Adopted by the Security Council at its 3512th meeting, on 31
March 1995
The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions on the conflicts
in the territory of the former Yugoslavia,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of
22 March 1995 (S/1995/222 and Corr.1),
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, and stressing
the importance it attaches to the mutual recognition thereof,
Reaffirming its commitment to the independence, sovereignty
and territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia, including
its rights and obligations in respect of control over its international
trade,
Welcoming also the continuing efforts of representatives
of the United Nations, the European Union, the Russian Federation
and the United States of America to facilitate a negotiated solution
to the conflict in the Republic of Croatia, and reaffirming its
call upon the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the local
Serb authorities to enter into the negotiations, urgently and
without preconditions, for such a settlement, making full use
of the plan presented to them by those representatives,
Recognizing that major provisions of the United Nations
peace-keeping plan for the Republic of Croatia (S/23280, annex
III) remain to be implemented, in particular those regarding demilitarization
of the areas under the control of the local Serb authorities,
the return of all refugees and displaced persons to their homes,
and the establishment of local police forces to carry out their
duties without discrimination against persons of any nationality
in order to protect the human rights of all residents, and urging
the parties to agree to their implementation,
Recognizing also that major provisions of relevant Security
Council resolutions, in particular resolutions 871 (1993) and
947 (1994), still remain to be implemented,
Noting that the mandate of the United Nations Protection
Force in the Republic of Croatia expires on 31 March 1995, in
conformity with resolution 947 (1994),
Noting also the letter from the Permanent Representative
of the Republic of Croatia of 17 March 1995 (S/1995/206) regarding
his Government's views on the establishment of a United Nations
peace-keeping operation in the Republic of Croatia,
Emphasizing that improved observance of human rights, including
appropriate international monitoring thereof, is an essential
step towards restoration of confidence between the parties and
building a durable peace,
Reaffirming its determination to ensure the security and
freedom of movement of personnel of 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. Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 22 March
1995 (S/1995/222 and Corr.1), and in particular approves the arrangements
in paragraph 84;
2. Decides to establish under its authority the United
Nations Confidence Restoration Operation in Croatia, which shall
be known as UNCRO, in accordance with paragraph 84 of the above-mentioned
report for a period terminating on 30 November 1995 and requests
the Secretary-General to take the measures necessary to ensure
its earliest possible deployment;
3. Decides that in accordance with the report of the Secretary-General
(S/1995/222 and Corr.1), and based on the United Nations peace-keeping
plan for the Republic of Croatia (S/23280, annex III), relevant
resolutions of the Security Council, the Cease-Fire Agreement
of 29 March 1994 (S/1994/367) and the Economic Agreement of 2
December 1994 (S/1994/1375), UNCRO's mandate shall include:
(a) Performing fully the functions envisaged in the Cease-Fire Agreement of 29 March 1994 between the Republic of Croatia and the local Serb authorities (S/1994/367);
(b) Facilitating implementation of the Economic Agreement of 2 December 1994 concluded under the auspices of the Co-Chairmen of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia (S/1994/1375);
(c) Facilitating implementation of all relevant Security Council resolutions, including the functions identified in paragraph 72 of the above-mentioned report;
(d) Assisting in controlling, by monitoring and reporting, the crossing of military personnel, equipment, supplies and weapons, over the international borders between the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) at the border crossings for which UNCRO is responsible, as specified in the United Nations peace-keeping plan for the Republic of Croatia (S/23280, annex III);
(e) Facilitating the delivery of international humanitarian assistance to the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina through the territory of the Republic of Croatia;
(f) Monitoring the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula in accordance with resolution 779 (1992);
4. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his consultations
with all concerned on the detailed implementation of the mandate
outlined in paragraph 3 above, and to report to the Council not
later than 21 April 1995 for its approval;
5. Decides that UNCRO shall be an interim arrangement to
create the conditions that will facilitate a negotiated settlement
consistent with the territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia
and which guarantees the security and rights of all communities
living in a particular area of the Republic of Croatia, irrespective
of whether they constitute in this area a majority or minority;
6. Decides that Member States, acting nationally or through
regional organizations or arrangements, may take, under the authority
of the Security Council and subject to close coordination with
the Secretary-General and the United Nations Theatre Force Commander,
using the existing procedures which have been agreed with the
Secretary-General, all necessary measures to extend close air
support to the territory of the Republic of Croatia in defence
of UNCRO personnel in the performance of UNCRO's mandate, and
requests the Secretary-General to continue to report to the Council
on any use of close air support;
7. Emphasizes the responsibility of the parties and others
concerned in the Republic of Croatia for the security and safety
of UNCRO and in this context demands that all parties and others
concerned refrain from any acts of intimidation or violence against
UNCRO;
8. Calls upon the Government of the Republic of Croatia
and the local Serb authorities to refrain from the threat or use
of force and to reaffirm their commitment to a peaceful resolution
of their differences;
9. Invites the Secretary-General to report as appropriate
and not less than every four months on progress towards a peaceful
political settlement and the situation on the ground including
UNCRO's ability to implement its mandate as described above, and
undertakes in this connection to examine without delay any recommendations
that the Secretary-General may make in his reports and adopt appropriate
decisions;
10. Calls upon Member States to consider favourably requests
by the Secretary-General for necessary assistance to UNCRO in
the performance of its mandate;
11. Stresses the importance of the necessary arrangements,
including agreements on the status of forces and other personnel,
being concluded by the Republic of Croatia, calls upon it to agree
to such arrangements without delay, and requests the Secretary-General
to inform the Council of progress on this issue in the report
mentioned in paragraph 4 above;
12. Urges the Government of the Republic of Croatia to
provide suitable radio broadcasting frequencies and television
broadcasting slots at no cost to the United Nations as described
in paragraphs 47 to 51 of the report of the Secretary-General
of 22 March 1995;
13. Decides to remain seized of the matter.