United Nations Security Council Resolution 958 – UN Protection Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in Croatia

Resolution 958 (1994)

The Security Council,

Recalling all its earlier relevant resolutions, and in particular itsresolution 836 (1993) of 4 June 1993,

Recalling also the statement of the President of the Security Council of13 November 1994 (S/PRST/1994/66) and 18 November 1994 (S/PRST/1994/69), and reiterating its concern about the deteriorating situation in and around the safe area of Bihac,

Having considered the letter of 18 November 1994 from the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Croatia to the President of the Security Council (S/1994/1312),

Reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity ofthe Republic of Croatia,

Determining that the situation in the former Yugoslavia continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security, and determined to support UNPROFOR in the performance of its mandate set out in paragraphs 5 and 9 of resolution 836 (1993), and, to this end, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

Decides that the authorization given in paragraph 10 of its resolution836 (1993) to Member States, acting nationally or through regional organizations or arrangements, to take, under the authority of the Security Council and subject to close coordination with the Secretary-General and the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR), all necessary measures, through the use of airpower, in an around the safe areas in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina referred to in resolution 824 (1993) of 6 May 1993, to support UNPROFOR in the performance of its mandate set out in paragraphs 5 and 9 of resolution836 (1993) shall apply also to such measures taken in the Republic of Croatia.

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3461st meeting,on 19 November 1994.