United Nations Security Council Resolution 965

UN Security Council
Resolution 965
UN Security Council; Resolution 965
	Aerial photograph of the refugee camp in Mihanda near the Mitumba Mountains
Date	30 November 1994
Meeting no.	3,473
Code	S/RES/965 (Document)
Subject	Rwanda
Voting summary	15 voted for; None voted against; None abstained;
Result	Adopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members	China; France; Russia; United Kingdom; United States;
Non-permanent members	Argentina; Brazil; Czech Republic; Djibouti; New Zealand; Nigeria; Oman; Pakistan; Rwanda; Spain;

United Nations Security Council resolution 965, adopted unanimously on 30 November 1994, after reaffirming all resolutions on the situation in Rwanda, particularly resolutions 872 (1993), 912 (1994), 918 (1994), 925 (1994) and 955 (1994), the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) until 9 June 1995 and expanded its operations.^[1]

The Security Council stressed the importance of achieving national reconciliation within the framework of the Arusha Accords. Monitors had been dispatched to Rwanda by the High Commissioner for Human Rights to monitor and prevent human rights violations from occurring and to facilitate the return of refugees. It was also noted that land mines had caused disruption to the civilian population and other humanitarian efforts.

It was reaffirmed that UNAMIR would:^[2]

(a) protect refugees, displaced persons and civilians at risk;

(b) provide security and support to facilitate humanitarian aid operations;

(c) help achieve national reconciliation;

(d) contribute to the security of International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda personnel and human rights officers;

(e) assist in the training and establishment of a new police force.

The Government of Rwanda was urged to continue co-operation with UNAMIR and allow unimpeded access to all areas of the country. UNAMIR's efforts to increase its radio broadcasting capabilities was welcomed, as were the efforts of Member States, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations with regards to humanitarian assistance.

The Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali was asked to make recommendations concerning the establishment of a mine clearance programme and to notify the Council of any adjustment in the logistic and personnel requirements of UNAMIR. He was required to report by 9 February 1995 and 9 April 1995 on UNAMIR's mandate and the situation in the country. Finally, the international community was called upon to provide resources to the Rwandan government.

References

^ Lijn, Jair Van Der (2006). Walking the tightrope: do UN peacekeeping operations actually contribute to durable peace?. Rozenberg Publishers. p. 375. ISBN 978-90-361-0037-3.
^ Kleine-Ahlbrandt, Stephanie T. E. (1996). The protection gap in the international protection of internally displaced persons: the case of Rwanda. Université de Genève, Institut universitaire de hautes études internationales. p. 80.