United Nations Security Council Resolution 815 – Croatia

Resolution 815 (1993)

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolution 743 (1992) and all subsequent resolutions relating to the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR),

Reaffirming in particular its commitment to ensure respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Croatia and of the other Republics where UNPROFOR is deployed,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General dated 25 March 1993 (S/25470 and Add.1),

Deeply concerned by the continuing violations by the parties and others concerned of their cease-fire obligations,

Determining that the situation thus created continues to constitute a threat to peace and security in the region,

Determined to ensure the security of UNPROFOR and its freedom of movement for all its missions, and to these ends acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

1. Approves the report of the Secretary-General, in particular its paragraph 5;

2. Reaffirms all the provisions of its resolutions 802 (1993) and 807 (1993);

3. Decides to reconsider one month after the date of this resolution, or at any time at the request of the Secretary-General, UNPROFOR’s mandate in light of developments of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia and the situation on the ground;

4. Decides, in this context, further to extend UNPROFOR’S mandate for an additional interim period terminating on 30 June 1993;

5. Supports the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia in their efforts to help to define the future status of those territories comprising the United Nations Protected Areas (UNPAs), which are integral parts of the territory of the Republic of Croatia, and demands full respect for international humanitarian law, and in particular the Geneva Conventions, in these Areas;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to report urgently to the Council on how the United Nations Peace Plan for Croatia can be effectively implemented;

7. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3189th meeting, on 30 March 1993.