United Nations Security Council Resolution 1086
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Security Council Resolution
1086, adopted unanimously on November 29, 1996, after recalling all relevant Security Council and General Assembly
resolutions on Haiti
, the Council decided to extend the United Nations Support Mission in Haiti (UNSMIH) for a final time, until May 31, 1997, unless it could make further progress, in which case, it would be extended until July 31, 1997.
The Security Council noted the improvement in the security situation in Haiti within recent months and the capacity of the Haitian National Police
in confronting it. There were still fluctuations in the security situation. The work of the National Police was commended in promoting democracy
the revitalisation of the country's justice system, while efforts by the Organization of American States
(OAS) and International Civilian Mission (MICIVIH) were also welcomed.
The importance of a self-sustaining and fully functioning police force was stressed. The mandate of UNSMIH, as set out in Resolution 1063
(1996), was extended until May 31, 1997 with 300 police and 500 military personnel unless UNSMIH could make further progress with the police force, in which case it would be extended until July 31, 1997 following a review by the Council.
The Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
was requested to report back by March 31, 1997 on the implementation of the resolution. It was recognised that reconstruction and economic rehabilitation were major tasks facing the Government of Haiti
and the importance of international assistance to the country. International assistance was urged from Member States in addition to contributions to the voluntary fund established in Resolution 975
(1995).
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1086, adopted unanimously on November 29, 1996, after recalling all relevant Security Council and General Assembly
United Nations General Assembly
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resolutions on Haiti
Haiti
Haiti , officially the Republic of Haiti , is a Caribbean country. It occupies the western, smaller portion of the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antillean archipelago, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Ayiti was the indigenous Taíno or Amerindian name for the island...
, the Council decided to extend the United Nations Support Mission in Haiti (UNSMIH) for a final time, until May 31, 1997, unless it could make further progress, in which case, it would be extended until July 31, 1997.
The Security Council noted the improvement in the security situation in Haiti within recent months and the capacity of the Haitian National Police
Haitian National Police
The Haitian National Police or PNd'H, is the law enforcement and defense force of Haiti. It was created in 1995 to bring public security under civilian control as mandated in Haiti's constitution. More than 8,500 police officers have completed training in modern law enforcement. U.S...
in confronting it. There were still fluctuations in the security situation. The work of the National Police was commended in promoting democracy
Democracy
Democracy is generally defined as a form of government in which all adult citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Ideally, this includes equal participation in the proposal, development and passage of legislation into law...
the revitalisation of the country's justice system, while efforts by the Organization of American States
Organization of American States
The Organization of American States is a regional international organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States...
(OAS) and International Civilian Mission (MICIVIH) were also welcomed.
The importance of a self-sustaining and fully functioning police force was stressed. The mandate of UNSMIH, as set out in Resolution 1063
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1063
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1063, adopted unanimously on June 28, 1996, after recalling all Security Council and General Assembly resolutions on Haiti and the termination of the United Nations Mission in Haiti on June 30, 1996 in accordance with Resolution 1048 , the Council decided...
(1996), was extended until May 31, 1997 with 300 police and 500 military personnel unless UNSMIH could make further progress with the police force, in which case it would be extended until July 31, 1997 following a review by the Council.
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 back by March 31, 1997 on the implementation of the resolution. It was recognised that reconstruction and economic rehabilitation were major tasks facing the Government of Haiti
Government of Haiti
The Government of Haiti consists of a semi-presidential republic, pluriform multiparty system whereby the President of Haiti is head of state directly elected by popular vote. The Prime Minister acts as head of government, and is appointed by the President from the majority party in the National...
and the importance of international assistance to the country. International assistance was urged from Member States in addition to contributions to the voluntary fund established in Resolution 975
United Nations Security Council Resolution 975
United Nations Security Council Resolution 975, adopted on January 30, 1995, after recalling resolutions 841 , 861 , 862 , 867 , 873 , 875 , 905 , 917 , 933 , 940 , 944 , 948 and 964 , the Council discussed the transfer of responsibility from the Multinational Force to the United Nations Mission...
(1995).
See also
- History of HaitiHistory of HaitiThe recorded history of Haiti began on December 5, 1492 when the European navigator Christopher Columbus happened upon a large island in the region of the western Atlantic Ocean that later came to be known as the Caribbean. It was inhabited by the Taíno, an Arawakan people, who variously called...
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1001 to 1100 (1995 – 1997)
- Operation Uphold DemocracyOperation Uphold DemocracyOperation Uphold Democracy was an intervention designed to remove the military regime installed by the 1991 Haitian coup d'état that overthrew the elected President Jean-Bertrand Aristide...
- United Nations Mission in HaitiUnited Nations Mission in HaitiFor the current UN mission to Haiti, see the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti.The United Nations Mission in Haiti — a peacekeeping operation carried out by the United Nations between September 1993 and June 1996. The Mission was reestablished in April 2004, after a rebellion took...