United Nations Security Council Resolution 862
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862, adopted unanimously on August 31, 1993, after recalling resolutions 841
(1993), 861
(1993) and an agreement between the President of Haiti
and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Haiti
, the Council reaffirmed the international community's commitment to a solution in Haiti
and discussed the establishment of a new police force in Haiti under a proposed United Nations Mission in Haiti
(UNMIH).
The immediate dispatch of an advance team of no more than 30 personnel to assess requirements and prepare for the possible dispatch of both the civilian police and military assistance components of UNMIH. The mandate of the advance team would last for one month with the prospect of incorporating it into the UNMIH peacekeeping
mission when established.
The Council awaited a further report by the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
concerning the proposed establishment of UNMIH and its financial costs, time-frame, projected conclusion and co-ordination with the work of the Organization of American States
, further requesting him to enter into a Status of Forces Agreement
with the Government of Haiti
to facilitate an early dispatch of UNMIH when the Council decided. The mission was formally established in Resolution 867
.
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862, adopted unanimously on August 31, 1993, after recalling resolutions 841
United Nations Security Council Resolution 841
United Nations Security Council Resolution 841, adopted unanimously on June 16, 1993, after recognising the need for an urgent settlement to the situation in Haiti and the efforts of the Secretary-General of the United Nations Boutros Boutros-Ghali and the Secretary General of the Organization of...
(1993), 861
United Nations Security Council Resolution 861
United Nations Security Council Resolution 861, adopted unanimously on August 27, 1993, after recalling Resolution 841 and welcoming an agreement between the President of Haiti and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Haiti, the Council, acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations...
(1993) and an agreement between the President of Haiti
President of Haiti
The President of the Republic of Haiti is the head of state of Haiti. Executive power in Haiti is divided between the president and the government headed by the Prime Minister of Haiti...
and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Haiti
Armed Forces of Haiti
The Armed Forces of Haiti, , consisted of the Haitian Army, Haitian Navy , Haitian Coast Guard, the Haitian Air Force, and some police forces . The Army was always the dominant service with the others serving primarily in a support role...
, the Council reaffirmed the international community's commitment to a solution in 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...
and discussed the establishment of a new police force in Haiti under a proposed United Nations Mission in Haiti
United Nations Mission in Haiti
For 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...
(UNMIH).
The immediate dispatch of an advance team of no more than 30 personnel to assess requirements and prepare for the possible dispatch of both the civilian police and military assistance components of UNMIH. The mandate of the advance team would last for one month with the prospect of incorporating it into the UNMIH peacekeeping
Peacekeeping
Peacekeeping is an activity that aims to create the conditions for lasting peace. It is distinguished from both peacebuilding and peacemaking....
mission when established.
The Council awaited a further 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...
concerning the proposed establishment of UNMIH and its financial costs, time-frame, projected conclusion and co-ordination with the work of 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...
, further requesting him to enter into a Status of Forces Agreement
Status of Forces Agreement
A status of forces agreement is an agreement between a host country and a foreign nation stationing forces in that country. SOFAs are often included, along with other types of military agreements, as part of a comprehensive security arrangement...
with 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...
to facilitate an early dispatch of UNMIH when the Council decided. The mission was formally established in Resolution 867
United Nations Security Council Resolution 867
United Nations Security Council Resolution 867, adopted unanimously on September 23, 1993, after recalling resolutions 841 , 861 and 862 on the situation in Haiti, the Council reiterated its position of protecting international peace and stability and established the United Nations Mission in...
.
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 801 to 900 (1993 – 1994)