Condemns the overthrow of the constitutionally elected President, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, the use of violence and military coercion and the subsequent deterioration of the situation of human rights in that country; condemns the recurrent human rights violations committed under the illegal government that took power following the coup of 29 Sept. 1991, in particular summary executions, arbitrary arrests and detentions, torture, searches without warrant, rape, restrictions on freedom of movement, expression, assembly and association and the repression of popular demonstrations calling for the return of President Aristide; calls the attention of the international community to the fate of the Haitian nationals who are fleeing the country; expresses its appreciation to UNHCR for the work it is doing in favour of the Haitian nationals; calls upon Member States and other international organizations to increase their humanitarian assistance to the people of Haiti, to support all efforts to resolve the problems of displaced persons and to encourage the strengthening of coordination among the UN specialized agencies and between UN and OAS.

Adopted without vote, 92nd meeting

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Adopted at the 92nd plenary meeting, 18 Dec. 1992.