United Nations Security Council Resolution 961
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Security Council Resolution
961, adopted unanimously on November 23, 1994, after recalling resolutions 637
(1989), 693
(1991), 714
(1991), 729
(1992), 784
(1992), 791
(1992), 832
(1993), 888
(1993) and 920
(1994), the Council discussed the implementation of peace agreements in El Salvador
and extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador (ONUSAL) for a final time until April 30, 1995.
The Council was concerned at delays in implementing parts of the Peace Accords, especially those regarding the demobilisation of police
and transfer of lands, judicial reform, reintegration programmes for ex-combatants and recommendations of the Commission on the Truth. The efforts of ONUSAL were commended to support the full implementation of the agreements signed by the Government of El Salvador
and Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front
(FMLN).
While affirming the importance of implementing such agreements, the Council also asked for the findings of the Joint Group for Investigation of Politically Motivated Illegal Armed Groups to be followed up. All parties were called upon to co-operate with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
in verifying the implementation of agreements, and the Government of El Salvador and the FMLN required to complete the implementation of agreements.
All states and international institutions were urged to contribute to the implementation of the Peace Accords. The Secretary-General was requested to report on the mandate and withdrawal of ONUSAL by March 31, 1995. Finally, the aim of the United Nations to ensure the implementation of the Peace Accords was stressed.
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961, adopted unanimously on November 23, 1994, 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), 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), 888
United Nations Security Council Resolution 888
United Nations Security Council Resolution 888, adopted unanimously on November 30, 1993, after recalling resolutions 637 , 693 , 714 , 729 , 784 , 791 and 832 , the Council expressed concern at aspects of the situation in El Salvador and extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission...
(1993) and 920
United Nations Security Council Resolution 920
United Nations Security Council Resolution 920, adopted unanimously on May 26, 1994, after recalling resolutions 637 , 693 , 714 , 729 , 784 , 791 , 832 , 888 , the Council discussed the implementation of peace agreements in El Salvador and extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer...
(1994), the Council discussed the implementation of peace agreements 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) for a final time until April 30, 1995.
The Council was concerned at delays in implementing parts of the Peace Accords, especially those regarding the demobilisation of 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 transfer of lands, judicial reform, reintegration programmes for ex-combatants and recommendations of the Commission on the Truth. The efforts of ONUSAL were commended to support the full implementation of the agreements signed by 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:...
and 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).
While affirming the importance of implementing such agreements, the Council also asked for the findings of the Joint Group for Investigation of Politically Motivated Illegal Armed Groups to be followed up. All parties were called upon to co-operate with the Special Representative 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...
in verifying the implementation of agreements, and the Government of El Salvador and the FMLN required to complete the implementation of agreements.
All states and international institutions were urged to contribute to the implementation of the Peace Accords. The Secretary-General was requested to report on the mandate and withdrawal of ONUSAL by March 31, 1995. Finally, the aim of the United Nations to ensure the implementation of the Peace Accords was stressed.
See also
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 901 to 1000 (1994 – 1995)
- 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