United Nations Security Council Resolution 880
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Security Council Resolution
880, adopted unanimously on November 4, 1993, after recalling Resolution 745
(1992) and other relevant resolutions on Cambodia
, the Council concerned itself with the withdrawal of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia
(UNTAC) from the country.
The Security Council welcomed the transitional period in which peace, stability and reconciliation were brought about under the leadership of Norodom Sihanouk
, now King of Cambodia. A newly adopted constitution, establishment of a government and conclusion of elections in accordance with the Paris Agreements was welcomed, allowing the Council to declare that the objectives of the agreements had been fulfilled. Tributes were paid to the Member States which contributed personnel to UNTAC while condolences were paid to those that lost nationals. The rapid delivery of international assistance towards rehabilitation, reconstruction and development in Cambodia and towards peace-building was stressed, as was the need to ensure the safety of withdrawing UNTAC personnel and the continuity of mine clearance
.
The resolution again welcomed the accession of King Norodom Sihanouk, who played an important role in the peace process. It also welcomed the formation of a new government and celebrated the work of UNTAC for its role in Cambodia. At the same time, Member States were urged to respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and neutrality
of Cambodia and demanded all attacks by the Khmer faction against the Government of Cambodia or UNTAC cease. Given Cambodia's history
, the respect for international humanitarian law
in the country was affirmed, requesting countries to provide technical experts and equipment and voluntary contributions.
The withdrawal of the military component UNTAC by November 15, 1993, as provided for in Resolution 860
(1993) would go ahead, while extending the mandate of mine clearance and training unit until November 30, 1993 and military police and medical components by December 31, 1993.
A team of 20 military obsevers was then established, known as the United Nations Military Liaison Team (UNMLT) to monitor the situation in the country after the withdrawal of UNTAC. The intention of the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
's intention to appoint a person to coordinate the United Nations presence in Cambodia was welcomed, as was his intention to report on the lessons learned during the course of the entire UNTAC operation.
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880, adopted unanimously on November 4, 1993, after recalling Resolution 745
United Nations Security Council Resolution 745
United Nations Security Council Resolution 745, adopted unanimously on February 28, 1992, after recalling resolutions 668 , 717 , 718 and 728 , the Council, after examining a report by the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali on February 19, 1992, authorised the establishment of the United...
(1992) and other relevant resolutions on Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia , officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia...
, the Council concerned itself with the withdrawal of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia
United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia
The United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia was a United Nations peacekeeping operation in Cambodia in 1992–93. It was also the first occasion on which the UN had taken over the administration of an independent state, organized and run an election , had its own radio station and jail,...
(UNTAC) from the country.
The Security Council welcomed the transitional period in which peace, stability and reconciliation were brought about under the leadership of Norodom Sihanouk
Norodom Sihanouk
Norodom Sihanouk regular script was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 until his semi-retirement and voluntary abdication on 7 October 2004 in favor of his son, the current King Norodom Sihamoni...
, now King of Cambodia. A newly adopted constitution, establishment of a government and conclusion of elections in accordance with the Paris Agreements was welcomed, allowing the Council to declare that the objectives of the agreements had been fulfilled. Tributes were paid to the Member States which contributed personnel to UNTAC while condolences were paid to those that lost nationals. The rapid delivery of international assistance towards rehabilitation, reconstruction and development in Cambodia and towards peace-building was stressed, as was the need to ensure the safety of withdrawing UNTAC personnel and the continuity of mine clearance
Demining
Demining or mine clearance is the process of removing either land mines, or naval mines, from an area, while minesweeping describes the act of detecting of mines. There are two distinct types of mine detection and removal: military and humanitarian.Minesweepers use many tools in order to accomplish...
.
The resolution again welcomed the accession of King Norodom Sihanouk, who played an important role in the peace process. It also welcomed the formation of a new government and celebrated the work of UNTAC for its role in Cambodia. At the same time, Member States were urged to respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and neutrality
Neutrality (international relations)
A neutral power in a particular war is a sovereign state which declares itself to be neutral towards the belligerents. A non-belligerent state does not need to be neutral. The rights and duties of a neutral power are defined in Sections 5 and 13 of the Hague Convention of 1907...
of Cambodia and demanded all attacks by the Khmer faction against the Government of Cambodia or UNTAC cease. Given Cambodia's history
History of Cambodia
- Prehistory and early history :Carbon 14 dating of a cave at Laang Spean in northwest Cambodia reveals people who made pots were living in Cambodia as early as 4200 BCE . Further archaeological evidence indicates that other parts of the region now called Cambodia were inhabited from around...
, the respect for international humanitarian law
International humanitarian law
International humanitarian law , often referred to as the laws of war, the laws and customs of war or the law of armed conflict, is the legal corpus that comprises "the Geneva Conventions and the Hague Conventions, as well as subsequent treaties, case law, and customary international law." It...
in the country was affirmed, requesting countries to provide technical experts and equipment and voluntary contributions.
The withdrawal of the military component UNTAC by November 15, 1993, as provided for in Resolution 860
United Nations Security Council Resolution 860
United Nations Security Council Resolution 860, adopted unanimously on August 27, 1993, after recalling resolutions 668 , 745 , 840 and other relevant resolutions on Cambodia, the Council confirmed plans for the withdrawal of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia .Tributes were...
(1993) would go ahead, while extending the mandate of mine clearance and training unit until November 30, 1993 and military police and medical components by December 31, 1993.
A team of 20 military obsevers was then established, known as the United Nations Military Liaison Team (UNMLT) to monitor the situation in the country after the withdrawal of UNTAC. The intention of 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...
's intention to appoint a person to coordinate the United Nations presence in Cambodia was welcomed, as was his intention to report on the lessons learned during the course of the entire UNTAC operation.
See also
- History of CambodiaHistory of Cambodia- Prehistory and early history :Carbon 14 dating of a cave at Laang Spean in northwest Cambodia reveals people who made pots were living in Cambodia as early as 4200 BCE . Further archaeological evidence indicates that other parts of the region now called Cambodia were inhabited from around...
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 801 to 900 (1993 – 1994)
- Modern CambodiaModern CambodiaAfter the fall of the Pol Pot regime of Democratic Kampuchea, Cambodia was under Vietnamese occupation and a pro-Hanoi government, the People's Republic of Kampuchea was established...
- Transition of the People's Republic of Kampuchea to Cambodia