United Nations Security Council Resolution 867
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
867, adopted unanimously on September 23, 1993, after recalling resolutions 841
(1993), 861
(1993) and 862
(1993) on the situation in Haiti
, the Council reiterated its position of protecting international peace and stability and established the United Nations Mission in Haiti
(UNMIH).
The Council received a proposal from the Government of Haiti
concerning the creation of a new police force and in modernising the Haitian armed forces
. On July 3, 1993, the President of Haiti
and the commander of the army of the country signed an agreement to return the country to peace and stability, and which addressed the issues of the police and military. In this respect, the Council supported the efforts to implement that agreement.
Acting on a recommendation by the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
, the Council authorised the establishment of UNMIH for an initial period of six months, subject to the proviso that it would be extended beyond the seventy-five days upon a review by the Council on whether progress had been made. The mission itself would consist of up to 567 police and 700 military observers, including 60 military instructors. The observers will accompany the Haitian police
and train and observe their operations, while the soldiers were responsible for the modernisation of the army and following roles:
providing non-combat training; the military construction unit would work with the Haitian military to implement projects from the Secretary-General's report such as military barracks and infrastructure.
The intention of the Secretary-General to place the mission under the oversight of his Special Representative and the Organization of American States
(OAS), which also oversaw the International Civilian Mission, was welcomed. Haiti was asked to provide security and freedom of movement
to United Nations personnel, urging the conclusion of a Status of Mission
agreement. At the same time, the groups in the country were called upon to renounce violence.
The Secretary-General was requested to seek financing of the mission by way of a trust fund and contributions from Member States for the police and military components of UNMIH. Resolution 867 concluded by further asking him to report back by December 10, 1993 and January 25, 1994 on developments in Haiti.
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867, adopted unanimously on September 23, 1993, after recalling resolutions 841
United Nations Security Council Resolution 841
United Nations Security Council Resolution 841, adopted unanimously on June 16, 1993, after recognising the need for an urgent settlement to the situation in Haiti and the efforts of the Secretary-General of the United Nations Boutros Boutros-Ghali and the Secretary General of the Organization of...
(1993), 861
United Nations Security Council Resolution 861
United Nations Security Council Resolution 861, adopted unanimously on August 27, 1993, after recalling Resolution 841 and welcoming an agreement between the President of Haiti and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Haiti, the Council, acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations...
(1993) and 862
United Nations Security Council Resolution 862
United Nations Security Council Resolution 862, adopted unanimously on August 31, 1993, after recalling resolutions 841 , 861 and an agreement between the President of Haiti and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Haiti, the Council reaffirmed the international community's commitment to...
(1993) on the situation in Haiti
Haiti
Haiti , officially the Republic of Haiti , is a Caribbean country. It occupies the western, smaller portion of the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antillean archipelago, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Ayiti was the indigenous Taíno or Amerindian name for the island...
, the Council reiterated its position of protecting international peace and stability and established the United Nations Mission in Haiti
United Nations Mission in Haiti
For the current UN mission to Haiti, see the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti.The United Nations Mission in Haiti — a peacekeeping operation carried out by the United Nations between September 1993 and June 1996. The Mission was reestablished in April 2004, after a rebellion took...
(UNMIH).
The Council received a proposal from the Government of Haiti
Government of Haiti
The Government of Haiti consists of a semi-presidential republic, pluriform multiparty system whereby the President of Haiti is head of state directly elected by popular vote. The Prime Minister acts as head of government, and is appointed by the President from the majority party in the National...
concerning the creation of a new police force and in modernising the Haitian armed forces
Military of Haiti
The country of Haiti currently has no regular military. The former Haitian Armed Forces were demobilized.Haiti's current forces consist of the Haitian National Police, which has several paramilitary units, a highly trained and equipped SWAT team, and the Haitian Coast Guard...
. On July 3, 1993, the President of Haiti
President of Haiti
The President of the Republic of Haiti is the head of state of Haiti. Executive power in Haiti is divided between the president and the government headed by the Prime Minister of Haiti...
and the commander of the army of the country signed an agreement to return the country to peace and stability, and which addressed the issues of the police and military. In this respect, the Council supported the efforts to implement that agreement.
Acting on a recommendation by the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Boutros Boutros-Ghali is an Egyptian politician and diplomat who was the sixth Secretary-General of the United Nations from January 1992 to December 1996...
, the Council authorised the establishment of UNMIH for an initial period of six months, subject to the proviso that it would be extended beyond the seventy-five days upon a review by the Council on whether progress had been made. The mission itself would consist of up to 567 police and 700 military observers, including 60 military instructors. The observers will accompany the Haitian police
Haitian National Police
The Haitian National Police or PNd'H, is the law enforcement and defense force of Haiti. It was created in 1995 to bring public security under civilian control as mandated in Haiti's constitution. More than 8,500 police officers have completed training in modern law enforcement. U.S...
and train and observe their operations, while the soldiers were responsible for the modernisation of the army and following roles:
providing non-combat training; the military construction unit would work with the Haitian military to implement projects from the Secretary-General's report such as military barracks and infrastructure.
The intention of the Secretary-General to place the mission under the oversight of his Special Representative and the Organization of American States
Organization of American States
The Organization of American States is a regional international organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States...
(OAS), which also oversaw the International Civilian Mission, was welcomed. Haiti was asked to provide security and 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...
to United Nations personnel, urging the conclusion of a Status of Mission
Status of Forces Agreement
A status of forces agreement is an agreement between a host country and a foreign nation stationing forces in that country. SOFAs are often included, along with other types of military agreements, as part of a comprehensive security arrangement...
agreement. At the same time, the groups in the country were called upon to renounce violence.
The Secretary-General was requested to seek financing of the mission by way of a trust fund and contributions from Member States for the police and military components of UNMIH. Resolution 867 concluded by further asking him to report back by December 10, 1993 and January 25, 1994 on developments in Haiti.
See also
- History of HaitiHistory of HaitiThe recorded history of Haiti began on December 5, 1492 when the European navigator Christopher Columbus happened upon a large island in the region of the western Atlantic Ocean that later came to be known as the Caribbean. It was inhabited by the Taíno, an Arawakan people, who variously called...
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 801 to 900 (1993 – 1994)