Statement [on the Item Entitled "the Situation in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina"]

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A Presidential Statement of the Security Council, under agenda item 62The situation in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, published in 1995.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina Situation Civilian Persons Ethnic Cleansing Human Rights Humanitarian Assistance Military Personnel Peacekeeping Operations Serbs Srebrenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

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At the 3554th meeting of the Security Council, held on 14 July 1995, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "The situation in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina", the President of the Security Council made the following statement on behalf of the Council:

"The Security Council recalls its resolution 1004 (1995). The Council is deeply concerned about the ongoing forced relocation of tens of thousands of civilians from the Srebrenica safe area to the Tuzla region by the Bosnian Serb party. Such a forced relocation is a clear violation of the human rights of the civilian population. It is especially concerned about reports of grave mistreatment and killing of innocent civilians. It is equally concerned about reports that up to 4,000 men and boys have been forcibly removed by the Bosnian Serb party from the Srebrenica safe area. It demands that in conformity with internationally recognized standards of conduct and international law the Bosnian Serb party release them immediately, respect fully the rights of the civilian population of the Srebrenica safe area and other persons protected under international humanitarian law, and permit access by the International Committee of the Red Cross.

"The Security Council again condemns the unacceptable practice of 'ethnic cleansing' and reaffirms that those who have committed or have ordered the commission of such acts will be held individually responsible in respect of such acts.

"The Security Council demands that the Bosnian Serb party immediately allow unimpeded access to the civilian population of the Srebrenica safe area by international humanitarian organizations and cooperate with any procedure established by those organizations to determine which civilians wish to depart the area of Srebrenica. It further demands that the Bosnian Serb party respect fully the rights of those civilians who wish to remain in the safe area and cooperate with efforts to ensure that civilians who wish to depart are allowed to do so with their families in an orderly, safe way in conformity with international law.

"The Security Council demands that both sides allow the unhindered movement of humanitarian relief and cooperate with efforts by international 95-20996 (E) 140795 /...

*9520996* organizations and agencies and concerned Governments to provide food, medicine, facilities, and housing to the displaced.

"The Security Council reiterates its demand that the Bosnian Serb forces immediately and unconditionally release unharmed all detained personnel of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR), and that the parties respect fully the safety of all UNPROFOR personnel and ensure their complete freedom of movement.

"The Security Council pays tribute to all the personnel of UNPROFOR, and of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, especially those deployed in the area of Srebrenica. It notes that the presence and bravery of the troops has undoubtedly saved the lives of many civilians in the Srebrenica area."

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