United Nations Security Council Resolution 888
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Security Council Resolution
888, adopted unanimously on November 30, 1993, after recalling resolutions 637
(1989), 693
(1991), 714
(1991), 729
(1992), 784
(1992), 791
(1992) and 832
(1993), the Council expressed concern at aspects of the situation in El Salvador
and extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador (ONUSAL) until May 31, 1994.
The Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
had reported that the peace process in El Salvador had advanced, an announcement welcomed by the Council. However, concern was expressed at the delay in issues relating to the transfer of land, reintegration of ex-combatants, deployment of new police
and the recommendations of the Commission on the Truth. There was also concern about recent violence and its implications for the peace process and the elections of March 1994, which may negatively affect the peace process if left unchecked. Investigations by the Secretary-General and the Government of El Salvador
into illegal armed groups and their possible association with the violence was welcomed. At the same time, the Security Council was concerned about the politically motivated murders of members of parties including the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front
(FMLN) and the Alianza Republicana Nacionalista
(ARENA). For the Council, El Salvador was in a critical phase and indicated that the elections should be held in a free, fair and peaceful atmosphere. In this regard, statements the presidential candidates concerning peace and stability were welcomed.
The Security Council condemned the recent violence in the country and the partial implementation of important acts of the peace agreement, calling on the Government of El Salvador and FMLN to make efforts to prevent political violence and fulfill their obligations under the peace accords. Support was reaffirmed for the Secretary-General, in co-operation with the Government of El Salvador concerning the opening of an investigation into illegal armed groups in El Salvador. All parties were also urged to co-operate with the Secretary-General's Special Representative and ONUSAL in implementing the peace accords.
The need to recover weapon
s from private individuals in opposition to the peace accords was stressed, while remaining issues relating to the implementation of a land transfer programme and reintegration programmes for ex-combatants from both sides were urged to be resolved. After extending ONUSAL's mandate until May 31, 1994, the Council concluded by requesting the Secretary-General to report on developments in El Salvador and the operations of ONUSAL so that its size and mandate could be reviewed for the period after the end of its current mandate.
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888, adopted unanimously on November 30, 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), 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) and 832
United Nations Security Council Resolution 832
United Nations Security Council Resolution 832, adopted unanimously on May 27, 1993, after recalling resolutions 637 , 693 , 714 , 729 , 784 and 791 , the Council noted a report by the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali and enlarged the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in El...
(1993), the Council expressed concern at aspects of the situation in 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 extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador (ONUSAL) until May 31, 1994.
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...
had reported that the peace process in El Salvador had advanced, an announcement welcomed by the Council. However, concern was expressed at the delay in issues relating to the transfer of land, reintegration of ex-combatants, deployment of new police
Police
The police is a personification of the state designated to put in practice the enforced law, protect property and reduce civil disorder in civilian matters. Their powers include the legitimized use of force...
and the recommendations of the Commission on the Truth. There was also concern about recent violence and its implications for the peace process and the elections of March 1994, which may negatively affect the peace process if left unchecked. Investigations by the Secretary-General and 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:...
into illegal armed groups and their possible association with the violence was welcomed. At the same time, the Security Council was concerned about the politically motivated murders of members of parties including 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...
(FMLN) and the Alianza Republicana Nacionalista
Nationalist Republican Alliance
The Nationalist Republican Alliance is a conservative political party in El Salvador. It was founded on September 30, 1981, by Roberto D'Aubuisson, in order to oppose the reformist military junta that was ruling El Salvador at the time...
(ARENA). For the Council, El Salvador was in a critical phase and indicated that the elections should be held in a free, fair and peaceful atmosphere. In this regard, statements the presidential candidates concerning peace and stability were welcomed.
The Security Council condemned the recent violence in the country and the partial implementation of important acts of the peace agreement, calling on the Government of El Salvador and FMLN to make efforts to prevent political violence and fulfill their obligations under the peace accords. Support was reaffirmed for the Secretary-General, in co-operation with the Government of El Salvador concerning the opening of an investigation into illegal armed groups in El Salvador. All parties were also urged to co-operate with the Secretary-General's Special Representative and ONUSAL in implementing the peace accords.
The need to recover weapon
Weapon
A weapon, arm, or armament is a tool or instrument used with the aim of causing damage or harm to living beings or artificial structures or systems...
s from private individuals in opposition to the peace accords was stressed, while remaining issues relating to the implementation of a land transfer programme and reintegration programmes for ex-combatants from both sides were urged to be resolved. After extending ONUSAL's mandate until May 31, 1994, the Council concluded by requesting the Secretary-General to report on developments in El Salvador and the operations of ONUSAL so that its size and mandate could be reviewed for the period after the end of its current mandate.
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