of the democratic process. We come in the same spirit to help the Dominican people in this moment of crisis. In an effort to understand the current situation we have spoken to Dominicans from all walks of life and of all persuasions. Vie recognize the patriotism and valour that have gone into the struggle. We understand the causes and objectives which have brought Dominicans to take up arms. We know the price that has been paid in human lives. We appreciate the fact that those who live do not want to break faith with those who have died. We realize that convictions are passionately held and that divisions run deep.

But we also sense the longings of countless numbers of Dominicans not actively engaged in the struggle. They do not want a solution imposed by force of arms. Their desire is for a peaceful solution emanating from the will of the people. At this moment they ask for peace to resume their normal lives, assurances of respect for individual rights, and guarantees for democratic institutions to function again. We interpret these to be the aspirations of the great majority of the Dominican people. We are confident that these aspirations have the support of all the peoples of the hemisphere. SM57 . English ' ,^r , Page 6

We''hav^: 'eI examined different possibilitieI * *' s in an effort to find a "basis, for understanding between the contending sides. We have also held extensive conversations with the leaders of the two groups in an effort to determine the possibility of reaching a formula satisfactory to both. We regret to say that we have not found agreement on the fundamental issues.

We are confident, however? that there is a solution that all democratic men and women of goodwill can support. This is to let the Dominican people decide the crucial issues for themselves through early general elections. The Organization of American States is ready and willing to play a major role in this undertaking, as it did in 1962.

We therefore propose to the Dominican people the following:

1. The holding of general elections with Organization of American States supervision in a period of six to nine months, the minimum time required to make the necessary arrangements.

2. The opportunity for all leaders of democratic parties abroad to return to the country under safeguards of the Organisation of American States in order that they may participate in the political lift of the nation, including the elections.

J. The immediate termination of the armed struggle, with the return of all members of the regular armed forces to their barracks and irregular forces to their homes, under the supervision of the Organization of American States.

h. The surrender to the Organization of American States of all arms in the hands of the civil population. For this purpose there will be established arms collection stations of the Organization of American States.

5- The reopening of all commercial and industrial establishments throughout the country and the return of all employees to their customary places of work.

6. The formation of a provisional government which will convoke general elections and prepare an institutional act which will serve as a provisional charter until the people decide the constitutional issue through a constituent assembly which will meet following the elections.

The Organization of American States for its part assures the Dominican people that it stands ready to carry out the programme described below in establishing a climate propitious for the holding of free elections and thereby helping the country to return to political normalcy and to initiate economic recovery:

1. The creation of an OAS electoral commission to work closely with the OAS electoral control board and supervision of the electoral process.

2. The continuation of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in the Dominican Republic to assure respect for political rights throughout the electoral period. S/6U5T English Page 7

3- The immediate establishment of an expanded programme of economic and technical assistance to promote the recovery of the nation and to help it to solve its most urgent economic and social problems.

In making the foregoing proposals we do not ask the Dominican people to cease the struggle for their freedom. What we ask is that the solution should not be imposed by force of arms, by hatred;, by imprisonment, by persecution or by death. We want no one to surrender his ideals under the threat of force. We desire, instead, that the political struggle should continue, but that it be decided by ballots, not bullets. Let the will of the people freely expressed determine the destiny of the nation. In this way the decision of the majority will prevail and the rights of the minority will be respected. Violence will give way to reason.

In making this proposal we appeal to all Dominicans to help save their country from further suffering and bloodshed:

We ask those who fight to lay down their arms and return to their barracks or to their homes, public employees to return to their post to re-establish all public services, labour and management to restore the economic life of the nation, political leaders to rally their followers to the cause of peace through free elections, teachers to instil in their students Dominican brotherhood, the clergy to heal the spiritual wounds caused by civil strife.

In conclusion, we address a sincere, urgent appeal to all patriotic Dominicans of democratic conviction and goodwill to take this path to national reconciliation. The Dominican people long for peace and freedom. This is the hour of decision. Santo Domingo, 18 June

Ilmar Penna Marinho Special Delegate of Brazil Ad Hoc Committee

Ramon de Clairmont Euenas Special Delegate of El Salvador

Ellsworth Bunker Special Delegate of the United States of America" Accept, Sir, etc,

(Signed) Jose A. MORA Secretary General Organization of American States UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY _ _ S/6468 COUNCIL «£»«« ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 22. JUNE 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED MTIONS

In accordance with Article 5^ United Nations Charter, I have the honour to transmit to you, for information of Security Council, the following text of a message received today by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs; "His Excellency Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa, Chairman of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation. "We are continuing our interviews with prominent Dominican citizens and leaders not connected with the parties, and various aspects of the proposal have been considered. The prevailing trend is one of calm and there have been no further breaches of the cease-fire. Attempts are being made to solve the frequent problems arising from the prevailing situation and orders are given to the unified command as necessary. Tomorrow we hope to receive from the Constitutionalist Government a reply to the proposal made by the Ad Hoc Committee. As regards the activities of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, the latter visited Headquarters Inter-American Peace Force this afternoon to deal with some problems arising in security zone connected with safeguarding fundamental human rights. Later Commission was received by Secretary for Foreign Affairs National Reconstruction Government and ideas were exchanged on various aspects Commission's work and on specific cases of complaints received by Commission. Commission on Human Rights continued its activities and took measures to ensure respect fundamental human rights. The Commission received during the day ninety-four persons with complaints and petitions relating to human rights. Jose A. Mora Secretary General of the Organization of American States." Accept, Sir,, etc. William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States

65-15553 UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY 3/61(69 23 June 1965 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

LETTER DATED 17 JUNE 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance with Article 5^- of the Charter of the United Nations, and as agreed at the Fifteenth Plenary Session of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, held yesterday, I have the honour to send you herewith, for the information of the members of the Security Council, the statement made at the aforementioned session by Dr. Jose A. Mora, the Secretary General of this Organization. Accept, Sir, etc.,

(Signed) William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General

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STATEMENT BY DR. JOSE A. MORA, SECRETARY GENERAL OF OAS, AT THE FIFTEENTH PLENARY SESSION OF THE MEETING OF CONSULTATION OF MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, HELD ON , 16 JUNE 1965

Mr. Chairman, I wish first of all to thank the Tenth Meeting of Consultation, and especially its Chairman, for the demonstrations of support and confidence which have enabled me to perform the task entrusted to mej and I express at this point my deep gratitude to all those Ambassadors who, at one time or another, have spoken in support of my work. Secondly, I wish to state that I propose to return to the Dominican Republic next Saturday in order to continue to discharge my responsibility towards the Special Committee which is working there, and in order to fulfil all the various obligations which the Organization of American States has assumed through the General Secretariat, with its staff at Santo Domingo. With regard to yesterday's events I can obviously add nothing to the reports which have been received and which are very comprehensive. I was leaving Santo Domingo en route for the airport at the time the firing started. The reports which have just been read amply testify to the manner in which both- the Unified Command and the Special Committee have taken all details into account in order to inform this Meeting. It has been said that a somewhat more specific explanation is needed regarding the objectives pursued in the work done so far, both by the Committees appointed by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation and by the Secretary General. Those objectives are defined in the resolutions of the Meeting of Consultation itself, and it is in obedience to those directives that work was begun and is continuing. The first aim was, of course, to bring about a cease-fire, to save human lives, to provide all-round protection for all property, for men, women and children and for Embassies, and to render humanitarian aid to the people of the Dominican Republic. All this has been done, initially by the first Committee to go there, then through the Secretary General and now through the Special Committee as well. The cease- fire is fundamental and has been the main preoccupation of all the representatives who have been to the spot. There can be no thought of a return to normal while firing continues. The cease-fire, which was first secured in a very provisional form by the Nuncio - initially with my help - and which was then ratified in the S/6U69 English Page 3

Act of Santo Domingo together with other fundamental principles embodied therein (such as the evacuation of asylees, which was amply achieved; respect for the Safety Zone; the designation of the Safety Zonej and a series of obligations with which the parties undertook to comply), marked the first step in establishing an atmosphere approaching normality, in which it was possible to begin negotiations for a political formula. The cease-fire was maintained in the precarious conditions which are natural in such situations, and it had come to be more firmly maintained in recent weeks. As General Alvim's report well states, the last week was one of those with fewest reports of violations of this kind. At the same time an effort has been made in defence of human rights. Many reports of violations had been coming in> and we found it necessary to request the presence of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in the person of Dr. Manuel Bianchi, its Chairman, accompanied by Secretariat officials. The Inter-American Commission on Human Eights has worked hard and very effectively. It has visited prisons] it has saved people; it has travelled through the country; it has been to the places where the acts were reported to have taken place; it has found that serious acts have been committed, to the point where it took immediate action to request the dispatch of a criminological mission. I think Dr. Alfonso Quiros, the Mexican member, will have reached Santo Domingo today and that the mission will be brought up to strength by Friday with the arrival of Dr. Daniel Schweitzer of Chile and Dr. Avendano of Peru. We wish to carry out in this way thorough investigations into some incidents which have been noted and which show that extremely serious cases have occurred. Moreover the reports have come from various sources and I think we must broaden these investigations in order to find out everything that has happened there. Meanwhile, as I was saying, the institution of a cease-fire made it possible to establish contact with the parties and to hold consulations with all sectors of opinion. The Committee at present in Santo Domingo is performing a highly exacting task in this connexion. It has had an opportunity to receive groups representing all sectors of opinion and political leaders; it has also kept in touch with both parties, and may thus be said to have gained an exhaustive knowledge of the factors underlying the difficulties and the differences between the contending sides. English Page 4

With regard to vilations of the cease-fire and of human rights and to reports of other violations of a similar nature, I wish to state that, in accordance with the instructions given to me., I have endeavoured at all times to co-ordinate my work with Dr. Jose Antonio Mayobre, the United Nations representative, who is there accompanied by General Rikhye, of Indian nationality, and now also by Colonel Castro of Ecuador, who has replaced Colonel Cavalcanti of Brazil, as well as by Secretariat officials. He is there solely as an observer and has been active on behalf of the cease-fire, which was also within his terms of reference. I have tried from the first moment on to co-operate and to establish close contact with him. In addition I have frequently been in direct touch with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, both by cable and by telephone, in order to keep him informed of all the work the Organization of American States is doing in these fields. With regard to the fundamental political problem, which will require the crowning effort of all those who have the honour to serve this Tenth Meeting of Consultation in the Dominican Republic, the Committee now working there has, as already stated, been engaged so far in a thorough exploration of all the possibilities. The difficulties, the intransigent positions maintained in this matter by both the Government of National Reconstruction and the Constitutionalist Government, have been made known. Colonel Caamano, in a statement delivered a few days ago, reiterated his position and presented the five points which he regards as essential. He mentioned as essential points, firstly, the restoration of the 19^3 Constitution; secondly^ the retention of the Constitutionalist military leaders in the Armed Forces; thirdly, the maintenance of the Congress - i.e., the Senate and the Chamber - in accordance with the 19^3 Constitution; fourthly, the organization of the Government through democratic men or democratic personalities; and fifthly, the withdrawal of foreign forces„ The Constitutionalist Government has stated these five points repeatedly and has maintained them inflexibly. The position stated on various occasions by the "Government of National Reconstruction", for its part, has been made known here: for example, that it is willing for elections to be held on a date and in a form to be determined by the Organization of American States; that the political leaders of all parties recognized by Dominican electoral law should be permitted to take part in the electoral campaign; and that no member of the Government headed by General Imbert would be able to English Page 5 stand for any political office in any Government formed as a result of the elections. Then the consultations held with other groups of opinion have also opened up various possibilities with a view to fulfilling the fundamental intention of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation, which is to support or propose a formula for peace and conciliation through the establishment of a democratic Government with wide popular support. I hope that the Ad Hoc Committee's efforts will enable it to arrive at specific conclusions in the near future. I am not authorized at the present time to put forward any opinion as to the formulae, which the Committee has not yet presented and which, I am sure., it will put to the Meeting in due course. It must of course be borne in mind that the Committee is a long way from Washington; that communication is very difficult; that there is no easy or continuous way to keep in touch all the time, especially on political formulae which change from one moment to the next and which would make negotiation even more difficult if it was conducted in some sort of constant consultation between the Meeting and the negotiators„ I am sure that the Committee which is working there will make its ideas known to this Meeting in good time. The constitutional problem - i.e., the requirement that the 19o3 Constitution should be brought into force immediately - is one of those presenting the greatest difficulties because, on the one hand, it is very vigorously supported by the Constitutionalist defenders and, on the other, it meets with very strong objections from the other parties. This makes it difficult to establish any specific basis of assurance that the formula will win broad general support. In addition, of course, a study is being made of the Constitution in order to ascertain on which of its provisions there is wide divergence of opinion or on which there will be great difficulty in reaching agreement; to find ways of considering-those provisions; to see what sections could be eliminated, or to find out how to settle this dispute. Within this general context, it must be acknowledged that the movement known as the "Constitutionalist" movement continually makes it clear that its aspiration is for the Constitution in question to allow of social reforms, programmes of structural change long demanded by the Dominican community. This aspiration has gathered great momentum, and its adherents believe that the 19^3 Constitution is the way to bring about those structural changes which - I must admit - are also demanded in other quarters, by other sectors of opinion; though the latter believe that they English Page 6 can "be reached by different routes. What we have dubbed the "Constitutionalist mystique" is certainly a factor to be reckoned with; for the situation shows a clear necessity to carry out social reforms, structural reforms, economic reforms, many of which are embodied in the Alliance for Progress. There could be no better course than to make the effort which OAS wants made to ensure that all this comes to pass in the future, so that, instead of resting content with mere principles, we may encourage such changes; I am sure they will take place in the Dominican Republic some day if, as we all desire, peace and normality are restored. I am not disheartened, nor do I believe that we should take a pessimistic view concerning the final results for which the Organization of American States is striving. We must make every effort to find this formula and not only to restore everyday living conditions to normal for the Dominican people but also to open the way to the planning of the great economic, social and institutional reforms which we all want to see carried out in that country. I believe that, through a democratic process and the restoration of calm, with the co-operation of the great political strength which exists and the general opinion which prevails in the Dominican Republic, and with the co-operation of all men of goodwill who want to work and live in peace, this great aspiration can be fulfilled. In this connexion I am sure the Ad Hoc Committee which is working there is very conscious of these efforts, and that whatever formulae it ultimately proposes as a basis for understanding among the Dominican people will be consonant with the objectives pursued by OAS. This is all I can offer at the moment, in the conviction that the Committee will make known in good time such results as it is able to achieve. UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY 3/61(69 23 June 1965 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

LETTER DATED 17 JUNE 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance with Article 5^ of the Charter of the United Nations, and as agreed at the Fifteenth Plenary Session of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, held yesterday, I have the honour to send you herewith, for the information of the members of the Security Council, the statement made at the aforementioned session by Dr. Jose.A. Mora, the Secretary General of this Organization. Accept, Sir, etc.,

(Signed) William SAWDERS Assistant Secretary General

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STATEMENT BY DR. JOSE A. MOM, SECRETARY GENERAL OF OAS, AT THE FIFTEENTH PLENARY SESSION OF THE MEETING OF CONSULTATION OF MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, HELD ON 16 JUNE 1965

Mr. Chairman, I wish first of all to thank the Tenth Meeting of Consultation, and. especially its Chairman, for the demonstrations of. support and confidence which have enabled me to perform the task entrusted to me; and I express at this point ray deep gratitude to all those Ambassadors who, at one time or another, have spoken in support of my work. Secondly, I wish to state that I propose to return to the Dominican Republic next Saturday in order to continue to discharge my responsibility towards the Special Committee which is working there, and in order to fulfil all the various obligations which the Organization of American States has assumed through the General Secretariat, with its staff at Santo Domingo. With regard to yesterday's events I can obviously add nothing to the reports which have been received and which are very comprehensive. I was leaving Santo Domingo en route for the airport at the time the firing started. The reports which have just been read amply testify to the manner in which both the Unified Command and the Special Committee have taken all details into account in order to inform this Meeting. It has been said that a somewhat more specific explanation is needed regarding the objectives pursued in the work done so far, both by the Committees appointed by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation and by the Secretary General. Those objectives are defined in the resolutions of the Meeting of Consultation itself, and it is in obedience to those directives that work was begun and is continuing. The first aim'was, of course, to bring about a cease-fire, to save human lives, to provide all-round protection for all property, for men, women and children and for Embassies, and to render humanitarian aid to the people of the Dominican Republic. All this has been done, initially by the first Committee to go there, then through the Secretary General and now through the Special Committee as well. The cease- fire is fundamental and has been the main preoccupation of all the representatives who have been to the spot. There can be no thought of a return to normal while firing continues. The cease-fire, which was first secured in a very provisional form by the Nuncio - initially with my help - and which was then ratified in the s/6469 English Page 3

Act of Santo Domingo together with other fundamental principles embodied therein (such as the evacuation of asylees, which was amply achieved; respect for the Safety Zone; the designation of the Safety Zone; and a series of obligations with which the parties undertook to comply), marked the first step in establishing an atmosphere approaching normality, in which it was possible to begin negotiations for a political formula. The cease-fire was maintained in the precarious conditions which are natural in such situations, and it had come to be more firmly maintained in recent weeks. As General Alvim's report well states} the last week was one of those with fewest reports of violations of this kind. At the same time an effort has been made in defence of human rights, Many reports of violations had been coming in, and we found it necessary to request the presence of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in the person of Dr. Manuel Bianchi, its Chairman, accompanied by Secretariat officials. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has worked hard and very effectively. It has visited prisonsj it has saved people; it has travelled through the country; it has been to the places where the acts were reported to have taken place; it has found that serious acts have been committed, to the point where it took immediate action to request the dispatch of a criminological mission. I think Dr. Alfonso Quires, the Mexican member, will have reached Santo Domingo today and that the mission will be brought up to strength by Friday with the arrival of Dr. Daniel Schweitzer of Chile and Dr. Avendano of Peru. We wish to carry out in this way thorough investigations into some incidents which have been noted and which show that extremely serious cases have occurred. Moreover the reports have come from various sources and I think we must broaden these investigations in order to find out everything that has happened there. Meanwhile, as I was saying, the institution of a cease-fire made it possible to establish contact with the parties and to hold consulations with all sectors of opinion. The Committee at present in Santo Domingo is performing a highly exacting task in this connexion. It has had an opportunity to receive groups representing all sectors of opinion and political leaders; it has also kept in touch with both parties, and may thus be said to have gained an exhaustive knowledge of the factors underlying the difficulties and the differences between the contending sides. S/6U69 English Page k

With regard to vilations of the cease-fire and of human rights and to reports of other violations of a similar nature, I wish to state that, in accordance with the instructions given to me, I have endeavoured at all times to co-ordinate my work with Dr. Jose Antonio Mayobre, the United Nations representative, who is there accompanied by General Rikhye, of Indian nationality., and now also by Colonel Castro of Ecuador, who has replaced Colonel Cavalcanti of Brazil, as well as by Secretariat officials. He is there solely as an observer and has been active on behalf of the cease-fire, which was also within his terms of reference. I have tried from the first moment on to co-operate and to establish close contact with him. In addition I have frequently been in direct touch with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, both by cable and by telephone, in order to keep him informed of all the work the Organization of American States is doing in these fields. With regard to the fundamental political problem, which will require the crowning effort of all those who have the honour to serve this Tenth Meeting of Consultation in the Dominican Republic, the Committee now working there has, as already stated, been engaged so far in a thorough exploration of all the possibilities. The difficulties, the intransigent positions maintained in this matter by both the Government of National Reconstruction and the Constitutionalist Government, have been made known. Colonel Gaamano, in a statement delivered a few days ago, reiterated his position and presented the five points which he regards as essential. He mentioned as essential points, firstly, the restoration of the 1963 Constitution; secondly, the retention of the Constitutionalist military leaders in the Armed Forcesj thirdly, the maintenance of the Congress - i.e., the Senate and the Chamber - in accordance with the 19^3 Constitution] fourthly, the organization of the Government through democratic men or democratic personalities; and fifthly, the withdrawal of foreign forces. The Constitutionalist Government has stated these five points repeatedly and has maintained them inflexibly. The position stated on various occasions by the "Government of National Reconstruction", for its part, has been made known here: for example, that it is willing for elections to be held on a date and in a form to be determined by the Organization of American States; that the political leaders of all parties recognized by Dominican electoral law should be permitted to take part in the electoral campaign; and that no member of the Government headed by General Imbert would be able to English Page 5 stand for any political office in any Government formed as a result of the elections, Then the consultations held with other groups of opinion have also opened up various possibilities with a view to fulfilling the fundamental intention of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation, which is to support or propose a formula for peace and conciliation through the establishment of a democratic Government with wide popular support, I hope that the Ad Hoc Committee's efforts will enable it to arrive at specific conclusions in the near future. I am not authorized at the present time to put forward any opinion as to the formulae, which the Committee has not yet presented and which, I am sure, it will put to the Meeting in due course. It must of course be borne in mind that the Committee is a long way from Washington; that communication is very difficult; that there is no easy or continuous way to keep in touch all the time, especially on political formulae which change from one moment to the next and which would make negotiation even more difficult if it was conducted in some sort of constant consultation between the Meeting and the negotiators. I am sure that the Committee which is working there will make its ideas known to this Meeting in good time. The constitutional problem - i.e., the requirement that the 1963 Constitution should be brought into force immediately - is one of those presenting the greatest difficulties because, on the one hand, it is very vigorously supported by the Constitutionalist defenders and, on the other, it meets with very strong objections from the other parties. This makes it difficult to establish any specific basis of assurance that the formula will win broad general support. In addition, of course, a study is being made of the Constitution in order to ascertain on which of its provisions there is wide divergence of opinion or on which there will be great difficulty in reaching agreement; to find ways of considering those provisions; to see what sections could be eliminated, or to find out how to settle this dispute. Within this general context, it must be acknowledged that the movement known as the "Constitutionalist" movement continually makes it clear that its aspiration Is for the Constitution in question to allow of social reforms, programmes of structural change long demanded by the Dominican community. This aspiration has gathered great momentum, and its adherents believe that the 19&3 Constitution is the way to bring about those structural changes which - I must admit - are also demanded in other quarters, by other sectors of opinion; though the latter believe that they S/6U69 English Page 6

can "be reached, by different routes. What we have dubbed the "Constitutionalist mystique" is certainly a factor to be reckoned with; for the situation shows a clear necessity to carry out social reforms, structural reforms., economic reforms, many of which are embodied in the- Alliance for Progress. There could be no better course than to make the effort which OAS wants made to ensure that all this comes to pass in the future^ so that, instead of resting content with mere principles, we may encourage such changes; I am sure they will take place in the Dominican Republic some day if> as we all desire, peace and normality are restored. I am not disheartened, nor do I believe that we should take a pessimistic view concerning the final results for which the Organization of American States is striving. We must make every effort to find this formula and not only to restore everyday living conditions to normal for the Dominican people but also to open the way to the planning of the great economic, social and institutional reforms which we all want to see carried out in that country, I believe that, through a democratic process and the restoration of calm, with the co-operation of the great political strength which exists and the general opinion which prevails in the Dominican Hepublic, and with the co-operation of all men of goodwill who want to work and live in peace, this great aspiration can be fulfilled. In this connexion I am sure the Ad Hoc Committee which is working there is very conscious of these efforts, and that whatever formulae it ultimately proposes as a basis for understanding among the Dominican people will be consonant with the objectives pursued by OAS. This is all I can offer at the moment, in the conviction that the Committee will make known in good time such results as it is able to achieve. UNITED NATIONS Distr. C II t~ II D I T V GENERAL

June 1965 VC- WC} UI I IKIN C V^I I| L riilblTJiul ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 23 JUKE 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY -GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance Article 5^ United Nations Charter I have honour to transmit to you, for information of Security Council, following text of ca"ble So. 200 received from the Ad Hoc Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs and the Secretary General of the OAS:

"Santo Domingo, 23 June 1965

"Wo. 200

"Ambassador Guillermo Seville Sacasa President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation Washington, D.C,

"The Ad Hoc Committee and the Secretary General of the OAS at 10 o'clock this morning interviewed the 'Constitutionalist Government' in order to receive its written reply to the proposal of a solution presented on 18 June. In addition to Mr. Antonio Guzman, who accompanied us to the Constitutionalist zone, those present were Colonel Francisco CaamaSo Deno, Anibal Campagna, Arevalo Cedeno Valdez, Alfredo Conde Pausas, Salvador Jorge Blanco, Hector Aristy, and Jottin Cury, who signed the document on "behalf of the Constitutionalist Government.

"The reply, which in essence is favourable, still contains some points in which the aforesaid Government presents counter -proposals that will- "be duly studied by the Ad Hoc Committee after learning the reply of the 'Government of National Reconstruction', which will be interviewed this afternoon.

"The complete text of the reply of the 'Constitutionalist Government' is as follows :

'Proposal of the Constitutionalist Government of the Dominican Republic to the Ad Hoc Committee of the Organization of American States in reply to the latter 's proposal for a solution of the present national problem.

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'The Constitutionalist Government of the Republic, elected by the National Congress, representative of the will of the people, is pleased to present to the Ad Hoc Committee of the Organization of American States the "basis on. which it considers that democracy in the Dominican Republic should "be solidly and firmly "built. 'The Constitutionalist Government has always desired peace for the Dominican nation. If the unfortunate coup d'etat of September 1963 had not intervened, together with the regrettable consequences that it brought in all parts of the national life, that peace would have been an enduring reality. Unfortunately, the crime committed at that time ruptured the democratic institutionality that a majority of our people, after the tyranny of Trujillo and after immense sacrifices, had achieved. 'The Constitutionalist movement of 2k April of this year signified the explosion of the strong desires of the people to restore that legal order attained through the freest and most exemplary elections known by the Dominicans, held on 20 December 1962, of the 1963 Constitution. 'Between 25 September 1963 and 2.k April 1965, the country lived under a Government that usurped power, denied all public liberties and human rights, perpetrated fraud and squandered the public funds, that was indifferent to the necessary changes in the social, political and economic structures indispensable for guiding our country along the path of progress. 'A few days after the beginning of the Constitutionalist movement, on 28 April, when democracy triumphed over the small sector that never wanted, that still does not want, to respect the will of the majority, the marines and paratroopers of the American army, on orders of their Government, trampled upon the soil of our sovereign nation, opposing this triumph with an attitude that was interventionist and absolutely contrary to the Charter of the United Nations and the principles that constitute the Inter-American system. 'The Organization of American States has 'condemned this action of the Government of the United States of America. With the creation of an Inter-American Peace Force it has, to a great extent, endorsed this serious violation of the sovereignty of a free State. 'The Constitutional Government, at this time once again, formally protests to the Organization of American States for having abrogated, in prejudice to our sovereignty, its own charter which expressly states in article 15 "No State or group of States has the right to intervene, directly or indirectly, for any reason whatever, in the internal or external affairs of any other State. The foregoing principle prohibits not only armed force but also any other form of interference or attempted threat against the personality of the State or against its political, economic and cultural elements," 8/6^4-71 English Page 3

'The Inter-American Force may well tie called a peace force but the name dees not change its illegality. Chapter IV of the Charter of the Organization of American States deals with the pacific settlement of disputes "between States; and not even this., as among States, permits the interference of the regional organization by military force (articles 20, 21, 22 and 25).

'How then, in the face of the superior armed force of the interventionists, the Constitutional Government understands that it must negotiate an agreement that will bring a solution to the Dominican problem. But it also understands, and hopes that the Organisation of American States so understands it, that the agreement should reflect the wishes of our people and our great majority. Only in this way will it be a worthy and democratic agreement.

'To persist in seeking solutions that do not take into account our historic reality is to weaken the future of the Dominican Republic and lead it toward the fratricidal path of civil war and chaos.

'The Constitutionalist Government therefore proposes to the Ad Hoc Committee of the Organization of American States the plan that it considers appropriate for solving the present Dominican conflict, because it offers an effective form of achieving a stable democracy in our country.

11. Holding of elections

'The Constitutionalist Government has been and is now the best defender of free elections. The Constitutionalist movement, which stems from this Government, is nothing more than the result of respect for the free will of the people as expressed in the elections of 20 December 1962.

TIn view of present circumstances, the Constitutional Government is of the opinion that some elections, totally free, participated in by all parties, are an undelayable event in the development of our nation and in the creation of institutions representative of the great and justifiable aspirations of the Dominican people.

'These elections should be held no more than six to nine months after the provisional Government is installed, in order that the life of the nation may be stabilized in a democratic way.

'2. Preparation for the electoral process and assistance from the Organization of American States

'The provisional Government will request from the Organization of American States technical assistance in electoral matters that it considers necessary so that the electoral process has the maximum guarantees and the efforts of the provisional Government to conduct free and impartial elections will be a reality for the Dominican people. s/6471 English Page 1*.

'In like manner, the provisional Government will request the Organization of American States to have the Inter-American Commission on Human Eights keep a mission in Santo Dcmingo throughout the pre-electoral period and until the inauguration of the elected Government in order to receive complaints and carry out investigations in the cases of violation of the individual and political rights of the people. These rights fundamentally are those contained in the American Declaration of Human Rights and Duties of Man and in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the latter proclaimed by the General Assembly of the United Nations.

'On the other hand, the Inter-American Peace Force will withdraw from the country, by a formula of evacuation that will allow of its departure in a period of time not greater than one month after the installation of the provisional Government.

'3- General amnesty and restoration of peace

'The general amnesty is an act of the provisional Government itself. We conceive it as a pardoning of criminal responsibility for the events of the civil war, except for those who beyond the limits of the war committed crimes covered by customary law, under the cover of the current political situation. The latter criminal responsibility should be subject to public action, after acceptance of the complaint presented by the interested party. The spirit of reconciliation, to be effective and create an atmosphere of harmony among the Dominican people, must be just.

'The Constitutional Government understands that in stating in its proposal that "The Organization of American States will give assistance to any who wish to leave the country and will take the necessary action to obtain safe conduct for them" this has been laid down in view of the present situation the country faces and as an exceptional measure, but does not cover the order of public liberty and the respect for human rights that should follow the formation of the provisional Government, enabling nationals to enter and leave the country freely, without the need for safe conduct, for otherwise the provisional Government could directly or indirectly compel nationals to leave the country.

'The armed forces shall be subject to the exclusive authority of the provisional Government, with the Constitutionalist soldiers maintaining their respective ranks, including those that at the time of the outbreak of the Constitutionalist movement were sworn into the armed forces by decree of the Constitutional Government, from which they had been released by cancellations that took place after 25 September 1963.

TThe arms shall be received by the provisional Government which, by virtue of its democratic nature, can create a climate of good faith for the combatants. S/6V/1 English Page 5

Provisional Government

'The provisional Government, "both "basically and in its constitutional elements, should "be the expression of the historic reasons for which the Dominican people have struggled and will struggle to fulfil their "basic mission of bringing about free elections.

'Consequently it cannot "be composed merely of supposed or real political parties or social groups nor should it "be founded solely on the interests of families or special groups.

'The Government must "be composed of men of recognized faith and democratic practice, selected "by virtue of their capabilities or skill in performing the specific functions entrusted to them and "because of the confidence placed in them by the people. Only in this way will it "be possible to fulfil their proper demand for efficiency in the operations of the public administration and their insistence on "being truly represented in the political powers of the State.

'The provisional Government will maintain the Dominican tradition of the presidential system. It will "be composed of a President and a Vice-President. Therefore there will not "be a junta nor council of state nor triumvirates, government "by collegiate bodies which have shown in the very recent past their inability to operate in our country.

'Neither the President nor the Vice-President nor cabinet members will be able to run for elective office in the general elections to be held during their administration.

'Only in this way can the citizens be sure that the impartiality required for the electoral process will be guaranteed.

'In the same manner, the President selected, as' well as the Vice- President and the cabinet members, will have to present, before taking office, a sworn inventory of all their assets.

'In order to comply with its essential mission of leading the country, in an atmosphere of peace, to free elections, the provisional Government to be established, without prejudice to the powers that the institutional act grants them, will exercise its authority in all of the national territory. Consequently it will:

1(a) Assume immediate responsibility for the maintenance of law and order, and insure respect for human rights, public liberties, free enterprise, and the right of property.

'Concerning human rights, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, contained in the Charter of the United Nations, and that of the Rights and Duties of Man of the Organization of American States will prevail to their fullest extent. English. Page 6

' (b) Restore the normal functioning of public administration.

'(c) Institute urgent and necessary programmes for the rehabilitation and development of the economic and social life of the country.

'(d) Represent the Dominican nation in the international community,

'(e) Not compromise the Republic's sovereignty in any way.

'(f) The provisional Government shall not alienate State property in any way.

'(g) Devote itself to the task of preparing for elections, creating to this end the agencies necessary to carry them out successfully.

15. QAS assistance for the provisional Government

'Clearly the provisional Government should immediately take up the task of national recovery, with emphasis on recovery of the national properties affected or destroyed by military activities as well as the initiation and/or continuation of economic development programmes.

'These programmes should be chosen strictly according to their economic productivity and the social benefits (water, housing, etc.) the Dominican people so urgently need. All projects whose purpose is to create a false and short-lived bonanza must be excluded.

'The provisional Government, once established, shall have the full right and authority to resort to any international economic and technical assistance agencies - public and private - that it deems advisable in order to obtain resources to initiate and/or continue the truly productive programmes required for national recovery. Public opinion should be duly informed beforehand regarding all arrangements and negotiations the provisional Government intends to carry out to this end.

'It is understood that the Organization of American States can render valuable co-operation towards these objectives.

'6. Institutional act

'The provisional Government will serve under an institutional act that will be based, in all economic, ethical and social achievements, on the human rights and public freedoms of the Constitution of 1963, which is responsive to an historical and social reality of our people.

'The Constitutional Government will make known to the Ad Hoc Committee the institutional act through which it considers that the Dominican people should be governed transitorily in this period. English Page 7

'The Constitutional Government considers that in order for that institutional act, once approved, to have legal force and for the Republic to overcome the innumerable de facto Governments that we have been suffering from as a result of the collapse of our democratic institutions with the cunning military coup d'etat of 25 September 1963, it should "be voted on "by the national congress. In this way we will all do honour to our tradition and to the juridical conscience of the inter-American system, hit at its foundations by all these events that had their birth on that unlucky date.

'7. Constitutional assembly

'The constitutional problem will be resolved within three months after the elected Government takes office. It is obvious that this should be the longest period for this matter to be determined. Our people have a constitutional sensitiveness of which they have given proof at crucial times in their history. The period indicated should not be lengthened for a solution of a problem that is of the very essence of a sovereign nation.

'To these ends, the congress, once elected, will determine the means by which the constitutional assembly will be formed.

'Santo Domingo, National District, 23 June 1965.

'Francisco A. Caamano Deno President of the Republic

'Dr. Anibal Campagna President of the Senate

'Dr. Arevalo Cedeno Valdez President of the Chamber of Deputies

'Mr. Alfredo Conde Pausas President of the Supreme Court of Justice

'Dr. Salvador Jorge Blanco Attorney General of the Republic

•Hector Aristy Minister of the Presidency

'Dr. Jottin Cury Minister for Foreign Affairs' English Page 3

"Ad Hoc Committee

"Ilmar Penna Marinho Ambassador, Representative of Brazil

"Ramon de Clairmont Duenas Ambassador, Representative of El Salvador

"Ellsworth Bunker Ambassador, Representative of the United States-of America

"Jose' A. Mora Secretary General of the OAS"

Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.

(Signed) William SAWDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/6U71/Corr.l 23 June 1965 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 23 JUNE 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY, GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION 0? AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

Corrigendum

Page g, sixth paragraph Amend to read: "The Organization of American States has not condemned this action of the Government of the United States of America...".

65-15869 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 25 JUNE 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY- GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance with Article 5^ Charter United Nations I have the honour, to transmit to you for information Security Council following text of cable No. from the Ad Hoc Committee and Secretary General of this Organization addressed to the Chairman Tenth Meeting of Consultation: "OAS Santo Domingo, 22 June 1965

"Message No. 20^ "Message to His Excellency Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa Chairman of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation "This afternoon the Ad Hoc Committee and the Secretary General of OAS had an interview with the five members of the Government of National Reconstruction and received that Government's written reply to the proposal, which in essence is favourable. It contains interpretations of some points in the Committee's proposal which need to be clarified and discussed with the members Government National Reconstruction. The Ad Hoc Committee will study the two replies and will endeavour to get into touch with both parties immediately in connexion with observations and suggestions made by them. For information and study members Tenth Meeting Consultation we reproduce below text reply of the Government of National Reconstruction: 'Reply of the Dominican Government to the Ad Hoc Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of American Ministers of Foreign Affairs 'The Government has studied the suggestion presented by the Committee on IS June 1965 in the performance of its mission of good offices for the settlement of the Dominican crisis, and to this end communicates its views to the Committee:

'1. The Government of National Reconstruction is a provisional collegiate Government established on 7 May 1965 and composed of persons who were not parties to the conflict which broke out on 2k April 1965 and who were characterized at the time by remoteness from political debate.

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'The purpose which prompted the formation of this provisional collegiate Government was that of reconciling the contending parties, and to this end the men of whom the Government is composed were chosen from different sectors of national life. 'The immediate aims of the present Government are to pacify the country, to "begin solving the most urgent economic and social problems and to organize general elections. 'Such being its nature, the Government of the Dominican Republic agrees with the contents of paragraph IV of the proposal inasmuch as it indicates the temporary functions of the provisional government and suggests that the government should so far as possible represent all democratic sectors of the country. Desiring that the last-mentioned purpose should be achieved as fully as possible, the Government agrees that the Committee should continue its good offices, conversing with political groups and with persons representative of the Dominican citizenry, with a view either to an increase in the present collegiate composition of the Government, whose members will be unable to stand for election, or to the installation and organization of an advisory commission of the executive power, composed of representatives of the various democratic sectors of the nation. '2. Faithful to its aims of peace and concord, and to its fervent aspiration that the Dominican political debate should move out. of the area of violent struggle into that of peaceful and orderly dialogue, the Government accepts the suggestions made in paragraphs I and II of the proposal and makes no objection thereto except that it considers a period of nine months to'be preferable, subject to such extension as the Organization of American States may see fit to recommend, for the conduct of the electoral process. The Government also expresses its desire that, once the plan to settle the crisis has been adopted, the Inter-American Peace Force should be withdrawn from Dominican territory.

'3« The Government likewise has no objection in principle to the contents of paragraph III of the proposal, although it wishes to specify that the full amnesty suggested would not cover ordinary offences of a serious and less serious nature committed in circumstances unconnected with military action. In the same context it also specifies that the only members of the armed forces permitted to return to their quarters would be those who had committed no offence under the Code of Military justice.

'Since the arms which are in the rebels' possession were taken from the arsenals of the armed forces, those arms must be returned.to the said arsenals within a period of not more than fifteen days after they are surrendered by the insurgents to the Organization of American States. Furthermore, since the armed forces are the sole depositary of war materiel, arms from other sources must also be delivered to the said arsenals. English Page 3

'The Government further states that it would he desirable that the persons who are to receive assistance from the Organization of American States in leaving the country should include all individuals on record as communists. Lastly, it enters the reservation that the Government does not maintain irregular forces.

'^. The Government takes note of the offers made in paragraph V of the proposal, and of the suggestion in paragraph VI regarding the adoption of an institutional act as the "basis for the activities of the provisional government thereafter. It accordingly consents that a group of Dominican jurists should provisionally combine the relevant provisions of the 1962 Constitution with that of the Constitutional Instrument of 1963 in order to regulate the political and administrative authority of the government and any other matter with which it may be necessary to deal.

'5« The Government is weighing the suggestion made in paragraph VII of the proposal to the effect that, not later than six months after the election of a government at the polls referred to in paragraphs I and II, a constitutional assembly should be convened in a' form to be decided by the national congress which is also to be elected. 'This suggestion would mean that the elected congress and government would have to take up their functions before a constitution duly voted upon had come into force, under the sole authority of the proposed institutional act. This would make it necessary for the institutional act to be as extensive as a constitution.

'The Government is inclined to prefer that the convening of a constitutional assembly and the promulgation of a constitution should be made prerequisites for the installation of a government elected by the people, so that such a government will be subject to constitutional rules duly voted upon and will not exhibit the characteristics of a de facto government, '6. Without prejudice to the implementation of whatever plan is ultimately adopted on the basis of the Committee's proposal, the Government draws attention to the imperative and urgent necessity for the immediate adoption of appropriate measures to restore conditions to normal in the city of Santo Domingo, where the paralysis of the public services, of trade, banking and industry, of customs traffic and telecommunications, of educational, judicial and professional activity and, in general, of all the city's activities is causing vast and incalculable material and moral damage and loss.

'Furthermore the prolonged control of part of the city of Santo Domingo by the rebels, with the Government unable to perform its duty of suppressing the insurrection, is giving rise to daily acts of pillage, extortion and outrage against persons and goods in that zone; to the S/6JJ-72 English Page h

exodus of thousands of families, who are in a desperate plightj and to forced immobility for tens of thousands of people, who find it impossible1 to resume their normal occupations and to gain their livelihood.

'The fear and mistrust of the population in the city of Santo Domingo have not only led to the displacement of thousands of families "but have also provoked a spontaneous general cessation of activity, which the constant threats and insults uttered and outrages committed "by the rebels have proved unable to overcome.

'The disastrous picture now presented "by the city of Santo Domingo accordingly makes it an imperative necessity that the Dominican State should meet with no obstacles in the normal exercise of its police functions.

'7« The Government suggests that it would be desirable for the Committee to solicit directly the opinion of democratic Dominican political groups on all paragraphs of the proposal, not only on that concerning the establishment of the provisional government. The proposal contains elements, such as the time-limit for the general elections, which are for such groups to examine.

'3. In making this reply, the Government reserves the right to modify or amplify its views.r

"Santo Domingo, 2J June 1965

"llmar Penna Marinho Ambassador, representative of Brazil

"Ramon de Clairmont Duenas Ambassador, representative of El Salvador

"Ellsworth Bunker Ambassador, representative of the United States

"Jose' A. Mora Secretary General of OAS."

Accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY

COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 2U JUNE 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance "with Article 5^ Charter United Nations I have the honour to transmit to you for information Security Council following ca.ble received today Mr. Horatio Vicioso Soto and cable No. 207 from the Ad Hoc Committee, both addressed to the Chairman Tenth Meeting of Consultation:

"Santo Domingo, 2k June 1965 "To: His Excellency Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa, Chairman, Tenth Meeting Consultation American Ministers Foreign Affairs, Pan American Union, Washington, D.C. "I have the honour to reproduce below for your information, and for such action as you deem appropriate, the text of a note delivered today to the Ambassadors members of the OAS Ad Hoc Committee at Santo Domingo:

'Santo Domingo, 23 June 19^5

'His Excellency Ambassador Ilmar Penna Marinho His Excellency Ambassador Ramon de Clairmont Duenas His Excellency Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker Members of the Special Committee of the Organization of American States, Santo Domingo

'Sirs, 'I have the honour to refer to my note of l6 June 19^5; to which no reply has so far been received, and in which I claimed the right of the Government of National Reconstruction to take police action in the sector of the capital occupied by the rebels in order to restore the necessary normal conditions in the country. I would inform you that, since the Inter-American Peace Force is still preventing the Dominican armed forces from taking such action, a point has been reached at which violations of human rights, pillage, extortion and destruction of public and private property, with the loss of millions of pesos, and the commission of acts of bloodshed and vandalism in a sector where the

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courts do not function have aroused justified and vigorous protests from all the citizenry, who are unable and unwilling to tolerate for another day these systematic and continual violations of every humanitarian and legal rule. 'The Government of National Reconstruction and the Dominican people as a whole are fully aware that the responsibility for these lamentable events and for their consequences lies wholly with the Organization of American States which, through the Inter-American Peace Force, has denied a right falling within the sole competence of the national authorities by using its military might to prevent them from giving the citizenry the order and tranquillity that should prevail in any civilized society. In these circumstances, unless the appropriate measures are taken to put an end to the state of affairs described above, the Government of national Reconstruction will be obliged to apply to the United Nations in order to prove there that the intervention of one of its regional agencies, ignoring both the charter that governs it and the Charter of the United Nations, has created in the Dominican Republic a situation incompatible with its status as a free and sovereign State, the master of its own destiny. You will understand that, faced with the use of force, the Government of National Reconstruction, the effective representative of the Dominican Republic, has a perfect right to have recourse to the international legal order in order to secure, in virtue of the rules of that order, the necessary legal basis to enable the Dominican Republic to settle its domestic situation within its exclusive sovereignty and to share with other States their rights and duties in the international community. The Government of National Reconstruction hopes that at this point you will duly consider the seriousness of the situation which has been created here, and will thus crown with success the mission of good offices which you have come to Santo Domingo to perform. V 'Accept, Sirs, the assurances of my highest consideration. 'Horacio Vicioso Soto 'Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.'

"No. 20? "To: His Excellency Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa, Chairman of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Washington, D.C. "Here follows the note dated l6 June 19^5 which was sent to the Ad Hoc Committee by Dr. Horacio Vicioso Soto, and which is referred to in His cable of 2k June addressed to you: English Page 3

1 Dominican Republic Secretariat of State for Foreign Affairs Santo Domingo, l6 June 'To: His Excellency Ambassador Ilmar Penna Marinho His Excellency Ambassador Ramon de Clairmont Duenas His Excellency Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker Members of the Advisory Committee of OAS

'Sirs, 'I have the honour to repeat to you hereby the opinion. expressed by the President and other members of the Government of National Reconstruction in view of yesterday's events, in the course of which rebel forces took the offensive against the Inter-American Peace Force along the corridor and the boundaries of the safety zone, thus compelling the latter to reply to repeated attacks, with the result that bitter clashes took place.

' In this connexion, the members of the Government of National Reconstruction feel bound to stress their position regarding the Dominican situation in the following terms:

'The Government of National Reconstruction, in its capacity as the effective Government of the Dominican Republic, has the right and the duty to maintain order and to enforce respect for the law throughout the national territory.

'The institution of this order and of this respect, which are necessary to the normal conduct of Dominican life, is obstructed by the group of rebels who, stationed in a small sector of the city of Santo Domingo, claim to perform acts of government which have no effect in any part of the territory of the Republic and which cannot be recognized, in the light of international law, as acts attributable to a competent representative organ of the Dominican Republic.

'The position of the rebel faction has been improved by the activities of the Organization of American States inasmuch as, through the Inter-American Peace Force, the Government is prevented from exercising its authority in order to redress a situation whose settlement falls exclusively within its sovereign powers, not only in virtue of the capacities inherent in the exercise of power but also in accordance with recognized principles of international law expressly embodied in various international instruments.

'The maintenance of the situation prevailing not only sets up a. hotbed of subversion which imperils the safety of all the citizenry but also does much to worsen the economy of the nation - which has already deteriorated - by obstructing important commercial, industrial, banking English Page k

and other activities for which the main centre is in the sector of the city occupied by the rebels. In this connexion it must also be pointed out that the Government cannot remain indifferent to the situation of those Dominican citizens and aliens who reside or have interests in the rebel zone, where human rights are being systematically and continually violated and all manner of criminal acts and misbehaviour - duly reported to you as they occur - are being committed.

'The Government considers that, since the Inter-American Peace Force has been unable to maintain order and to safeguard human rights in the aforementioned zone, it is in duty bound to protect the citizenry by putting an end to that state of affairs.

'In the face of this intolerable situation, the Government is continually receiving demands from the vast majority of the Dominican people to the effect that it should assert its authority and put an end, as a matter of the greatest urgency, to the harmful state of paralysis in which a handful of people are keeping the country.

'Hitherto the Government of National Reconstruction, faithful to its undertaking to respect the cease-fire, has been in the painful position of passively watching events, like those of yesterday, which give the false impression that the Government is unaware of its rights and duties towards the people inasmuch as it is not doing its share to end this situation that is oppressing the whole Dominican family. 'For the reasons stated, the Government of National Reconstruction is addressing you, through me, in order to claim its right to solve a problem which it holds to lie within its exclusive competence, and to whose prompt solution a contribution can be made by the Organization of American States; OAS is assuredly aware of the truth of the matter, and of the Government's right to bring the law to bear upon internal conflicts in accordance with the principle of self-determination of peoples. It could demonstrate this attitude by ordering the Inter-American Peace Force to refrain from obstructing the police action which the Dominican armed forces have the right and the duty to carry out in order to restore the necessary normal conditions in the country. English Page 5

'Accept, Sirs, the assurances of my highest consideration.

'Horacio Vicioso Soto 'Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.'

"llmar Penna. Marinho Special Delegate of Brazil

Ramon de Clairmont Euenas Special Delegate of El Salvador Ellsworth Bunker Special Delegate of the United States Ad Hoc Committee." Accept, Sir, etc.

(Signed) William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization American States UN/TED NATIONS Distr, SECURITY GENERAL COUNCIL ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

CABLE DATED 24 JTINE 1965 PROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL 0? THE UNITED HATIONS

In accordance Article 5^ United Nations Charter I have honour to transmit to you, for information of Security Council, following text of statement issued by OAS ad hoc Committee on article by Richard Eder appearing in todays New Yor}: Times: The ad hoc Committee of the Tenth Meeting has taken note of a report published today concerning a supposed" prcgrars.of' trusteeship developed -in the • OAS which" would be. proclaimed, next veek and vould allegedly be imposed upon the Dominican' Republic. The Committee categorically denies this report. At no time has the Committee or the OAS given any consideration to a trusteeship plan. The Committee's only objective is that the Dominicans should govern themselves. While the Committee has considered a number of other proposals made to it in the course of its exploratory conversations, its views regarding a peaceful solution of the Dominican crisis are contained in the proposals presented on June 18th to the Dominican people and to the contending parties. Observations concerning these proposals have been made by the contending parties as well as by a large number of other groups and individuals and these are now being considered by the Committee,

William Sanders Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States

65-15781 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL COUNCIL 25 June 1965 ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 25 JUKE 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance Article jk Charter United Nations I have the honour to transmit to you for information Security Council following texts cables Nos. 217, 213 and 219 sent by Secretary General this Organization to Chairman Tenth Meeting of Consultation:

"Santo Domingo, 2k June 1965

"No. 217

"To: Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa Chairman of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Washington, D. C.

"Yesterday Wednesday 23 representatives Secretary General and Commission on Human Rights attended funeral of Arturo McKinmun, a Canadian monk of the Scaboro order, who died at Monte Plata on Tuesday afternoon. Commission gathered information and will closely follow 'investigations which the authorities have promised to make into the matter, without prejudice to the adoption of such measures as the discharge of its mission may require. The Commission received eighty-seven requests and petitions on Wednesday.

"Jose' A. Mora Secretary General."

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Second message: "Santo Domingo, 2k June 1965

"No. 213 "To: Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa, Chairman of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Washington, B.C.

"The Commander of the Inter-American Peace Force informs me of the following : "1. We have reports of eight unprovoked attacks by the Caamano forces ' against the United States troops "between 1300 and iVjO hours on 23 June 1965. Company "B" of the Second Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry, was the chosen target of a total of nineteen well-aimed shots by snipers, and two rounds were fired at Company "C" of the First Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry. "Three of the attacks came from building No. 331 in the Calle Restauracidn to the east of the intersection of that street with the Calle Arzobispo Merino. Two of the attacks came from building Wo. k2 at the intersection of the Calle Emiliano Tejera with the Calle Isabel la Catdlica, another attack came from building No, 373 in the Avenida Duarte between the Calle Benito Gcnzales and the Avenida Mella, and the other two attacks came from unidentified buildings around the intersection of the Calle Mercedes with the Calle Isabel la Catdlica.

"2. An OAS investigation team was sent to the area in which the attacks took place in order to verify the information given in paragraph 1. The OAS investigation team reported that between 1000 and 1600 hours the same day ^4-12 cases of looting were observed on the part of persons entering and leaving the warehouses situated south of the Alcazar de Coldn. The looters removed lawn-mowers, television sets, electric refrigerators, clothing, whisky and other goods, unidentified, in cardboard boxes.

A. Mora Secretary General."

Third message :

"Santo Domingo, 2k June 1965

"No. 219

"To: Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa, Chairman of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Washington, D. C.

"This morning Commission Human Rights visited quays in order to observe some reported irregularities and took steps to prevent repetition such incidents. Commission visited authorities Constitutionalist Government with which it examined several specific cases concerning human rights and also English Page 3 visited Ozama Fort, finding that political prisoners are visited "by their families, and interviewed officers armed forces in custody there. In the afternoon Commission again visited La Victoria prison, touring installations ascertaining conditions in which political prisoners are kept. Commission was informed that, of 2,258 political prisoners in that prison on 2k May, 334 now remain. Authorities that penitentiary allowed 300 persons in custody to he visited lay members of their families today. In course of today Commission office received eighty-seven communications and petitions concerning violations human rights and requesting information.

"Jose' A. Mora Secretary General."

Accept, Sir, etc.

William SANDERS Assistant Secretary.General Organization American States UNITED NATIONS SECURITY -:—-

COUNCIL W^E£*ir 25 June 1965 ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPAKESH

CABLE DATED 25 JUNE 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance Article 5^ Charter United Nations I have the honour to transmit to you for information Security Council the cable which Mr. Horacio Vicioso Soto has sent today to the Chairman Tenth Meeting of Consultatibn transmitting his note of 2k June 1965 addressed to Ad Hoc Committee: "Santo Domingo, 2k June 1965 "To: His Excellency Ambassador Guillermo Sevllla Sacasa Chairman Tenth Meeting Consultation Ministers Foreign Affairs Pan American Union Washington, D. C. "I have the honour to reproduce below for your information and for such action as you deem appropriate text note addressed members Ad Hoc Committee OAS on 2k June 1965: 'To: His Excellency Ambassador Ilmar Penna Marinho His Excellency Ambassador Ramon de Clairmont Duenas Els Excellency Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker Members of the Special Committee of the Organization of American States, Santo Domingo 'Sirs,, 'I have the honour to refer to recent conversations concerning the scope of arrests made in the safety zone, and am writing to you in order to make quite -^lear my Government: s position regarding its capa.city to exercise police power in that zone and throughout the national territory. 'The act of Santo Domingo cannot be interpreted as creating any extraterritoriality, for that would amount to a cession of sovereignty prohibited by the Constitution of the State. 'Consequently the right of asylum cannot be granted in that zone. The purposes for which the zone was created are specific and well~ defined, and are confined solely to "adequate protection" and safety English Page 2

for all persons "found" within that zone of refuge. There would "be no adequate protection in giving shelter to criminals or, consequently, to rebels or conspirators, for that would operate to the detriment of the very safety which is to "be conferred upon the zone. Furthermore the •adequate protection referred to in paragraph 3 of the Act of Santo Domingo is for those persons who are found within that zone of refuge - i.e., who reside in it permanently - and not those who go in and out of the rebel zone and-arrive in the safety zone with the sole intention of engaging in activities prejudicial to the general interests of the State. rlt is desirable to make it quite clear that the safety zone can never form a State within a State. 'Consequently the Dominican State has at no time "been*able to relinquish the police capacity granted to it by the Constitution for the maintenance of lav and order. 'VJhat is more, article 12 of the Charter of the Organization of American States specifically provides that the jurisdiction of States within the limits of their national territory is exercised equally over all the inhabitants, whether nationals-or-aliens. 1 Moreover article 3 of the same Charter provides that the fundamental rights of States may not be impaired in any manner whatsoever; and to forbid the State to-do its duty of maintaining law and order in any part of its territory would be an impairment and nothing else. 'Accept, Sirs, the assurances of my highest consideration.

""Horacio Vicioso Soto; Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.' "Accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Horacio Vicioso 'Soto Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Accept, Sir, etc,

William SAWDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization American States UNITED NATIONS

COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 1 JULY 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL CF TliE ' ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance Article 5^ Charter United Nations I have the honour to transmit to you for information Security Council following cable No. 258 sent "by the Secretary General of this Organization:

"Santo Domingo, JO June 1965

"Message No. 258

"To Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa Chairman of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers for Foreign Affairs "With reference to activities Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, in the afternoon hours Commission visited the prisons of San Isidro, where it interviewed many prisoners and strove to obtain release of some of them. The authorities of San Isidro submitted to the Commission lists of political prisoners which were compared with the Commission's lists. The Commission's offices today received fifty-seven individual claims concerning violations human rights. This afternoon at 6 p.m. I signed on behalf OAS and Ambassador W. Tapley Bennet Jr., representing Agency for International Development, agreement under which that Agency is delivering to the OAS $17 million to be used for emergency programmes in Dominican Republic. Of these funds, i)8 million are to be used to pay salaries public employees Dominican Republic and the rest will be used to launch an emergency plan for economic and technical assistance to the public and private sectors with a view to promoting the recovery of the Dominican nation. From 10 a.m. 28 June to 10 a.m. 29 June following foodstuffs were distributed under relief operation: 272,100 Ibs. rice, 55,062 Ibs. oil, 51,800 Ibs. mi He, 15,kCQ l"bs. wheat flour, 19,950 Ibs. beans, 65 Ibs. Ovaltine. Jose A. MORA" Accept, etc. William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States

65-16351 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 2 JULY ±965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY- GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance Article 5^- Charter United Nations I have the honour to transmit to you for information Security Council following cable No. 26l sent by the Secretary General of this organization:

"Santo Domingo, 1 July 1965

"Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa Chairman Tenth Meeting of Consultation Washington, B.C.

"Today we are continuing conversations relating to proposal Ad Hoc Committee. With reference to activities Inter -American Commission on Human Rights Chairman Bianchi resumed his activities today. This morning, accompanied by Dr. Sandifer and Dr. Abranches, he visited Horacio Vicioso Soto, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the Government of National Reconstruction, in connexion with mission being carried out in Santo Domingo, after receiving information concerning presence of corpses in Ozama River. The Commission visited site of alleged findings together with members Constitutionalist Army, but found no evidence. Commission also visited Ozama fortress for purpose of obtaining information regarding certain persons held there and Constitutionalist authorities gave it facilities needed to carry out its task. Commission's offices today received eighty-five complaints of violations of human rights. With regard to violations cease- fire, during period 0011-2^00 30 June five shots were fired from the Constitutionalist zone against unit Inter -American Force which was in the communication corridor.

Jose A. MORA"

Accept, etc.

William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States

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LETTER DATED 29 JUNE 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In the absence of the Secretary-General of the Organization, I have the honour to transmit to you, in accordance with Article 5^4- of the Charter of the United Nations and for the information of the Security Council, copies of the preliminary report on the human rights situation in the Dominican Republic submitted by Dr. Manuel Bianchi, Chairman of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, to the members of the Commission. The report has also been transmitted to the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs. Accept, sir, etc.

(Signed) William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General

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HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Preliminary Report submitted by the Chairman of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to the Commission s/6495 English Page U-

HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

PRELIMINARY REPORT

1. Background

On 10 May 1^6 5 > the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights received a cable from the National Congress of the Constitutional Government of the Dominican Republic requesting a visit by representatives of the Commission to verify in person "the outrages to which the defenceless people were being subjected". On 2h May, another cable was received from Dr. Jottin Cury, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Constitutional Government, addressed to the Chairman of the Commission, requesting a visit by the Commission in order to verify and adopt appropriate measures regarding "outrages and murders committed by the troops of the Government of National Reconstruction". The Government of National Reconstrudion also informed the Commission that it was essential that that body should investigate the human rights situation in the Dominican Republic in the country itself. The Secretary General of the Organization of American States, Dr. Jose A. Mora, likewise expressed the view that it was desirable that the Commission should study the grave situation with regard to human rights which had arisen as a result of the Dominican conflict. In response to the requests both of the Constitutional Government and of the Government of National Reconstruction, the Chairman of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, Professor Manuel Bianchi, went to the Dominican Republic directly from Santiago, Chile, on 1 June 1965, meeting in Santo Domingo the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Luis Reque, who came from Washington accompanied by an official of the secretariat. Later, two other officials of the secretariat came to the Dominican capital to assist in the Commission's work.

2. Interviews with authorities of both sides

At 11.30 a.m. on Thursday, 3 June, the Chairman of the Commission, the Executive Secretary and an official of the secretariat of the Commission went to the Edificio Copello, in the Ciudad Nueva, to have an interview with English Page 5

Colonel Francisco Caamano, President of the Constitutional Government. Colonel Caamano was accompanied by Dr. Hector Aristy, Minister to the Presidency, Dr. Jottin Cury, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and other officials of the Constitutional Government. The Chairman of the Commission referred to the mission which he proposed to carry out in response to the requests which had been received from both sides for an investigation of the human rights situation in the Dominican Republic. He indicated that he hoped for full co-operation from the authorities of the Constitutional Government in order to be able to perform his task adequately. Colonel Caamano expressed his satisfaction at the presence of the Commission and offered to extend to it every facility necessary for the proper accomplishment of its task. He stated emphatically that the Commission would have full freedom to visit the Ciudad Nueva and the places of detention there and would be able to converse freely with all detained persons. Dr. Jottin Cury handed to the Committee a document containing an account of violations of human rights committed by the authorities of the Government of National Eeconstruction. The Chairman of the Commission thanked the authorities of the Constitutional Government for their remarks and for their offer to facilitate the Commission's work. On the afternoon of the same day, at k p.m., the Chairman of the Commission, accompanied by the Executive Secretary and an official, had an interview with the President of the Government of National Reconstruction, General Antonio Imbert Barrera, who was accompanied by Dr. Horacio Vicioso Soto, Secretary for Foreign Affairs, and other members of his Cabinet. The Chairman of the Commission referred to the task which he proposed to carry out in the Dominican Republic to ensure respect for human rights and asked for the co-operation of the Government of National Reconstruction to that end, indicating also that he hoped to be provided with whatever facilities that Government could offer him for the effective accomplishment of his mission. General Antonio Imbert Barrera, President of the Government of National Reconstruction, expressed the satisfaction of his Government at the fact that the Chairman of the Commission and officials of its secretariat were once again in the Dominican Republic. He referred in particular to the services which the Commission had had occasion to render in the Dominican Republic since 1961. He offered to S/6^95 English Page 6 extend all facilities which might be required for the fulfilment of its task and to supply the means essential for that purpose. He stated that the Commission would have complete freedom to carry out its work throughout the territory of the Republic. The Chairman of the Commission thanked General Imbert for his remarks and for his offer of assistance.

3- Interviews with leaders of political parties

At 6 p.m. on 3 June 1965., the Chairman and the Executive Secretary of the Commission met Mr. Antonio Guzmdn, one of the leaders of the Dominican Revolutionary Party. Mr. Guzman made a statement regarding the human rights situation in his country and offered to lend the Commission all assistance for the success of the task which it proposed to carry out in the Dominican Republic. Mr. Guzmdn gave the Commission a list of persons who had been detained, for political reasons, both in the capital and in the interior of the country. The Chairman of the Commission thanked Mr. Guzma'n for his offer of assistance and said that he would make appropriate representations to obtain the release of the persons detained.

U. Relations with the Personal Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations On the night of 2 June, the Chairman of the Commission received a visit from Major-General Indar Jit Rikhye, principal military adviser to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, with whom he had a cordial exchange of views. On 3 June, officials of the United Nations Secretariat in Santo Domingo handed over to the Commission the complaints and claims concerning violations of human rights received by the Secretariat. It was agreed that the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights would be the body responsible for matters relating to the violation of human rights in the Dominican Republic. Subsequently, the Personal Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Chairman of the Commission, Professor Bianchi, had several meetings for the purpose of exchanging views on the human rights situation in the Dominican Republic.

5. Signing of the statement concerning respect for human rights Since both the Constitutional Government and the Government of National Reconstruction had assured the Chairman of the Commission that they would respect the American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man adopted at the Bogota Conference of 19^-8, the Chairman and the Executive Secretary of the Commission . English Page 7 arranged for both Governments to sign a document in which they undertook to respect that Declaration and in which they also agreed to extend to the Commission all the facilities necessary for the accomplishment of its mission. The texts of the statements signed are as follows: "Dominican Republic MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

The Constitutional Government deems it its duty to affirm the following to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights:

1. That it has respected and will continue to respect the human rights embodied in the American .Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man, proclaimed at the Ninth International Conference of American States, held at Bogota" in 19^8; 2. That it has respected and will continue to respect, as fundamental principles, the right to life, the right to be tried by competent courts, the right to protection against arbitrary detention and the right of every individual to humane treatment during the time he is in custody;

3. That it will make available to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights or to the representative thereof whatever facilities are necessary for the effective accomplishment of its mission.

Santo Domingo, R.P., 8 June 1965 For the Constitutional Government For the Inter-American Commission en Human Rights Dr. Jottin Cury Manuel Bianchi Minister for Foreign Affairs Chairman"

"Secretariat of State for Foreign Affairs No. 9^20 THE GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL RECONSTRUCTION REAFFIRMS THE FOLLOWING TO THE INTER-AMERICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS: That, faithful to its intention to comply with all the laws of the Republic, especially those concerning human rights, and with all the international commitments assumed by the Dominican Republic, it has respected, will respect and will ensure respect for the human rights embodied in the American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man, adopted at the Ninth International Conference of American States held at Bogota, Colombia, in 19^8; That the Government of National Reconstruction will therefore continue to provide the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, as it has done so far, with all the facilities necessary for the effective accomplishment of its mission. Horacio Vicioso Soto Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs" Santo Domingo, D.N. 9 June 1965 English Page 8

6. Visits to places of detention in Santo Domingo Zone of the Constitutional Government (a) Palace of Justice. On 4 July, the Chairman of the Commission, accompanied by the Executive Secretary and an official of the secretariat, visited the Palace of Justice, where fifteen officials of the Dominican police force were detained. The officials explained to the Commission that they had surrendered to the Constitutional Government forces and that for that reason they felt their detention for thirty-six consecutive days to be unjustified. All the prisoners talked to the Commission at length and explained their personal problems, particularly Captain Felix Guarionex Estrella Mendoza, who said that he was sixty years old and suffered from advanced hypertension. It was noted that the place was a law court converted into a detention centre, where the fifteen prisoners had a fair amount of space and air and were allowed to receive visits from members of their families, as could be seen by the fact that prisoners' wives and children were present. The prisoners said that they were well treated, but complained that when they were taken to a hospital for medical treatment, they were threatened and maltreated by other patients who were supporters of Colonel Caamano. For this reason, they asked the Commission to find out whether they could be treated in hospitals in the Safety Zone. (b) "Salome Urena" School On the afternoon of Sunday, 6 June, the Chairman of the Commission and officials of the secretariat visited the.detention centre established by the Constitutional Government at the "Salome Urena" School for Girls, in the Calle Padre Billini, Santo Domingo. On this visit, it was found that the prisoners, who were nearly all former members of the police force known as the "white helmets", were well treated. From talks with the prisoners it emerged that the food was not bad, that they were well treated and that their families could visit them. Some complained that they had to sleep on the floorj on that point, Second Lieutenant Marco Antonio Anil, who was guarding them, said that the guards had the same or similar difficulties. Besides the "white helmets", members of the Wavy, Army and other branches of the armed forces were imprisoned there. Lieutenant Anil told the visitors that, on that day, 6 June, there were 103 prisoners at that detention centre. He also explained to the Commission that there were no specific charges against the prisoners but that they were being held as hostages because the Government of National Reconstruction was holding a similar number of prisoners. s/6495 English Page 9

On Friday, 11 June, the Chairman and Executive Secretary of the Commission visited the Ozama Fortress, where the Constitutional Government forces had established a prison for political prisoners, to which detainees from the Palace of Justice and the "Salome Urena" school were transferred. In this "building they saw the cells and the "solitaries" which had been places of torture under the Trujillo regime. According to the list provided, there were 165 prisoners in the Ozama Fortress on that day. Some of them talked to the Commission and said that they had been transferred from the detention centres in the Palace of Justice and the "Salome Urena" school, where they said they had been more comfortable than in the Fortress. Some of the prisoners complained that although there were cots in the cells, there were no matresses. The Commission was informed that many mattresses had already been obtained and during the visit it was observed that some were being delivered and placed on the cots. It was noted that in the top part of the tower of the fortress there was a putrefying corpse; the man had been shot from the other bank of the Ozama River, the visitors were told. The Commission was told that the corpse had been discovered only six days before and that an attempt had been made to burn the ••• v remains, but without success.

Zone of the National Reconstruction Government

(a) National police headquarters On the afternoon of Friday 4 June a visit was made to the prison in the national police headquarters building. It was possible to talk to the prisoners, visit the cells and obtain lists of the detainees. It was noted that one very large cell was so full of prisoners that they were very close together on the floor, each man having only just enough room to lie down. The Commission noted the over-crowding and the bad smell which came from the cell, and cries of "We want water" were heard. The police authorities said that there had been 400 prisoners in the cell, but that there were now only 200. As to the shortage of water, they said that they had had some difficulties in the area but that the problem would be solved in the next few days. English Page 10

The Commission also visited other less crowded cells., but they seemed to "be equally insanitary. The Commission talked to the prisoners in all the cells and took messages for their families. Many of the prisoners complained that they did not receive any visits because the prison authorities did not allow them.

(b) La Victoria Prison

On Sunday, 6 June, the Commission visited La Victoria Prison, on the outskirts of Santo Domingo. In this prison, the largest in the Dominican Republic, the authorities offered the Commission facilities to visit the prisoners and talk to them. They also allowed a photographer from the OAS secretariat to photograph the prison, the prisoners and the cells without hindrance. The Commission was told that there were over kOO prisoners in'the prison. The Commission talked to sixty-one prisoners individually and took messages and letters to be sent to relatives and the military authorities. Both in this prison and in the one at the national police headquarters, the Commission noted that relatives were not allowed to visit prisoners often and that in quite a number of cases, visits were completely forbidden. It was noted, however, that families were-allowed to send meals and refreshments to the prisoners. In a separate and fairly comfortable cell of this prison there were seven prisoners who were apparently members of extremist Dominican parties. Both these and the other prisoners who were interviewed said that they had not been maltreated but that there were no specific charges against them to justify their detention in prison for more than a month. The Commission also visited a special cell where there were two women prisoners, Estelita Vilches, a Dominican, and Christine Gheury, a Belgian, accused of revolutionary activities. They said that they were well treated but that no specific charges had yet been brought against them.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, 8 June, the Commission visited the Air Force barracks at San Isidro, where the authorities gave the Commission every facility to carry out its work. English Page 11

They also gave the visitors copies of official circulars ordering those responsible for the prisoners to treat them well. The Commission was told that on that date thirty-two civilians and eleven military prisoners were detained there, all for political reasons. The Commission had time to make a long visit to the cell in which the military prisoners were confined and was able to talk to each of them. The highest-ranking officer was General Pedro Santiago Rodriguez, Echevarria. According to the list of names which the prison authorities gave the Commission, only two prisoners had been released. In the cell next door to that of the military prisoners there were two civilians, who were interviewed. They told the Commission that the reasons given for their imprisonment were quite unfounded. The military prisoners said that they were well treated and that they could see their relatives, but some of them claimed payment of their back pay. On 12 June, the Commission, having received urgent messages from relatives of the military prisoners in San Isidro to the effect that five of them had been executed under the "Escape Act", again visited the prison to find out the truth. They were able to establish that the five prisoners were in good health. The prisoners told the Commission that they had not attempted to escape and that they had been unaware of the rumour. A photographer from the OAS secretariat took some photographs of the prisoners.

(d) The prison in the ship anchored in the port of Haina

On Saturday, 12 June, a visit was made to a ship of the B-A type anchored in the port of Haina, where the Commission had been informed there was a prison in which twelve persons were detained for political reasons. These prisoners were members of the Dominican Navy and were led by Captain Librado Audujar Matos. Accompanied by a member of the secretariat and a photographer from the OAS secretariat, the Chairman of the Commission, as soon as he .was allowed to do so by the naval authorities concerned, boarded the ship and went down to a dark cabin. S/ 61+95 English Page 12

The prisoners stated that they had been confined for more than forty days and that they were allowed to go up on deck and go ashore to talk with their relatives on certain days of the week. They said that they had not committed any crime which called for so many days' confinement. Some members of the group stated that they had not been paid for the month of May and one of them said that he had also not been paid for the month of April. Captain Andujar acted as spokesman for the imprisoned officers and gave a specific account of the circumstances of their arrest,. He stated that Commodore Santamarfa was responsible for their arrest. Captain Andujar said that Marte Victoria, a naval officer, was a prisoner on the yacht "Patria", also anchored in the port of Haina, and that on that yacht the prisoners enjoyed better conditions. The Commission subsequently learned that the two officers who had allowed the Chairman of the Commission to interview the prisoners had been arrested, with a view to disciplinary proceedings. The Chairman approached Mr. Vicioso Soto, the Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Government of National Reconstruction, in order to secure the immediate release of the officers.

7. Visits to the interior of the country

(a) San Francisco de Macoris. A visit was made to the military prison of San Francisco de Macoris on the morning of Saturday, 5 June. The Commission and its party were accompanied by the. Civil Governor of the Province, who took the visitors to the military fortress. There several prisoners were interviewed and first-hand information was obtained on the state of the prison and other circumstances. The authorities indicated that they had released all four of the prisoners who appeared on the list submitted by the Commission and. whose cases had been brought before the Commission. This was later confirmed. While the Commission was in the town prison, a member of the United States Peace Corps approached the Commission to intercede on behalf of a young prisoner, who the authorities denied was there. The Commission succeeded in having the prisoner brought before it and proceeded to interview him. He was accused of possessing arms on a farm near San Francisco, which the young man denied, saying that he had a license for a small-bore rifle which he used for hunting. English Page 13

After the visit to the fortress, the Chairman and the Executive Secretary interviewed several citizens, who presented their complaints and claims in connexion with violations of their individual rights. The Commission was informed that many citizens were persecuted, harassed and threatened for the simple fact that they belonged to the Dominican Revolutionary Party, and that the device of releasing several prisoners on the eve of the Commission's visit, only to arrest them again when the Commission had left, was being employed. Several persons complained that their houses had been machine-gunned and searched with danger to their lives. One person claimed that the San Francisco authorities had subjected him to severe physical ill-treatment. It was established that this person's back bore the marks of lashes and blows with rifle-butts.

(b) La Vega

The visit to the town of La Vega took place at noon on the same Saturday, 5 June. The Commission, accompanied by the Governor of the Province, visited the La Vega prison, where a large number of prisoners were congregated in the courtyard. The Commission was officially informed that on the day of the visit 133 political prisoners were under detention. Some of these prisoners were accused of making so-called "Molotov Cocktails". Four of the prisoners admitted to the Commission that they were guilty of that offence and that they had been sentenced to twenty days in prison and fined twenty-five pesos, but they protested that they had already served the prescribed number of days and had not been released. In general, all the prisoners indicated that they were being well treated and that their relatives were able to visit them. After its visit to the prison, the Commission heard the complaints and claims of a large number of people, who stated that they had been subjected to physical ill-treatment, persecution, breach of domicile, imprisonment in filthy gaols, threats of imprisonment and accusations of belonging to the Communist Party, as well as being forbidden to hold meetings of a political character. S/6495 English Page Ik

The Commission was presented with a copy of a medical certificate stating that Manuel Ramon Encarcacidn, a youth of seventeen, had "been beaten by the police on 17 May and was suffering from serious bruises on the head. Almost all the claimants stated that the local authorities maintained a rule of terror, which prevented the people from giving free expression to their opinions and from moving from one place to another without being subject to arbitrary arrest.

(c) Earahona The Commission visited the town of Barahona on the morning of Thursday, 10 June. It toured the municipal prison and interviewed several political prisoners. Two prisoners who were professional men told the Commission that they were i well treated in that prison, but that they were accused of being Communists and were being held without any specific charge. The police authorities informed the Commission that legal proceedings against the prisoners would be instituted on Monday, 14 June. One of the two men, a doctor and deputy director of the hospital at Jimani, stated that he had been struck by an army corporal at Jimanf and that, as a result, his middle occipito temporal fissure was damaged, causing him to suffer from amnesia and dizzy spells. He indicated that he was being well treated in the Barahona prison. The prison authorities informed the Commission, that on the day of the visit sixty-four political prisoners were under detention. In the town of Barahona, the Commission interviewed two young .Haitian students, who complained that they had been taken prisoner in the city of Santo Domingo by forces belonging to Colonel Caamano, under the command of Frede Batiste, a Haitian who had executed a large number of Haitians unwilling to join the rebel movement. The witnesses quoted names and specific circumstances in their accusations.

(d) Santiago de Los Caballeros

-A visit was made to this town on the morning of Monday, 14 June. The Chairman of the Commission and his party visited the local prison and interviewed a large number of political prisoners, most of whom stated that they were being held there without any specific charge. S/6495 English Page 15

The Chairman of the Commission was informed that Dr. Casals., a leader of the local Dominican Revolutionary Party, was at liberty and he interviewed Dr. Casals in his home as a means of verifying that fact. The local authorities afforded the Commission every facility and some of them took an interest in the Commission's work. The prison authorities informed the Commission that because it was 14 June., certain persons had been arrested for the sole purpose of avoiding disturbances, but the Chairman of the Commission was assured that those persons, thirty-two in number, would be set free within forty-eight hours.

(e) Puerto Plata

At noon on the same day, Monday, l^J- June, the Commission visited this town. It toured the public prison, where only four political prisoners were held. A large number of people came before the Commission and described the human rights situation in the town.

8. Visits to reputed places of execution

On the evening of 9 June, the Chairman of the Commission and the Executive Secretary visited the "Haras" estate, near Villa Mella, a few kilometres from the capital, where according to reports it had received there was a place of execution. It was also charged that several bodies of those executed had been buried beneath a bridge in the immediate vicinity. A visual inspection of the site and specific information subsequently received enabled the Commission to reach certain conclusions with respect to the allegations. The Commission asked the Government of National Reconstruction for information in connexion with those allegations, since the place was situated within the zone under that Government's jurisdiction and since armed officials of the same Government had been accused of committing the crimes. On 10 June, the Chairman of the Commission wrote to the Government of National Reconstruction, once more stressing the urgent need for an investigation of the allegations. The Government answered the note of the Chairman of the Commission on the same day, 10 June. The Chairman of the Commission, accompanied by a secretariat official, also visited another site on the outskirts of the capital, where it was alleged that English Page l6

several persons had "been executed "by officials of the National Reconstruction regime. This visit was made on the morning of Sunday., 13 June, "but from the visual inspection it was not possible to establish the existence of corpses, objects or any indications that might lead to a verification of the allegations. However, from conversations with persons living in the vicinity it would seem that early morning executions had recently taken place there. The Commission has taken action, in both cases, to ascertain the facts and discover the identity of the persons executed and of their executioners. The information obtained has been transmitted to the technical assistance mission of the CAS secretariat, which is investigating the allegations.

9. Approaches made to the authorities in defence of human rights

The Chairman of the Commission has taken many steps to preserve the rights of the individual and promote respect for them. These steps, sometimes addressed to the authorities of the country, were designed to improve the condition of political prisoners. For example, in a note dated 11 June 19^5 addressed to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, of the Government of National Reconstruction, Dr. Horacio Vicioso Soto, a request was made that appropriate steps be taken to relieve the crowded conditions in the cells of the National Police prison and to allow relatives of the prisoners to visit them in all the prisons under that Government's control. The Commission also took action to secure permission for the arrival and unloading of three merchant vessels which came from San Juan, Puerto Rico, with food and medicine for the people of Santo Domingo under the control of the Constitutional Government. On other occasions, the Commission took various steps to protect persons being harassed for political reasons, such as securing asylum for them in Latin American embassies, helping certain persons to leave the country and acting on complaints made to the military or police authorities, in order to make them produce persons being held. The Commission also took action to secure the release of persons against whom there were no specific charges of any kind, or whose relatives had expressed the desire to send them out of jjjhe country once they were released. English Page IT

As soon as it arrived, the Commission set up a permanent reception centre in the Ambassador Hotel for individuals, political leaders and various organizations who wished to complain of incidents which they regard as violations of human rights. The number of cases brought before the Commission has exceeded sixty per day (including Saturdays and Sundays), which represents something over 1,000 complaints by individuals or organizations.

CONCLUSIONS

1. The crowded conditions in some cells in the prisons under the authority of the Government of national Reconstruction was the most negative feature noted by the Commission in its travels in the Dominican Republic. This fact was brought to the attention of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of that Government in a note dated 11 June 1965* Such a situation is not only an insult to the individuals concerned, but creates health and physical problems which must be avoided. The Chairman gave priority to this problem by arranging for the transfer of prisoners to less crowded cells or by speeding up the clearing of prisoners .so that those who were not charged with any specific offence might be released as soon as possible. 2. Arrest with the object of political revenge or out of partisan spite should be absolutely avoided. The Commission is aware of many cases in which the persons held were the victims of the hatred or passion of certain agents of authority, who wished to hold them as hostages or to terrorize their families. This problem persists on both sides. The Chairman suggests that these charges be sorted out and that, as in the previous case^ all persons against whom there are no specific charges or evidence sufficient to warrant their detention be immediately released. 3- The disappearance of persons who have been arrested is another important feature observed by the Commission. There have been many complaints of persons detained being transferred from one prison to another and failing to arrive at SM95 English Page 18

their destination. This situation should be investigated and eliminated, particularly in the area under the control of the Government of National Reconstruction, where complaints have been more numerous because there are more prisons and the distances are greater. k. The Commission has observed that despite the fact that there are written orders authorizing relatives to visit the prisoners, some of them are barred from seeing their relatives by prison guards. The Commission knew of cases in which relatives of prisoners went thirty or forty days without seeing them and without even being certain that they were receiving the clothing or food brought for them. The Chairman recommends the competent authorities to comply strictly with the order permitting visits to prisoners, either on special days every week or at specified hours every day, in order to relieve the serious situation created by the uncertainty in many Dominican famili.es. 5. The Commission also observed that the wages and salaries of persons jailed for political reasons are being withheld, thus placing their relatives in a desperate situation. The Chairman has taken steps to persuade the Ad Hoc Committee of the OAS to give political prisoners on either side credit for their back wages and salaries. He also recommends that in no case should these funds be prevented from reaching those entitled to them, particularly when the prisoner has a wife and children who depend entirely on such income. 6. The Commission found that in some cases physical punishment was being administered to the prisoners on both sides in flagrant violation of the right to physical integrity of the human person. The Chairman, who has carefully examined the complaints submitted concerning this serious violation of a human right and who has found the traces of such punishment on several persons, requests the competent authorities on both sides to stop administering corporal punishment immediately. SM95 English Page 19

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. The Chairman of the Commission regards the presence of the Commission in the Dominican Republic during the current crisis as indispensable. Consequently, ' he ventures to recommend that representatives of the Commission should remain ^ in the country to observe and settle problems relating to human rights . 'p 2. The Chairman also considers it essential for the Commission to hold an extraordinary session as soon as possible, for the sole purpose of considering the human rights situation in the Dominican Republic.

23 June 1965 (Signed) Manuel BlANCHI Chairman UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL

SECURITY S/6496 6 July 1065 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 3 JULY 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance with Article 5^ of "the United Nations Charter I have the honour to transmit to you for the information of the Security Council the following text of cable No. 274 sent "by the Secretary General of this Organization:

"OAS, Santo Domingo, 2 July 1965

"Message No. 274

"Ambassador Guillermo Seville Sacasa Chairman Tenth Meeting of Consultation Washington, D.C.

"Discussions are still being actively pursued in connexion with the proposal. Today an agreement was signed with the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic relating to the opening of an account and transfer of funds; this agreement is referred to in my message No. 273 to Dr. Sanders. Today also marks the inauguration of a network of provincial radio stations which will be connected with The Voice of the OAS. As regards the activities of the Inter-American Commission on Human RigYts, this morning, upon the request of the Foreign Minister of the Government of National Reconstruction, Dr. Horacio Vicioso Soto, a member of the Commission, and following an interview with General Imbert in which the Commission vas advised of an attack against the police station in the town »f Ramon Santana, the Commission vi-sited the town and was told that the police station had been attacked at 2400 hours, 1 July, by armed civilians and that two soldiers had been killed and three wounded. Several persons were detained as a result of this attack; they were visited by the Commission at the prison of the National Police at San Pedro de Macoris; the commander of this unit provided various facilities, and promised that the detained persons would receive humane treatment and be handed over to the competent authorities as quickly as possible. In addition, this morning the Chairman of the Commission visited the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Constitutional Government to find out about the political prisoners in the Ozama Fortress; he then visited the Ozama Fortress where he interviewed

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a number of civilian and military prisoners. The Commission took note of the fact that as of today there are 126 political prisoners detained in the Fortress. Eoth civil and military authorities of the Constitutional Government afforded the Commission the facilities it needed to carry out its mission. In the afternoon the Chairman of the Commission visited La Victoria, penitentiary and interviewed a number of civilian prisoners, including a woman from San Francisco de Macoris. The Chairman "began negotiations for the release of two minors detained in the penitentiary. The authorities of La Victoria confirmed that visits to the penitentiary were permitted without restrictions of any kind and that special visits were granted on special authorization. In regard to the relief operation., secretariat officals are making observation visits to various towns in the interior in order to see how food is being distributed.

Jose A. MORA"

Accept, Sir, etc.

William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL

SECURITY S/61+97 6 July 1965 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED h JULY 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance Article 5^- Charter United Nations I have the honour to transmit to you for information Security Council following text of cable Nc. 281 dated 3 July from the Secretary General OAS to the Chairman Tenth Meeting of Consultation:

"Santo Domingo, 3 July 1965

"Message No. 281

"Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa Chairman Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers for Foreign Affairs

"Meetings regarding proposal have continued. As announced today, about 1,^00 troops of the United States 82nd Airborne Division will be withdrawn from Santo Domingo, now that conditions in the area make this withdrawal possible. During the period from midnight on 1 July to midnight on 2 July, there were no violations of the cease-fire. As to the activities of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, this morning it visited San Francisco de Macoris, where it was received by Provincial Governor Duarte, who informed the Commission that in the last few days more than twenty political prisoners had been released. The Commission was unable to obtain an interview with the Chief of Police of the town with a view to requesting information concerning certain persons thought to be prisoners in the fortress of this town. At midday, the Commission visited Bonao, where it was met by officials of the army and police, who said that there were no political prisoners in the town. The Executive Secretary of the Commission visited Azua to investigate serious complaints of violations of human rights in that town. Governor Province and Military Commander District supplied information about cases which had come before them. They indicated that there were no political prisoners in the town at present and that several persons detained early in June had been transferred to Santo Domingo. Seventy-two complaints were received at the Commission's offices today.

Jose A. MORA"

Accept, Sir, etc,

William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States 65-16525 UNITED NATIONS Distr. '"'"~ -1- rx~™ GENERAL V' "• ^-» *J l\ I I I »\-/ji r /^-~x*-~~** \ ivv 376^9,,., _8

COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED k JULY 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY- GENERAL sOF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance with Article 5^- Charter United Nations I have the honour to transmit to you for information Security Council following text of cable No. 285 dated h July from the Ad Hoc Committee and the Secretary General to the Chairman of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation:

"Santo Domingo, k July 1965

"Message No. 285

"Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa Chairman Tenth Meeting of Consultation Washington B.C.

"For the information of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation we transmit herewith note sent today to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Constitutionalist Government.

'Santo Domingo, U July 1965

'No. 59

rSir,

TWe have the honour to inform you that the Committee's offices are receiving numerous complaints from persons living in the constitutionalist zone and from shopkeepers in the zone about continual violations of their domiciles and losses of household goods and personal belongings and the seizure of merchandise from their .shops by members of the Constitutionalist Command, who offer no payment for what they take. Other shopkeepers have informed us also that the locks on their premises have been changed so that they cannot enter to see what state they are in. You will readily understand how concerned the Committee is to receive such complaints. Apart from the unfavourable atmosphere which they tend to produce and the anxiety to which their repetition gives rise, the frequency of such occurrences would seem to indicate the existence in the Constitutionalist zone of irresponsible persons whose

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activities tend to throw discredit your Government's policing. The Committee would be obliged if you would take the necessary steps to avoid a repetition of acts which militate against the desire to restore peace and normal conditions in the Dominican Republic.

'Accept} Sir, etc.

Ilmar Penna Marinho Ambassador, Representative of Brazil

Ramon de Clairmont Euenas Ambassador, Representative of El Salvador

Ellsworth Bunker Ambassador, Representative of the United States of America

Jose A. Mora Secretary General Organization of American States

Dr. Jottin Cury Minister for Foreign Affairs Constitutionalist Government Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic'"

Accept, Sir, etc.

William SAHDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY S/61J-99 6 July 1965 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED k JULY 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance Article ^k Charter United Nations I have the honour to transmit to you for information Security Council folio-wing text of cable No, 286 dated k July from the Ad Hoc Committee and the Secretary General of the Organization of American States to the Chairman of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation:

"Santo Domingo, k July 1965

"To Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa Chairman of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation Pan American Union, Washington

"No. 286

"¥e have the honour to transmit to you the note 'sent today to Colonel Francisco Caamano, which reads:

'No. 60

'Sir:

'We have the honour to inform you that, as the fuel supply of the electricity plant is running out and as the plant supplies electricity to Santo Domingo and its immediate neighbourhood, a tanker belonging to the Inter-American Peace Force will berth on the eastern side of the river Ozatna, at the place known as Punta Torrecilla, on Monday next, 5 July 1965. The object of this operation is to supply the depot with the fuel-oil required for the normal operation of the electricity plant. It is no longer possible to unload the oil by the method used hitherto, by sea, owing to the unfavourable technical conditions. We must draw your attention to the importance of the operation of this plant to supply the needs, particularly for light and water, of the population of Santo Domingo and neighbourhood, which includes the zone under the control of

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the Constitutional Government. Ue therefore request the necessary co-operation of your Government in order to guarantee the normal conduct of this operation and the safety of the tanker.

f Accept; Sir, etc, Ilmar Penna Marinho, Ambassador, Representative of Brazil Ramon de Clairmont Duenas Ambassador_, Representative of SI Salvador Ellsworth Bunker, Ambassador, Representative of the United States of America

Ad Her: Ccrn.i.ttee

Jose A. Mora Secretary General of the Organization of American States Colonel Francisco Caamano Deno President of the Constitutional Government Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic'"

Accept, Sir, etc.

William SAWDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States UNITED NATIONS Distr. vJ L X.« \J l\ I I I M/JI ; ir—^-~* \ \ta. i,•

6 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 5 JULY 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY- GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance with Article 5^- Charter United Nations I have the honour to transmit to you for information Security Council following texts of cables Nos. 288 and 289 dated U July, sent respectively by the Secretary General of the Organization of American States and the Ad Hoc Committee to the Chairman of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation:

"Santo Domingo , h July 1965

"No. 288

"To Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa Chairman of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation

"For the information of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation, we are transmitting a copy of the note received from Horacio Vicioso Soto, Minister for Foreign Affairs,, and the Committee's reply to it:

'Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, 1 July 1965

'Ambassadors Ilmar Penna Marinho Ramon de Clairmont Duenas Ellsworth Bunker Members of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Organization of American States

'Sirs:

'I have the honour to inform you that in the early morning of 19 June the business establishment called "La Espanola" , owned by the Spanish citizens Eduardo Ferreira Padin, Justo Rodriguez Maire and Marcelino Galari Rodriguez, situated at 10^ and 106 Avenida Duarte at the corner of Francisco Henriquez and Carvajel, in Santo Domingo was looted by persons unknown. The losses are estimated at U8,000 Dominican gold pesos, made up as follows: ^5,000 in miscellaneous merchandise, at

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import and cost prices; 1,000 in office equipment; 500 in cash, which was in the cash register of the shop.

'In informing you of the disgraceful occurrence described above, 3 take the liberty of drawing your attention to my note No. 9638 of 27) June 19^5, which places responsibility for such occurrences on the Inter-American Peace Force and ultimately the Organization of American States.

'Accept, Sirs, etc.

'Horacio Vicioso Soto 'Minister for Foreign Affairs'

'Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, \ July 1965 'No. 62 'To the Minister for Foreign Affairs^

'Sir,

'We have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your note No. 98^3? dated 1 July 19^5, in which you inform us of a looting which occurred in a business establishment situated at 10U and 106 Avenida Duarte.

'The Committee wishes to place on record that it cannot agree with the statement in your note that the Inter-American Peace Force or the Organization of American States can be held responsible for the acts of persons unknown to which your note refers. As you know, your Government's police authorities have been operating in the international security zone and the corridor in order to maintain order there. In accordance with the Committee's note of 27 June, the only thing that they may not do under the Act of Santo Domingo is to make arrests for political reasons. The responsibility of the Organization of American States for acts such as those alleged in your note might be accepted if, instead of your Government's authorities, the Inter-American Peace Force were exercising full and exclusive police authority in the zone. S/6500 English Page 3

'Accept, Sir, etc.

Ilmar Perm a Marinho, Ambassador, Representative of Brazil

Ramon de Clairmont Duenas Ambassador, Representative of El Salvador

Ellsworth Bunker Ambassador, Representative of the United States of America

Jose" A. Mora Secretary General Organization of American States

H.E. Horacio Vicioso Soto, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Government of National Reconstruction, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic'

"Accept, Sirs, etc.

Ambassador Ilmar Penna Marinho Ambassador Ramon de Clairmont Duenas Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker"

'Santo Domingo, k July 1965

"Message No. 289

"Message for Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa, Chairman Tenth Meeting of Consultation

"With regard to the information communicated by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Constitutionalist Government that the Brazilian troops would cross the demarcation line of the safety zone tomorrow, General Alvim, Commander of the Inter-American Peace Force, has stated that there is no foundation whatsoever for this piece of news.

Ad Hoc Committee

Jose A. MORA Secretary General Organization of American States"

Accept, Sir, etc.

William SANDERS, Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States UN/TED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL

SECURITY S/6501 8 July 1965 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 7 JULY 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance with Article ^k of the United Nations Charter, I have the honour to transmit to you for the information of the Security Council the following text in Spanish of cable No. 273 dated 2 July, the English text of which I transmitted to you on 5 July:

"No. 273

"Mr. William Sanders Secretary General Meeting of Consultation Washington, D.C,

"I am transmitting the agreement signed today concerning the opening of an account "between the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic, a banking institution organized in accordance with the laws of the Dominican Republic, represented by Dr. Diogenes H. Fernandez, Governor of said Bank and its legal representative according to sub-paragraph (b) of article 28 of the organic law of said banking institution hereinafter referred to as the Bank, on the one hand, and the Tan-American Union,' General' Secretariat of the Organization of American States, represented by Dr, Jose A. Mora, Secretary General of the Organization of American States, hereinafter referred to as the Union, on the other:

'Considering that on JO June 1965 an agreement was signed between the Union and the Agency for International Development (AID) under which the latter agreed to transfer to the Union a specified sum of money to help to promote the economic and political stability of the Dominican Republic and thus enable both parties to contribute to the welfare of the Dominican people,

'Considering that the Bank and the Union regard the aforementioned assistance as of vital national Interest and should therefore facilitate the necessary banking operations, especially in view of the conditions now prevailing in the country,

'They agree as follows:

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'1. The Union undertakes to deposit in the account held by the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York the sums of money it receives from the Agency for International Development (AID) pursuant to the agreement signed on 30 June 1965 mentioned above.

"2. The Bank undertakes to deliver to the Union, in part or in full; as the latter may choose, in Dominican gold pesos, the amounts deposited by the Union in dollars in the Bank's account in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, on the understanding that the rate of conversion applied by the Bank shall be at par, that is, one Dominican gold peso for every dollar deposited. This obligation for the transfer of funds and exchange assumed by the Bank vis-a-vis the Union shall become executory immediately after the Bank has been notified in -writing, either by cable or by letter, by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York of the amounts credited to the Bank's account.

'3« The Union undertakes to inform the Bank in writing of the names of the persons who may, jointly or individually, by endorsing documents or instruments approved by the parties, withdraw sums held in Dominican pesos in an account which the Bank shall open in its books in the name of the Union.

'Done and signed in two originals in the city of Santo Domingo, National District, Dominican Republic, on this thirtieth- day of June of the year one thousand nine hundred and sixty-five (1965).

'For the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic: Diogenes H. Fernandez Governor For the Pan-American Union, General Secretariat of the Organization of American States: Jose A. Mora Secretary General'

Jose* A. MORA"

Accept, Sir, etc.

William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL

SECURITY S/650U 6 July 1965 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 6 JULY 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance with Article 5^ Charter United Nations I have the honour to transmit to you for information Security Council cable No. 297 of today's date sent by the Secretary General of the OAS to the Chairman of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation:

"Santo Domingo, 5 July 1965

"Message No. 297

"Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa Chairman of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation Washington, D.C.

"At approximately 3 p.m. on 5 July the office of Colonel Caamario announced that three bursts of mortar fire coming from the north of the city had wounded three persons in his zone. A team of investigators of the Inter-American Peace Force was immediately dispatched to the scene. As soon as we receive their report we shall transmit it to the Meeting. The Unified Command has stated that the fire did not come from the forces under its control. The Unified Command added that a little after 8 p.m., at control position No. 75 a few shots were fired on Nicaraguan troops of the Inter- American Peace Force and that they returned the fire.

Ad Hoc Committee

Ilmar Penna Marinho Special Delegate of Brazil Ramon de Clairmont Duenas Special Delegate of El Salvador Ellsworth Bunker Special Delegate of the United States Jose A. Mora Secretary General of the OAS"

Accept, Sir, etc,

(Signed) William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States 65-16580 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY ™

COUNCIL ^KS-ll? ENGLISH ^Z^^~=^ ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 5 JULY 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY- GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance with Article 5^ Charter United Nations I have the honour to transmit to you for information Security Council following text of cable No. 292 sent by the Secretary General of this Organization:

"Santo Domingo, 5 July 1965

"No. 292

"Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa, Chairman Tenth Meeting of Consultation Report for Sunday U July

"This morning the Commission on Human Rights visited the La Victoria penitentiary and was received by the Governor of the institution, who supplied information requested. It was noted that although today was not a visiting day, the Governor authorized family visits. The Commission was able to talk to many of the prisoners and obtain information concerning treatment they received. In the course of the day, the Commission's office received twenty persons and many communications containing information. Between 29 June and 2 July the staff of the following institutions were paid: municipal councils, the legislature, the executive, the Office of the President, the Ministries of State, Agriculture, Water Resources, Finance, Foreign Affairs, Public Health, Justice and the Armed Forces, including the National Police. Also, personnel of the Dominican Air Force, the Armed Forces Education Centre, the Audit Office and the administration of the international airport] total amount paid: 3A35^^7'5^ Dominican pesos."

Accept, Sir, etc.

William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States

65-16576 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL 8/6509 7 July 1965 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 7 JULY 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY- GSNERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance with Article 5*1- United Nations Charter, I have the honour to transmit to you for information Security Council cable No. JOJ of today's date from the Ad_Koc Committee to tue Chairman of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation:

"Santo Domingo, 7 July 1965

''Message No. 505

"Mr. Guillermo Sev.iUa Sacasa ChaiTiuc.!! Tenth Hooting of Consultation Pan AiLerican Union,, Washington, D.C.

"The Unified Conjn?.nd. of the Inter-American Peace Force reported late on 6 July ah 11JO Colon 2! Ca<"-aanors forces had attacked the Latin American Brigade's sector- particularly the Avenida Independencia, held by the Nicaraguan forces, and CdJ.lt Bolivar, held by Fonduran company and Brazilian battalion. They used light -weapons of all types. The Latin American troops returned the fire and there were no casualties in the Inter-American Peace Torce. The Unified. Command immediately communicated with Colonel Caamano's Chief of Operations and asked him to stop the attack, immediately so as to prevent an aggravation of the incident. At 12 midnight, the Unified Command reported that it had been able to check on the firing. Colonel Caamano's troops had fired over the heads of the United States troops in the corridor, who held their fire. The Unified Command reported that troops of the Inter -American Peace Force had observed some shooting among Colonel Caamano's forces near Ozama Fortress.

Ad Hoc Committee

Ilraar Penna Marinho, special representative of Brazil Ramon de Clairmont Duenas, special representative of El Salvador Ellsworth Bunker, special representative of the United States'* i Accept, Sir, etc.

William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States 65-1667^ UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL

SECURITY S/6505 8 July 1965 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

LETTER DATED 6 JULY 19^5 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In the absence of the Secretary General, acting In accordance with Article 5^- of the United Nations Charter I have the honour to transmit to you for the information of the Security Council copies of notes Nos. 5k and 56, dated 28 and 30 June 1965.1 addressed to Mr. Horacio Vicioso Soto and Colonel Francisco Caamano Deno respectively by the Ad Hoc Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs. Accept, Sir, etc.

William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States

65-16851 ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES TENTH MEETING OF CONSULTATION OF MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

IJan American Union, Washington, D.C. 1965

Doc. 21? (English) 5 July 1965 Original: Spanish

The Secretary General of the Tenth Meeting, of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs presents his compliments to the Special Delegate and has the honor, in accordance with instructions from the President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation at the request of the Ad Hoc Committee, to send him copies of letters numbers ^k and 56, dated last June 28 and 3G» which the Ad Hoc Committee sent to 1-ir. Horacio Vicioso Soto and to Colonel Francisco Caamano Deno, respectively. Doc. 21? (English)

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic June 28, 1965

No. 5^ Sir: We are pleased to acknowledge receipt of your note No. 9661, dated June 2k , in which you desired to establish the position of the Government of National Reconstruction in relation to the Safety Zone, indicating that the right of asylum does not exist in that zone, that paragraph 3 of the Act of Santo Domingo refers only to persons who reside permanently in that zone, and that the Government of National Reconstruction has exclusive responsibility for the exercise of police power and for the maintenance of law and order in that zone. In reply, the Commission wishes to state that the interpretation given to the Act of Santo Domingo is incorrect in various aspects, and it desires to point out the following: 1. That in a note addressed to the Secretary General of the Organiza- tion of American States dated May 9 of this year, the President of the Government of National Reconstruction stated that "the Government that I head accepts the terms of the Act of Santo Domingo of May 5, 1965, as it was signed by the Military Junta." With that acceptance, the Government of National Reconstruction assumed all the obligations that the Military Junta that preceded it had contracted. 2. Paragraph 3 of the Act of Santo Domingo stipulates that: "The Parties bind themselves especially to respect this safety zone, within which there is guaranteed, in the manner that the Organization of American States may deem appropriate, adequate protection and safety for all persons found within that zone of refuge."

His Excellency Horacio Vicioso Soto Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Government of National Reconstruction Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - 2 - Doc. 21? (English)

?• This provision had its origin in paragraph 2 of the Resolution adopted unanimously (including the vote of the Representative of the Dominican Republic) by the Council of the Organization of American States on April 30, 1965, which reads as follows: "To make an urgent appeal to the same authorities, political groupings, and forces on both sides to permit the immediate establishment of an international neutral zone of refuge, encompassing the geographic area of the city of Santo Domingo immediately surrounding the embassies of foreign governments, the inviolability of which will be respected by all opposing forces and within which nationals of all countries will be given safe haven." From the foregoing, and as a consequence of the situation existing at that time, as well as of the negotiations that led to the signing of the Act, it is clear that the words "all persons found within that zone of refuge'1 cannot be limited to the persons who "reside permanently in that zone" but rather include all persons who are found therein at any time. **. We call your attention to the fact that "...adequate protection and safety" is guaranteed in paragraph 3 to "all persons" "in the manner that the Organization of American States may deem appropriate.11 We likewise call your attention to paragraph 7 of that Act, which states: "The Parties declare that they accept and recognize the full competence of the Special Committee appointed by the Tenth, Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, for purposfes of the faithful observance of what is agreed to in this Agreement." 5« Consequently, and in the exercise of the responsibility that belongs to it since the Government of National Reconstruction has accepted the Act of Santo Domingo, the Ad Hoc Committee considers that, until a definitive solution to the Dominican problem is found, the most practical method for guaranteeing adequate protection to the persons within the safety zone would be to establish close collaboration between the Unified Command of the Inter-American Peace Force and the police authorities of that Government. In any case, neither the Ad Hoc Committee nor the Inter- American Peace Force could recognize a right of the police authorities of that Government to make arrests for political reasons in the Safety Zone. Therefore, the Ad Hoc Committee has addressed the Unified Command of the Inter-American Peace Force to the effect that it take appropriate measures in order to prevent arrests of that type. - 3 - Doc. 21? (English)

6. The Unified Command of the Inter-American Peace Force has issued revised regulations concerning entrance into and departure from the Safety Zone as well as the Communication Corridor, a copy of which I am sending you for your information. It will be noted that, in accordance therewith, members of the armed forces of the Government of National Reconstruction and of the Constitutionalist Government may enter that zone only when they are not bearing arras. The Inter-American Peace Force has not established a curfew within that zone or in the Communication Corridor, since it does not consider that measure necessary for the adequate protection and safety of the persons in that zone. Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of our highest consideration.

Ilmar Penna Marinho Ambassador, Representative of Brazil Ram&n de Clairraont Duefias Ambassador, Representative of El Salvador Ellsworth Bunker Ambassador, Representative of the United States of America Doc. 21? (English)

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic June 30, 1965

No. 56 Sir: The Ad Hoc Committee has carefully studied all aspects of the present situation regarding the cease-fire* In this regard, it should be remembered that, prior to June 15« more than 900 violations of the cease-fire provoked by the forces of the Consti- tutionalist Command had been recorded, which caused considerable casualties to the Inter-American Peace Force, in both dead and wounded, and that on the aforementioned date the constitutionalist forces launched several attacks in different sectors of the Communication Line and at border points of the Safety Zone, including high land to the south of the electric power plant. This obliged the Inter-American Peace Force, in self-defenses to return the fire and, for the purpose of assuring its positions, to maintain temporarily certain advanced positions to the south and to the west of the Communication Line, with the approval of this Committee* The Committee has carefully considered your request that the inter- American forces withdraw to the positions they occupied on last June 14. In that consideration we have taken into account the following factors: 1. It is vitally important to maintain the security of the Inter- American Peace Force in view of the losses and casualties suffered by that Force during recent weeks, as a consequence of attacks coming from the constitutionalist forces, especially in the zone where the electric power plant is located*

20 The Inter-American Peace Force is responsible for the observance of the cease-fire. 3» The necessity for the electric power plant to operate without interruption and without restriction of any kind. As you know, all the population of Santo Domingo, including that of the constitutionalist zone,

Colonel Francisco Caamano Deno President of the Constitutional Government Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - 5 - Doc. 217 (English) as well as that which lives in bordering sectors, depends on the services of that plant for satisfying its vital needs for light, power, and water. The foregoing considerations have led the Committee to conclude that for the time being it is advisable to maintain the positions that the Inter-American Peace Force is temporarily occupying. Very truly ycyurs,

Ilmar Penna Marinho Ambassador| Representative of Brazil

Ramon de Clairmont Duenas Ambassador, Representative of El Salvador

Ellsworth Bunker Ambassador| Representative of the United States of America

DC/1226 UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL

SECURITY S/6505 8 July 1965 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

LETTER DATED 6 JULY 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In the absence of the Secretary General, acting in accordance with Article 5^ of the United Nations Charter I have the honour to transmit to you for the information of the Security Council copies of notes Nos. 5^ and 56, dated 28 and 30 June 1965? addressed to Mr. Horacio Vicioso Soto and Colonel Francisco Caamano Deno respectively by the Ad Hoc Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs. Accept, Sir, etc.

William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States

65-16851 ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES TENTH MEETING OF CONSULTATION OF MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

?an American Union, Washington, D.C. 1965

Doc. 21? (English) 5 July 1965 Original: Spanish

The Secretary General of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of

Ministers of Foreign Affairs presents his compliments to the Special

Delegate and has the honor, in accordance with instructions from the

President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation at the request of the

Ad Hoc Committee, to send him copies of letters numbers 5^ and 56,

dated last June 28 and 3G« which the Ad Hoc Committee sent to

tir. Horacio Vicioso Soto and to Colonel Francisco Caamario Deno,

respectively. Doc. 217 (English)

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic June 28, 1965

No. 5b Sir: We are pleased to acknowledge receipt of your note No» 9661, dated June 24, in which you desired to establish the position of the Government of National Reconstruction in relation to the Safety Zone, indicating that the right of asylum does not exist in that zone, that paragraph 3 of the Act of Santo Domingo refers only to persons who reside permanently in that zone, and that the Government of National Reconstruction has exclusive responsibility for the exercise of police power and for the maintenance of law and order in that zone. In reply, the Commission wishes to state that the interpretation given to the Act of Santo Domingo is incorrect in various aspects, and it desires to point out the following: 1. That in a note addressed to the Secretary General of the Organiza- tion of American States dated May 9 of this year, the President of the Government of National Reconstruction stated that "the Government that I head accepts the terms of the Act of Santo Domingo of May 5» 1965, as it was signed by the Military Junta." With that acceptance, the Government of National Reconstruction assumed all the obligations that the Military Junta that preceded it had contracted. 2. Paragraph 3 of the Act of Santo Domingo stipulates that: "The Parties bind themselves especially to respect this safety zone, within which there is guaranteed, in the manner that the Organization of American States may deem appropriate, adequate protection and safety for all persons found within that zone of refuge."

His Excellency Horacio Vicioso Soto Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Government of National Reconstruction Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - 2 - Doc. 21? (English)

3. This provision had its origin in paragraph 2 of the Resolution adopted unanimously (including the vote of the Representative of the Dominican Republic) by the Council of the Organization of American States on April 30, 1965, which reads as follows: "To make an urgent appeal to the same authorities, political groupings, and forces on both sides to permit the immediate establishment of an international neutral zone of refuge, encompassing the geographic area of the city of Santo Domingo immediately surrounding the embassies of foreign governments, the inviolability of which will be respected by all opposing forces and within which nationals of an countries will be given safe haven." From the foregoing, and as a consequence of the situation existing at that time, as well as of the negotiations that led to the signing of the Act, it is clear that the words "all persons found within that zone of refuge" cannot be limited to the persons who "reside permanently in that zone" but rather include all persons who are found therein at any time. k. We call your attention to the fact that "...adequate protection and safety" is guaranteed in paragraph 3 to "all persons" "in the manner that the Organization of American States may deem appropriate." We likewise call your attention to paragraph 7 of that Act, which states: "The Parties declare that they accept and recognize the full competence of the Special Committee appointed by the Tenth, Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, for purposes of the faithful observance of what is agreed to in this Agreement." 5* Consequently, and in the exercise of the responsibility that belongs to it since the Government of National Reconstruction has accepted the Act of Santo Domingo, the Ad Hoc Committee considers that, until a definitive solution to the Dominican problem is found, the most practical method for guaranteeing adequate protection to the persons within the safety zone would be to establish close collaboration between the Unified Command of the Inter-American Peace Force and the police authorities of that Government. In any case, neither the Ad Hoc Committee nor the Inter- American Peace Force could recognize a right of the police authorities of that Government to make arrests for political reasons in the Safety Zone. Therefore, the Ad Hoc Committee has addressed the Unified Command of the Inter-American Peace Force to the effect that it take appropriate measures in order to prevent arrests of that type. - 3 - Doc. 21? (English)

6. The Unified Command of the Inter-American Peace Force has issued revised regulations concerning entrance into and departure from the Safety Zone as 'well as the Communication Corridor, a copy of which I am sending you for your information. It will be noted thatt in accordance therewith, members of the armed forces of the Government of National Reconstruction and of the Constitutionalist Government may enter that zone only when they are not bearing arras. The Inter-American Peace Force has not established a curfew within that zone or in the Communication Corridor, since it does not consider that measure necessary for the adequate protection and safety of the persons in that zone. Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of our highest consideration.

Ilmar Penna Marinho Ambassador, Representative of Brazil Ram&n de Clairmont Duefias Ambassador, Representative of EL Salvador Ellsworth Bunker Ambassador, Representative of the United States of America - k - Doc. 21? (English)

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic June 30, 1965

No. 56 Sir: The Ad Hoc Committee has carefully studied all. aspects of the present situation regarding the cease-fire* In this regard, it should be remembered that, prior to June 15« more than 900 violations of the cease-fire provoked by the forces of the Consti- tutionalist Command had been recorded, which caused considerable casualties to the Inter-American Peace Force, in both dead and wounded, and that on the aforementioned date the constitutionalist forces launched several attacks in different sectors of the Communication Line and at border points of the Safety Zone, including high land to the south of the electric power plant* This obliged the Inter-American Peace Force, in self-defense, to return the fire and, for the purpose of assuring its positions, to maintain temporarily certain advanced positions to the south and to the west of the Communication Line, with the approval of this Committee* The Committee has carefully considered your request that the inter- American forces withdraw to the positions they occupied on last June 14. In that consideration we have taken into account the following factors: 1. It is vitally important to maintain the security of the Inter- American Peace Force in view of the losses and casualties suffered by that Force during recent weeks, as a consequence of attacks coming from the constitutionalist forces, especially in the zone where the electric power plant is located.

20 The Inter-American Peace Force is responsible for the observance of the cease-fire. 3« The necessity for the electric power plant to operate without interruption and without restriction of any kind. As you know, all the population of Santo Domingo, including that of the constitutionalist zone,

Colonel Francisco Caarcano Deno President of the Constitutional Government Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - 5 - Doc. 217 (English) as well as that which lives in bordering sectors, depends on the services of that plant for satisfying its vital needs for light, power, and water* The foregoing considerations have led the Committee to conclude tha* for the time being it is advisable to maintain, the positions that the Inter-American Peace Force is temporarily occupying. Very truly yours,

Ilmar Penna Marinho Ambassador, Representative of Brazil

Ramon de Clairmont Duenas Ambassador, Representative of EL Salvador

Ellsworth Bunker Ambassador, Representative of the United States of America

EC/1226 UN/TED NAT/ONS Distr. GENERAL

8 JuLy r\ 1 1 M r M C U U N L I L ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH

CABLE DATED 7 JULY 19^5 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY- GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

. In accordance with Article 5^ of the United Nations Charter, I have the honour to transmit to you for the information of the Security Council cable No. 307 sent today "by the Director of the Secretariat Services of the OAS in the Dominican Republic to the Secretary General of the OAS:

"Santo Domingo, 7 July 1965

"No. 307

"Dr. Jose A. Mora, Secretary General of the Organization of American States

"Yesterday the Inter -American Commission on Human Rights had an - interview with Jottin Cury, Constitutionalist Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Acting Mayor Peguero with reference to certain questions concerning human rights. In the afternoon it had an interview with Monsignor Clarizio, Apostolic Nuncio, with reference to the situation as regards human rights in the Dominican Republic. On Tuesday seventy-two complaints of violations of human rights were dealt with. Today the Commission visited San Pedro Macoris to look into various complaints received as result of the events occurring at Ramon Santana Thursday night, 1 July. The Commandant of the National Police of San Pedro Macoris offered full facilities and supplied information requested. The Commission was informed that several of the persons detained had been transferred to the police prison at Santo Domingo. The Commission interviewed one prisoner and two policemen who had been wounded at Ramon Santana. The office of the Commission dealt with forty-one claims and received numerous applications from persons whose earlier claims are pending.

"Accept, Sir, etc .

Santiago ORTIZ Director of Secretariat Services of the OAS in the Dominican Republic"

Accept, Sir, etc William SANDERS Assistant Secretary General Organization of American States 65-16731 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/6515 9 July 1965 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: ENGLISH/SPANISH

LETTER DATED 8 JULY 1965 FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

In accordance with Article 54 of the United Nations Charter, I have the honour to transmit to you for the information of the Security Council copies in English and Spanish of the "Grant Agreement" (Doc. 21^) and the "Memorandum of Agreement" (Doc. 215) entered into on ^0 June 1965 by and "between the Organization of American States and the United States of America. Accept, Sir, etc.

(Signed) Jose A. KORA Secretary General Organization of American States

65-16901 ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES f ENTH MEETING OF CONSULTATION OF MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

,Pan American Union, Washington, D.C. 1965

Doe. 2lU (English) k July 1965 Original: English

GRANT AGREElffiNT

Grant Agreement datc-.d Jur^ 50, 1965 between the Pan American Union, Genera"!. Secretariat-of the Greanization of American Stabes, (hereinafter referifcd to as the Ur«Ior>} ana. the Agency for International Development (hereinafter referred to as AID) an Agency of the United States of America. WKSSEAS, the parties have been cooperating in activities to promote economic and political stabilitjr in the Dominican Republic and to contribute to the welfare of the Dominican people; and WHEREAS, the parties have determined that there is an immediate and urgent need for additional emergency financing for such activities; and WHEREAS^ necessary planning for carrying out such activities in a sound manner has been completed; and WHEREAS, the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Foreign Ministers of the American Republics, by resolution dated May 20, 1965 has entrusted the Secretary General of the CAS, in an effort to restore peace and the normal conditions that will make it possible to establish the bases for the functioning of democratic institutions in the Dominican Republic, to "offer his good offices to the parties in conflict, with a view to the establishment of a climate of peace and conciliation that will permit the functioning of democratic institutions in the Dominican Republic." NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: Section 1. The Grant; AID agrees to grant to the Union up to SEVENTEEN MILLION DOLLARS^DOLS 17,000,000) to assist in promoting the economic and political stability of the Dominican Republic by providing financing for the activities described in Section 2. - 2 - Doc. 2lU (English)

geetion 2. Eligible Items. The following items ("eligible items") shall be eligible for financing under the grant: (A) Salaries and wages of public employees, including employees of semi-autonomous agencies and military personnel (but not including military pensions); (B) Expenditures essential to the continued operation of public and private enterprises important to the economy of the Dominican Republic; (C) Emergency public works activities to provide expanded employ- ment opportunities for unemployed laborers in the Dominican Republic; and (D) Such other Emergency Activities as may be agreed upon by the parties hereto.

(A) At such time as the OAS ad hoc committee for the restoration of democratic order in the Dominican Republic, through the Secretary General of the QAS, requests Am to disburse the grant, AID shall make cash transfer disbursement of the grant in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement, (B) Prior to any disbursement by AID, the Union shall have entered into arrangements with the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (Central Bank) whereby said Central Bank shall have agreed to make available, in exchange for the dollars to be disbursed, an equivalent amount of Dominican pesos to finance eligible items, at a rate of exchange satisfactory to AID, (c) Dominican pesos generated in accordance with the foregoing procedures shall be disbursed to finance eligible itemn in accordance with procedures previously agreed upon by the Central Bank and the parties hereto. (D) Disbursements of dollars or Dominican pesos may also be made by such other means as may be agreed upon by the parties hereto. Section U. Implementation. (A) The Union shall carry out this agreement and the activities to be financed hereunder with due diligence and eff iciency, and in accordance with sound commercial and financial practices. The Union shall exercise its rights in relation to eligible items so as to protect the interest of the Dominican people, the Union and AID and to properly meet the require- ments and discharge the obligations of the Union under this agreement, and to facilitate the success of activities financed hereunder. - 3 - Doc. 21^ (English)

Section 5. This agreement is made and entered into subject to the Memorandum of Agreement between the parties hereto dated Jane go, 1965, the provisions of which shall apply to activities under this agreement as fully as if the provisions thereof were set forth herein. Section 6• Up to $250,000 of the grant may be used to finance admiuiatrative expenses of"the Union in carrying out activities under t'.rl.s agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Pan American Union and the Agency for International Development, each acting through their duly authorized representatives, have caused this agreement to be execi,^.d a.; of the day and the year first above •vricitten.

(s) Dr. Jose" A. Mora (s) W. Tapley Bennett, Jr. Secretary General of the Ambassador of the Organization of American States United States of America

PC/1213 ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES TENTH MEETING OF CONSULTATION OF MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Pan American Union, Washington, D.C. 1965 i •

Doc. 215 (English) U July 1965 Original: English

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOTEHSMENT OF THE UNTIED STATES OF AMERICA AM) THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES

THIS MEMORANDUM OP AGREEMENT, made and entered into this thirtieth day of June 1965, by and between the Government of the United States of America, acting through Ambassador W. Tapley Bennett, Jr., hereinafter calle.d the "United States, " and the Pan American Union as the Secretariat of the Organization of American States, acting through Secretary General Dr» Jose* A. Mora, hereinafter called the "Union." WHEREAS, the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States, pursuant to the Resolution of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, approved on May 20, 1965 and the Resolu- tion approved on June 2, 1965, and under the direction of the Secretary General of the OAS and the Ad Hoc Committee established by the last cited Resolution, is carrying out an emergency program of economic and technical assistance to aid in the economic recovery of the Dominican Republic; WHEREAS, the United States deems it desirable to participate in such an emergency program of economic recovery by providing financial assistance under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE I A. The Union may from time to time undertake to provide, for a period of at least one year, programs of economic recovery in the Dominican Republic in accordance with the terms of this agreement. B. When appropriate or when requested by the United States, the Union will submit to the United States detailed justification for specific amounts of funds being requested under this agreement. Each such presentation will include analyses of self-help actions being taken in the Dominican Republic. - 2 - Doc. 215 (English)

C. After approval of a Union request, dollar funds will be deposited to ,• the Dominican Central Bank account maintained in the Federal Reserve Bank in Hew York in exchange for Dominican peso equivalent which will be credited by the Central Bank to a Union account in that bank.

ARTICLE II A. The amount of assistance made available to date totals $15,000,000, and, subject to availability of funds appropriated by the United States Congress, additional amounts of assistance may be made available as mutually agreed upon. B« Funds made available unde.r this agreement ir^y be used to cover administrative expenses of the Union in canning out the programs contemplated herein to th-3 extent agreed upon by the parties hereto. C. Programs financed through this agreement may also be supported by ether member countries OT' the Organization of American States and international organizations. D. To the extent mutually agreed upon, the United States shall make available personnel and assistance needed for the purpose of this •agreement. E. The emergency programs of economic assistance which have been financed by prior assistance and supervised by the Union shall be considered as carried out pursuant to this agreement. The financial aspects of such programs shall be reflected in the financial records of the Union, and the related records of transactions shall be the property of the Union. Such records shall be kept in accordance with sound accounting principles and shall be subject to United States inspection at any time until three years following conclusion of all emergency programs established hereunder. F. ET either party fails to abide by the conditions set forth in this agreement, or deems it in its best interest, it may terminate this assistance immediately upon giving written notice to the other. If the Union should receive such a notice of revocation, or give such notice of revocation to AID, it shall take immediate action to minimize expenditures and obligations financed by this agreement and shall cancel all such obligations whenever possible. The Union shall, within fifteen days after the effective date of such revocation repay to the United States all unexpended portions of the funds theretofore paid by the United States to the Union which are not otherwise obligated by a legally binding transaction within the purpose of this agreement. - 3 - Doc. 215 (English)

The funds made available by the United States pursuant to this agreement may be utilized during a mutually agreeable period, such period beginning prior to June 30, 1965, and ending no later than June 30, 1966. The Union will submit to the United States an original and two copies of a certified financial statement showing expenditures and receipts. Such report will be submitted within twenty days after the close of each month, and at such other times as may be requested by the United States. This fiscal report shall include certification signed by an authorized representative of the Union as follows: t!The undersigned hereby certifies: l) that t:?2 expenditures reflected on this report are proper under the terms of the agreement; and 2) that such detailed supporting information as the United States . may require will be furnished by the Union promptly to the United States on request. By_ H. Financial transactions under this agreement shall be periodically audited at intervals satisfactory to the United States by accountants satisfactory to the United States. The Union will furnish to the United States copies of all audit reports prepared by a firm of certified public accountants in relation to the financial transactions under this agreement.

ARTICLE III Upon completion of the programs of economic recovery covered by this agreement all unexpended funds and all balances of collections on loans shall revert to the United States and to other contributing governments prorated on the basis of contributions, and shall be refunded by the Union to the participating governments within fifteen days. ARTICLE IV Nothing contained in this agreement' shall be construed as creating a contractual relationship between the United States and any person, contractor or sub-contractor employed by the Union. ARTICLE V This agreement shall be implemented by further agreements, or letters of understanding to be entered into by the parties hereto at subsequent dates.

(s) Dr. Jose" A. Mora (s) W. Tapley Bennett, Jr. Secretary General of the Ambassador of the Organization of American States United States of America

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