United Nations Security Council Resolution 1009 – Croatia
Resolution 1009 (1995)
The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous resolutions on the conflicts in the territory of the former Yugoslavia and in particular resolutions 981 (1995) of 31 March 1995,990 (1995) of 28 April 1995 and 994 (1995) of 17 May 1995,
Reaffirming the statements of its President of 3 and 4 August 1995(S/PRST/1995/37 and S/PRST/1995/38) and deeply concerned that the demands setout therein have not yet been fully complied with by the Government of theRepublic of Croatia,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 3 August 1995(S/1995/650) and his letter of 7 August 1995 (S/1995/666),
Noting with concern reports of violations of resolution 713 (1991) of 25 September 1991 as reflected in the Secretary-General’s report of3 August 1995,
Deeply regretting the breakdown of the talks which began in Geneva on 3 August 1995,
Affirming its commitment to the search for an overall negotiated settlement of the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia ensuring the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all the States there within their internationally recognized borders, stressing the importance it attaches to the mutual recognition thereof, and in this context welcoming all international efforts to facilitate a negotiated solution to the conflict in the Republic of Croatia,
Strongly deploring the broad military offensive launched on 4 August 1995 by the Government of the Republic of Croatia, thereby unacceptably escalating the conflict, with the risk of further consequent attacks by whatever party,
Condemning the shelling of civilian targets,
Deeply concerned at the grave situation of persons displaced from theirhomes as a result of the conflict and at reports of violations of internationalhumanitarian law,
Stressing the need to protect the rights of the local Serb population,
Condemning in the strongest terms the unacceptable acts by Croatian Government forces against personnel of the United Nations peace-keeping forces,including those which have resulted in the death of a Danish member of thoseforces and two Czech members and expressing its condolences to the Governments concerned,
Noting the agreement between the Republic of Croatia and the United NationsPeace Forces signed on 6 August 1995 (S/1995/666, annex III) and stressing theneed for the Government of the Republic of Croatia to adhere strictly to itsprovisions,
Reaffirming its determination to ensure the security and freedom of movement of the personnel of the United Nations peace-keeping operations in the territory of the former Yugoslavia, and, to these ends, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
- Demands that the Government of the Republic of Croatia ceaseimmediately all military actions and that there be full compliance with allCouncil resolutions, including resolution 994 (1995);
2. Demands further that the Government of the Republic of Croatia, in conformity with internationally recognized standards and in compliance with theagreement of 6 August 1995 between the Republic of Croatia and the UnitedNations Peace Forces (a) respect fully the rights of the local Serb populationincluding their rights to remain, leave or return in safety, (b) allow access to this population by international humanitarian organizations, and (c) createconditions conducive to the return of those persons who have left their homes;
3. Reminds the Government of the Republic of Croatia of its responsibility to allow access for representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross to members of the local Serb forces who are detainedby the Croatian Government forces;
4. Reiterates that all those who commit violations of internationalhumanitarian law will be held individually responsible in respect of such acts;
5. Requests the Secretary-General in cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the International Committee of the Red Cross and other relevant international humanitarian institutions to assess the humanitarian situation of the local Serb population including the problem of refugees and displaced persons, and to report thereon as soon as possible;
6. Demands that the Government of the Republic of Croatia fully respectthe status of United Nations personnel, refrain from any attacks against them, bring to justice those responsible for any such attacks, and ensure the safetyand freedom of movement of United Nations personnel at all times, and requeststhe Secretary-General to keep the Council informed of steps taken and decisionsrendered in this regard;
7. Urges the parties and others concerned to exercise maximum restraint in and around Sector East and requests the Secretary-General to keep thesituation there under review;
8. Reminds all parties of their obligation to comply fully with theprovisions of resolution 816 (1993) of 31 March 1993;
9. Reiterates its call for a negotiated settlement which guarantees therights of all communities and urges the Government of the Republic of Croatia toresume talks under the auspices of the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee ofthe International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia;
10. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council within threeweeks of the adoption of this resolution on the implementation of thisresolution and on the implications of the situation for UNCRO and expresses itsreadiness to consider promptly his recommendations in relation to UNCRO;
11. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter and to considerfurther measures to achieve compliance with this resolution.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 3563rd meeting,on 10 August 1995.
