Abstract
S/RES/906 (1994) 25 March 1994
RESOLUTION 906 (1994)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 3354th meeting,
on 25 March 1994
The Security Council,
Reaffirming its resolutions 849 (1993) of 9 July 1993, 854 (1993) of 6 August 1993, 858 (1993) of 24 August 1993, 876 (1993) of 19 October 1993, 881 (1993) of 4 November 1993, 892 (1993) of 22 December 1993, 896 (1994) of 31 January 1994 and 901 (1994) of 4 March 1994,
Having considered the reports of the Secretary-General on the situation in… [read more] Abkhazia (Republic of Georgia) of 3 March 1994 (S/1994/253) and 18 March 1994 (S/1994/312 and Add.1),
Regretting that no agreement on a political settlement and on the return of refugees and displaced persons has so far been reached in the negotiations between the Georgian and Abkhaz sides,
Welcoming the letter from the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Georgia of 24 March 1994 (S/1994/343) informing of the readiness of the Georgian Government to continue the negotiations on a comprehensive political settlement,
Stressing again the grave situation in the Republic of Georgia created by the presence of large numbers of persons displaced from Abkhazia, Republic of Georgia,
Deploring in particular the violence which occurred in early February,
1. Takes note of the reports of the Secretary-General of 3 and 18 March 1994 (S/1994/253 and S/1994/312);
2. Calls upon once again all concerned to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia;
3. Stresses the right of all refugees and displaced persons to return to their homes in secure conditions, throughout Abkhazia, Republic of Georgia, and urges the parties to come to an expeditious agreement with a view to facilitating the effective realization of this right;
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4. Urges also the parties to resume the negotiations as soon as possible and to achieve substantive progress towards a political settlement, including on the political status of Abkhazia, respecting fully the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia, based on the principles set out in its previous resolutions, so that the Security Council may adequately consider the possible establishment of a peace-keeping force in Abkhazia, Republic of Georgia;
5. Encourages donor States to assist the Republic of Georgia to enable it to overcome the consequences of the conflict, and to make contributions in response to the United Nations humanitarian appeal;
6. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) for an additional interim period terminating on
3 0 June 19 94;
7. Urges the parties to take all necessary steps to ensure the security of UNOMIG personnel and its freedom of movement throughout the territory of the Republic of Georgia;
8. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on whatever progress is made in the negotiations as soon as it is achieved, and in any case no later than 21 June 1994, and on the situation on the ground, with special attention to circumstances which might warrant a peace-keeping force and on the modalities for such a force;
9. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter. [^]