United Nations Security Council Resolution 1013 – International Commission of Inquiry for the Investigation of Arms Flows to Former Rwandan Government Forces in the Great Lakes Region
Resolution 1013 (1995)
The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous resolutions on the situation in Rwanda, in particular its resolutions 918 (1994) of 17 May 1994, 997 (1995) of 9 June 1995and 1011 (1995) of 16 August 1995,
Having considered the letter of the Secretary-General to the President of the Security Council dated 25 August 1995 (S/1995/761) on the establishment of acommission of inquiry,
Having also considered the note verbale of 10 August 1995 from the Government of Zaire to the President of the Security Council (S/1995/683) and welcoming the proposal of the Government of Zaire contained therein for the establishment under the auspices of the United Nations of an international commission of inquiry and its offer to assist such a Commission,
Recognizing that destabilizing influences in the Great Lakes region,including the illegal acquisition of arms, can be prevented by the cooperative efforts of all Governments concerned,
Expressing once again its grave concern at allegations of the sale and supply of arms and related matériel to former Rwandan government forces in violation of the embargo imposed under its resolutions 918 (1994), 997 (1995)and 1011 (1995), and underlining the need for Governments to take action toensure the effective implementation of the embargo,
Underlining the importance of regular consultations between the Commission of Inquiry and the countries concerned, as appropriate, in view of the necessity to respect the sovereignty of States in the region,
- Requests the Secretary-General to establish, as a matter of urgency,an International Commission of Inquiry, with the following mandate:
(a) To collect information and investigate reports relating to the sale or supply of arms and related matériel to former Rwandan government forces in the Great Lakes region in violation of Council resolutions 918 (1994), 997 (1995) and 1011 (1995);
(b) To investigate allegations that such forces are receiving military training in order to destabilize Rwanda;
(c) To identify parties aiding and abetting the illegal acquisition ofarms by former Rwandan government forces, contrary to the Council resolutionsreferred to above; and
2. Recommends that the Commission to be appointed by the Secretary-General be composed of five to ten impartial and internationally respectedpersons, including legal, military and police experts, under the Chairmanship ofan eminent person, and assisted by the appropriate support staff;
3. Calls upon States, relevant United Nations bodies, including theCommittee established by resolution 918 (1994), and as appropriate,international humanitarian organizations, and non-governmental organizations, tocollate information in their possession relating to the mandate of theCommission, and requests them to make this information available as soon aspossible;
4. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on theestablishment of the Commission, and further requests him to submit, withinthree months from its establishment, an interim report on the conclusions of theCommission and, as soon as possible thereafter, to submit a final report,containing its recommendations;
5. Calls upon the Governments of the States concerned in which theCommission will carry out its mandate to cooperate fully with the Commission inthe fulfilment of its mandate, including responding positively to requests from the Commission for security, assistance, and access in pursuing investigations,including:
(a) Adoption by them of any measures needed for the Commission and itspersonnel to carry out their functions throughout their respective territorieswith full freedom, independence, and security;
(b) Provision by them of all information in their possession which theCommission requests, or is otherwise needed to fulfil its mandate, and freeaccess for the Commission and its staff to any relevant archives;
(c) Freedom of access at any time, for the Commission and its staff to anyestablishment or place as they deem necessary for their work, including borderpoints, airfields, and refugee camps;
(d) Appropriate measures to guarantee the safety and security of themembers of the Commission and guarantees from the Governments of full respectfor the integrity, security and freedom of witnesses, experts and any otherpersons working with the Commission in the fulfilment of its mandate;
(e) Freedom of movement for members of the Commission, including freedomto interview any person in private, at any time, as appropriate;
(f) The grant of relevant privileges and immunities in accordance with the General Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations;
6. Recommends that the Commission begin its work as soon as possible and to this end requests the Secretary-General to pursue his consultations with the countries of the region;
7. Calls upon all States to cooperate with the Commission in facilitating its investigations;
8. Encourages States to make voluntary contributions to the Secretary-General’s United Nations Trust Fund for Rwanda as a supplement to financing the work of the Commission as an expense of the organization, and to contribute through the Secretary-General equipment and services to the Commission;
9. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 3574th meeting, on 7 September 1995.
