United Nations Security Council Resolution 893
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Security Council Resolution
893, adopted unanimously on January 6, 1994, after reaffirming resolutions 812
(1993), 846
(1993), 872
(1993) and 891
(1993) on Rwanda
, the Council noted that the situation in Rwanda could have implications for neighbouring Burundi
and authorised the deployment of a second military battalion
of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda
(UNAMIR) to the demilitarised zone.
The Council urged both parties to co-operate with the peace process, comply with the Arusha Accords
and in particular to establish a broad-based transitional government as soon as possible. It was stressed that continued support for UNAMIR will depend upon the implementation of the Arusha Accords. Attempts to improve dialogue among the parties by the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
and his Special Representative were welcomed.
The efforts of Member States, United Nations agencies, the Organisation of African Unity and non-governmental organisations
which had provided humanitarian aid
were welcomed. Finally, the Secretary-General was requested to continue to monitor the size and cost of UNAMIR.
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893, adopted unanimously on January 6, 1994, after reaffirming resolutions 812
United Nations Security Council Resolution 812
United Nations Security Council Resolution 812, adopted unanimously on March 12, 1993, after expressing its alarm at the humanitarian situation in Rwanda due to the ongoing civil war, in particular the number of refugees and displaced persons which posed an international threat to peace and...
(1993), 846
United Nations Security Council Resolution 846
United Nations Security Council Resolution 846, adopted unanimously on June 22, 1993, after reaffirming Resolution 812 on the situation in Rwanda and noting a report by the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, the Council established the United Nations Observer Mission Uganda–Rwanda for an...
(1993), 872
United Nations Security Council Resolution 872
United Nations Security Council Resolution 872, adopted unanimously on October 5, 1993, after reaffirming resolutions 812 and 846 on the situation in Rwanda and Resolution 868 on the security of United Nations operations, the Council stressed the need for an international force in the country...
(1993) and 891
United Nations Security Council Resolution 891
United Nations Security Council Resolution 891, adopted unanimously on December 20, 1993, after reaffirming resolutions 812 , 846 and 872 on the situation in Rwanda, the Council noted that the presence of the United Nations Observer Mission Uganda–Rwanda had contributed to the stability of the...
(1993) on Rwanda
Rwanda
Rwanda or , officially the Republic of Rwanda , is a country in central and eastern Africa with a population of approximately 11.4 million . Rwanda is located a few degrees south of the Equator, and is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
, the Council noted that the situation in Rwanda could have implications for neighbouring Burundi
Burundi
Burundi , officially the Republic of Burundi , is a landlocked country in the Great Lakes region of Eastern Africa bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. Its capital is Bujumbura...
and authorised the deployment of a second military battalion
Battalion
A battalion is a military unit of around 300–1,200 soldiers usually consisting of between two and seven companies and typically commanded by either a Lieutenant Colonel or a Colonel...
of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda
United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda
The United Nations Assistance Mission In Rwanda was a mission instituted by the United Nations to aid the implementation of the Arusha Accords, signed August 4, 1993, which were meant to end the Rwandan Civil War. The mission lasted from October 1993 to March 1996...
(UNAMIR) to the demilitarised zone.
The Council urged both parties to co-operate with the peace process, comply with the Arusha Accords
Arusha Accords
The Arusha Accords were a set of five accords signed in Arusha, Tanzania on August 4, 1993, by the government of Rwanda and the rebel Rwandan Patriotic Front , under mediation, to end a three-year Rwandan Civil War...
and in particular to establish a broad-based transitional government as soon as possible. It was stressed that continued support for UNAMIR will depend upon the implementation of the Arusha Accords. Attempts to improve dialogue among the parties 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...
and his Special Representative were welcomed.
The efforts of Member States, United Nations agencies, the Organisation of African Unity and non-governmental organisations
Non-governmental organization
A non-governmental organization is a legally constituted organization created by natural or legal persons that operates independently from any government. The term originated from the United Nations , and is normally used to refer to organizations that do not form part of the government and are...
which had provided 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...
were welcomed. Finally, the Secretary-General was requested to continue to monitor the size and cost of UNAMIR.
See also
- Arusha AccordsArusha AccordsThe Arusha Accords were a set of five accords signed in Arusha, Tanzania on August 4, 1993, by the government of Rwanda and the rebel Rwandan Patriotic Front , under mediation, to end a three-year Rwandan Civil War...
- History of RwandaHistory of RwandaHuman occupation of Rwanda is thought to have begun shortly after the last ice age. By the fifteenth century the inhabitants had organized into a number of kingdoms...
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 801 to 900 (1993 – 1994)
- Rwandan Civil WarRwandan Civil WarThe Rwandan Civil War was a conflict within the Central African nation of Rwanda between the government of President Juvénal Habyarimana and the rebel Rwandan Patriotic Front...