Security Council Resolution 925 (1994) [on Extension of the Mandate and Deployment of the Two Additional Battalions of the Un Assistance Mission for Rwanda and Settlement of the Conflict in Rwanda]

S/RES/925(1994)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 90 The situation concerning Rwanda, published in 1994.

What subjects does this mandate have?

14 subjects

Ceasefires Civilian Persons Displaced Persons Emergency Relief Humanitarian Assistance Mass Media Military Personnel Peacekeeping Operations Political Violence Rwanda Rwanda Situation Special Missions Staff Security Trust Funds

What’s in this document?

25 operative paragraphs

Welcomes the Secretary-General's report of 31 May 1994 (S/1994/640);

Endorses the Secretary-General's proposals contained therein for the deployment of the expanded UNAMIR, in particular:

The immediate initiation of the deployment of the two additional battalions in phase 2 in close synchronization with phase 1;

The continuation of urgent preparations for the deployment of the two battalions envisaged for phase 3; and

Flexible implementation of all three phases to ensure effective use of available resources to accomplish the tasks listed in paragraphs 4 (a) and (b) below;

Decides to extend the mandate of UNAMIR, expiring on 29 July 1994, until 9 December 1994;

Reaffirms that UNAMIR, in addition to continuing to act as an intermediary between the parties in an attempt to secure their agreement to a cease-fire, will:

Contribute to the security and protection of displaced persons, refugees and civilians at risk in Rwanda, including through the establishment and maintenance, where feasible, of secure humanitarian areas; and

Provide security and support for the distribution of relief supplies and humanitarian relief operations;

Recognizes that UNAMIR may be required to take action in self-defence against persons or groups who threaten protected sites and populations, United Nations and other humanitarian personnel or the means of delivery and distribution of humanitarian relief;

Demands that all parties to the conflict cease hostilities, agree to a cease-fire and immediately take steps to bring an end to systematic killings in areas under their control;

Welcomes the assurances of both parties to cooperate with UNAMIR in carrying out its mandate, recognizes that such cooperation will be essential to the effective implementation of the mandate, and demands that both parties adhere to those assurances;

Demands further that all parties cease forthwith any incitement, especially through the mass media, to violence or ethnic hatred;

Urges Member States to respond promptly to the Secretary-General's request for resources, including logistical support capability for rapid deployment of additional UNAMIR forces;

Requests the Secretary-General to ensure that UNAMIR extend the close cooperation it has with the Department of Humanitarian Affairs and the United Nations Rwanda Emergency Office also to the Special Rapporteur for Rwanda appointed by the United Nations Commission on Human Rights;

Demands that all parties in Rwanda strictly respect the persons and premises of the United Nations and other organizations serving in Rwanda, and refrain from any acts of intimidation or violence against personnel engaged in humanitarian and peace-keeping work;

Emphasizes the necessity that, inter alia:

All appropriate steps be taken to ensure the security and safety of the operation and personnel engaged in the operation; and

The security and safety arrangements undertaken extend to all persons engaged in the operation;

Commends the efforts of States, United Nations agencies, international organizations and non-governmental organizations which have provided humanitarian and other assistance, encourages them to continue and increase such assistance, and urges others to provide such assistance;

Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to establish a special trust fund for Rwanda and invites the international community to contribute generously to it;

Commends the tireless efforts of the UNAMIR Force Commander to prevent more innocent lives from being lost, and to bring about a cease-fire between the parties;

Commends also the efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative to achieve a political settlement in Rwanda within the framework of the Arusha Peace Agreement, invites them, in coordination with the OAU and countries in the region, to continue their efforts, and demands that the parties undertake serious efforts to bring about political reconciliation;

Decides to keep the situation in Rwanda and the role played by UNAMIR under constant review and, to that end, requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council as appropriate, and in any case no later than 9 August 1994 and 9 October 1994, on progress made by UNAMIR in the discharge of its mandate, the safety of populations at risk, the humanitarian situation and progress towards a cease-fire and political reconciliation;

Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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