Adopted by the Security Council at its 3638th meeting, on 29
February 1996
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, 933 (1994) of 30 June 1994, 940 (1994)
of 31 July 1994, 944 (1994) of 29 September 1994, 948 (1994) of
15 October 1994, 975 (1995) of 7 February 1995 and 1007 (1995)
of 31 July 1995,
Recalling also the resolutions adopted by the United Nations
General Assembly on Haiti,
Recalling also the terms of the Governors Island Agreement
(S/26063) and the related Pact of New York (S/26297),
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of
14 February 1996 (S/1996/112) and noting the recommendations contained
therein,
Taking note of the letters of 9 February 1996 from the
President of the Republic of Haiti to the Secretary-General of
the United Nations (S/1996/99 and A/50/861/Add.1),
Underlining the importance of the peaceful transfer of
power to the new democratically elected President of Haiti,
Welcoming and supporting the efforts of the Organization
of American States to promote in cooperation with the United Nations
consolidation of peace and democracy in Haiti,
Stressing the need to ensure that the Government of Haiti
will be able to maintain the secure and stable environment established
by the Multinational Force in Haiti (MNF) and maintained with
the assistance of the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH),
and in this context welcoming progress to establish a fully functioning
Haitian National Police and to revitalize Haiti's system of justice,
Recognizing the link between peace and development and
that a sustained commitment by the international community to
assist and support the economic, social and institutional development
of Haiti is indispensable for long-term peace and stability in
the country,
Commending the efforts of the Secretary-General and his
Special Representative, the contribution of UNMIH and the International
Civilian Mission (MICIVIH) in support of the Haitian people's
quest for stability, national reconciliation, lasting democracy,
constitutional order and economic prosperity,
Acknowledging the contribution of the international financial
institutions, including the Inter-American Development Bank, and
the importance of their continued involvement in the development
of Haiti,
Recognizing that the people of Haiti bear the ultimate
responsibility for national reconciliation, the maintenance of
a secure and stable environment and reconstruction of their country,
1. Welcomes the democratic election of a new President in Haiti
and the peaceful transfer of power from one democratically elected
President to another on 7 February 1996;
2. Expresses appreciation to all Member States which have contributed
to UNMIH;
3. Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 14 February
1996 and notes his recommendations for continued United Nations
assistance to the democratically elected Government of Haiti;
4. Reaffirms the importance of a professional, self-sustaining,
fully functioning national police force of adequate size and structure
to the consolidation of peace, stability and democracy and revitalization
of Haiti's system of justice;
5. Decides, in accordance with the recommendations of the SecretaryGeneral's
report of 14 February 1996, that for the purpose of assisting
the democratic Government of Haiti in fulfilling its responsibilities
to (a) sustain by UNMIH's presence the secure and stable environment
which has been established, and (b) professionalize the Haitian
National Police, the mandate of UMMIH is extended for the final
period of four months, for the purposes set out in paragraphs
47, 48 and 49 of the report;
6. Decides to decrease the troop level of UNMIH to no more than
1,200;
7. Decides to reduce the current level of civilian police personnel
to no more than 300;
8. Requests the Secretary-General to consider and implement, as
appropriate, steps for further reduction of the strength of UNMIH
consistent with the implementation of this mandate;
9. Requests further the Secretary-General to initiate planning
not later than 1 June 1996 for the complete withdrawal of UNMIH;
10. Requests the Secretary-General to report on the implementation
of this resolution by 15 June 1996 including information on activities
by the United Nations system as a whole to promote the development
of Haiti;
11. Requests all States to provide appropriate support for the
actions undertaken by the United Nations and by Member States
pursuant to this and other relevant resolutions in order to carry
out the provisions of the mandate as set out in paragraph 5 above;
12. Reiterates the commitment of the international community and
international financial institutions to assist and support the
economic, social and institutional development of Haiti and stresses
its importance for sustaining a secure and stable environment
in Haiti;
13. Appeals to Member States to make voluntary contributions to
the trust fund established in resolution 975 (1995) for the support
of the Haitian National Police, to ensure that the police are
adequately trained and fully operational, which is essential for
the implementation of the mandate;
14. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.