Security Council Resolution 1016 (1995) [on the Military and Humanitarian Situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina]

Calls upon all parties and others concerned to refrain from violence and hostile acts and to reach immediately a cease-fire and a cessation of hostilities throughout the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina;

Calls upon Member States involved in promoting an overall peaceful settlement in the region to intensify their efforts to this end with the parties to ensure that they take no advantage from the current situation and show utmost restraint;

Demands that the parties negotiate in good faith on the basis of the Geneva Declaration of Principles of 8 September 1995 with the aim of achieving lasting peace throughout the region;

Urges all States and international humanitarian organizations to intensify their efforts to help to alleviate the plight of refugees and displaced persons;

Requests the Secretary-General to provide to the Council as soon as possible information on the humanitarian situation, including information available through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other sources;