Adopted by the Security Council at its 3563rd meeting, on 10
August 1995
The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous resolutions on the conflicts in
the territory of the former Yugoslavia and in particular resolutions
981 (1995) of 31 March 1995, 990 (1995) of 28 April 1995 and 994
(1995) of 17 May 1995,
Reaffirming the statements of its President of 3 and 4
August 1995 (S/PRST/1995/37 and S/PRST/1995/38) and deeply concerned
that the demands set out therein have not yet been fully complied
with by the Government of the Republic of Croatia,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of
3 August 1995 (S/1995/650) and his letter of 7 August 1995 (S/1995/666),
Noting with concern reports of violations of resolution
713 (1991) of 25 September 1991 as reflected in the Secretary-General's
report of 3 August 1995,
Deeply regretting the breakdown of the talks which began
in Geneva on 3 August 1995,
Affirming its commitment to the search for an overall negotiated
settlement of the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia ensuring
the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all the States there
within their internationally recognized borders, stressing the
importance it attaches to the mutual recognition thereof, and
in this context welcoming all international efforts to facilitate
a negotiated solution to the conflict in the Republic of Croatia,
Strongly deploring the broad military offensive launched
on 4 August 1995 by the Government of the Republic of Croatia,
thereby unacceptably escalating the conflict, with the risk of
further consequent attacks by whatever party,
Condemning the shelling of civilian targets,
Deeply concerned at the grave situation of persons displaced
from their homes as a result of the conflict and at reports of
violations of international humanitarian law,
Stressing the need to protect the rights of the local Serb
population,
Condemning in the strongest terms the unacceptable acts
by Croatian Government forces against personnel of the United
Nations peace-keeping forces, including those which have resulted
in the death of a Danish member of those forces and two Czech
members and expressing its condolences to the Governments concerned,
Noting the agreement between the Republic of Croatia and
the United Nations Peace Forces signed on 6 August 1995 (S/1995/666,
annex III) and stressing the need for the Government of the Republic
of Croatia to adhere strictly to its provisions,
Reaffirming its determination to ensure the security and
freedom of movement of the personnel of the United Nations peace-keeping
operations in the territory of the former Yugoslavia, and, to
these ends, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United
Nations,
1. Demands that the Government of the Republic of Croatia
cease immediately all military actions and that there be full
compliance with all Council resolutions, including resolution
994 (1995);
2. Demands further that the Government of the Republic
of Croatia, in conformity with internationally recognized standards
and in compliance with the agreement of 6 August 1995 between
the Republic of Croatia and the United Nations Peace Forces (a)
respect fully the rights of the local Serb population including
their rights to remain, leave or return in safety, (b) allow access
to this population by international humanitarian organizations,
and (c) create conditions conducive to the return of those persons
who have left their homes;
3. Reminds the Government of the Republic of Croatia of
its responsibility to allow access for representatives of the
International Committee of the Red Cross to members of the local
Serb forces who are detained by the Croatian Government forces;
4. Reiterates that all those who commit violations of international
humanitarian law will be held individually responsible in respect
of such acts;
5. Requests the Secretary-General in cooperation with the
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations
High Commissioner for Human Rights, the International Committee
of the Red Cross and other relevant international humanitarian
institutions to assess the humanitarian situation of the local
Serb population including the problem of refugees and displaced
persons, and to report thereon as soon as possible;
6. Demands that the Government of the Republic of Croatia
fully respect the status of United Nations personnel, refrain
from any attacks against them, bring to justice those responsible
for any such attacks, and ensure the safety and freedom of movement
of United Nations personnel at all times, and requests the Secretary-General
to keep the Council informed of steps taken and decisions rendered
in this regard;
7. Urges the parties and others concerned to exercise maximum
restraint in and around Sector East and requests the Secretary-General
to keep the situation there under review;
8. Reminds all parties of their obligation to comply fully
with the provisions of resolution 816 (1993) of 31 March 1993;
9. Reiterates its call for a negotiated settlement which
guarantees the rights of all communities and urges the Government
of the Republic of Croatia to resume talks under the auspices
of the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International
Conference on the Former Yugoslavia;
10. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council
within three weeks of the adoption of this resolution on the implementation
of this resolution and on the implications of the situation for
UNCRO and expresses its readiness to consider promptly his recommendations
in relation to UNCRO;
11. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter and
to consider further measures to achieve compliance with this resolution.