United Nations Security Council Resolution 982 – UN Protection Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina and its operations in Croatia
Resolution 982 (1995)
The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions on the conflicts in theterritory of the former Yugoslavia and reaffirming in this context itsresolution 947 (1994) of 30 September 1994 on the mandate of the United NationsProtection Force (UNPROFOR) and subsequent relevant resolutions,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 22 March 1995(S/1995/222 and Corr.1),
Affirming its commitment to the search for an overall negotiated settlement of the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia, ensuring the sovereignty andterritorial integrity of all the States there within their internationally recognized borders, and stressing the importance it attaches to the mutualrecognition thereof,
Reaffirming its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorialintegrity of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Welcoming the continuing efforts of the Co-Chairmen of the SteeringCommittee of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia,
Welcoming also the efforts of Member States, in particular those of theContact Group, and emphasizing the utmost importance of the work of the ContactGroup in the overall peace process in the area,
Welcoming the acceptance by the Government of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina of the Contact Group peace plan,
Welcoming also the agreements between the Bosnian parties on a cease-fire and on the complete cessation of hostilities in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina concluded on 23 December 1994 and 31 December 1994 (S/1995/8), and the essential role UNPROFOR plays in implementation of these agreements, andstressing the importance it places thereupon,
Wishing to encourage UNPROFOR’s efforts, as part of its activities tofacilitate an overall settlement of the conflict in the Republic of Bosnia andHerzegovina, and as detailed in paragraphs 30 to 32 of the above-mentionedreport of the Secretary-General (S/1995/222 and Corr.1), to help the partiesimplement the Washington agreements regarding the Federation of Bosnia andHerzegovina,
Recognizing the need for Member States to take appropriate steps to enhancethe capacity of UNPROFOR in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to executeits mandate as set out in the relevant resolutions of the Security Council,including providing the Secretary-General with all the resources authorized byprevious resolutions of the Security Council,
Reiterating the importance of maintaining Sarajevo, the capital of theRepublic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as a united city and a multicultural,multi-ethnic and pluri-religious centre, and noting in this context the positivecontribution that agreement between the parties on the demilitarization ofSarajevo could make to this end, to the restoration of normal life in Sarajevo,and to achieving an overall settlement, consistent with the Contact Group peaceplan,
Noting that UNPROFOR plays an essential role in preventing and containing hostilities thus creating the conditions for achieving an overall political settlement, and paying tribute to all UNPROFOR personnel, especially those whohave given their lives for the cause of peace,
Noting also that the mandate of UNPROFOR expires on 31 March 1995, inconformity with resolution 947 (1994),Noting further the letter of 29 March 1995 from the PermanentRepresentative of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (S/1995/245),
Noting also the letter from the Permanent Representative of the Republic ofCroatia of 17 March 1995 (S/1995/206) regarding his Government’s views on thecontinued presence of UNPROFOR in the Republic of Croatia,
Paying tribute to the UNPROFOR personnel in the performance of the mandateof UNPROFOR, in particular in assisting the delivery of humanitarian assistance and monitoring the cease-fires,
Emphasizing that improved observance of human rights, including appropriateinternational monitoring thereof, is an essential step towards restoration ofconfidence between the parties and building a durable peace,
Reaffirming its determination to ensure the security of UNPROFOR and itsfreedom of movement for all its missions, and to these ends, acting underChapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, as regards UNPROFOR in theRepublic of Croatia and in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
- .Secretary-General of 22 March 1995(S/1995/222 and Corr.1), and in particular approves the arrangements containedin paragraph 84;
2. It’s s mandate in the Republic of Bosnia andHerzegovina for an additional period terminating on 30 November 1995 and furtherdecides that all previous relevant resolutions relating to UNPROFOR shallcontinue to apply;
3. Authorizes the Secretary-General to redeploy before 30 June 1995 allUNPROFOR personnel and assets from the Republic of Croatia with the exception ofthose whose continued presence in the Republic of Croatia is required for UNCROor for the functions referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5 below;
4. Decides that UNPROFOR shall continue to perform fully the functions envisaged in the implementation of the Cease-Fire Agreement of 29 March 1994(S/1994/367) and the Economic Agreement of 2 December 1994 (S/1994/1375) between the Republic of Croatia and the local Serb authorities and all relevant Security Council resolutions, including the functions identified in paragraph 72 of the report of the Secretary-General of 22 March 1995, and to facilitate the delivery of international humanitarian assistance to the Republic of Bosnia Herzegovina through the territory of the Republic of Croatia until the effective deployment of UNCRO or 30 June 1995, whichever is sooner;
5. Decides that UNPROFOR shall retain its existing support structures inthe Republic of Croatia including the operation of its headquarters;
6. Emphasizes the responsibility of the parties and others concerned inthe Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina for thesecurity and safety of UNPROFOR and in this context demands that all parties andothers concerned refrain from any acts of intimidation or violence againstUNPROFOR;
7. Reiterates the importance it attaches to full compliance with the agreements between the Bosnian parties on a cease-fire and on a complete cessation of hostilities in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina; calls upon them to agree to a further extension and implementation of these agreements beyond 30 April 1995 and to use that period to negotiate an overall peaceful settlement on the basis of the acceptance of the Contact Group peace plan as astarting point; and further calls upon the Bosnian Serb party to accept this;
8. Calls upon Member States to consider favourably requests by the Secretary-General for necessary assistance to UNPROFOR in the performance of its mandate;
9. Calls on all parties and others concerned to comply fully with all Security Council resolutions regarding the situation in the former Yugoslavia to create the conditions that would facilitate the full implementation ofUNPROFOR’s mandate;
10. Notes with satisfaction the progress made in the discussions between the Government of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United Nations referred to in paragraph 49 of the report of the Secretary-General of 22 March 1995, and urges the Government of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to provide suitable radio broadcasting frequencies and television broadcasting slots at no cost to the United Nations for the purposes described in paragraphs 47 to 51 of that report;
11. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council regularly informed on progress with regard to the implementation of UNPROFOR’s mandate and to report, as necessary, on any developments on the ground, the attitude of the parties and other circumstances affecting the mandate of the Force, and in particular to report within eight weeks of the adoption of this resolution taking into account, inter alia, the concerns raised by the members of The Council and issues raised by the Government of the Republic of Bosnia Herzegovina;
12. Urges the Government of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to implement fully the provisions of the status of forces agreement of 15 May 1993between that Government and the United Nations;
13. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 3512th meeting,on 31 March 1995.
