Security Council resolution 1119 (1997) [on monitoring of the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula by the UN Military Observers]
[Monitoring of the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula by UN military observers]
Symbol: S/RES/1119(1997)
Date: 1997-07-14
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/52 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION
S/52 [65] CROATIA SITUATION
S/52 [68] UN MISSION OF OBSERVERS IN PREVLAKA
Subjects: Stabilization Force|UN Mission of Observers in Prevlaka|Agreement on Normalization of Relations between the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (1996)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|SAFE AREAS|PREVLAKA PENINSULA|FOREIGN RELATIONS|TREATIES|DISPUTES|CROATIA|YUGOSLAVIA|MILITARY PERSONNEL|STAFF SECURITY|CROATIA SITUATION|BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SITUATION|FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CHILE
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: COSTA RICA
vote: yes
country: EGYPT
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUINEA-BISSAU
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: KENYA
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: PORTUGAL
vote: yes
country: REPUBLIC OF KOREA
vote: yes
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: yes
country: SWEDEN
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

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                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1119 (1997)
                                                               14 July 1997




                              RESOLUTION 1119 (1997)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3800th meeting,
                                  on 14 July 1997


     The Security Council,

     Recalling its earlier relevant resolutions, and in particular its
resolutions 779 (1992) of 6 October 1992, 981 (1995) of 31 March 1995,
1025 (1995) of 30 November 1995, 1038 (1996) of 15 January 1996, 1066 (1996) of
15 July 1996, and 1093 (1997) of 14 January 1997, as well as the statement of
its President of 25 April 1997 (S/PRST/1997/23),

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 1 July 1997
(S/1997/506),

     Reaffirming once again its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and
territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia,

     Noting with concern that the parties have failed to make any progress in
adopting the practical options proposed by the United Nations military observers
in May 1996, as referred to in the report of the Secretary-General of
31 December 1996, to reduce tension and improve safety and security in the area,
or in reaching a peaceful settlement of the Prevlaka issue,

     Noting also the observation contained in the report of the Secretary-General of 1 July 1997 that the presence of the United Nations military
observers continues to be essential to maintain conditions that are conducive to
a negotiated settlement of the disputed issue of Prevlaka,

     Determining that the situation in Croatia continues to constitute a threat
to international peace and security,

     1.   Authorizes the United Nations military observers to continue
monitoring the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula, in accordance with
resolutions 779 (1992) and 981 (1995) and paragraphs 19 and 20 of the report of
the Secretary-General of 13 December 1995 (S/1995/1028*) until 15 January 1998;



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     2.   Renews its calls upon the parties to abide by their mutual
commitments, implement fully the Agreement on Normalization of Relations between
the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia of
23 August 1996, adopt the practical options proposed by the United Nations
military observers for the improvement of safety and security in the area, cease
all violations of the demilitarization regime and military or other activities
which may increase tension and cooperate fully with the United Nations military
observers and ensure their safety and freedom of movement, including through the
removal of landmines;

     3.   Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the Council by
5 January 1998 a report on the situation in the Prevlaka peninsula as well as on
progress made by the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
towards a settlement to resolve peacefully their differences;

     4.   Requests the United Nations military observers and the multinational
stabilization force authorized by the Council in resolution 1088 (1996) of
12 December 1996 to cooperate fully with each other;

     5.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.


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