UN Security Council
1999

and flagrant violations of international humanitarian and human rights law have been committed in East Timor, and stressing that persons committing such violations bear individual responsibility, Determining that the present situation in East Timor constitutes a threat to peace and security, Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, 1. Condemns all acts of violence in East Timor, calls for their immediate end and demands that those responsible for such acts be brought to justice; 2. Emphasizes the urgent need for coordinated humanitarian assistance and the importance of allowing full, safe and unimpeded access by humanitarian organizations and calls upon all parties to cooperate with such organizations so as to ensure the protection of civilians at risk, the safe return of refugees and displaced persons and the effective delivery of humanitarian aid; 3. Authorizes the establishment of a multinational force under a unified command structure, pursuant to the request of the Government of Indonesia conveyed to the Secretary-General on 12 September 1999, with the following