Resolution 859 (1993) / adopted by the Security Council at its 3269th meeting, on 24 August 1993.

Security Council resolution 859 (1993) [on a comprehensive political settlement of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina]

Calls for an immediate ceasefire and cessation of hostilities throughout the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina as essential for achieving a just and equitable political solution to the conflict; demands that all concerned facilitate the unhindered flow of humanitarian assistance, in particular to the safe areas in Bosnia and Herzegovina; demands that the safety and operational effectiveness of UNPROFOR and UNHCR personnel in Bosnia and Herzegovina be fully respected by all at all times; affirms: (a) the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina; (b) the fact that neither a change in the name of the State nor changes regarding the internal organization of the State would affect the continued membership of Bosnia and Herzegovina in UN; (c) the principles adopted by the London International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia; (d) the right of all displaced persons to return to their homes in safety; (e) the maintenance of Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as a united city and a multicultural, multi-ethnic and pluri-religious centre.

Adopted unanimously, 3269th meeting

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Calls for an immediate cease-fire and cessation of hostilities throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina and demands that all concerned facilitate the unhindered flow of humanitarian assistance.