5/25981 SC

The Security Council, Reaffirming its resolution 812 (1993) of 12 March 1993, Taking note of the interim report of the Secretary-General dated 20 May 1993 (5/25810 and Add.1), Also taking note of the requests of the Governments of Rwanda and Uganda concerning the deployment of United Nations observers (5/25355, S/25356, 5/25797) as a temporary confidence-building measure along their common border, Emphasizing the need to prevent the resumption of fighting in Rwanda and the adverse consequences on the situation in Rwanda that could affect international peace and security, Stressing the need for a negotiated political solution, in the framework of the agreements to be signed by the parties in Arusha, in order to put an end to the conflict in Rwanda. Paying tribute to the efforts of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania to promote such a political solution, Taking note of the joint request of the Government of Rwanda and the Rwandese Patriotic Front (RPF) (5/25951) concerning the establishment of a neutral international force in Rwanda, Stressing the importance of the ongoing negotiations in Arusha between the Government of Rwanda and the RPF, Expressing its readiness to soon consider assistance to the OAU in the implementation of the agreements as they are signed, Welcomes with appreciation the report of the Secretary-General. Decides to establish the United Nations Observer Mission Uganda for an initial period of six months, as set out in every report of the Secretary-General and subject to review every six months. 3 _ Decideg that UNOMUR shall monitor the Uganda /Rwanda border to verify regard on that no military assistancetransit or transport ,reaches Rwanda ,by roads or tracks being put primarily in this focus which could accommodate vehicles, of lethal weapons and ammunition across the border , as well as any other material which could be of military use; 4 _ Requests the Secretary-General to conclude with the Government of Uganda before the full deployment of UNOMUR , a status of mission agreement including cooperation to provide to the safety, UNOMUR; 5 Approves the dispatching of an advance party after the conclusion of the status of mission agreement within fifteen days of the adoption of this resolution or as soon as possible the full deployment within thirty days of the arrival of the advance party; 6 Urges the Government of Rwanda and the RPF strictly to respect the rules of international humanitarian law; 7 Further urges the Government of Rwanda and the RPF to refrain from any action that could contribute to tension; 8 _ Welcomes the decision of military experts to support the peace efforts of the OAU by putting at its disposal logistic expertise to help expedite deployment of the enlarged NMOG to Rwanda ; assisting the Neutral Military Observer Group in particular through 9 Urges the Government of Rwanda and the RPF to conclude quickly a comprehensive peace agreement ; 10 _ Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on the results of the Arusha peace talks; Further request: the Secretary-General to assist the OAU in the implementation of the above-mentioned agreement and to begin contingency planning in the event that the Council decides such a contribution is needed ; 11_ Also requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on the implementation of the present resolution within sixty days of the deployment of UNOMUR ; 12_ Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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