Security Council Resolution 948 (1994) [on Restoration of Democracy in Haiti, Return of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide and Lifting of the Sanctions in Accordance with Resolution 944 (1994)]

S/RES/948(1994)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 140 The question concerning Haiti, published in 1994.

What subjects does this mandate have?

6 subjects

Cooperation Between Organizations Haiti Legislative Bodies Legitimacy of Governments Military Personnel Special Missions

What’s in this document?

12 operative paragraphs

Welcomes with great satisfaction the return to Haiti of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide on 15 October 1994 and expresses its confidence that the people of Haiti can now begin to rebuild their country with dignity and consolidate democracy in a spirit of national reconciliation;

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Welcomes in particular that, with the convening of the Haitian Parliament and the departure of the military leadership, the process of implementing the Governors Island Agreement, the New York Pact, and the objectives of the United Nations as expressed in the resolutions of the Council is well under way;

Expresses full support for efforts by President Aristide, democratic leaders in Haiti, and the legitimate organs of the restored government to bring Haiti out of crisis and return it to the democratic community of nations;

Commends the efforts of all States, organizations and individuals who have contributed to this outcome;

Recognizes in particular the efforts of the MNF, authorized under resolution 940 (1994), and those of the Member States participating in the MNF on behalf of the international community in creating the conditions necessary for the return of democracy to the people of Haiti;

Expresses its support for the deployment of the advance team of the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH) and the continued efforts of the Secretary-General to complete the composition of UNMIH;

Notes that under the terms of resolution 940 (1994) UNMIH will replace the MNF when the Security Council determines that a secure and stable environment has been established;

Welcomes the appointment of the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General and thanks the former Special Envoy of the Secretaries-General of the United Nations and the Organization of American States for his efforts;

Urges that cooperation continue between the Secretaries-General of the United Nations and of the Organization of American States, especially regarding the rapid return to Haiti of the members of the International Civilian Mission (MICIVIH);

Welcomes the fact that, now that President Aristide has returned to Haiti, sanctions will be lifted in accordance with resolution 944 (1994);

Reaffirms the willingness of the international community to provide assistance to the people of Haiti, with the expectation that they will do their utmost to rebuild their country;

Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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