Adopted by the Security Council at its 3496th meeting, on 30
January 1995
The Security Council,
Recalling the provisions of its resolutions 841 (1993) of
16 June 1993, 861 (1993) of 27 August 1993, 862 (1993) of 31 August
1993, 867 (1993) of 23 September 1993, 873 (1993) of 13 October
1993, 875 (1993) of 16 October 1993, 905 (1994) of 23 March 1994,
917 (1994) of 6 May 1994, 940 (1994) of 31 July 1994, 944 (1994)
of 29 September 1994, 948 (1994) of 15 October 1994 and 964 (1994)
of 29 November 1994,
Recalling also the terms of the Governors Island Agreement
(S/26063) and the related Pact of New York (S/26297),
Recalling its determination in resolution 940 (1994) that
the situation in Haiti constituted a threat to peace and security
in the region which required the successive deployment of the
Multinational Force in Haiti (MNF) and the United Nations Mission
in Haiti (UNMIH),
Having considered the reports of the Secretary-General
dated 18 October 1994 (S/1994/1180), 21 November 1994 (S/1994/1322)
and 17 January 1995 (S/1995/46 and Add.1), and having considered
the reports of MNF, dated 26 September 1994 (S/1994/1107, annex),
10 October 1994 (S/1994/1148, annex), 24 October 1994 (S/1994/1208,
annex), 7 November 1994 (S/1994/1258, annex), 21 November 1994
(S/1994/1321, annex), 5 December 1994 (S/1994/1377, annex), 19
December 1994 (S/1994/1430, annex), 9 January 1995 (S/1995/15,
annex) and 23 January 1995 (S/1995/70, annex),
Noting in particular the MNF commander's statement of 15
January 1995 and the accompanying recommendation, based on the
MNF commander's report, of the States participating in the MNF
(S/1995/55), regarding the establishment of a secure and stable
environment in Haiti,
Noting the recognition in these reports and recommendations
that a secure and stable environment has been established in Haiti,
Taking note of the letter dated 27 January 1995 from the
Permanent Representative of Haiti to the United Nations (S/1995/90),
Underlining the importance of ensuring that force levels
of peace-keeping operations are suited to the tasks involved,
and noting the need for the Secretary-General to keep the force
levels of UNMIH under constant review,
Recognizing that the people of Haiti bear the ultimate
responsibility for national reconciliation and reconstruction
of their country,
1. Welcomes the positive developments in Haiti, including
the departure from Haiti of the former military leadership, the
return of the legitimately elected President, and the restoration
of the legitimate authorities, as envisaged in the Governors Island
Agreement and consistent with resolution 940 (1994);
2. Commends the efforts of the States participating in
the MNF to work closely with the United Nations to assess requirements
and to prepare for the deployment of UNMIH;
3. Expresses appreciation to all Member States who have
contributed to the MNF;
4. Expresses its appreciation to the Organization of American
States (OAS) and for the work of the International Civilian Mission
(MICIVIH) and requests that the Secretary-General, bearing in
mind the expertise and potential of the OAS, consult with the
Secretary-General of the OAS regarding other appropriate measures
which might be taken by both organizations consistent with this
resolution and to report to the Council on the results of these
consultations;
5. Determines, as required by resolution 940 (1994) and
based on the recommendations of the Member States participating
in the MNF and in concurrence with paragraph 91 of the report
of the Secretary-General of 17 January 1995 (S/1995/46), that
a secure and stable environment, appropriate to the deployment
of UNMIH as foreseen in the above-mentioned resolution 940 (1994),
now exists in Haiti;
6. Authorizes the Secretary-General, in order to fulfil
the second condition specified in paragraph 8 of resolution 940
(1994) for the termination of the mission of the MNF and the assumption
by UNMIH of its functions specified in that resolution, to recruit
and deploy military contingents, civilian police and other civilian
personnel sufficient to allow UNMIH to assume the full range of
its functions as established by resolution 867 (1993) and as revised
and extended by paragraphs 9 and 10 of resolution 940 (1994);
7. Further authorizes the Secretary-General, working with
the MNF commander, to take the necessary steps in order for UNMIH
to assume these responsibilities as soon as possible, with the
full transfer of responsibility from the MNF to UNMIH to be completed
by 31 March 1995;
8. Decides to extend the existing mandate of UNMIH for
a period of six months, that is until 31 July 1995;
9. Authorizes the Secretary-General to deploy in Haiti,
in accordance with resolution 940 (1994), up to 6,000 troops and,
as recommended in paragraph 87 of his report of 17 January 1995
(S/1995/46), up to 900 civilian police officers;
10. Recalls the commitment of the international community
to assist and support the economic, social and institutional development
of Haiti and recognizes its importance for sustaining a secure
and stable environment;
11. Recognizes that the situation in Haiti remains fragile
and urges the Government of Haiti, with the assistance of UNMIH
and the international community, to establish without delay an
effective national police force and to improve the functioning
of its justice system;
12. Requests the Secretary-General to establish a fund,
in addition to that authorized in paragraph 10 of resolution 867
(1993), through which voluntary contributions from Member States
can be made available to support the international police monitoring
programme and assist with the creation of an adequate police force
in Haiti;
13. Further requests that the Secretary-General apprise
the Council at an early date of the modalities of the transition
from the MNF to UNMIH, and also submit to the Council no later
than 15 April 1995 a progress report on the deployment of UNMIH;
14. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.