United Nations Security Council Resolution 1311
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Security Council Resolution
1311, adopted unanimously on July 28, 2000, after reaffirming all resolutions on Georgia
, particularly resolutions 1287
(1999) and 1308
(2000), the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia
(UNOMIG) until January 31, 2001.
The Security Council emphasised the unacceptability of the lack of progress with key issues relating to the Abkhazia
conflict. It recalled that both sides should meet every two months. On July 11, 2000 the parties signed a protocol on the stabilisation of the security zone, to work harder on the return of refugee
s to the Gali region and economic recovery.
The resolution urged both parties to continue to negotiate outstanding issues, including the division of powers between Tbilisi
and Sukhumi
. The parties had promised not to use violence to resolve the issues. The Security Council affirmed once more that demographic
changes due to the conflict were unacceptable and called for the return of refugees to the Gali region. It further deplored violence and criminal activity in the conflict zone and demanded that both parties respect the 1994 Agreement on a Cease-fire and Separation of Forces
.
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1311, adopted unanimously on July 28, 2000, 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 resolutions 1287
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1287
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1287, adopted unanimously on January 31, 2000, after reaffirming all resolutions on Georgia, particularly Resolution 1255 , the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia until July 31, 2000.The Security Council...
(1999) and 1308
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1308
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1308, adopted unanimously on July 17, 2000, in the first resolution to address the impact of HIV/AIDS worldwide, the Council asked countries to consider voluntary HIV/AIDS testing and counselling for troops deployed in peacekeeping operations.Speaking...
(2000), 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, 2001.
The Security Council emphasised the unacceptability of the lack of progress with key 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. It recalled that both sides should meet every two months. On July 11, 2000 the parties signed a protocol on the stabilisation of the security zone, to work harder on the return of 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 to the Gali region and economic recovery.
The resolution urged both parties to continue to negotiate outstanding issues, including the division of powers between Tbilisi
Tbilisi
Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt'k'vari River. The name is derived from an early Georgian form T'pilisi and it was officially known as Tiflis until 1936...
and Sukhumi
Sukhumi
Sukhumi is the capital of Abkhazia, a disputed region on the Black Sea coast. The city suffered heavily during the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict in the early 1990s.-Naming:...
. The parties had promised not to use violence to resolve the issues. The Security Council affirmed once more that demographic
Demographics
Demographics are the most recent statistical characteristics of a population. These types of data are used widely in sociology , public policy, and marketing. Commonly examined demographics include gender, race, age, disabilities, mobility, home ownership, employment status, and even location...
changes due to the conflict were unacceptable and called for the return of refugees to the Gali region. It further deplored violence and criminal activity in the conflict zone and demanded that both parties respect 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...
.
See also
- Georgian–Abkhazian conflict
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1301 to 1400 (2000 – 2002)
- 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...