Security Council Resolution 913 (1994) [on the Situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Particularly in the Safe Area of Gorazde and Political Settlement of the Situation in the Former Yugoslavia]

S/RES/913(1994)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 60 The situation in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, published in 1994.

What subjects does this mandate have?

13 subjects

Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina Situation Detained Persons Former Yugoslavia Situation Freedom of Movement Gorazde (Bosnia and Herzegovina)Mediation Peacekeeping Operations Russian Federation Safe Areas Serbs Troop Withdrawal United States

What’s in this document?

10 operative paragraphs

A

Demands the immediate conclusion by the Government of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Bosnian Serb party of a cease-fire agreement, under the auspices of UNPROFOR, in Gorazde and throughout the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, leading to an agreement on cessation of hostilities, and demands that all parties comply strictly with such agreements;

Invites the Secretary-General to take the necessary steps to ensure that UNPROFOR is able, within the limits of its available resources, to monitor the situation in Gorazde and respect of any cease-fire and disengagement of the military forces in Gorazde, including any measure to put heavy weapons of the parties under United Nations control;

Condemns the shelling and attacks by the Bosnian Serb forces against the safe area of Gorazde as defined in resolution 824 (1993) and demands the withdrawal of these forces and their weapons to a distance to be agreed by

UNPROFOR wherefrom they cease to constitute a threat to the status of Gorazde as a safe area;

B

Calls for an end to any provocative action by whomsoever committed in and around the safe areas;

Demands the immediate release of all United Nations personnel still held by the Bosnian Serb forces;

Demands further unimpeded freedom of movement for UNPROFOR in the fulfilment of all its tasks and the removal of all obstacles to such freedom of movement;

Confirms the decision in resolution 908 (1994) to take action by 30 April 1994 at the latest on the further troop requirements recommended by the Secretary-General;

C

Underlines the urgent need to intensify the efforts towards an overall political settlement agreed by all parties in the former Yugoslavia, and in particular in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina;

Calls for the intensification of the efforts to achieve a peaceful settlement with coordination and close consultation between the representatives of the United States and the Russian Federation and those of the United Nations and the European Union, with the aim of bringing together current diplomatic initiatives;

D

Decides to remain actively seized of the matter, and stands ready promptly to consider taking further measures as required.

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