United Nations Security Council Resolution 1255
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Security Council Resolution
1255, adopted unanimously on July 30, 1999, after reaffirming all resolutions on Georgia
, particularly Resolution 1225
(1999), the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia
(UNOMIG) until January 31, 2000.
The Security Council emphasised the unacceptability of the lack of progress with issues relating to the Abkhazia
conflict and the situation in the conflict zone remained fragile. It was also important that both parties respected human rights
as part of an overall political settlement.
The resolution demanded that both parties deepen their commitment towards the peace process, maintain high-level dialogue and strictly observe the 1994 Agreement on a Cease-fire and Separation of Forces
. It underlined the importance of an early settlement of the political status of Abkhazia within Georgia. The Council also regarded elections held in Abkhazia
to be illegitimate and unnacceptable.
Meanwhile, there was concern about the situation regarding refugee
s and demographic changes as a result of the conflict, therefore the return of refugees was necessary as a first step. On October 16-18, 1998 and June 7-9, 1999 there were agreements aimed at improving security and building confidence in the region, which was welcomed by the Security Council. The activities of armed groups in the Gali region were condemned. Finally, the Secretary-General Kofi Annan
was requested to report within three months on the implementation of the current resolution, where a review of UNOMIG's mandate would take place.
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1255, adopted unanimously on July 30, 1999, after reaffirming all resolutions on Georgia
Georgia (country)
Georgia is a sovereign state in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the southwest by Turkey, to the south by Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. The capital of...
, particularly Resolution 1225
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1225
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1225, adopted unanimously on January 28, 1999, after reaffirming all resolutions on Georgia, particularly Resolution 1187 , the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia until July 31, 1999, and expressed an intention...
(1999), the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia
United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia
The United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia was established by United Nations Security Council Resolution 858 in August 1993 to verify compliance with a 27 July 1993 ceasefire agreement between the Republic of Georgia and forces in Abkhazia with special attention given to the situation in the...
(UNOMIG) until January 31, 2000.
The Security Council emphasised the unacceptability of the lack of progress with issues relating to the Abkhazia
Abkhazia
Abkhazia is a disputed political entity on the eastern coast of the Black Sea and the south-western flank of the Caucasus.Abkhazia considers itself an independent state, called the Republic of Abkhazia or Apsny...
conflict and the situation in the conflict zone remained fragile. It was also important that both parties respected human rights
Human rights
Human rights are "commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being." Human rights are thus conceived as universal and egalitarian . These rights may exist as natural rights or as legal rights, in both national...
as part of an overall political settlement.
The resolution demanded that both parties deepen their commitment towards the peace process, maintain high-level dialogue and strictly observe the 1994 Agreement on a Cease-fire and Separation of Forces
Agreement on a Cease-fire and Separation of Forces
The Agreement on a Cease-fire and Separation of Forces was signed by parties to the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict in Moscow on 14 May 1994. Also known as the 1994 Moscow Agreement, it was witnessed by United Nations, Russian Federation and Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe...
. It underlined the importance of an early settlement of the political status of Abkhazia within Georgia. The Council also regarded elections held in Abkhazia
Elections in Abkhazia
Abkhazia elects on national level a head of state - the president - and a legislature. The president is elected for a five term by the people. The People's Assembly has 35 members, elected for a five year term in single seat constituencies....
to be illegitimate and unnacceptable.
Meanwhile, there was concern about the situation regarding refugee
Refugee
A refugee is a person who outside her country of origin or habitual residence because she has suffered persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or because she is a member of a persecuted 'social group'. Such a person may be referred to as an 'asylum seeker' until...
s and demographic changes as a result of the conflict, therefore the return of refugees was necessary as a first step. On October 16-18, 1998 and June 7-9, 1999 there were agreements aimed at improving security and building confidence in the region, which was welcomed by the Security Council. The activities of armed groups in the Gali region were condemned. Finally, the Secretary-General Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan
Kofi Atta Annan is a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the UN from 1 January 1997 to 31 December 2006...
was requested to report within three months on the implementation of the current resolution, where a review of UNOMIG's mandate would take place.
See also
- Georgian–Abkhazian conflict
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1201 to 1300 (1998 – 2000)
- United Nations resolutions on AbkhaziaUnited Nations resolutions on Abkhazia220px|thumb|United Nations map of AbkhaziaThe Security Council of the United Nations passed 32 resolutions where it recognizes Abkhazia as an integral part of Georgia and supports its territorial integrity according to the principles of the international law...