Requests the Government of El Salvador and the insurgent forces to adopt measures conducive to the humanization of the conflict by observing scrupulously the Geneva Convention of 1949 and the Additional Protocols thereto, of 1977; requests all States to refrain from intervening in the internal situation in El Salvador and, instead of helping in any way to prolong and intensify the war, to encourage the continuation of the dialogue until a just and lasting peace is achieved; regrets that the dialogue initiated in Oct. 1984 between the Government of El Salvador and the opposing forces continues to be interrupted and recommends the early resumption of open and generous talks so that through sincere dialogue they may be able, in accordance with the joint communiqué issued at La Palma, to reach a negotiated comprehensive political settlement; requests all States to collaborate in the reception of refugees and to support the autonomous organizations dealing with displaced persons within El Salvador, and requests the Government of that country to grant facilities to Salvadorians wishing to return to their homes; calls upon the competent authorities in El Salvador to make the national legislation compatible with the provisions contained in the international instruments on human rights binding on the Government of that country; appeals to the Government of El Salvador, as well as to other parties concerned, to continue to co-operate with the Special Representative of the Commission on Human Rights.

Adopted 110-0-40, 97th plenary meeting

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Adopted at the 97th plenary meeting, 4 Dec. 1986.
In: Resolutions and decisions adopted by the General Assembly during its 41st session, 16 September-19 December 1986. - A/41/53. - 1987. - p. 205-206. - (GAOR, 41st sess., Suppl. no. 53).