Security Council Resolution 1319 (2000) [on Measures for the Security of Refugees and Unhcr Staff in East and West Timor]

S/RES/1319(2000)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 180 The situation in East Timor, published in 2000.

What subjects does this mandate have?

11 subjects

Armed Incidents East Timor Situation Human Rights Violations Internal Security Peacekeeping Operations Refugee Camps Relief Personnel Resettlement Staff Security Timor Barat (Indonesia)Timor-Leste

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8 operative paragraphs

Insists that the Government of Indonesia take immediate additional steps, in fulfilment of its responsibilities, to disarm and disband the militia immediately, restore law and order in the affected areas in West Timor, ensure safety and security in the refugee camps and for humanitarian workers, and prevent cross-border incursions into East Timor;

Stresses that those responsible for the attacks on international personnel in West and East Timor must be brought to justice;

Recalls in this regard the letter of 18 February 2000 from the President of the Security Council to the Secretary-General (S/2000/137) in which it was noted that grave violations of international humanitarian and human rights law have been committed and that those responsible for these violations should be brought to justice, and reiterates its belief that the United Nations has a role to play in the process in order to safeguard the rights of the people of East Timor;

Calls on the Indonesian authorities to take immediate and effective measures to ensure the safe return of refugees who choose to go back to East Timor, and stresses the need for parallel programmes to resettle individuals who choose not to return;

Notes that the Government of Indonesia has decided to deploy additional troops to West Timor to improve the serious security situation, but stresses that UNHCR workers cannot return to West Timor until there is a credible security guarantee, including real progress towards disarming and disbanding the militias;

Underlines that UNTAET should respond robustly to the militia threat in East Timor, consistent with its resolution 1272 (1999) of 22 October 1999;

Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council within a week of the adoption of this resolution on the situation on the ground;

Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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