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INFO DESKBY 140730Z PARIS, BRUSSELS, KAMPALA
INFO IMMEDIATE WASHINGTON, DAR ES SALAAM, ADDIS ABABA
INFO IMMEDIATE UKMIS GENEVA
INFO IMMEDIATE OTHER SECURITY COUNCIL POSTS, ACTOR
MY TWO IPTs: RWANDA (et)
1. Text of NAM draft is as follows:
BEGINS
The Security Council
Recalling all its previous resolutions on the conflict in
Rwanda, in particular its resolution 872 (1993) of 5 October
1993 by which it established the United Nations Assistance
Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR):
Noting its resolution 909 (1994) of 5 April which extended the
mandate of UNAMIR until 29 July 1994 with a six-week review
provision on the understanding that progress will be made in
establishing all the transitional institutions under. the Arusha
Peace Agreement;
Recalling its statement of 7 April 1994 (S/PRST/1994 (16)
which, inter alia, reaffirmed the centrality of the Arusha
Peace Agreement to the peace process in Rwanda;
Expressing deep regret at the failure of the parties to
implement fully the provisions of the Arusha Peace Agreement;
Welcoming the initiatives of the Late Presidents of Rwanda and
Burundi to work towards a resolution of the conflict in their
countries within the framework of à negotiated political
settlement and in collaboration with regional Leaders;
Shocked at the tragic incident that resulted in the deaths of
the Presidents of Rwanda and Burundi on 6 April 1994;
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Appalled at the ensuing Large scale violence which has resulted
in the death of thousands of innocent civilians, including
women and chitdren, and the displacement of a significant
number of the Rwandese population;
Deeply concerned by continuing Looting, banditry and the
breakdown of Law and order;
Expressing its deep concern also at the safety and security of
UNAMIR and other United Nations personnel who are assisting in
implementing the peace process and in distributing humanitarian
relief:
Determining that the situation in Rwanda constitutes a threat
to peace and security; |
1. Expresses regret at the tragic incident in which the
Presidents of Rwanda and Burundi Lost their Lives, and invite ,
the Secretary-General to collect all available néornat one the dit ieéed.
all means at his disposal and report to the Council as soon as
possible:
2. Expresses regret also at the ensuing violence which has
claîmed the Lives of the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers,
Government Officialts and thousands of other civilians;
3. Strongty condemns the attacks agaïînst UNAMIR and other
United Nations personnel Leading to the deaths of several
UNAMIR personnel and Galls apon JeLL concerned to put an end to
these acts of violence and to respect fully international
humanitarian law;
4. Calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and an end
to the mindless violence and carnage which are enguifing
Rwanda: and in this connection ER
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CB and that both parties return to the positions held by
them before the present hostilities;
5. Decides, in the Light of the current security situation in
Rwanda, to increase the strength 6f UNAMIR and to revise its
mandate to enable it to contribute to the restoration of Law
amd order and the establishment of the transitional
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institutions within the framework of the Arusha Peace
Agreement;
6. Reîiterates the crucial importance of the full
implementation of the Arusha Peace Agreement to the settlement
of the Rwandan conflict and urges the Organisation of African
Unity COAU) to extend îts cooperation to the United Nations în
this regard;
= Urges all countries, in particular those of the region, to
refrain from any action that would further exacerbate the
situation in Rwanda;
a military solution to the political problem and, in this
respect, work towards a negotiated political settlement:;
9 Ë Calls upon the parties în Rwanda to accept the futility of
9. Calls also upon the parties to cooperate fully in ensuring
the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance to all
a throughout the country and in this regard, appeals to
the international community to provide increased humanitarian
assistance commensurate with the scale of the human tragedy in
Rwanda:
10. Strongly appeals to both parties, RS
CR © commit themselves to the
peace process leading to a comprehensive political settlement
in Rwanda on the basis of the Arusha Peace Agreement;
11. Affirms its commitment to preserve the unity sand
territorial integrity of Rwanda;
12. Invites the Secretary-General to continue to monitor the
_ situation in Rwanda and to report to Council as the situation
warrants, at least, not Later than fifteen days after the
adoption of this resolution:
13. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
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