Security Council resolution 770 (1992) [on humanitarian assistance to Sarajevo and other parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina]
Symbol: S/RES/770(1992)
Date: 1992-08-13
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/47 [105] BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SITUATION
S/47 [98] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION
Subjects: UN Protection Force|International Committee of the Red Cross|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|DETENTION CENTRES|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|DETAINED PERSONS|PRISONER TREATMENT|BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|SARAJEVO (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)|STAFF SECURITY|BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SITUATION|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION
Votes in favour: 12
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 3
Voting record:
country: AUSTRIA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: CAPE VERDE
vote: yes
country: ECUADOR
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: HUNGARY
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: abstention
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: MOROCCO
vote: yes
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: abstention

RESOLUTION 770 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3106th meeting,
On 13 August 1992

The Security Council,


Reaffirming its resolutions 713 (1991) of 25 September 1991, 721 (1991)
of 27 November 1991, 724 (1991) of 15 December 1991, 727 (1992) of
8 January 1992, 740 (1992) of 7 February 1992, 743 (1992) of 21 February 1992,
749 (1992) of 7 April 1992, 752 (1992) of 15 May 1992, 757 (1992) of
30 May 1992, 758 (1992) of 8 June 1992, 760 (1992) of 18 June 1992, 761 (1992)
of 29 June 1992, 762 (1992) of 30 June 1992, 764 (1992) of 13 July 1992 and
769 (1992) of 7 August 1992,

Noting the letter dated 10 August 1992 from the Permanent Representative
of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Nations (S/24401),

Underlining once again the imperative need for an urgent negotiated
political solution to the situation in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
to enable that country to live in peace and security within its borders,

Reaffirming the need to respect the Sovereignty, territorial integrity
and political independence of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Recognizing that the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina constitutes a
threat to international peace and security and that the provision of
humanitarian assistance in Bosnia and Herzegovina is an important element in
the Council's effort to restore international peace and security in the area,

Commending the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) for its
continuing action in support of the relief operation in Sarajevo and other
parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Deeply disturbed by the situation that now prevails in Sarajevo, which
has severely complicated UNPROFOR's efforts to fulfil its mandate to ensure
the security and functioning of Sarajevo airport and the delivery of
humanitarian assistance in Sarajevo and other parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina
pursuant to resolutions 743 (1992), 749 (1992), 761 (1992) and 764 (1992) and
the reports of the Secretary-General cited therein,

Dismayed by the continuation of conditions that impede the delivery of
humanitarian supplies to destinations within Bosnia and Herzegovina and the
consequent suffering of the people of that country,

Deeply concerned by reports of abuses against civilians imprisoned in
camps, prisons and detention centres,

Determined to establish as soon as possible the necessary conditions for
the delivery of humanitarian assistance wherever needed in Bosnia and
Herzegovina, in conformity with resolution 764 (1992),

Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

1. Reaffirms its demand that all parties and others concerned in Bosnia
and Herzegovina stop the fighting immediately;

2. Calls upon States to take nationally or through regional agencies or
arrangements all measures necessary to facilitate in coordination with the
United Nations the delivery by relevant United Nations humanitarian
organizations and others of humanitarian assistance to Sarajevo and wherever
needed in other parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina;

3. Demands that unimpeded and continuous access to all camps, prisons
and detention centres be granted immediately to the International Committee of
the Red Cross and other relevant humanitarian organizations and that all
detainees therein receive humane treatment, including adequate food, shelter
and medical care;

4. Calls upon States to report to the Secretary-General on measures
they are taking in coordination with the United Nations to carry out this
resolution, and invites the Secretary-General to keep under continuous review
any further measures that may be necessary to ensure unimpeded delivery of
humanitarian supplies;

5. Requests all States to provide appropriate support for the actions
undertaken in pursuance of this resolution;

6. Demands that all parties and others concerned take the necessary
measures to ensure the safety of United Nations and other personnel engaged in
the delivery of humanitarian assistance;

7. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on a periodic basis on the implementation of this resolution;

8. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.