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 and reaffirming in this
context its resolution 947 (1994) of 30 September 1994 on the
mandate of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) and
subsequent relevant resolutions,
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Welcoming the continuing efforts of the Co-Chairmen of
the Steering Committee of the International Conference on the
Former Yugoslavia,
Welcoming also the efforts of Member States, in particular
those of the Contact Group, and emphasizing the utmost importance
of the work of the Contact Group in the overall peace process
in the area,
Welcoming the acceptance by the Government of the Republic
of Bosnia and Herzegovina of the Contact Group peace plan,
Welcoming also the agreements between the Bosnian parties
on a cease-fire and on the complete cessation of hostilities in
the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina concluded on 23 December
1994 and 31 December 1994 (S/1995/8), and the essential role UNPROFOR
plays in implementation of these agreements, and stressing the
importance it places thereupon,
Wishing to encourage UNPROFOR's efforts, as part of its
activities to facilitate an overall settlement of the conflict
in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and as detailed in
paragraphs 30 to 32 of the above-mentioned report of the Secretary-General
(S/1995/222 and Corr.1), to help the parties implement the Washington
agreements regarding the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Recognizing the need for Member States to take appropriate
steps to enhance the capacity of UNPROFOR in the Republic of Bosnia
and Herzegovina to execute its mandate as set out in the relevant
resolutions of the Security Council, including providing the Secretary-General
with all the resources authorized by previous resolutions of the
Security Council,
Reiterating the importance of maintaining Sarajevo, the
capital of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as a united
city and a multicultural, multi-ethnic and pluri-religious centre,
and noting in this context the positive contribution that agreement
between the parties on the demilitarization of Sarajevo could
make to this end, to the restoration of normal life in Sarajevo,
and to achieving an overall settlement, consistent with the Contact
Group peace plan,
Noting that UNPROFOR plays an essential role in preventing
and containing hostilities thus creating the conditions for achieving
an overall political settlement, and paying tribute to all UNPROFOR
personnel, especially those who have given their lives for the
cause of peace,
Noting also that the mandate of UNPROFOR expires on 31
March 1995, in conformity with resolution 947 (1994),
Noting further the letter of 29 March 1995 from the Permanent
Representative of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (S/1995/245),
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 continued presence of UNPROFOR in
the Republic of Croatia,
Paying tribute to the UNPROFOR personnel in the performance
of the mandate of UNPROFOR, in particular in assisting the delivery
of humanitarian assistance and monitoring the cease-fires,
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 of
UNPROFOR and its freedom of movement for all its missions, and
to these ends, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the
United Nations, as regards UNPROFOR in the Republic of Croatia
and in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
1. Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 22 March
1995 (S/1995/222 and Corr.1), and in particular approves the arrangements
contained in paragraph 84;
2. Decides to extend UNPROFOR's mandate in the Republic
of Bosnia and Herzegovina for an additional period terminating
on 30 November 1995 and further decides that all previous relevant
resolutions relating to UNPROFOR shall continue to apply;
3. Authorizes the Secretary-General to redeploy before
30 June 1995 all UNPROFOR personnel and assets from the Republic
of Croatia with the exception of those whose continued presence
in the Republic of Croatia is required for UNCRO or for the functions
referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5 below;
4. Decides that UNPROFOR shall continue to perform fully
the functions envisaged in the implementation of the Cease- Fire
Agreement of 29 March 1994 (S/1994/367) and the Economic Agreement
of 2 December 1994 (S/1994/1375) between the Republic of Croatia
and the local Serb authorities and all relevant Security Council
resolutions, including the functions identified in paragraph 72
of the report of the Secretary- General of 22 March 1995, and
to facilitate the delivery of international humanitarian assistance
to the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina through the territory
of the Republic of Croatia until the effective deployment of UNCRO
or 30 June 1995, whichever is sooner;
5. Decides that UNPROFOR shall retain its existing support
structures in the Republic of Croatia including the operation
of its headquarters;
6. Emphasizes the responsibility of the parties and others
concerned in the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Bosnia
and Herzegovina for the security and safety of UNPROFOR and in
this context demands that all parties and others concerned refrain
from any acts of intimidation or violence against UNPROFOR;
7. Reiterates the importance it attaches to full compliance
with the agreements between the Bosnian parties on a cease-fire
and on a complete cessation of hostilities in the Republic of
Bosnia and Herzegovina; calls upon them to agree to a further
extension and implementation of these agreements beyond 30 April
1995 and to use that period to negotiate an overall peaceful settlement
on the basis of the acceptance of the Contact Group peace plan
as a starting point; and further calls upon the Bosnian Serb party
to accept this;
8. Calls upon Member States to consider favourably requests
by the Secretary-General for necessary assistance to UNPROFOR
in the performance of its mandate;
9. Calls on all parties and others concerned to comply
fully with all Security Council resolutions regarding the situation
in the former Yugoslavia to create the conditions that would facilitate
the full implementation of UNPROFOR's mandate;
10. Notes with satisfaction the progress made in the discussions
between the Government of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
and the United Nations referred to in paragraph 49 of the report
of the Secretary-General of 22 March 1995, and urges the Government
of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to provide suitable
radio broadcasting frequencies and television broadcasting slots
at no cost to the United Nations for the purposes described in
paragraphs 47 to 51 of that report;
11. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council
regularly informed on progress with regard to the implementation
of UNPROFOR's mandate and to report, as necessary, on any developments
on the ground, the attitude of the parties and other circumstances
affecting the mandate of the Force, and in particular to report
within eight weeks of the adoption of this resolution taking into
account, inter alia, the concerns raised by the members of the
Council and issues raised by the Government of the Republic of
Bosnia and Herzegovina;
12. Urges the Government of the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina to implement fully the provisions of the status of
forces agreement of 15 May 1993 between that Government and the
United Nations;
13. Decides to remain seized of the matter.