Security Council Resolution 1089 (1996) [on Extension of the Mandate of the Un Mission of Observers in Tajikistan]

S/RES/1089(1996)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 73 The situation in Tajikistan and along the Tajik-Afghan border, published in 1996.

What other versions does this mandate have?

4 versions · 1995–1997

This is an older version — the most recent is S/RES/1128(1997)

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
1997	S/RES/1128(1997)	Security Council resolution 1128 (1997) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission of Observers in Tajikistan]	467	23%Compare
1996	S/RES/1089(1996)	Security Council resolution 1089 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission of Observers in Tajikistan]	813	45%Compare
1996	S/RES/1061(1996)	Security Council resolution 1061 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission of Observers in Tajikistan]	745	30%Compare
1995	S/RES/1030(1995)	Security Council resolution 1030 (1995) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission of Observers in Tajikistan]	1,006	–

What subjects does this mandate have?

18 subjects

Boundaries Budget Contributions Ceasefires Civilian Persons Detained Persons Emergency Relief Freedom of Movement Funds Humanitarian Assistance Landmines Military Personnel Peacekeeping Operations Political Violence Prisoners of War Russian Federation Staff Security Tajikistan Tajikistan Situation

What’s in this document?

14 operative paragraphs

Expresses its appreciation for the report of the Secretary-General of 5 December 1996;

Condemns the ongoing flagrant violations of the ceasefire by the parties, in particular the recent opposition offensive in the Garm region, and demands the immediate cessation of all hostilities and acts of violence;

Calls upon the parties to comply fully with the Tehran Agreement and all the other obligations they have assumed, and strongly urges them to extend the ceasefire for the whole duration of the inter-Tajik talks;

Condemns also the terrorist acts and other acts of violence which have resulted in the loss of life of civilians as well as members of the CIS Peacekeeping Forces and the Russian border forces;

Decides to extend the mandate of UNMOT until 15 March 1997 subject to the proviso that the Tehran Agreement remains in force and the parties demonstrate their commitment to an effective ceasefire, to national reconciliation and to the promotion of democracy, and further decides that this mandate will remain in effect until that date unless the Secretary-General reports to the Council that these conditions have not been met;

Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to report to the Council by 15 January 1997 on the parties' compliance with the Tehran Agreement and the results of meetings between the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and the leader of the UTO, and requests him also to provide recommendations in that report on the nature and size of the United Nations presence in Tajikistan in this light;

Calls upon the parties to cooperate fully with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in resuming the inter-Tajik talks in order to achieve a comprehensive political settlement of the conflict, with the assistance of the countries and regional organizations acting as observers at the inter-Tajik talks, and, in this context, welcomes the meeting between the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and the leader of the UTO on 10-11 December 1996, and encourages them to continue this dialogue;

Welcomes the efforts of the Joint Commission in defusing tensions between government and opposition forces on the ground;

Strongly condemns the gross mistreatment of members of UNMOT by both parties, including threats against their lives, and urgently calls upon the parties to ensure the safety of the personnel of the United Nations and other international organizations, to cooperate fully with UNMOT, and to lift all restrictions on the freedom of movement of its personnel;

Urges the Tajik parties to cooperate fully with the International Committee of the Red Cross to facilitate the exchange of prisoners and detainees between the two sides;

Expresses its serious concern at the indiscriminate use of landmines in Tajikistan and the threat which it poses to the population and UNMOT personnel, and welcomes the proposals of the Secretary-General in his report of 5 December 1996 in this regard;

Expresses its deep concern over the worsening of the humanitarian situation in Tajikistan, and calls upon Member States and others concerned to respond promptly and generously to the consolidated inter-agency donor alert on urgent humanitarian needs for the period from 1 December 1996 to 31 May 1997 launched by the Secretary-General;

Encourages States to contribute to the voluntary fund established by the Secretary-General in accordance with resolution 968 (1994);

Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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