United Nations Security Council Resolution 1424 – Croatia
Resolution 1424 (2002)
The Security Council,
Recalling all its earlier relevant resolutions, including resolutions 779 (1992)of 6 October 1992, 981 (1995) of 31 March 1995, 1088 (1996) of 12 December1996, 1147 (1998) of 13 January 1998, 1183 (1998) of 15 July 1998, 1222 (1999) of15 January 1999, 1252 (1999) of 15 July 1999, 1285 (2000) of 13 January 2000,1307 (2000) of 13 July 2000, 1335 (2001) of 12 January 2001, 1357 (2001) of 21June 2001, 1362 (2001) of 11 July 2001 and 1387 (2002) of 15 January 2002,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 28 June 2002(S/2002/713) on the United Nations Mission of Observers in Prevlaka (UNMOP),
Reaffirming once again its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia within its internationally recognized borders,
Noting once again the Joint Declaration signed at Geneva on 30 September1992 by the Presidents of the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, in particular articles 1 and 3 thereof the latter reaffirming their agreement concerning the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula, and the Agreement on Normalization of Relations between the Republic of Croatia and theFederal Republic of Yugoslavia of 23 August 1996 (S/1996/706, annex),
Noting with satisfaction that the overall situation in the UNMOP area of responsibility has remained stable and calm, and encouraged by the progress made by the parties in normalizing their bilateral relationship,
Commending the role played by UNMOP, and noting also that the presence ofthe United Nations military observers continues to be important in maintainingconditions that are conducive to a negotiated settlement of the disputed issue of Prevlaka,
Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention of the Safety of the United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9 December 1994 and the statement of its President of 10 February 2000 (S/PRST/2000/4),
- Authorizes the United Nations military observers to continue monitoringthe demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula, in accordance with resolutions 779 (1992) and 981 (1995) and paragraphs 19 and 20 of the report of the Secretary-General of 13 December 1995 (S/1995/1028), until 15 October 2002, and requeststhe Secretary-General to report to the Council prior to this date, as appropriate;
2. Reiterates its calls upon the parties to cease all violations of the demilitarized regime in the United Nations designated zones, to cooperate fully withthe United Nations military observers and to ensure their safety and full andunrestricted freedom of movement;
3. Welcomes continuing progress in the normalization of relations betweenthe Governments of the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslaviaand the establishment of an interstate Border Commission, and urges the parties toaccelerate efforts towards a negotiated settlement on the disputed issue of Prevlakain accordance with article 4 of the Agreement on Normalization of Relations, and expresses its intention to review the duration of the authority given in paragraph 1above if the parties inform the Council that a negotiated agreement has been reachedas described in section V of the report of the Secretary-General of 28 June 2002(S/2002/713);
4. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 4574th meeting, on 12 July 2002.
