United Nations Security Council Resolution 977 – Designation of Arusha as the seat of the International Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR)

Resolution 977 (1995)

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolution 955 (1994) of 8 November 1994,

Having regard to its decision contained in paragraph 6 of resolution 955 (1994) that the seat of the International Tribunal for Rwanda shall be determined by the Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General dated 13 February 1995 (S/1995/134) and noting the recommendation of the Secretary-General that, subject to appropriate arrangements between the United Nations andthe Government of the United Republic of Tanzania acceptable to the Council,Arusha be determined as the seat of the International Tribunal for Rwanda,

Noting the willingness of the Government of Rwanda to cooperate with the Tribunal,

Decides that, subject to the conclusion of appropriate arrangements between the United Nations and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, the International Tribunal for Rwanda shall have its seat at Arusha.

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3502nd meeting,on 22 February 1995.