United Nations Security Council Resolution 832
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832, adopted unanimously on May 27, 1993, after recalling resolutions 637
(1989), 693
(1991), 714
(1991), 729
(1992), 784
(1992) and 791
(1992), the Council noted a report by the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
and enlarged the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador (ONUSAL) to include the observation of the electoral process.
The Council welcomed the Secretary-General's efforts to support the full implementation of agreements between El Salvador
and the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front
(FNLM). It also noted that, sixteen months after the ceasefire
was announced, the peace process had advanced significantly and emphasised that remaining problems do not become obstacles to the peace process. El Salvador, the Council noted, had asked the United Nations to monitor the elections that were to take place in March 1994 and the United Nations accepted the invitation.
The Security Council decided to enlarge the mandate of ONUSAL to include the observation of elections in March 1994 and, at the same time, extended its mandate until November 30, 1993. It would also oversee the creation of an election commission
. The Council also took the position of the Secretary-General that the election would be the culmunation of the whole peace process in El Salvador.
The resolution urged the Government of El Salvador
and the FNLM keep to the agreements under the Peace Accords, including the transfer of land, the reintegration of ex-combatants and wounded, the deployment of civilian police, the phasing out of the Policía Nacional (National Police) and the purification of the army
and the Truth Commission.
All countries were asked to contribute to the peace process in El Salvador, and the Secretary-General was requested to keep the Council informed of further developments before the expiry of the new mandate period.
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832, adopted unanimously on May 27, 1993, 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), 693
United Nations Security Council Resolution 693
United Nations Security Council Resolution 693, adopted unanimously on May 20, 1991, after recalling Resolution 637 and noting a report by the Secretary-General, the Council endorsed the report and established the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador, to verify the military-led...
(1991), 714
United Nations Security Council Resolution 714
United Nations Security Council Resolution 714, adopted unanimously on September 30, 1991, after recalling resolutions 637 and 693 , the Council welcomed the recent signing of the New York Agreement by the Government of El Salvador and the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front to bring about...
(1991), 729
United Nations Security Council Resolution 729
United Nations Security Council Resolution 729, adopted unanimously on January 14, 1992, after recalling resolutions 637 , 693 and 714 , the Council welcomed the conclusion of agreements by the Government of El Salvador and the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front to bring about an end to the...
(1992), 784
United Nations Security Council Resolution 784
United Nations Security Council Resolution 784, adopted unanimously on October 30, 1992, after recalling resolutions 637 , 693 , 714 and 729 , the Council approved a decision by the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali to extend the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador ...
(1992) and 791
United Nations Security Council Resolution 791
United Nations Security Council Resolution 791, adopted unanimously on November 30, 1992, after recalling resolutions 637 , 693 , 714 , 729 and 784 , the Council approved a decision by the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali to extend the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in El...
(1992), the Council noted a report by 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...
and enlarged the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador (ONUSAL) to include the observation of the electoral process.
The Council welcomed the Secretary-General's efforts to support the full implementation of agreements between El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
and the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front
Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front
The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front is, since 1992, a left-wing political party in El Salvador and formerly a coalition of five revolutionary guerrilla organizations...
(FNLM). It also noted that, sixteen months after the ceasefire
Ceasefire
A ceasefire is a temporary stoppage of a war in which each side agrees with the other to suspend aggressive actions. Ceasefires may be declared as part of a formal treaty, but they have also been called as part of an informal understanding between opposing forces...
was announced, the peace process had advanced significantly and emphasised that remaining problems do not become obstacles to the peace process. El Salvador, the Council noted, had asked the United Nations to monitor the elections that were to take place in March 1994 and the United Nations accepted the invitation.
The Security Council decided to enlarge the mandate of ONUSAL to include the observation of elections in March 1994 and, at the same time, extended its mandate until November 30, 1993. It would also oversee the creation of an election commission
Election management body
An election management body or EMB is the authority in a nation charged with administering the electoral process. EMBs can be independent, mixed, judicial or governmental. The EMB may also be responsible for electoral boundary delimitation...
. The Council also took the position of the Secretary-General that the election would be the culmunation of the whole peace process in El Salvador.
The resolution urged the Government of El Salvador
Government of El Salvador
The government of El Salvador is a presidential representative democratic republic. The seat of the federal government is in San Salvador.-President of El Salvador:...
and the FNLM keep to the agreements under the Peace Accords, including the transfer of land, the reintegration of ex-combatants and wounded, the deployment of civilian police, the phasing out of the Policía Nacional (National Police) and the purification of the army
Salvadoran Army
The Salvadoran Army or Ejército Salvadoreño is the land branch and largest of the Military of El Salvador. In 2006 the government of El Salvador approached the Israeli ambassador to El Salvador seeking assistance in modernizing its army.-The Football War:...
and the Truth Commission.
All countries were asked to contribute to the peace process in El Salvador, and the Secretary-General was requested to keep the Council informed of further developments before the expiry of the new mandate period.
See also
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 801 to 900 (1993 – 1994)
- Salvadoran Civil War
- Salvadoran legislative election, 1994
- Salvadoran presidential election, 1994Salvadoran presidential election, 1994General elections were held in El Salvador on 20 March 1994, with a second round of the presidential elections taking place on 24 April. Armando Calderón Sol of the Nationalist Republican Alliance won the presidential elections, whilst his party also won the legislative elections...
- United Nations Observer Group in Central America