United Nations Security Council Resolution 1036
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
1036, adopted unanimously on January 12, 1996, after reaffirming all resolutions on Georgia
, particularly 993
(1995), the Council discussed efforts for a political settlement between Georgia and Abkhazia
and extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia
(UNOMIG) for another six months until July 12, 1996.
In November 1995, presidential elections
were held in Georgia and the Council hoped they would contribute to an agreement on the conflict in Abkhazia. It also reaffirmed the right of all refugees to return the region, which was being obstructed by Abkhaz authorities. The humanitarian situation had deteriorated, especially in the Gali region, and there were concerns about violence and killings in that region. Co-operation between UNOMIG and the Commonwealth of Independent States
(CIS) peacekeeping
forces was welcomed, and the Agreement on a Cease-fire and Separation of Forces
was being respected.
The Security Council was concerned that talks on an overall agreement were being delayed. Encouraging further efforts from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
(OSCE), the Council demanded that the Abkhaz side make progress in the talks and allow the safe return of refugees and displaced persons. Furthermore, ethnic killings and human rights
violations in Abkhazia were condemned.
Both parties were instructed to improve co-operation with UNOMIG and CIS peacekeeping forces especially in regard to inspections of heavy weapon sites, and the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
was requested to report after three months on the situation in the region.
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United Nations Security Council Resolution
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1036, adopted unanimously on January 12, 1996, after reaffirming all resolutions on Georgia
Georgia (country)
Georgia is a sovereign state in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the southwest by Turkey, to the south by Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. The capital of...
, particularly 993
United Nations Security Council Resolution 993
United Nations Security Council Resolution 993, adopted unanimously on May 12, 1995, after reaffirming all resolutions on Georgia, particularly 971 , the Council discussed efforts for a political settlement between Georgia and Abkhazia and extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission...
(1995), the Council discussed efforts for a political settlement between Georgia and Abkhazia
Abkhazia
Abkhazia is a disputed political entity on the eastern coast of the Black Sea and the south-western flank of the Caucasus.Abkhazia considers itself an independent state, called the Republic of Abkhazia or Apsny...
and extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia
United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia
The United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia was established by United Nations Security Council Resolution 858 in August 1993 to verify compliance with a 27 July 1993 ceasefire agreement between the Republic of Georgia and forces in Abkhazia with special attention given to the situation in the...
(UNOMIG) for another six months until July 12, 1996.
In November 1995, presidential elections
Georgian presidential election, 1995
Presidential elections were held in Georgia on 5 November 1995. The result was a victory for Eduard Shevardnadze of the Union of Citizens of Georgia, who won 77.0% of the vote, with a 68.3% turnout.-Results:...
were held in Georgia and the Council hoped they would contribute to an agreement on the conflict in Abkhazia. It also reaffirmed the right of all refugees to return the region, which was being obstructed by Abkhaz authorities. The humanitarian situation had deteriorated, especially in the Gali region, and there were concerns about violence and killings in that region. Co-operation between UNOMIG and the Commonwealth of Independent States
Commonwealth of Independent States
The Commonwealth of Independent States is a regional organization whose participating countries are former Soviet Republics, formed during the breakup of the Soviet Union....
(CIS) peacekeeping
Peacekeeping
Peacekeeping is an activity that aims to create the conditions for lasting peace. It is distinguished from both peacebuilding and peacemaking....
forces was welcomed, and the Agreement on a Cease-fire and Separation of Forces
Agreement on a Cease-fire and Separation of Forces
The Agreement on a Cease-fire and Separation of Forces was signed by parties to the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict in Moscow on 14 May 1994. Also known as the 1994 Moscow Agreement, it was witnessed by United Nations, Russian Federation and Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe...
was being respected.
The Security Council was concerned that talks on an overall agreement were being delayed. Encouraging further efforts from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe is the world's largest security-oriented intergovernmental organization. Its mandate includes issues such as arms control, human rights, freedom of the press and fair elections...
(OSCE), the Council demanded that the Abkhaz side make progress in the talks and allow the safe return of refugees and displaced persons. Furthermore, ethnic killings and human rights
Human rights
Human rights are "commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being." Human rights are thus conceived as universal and egalitarian . These rights may exist as natural rights or as legal rights, in both national...
violations in Abkhazia were condemned.
Both parties were instructed to improve co-operation with UNOMIG and CIS peacekeeping forces especially in regard to inspections of heavy weapon sites, and the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Boutros Boutros-Ghali is an Egyptian politician and diplomat who was the sixth Secretary-General of the United Nations from January 1992 to December 1996...
was requested to report after three months on the situation in the region.
See also
- Georgian–Abkhazian conflict
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1001 to 1100 (1995 – 1997)
- United Nations resolutions on AbkhaziaUnited Nations resolutions on Abkhazia220px|thumb|United Nations map of AbkhaziaThe Security Council of the United Nations passed 32 resolutions where it recognizes Abkhazia as an integral part of Georgia and supports its territorial integrity according to the principles of the international law...
- War in Abkhazia (1992–1993)War in Abkhazia (1992–1993)The War in Abkhazia from 1992 to 1993 was waged chiefly between Georgian government forces on one side and Abkhaz separatist forces supporting independence of Abkhazia from Georgia on the other side. Ethnic Georgians, who lived in Abkhazia fought largely on the side of Georgian government forces...