United Nations Security Council Resolution 1114
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Security Council Resolution
1114, adopted on June 19, 1997, after recalling Resolution 1001
(1997) on the situation in Albania
, the Council authorised an extension to the multinational force in the country for a further 45 days, beginning on June 28, 1997.
The Council appreciated the impartial way in which the Council's mandate had been carried out by the multinational protection force in Albania and for its collaboration with the Albanian authorities. The force was authorised in the wake of the rebellion in the country
caused by the failure of the Ponzi scheme
. It was noted that violence was still continuing, and given that parliamentary elections
were due to take place, a limited extension was necessary.
All violence in the country was condemned and was urged to cease immediately. The countries contributing to the protection force were asked to bear the cost of the operation and, acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter
, were authorised to secure the safety and freedom of movement
of the multinational force and monitors from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
(OSCE). The provision of humanitarian assistance
was stressed through co-operation with the Government of Albania, the OSCE, European Union
, United Nations and international organisations. Finally, the participating states were required to submit regular reports on their operations to the Council.
The resolution was adopted by 14 votes to none against, with one abstention
from China
, which was against what it called "interference in the internal affairs of Albania", and had opposed the earlier intervention authorised in Resolution 1001. Given Albanian's request for assistance however, it did not veto
the resolution.
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1114, adopted on June 19, 1997, after recalling Resolution 1001
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1001
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1001, adopted unanimously on June 30, 1995, after reaffirming resolutions 813 , 856 , 866 , 911 , 950 and 972 , and 985 on Liberia, the Council discussed the implementation of peace agreements in the country and extended the mandate of the United Nations...
(1997) on the situation in Albania
Albania
Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
, the Council authorised an extension to the multinational force in the country for a further 45 days, beginning on June 28, 1997.
The Council appreciated the impartial way in which the Council's mandate had been carried out by the multinational protection force in Albania and for its collaboration with the Albanian authorities. The force was authorised in the wake of the rebellion in the country
1997 rebellion in Albania
The 1997 unrest in Albania, also known as the Lottery Uprising or Anarchy in Albania, was an uprising sparked by Ponzi scheme failures...
caused by the failure of the Ponzi scheme
Ponzi scheme
A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investment operation that pays returns to its investors from their own money or the money paid by subsequent investors, rather than from any actual profit earned by the individual or organization running the operation...
. It was noted that violence was still continuing, and given that parliamentary elections
Albanian parliamentary election, 1997
Parliamentary elections were held in Albania on 29 June 1996 alongside a simultaneous referendum on restoring the monarchy, with a second round of voting for 32 seats on 6 July. The result was a victory for the Socialist Party of Albania, which won 101 of the 151 seats. Voter turnout was...
were due to take place, a limited extension was necessary.
All violence in the country was condemned and was urged to cease immediately. The countries contributing to the protection force were asked to bear the cost of the operation and, acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter
Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter
Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter sets out the UN Security Council's powers to maintain peace. It allows the Council to "determine the existence of any threat to the peace, breach of the peace, or act of aggression" and to take military and nonmilitary action to "restore international peace...
, were authorised to secure the safety and freedom of movement
Freedom of movement
Freedom of movement, mobility rights or the right to travel is a human right concept that the constitutions of numerous states respect...
of the multinational force and monitors 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 provision of humanitarian assistance
Humanitarian aid
Humanitarian aid is material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to humanitarian crises including natural disaster and man-made disaster. The primary objective of humanitarian aid is to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity...
was stressed through co-operation with the Government of Albania, the OSCE, European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
, United Nations and international organisations. Finally, the participating states were required to submit regular reports on their operations to the Council.
The resolution was adopted by 14 votes to none against, with one abstention
Abstention
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from China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
, which was against what it called "interference in the internal affairs of Albania", and had opposed the earlier intervention authorised in Resolution 1001. Given Albanian's request for assistance however, it did not veto
United Nations Security Council veto power
The United Nations Security Council "power of veto" refers to the veto power wielded solely by the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council , enabling them to prevent the adoption of any "substantive" draft Council resolution, regardless of the level of international support...
the resolution.
See also
- 1997 rebellion in Albania1997 rebellion in AlbaniaThe 1997 unrest in Albania, also known as the Lottery Uprising or Anarchy in Albania, was an uprising sparked by Ponzi scheme failures...
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1101 to 1200 (1997 – 1998)
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