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INFO. IMMEDIATE PARIS, BRUSSELS, KAMPALA, ROME, DHAKA, WASHINGTON
INFO IMMEDIATE lAPDIS.ABABÀA, ACCRA, .DAR ES SALAAM
INFO PRIORITY UKMIS GENEVA, SECURITY COUNCIL POSTS, ACTOR
MIPT: RWANDA
1. The text of Security Council resolution 912 (1994) adopted
Unanimously on 21 April is as follows:
Begins
The Security Council,
Reaffirming all its previous resolutions on the situation in
Rwanda, in particular its resolution 872 (1993) of 5 October 1993
by which it established the United Nations Assistance Mission for
Rwanda CUNAMIR),
Recalling its resolution 909 (1994) of 5 April 1994, which extended
the mandate of UNAMIR until 29 July 1994 with a six- week review
provision on the understanding that progress would be made in
establishing the transitional institutions provided for under the
Arusha Peace Agreement between the Government of Rwanda and the
Rwandese Patriotic Front,
Recalling also îts statement on 7 April 1994 (S/PRST/1994/16)
which, inter alia, reaffirmed its commitment to the Arusha Peace
Agreement, and urged all parties to implement it fully,
Having considered the report of the Secretery-General dated 20
April 1994 (S/1994/470),
Stressing that the Arusha Peace Agreement remains central to the
peace process în Rwanda, ‘
Expressing deep regret at the failure of the parties to implement
fully the provisions of the Arusha Peace Agreement, particularly
those provisions relating to the cease-fire,
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Recognizing- the initiatives made by the Late President of Rwanda
and Burundi towards resolving the problems in their countries
through peaceful means and in collaboration L regional: Leaders,
. Shocked at the tragic incident that resulted in the deaths of the
Présidents of Rwanda and. Burundi on 6 April 1994,
Appalled at the ensuing Large-scale violence üïin Rwanda, which has.
resulted îin the death of thousands of innocent civilians, including
women and children, the displacement of a significant number of the
Rwandese population, including those who sought refuge with UNAMIR,
and the significant increase in refugees to neïghbouring countries,
Deeply concerned by continuing fighting, Looting, banditry and the
breakdown of Law and order, particularly in Kigali,
Stressing the need for all countries to avoid any action that might
exacerbate the situation in Rwanda,
Expressing its deep concern for the safety and security of UNAMIR
and other United Nations personnel, and personnel of
non-governmental organisations who are assisting in implementing
the peace process and în distributing humanitarian relief,
1. Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General dated 20
April 1994:
2. Expresses regret at the tragic incident in which the Presidents
of Rwanda and Burundi Lost their Lives, and reiterates its
invitation to the. Secretary-General to report to the Council as
requested in its statement of 7 April 1994;
3. Expresses regret also at the ensuing violence which has claîmed
the Lives of the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Government
officials and thousands of other civilians;
4. Condemns the ongoing violence, particularly in Kigali, which
endangers the Lives and safety of the civilian population:
5. Strongly condemns the attacks against UNAMIR and other United
Nations personnel Leading to the deaths of and injury to several
UNAMIR personnel and calls upon all concerned to put an end to
these acts of violence and to respect fully international
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humanitarian Law;
6. Demands an immediate cessation of hostilities between the
forces of the Rwanda Government and the Rwandese Patriotic Front
and for an end to the mindless violence and.carnage which are
“ engulfing Rwanda;
7. Commends the active role of the Special Representative of the
Secretary-General and of the Force Commander to bring about a
cCease-fîire and to mediate between the parties in order to bring
about the earliest resolution of the Rwanda crisis;
8. Decides, în the Light of the current situation in- Rwanda, to
adjust the mandate of UNAMIR as follows; :
Ca) to act as an intermediary between the parties in an
attempt to secure their agreement to a cease-fire;
Cb) to sssist in the resunption of humanitarian relief
operations to the extent feasible; and
Cc) to monitor and report on developments in Rwanda,
fncluding the safety and security of the civilians who sought
refuge with UNAMIR, and authorizes a force Level as set out in
paragraphs 15 to 18 of the Secretary-General's report of 20
April 1994 for that purpose;
9. Decides to keep the situation in Rwanda under constant review
and states its readiness to consider promptly any recommendations
which the Secretary-General may make concerning the force Level and
mandate of UNAMIR in the Light of developments; |
10. Reïterates the crucial importance of the full implémentation
of the Arusha Peace Agreement to the settlement of the Rwandan
conflict and invites the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) to
continue to cooperate fully with the United Nations in this regard;
11. Commends the efforts made by the Leaders of the subregion at
finding a solution to the crisis in Rwanda and calls on the Leaders
of the region, especially the facilitator to the Arusha peace
process, to persevere and. intensify their efforts, in cooperation
with the OAU and the United Nations:
12, Reaffirms that the Arushse Peace Agreement remains the only
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viable framework for the resolution of the Rwandan conflict and
serves as the basis for peace, national unity and reconciliation in
the country and 6calls on the parties to renew their commitment to
this Agreement:
153. Calls also upon the parties to cooperate fully in ensuring the
unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance to all in need
throughout Rwanda and in this regard, appeals to the international
community to provide increased humanitarian assistance sommensurate
With the scale of the human tragedy in Rwanda ;
14. Affirms ts commitment to preserving the un Ey 2e territorial
integrity of Rwanda;
15. Invites the Secretary-General to continue to monitor the
events in Rwanda and to report fully to the Council on the evolving
situation not Later than fifteen days after the adoption of this
resolution:
16. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
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