United Nations Security Council Resolution 868
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868, adopted unanimously on September 29, 1993, after expressing concern at the increasing number of attacks and use of force against persons engaged in United Nations peackeeping operations, the Council established new safety mandates for United Nations peacekeepers
.
The provisions of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations
was recalled as applicable to United Nations operations and persons engaged in such operations. All attacks on United Nations peacekeepers were condemned, and moves in the General Assembly
to consider new measures relating to the security and safety of United Nations forces and personnel.
The Council encouraged the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
to take forward measures proposed in his report to ensure that security matters are an integral part of the planning for an operation and that any such precautions extend to all personnel engaged in such operations. All countries and parties to conflicts were urged to co-operate closely with the United Nations to ensure the security and safety of United Nations forces and personnel. The resolution also confirmed that attacks and the use of force against peacekeeping missions will be considered interference with the Security Council's responsibilities, and that it would consider further measures if appropriate. Further measures would be taken against the host country if it is unable or unwilling to meet its obligations with regard to the safety and security of United Nations operations and personnel.
When considering the authorisation of future peacekeeping operations, the Council would require:
the host country to take appropriate steps to ensure the safety and security of United Nations personnel; the security and safety arrangements undertaken by the host country apply to all persons engaged in the United Nations operation; the signing of a Status of Forces Agreement
is concluded.
The resolution concluded by requesting the Secretary-General, when considering further peacekeeping operations, to take into account the provisions of the current resolution.
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868, adopted unanimously on September 29, 1993, after expressing concern at the increasing number of attacks and use of force against persons engaged in United Nations peackeeping operations, the Council established new safety mandates for United Nations peacekeepers
Peacekeeping
Peacekeeping is an activity that aims to create the conditions for lasting peace. It is distinguished from both peacebuilding and peacemaking....
.
The provisions of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations
Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations
The Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, passed by the United Nations General Assembly on 13 February 1946 in New York, and sometimes referred to as the "New York Convention", defines and specifies numerous issues relating to the status of the United Nations, its...
was recalled as applicable to United Nations operations and persons engaged in such operations. All attacks on United Nations peacekeepers were condemned, and moves in the General Assembly
United Nations General Assembly
For two articles dealing with membership in the General Assembly, see:* General Assembly members* General Assembly observersThe United Nations General Assembly is one of the five principal organs of the United Nations and the only one in which all member nations have equal representation...
to consider new measures relating to the security and safety of United Nations forces and personnel.
The Council encouraged 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...
to take forward measures proposed in his report to ensure that security matters are an integral part of the planning for an operation and that any such precautions extend to all personnel engaged in such operations. All countries and parties to conflicts were urged to co-operate closely with the United Nations to ensure the security and safety of United Nations forces and personnel. The resolution also confirmed that attacks and the use of force against peacekeeping missions will be considered interference with the Security Council's responsibilities, and that it would consider further measures if appropriate. Further measures would be taken against the host country if it is unable or unwilling to meet its obligations with regard to the safety and security of United Nations operations and personnel.
When considering the authorisation of future peacekeeping operations, the Council would require:
the host country to take appropriate steps to ensure the safety and security of United Nations personnel; the security and safety arrangements undertaken by the host country apply to all persons engaged in the United Nations operation; the signing of 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...
is concluded.
The resolution concluded by requesting the Secretary-General, when considering further peacekeeping operations, to take into account the provisions of the current resolution.
See also
- History of United Nations peacekeepingHistory of United Nations PeacekeepingThe History of United Nations Peacekeeping began in 1948. Its first mission was to the Middle East to observe and maintain the ceasefire during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Since then, United Nations peacekeepers have taken part in a total of 63 missions across the globe, 17 of which continue today...
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 801 to 900 (1993 – 1994)
- Timeline of United Nations peacekeeping missions