S/25472 SC

Reaffirming its resolutions 73328 August 1992 24 April (1992 ) of 23 January 1992 , 746 (1992 ) of 17 March 1992 _ 751 (1992) of 1992 _ 767 (1992 ) of 27 July 1992 , 775 (1992 ) of and 794 (1992 ) of 3 December 1992 , Bearing in_mind General Assembly resolution 47/167 of 18 December 1992 , (1992 )Commending the efforts of Member States acting pursuant to resolution 794 to establish a secure environment for humanitarian relief operations in Somalia, Acknowledging the need for a prompt, smooth and phased transition from the Unified Task Force (UNITAF) to the expanded Unitea Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II)_ they Regrettingpose to the the continuing incidents of violence in Somalia and the threatreconciliation process, efforts onDeploring the acts of violence against persons engaging in humanitarianbehalf of the United Nations , States, and non-governmental organizations violations ofNoting with_deep regret humanitarian law and the generalinternational and concern the continuing reports of widespreadabsence of the rule of law in Somalia, national reconciliation and reconstruction of their own country, Recognizing that the people of Somalia bear the ultimate responsibility for Acknowledging the fundamentaldisarming Somali parties _importance of a movementscomprehensive ana effective programme for including and factions Noting the need for continued humanitarian relief assistance and for the rehabilitation of Somalia S political institutions and economy. Concerned that the crippling famine and drought in Somalia, compounded by the civil strife, have caused massive destruction to the means of production and the natural and human resources of that country. Expressing its appreciation to the Organization of the League of Arab States, the Organization of Islamic Conference, and the African Union, the Non-Aligned Movement for their cooperation and support of the efforts of the United Nations in Somalia, Further expressing its appreciation to all Member States which have made contributions to the Fund established pursuant to paragraph 11 of resolution 794 (1992) and to all those who have provided humanitarian assistance to Somalia, Commending the efforts, in difficult circumstances, of the initial United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM) established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992), Expressing its appreciation for the invaluable assistance the neighboring countries have been providing to the international community in their efforts to restore peace and security in Somalia and to host large numbers of refugees displaced by the conflict and taking note of the difficulties caused to them due to the presence of refugees in their territories, Convinced that the restoration of law and order throughout Somalia would contribute to humanitarian relief operations, to Somalia's political settlement, as well as to the rehabilitation, reconciliation, and political institutions and economy, Convinced also of the need for broad-based consultations and deliberations to achieve reconciliation, agreement on the setting up of transitional government institutions and consensus on basic principles and steps leading to the establishment of representative democratic institutions, Recognizing that the re-establishment of local and regional administrative institutions is essential to the restoration of domestic tranquility, Encouraging the Secretary-General and his Special Representative to intensify their work at the national, regional, and local levels, including and promoting the process of political settlement and encouraging broad participation by all sectors of Somali society, to assist the people of Somalia in rehabilitating their political institutions and economy, Expressing its regional readiness to assist the people of Somalia, as appropriate, to participate in free and fair elections at the local and national level with a view towards achieving a political settlement. Preparatory Meeting on in particular Welcoming the progress made at the United Nations-sponsored Informal Somali Political Reconciliation in Addis Ababa from 4 to 15 January 1993, the conclusion at that meeting of three agreements by any Somali parties, at the Conference on including movements National and factions which began in Addis Ababa on 15 March 1993, Emphasizing the need for the Somali people to show the Political will to achieve security, including movements and factions to achieve reconciliation, Noting the reports of States concerned and of the Secretary-General of 19 December 1992 (S/24976) and 17 December 1992 (S/24992) and 19 January 1993 (S/25126) and 26 January 1993 (S/25168) for the implementation of resolution 794 (1992), Having examined the report of the Secretary-General of 3 March 1993 (S/25354 and Add.1 and 2), Welcoming the intention of the Secretary-General to seek maximum economy and efficiency and to keep the minimum necessary to fulfil the United Nations presence, both military and civilian, to ensure security in the region, Determining that the situation in Somalia continues to threaten peace and security, 1. Approves the report of the Secretary-General of 3 March 1993; 2. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for convening the Conference on National Reconciliation for Somalia in accordance with the agreements reached during the Informal Preparatory Meeting on Somali Political Reconciliation in Addis Ababa in January 1993 and also for his efforts to ensure that all Somalis, including movements and factions, community leaders, representative groups, professionals, women, intellectuals, elders and other such conferences are suitably represented; 3. Welcomes the convening of the Third United Nations Coordination Meeting for Humanitarian Assistance for Somalia in Addis Ababa from 11 to 13 March 1993 and the process to contribute to relief and rehabilitation efforts in Somalia, and when possible; 4. Requests the Secretary-General through his Special Representative, to provide appropriate assistance to the people of Somalia from all relevant humanitarian and other entities, in rehabilitating their economy and promoting political settlement and national reconciliation. reconciliation, in accordance with the recommendations contained in his report of 3 March 1993, including in particular: (a) To assist in Somalia, the provision of assessment based on relief and prioritized needs and in the economic rehabilitation of clear, and taking into account, appropriate the Rehabilitation Programme for Somalia prepared by the United Nations Department of Humanitarian Affairs; (b) To assist in the repatriation of refugees and displaced persons within Somalia; (c) To assist through broad participation by all sectors of Somali society, the people of Somalia to promote and advance political reconciliation, and the re-establishment of national and regional institutions and civil administration in the entire country; (d) To assist in the re-establishment of Somali police, as appropriate at the regional or national level to assist in the restoration and maintenance of peace, stability and law and order, including in the investigation and facilitating the prosecution of serious violations of international humanitarian law; (e) To assist the people of Somalia in the development of a coherent and integrated programme for the removal of mines throughout Somalia; (f) To develop appropriate public information activities in support of the United Nations activities in Somalia; (g) To create conditions under which Somali civil society may have a role in the process of political reconciliation and in the formulation and realization of rehabilitation and reconstruction programmes; Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, Decides to expand the size of the UNOSOM force and its mandate in accordance with the recommendations contained in paragraphs 56-8 of the report of the Secretary-General of 3 March 1992, and the provisions of this resolution; Authorizes the mandate for the expanded UNOSOM (UNOSOM II) for an initial period through 31 October 1993, unless previously renewed by the Security Council; Emphasizes the crucial importance of disarmament and the urgent need with paragraphs 56-6 9 of the report of the Secretary-General of 3 March 1993. comply fully with the commitments Demands that all Somali parties, including movements and factions they have undertaken in the agreements they concluded at the Informal Preparatory Meeting on in particular Somali Political Reconciliation in Addis Ababa, Implementing the Cease-fire and Modalities of Disarmament (5/25168, with their Agreement on annex III); factions Further Jemands that all take all measures to ensure Somali parties, the safety of including movements the staff the personnel of the and United Nations and its agencies as intergovernmental organizations and wellas of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), non-governmental assistance to the organizations engaged in providing humanitarian and other people of Somalia in rehabilitating their polie nationaltical institutions and economy and promoting political settlement and reconciliation; Requests the Secretary-General to support from within Somalia the utilizing as and to report on implementation of available and embargo established by II forces authorized by thisthe arms appropriate the with any recommendations regarding UNOSOM resolution 733 (1992), this subject, more effective measures if necessary, to the Security Council; cooperate in the Calls upon all States, implementation of the arms in particular neighbouring States, resolution embargo established by to 733 (1992); Requeststhe repatriation of refugees and the assisted resettlement of the Secretary-General to provide security, as appropriate, to assist in displaced persons, major instability continues those areas where utilizing UNOSOM II forces, topaying particular attention tothreaten peace and security in the region; humanitarian individually law and reaffirms and factions, Reiterates its demand that all immediately cease that those Somali parties, including movements and desist from all breaches of international responsible for such acts be held accountable; to direct Reguests the Secretary-General II through his Special Representative, the Force Commander of UNOSOM to assume responsibility for the consolidation, expansion and maintenance oftaking account of a secure environment throughout Somalia, expedited basis 1993 in accordance with the recommendations contained in histhe particular circumstances in each locality, on an phased transition report of 3 March from UNITAF to UNOSOM II;ana in this regard to organize a prompt, smooth and Reguests the 794resolution Secretary-General to maintain the fund established pursuant contributions for maintenance of UNOSOM II forcesto (1992) for the additional purpose the departure following of receiving of UNITAF forces and for the establishment of Somali police, and calls on Member States to make contributions to this fund, in addition to their assessed contributions; 16 _ Expresses appreciation to the organizations and the ICRC for their United Nations agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental contributions continue to extend assistance and requests the Secretary-General to ask them to provide financial, material and technical support to the Somali people in all regions of the country; 17 _ Requests the Secretary-General to seek, as appropriate, pledges and contributions from States and others to assist in financing the rehabilitation of the political institutions and economy of Somalia; 18 _ Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council informed on action taken to implement the present resolution, containing in particular recommendations for establishment of Somali police forces and thereafter to report no later than every ninety days on the progress achieved in accomplishing the objectives set out in the present resolution; 19 _ Decides to conduct a formal review of the progress towards accomplishing the purposes of the present resolution no later than 31 October 1993; 20 _ Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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