United Nations Security Council Resolution 971
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Security Council Resolution
971, adopted unanimously on January 12, 1995, after reaffirming resolutions 849
(1993), 854
(1993), 858
(1993), 876
(1993), 881
(1993), 892
(1993), 896
(1994), 901
(1994), 906
(1994), 934
(1994) and 937
(1994), the Council extended the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia
(UNOMIG) until May 15, 1995.
The Security Council reaffirmed the sovereignty
and territorial integrity
of Georgia
and the right to return of all refugee
s, on which an agreement was signed. The parties were urged not to undertake any unilateral actions that would impede the political process. There was a lack of progress on a comprehensive peace settlement and a slow return of refugees. In this regard the parties were called upon to work towards a settlement, particularly on the issue of the political status of Abkhazia
. The Council expressed satisfaction at the co-operation between UNOMIG and the Commonwealth of Independent States
(CIS) peacekeeping
force.
After extending the mandate of UNOMIG until May 15, 1995, the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
was requested to report on the situation in Abkhazia and Georgia within two months from the adoption of the current resolution. Both parties, particularly the Abkhaz side, were urged to comply with their commitments concerning refugees and displaced persons. The Secretary-General was asked to co-operate with the CIS force in taking additional steps to ensure the return of refugees and displaced persons, while Member States were called upon to contribute to the voluntary fund established by the Agreement on a Cease-fire and Separation of Forces
.
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971, adopted unanimously on January 12, 1995, 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), 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), 896
United Nations Security Council Resolution 896
United Nations Security Council Resolution 896, adopted unanimously on January 31, 1994, after reaffirming resolutions 849 , 854 , 858 , 876 , 881 and 892 on the Georgian–Abkhazian war and Resolution 868 concerning the safety of United Nations peacekeepers, the Council considered the possible...
(1994), 901
United Nations Security Council Resolution 901
United Nations Security Council Resolution 901, adopted unanimously on March 4, 1994, after reaffirming resolutions 849 , 854 , 858 , 876 , 881 , 892 and 896 , the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia until March 31, 1994.The Council noted the...
(1994), 906
United Nations Security Council Resolution 906
United Nations Security Council Resolution 906, adopted unanimously on March 25, 1994, after reaffirming resolutions 849 , 854 , 858 , 876 , 881 , 892 , 896 and 901 , the Council regretted that no agreement on a political settlement had been made between Abkhazia and Georgia, and extended the...
(1994), 934
United Nations Security Council Resolution 934
United Nations Security Council Resolution 934, adopted unanimously on June 30, 1994, after reaffirming resolutions 849 , 854 , 858 , 876 , 881 , 892 , 896 , 901 and 906 , the Council noted the talks between Abkhazia and Georgia, and extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in...
(1994) and 937
United Nations Security Council Resolution 937
United Nations Security Council Resolution 937, adopted on July 21, 1994, after reaffirming resolutions 849 , 854 , 858 , 876 , 881 , 892 , 896 , 901 , 906 and 934 , the Council expanded the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia to include co-operation with the Commonwealth of Independent...
(1994), the Council extended 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 May 15, 1995.
The Security Council reaffirmed the sovereignty
Sovereignty
Sovereignty is the quality of having supreme, independent authority over a geographic area, such as a territory. It can be found in a power to rule and make law that rests on a political fact for which no purely legal explanation can be provided...
and territorial integrity
Territorial integrity
Territorial integrity is the principle under international law that nation-states should not attempt to promote secessionist movements or to promote border changes in other nation-states...
of 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 the right to return of 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, on which an agreement was signed. The parties were urged not to undertake any unilateral actions that would impede the political process. There was a lack of progress on a comprehensive peace settlement and a slow return of refugees. In this regard the parties were called upon to work towards a settlement, particularly on the issue of the political status of 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...
. The Council expressed satisfaction at the co-operation between UNOMIG and the Commonwealth of Independent States
Commonwealth of Independent States
The Commonwealth of Independent States is a regional organization whose participating countries are former Soviet Republics, formed during the breakup of the Soviet Union....
(CIS) peacekeeping
Peacekeeping
Peacekeeping is an activity that aims to create the conditions for lasting peace. It is distinguished from both peacebuilding and peacemaking....
force.
After extending the mandate of UNOMIG until May 15, 1995, 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...
was requested to report on the situation in Abkhazia and Georgia within two months from the adoption of the current resolution. Both parties, particularly the Abkhaz side, were urged to comply with their commitments concerning refugees and displaced persons. The Secretary-General was asked to co-operate with the CIS force in taking additional steps to ensure the return of refugees and displaced persons, while Member States were called upon to contribute to the voluntary fund established by the 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 901 to 1000 (1994 – 1995)
- 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...