United Nations Security Council Resolution 691
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Security Council Resolution
691, adopted unanimously on May 6, 1991, after recalling resolutions 637
(1989), 644
(1989) and 675
(1990), the Council endorsed a report by the Secretary-General and decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Observer Group in Central America for a further six months until November 7, 1991.
The resolution noted the need to remain vigilant of the financial costs of the Observer Group, given the increased demand on United Nations peacekeeping forces. It also requested the Secretary-General to report back before the end of the current mandate on all aspects of the Observer Group.
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691, adopted unanimously on May 6, 1991, after recalling resolutions 637
United Nations Security Council Resolution 637
United Nations Security Council Resolution 637, adopted unanimously on July 27, 1989, after recalling Resolution 530 and Resolution 562 and numerous General Assembly resolutions, the Council commended the desire for peace in Central America noting the Joint Declaration made by the Presidents of...
(1989), 644
United Nations Security Council Resolution 644
United Nations Security Council Resolution 644, adopted unanimously on November 7, 1989, after recalling Resolution 637 , the Council endorsed the report by the Secretary-General and decided to establish the United Nations Observer Group in Central America in accordance with the report.The Council...
(1989) and 675
United Nations Security Council Resolution 675
United Nations Security Council Resolution 675, adopted unanimously on November 5, 1990, after recalling resolutions 637 and 644 , the Council endorsed a report by the Secretary-General and decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Observer Group in Central America for a further six...
(1990), the Council endorsed a report by the Secretary-General and decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Observer Group in Central America for a further six months until November 7, 1991.
The resolution noted the need to remain vigilant of the financial costs of the Observer Group, given the increased demand on United Nations peacekeeping forces. It also requested the Secretary-General to report back before the end of the current mandate on all aspects of the Observer Group.
See also
- History of Central AmericaHistory of Central AmericaThe history of Central America is the study of the past of the region known as Central America.- Before European contact :In pre-Columbian times, most of modern Central America was part of the Mesoamerican civilization. The Native American societies of Mesoamerica occupied the land ranging from...
- History of NicaraguaHistory of NicaraguaNicaragua is the least densely populated nation in Central America, with a demographic similar in size to its smaller neighbors. It is located about midway between Mexico and Colombia, bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. Nicaragua ranges from the Caribbean Sea on the...
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 601 to 700 (1987 – 1991)