Security Council Resolution 1061 (1996) [on Extension of the Mandate of the Un Mission of Observers in Tajikistan]

S/RES/1061(1996)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 73 The situation in Tajikistan and along the Tajik-Afghan border, published in 1996.

What other versions does this mandate have?

4 versions · 1995–1997

This is an older version — the most recent is S/RES/1128(1997)

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
1997	S/RES/1128(1997)	Security Council resolution 1128 (1997) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission of Observers in Tajikistan]	467	23%Compare
1996	S/RES/1089(1996)	Security Council resolution 1089 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission of Observers in Tajikistan]	813	45%Compare
1996	S/RES/1061(1996)	Security Council resolution 1061 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission of Observers in Tajikistan]	745	30%Compare
1995	S/RES/1030(1995)	Security Council resolution 1030 (1995) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission of Observers in Tajikistan]	1,006	–

What subjects does this mandate have?

16 subjects

Afghanistan Boundaries Budget Contributions Ceasefires Cooperation Between Organizations Detained Persons Emergency Relief Freedom of Movement Funds Humanitarian Assistance Liaison Offices Peacekeeping Operations Prisoners of War Staff Security Tajikistan Tajikistan Situation

What’s in this document?

13 operative paragraphs

Expresses its appreciation for the report of the Secretary-General of 7 June 1995;

Calls upon the parties immediately to cease hostilities and to comply fully with the Tehran Agreement (S/1994/1102, annex 1) and all the other obligations they have assumed, and strongly urges them to extend the cease-fire for the whole duration of the inter-Tajik talks;

Decides to extend the mandate of UNMOT until 15 December 1996 subject to the proviso that the Tehran Agreement remains in force and the parties demonstrate their commitment to an effective cease-fire, to national reconciliation and to the promotion of democracy and further decides that this mandate will remain in effect unless the Secretary-General reports to the Council that these conditions have not been met;

Expresses its intention to review the future of the United Nations commitment in Tajikistan should the prospects for the peace process not have improved during the mandate period;

Calls upon the parties to cooperate fully with the Secretary-General's Special Representative and to resume the round of inter-Tajik talks without delay in order to achieve a comprehensive political settlement of the conflict, with the assistance of the countries and regional organizations acting as observers at the inter-Tajik talks;

Calls upon the parties to cooperate fully with UNMOT and to ensure the safety of the personnel of the United Nations and other international organizations, and also calls on them, in particular the Government of Tajikistan, to lift all restrictions on the freedom of movement of UNMOT personnel;

Calls also upon the parties to resume the activities of the Joint Commission without delay and, in this context, encourages the Tajik opposition to accept in good faith the security guarantees offered to them by the Government of Tajikistan;

Calls upon the Afghan authorities and the UTO to finalize arrangements that would permit the establishment of an additional liaison post at Taloqan;

Urges the Tajik parties to cooperate fully with the International Committee of the Red Cross to facilitate the exchange of prisoners and detainees between the two sides;

Requests the Secretary-General to continue to report to the Council every three months on the implementation of the Tehran Agreement, progress towards a comprehensive political settlement of the conflict and the operations of UNMOT;

Expresses its deep concern over the worsening of the humanitarian situation, aggravated by the recent natural calamities, and urges Member States and others concerned to respond promptly and generously in support of the humanitarian relief efforts of the United Nations and other international organizations;

Encourages States to contribute to the voluntary fund established by the Secretary-General in accordance with resolution 968 (1994) in particular in the expectation of the resumption of work of the Joint Commission;

Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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