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INFO PRIORITY SECURITY COUNCIL POSTS
MIPT: RWANDA
1. Text of the Presidentisl statement is àas follows:
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The Security Council is appalled at continuing reports of the
slaughter of innocent civilians în Kigali and other parts of
Rwanda, and reported preparations for further massacres. It
endorses the concern expressed by the Central Organ for
Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution of the
Organization of African Unity COAU) that the massacres and
wanton killings have continued unabated îin a systematic manner
in Rwanda. It recalls that such killings have already been
condemned by the Security Council in its resolution 912 (1994)
of 21 April 1994.
Attacks on defenceless civilians have occurred throughout the
country, especially în areas under the control of Members or
supporters of the armed forces of the interim Government of
Rwanda. The Security Council demands that the interim
Government of Rwanda and the Rwandese Patriotic Front take
effective measures to prevent any attacks on civilians in areas
under theîr control. It calls on the Leadership of both
parties to condemn publicly such attacks and to commit
themselves to ensuring that persons who instigate or
participate in such attacks are prosecuted and punished.
The Security Council condemns all these breaches of
international humanitarian Law in Rwands, particularly those
perpetrated against the civilian population, and recalls that
persons who instigate or participate in such acts are
individually responsible. In this context the Security Council
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recalls that the killing of the members of an ethnic group with
the intention of destroying such a group in whole or in part
constitutes a crime punishable under international Law.
The Security Council reiterates the demand in îts resolution
912 (1994) for an immediate cease-fire and cessation of
hostilities between the forces of the interim Government of
Rwanda and the Rwandese Patriotic Front. -It commends the
efforts by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General
and the Force Commander of the United Nations Assistance
Mission for Rwanda CUNAMIR) to mediate such an outcome, and
requests them to continue their efforts in Liaison with
countries of the region and the OAU. It also commends the
courage and determination of UNAMIR personnel in affording
protection to civilians who sought refuge with UNAMIR.
The Security Council welcomes the efforts that have been made
by countries of the region, with the assistance of the
Organization of African Unity, to bring about an end to the
fighting and the killings in Rwanda. It also commends the
efforts of States, United Nations agencies, and
non-governmental organizetions to provide emergency
humanitarian assistance to the suffering people of, Rwanda.
The Security Council is deeply concerned at the situation of
the many thousands of refugees and displaced persons who have
been forced to flee the fighting and killings in Rwanda.
The Security Council calls on all States to assist the UNHCR
and other humanitarian and relief agencies operating in the
area in meeting the urgent humanitarian needs in Rwanda and îits
bordering States. The Council calls on States bordering
Rwanda, working with the OAU, to provide appropriate protection
to aïd refugees and to facilitate transfer of goods and
supplies to meet the needs of the displaced persons within
Rwanda. |
The Security Council cells on all Rwanden parties to guarantee
the protection of displaced persons and refugees în Rwanda and
to ensure safe passage for humanitarïian assistance.
The Security Council underlines the urgent need for coordinated
international action to help bring peace to Rwanda and to
alleviate the suffering of the Rwandan people. It requests the
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Secretary-General, in consultation with the Secretary-General
of the OAU and countries of the region, to take appropriate
measures to ensure that international efforts to assist the
situation in Rwanda are carried out in an effective and
coordinated manner, and to ensure that all relevant parties are
kept fully informed.
The Security Council emphasizes the importance of Kigali
airport for the provision of international relief efforts to
Rwanda, as well as for the requirements of UNAMIR. It calls on
the parties to allow the sirport to be kept open at all times
for such purposes.
The Security Council stresses the importance of ensuring thet
the situation in Rwanda does not affect adversely the security
and stability of neïghbouring countries.
The Security Council warns that the situation in Rwande would
be further seriously aggravated if either of the parties were
to have access to additional arms. It appeals to all States to
refrain from providing arms or any military assistance to the
parties to the conflict. It states its willingness in principle
to consider promptly the application of an arms embargo to
Rwanda.
The Security Council reaffirms îts commitment to preserving the
unity and territorial integrity of Rwanda. It reitersates its
conviction that the Arusha Peace Agreement remains the only
viable framework for the resolution of the Rwanda conflict and
serves as a basis for peace, national unity and reconciliation
in the country. It ealls again on the parties to renew their
commitment to this Agreement,
The Security Council requests the Secretary-General:
Ca) in consultation with the Secretary-General of the OAU,
to report further on action which may be undertaken with a view
to assisting in the restoration of Law and order in Rwanda and
on the security of displaced persons:
Cb) to work with UNHCR, the OAU and countries of the
region to take such preventive diplomatic steps as may be
necessary to prevent the spread of violence and atrocities to
neighbouring countries: L CE
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Ce) urgently to explore ways of extending humaniïtarian
relief assistance to refugees and displaced persons:
Cd) to consult the United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees CUNHCR) on measures to provide humanitarian
assistante to those displace persons congregated along the
borders with Tanzsnia, Uganda, Zaire and Burundi;
Ce) to bring to its attention any information that he
might receive concerning arms flows into Rwanda, and to
consult the countries of the region and the OAU about the
practical implementation of an arms embargo on Rwanda; and
Cf) to make proposals for investigation of the reports
of serious violations of international humanitarian Law during
the conflict;
The Security Council states its intention to consider urgently
the Letter of the Secretary-General dated 29 April 1994
(S/1994/518) sand further recommendations the Secretary-General
may provide.
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