Security Council resolution 776 (1992) [on enlargement of the mandate of the UN Protection Force]
Symbol: S/RES/776(1992)
Date: 1992-09-14
Meeting record: S/PV.3114
Subjects: UN Protection Force|International Committee of the Red Cross|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA|DETAINED PERSONS|BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SITUATION|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS
Notes: Concerns enlargement of the mandate of the UN Protection Force.
Summary: Approves the report of the Secretary-General; authorizes the enlargements of UNPROFOR's mandate and strength in Bosnia and Herzegovina recommended by the Secretary-General in that report to perform the functions outlined in the report, including the protection of convoys of released detainees if requested by the International Committee of the Red Cross; urges Member States, nationally or through regional agencies or arrangements, to provide the Secretary-General with such financial or other assistance as he deems appropriate to assist in the performance of the functions outlined in his report; decides to remain actively seized of the matter with a view to considering what further steps might be necessary to ensure UNPROFOR's security and to enable it to fulfil its mandate.

RESOLUTION 776 (1992)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3114th meeting,
on 14 September 1992

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolution 743 (1992) of 21 February 1992 and all
subsequent resolutions relating to the United Nations Protection Force
(UNPROFOR),

Expressing its full support for the Statement of Principles adopted and
other agreements reached at the London Conference, including the agreement of
the parties to the conflict to collaborate fully in the delivery of
humanitarian relief by road throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Having examined the report of the Secretary-General of 10 September 1992
(S/24540),

Noting with appreciation the offers made by a number of States, following
the adoption of its resolution 770 (1992) of 13 August 1992, to make available
military personnel to facilitate 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, such personnel
to be made available to the United Nations without cost to the Organization,

Reaffirming its determination to ensure the protection and security of
UNPROFOR and United Nations personnel,

Stressing in this context the importance of air measures, such as the ban
on military flights to which all parties to the London Conference committed
themselves, whose rapid implementation could, inter alia, reinforce the
security of humanitarian activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina,

1. Approves the report of the Secretary-General;

2. Authorizes, in implementation of paragraph 2 of resolution 770 (1992),
the enlargements of UNPROFOR's mandate and strength in Bosnia and Herzegovina
recommended by the Secretary-General in that report to perform the functions
outlined in the report, including the protection of convoys of released detainees
if requested by the International Committee of the Red Cross;

3. Further urges Member States, nationally or through regional agencies or
arrangements, to provide the Secretary-General with such financial or other
assistance as he deems appropriate to assist in the performance of the functions
outlined in his report;

4. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter in particular with a view
to considering, as required, what further steps might be necessary to ensure
UNPROFOR's security and to enable it to fulfil its mandate.

Texto español (official Spanish version): N
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S/RES/776 (1992)
14 de septiembre de 1992

RESOLUCION 776 (1992)

Aprobada por el Consejo de Seguridad en su 3ll4a. sesión,
celebrada el 14 de septiembre de 1992

El Consejo de Seguridad,

Reafirmando su resolución 743 (1992), de 21 de febrero de 1992, y todas las
resoluciones posteriores relativas a la Fuerza de Protección de las Naciones
Unidas (UNPROFOR),

Expresando su pleno apoyo a la Declaración de Principios aprobada y a otros
acuerdos alcanzados en la Conferencia de Londres, incluido el acuerdo de las
partes en el conflicto de colaborar plenamente en la prestación de socorro
humanitario por vía terrestre en todo el territorio de Bosnia y Herzegovina,

Habiendo examinado el informe del Secretario General de 10 de septiembre
de 1992 (s$/24540),

Tomando nota con reconocimiento de los ofrecimientos hechos por varios
Estados después de la aprobación de la resolución 770 (1992), de 13 de agosto
de 1992, de proporcionar personal militar a fin de facilitar la prestación de
asistencia humanitaria por las organizaciones humanitarias pertinentes de las
Naciones Unidas y otras organizaciones en Sarajevo y en cualesquiera otras zonas
de Bosnia y Herzegovina en que hiciera falta, personal que se pondría a
disposición de las Naciones Unidas sin costo alguno para la Organización,

Reafirmando su determinación de velar por la protección y la seguridad de
la UNPROFOR y del personal de las Naciones Unidas,

Destacando en este contexto la importancia de las medidas relativas a la
aviación, como la prohibición de los vuelos militares que todas las partes en la
Conferencia de Londres se comprometieron a respetar, cuya pronta aplicación
podría, entre otras cosas, reforzar la seguridad de las actividades humanitarias
en Bosnia y Herzegovina,

1. Aprueba el informe del Secretario General;

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2. Autoriza, en cumplimiento del párrafo 2 de la resolución 770 (1992),
la ampliación del mandato y el aumento del personal de la UNPROFOR en Bosnia y
Herzegovina, según lo recomienda el Secretario General en su informe, para quela
UNPROFOR pueda desempeñar las funciones descritas en el informe, incluida la
protección de los convoyes de detenidos puestos en libertad, si así lo
solicitara el Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja;

3. Insta además a los Estados Miembros a que presten al Secretario
General, nacionalmente o por intermedio de organismos o acuerdos regionales,
asistencia financiera o de otra índole que el Secretario General considere
apropiada para coadyuvar al desempeño de las funciones descritas en su informe;

4. Decide seguir ocupándose activamente del asunto, en particular a fin

de examinar, según proceda, otras medidas que pudiera ser necesario adoptar para
garantizar a seguridad de la UNPROFOR y para que ésta pueda cumplir su mandato.

Texte français (official French version): NATIONS
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S/RES/776 (1992)
14 septembre 1992

RESOLUTION 776 (1992)

Adoptée par le Conseil de sécurité à sa 3114e séance,
le 14 septembre 1992

Le Conseil de sécurité,

Réaffirmant sa résolution 743 (1992) du 21 février 1992 et toutes les
résolutions subséquentes concernant la Force de protection des Nations Unies
(FORPRONU),

Exprimant son plein soutien à la déclaration de principe adoptée à la
Conférence de Londres et aux autres accords conclus dans ce cadre, y compris
l'accord de toutes les parties au conflit de collaborer pleinement à la
distribution de l'aide humanitaire par voie routière à travers la
Bosnie-Herzégovine,

Ayant examiné le rapport du Secrétaire général du 10 septembre 1992
(S/24540),

Prenant note avec satisfaction des offres faites par plusieurs Etats,
suite à l'adoption de sa résolution 770 (1992) du 13 août 1992, de mettre à
disposition du personnel militaire afin de faciliter la distribution, par les
organisations humanitaires compétentes des Nations Unies et par d'autres
organisations, de l'assistance humanitaire à Sarajevo et partout où elle sera
nécessaire dans d'autres parties de la Bosnie-Herzégovine, cette mise à
disposition des Nations Unies de tels personnels n'impliquant aucun coût pour
l'Organisation,

Réaffirmant sa détermination d'assurer la protection et la sécurité de la
FORPRONU et des personnels des Nations Unies,

Soulignant, dans ce contexte, l'importance de mesures aériennes, telles
que l'interdiction des vols militaires à laquelle toutes les parties à la
Conférence de Londres se sont engagées, dont la mise en oeuvre rapide pourrait
notamment renforcer la sécurité de l'action humanitaire en Bosnie-Herzégovine,

1. Approuve le rapport du Secrétaire général:

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2. Autorise, en application du paragraphe 2 de la résolution
770 (1992), l'élargissement du mandat de la FORPRONU ainsi que celui de ses
effectifs en Bosnie-Herzégovine recommandés par le Secrétaire général dans ce
rapport pour remplir les missions soulignées dans le rapport, y compris la
protection des convois de détenus libérés si le Comité international de la
Croix-Rouge en faisait la demande;

3. Encourage en outre les Etats Membres à fournir, à titre national ou
dans le cadre d'organisations ou d'arrangements régionaux, au Secrétaire
général l'aide financière ou autre qu'il pourrait juger nécessaire pour
soutenir l'exécution des tâches figurant dans son rapport;

4. Décide de rester activement saisi de cette question, et en
particulier de considérer en tant que de besoin quelles mesures
supplémentaires seraient nécessaires pour assurer la sécurité de la FORPRONU
et lui permettre de remplir son mandat.

Русский текст (official Russian version): ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ . к
ОБЪЕДИНЕННЫХ НАЦИЙ

Совет Безопасности

О156г.
СЕКМНЕВКАГ,

5/ВЕБ/776 (1992)
14 бербсетЬБег 1992

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РЕЗОЛЮЦИЯ 776 (1992),

принятая Советом Безопасности на его 3114-м заседании
14 сентября 1992 года

Совет Безопасности,

вновь подтверждая свою резолюцию 743 (1992) от 21 февраля 1992 года и все
последующие резолюции, касающиеся Сил Организации Объединенных Наций по охране
(СООНО),

заявляя о своей полной поддержке Заявления о принципах, принятого на
Лондонской конференции, и других достигнутых на ней соглашений, в том числе
договоренности сторон в конфликте в полной мере сотрудничать в деле
обеспечения доставки гуманитарной помощи автотранспортом на всей территории
Боснии и Герцеговины,

рассмотрев доклад Генерального секретаря от 10 сентября 1992 года
(5/24540),

с удовлетворением отмечая предложения, сделанные рядом государств после
принятия его резолюции 770 (1992) от 13 августа 1992 года, предоставить
военный персонал для содействия доставке соответствующими гуманитарными
организациями системы Организации Объединенных Наций и другими гуманитарной
помощи в Сараево и во все другие районы Боснии и Герцеговины, где она
необходима, причем такой персонал будет предоставляться Организации
Объединенных Наций без каких-либо расходов со стороны Организации,

вновь заявляя о своей решимости обеспечить охрану и безопасность
персонала СООНО и Организации Объединенных Наций,

подчеркивая в этой связи важное значение мер, касающихся воздушного
пространства, - таких, как запрет на полеты военной авиации, который все
участники Лондонской конференции обязались соблюдать, — скорейшее
осуществление которых могло бы, в частности, укрепить безопасность
гуманитарной деятельности в Боснии и Герцеговине,

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1. утверждает доклад Генерального секретаря;

2. разрешает во исполнение пункта 2 резолюции 770 (1992) расширение мандата
СООНО и увеличение их численности в Боснии и Герцеговине, рекомендованные
Генеральным секретарем в указанном докладе, для выполнения функций, изложенных в
докладе, в том числе охраны автоколонн с освобожденными задержанными, по просьбе
Международного комитета Красного Креста;

з. настоятельно призывает далее государства-члены на национальном уровне или
через региональные учреждения или механизмы предоставить Генеральному секретарю
такую финансовую или другую помощь, какую он сочтет уместной для оказания
содействия в выполнении функций, изложенных в его докладе;

4. постановляет продолжать активно рассматривать этот вопрос, в частности с
тем, чтобы в случае необходимости определить, какие дополнительные шаги могли бы
оказаться необходимыми для обеспечения безопасности СООНО и создания условий для
выполнения ими своего мандата.

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S/RES7V776 (1992)
14 Septenmber 1992

第 776(1992) 号 决议

1992 年 9 月 14 日 安全 理事 会 第 3114 次 会 议 通过

安全 理事 会 ，

重申 其 1992 年 2 月 21 日 第 743(1992) 号 决议 及 其 后 有 关联 合 国保 护 部 队 ( 联 保 部
队 ) 的 所 有 决议 ，

表示 充分 支持 伦敦 会 议 所 通过 的 《 原则 声明 》 和 达成 的 其 他 协议 ,包括 冲突 各
方 表示 充分 售 作 ,在 波斯 尼 亚 一 黑塞哥维那 各 地 经 陆路 运送 人 道 主 义 救济 品 的 协议 ，

审查 了 秘书 长 1992 年 9 月 10 日 的 报告 (S/24540) ，

移 赏 地 注意 到 若干 国家 在 1992 年 8 月 13 日 第 770(1992) 号 决议 通过 后 表示 愿意 提
供 军事 人 员 , 协助 联 合 国 各 有 关 人 道 主义 组 织 及 其 他 组 织 向 萨拉热窝 以 及 波斯 扩 亚
一 黑塞哥维那 境内 其 他 有 需要 的 地 方 运送 人 道 主义 援助 , 向 联合 国 提供 这 些 人 员 时
不 需 联合 国 支 付费 用 ，

重申 决心 确保 联 保 部 队 和 联合 国人 员 的 保护 和 安全 ，

在 这 方面 强调 伦敦 会 议 所 有 各 方 所 承诺 的 禁止 军事 飞行 等 空中 措施 的 重要 性 ，
这 些 措施 的 迅速 执行 尤其 能 加 强 波斯 尼 亚 一 黑塞哥维那 境内 人 道 主 义 活动 的 安全 ，

1. 核 可 秘书 长 的 报告 ;

2. 授权 在 执行 第 770(1992) 号 决议 第 2 段 时 , 按 秘书 长 在 该 报告 中 的 建议 ,扩大

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驻 在 波斯 尼 亚 一 黑塞哥维那 的 联 保 部 队 的 任务 和 编制 , 以 履行 报告 中 所 述 的 各 项 工
作 , 包括 如 红 十 字 国 际 委员 会 提出 要 求 时 , 保护 被 释 拘禁 者 车 队 的 工作 ;

3. 数 促 会 员 国 , 通 过 其 本 国 或 区 域 机 构 或 作出 安排 ,向 秘书 长 提供 他 可 以 酌情
接受 的 财政 或 其 他 援助 , 以 期 协助 执行 秘书 长 报告 所 载 的 各 项 工作 ;

4. 决定 继续 积极 注意 此 事 , 特 别 是 应 要 求 审议 为 确保 联 保 部 队 的 安全 并 使 其
能 够 履行 其 任务 可 能 需要 的 下 一 步 步 骤 。

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برستت (1992) 5/885/776

لاد 2 ععطدج5 14

القرار 7/7/4 (397)

الني اتخذه مجلى الآمن في جلسته 2١١؟‏
المعقودة في ‎١2‏ آيلول/سبتمير ‎١١97‏

إن مجلى الآأمن ؛

إذ يعيد تاكيد قراره 7/87 ‎)٠997(‏ المؤرخ في ‎7١‏ شباط/فبراير ‎1٠997‏ وجميع
القرارات اللاحقة المتصلة بقوة الحماية التابعة للامم المتحدة ؛ء

وإذ يعرب عن تآييده الام لبيان المبادئ المعتمدة ولسائر الاتفاقات التي تم
التوصل اليها في مؤتهر لندن ؛ء بما في ذلك موافقة آطراف النرزّاع على التعاون بصورة
كاملة فيما يتعلق بإيصال الانماشة الانسانية بالطرقات البرية الى مختلف أنحاء
البوسنة والهرسك ؛ء

وقد درص تقرير الآمين العام المؤرخ في ‎٠١‏ آيلول/سبتمبر ‎١9957‏ (5/24540) ء

وإذ يلاحظ مع التقدير الجهود التي يبذلها عدد من الدول ؛ بعد اعتماد قراره
‎)٠997( 77٠‏ المؤرخ في ‎١١‏ آب/أغسطس 1997 ء لتقديم آأفراد عسكريين لتيسير توصيل
المساعدة الإنسانية المقدمة من منظمات الامم المتحدة ذات الصلة وغيرها من المنظمات
الى سراييفو ؛ والى أي مكان آخر توجد فيه حاجة الى هذه المساعدة في ساكئر أنحاء
البوسنه والهرسك ؛ء على أن يتاح هؤلاء الافراد للامم المتحدة دون أن تتحمل تكلفة ء

وإذ يعيد تأآكيد تصميمةه على كفالة الحمابية والآمن لقوة الحماية التابعة للامم
المتحدة ولموظفي ا لامم المتحدة ؛

وإذ يوؤّكد في هذا السياق آهمية اتخات تدابير جوية ؛ مثل حظر الرحلات الجوية

العسكرية ‎١‏ لذي ‎١‏ لتزم به جميع الآطر ! ف في مؤتهر لندن ؛ء يمكن آن تؤدي سرعة تنفينها ؛
في جملة أآمور ء الى تعزيز آمن الأنشطة ‎١‏ لإنسانية في البوسنه والهرسك ؛ء

‎(7١50 92-8‏ 7) مر

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2 6و8ط -5-
‎١‏ - يوافق على تقرير الآمين العام ؛
‎١‏ - يبأذن ء تنفيذا للفقرة 7 من القرار ‎7/7١‏ (1997) ؛ء بتوسيع نطاق ولابة

قوة الحماية التابعة للامم المتحدة وقوامها ؛ء في البوسنة والهرسك ؛, على نحو
ما أوصى به الآمين العام في ذلك التقرير لكي توّدي المهام المبينة في التقرير + بما
في ذلك حماية قوافل المحتجزين المفرج عنهم ؛ء اذا طلبت منها ذلك لجنة الصليب الأحمر
الدولية ؛

- يِحث الدول الاعضاء على آن توفر للآمين العام , بالوسائل الوطنية آو

عن طريق الوكالات آو الترتيبات الاقليمية ؛, ما يراه ملائكما من المساعدات المالية
وغيرها للمعاونة في تادية المهام المبينة في تقريره ؛

- يقرر إبقاء المساآلة قيد نظره الفعلي وبخامة بقصد النظر , حسب
الاقتضاء ؛, في اتخاتد ما قد يلزم من خطوات آخرى لكفالة آمن قوة الحماية التابعة
للامم المتحدة ولتمكيتها من الوفاء بولايتها .

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Draft resolution (S/24554):
UNITED
MATIONS

Security Council Distr.
GENERAL

S/24554

14 September 1992

ENGLISH

ORIGINAL: ENGLISH/FRENCH

Belgium, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom

of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States
of America: draft resolution

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolution 743 (1992) of 21 February 1992 and all
subsequent resolutions relating to the United Nations Protection Force
(UNPROFOR),

Expressing its full support for the Statement of Principles adopted and
other agreements reached at the London Conference, including the agreement of
the parties to the conflict to collaborate fully in the delivery of
humanitarian relief by road throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Having examined the report of the Secretary-General of 10 September 1992
(§/24540),

Noting with appreciation the offers made by a number of States, following
the adoption of its resolution 770 (1992) of 13 August 1992, to make available
military personnel to facilitate 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, such personnel
to he made available to the United Nations without cost to the Organization,

Reaffirming its determination to ensure the protection and security of
UNPROFOR and United Nations personnel,

Stressing in this context the importance of air measures, such as the ban
on military flights to which all parties to the London Conference committed
themselves, whose rapid implementation could, inter alia, reinforce the
security of humanitarian activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina,

1. Approves the report of the Secretary-General;

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2. Authorizes, in implementation of paragraph 2 of resolution 770
(1992), the enlargements of UNPROFOR's mandate and strength in Bosnia and
Herzegovina recommended by the Secretary-General in that report to perform the
functions outlined in the report, including the protection of convoys of
released detainees if requested by the International Committee of the Red
Cross;

3. Further urges Member States, nationally or through regional agencies
or arrangements, te provide the Secretary-General with such financial or other
assistance as he deems appropriate to assist in the performance of the
functions outlined in his report;

4. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter in particular with a
view to considering, as required, what further steps might be necessary to
ensure UNPROFOR's security and to enable it to fulfil its mandate.

Meeting record:
UNITED
NATIONS

@) Security Council

PROVISIONAL

§/PV.3114
14 September 1992

ENGLISH

PROVISIONAL VERBATIM RECORD OF THE THREE THOUSAND
ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEENTH MEETING

Held at Headquarters, New York,
on Monday, 14 September 1992, at 8.20 p.m.

Presidents Mr. AYALA LASSO

Members: Austria
Belgium
Cape Verde
China
Prance
Hungary
India
Japan
Morocco
Russian Federation

United Kingdom of Great Britain and

Northern Ireland

United States of America

Venezuela
Zimbabwe

(Ecuador)

Mr,
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The meeting was called to order at $.20 p.m.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Zhe sgenda wag adopted.

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY~GENERAL ON THE SITUATION IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
(5/24540)

The PRESIDENT (interpretation from Spanish): I should like to
inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of
Bosnia and Herzegovina, in which he requests to be invited to participate in
the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the
usual practice, I propose, with tr~2 consent of the Council, to invite that
representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in
accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the
Council's provisional rules of procedure.

There being no objection, it is so decided.

The PRESIDENT (interpretation from Spanish): The Security Council

will now begin its consideration of the item on the agenda.

The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding
reached in its prior consultations.

Members of the Council have before them the reporc of the

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Belgium, France, the Russian Federation, the United RKingdom of Great Britain

and Northern Ireland and the United States of America.
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(The President)

It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote
on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall take it
that that is the case.

There being no objection, it is so decided.

Before putting the draft resolution ot the vote, I shall call on those
members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.

Mr. MUMBENGEGWI (Zimbabwe): It gives my delegation great pleasure,
Sir, to ses you presiding over the affairs of the Council for the month of
September. We congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency and wish
you all success during the remaining half of the month.

I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate
Ambassador Li Daoyu on his very skilful and effective stewardship of the
affairs of the Council during the month of August.

My delegation welcomes and supports the Secretary-Gemeral's report
(5724540), which represents a departure from resolution 770 (1992), which
Zimbabwe was unable to support. In its paragraph 2, resolution 770 (1992)
called upon States to take nationally or through regional agencies or
arrangements all measures necessary to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian
assistance to all parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, outside the control of, and
without being accountable to, the United Nations. It was precisely in

objection to that invitation that my delegation abstained in the vote on that

resolution.
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(Mc. Munbengegwi. Zimbabwe)

In stating our position om that occasion, my delegation pointed ovt that
any necessary measures taken, or arrangements made, to deal with the grave
crisis in question had to be undertaken as a collective measure under the full
control of, &nd with full accountability to, the United Nations. We abstained
on resolution 770 (1992) precisely because paragraph 2 gave legitimacy to snd
made it possible for any State wishing to intervenes in the affairs of Bosnia
and Herzegovina on the pretext of protecting the delivery of humanitarian
assistance.

It was our considered view then, as it is now, that such general and
uncontrolled authorization would aggravate an already grave and volatile
situation in Bosnia and Hersegovina.

It is therafore unfortunate that the present enlargement of the United
Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) is being made in implementation of
paragraph 2 of resolution 770 (1992), which raises the very same problems my
delegation faced at the time that resolution was dealt with by the Council.

We are more than happy to support the recommendations of the
Secretary-General; they represent a wise and thoughtful escape-route from the
provisions of resolution 770 (1992). The Council should therefore have
produced a draft resolution which was concise and with the sole objective of
giving effect to the report of the Secretary-General.

We therefore find the insertion of the controversial provision of
resolution 770 (1992) into the draft resolution before us truly regrettable.
It is on the basis of those considerations that my delegation will not be able

to support the draft resolution before us.
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ME. GHAREKHAN (India): Nr. President, let me say first of all how
delighted my delegation and I are to have this opportunity once again to work
under your leadership. We look forward to the remaindar of this month with
great anticipation, and we pledge you our full cooperation.

I also want to thank your predscessor in office, Ambassador Li Daoyu of
China, for the manner in which he conducted the procesdings of the Security
Council last month.

My delegation remains desply disturbed at the very tragic and grave
situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We are following the events in that

unfortunate land with great atteation and with great concern.
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(Mr. Ghorekhan, India)

The London conference, which was presided over jointly by our
Secretary-Gensral snd the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has raised the
hopes of all of us, and certainly of us in India. We do expect that even the
mild sense of optimism created by the London conference will lead to some more
concrete and positive results in the days to come. We take some satisfaction
in the fact that the London process is continuing in Geneva under the
co-chairmanship of Mr. Cyrus Vance and Lord David Owen.

In the meantime, my delegation racognizes that the humanitarian situation
in Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to demand urgent and effective action by
the international community, particularly by the Security Council. It is in
that spirit that my delegation has always been willing to support all
appropriate action by the Security Council. My delegation very much welcomed
the report of the Secretary-Generzl in document $/24540. My delegation has
absolutely no hesication in supporting the report of the Secretary-Gemeral and
all the recommendations made by him in that report.

It is therefore with a deep sense of regret and, I might say, even some
sense of anger with the spousors of the draft resolution that they have not
made it possible for my delegation to support the draft resolution in its
present form. When resolution 770 (1992) was adopted by the Security Council,
I made a statement in explanation of our vote at that time. My colleagues
will rocall that the Indian delegation could pot support that resolution, for
reasons which I mentioned then. It was very much our hope that on this
occasion we would be in a position to vote in favour of the draft resolution,
because we do want totally and unconditionally to support the

Secretary-General‘'s report and all the actions that he has recommended im it.
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(Me._Gharekhan. Indis)

To our great regret, hc aves, the sponsors have introduced certain
elements - especially oue element in operative paragraph 2 - that make it
impossible for my delegation to vote in favour of the draft resolution. We
tried very hard with the sponsors to have that reference deleted. I ust say
that the sponsors showed a lot of willingness to .uscuss the matter
constructively with us, but they had their own compulsions, so we were told,
and they could not accommodate my delegation's point of view.

In fact, the Secretary-Gemeral’'s report is a brilliaat one, because it
takes us away from the complications created by resolution 770 (1992). The
report by itself would make it possible for all of us in the Council to
support the action recommended Ly the Secretary-General. I would also like to
congratulate the Secretary-General on his innovative approach as far as the
financing of the operations is concerned. Certainly, nouns of us should
complain if the additional tasks to be entrusted to the United Nations
Protection Force under this resolution would be implemented at uo cost to the
Organization. I do hope that the couatriss that have $0 generously offered to
finance the additional operation will continue to do so for as long as it
takes and also that they will come forth with similar generous offers, perhaps
for some other situations in the world.

As I explained to the sponsors, my delegation would have been iu a
position to support a straightforward resolution implementing the
Secretary-General‘'s recommendations, even under Chapter VII of the Charter,

It would have been, in my delegation‘s view, more appiopiiaie $C 45 2c is =
straightforward manner and have the whole resolution under Chap*er VII. Then
it would satisfy the one concern that my delegation has consistently
mpintaineds that whatever the Council does shorld be in strict conZormity

with the provisions of the Charter.
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(Mc. Gharekhan. India)

Now, with the introduction of the reference to the implementation of
paragraph 2 of resolution 770 (1992) in operative paragraph 2 of this draft
resolution, the whole purpose snd objective of the Secretary-General‘'s report,
in my delegation's view, is somewhat distorted. Therefore, it is with great
sadness and considerable anguish and distress that my delegation finds itself
in the position of not being able to vote in favour of this draft resolution.
But there should be no doubt in anybody's mind that we fully support the
Secretary-General's report, and that we would have dearly wished to be in a
position to be able to vote in favour of the draft resolution. We feel and
are convinced that the international community must take energetic and
effective action to bring humanitarian assistance to al! those who are in need
in all corners of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The PRESIDENT (interpretation From Spanish): I thank the
representative of India for his kind words addressed to me.

I now put the draft resolution (5/24554) to the vote.

A vote was taken bv show of hands.

in favour: Austria, Belgium, Cape Verde, Ecuador, Praace, Hungary,

Japan, Morocco, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America,
Venezuela
Against: None
Abstaining:s Cb'na, India, Zimbabwe
Ihe PRESIDENT (interpretation from Spanish): The rasult of th
voting is as follows: 12 in favour, none against, and 3 abstentions, The
draft resolution has heen adopted as resolution 776 (1992).
I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make

statements following the voting.
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Mr. LI RPaoyu (China) (interpretation from Chinese): First of all,
allow me to congratulate you. Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the
Security Council for this month. I believe that, under your able guidance,
the work of Security Council will be crowned with success this month.

Recently, the international community has made positive efforts to find a
political solution to the crisis in the former Yugoslavia and particularly to
the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The international conference on the
former Yugoslavia adopted a number of positions and agreemerts on this issue.
The Chinese Government has always favoured and supported the peaceful
settlement of the crisis. Historical experience has shown that war can hardly
solve anything, be it ethnic conflict or inter-State dispute.

We believe that only through dialogue and negotiation will it be possible
to find a truly lasting and reasonable solution to the crisis in the former
Yugoslavia, including the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The use of
force in any form will only complicate the situation, sharpen differences,
intensify hatreds, and make it more difficult to solve the problem. We
strongly urge the parties concerned in Bosnia and Herzegovina to take
advantage of the present favourable situation to reach a complete cease-fire
jumediately and to try to find negotiated solutions to all their differences
and disputes through various means of dialogue, imcluding international
conferences. We also hope that all international efforts will contribute

towards achieving this objective.
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(Mr. Li Daoyu. China)

The Chinese Covernmant and people are deeply concerned, and they feel
profound sorrow over the huge loss of life and property amd the large-scale
displacement of persons caused by the bloody conflicts in Bosnia and
Herzegovina. We support international humanitarian assistance to people of
all ethnic groups in war-ravaged Bosnia and Herzegovina in an effort to ease
their suffering. We particularly appreciate the valuable efforts undertaken
by international humanitarian organizati ns and UNPROFOR in this regard. We
appreciate and walcome the report submitted by the Secretary-Gemneral on this
issue.

The resolution just adopted by the Security Council aims at emlarging the
mandate of UNPROFOR in an effort to provide military support for the delivery
of humanitarian assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina. In principle, the
Chinese delegation does not object to the strengthening of
humanitarian-assistance activities, but the resolution at issue established a
link between the enlaraement of the mandate of UNPROFOR and the implementation
of Security Council resolution 770 (1992). This is something we cannot
accept, ‘It is a well-known fact that the Chinese delegation abstained in the
vote on resolution 770 (1992), which authorizes countries to use force in
Bosniz and Herzegovina. Therefore, we cannot endorse any actions related to
the implementation of this resolution. At the same time, we believe that
UNPROFOR should, as a United Nations peace-keeping operation, follow the
generally recognized guidelines established in past United Nations
peace-keeping operations in implementing its mandate.

However, in this resolution, which provides for the new mandate of
UNPROFOR, there are disturbing elements which depart from these guidelines.

It must be noted that Security Council resolution 770 (1992) is a mandatory
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(Mr. Li Paoyu. Chipa)
action taken under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. We are
concerned that linking this resolution with resolution 770 (1992) will change
the non-mandatory nature of UNPROFOR as the United Nations peace-keeping
operation. On the one hand, this resolution recognizes that UNPROFOR should
observe the normal rules of engagement of United Nations peace-keeping
operations in implementin, *ts new mandate, namely to use force only in
self-defence. On the other hand, the resolution approves the use of force in
self-defence when troops are blocked by armed forces. We ara concerned that
UNPROFOR will run the risk of plunging into armed conflict.

It must also be noted that enlarging the mandate of UNPROFOR has not
received the express consent of the parties concerned in Bosnia and
Herzegovina, and that the resolution does not provide for any periodic reports
to the Council on the implementation of UNPROFOR's mandate. In view of the
above, and given China‘’s principled position on Security Council resolution
770 (1992) and on United Nations peace-keeping operations, the Chincge
delegation abstained in the vote on Security Council resolution 776 (1992),
just adopted.

The PRESIDENT (interpretation from ._anish): I thank the
representative of China for the kind words that he addressed to me.

Mr. MERIMEE (France) (interpretation from French): My delegation
would like to join in the congratulations conveyed to you, Sir, on your
assumption of the presidency, as well as in the expressions of gratitude to
the Ambassador of China.

In adopting on 13 August last resolution 770 (1992), the Security Council
defined the basis for resolute intervention by the intaermatiocial community to
enable, by ensuring the safety of the convoys, the delivery of humanitarian

aid to Bosnia and Herzegovina. We welcome the fact that
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(Mr, _Mérimée, France)
following the adoption of that resolution, and of consultations among the
sponsors of this text and the Secretary-Gemeral, the latter should have put
before our Council recommendations that are fully in keeping with our goals.

France unreservedly suppcrts these recommendations, and that is why we
supported the draft resolution to approve them. As we have already stated,
along with other States members of the Western European Union, it is ready to
provide a major contribution in troops and materials to implement the new
mission that the Council has just entrusted to UNPROFOR.

But our action cannot be limited to that. The Government of France
believes that the decision that we have just taken is but a stage - though a
very important one - in the necessary stepping up of the United Nations action
in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Other basic issues, such as the supervision of
heavy weapons and air measures, both of which were the subject of an agreement
among the participants in the London conference, seem to us to require urgent
decisions by the Security Council.

In this respect, my delegation welcomes the fact that the report
(5724540) of the Secretary-General mentions in paragraph 12 the possibility of
supervision by UNPROFOR of the implementation of the agreements covering heavy
weapons, France deems it necessary that such a mission be entrusted to the
United Nations and is prepared to associate itself with a draft resolution to
that effect. We also believe that the Council should as soon as possible take
a decision, in keeping with the London Agreements, to adopt a resolution on
air measures, including the possibility of reconnaissance flights.

In conclusion, I wish to reiterate that cooperation of the parties to the
conflict is essential to the success of our efforts. In particular, my

delegation reiterates its appeal for full respect for the safety of all
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(Mr. Mérimée, France)
parsons participating, in such difficult circumstances, in the action
undertaken to relieve the suffering of Bosnia and Herzegovina and its people.

The PRESIDENT (intarpretation from Spanish): I thank the
representative of France for the kind words he addressed to ma.

Mr. HAJNOCZI (Austria): Let me start by congratulating you, Sir, on
your assumption of the presidency. As we have already seen this month, the
work of the Council benefits from ycur experienced leadership. My
appreciation goes also to Ambassador Li Daoyu of China for the wise guidance
he offered in presiding over the work of the Council last month.

Austria voted in favour of resolution 776 (1992), which considerably
enlarges the mandate and the scope of UNPROFOR in Bosnia aud Herzegovina.
Austria commends those countries that have indicated their intention to
provide troops and materials. The humanitarian situation in Bosnia and
Herzegovina is most pressing. It is bound to further deteriorate, especially
with the coming of winter, which happens very early in this mouatainous
country. Therefore we see the utmost urgency for the implementation of this
resolution.

We note that the financial arrangements are extraordinary, as are the
conditions prevailing in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In our view, this unique way
of financing does not therefore constitute a precedent tor new peace-keeping
operations. Austria, a country that is in the forefront of providing
bwnanitarian assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina, certainly welcomes the
steps that will now ho taken to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian
assistance, As the withholding of food and essential humanitarian goods is a
contral element im the policy of “ethnic cleansing” against the non-Serbian

population, there can be no doubt of the need for armed protection of the
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(Mr. Hajpoczi. Austria)
relevant convoys. Likewise, we welcome the fact that the mandate now includes
providing protection to convoys of released detainees. While we understand
that many of those who are subject to inhuman treatment in the camps will now
wish to be brought abroad, we underline what was stated in the programme of
action on humanitarian issues of the London Conference: that it is a primary

objective to secure their release and return to their homes,
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(Mr. Hojnocwi. Austria)
Thus we also see a need for protection for those released persons who of their
own free will want to stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina. There can be no doubt
that the Security Council will be called upon to adopt additional, concrete
measures very soon in order to bring about the accomplishment of the
commitments flowing from the documents of the London Conference.

Austria firmly hopes that a ban on military flights over Bosnia and
Herzegovina can be adopted in the days to come. This measure would also
increase the security of humanitarian assistance activities. Austria is
deeply concerned about -he non-compliance of the Serbian forces in Bosnia and
Herzegovina with the commitment given in London by their leaders regarding the
supervision of their heavy weapons by UNPROFOR. The international community
will certainly have to act to bring about compliance in order to advance the
process begun in London. My delegation would have preferred the present
resolution to contain language on this crucial matter, all the more so as the
report of the Secretary-Gemeral (524540) addresses this issue.

Let me, furthermore, mention that the documents of the London Confereace
also envisage a tightening of the sanctions against Serbia and Montenegro, a
task that will require action by the Council.

Finally, the next step of the Council should, in our view, be a
recommendation to the General Assembly ending the incumbency of the United
Nations seat of the former Socialist Pederal Republic of Yugoslavia by Serbia

and Montenegro.

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representative of Austria for his kind words addressed to me.
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Mr. ERDOS (Hungary) (interpretation from Freach): Our delegation
adds its voice to those of our other colleagues to convey to your predecessor,
Mr. Li Daoyu of China, and to yourself, Mr. President, our thanks for having
conducted the work of the Council so skilfully and successfully.

My delegation voted in favour of the resolution that the Council has just
adopted. We were motivated to do so by the same desire as we have felt since
the beginning of the crisis in former Yugoslavia: the desire to contribute to
the effectiveness of United Nations and international actions in the republics
of the former federation, We therefore welcome the fact that the mandate and
the strength of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) in Bosnia and
Herzegovina have been expanded so that that peace-keeping force can discharge
the difficult functions referred to in the Secretary-Genmeral‘'s report
{5/24540).

A long humanitarian road lies ahead before the situation of the civilian
population in Bosnia and Herzegovina is normalized. We will need patience,
perseverance and tenacity, and we are happy to note that the necessary funding
to support the execution of the humanitarian tasks, under the direction of the
world Organization, will be available, thanks to the offers made to the United
Nations by several States. We nevertheless believe that our Organization
should, as soon as possible, £ind itself in an adequate material situation in
order to enable it to support the peace-keeping operations, which continue to
proliferate throughout the world.

We wish to emphasize the importance of the Council's decision to consider
additional measures to ensure the success of the UNPROFOR operation. We are
confident that the Council will be equzl to the task by facilitating and
contributing to the implementation of the specific agreements concluded at the

London Conference.
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The PRESIDENT (interpretation from Spanish): I thank the
representative of Hungary for his kind words addressed to me.

Mr. PERKINS (United States of America): My delegation also joins
those who have expressed congratulations to you, Mr. President. on your
assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of September, and
expresses both thanks and congratulations to Ambassador Li Daoyu fur his
skilful stewardship during the month of August.

The United States welcomes the adoption of a new Security Council
resolution today. In the face of immense difficulties, the United Nations
Protection Force (UNPROFOR) has struggled to help the cause of peace in
Bosnia. This resolution provides UNPROFOR with the tools it needs to further
its difficult mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The United States also notes
that in paragraph 12 of his report of 10 September (5/24540), the
Secretary-cyneral stated that UNPROFOR covld undertake the monitoring of heavy
weapons in Bosnia if so instructed by the Council. We feel strongly that the
Council should stand ready to act immediately upon the detailed instructions
of the Secretary-Gemeral when he decides that it is time for UNPROFOR to
assume this additional responsibility.

Ihe PRESIDENT (interpretation from Spanish): I thank the
representative of the United States for his kind words addressed to me.

Mr. NOTERDAEME (Belgium) (interpretation from French): Firstly,

Mr. President, on behalf of my delegation and as other delegations have done I
should like to congratulate you very sincerely on your assumption of the
presidency of the Security Council. We have full trust in your way of
conducting our business, and you can count on the full cooperation of my

delegation. 1 should also like to take this opportunity to tell
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(Mr. Noterdaeme, Belgium)
Ambassador Li Daoyu that were are very grateful to him for the way in which he
conducted the business of the Couxcil last month.

My delegation voted in favour of this resolution for a very simple
reason: developments on the ground show that military protection for
humanitarian convoys in Bosnia has become absolutely essential. Furthermore,
the parties to the conflict have recognized this fact themselves at the London
Conference, and they have agreed on the need for military protection of
humanitarian assistance.

Having said that, we believe that this is merely a stage: the Council
decided, in operative paragraph 4 of the resolution, to remain actively seized
of the matter and to consider, as required, what further step: might be
necessary to ensure the safety of the United Nations Protection Force
(UNPROFOR) and to enable it to fulfil its mandate. We are thinking of two
measures to which the Council should give thought in the very near future:
firstly, there is, in our opinion, a need to ban military flights over Bosnia
territory - and I must just point out that the parties to the London
Conference have undertaken to impiement just such a cessation of military
flights, I think that the Council will have to take steps in this direction
very shortly. Secondly, we believe ~ and this is already clear from the
report of the Secretary-Genmeral (5/24540) - that it will be essential for
UNPROFOR to take steps at the appropriate time to supervise the heavy weaponry

of the parties to the conflict very closely.
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Ihe PRESIDENT (interpretation from Spanish): I thank the
representative of Belgium for his kind words addressad to me.
There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus
concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.

Tha Security Council will remain seized of the matter.

Ihe meeting rose at 9 p.m.

Voting Summary
Yes: 012 | No: 000 | Abstentions: 003 | Non-Voting: 000 | Total voting membership: 015
Y AUSTRIA
Y BELGIUM
A CHINA
Y CAPE VERDE
Y ECUADOR
Y FRANCE
Y UNITED KINGDOM
Y HUNGARY
A INDIA
Y JAPAN
Y MOROCCO
Y RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Y UNITED STATES
Y VENEZUELA
A ZIMBABWE