Security Council resolution 859 (1993) [on a comprehensive political settlement of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina] — S/RES/859(1993) | UN Mandate Registry
Security Council Resolution 859 (1993) [on a Comprehensive Political Settlement of the Situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina]
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Notes with appreciation the report by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the latest developments at the Geneva peace talks, and urges the parties, in cooperation with the Co-Chairmen, to conclude as soon as possible a just and comprehensive political settlement freely agreed by all of them;
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Calls for an immediate cease-fire and cessation of hostilities throughout the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina as essential for achieving a just and equitable political solution to the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina through peaceful negotiations;
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Demandsthat all concerned facilitate the unhindered flow of humanitarian assistance, including the provision of food, water, electricity, fuel and communications, in particular to the safe areas in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
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Demandsalso that the safety and operational effectiveness of personnel of the United Nations Protection Force and of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Bosnia and Herzegovina be fully respected by all parties at all times;,
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Takes notes with appreciation of the letter of the Secretary- General dated 18 August 199355 stating that the United Nations has now the initial operational capability for the use of air power in support of the Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
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Affirms that a solution to the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina must be in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of international law, and also affirms the continuing relevance in this context of:
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The sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
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The fact that neither a change in the name of the State nor changes regarding the internal organization of the State such as those contained in the constitutional agreement annexed to the Co-Chairmen's report in document S/26337 would affect the continued membership ofBosnia and Herzegovina in the United Nations;
c
The principles adopted by the London International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia, including the need for a cessation of hostilities, the principle of a negotiated solution freely arrived at, the unacceptability of the acquisition of territory by force or by "ethnic cleansing" and the right of refugees and others who have suffered losses to compensation in accordance with the statement on Bosnia
