United Nations Security Council Resolution 993
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Security Council Resolution
993, adopted unanimously on May 12, 1995, after reaffirming all resolutions on Georgia
, particularly 971
(1995), the Council discussed efforts for a political settlement between Georgia and Abkhazia
and extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia
(UNOMIG) until January 12, 1996.
The Security Council felt that insufficient progress had been made towards a political agreement. Consultations regarding a new constitution for Georgia were welcomed. It was also reaffirmed that all refugee
s and displaced persons had the right to return, deploring the decision of the Abkhaz authorities for the obstruction of this process. The return of the refugees to the Gali there would be a welcome first step. Both parties were urged to comply with international humanitarian law
. Furthermore, it was recognised that humanitarian aid
programmes were suffering from funding shortages. There had been a ceasefire
which was generally observed though there were still attacks on civilians in the Gali region.
After extending the mandate of UNOMIG until January 12, 1996, the Council the parties to the conflict were called upon to make progress with the negotiations. Meanwhile, the Abkhaz authorities had to ensure the accelerated voluntarily return of refugees. Additional measures taken by UNOMIG and the peacekeeping
force from the Commonwealth of Independent States
(CIS) in the Gali region were welcomed by the Council. The Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
was asked to consider ways of improving respect for human rights
in the region.
All countries were urged to contribute funds towards the fund for humanitarian relief efforts and implementation of agreements, particularly on demining
. Every three months, the Secretary-General was required to report to the Council on the situation in Georgia and Abkhazia and UNOMIG operations.
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993, adopted unanimously on May 12, 1995, after reaffirming all resolutions on 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...
, particularly 971
United Nations Security Council Resolution 971
United Nations Security Council Resolution 971, adopted unanimously on January 12, 1995, after reaffirming resolutions 849 , 854 , 858 , 876 , 881 , 892 , 896 , 901 , 906 , 934 and 937 , the Council extended the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia until May 15, 1995.The Security Council...
(1995), the Council discussed efforts for a political settlement between Georgia and 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 extended 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) until January 12, 1996.
The Security Council felt that insufficient progress had been made towards a political agreement. Consultations regarding a new constitution for Georgia were welcomed. It was also reaffirmed 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, deploring the decision of the Abkhaz authorities for the obstruction of this process. The return of the refugees to the Gali there would be a welcome first step. Both parties were urged to comply with international humanitarian law
International humanitarian law
International humanitarian law , often referred to as the laws of war, the laws and customs of war or the law of armed conflict, is the legal corpus that comprises "the Geneva Conventions and the Hague Conventions, as well as subsequent treaties, case law, and customary international law." It...
. Furthermore, it was recognised that humanitarian aid
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...
programmes were suffering from funding shortages. There had been 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...
which was generally observed though there were still attacks on civilians in the Gali region.
After extending the mandate of UNOMIG until January 12, 1996, the Council the parties to the conflict were called upon to make progress with the negotiations. Meanwhile, the Abkhaz authorities had to ensure the accelerated voluntarily return of refugees. Additional measures taken by UNOMIG and 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 from 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) in the Gali region were welcomed by the Council. 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 asked to consider ways of improving respect for human rights
Human rights
Human rights are "commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being." Human rights are thus conceived as universal and egalitarian . These rights may exist as natural rights or as legal rights, in both national...
in the region.
All countries were urged to contribute funds towards the fund for humanitarian relief efforts and implementation of agreements, particularly on demining
Demining
Demining or mine clearance is the process of removing either land mines, or naval mines, from an area, while minesweeping describes the act of detecting of mines. There are two distinct types of mine detection and removal: military and humanitarian.Minesweepers use many tools in order to accomplish...
. Every three months, the Secretary-General was required to report to the Council on the situation in Georgia and Abkhazia and UNOMIG operations.
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...