Resolution 1078 (1996) / adopted by the Security Council at its 3710th meeting, on 9 November 1996.
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SymbolS/RES/1078(1996)
TitleResolution 1078 (1996) / adopted by the Security Council at its 3710th meeting, on 9 November 1996.
Other titles
Security Council resolution 1078 (1996) [requesting the Secretary-General to make all necessary arrangements to convene an international conference for peace, security and development in the Great Lakes region]
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Summary
Calls upon all States in the region to create the conditions necessary for the speedy and peaceful resolution of the crisis, and urges all parties to engage in a process of political dialogue and negotiation without delay; welcomes the Secretary-General's letter dated 7 Nov. 1996 including, in particular, his proposal that a multinational force be set up for humanitarian purposes in eastern Zaire; strongly urges Member States to prepare the necessary arrangements, in consultation with the States concerned, to allow the immediate return of humanitarian organizations and the safe delivery of humanitarian aid; requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with the relevant parties and with the States concerned: (a) to draw up a concept of operations and framework for a humanitarian task force, with military assistance if necessary, drawing initially on immediately available contributions from Member States; (b) to seek the cooperation of the Government of Rwanda in, and to ensure international support for, further measures, including the deployment of additional international monitors, as appropriate; (c) to report to the Council with recommendations no later than 20 Nov. 1996; invites the Secretary-General, in close consultation with OAU, the States concerned, and in the light of the recommendations of his Special Envoy, to d etermine the modalities of the convening of an international conference for peace, security and development in the Great Lakes region and to make all necessary arrangements to convene such a conference.
Action note1996-11-09
Vote summary
Adopted unanimously, 3710th meeting
DraftS/1996/921
Meeting record
S/PV.3710
Agenda information
S/51 [195] GREAT LAKES REGION (AFRICA)--REGIONAL SECURITY
S/51 [197] ZAIRE SITUATION
S/51 [197] ZAIRE SITUATION
Date[New York] : UN, 9 Nov. 1996.
Description
4 p.
Notes
Requests the Secretary-General to make all necessary arrangements to convene an international conference for peace, security and development in the Great Lakes region.