United Nations Security Council Resolution 909
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Security Council Resolution
909, adopted unanimously on April 5, 1994, after reaffirming resolutions 812
(1993), 846
(1993), 872
(1993), 891
(1993) and 893
(1994) on Rwanda
, the Council expressed concern at deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the country, particularly in Kigali
, and extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda
(UNAMIR) until July 29, 1994.
Concern was expressed at the at the delay in the establishment of a transitional government and Transitional National Authority which constituted a major obstacle to the Arusha Accords
. The review of UNAMIR would take place within six weeks including the role of the United Nations in Rwanda if the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
informed the Council that insufficient progress had been made in establishing the transitional authorities.
Both parties were urged to resolve their differences without delay with a view to establishing the transitional institutions, and despite the fact that the Arusha Peace Agreement had not been implemented, a ceasefire
was being observed and commending the contribution made by UNAMIR. The continued support for UNAMIR was dependant upon the full implementation of the Arusha Accords. At the same time the efforts of the Secretary-General, his Special Representative, Member States and the Organisation for African Unity (OAU) for their efforts in the political process and for providing humanitarian
and other assistance. Finally, the Secretary-General was requested to continue to monitor financial costs of UNAMIR.
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909, adopted unanimously on April 5, 1994, after reaffirming resolutions 812
United Nations Security Council Resolution 812
United Nations Security Council Resolution 812, adopted unanimously on March 12, 1993, after expressing its alarm at the humanitarian situation in Rwanda due to the ongoing civil war, in particular the number of refugees and displaced persons which posed an international threat to peace and...
(1993), 846
United Nations Security Council Resolution 846
United Nations Security Council Resolution 846, adopted unanimously on June 22, 1993, after reaffirming Resolution 812 on the situation in Rwanda and noting a report by the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, the Council established the United Nations Observer Mission Uganda–Rwanda for an...
(1993), 872
United Nations Security Council Resolution 872
United Nations Security Council Resolution 872, adopted unanimously on October 5, 1993, after reaffirming resolutions 812 and 846 on the situation in Rwanda and Resolution 868 on the security of United Nations operations, the Council stressed the need for an international force in the country...
(1993), 891
United Nations Security Council Resolution 891
United Nations Security Council Resolution 891, adopted unanimously on December 20, 1993, after reaffirming resolutions 812 , 846 and 872 on the situation in Rwanda, the Council noted that the presence of the United Nations Observer Mission Uganda–Rwanda had contributed to the stability of the...
(1993) and 893
United Nations Security Council Resolution 893
United Nations Security Council Resolution 893, adopted unanimously on January 6, 1994, after reaffirming resolutions 812 , 846 , 872 and 891 on Rwanda, the Council noted that the situation in Rwanda could have implications for neighbouring Burundi and authorised the deployment of a second...
(1994) on Rwanda
Rwanda
Rwanda or , officially the Republic of Rwanda , is a country in central and eastern Africa with a population of approximately 11.4 million . Rwanda is located a few degrees south of the Equator, and is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
, the Council expressed concern at deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the country, particularly in Kigali
Kigali
Kigali, population 965,398 , is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation, and has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. The main residence and offices of the President of...
, and extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda
United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda
The United Nations Assistance Mission In Rwanda was a mission instituted by the United Nations to aid the implementation of the Arusha Accords, signed August 4, 1993, which were meant to end the Rwandan Civil War. The mission lasted from October 1993 to March 1996...
(UNAMIR) until July 29, 1994.
Concern was expressed at the at the delay in the establishment of a transitional government and Transitional National Authority which constituted a major obstacle to the Arusha Accords
Arusha Accords
The Arusha Accords were a set of five accords signed in Arusha, Tanzania on August 4, 1993, by the government of Rwanda and the rebel Rwandan Patriotic Front , under mediation, to end a three-year Rwandan Civil War...
. The review of UNAMIR would take place within six weeks including the role of the United Nations in Rwanda if 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...
informed the Council that insufficient progress had been made in establishing the transitional authorities.
Both parties were urged to resolve their differences without delay with a view to establishing the transitional institutions, and despite the fact that the Arusha Peace Agreement had not been implemented, 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...
was being observed and commending the contribution made by UNAMIR. The continued support for UNAMIR was dependant upon the full implementation of the Arusha Accords. At the same time the efforts of the Secretary-General, his Special Representative, Member States and the Organisation for African Unity (OAU) for their efforts in the political process and for providing humanitarian
Humanitarian aid
Humanitarian aid is material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to humanitarian crises including natural disaster and man-made disaster. The primary objective of humanitarian aid is to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity...
and other assistance. Finally, the Secretary-General was requested to continue to monitor financial costs of UNAMIR.
See also
- Arusha AccordsArusha AccordsThe Arusha Accords were a set of five accords signed in Arusha, Tanzania on August 4, 1993, by the government of Rwanda and the rebel Rwandan Patriotic Front , under mediation, to end a three-year Rwandan Civil War...
- History of RwandaHistory of RwandaHuman occupation of Rwanda is thought to have begun shortly after the last ice age. By the fifteenth century the inhabitants had organized into a number of kingdoms...
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 901 to 1000 (1994 – 1995)
- Rwandan Civil WarRwandan Civil WarThe Rwandan Civil War was a conflict within the Central African nation of Rwanda between the government of President Juvénal Habyarimana and the rebel Rwandan Patriotic Front...