Security Council Resolution 694 (1991) [on Deportation of 4 Palestinians by Israel]

S/RES/694(1991)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 37 The situation in the occupied Arab territories, published in 1991.

What subjects does this mandate have?

8 subjects

Civilian Persons Deportation Human Rights Violations Israel Middle East Situation Palestinians Territories Occupied by Israel Treaties

What’s in this document?

4 operative paragraphs

Having learned with deep concern and consternation that Israel has, in violation of its obligations under the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949,4 and acting in opposition to relevant Security Council resolutions, and to the detriment of efforts to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, deported four Palestinian civilians on 18 May 1991,

Declares that the action of the Israeli authorities of deporting four Palestinians on 18 May 1991 is in violation of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949.4 which is applicable to all the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem:

Deplores this action and reiterates that Israel, the occupying Power, must refrain from deporting any Palestinian civilian from the occupied territories and ensure the safe and immediate return of all those deported;

Decides to keep the situation under review.

"The members of the Council call upon the parties to the conflict in Liberia to continue to respect the cease-fire agreement which they have signed and to co-operate fully with the Community to restore peace and normalcy in Liberia.

"'The members 0f the Council express appreciation to the Member States, the Secretary-General and humanitarian organizations for the humanitarian assistance to Liberia and call for additional assistance. In this connection the Council welcomes the resumption of the United Nations emergency programme in Liberia following the acceptance of a general cease-fire.

"The members of the Council support the appeal launched by the heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States to the international community for increased humanitarian assistance to the people of Liberia."

Adopted by 11 I/Oles to 1 (United States of America), with 3 abstentions (Belgiwn, France, UniledKingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). ot 24 May 1991

Adopted unanimOU8ly at the 2989th m«lin&

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