United Nations Security Council Resolution 892
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
892, adopted unanimously on December 22, 1993, after reaffirming resolutions 849
(1993), 854
(1993), 858
(1993), 876
(1993) and 881
(1993) on the Georgian–Abkhazian war
and Resolution 868
(1993) concerning the safety of United Nations peacekeepers
, the Council discussed the phased deployment of 50 military observers in Georgia
.
The Council welcomed the memorandum of understanding
between Georgia and Abkhazia
, stating that the increased international presence in the zone of conflict would help ensure peace. The Council also took note of talks held in Moscow
and the intention to re-enter negotiations in Geneva
on January 11, 1994 to resolve the conflict. Progress was being made in the talks and this justified the deployment of additional United Nations military observers. However at the same time concern was expressed at the humanitarian situation in Georgia and at the number of displaced persons and refugee
s.
After approving the phased deployment of 50 military observers, the intention of the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
to send more observers in case the situation improved was noted. The Council would review the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia
(UNOMIG) based on the progress of the negotiations. In this regard, the parties were urged to abide by their commitments in the memorandum of understanding and ceasefire
agreement and ensure the safety of UNOMIG personnel, welcoming Russia
's assistance in this area.
The resolution concluded by urging the return of refugees and the provision of humanitarian aid
to the civilian population, while donor countries were asked to make contributions to the United Nations humanitarian appeal.
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892, adopted unanimously on December 22, 1993, after reaffirming resolutions 849
United Nations Security Council Resolution 849
United Nations Security Council Resolution 849, adopted unanimously on July 9, 1993, after noting with concern the recent fighting around Sukhumi in the disputed region of Abkhazia, the Council requested the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali to send his Special Envoy to the region in order to...
(1993), 854
United Nations Security Council Resolution 854
United Nations Security Council Resolution 854, adopted unanimously on August 6, 1993, after recalling Resolution 849 which concerned a deployment of military observers if a ceasefire was observed between Abkhazia and Georgia, the Council noted that a ceasefire had been signed and approved a...
(1993), 858
United Nations Security Council Resolution 858
United Nations Security Council Resolution 858, adopted unanimously on August 24, 1993, after recalling resolutions 849 and 854 and noting a ceasefire between Abkhazia and Georgia and commitments to withdraw forces, the Council established the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia for an...
(1993), 876
United Nations Security Council Resolution 876
United Nations Security Council Resolution 876, adopted unanimously on October 19, 1993, after reaffirming resolutions 849 , 854 and 858 concerning the Georgian–Abkhazian war, the Council determined that the situation continued to constitute a threat to international peace and security.Concern...
(1993) and 881
United Nations Security Council Resolution 881
United Nations Security Council Resolution 881, adopted unanimously on November 4, 1993, after reaffirming resolutions 849 , 854 , 858 and 876 concerning the Georgian–Abkhazian war, the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia until January 31, 1994.The...
(1993) on the Georgian–Abkhazian war
War in Abkhazia (1992–1993)
The War in Abkhazia from 1992 to 1993 was waged chiefly between Georgian government forces on one side and Abkhaz separatist forces supporting independence of Abkhazia from Georgia on the other side. Ethnic Georgians, who lived in Abkhazia fought largely on the side of Georgian government forces...
and Resolution 868
United Nations Security Council Resolution 868
United Nations Security Council Resolution 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...
(1993) concerning the safety of 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 Council discussed the phased deployment of 50 military observers in Georgia
Georgia (country)
Georgia is a sovereign state in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the southwest by Turkey, to the south by Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. The capital of...
.
The Council welcomed the memorandum of understanding
Memorandum of understanding
A memorandum of understanding is a document describing a bilateral or multilateral agreement between parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action. It is often used in cases where parties either do not imply a legal commitment or in...
between Georgia and Abkhazia
Abkhazia
Abkhazia is a disputed political entity on the eastern coast of the Black Sea and the south-western flank of the Caucasus.Abkhazia considers itself an independent state, called the Republic of Abkhazia or Apsny...
, stating that the increased international presence in the zone of conflict would help ensure peace. The Council also took note of talks held in Moscow
Moscow
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and the intention to re-enter negotiations in Geneva
Geneva
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on January 11, 1994 to resolve the conflict. Progress was being made in the talks and this justified the deployment of additional United Nations military observers. However at the same time concern was expressed at the humanitarian situation in Georgia and at the number of displaced persons and refugee
Refugee
A refugee is a person who outside her country of origin or habitual residence because she has suffered persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or because she is a member of a persecuted 'social group'. Such a person may be referred to as an 'asylum seeker' until...
s.
After approving the phased deployment of 50 military observers, 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...
to send more observers in case the situation improved was noted. The Council would review the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia
United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia
The United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia was established by United Nations Security Council Resolution 858 in August 1993 to verify compliance with a 27 July 1993 ceasefire agreement between the Republic of Georgia and forces in Abkhazia with special attention given to the situation in the...
(UNOMIG) based on the progress of the negotiations. In this regard, the parties were urged to abide by their commitments in the memorandum of understanding and 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...
agreement and ensure the safety of UNOMIG personnel, welcoming Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
's assistance in this area.
The resolution concluded by urging the return of refugees and the provision of humanitarian aid
Humanitarian aid
Humanitarian aid is material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to humanitarian crises including natural disaster and man-made disaster. The primary objective of humanitarian aid is to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity...
to the civilian population, while donor countries were asked to make contributions to the United Nations humanitarian appeal.
See also
- Georgian–Abkhazian conflict
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 801 to 900 (1993 – 1994)
- United Nations resolutions on AbkhaziaUnited Nations resolutions on Abkhazia220px|thumb|United Nations map of AbkhaziaThe Security Council of the United Nations passed 32 resolutions where it recognizes Abkhazia as an integral part of Georgia and supports its territorial integrity according to the principles of the international law...
- War in Abkhazia (1992–1993)War in Abkhazia (1992–1993)The War in Abkhazia from 1992 to 1993 was waged chiefly between Georgian government forces on one side and Abkhaz separatist forces supporting independence of Abkhazia from Georgia on the other side. Ethnic Georgians, who lived in Abkhazia fought largely on the side of Georgian government forces...