United Nations Security Council Resolution 1016 – Bosnia and Herzegovina
Resolution 1016 (1995)
The Security Council,
Recalling all its earlier relevant resolutions and the Statement of its President of 18 September 1995 (S/PRST/1995/47),
Deeply concerned by the military situation on the ground in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and by the plight of the civilian population there which constitutes a humanitarian crisis of significant proportions,
Especially concerned by the humanitarian consequences, as a result of therecent fighting, including loss of life and suffering among the civilian population, and a new flow of tens of thousands of refugees and displacedpersons,
Reiterating its full support for the Geneva Declaration of Principles of 8 September 1995 (S/1995/780, annex II),
Gravely concerned about all offensives and hostile acts in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina by the parties concerned, including those most recently undertaken,
- Notes the assurances given by the Governments of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Croatia regarding offensive actionsin Western Bosnia and, while taking note of the reports that the offensive actions have slowed down, affirms the need for full compliance with the demandsset out in the Statement of its President of 18 September 1995;
2. Deplores the casualties suffered by the Danish peacekeepers, expresses its condolences to the Government of Denmark and to the families of the peacekeepers who lost their lives, and demands that all parties fully respect the safety of United Nations personnel;
3. Calls upon all parties and others concerned to refrain from violenceand hostile acts and to reach immediately a cease-fire and a cessation ofhostilities throughout the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
4. Calls upon Member States involved in promoting an overall peacefulsettlement in the region to intensify their efforts to this end with the partiesto ensure that they take no advantage from the current situation and show utmostrestraint;
5. Demands that the parties negotiate in good faith on the basis of the Geneva Declaration of Principles of 8 September 1995 with the aim of achieving lasting peace throughout the region;
6. Reiterates that there can be no military solution to the conflict inthe Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
7. Urges all States and international humanitarian organizations tointensify their efforts to help to alleviate the plight of refugees anddisplaced persons;
8. Requests the Secretary-General to provide to the Council as soon as possible information on the humanitarian situation, including information available through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other sources;
9. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 3581st meeting,on 21 September 1995.
