21. Items Relating to the Situation in the Former Yugoslavia
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Chapter VIII. Consideration of questions under the responsibility of the Security Council for the maintenance of international peace and security the report of the Secretary-General, and decides to keep the 8. Welcomes the initiative of the Force in organizing matter under review; successful bicommunal events, urges the leaders of both communities to promote tolerance, confidence and 5. Expresses concern about the continuing reconciliation between the two communities as recommended in modernization and upgrading of military forces in the Republic the relevant reports of the Secretary-General, and calls of Cyprus and the lack of progress towards a significant uponthem to promote further bicommunal contacts and to reduction in the number of foreign troops in the Republic of remove obstacles to such contacts; Cyprus, urges once again all concerned to commit themselves to such a reduction and to a reduction of defence spending in the 9. Welcomes the Secretary-General’s decision to Republic of Cyprus to help restore confidence between the continue contacts with the two leaders to make every effort to parties and as a first step towards the withdrawal of non-Cypriot find common ground for the basis for a resumption of direct forces as described in the set of ideas, and calls upon the talks; Secretary-General to promote efforts in this direction; 10. Reaffirms the importance it attaches to early 6. Expresses concern also about the failure by the progress being made on the substance of the Cyprus question military authorities on both sides to take reciprocal measures to and on the implementation of the confidence-building measures prohibit along the ceasefire lines live ammunition or weapons as called for in resolution 939 (1994) of 29 July 1994; other than those which are hand-held and to prohibit also the 11. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report firing of weapons within sight or hearing of the buffer zone, and during the coming mandate period on his mission of good calls upon those authorities to enter into discussions with the offices, including a full assessment of his efforts towards Force on this matter in line with paragraph 3 of resolution 839 reaching a settlement of the situation in Cyprus; (1993) of 11 June 1993; 12. Also requests the Secretary-General to submit a 7. Regrets the failure to reach agreement on the report by 10 June 1996 on the implementation of the present extension of the 1989 unmanning agreement to cover all areas of resolution; the buffer zone where the two sides are in close proximity to each other, and calls upon the military authorities on both sides 13. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter. to cooperate urgently with the Force to this end; 21. Items relating to the situation in the former Yugoslavia A. The situation in the Republic of Bosnia The representative of Turkey made a similar and Herzegovina request by a letter of the same date addressed to the President of the Security Council.2 Decision of 8 January 1993 (3159th meeting): At its 3159th meeting, on 8 January 1993, the statement by the President Council included the above-mentioned letters in its By a letter dated 8 January 1993 addressed to the agenda. Following the adoption of the agenda, the President of the Security Council,1 the representative Council invited the representatives of Bosnia and of Bosnia and Herzegovina informed the Council that Herzegovina and Turkey, at their request, to participate the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of the in the discussion without the right to vote. The Republic of Bosnia and Herzego`vina had been killed President (Japan) then stated that, after consultations by Serbian extremists, as he was returning from the among members of the Security Council, he had been airport in a convoy of the United Nations Protection authorized to make the following statement on behalf Force (UNPROFOR). Bosnia and Herzegovina of the Council:3 requested an emergency meeting of the Security The Security Council is profoundly shocked to learn of Council to consider immediate and resolute action, the killing of Mr. Hakija Turajlic, Deputy Prime Minister for including the use of force under Chapter VII of the Economic Affairs of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Charter. by Bosnian Serb forces, while he was under the protection of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR). __________________ The Council strongly condemns this outrageous act of 1 S/25074. terrorism which is a grave violation of international __________________ 2 S/25077. 3 S/25079. 07-63109 721 Repertoire of the Practice of the Security Council humanitarian law and a flagrant challenge to the authority and party which would oppose an overall political settlement against the inviolability of UNPROFOR, as well as to the serious efforts the consequences of such an attitude; lack of cooperation and undertaken with the aim of achieving an overall political non-compliance with its relevant resolutions will compel the settlement of the crisis. Council to review the situation in an urgent and most serious manner and to consider further necessary measures. The Council urges all parties and others concerned to exercise the utmost restraint and to refrain from taking any action which might further exacerbate the situation. Decision of 25 January 1993 (3164th meeting): statement by the President The Council requests the Secretary-General to undertake a full investigation of the incident and to report to it without At its 3164th meeting, on 25 January 1993, the delay. Upon receipt of that report the Council will consider the Council resumed its consideration of the situation in matter forthwith. the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Following The members of the Council extend their sincere the adoption of the agenda, the Council invited the condolences to the bereaved family of Mr. Turajlic and to the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina, at his people and the Government of the Republic of Bosnia and request, to participate in the discussion without the Herzegovina. right to vote. Decision of 8 January 1993 (3160th meeting): The President (Japan) then stated that, after statement by the President consultations among members of the Security Council, he had been authorized to make the following At its 3160th meeting, on 8 January 1993, the statement on behalf of the Council:5 Council resumed its consideration of the situation in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Following The Security Council notes with appreciation the efforts of the international community to alleviate the plight of the the adoption of the agenda, the Council invited the civilian population in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina, at his whose lives have been severely affected by the fighting there. request, to participate in the discussion without the The Council has the highest regard for the efforts of the brave right to vote. people who have undertaken to deliver urgently needed humanitarian assistance under extremely trying conditions to the The President then stated that, after consultations civilian population in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in particular, the among members of the Security Council, he had been efforts of the United Nations Protection Force and the United authorized to make the following statement on behalf Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. However, the of the Council:4 Council deeply regrets that the situation there has imposed great limits on the international community in the fulfilment of its The Security Council fully supports the efforts of the humanitarian mandate. Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia aimed at achieving an The Council reaffirms its demand that all parties and overall political settlement of the crisis through a complete others concerned, in particular Serb paramilitary units, cease and cessation of hostilities and the establishment of a constitutional desist forthwith from all violations of international humanitarian framework for the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this law being committed in the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina, connection, the Council reaffirms the need to respect fully the including in particular the deliberate interference with sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of humanitarian convoys. The Council warns the parties concerned Bosnia and Herzegovina. of serious consequences, in accordance with relevant resolutions of the Security Council, if they continue to impede the delivery The Council fully endorses the view of the Secretary- of humanitarian relief assistance. General described in his report that it is the duty of all the parties involved in the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina, The Council invites the Secretary-General to keep under despite the recent provocation, to cooperate with the continuous review the possibility of air dropping humanitarian Co-Chairmen in bringing this conflict to an end swiftly. assistance to areas isolated by the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Council appeals to all the parties involved to cooperate to the fullest with the peace efforts and warns any The Council will remain actively seized of the matter. __________________ __________________ 4 S/25080. 5 S/25162. 722 07-63109 Chapter VIII. Consideration of questions under the responsibility of the Security Council for the maintenance of international peace and security Decision of 17 February 1993 (3173rd meeting): he had been authorized to make the following statement by the President statement on behalf of the Council:7 At its 3173rd meeting, on 17 February 1993, the The Security Council, having heard a report from the Council resumed its consideration of the situation in Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Following Conference on the Former Yugoslavia, is concerned that the present opportunity to reach a negotiated settlement in Bosnia the adoption of the agenda, the Council invited the and Herzegovina should not be allowed to slip by.