United Nations Security Council Resolution 1101
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1101, adopted on March 28, 1997, after reiterating its concern over the situation in Albania
, the Council established a multinational protection force in the country to create conditions to facilitate humanitarian assistance
.
The Security Council noted that the situation in Albania
, triggered by the failure of the Ponzi scheme
, had deteriorated, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
(OSCE) and the European Union
were attempting to find a peaceful resolution to the situation. It was convinced that the situation in Albania posed a threat to the peace and security of the region, reflecting concerns by diplomats of the unrest spilling into other ethnically Albanian
areas of the Balkans
.
The resolution, drafted by Italy
, condemned the outbreak of violence and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities. Some countries had offered to establish a temporary and limited multinational protection force to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance and create a secure environment for international humanitarian organisations. Italy had proposed to lead the force. The Council then authorised states in that operation (Operation Alba) to conduct the operation in a neutral and impartial way and, under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter
, further directed the states to ensure the freedom of movement
and security of the multinational force.
It was decided that the operation would last for a period of three months, and that its cost will be borne by countries participating in it. The contributing states were requested to report to the Council every two weeks on consultations between it and the Government of Albania and to co-operate with the authorities in the country.
Resolution 1101 was adopted by 14 votes to none against, with one abstention
from China
, which stated that the situation was an internal affair of Albania, but, given Albania's request for assistance, did not veto
the resolution.
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1101, adopted on March 28, 1997, after reiterating its concern over the situation in Albania
Albania
Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
, the Council established a multinational protection force in the country to create conditions to facilitate humanitarian assistance
Humanitarian aid
Humanitarian aid is material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to humanitarian crises including natural disaster and man-made disaster. The primary objective of humanitarian aid is to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity...
.
The Security Council noted that the situation in Albania
1997 rebellion in Albania
The 1997 unrest in Albania, also known as the Lottery Uprising or Anarchy in Albania, was an uprising sparked by Ponzi scheme failures...
, triggered by the failure of the Ponzi scheme
Ponzi scheme
A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investment operation that pays returns to its investors from their own money or the money paid by subsequent investors, rather than from any actual profit earned by the individual or organization running the operation...
, had deteriorated, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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(OSCE) and the European Union
European Union
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were attempting to find a peaceful resolution to the situation. It was convinced that the situation in Albania posed a threat to the peace and security of the region, reflecting concerns by diplomats of the unrest spilling into other ethnically Albanian
Albanians
Albanians are a nation and ethnic group native to Albania and neighbouring countries. They speak the Albanian language. More than half of all Albanians live in Albania and Kosovo...
areas of the Balkans
Balkans
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.
The resolution, drafted by Italy
Italy
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, condemned the outbreak of violence and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities. Some countries had offered to establish a temporary and limited multinational protection force to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance and create a secure environment for international humanitarian organisations. Italy had proposed to lead the force. The Council then authorised states in that operation (Operation Alba) to conduct the operation in a neutral and impartial way and, under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter
Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter
Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter sets out the UN Security Council's powers to maintain peace. It allows the Council to "determine the existence of any threat to the peace, breach of the peace, or act of aggression" and to take military and nonmilitary action to "restore international peace...
, further directed the states to ensure the freedom of movement
Freedom of movement
Freedom of movement, mobility rights or the right to travel is a human right concept that the constitutions of numerous states respect...
and security of the multinational force.
It was decided that the operation would last for a period of three months, and that its cost will be borne by countries participating in it. The contributing states were requested to report to the Council every two weeks on consultations between it and the Government of Albania and to co-operate with the authorities in the country.
Resolution 1101 was adopted by 14 votes to none against, with one abstention
Abstention
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from China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
, which stated that the situation was an internal affair of Albania, but, given Albania's request for assistance, did not veto
United Nations Security Council veto power
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the resolution.
See also
- 1997 rebellion in Albania1997 rebellion in AlbaniaThe 1997 unrest in Albania, also known as the Lottery Uprising or Anarchy in Albania, was an uprising sparked by Ponzi scheme failures...
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1101 to 1200 (1997 – 1998)
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