The situation of democracy and human rights in Haiti : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly.

Decides to authorize the renewal of the mandate of the UN component of the International Civilian Mission to Haiti until 31 July 1997, according to the terms of reference and modalities under which the Mission is operating, with the possibility of a further decision to renew the Mission until 31 Dec. 1997, based upon the report of the Secretary-General; requests the Secretary-General to submit to the General Assembly regular reports on the implementation of the present resolution, including a report to be submitted not later than 30 June 1997 on the mandate and further extension of the International Civilian Mission to Haiti, taking into consideration the recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General to be submitted to the Security Council by 31 Mar. 1997 on the UN Support Mission in Haiti; reaffirms once again the commitment of the international community to continue its technical, economic and financial cooperation with Haiti in support of its economic and social development efforts and in order to strengthen Haitian institutions reponsible for dispensing justice and guaranteeing democracy, respect for human rights, political stability and economic development; requests the Secretary-General to continue to coordinate the efforts of the UN system in providing humanitarian aid and contributing to the development of Haiti; decides to keep under review at its 51st sessison the item entitled "The situation of democracy and human rights in Haiti".

Adopted without vote, 87th meeting

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Adopted at the 87th plenary meeting, 17 Dec. 1996.
Symbol on document: A/RES/51/196.