United Nations Security Council Resolution 896
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
896, adopted unanimously on January 31, 1994, after reaffirming resolutions 849
(1993), 854
(1993), 858
(1993), 876
(1993), 881
(1993) and 892
(1993) on the Georgian–Abkhazian war
and Resolution 868
(1993) concerning the safety of United Nations peacekeepers
, the Council considered the possible establishment of peacekeeping force in Abkhazia
and Georgia
, and discussed the peace process.
The Security Council welcomed the signing of a Communique of the second round of negotiations in Geneva, in which the memorandum of understanding was stressed and the importance of both parties to abide by their obligations. The parties were also in favour of a United Nations peacekeeping
force or other forces in the region, subject to authorisation by the United Nations. The Council took note of talks to be held in Moscow
on February 8, 1994, and the intention of the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
and his Special Representative to convene a new round of negotiations on February 22, 1994. The seriousness of the situation in Georgia, where nearly 300,000 displaced persons from Abkhazia were present, was recognised.
The parties were summoned as soon as possible to resume negotiations and indicate their willingness to find a solution, in which the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia had to be respected. At the same time it was stressed that progress must be made on the political status of Abkhazia. The mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia
(UNOMIG) was extended until March 7, 1994, with a view to increasing its strength if necessary.
Two options proposed by the Secretary-General on the establishment of a peacekeeping mission in Abkhazia, Georgia, were noted and he was also requested to report on progress in the third round of negotiations and any circumstances under which such a force would be needed. This would be dependent on progress made in the talks.
The resolution recognised that all refugee
s and displaced persons had the right to return and all parties should fulfil their commitments in this regard and agree a timetable. All attempts to change the demographic composition of Abkhazia
by repopulating it by persons not previously resident there were condemned. Finally, all parties were urged to respect the ceasefire
and guarantee the safety of United Nations personnel, and Member States were urged to contribute donations to Georgia to help it overcome the consequences of the conflict.
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896, adopted unanimously on January 31, 1994, after reaffirming resolutions 849
United Nations Security Council Resolution 849
United Nations Security Council Resolution 849, adopted unanimously on July 9, 1993, after noting with concern the recent fighting around Sukhumi in the disputed region of Abkhazia, the Council requested the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali to send his Special Envoy to the region in order to...
(1993), 854
United Nations Security Council Resolution 854
United Nations Security Council Resolution 854, adopted unanimously on August 6, 1993, after recalling Resolution 849 which concerned a deployment of military observers if a ceasefire was observed between Abkhazia and Georgia, the Council noted that a ceasefire had been signed and approved a...
(1993), 858
United Nations Security Council Resolution 858
United Nations Security Council Resolution 858, adopted unanimously on August 24, 1993, after recalling resolutions 849 and 854 and noting a ceasefire between Abkhazia and Georgia and commitments to withdraw forces, the Council established the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia for an...
(1993), 876
United Nations Security Council Resolution 876
United Nations Security Council Resolution 876, adopted unanimously on October 19, 1993, after reaffirming resolutions 849 , 854 and 858 concerning the Georgian–Abkhazian war, the Council determined that the situation continued to constitute a threat to international peace and security.Concern...
(1993), 881
United Nations Security Council Resolution 881
United Nations Security Council Resolution 881, adopted unanimously on November 4, 1993, after reaffirming resolutions 849 , 854 , 858 and 876 concerning the Georgian–Abkhazian war, the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia until January 31, 1994.The...
(1993) and 892
United Nations Security Council Resolution 892
United Nations Security Council Resolution 892, adopted unanimously on December 22, 1993, after reaffirming resolutions 849 , 854 , 858 , 876 and 881 on the Georgian–Abkhazian war and Resolution 868 concerning the safety of United Nations peacekeepers, the Council discussed the phased deployment...
(1993) on the Georgian–Abkhazian war
War in Abkhazia (1992–1993)
The War in Abkhazia from 1992 to 1993 was waged chiefly between Georgian government forces on one side and Abkhaz separatist forces supporting independence of Abkhazia from Georgia on the other side. Ethnic Georgians, who lived in Abkhazia fought largely on the side of Georgian government forces...
and Resolution 868
United Nations Security Council Resolution 868
United Nations Security Council Resolution 868, adopted unanimously on September 29, 1993, after expressing concern at the increasing number of attacks and use of force against persons engaged in United Nations peackeeping operations, the Council established new safety mandates for United Nations...
(1993) concerning the safety of United Nations peacekeepers
Peacekeeping
Peacekeeping is an activity that aims to create the conditions for lasting peace. It is distinguished from both peacebuilding and peacemaking....
, the Council considered the possible establishment of peacekeeping force in 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...
and 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...
, and discussed the peace process.
The Security Council welcomed the signing of a Communique of the second round of negotiations in Geneva, in which the memorandum of understanding was stressed and the importance of both parties to abide by their obligations. The parties were also in favour of a United Nations peacekeeping
Peacekeeping
Peacekeeping is an activity that aims to create the conditions for lasting peace. It is distinguished from both peacebuilding and peacemaking....
force or other forces in the region, subject to authorisation by the United Nations. The Council took note of talks to be held in Moscow
Moscow
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on February 8, 1994, and the intention of 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...
and his Special Representative to convene a new round of negotiations on February 22, 1994. The seriousness of the situation in Georgia, where nearly 300,000 displaced persons from Abkhazia were present, was recognised.
The parties were summoned as soon as possible to resume negotiations and indicate their willingness to find a solution, in which the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia had to be respected. At the same time it was stressed that progress must be made on the political status of Abkhazia. 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) was extended until March 7, 1994, with a view to increasing its strength if necessary.
Two options proposed by the Secretary-General on the establishment of a peacekeeping mission in Abkhazia, Georgia, were noted and he was also requested to report on progress in the third round of negotiations and any circumstances under which such a force would be needed. This would be dependent on progress made in the talks.
The resolution recognised that all 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 displaced persons had the right to return and all parties should fulfil their commitments in this regard and agree a timetable. All attempts to change the demographic composition of Abkhazia
Demographics of Abkhazia
This article is about the demographic features of the population of Abkhazia, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health, socioeconomic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population....
by repopulating it by persons not previously resident there were condemned. Finally, all parties were urged to respect the 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...
and guarantee the safety of United Nations personnel, and Member States were urged to contribute donations to Georgia to help it overcome the consequences of the conflict.
See also
- Georgian–Abkhazian conflict
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 801 to 900 (1993 – 1994)
- 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...
- War in Abkhazia (1992–1993)War in Abkhazia (1992–1993)The War in Abkhazia from 1992 to 1993 was waged chiefly between Georgian government forces on one side and Abkhaz separatist forces supporting independence of Abkhazia from Georgia on the other side. Ethnic Georgians, who lived in Abkhazia fought largely on the side of Georgian government forces...