United Nations Security Council Resolution 871
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
871, adopted unanimously on October 4, 1993, after reaffirming resolutions Resolution 713
(1992) and Resolution 743
(1992) and subsequent resolutions relating to the situation in the former Yugoslavia
and United Nations Protection Force
(UNPROFOR), the Council expressed concern that United Nations peacekeeping plan for Croatia
, in particular Resolution 769
(1992), had not been implemented and went on to discuss the peace plan and extend UNPROFOR's mandate until March 31, 1994.
The Council reiterated its determination to ensure the security and safety of UNPROFOR and its freedom of movement
in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
. Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter
, the Council adopted the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
's recommendation to establish three subordinate commands within UNPROFOR:
UNPROFOR (Croatia); UNPROFOR (Bosnia and Herzegovina); UNPROFOR (Macedonia).
The importance of the peace plan for Croatia was stressed, declaring that non-compliance with Security Council resolutions would have serious consequences. Military attacks in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia were condemned. It also called for a ceasefire
between Croatia and the Serbia
n authorities in the United Nations Protected Areas mediated by the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia
. The Council stated it was important that confidence was built up by the restoration of electricity and water supplies, and the reopening of restore rail and highways.
The resolution went on to authorise the use of force by UNPROFOR acting in self-defense
to ensure its security and freedom of movement, deciding to review the extension of close air support to the peacekeeping
force. The Secretary-General was requested to report back to the Security Council within two months on progress in implementing the United Nations peace plan for Croatia and the implementation of the mandate of UNPROFOR.
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871, adopted unanimously on October 4, 1993, after reaffirming resolutions Resolution 713
United Nations Security Council Resolution 713
United Nations Security Council Resolution 713, adopted unanimously on September 25, 1991, after receiving representations from a number of Member States and commending the efforts of the European Community in the region, the Council decided to impose, under Chapter VII, an arms embargo on the...
(1992) and Resolution 743
United Nations Security Council Resolution 743
United Nations Security Council Resolution 743, adopted unanimously on February 21, 1992, after reaffirming resolutions 713 , 721 , 724 , 727 and 740 , and considering that the situation in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia constitutes a threat to international peace and stability, the...
(1992) and subsequent resolutions relating to the situation in the former Yugoslavia
Former Yugoslavia
The former Yugoslavia is a term used to describe the present day states which succeeded the collapse of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia....
and United Nations Protection Force
United Nations Protection Force
The United Nations Protection Force ', was the first United Nations peacekeeping force in Croatia and in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Yugoslav wars. It existed between the beginning of UN involvement in February 1992, and its restructuring into other forces in March 1995...
(UNPROFOR), the Council expressed concern that United Nations peacekeeping plan for Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
, in particular Resolution 769
United Nations Security Council Resolution 769
United Nations Security Council Resolution 769, adopted unanimously on August 7, 1992, after reaffirming Resolution 743 and all subsequent resolutions relating to the United Nations Protection Force , the Council authorised enlargements in the strength and mandate of UNPROFOR to "enable the Force...
(1992), had not been implemented and went on to discuss the peace plan and extend UNPROFOR's mandate until March 31, 1994.
The Council reiterated its determination to ensure the security and safety of UNPROFOR and its 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...
in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
. Acting 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...
, the Council adopted 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...
's recommendation to establish three subordinate commands within UNPROFOR:
UNPROFOR (Croatia); UNPROFOR (Bosnia and Herzegovina); UNPROFOR (Macedonia).
The importance of the peace plan for Croatia was stressed, declaring that non-compliance with Security Council resolutions would have serious consequences. Military attacks in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia were condemned. It also called for a ceasefire
Ceasefire
A ceasefire is a temporary stoppage of a war in which each side agrees with the other to suspend aggressive actions. Ceasefires may be declared as part of a formal treaty, but they have also been called as part of an informal understanding between opposing forces...
between Croatia and the Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
n authorities in the United Nations Protected Areas mediated by the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia
Arbitration Commission of the Peace Conference on the former Yugoslavia
The Arbitration Commission of the Conference on Yugoslavia was a commission set up by the Council of Ministers of the European Economic Community on 27 August 1991 to provide the Conference on Yugoslavia with legal advice...
. The Council stated it was important that confidence was built up by the restoration of electricity and water supplies, and the reopening of restore rail and highways.
The resolution went on to authorise the use of force by UNPROFOR acting in self-defense
Self-defense
Self-defense, self-defence or private defense is a countermeasure that involves defending oneself, one's property or the well-being of another from physical harm. The use of the right of self-defense as a legal justification for the use of force in times of danger is available in many...
to ensure its security and freedom of movement, deciding to review the extension of close air support to the peacekeeping
Peacekeeping
Peacekeeping is an activity that aims to create the conditions for lasting peace. It is distinguished from both peacebuilding and peacemaking....
force. The Secretary-General was requested to report back to the Security Council within two months on progress in implementing the United Nations peace plan for Croatia and the implementation of the mandate of UNPROFOR.
See also
- Bosnian WarBosnian WarThe Bosnian War or the War in Bosnia and Herzegovina was an international armed conflict that took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina between April 1992 and December 1995. The war involved several sides...
- Breakup of Yugoslavia
- Croatian War of IndependenceCroatian War of IndependenceThe Croatian War of Independence was fought from 1991 to 1995 between forces loyal to the government of Croatia—which had declared independence from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia —and the Serb-controlled Yugoslav People's Army and local Serb forces, with the JNA ending its combat...
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 801 to 900 (1993 – 1994)
- Yugoslav WarsYugoslav warsThe Yugoslav Wars were a series of wars, fought throughout the former Yugoslavia between 1991 and 1995. The wars were complex: characterized by bitter ethnic conflicts among the peoples of the former Yugoslavia, mostly between Serbs on the one side and Croats and Bosniaks on the other; but also...