Security Council resolution 1145 (1997) [on the establishment of a support group of civilian police monitors in the Danube region]
[Establishment of a support group of civilian police monitors in the Danube region]

Reiterates the continuing obligation of Croatia, under the Basic Agreement, to respect the highest standards of human rights and fundamental freedoms and to promote an atmosphere of confidence among local residents regardless of ethnic origin; reaffirms the right of all refugees and displaced persons originating from Croatia to return to their homes of origin; welcomes the fact that some progress has been made in the peaceful 2-way return of displaced persons and the return of refugees in the region, and calls upon the Government of Croatia to remove legal obstacles and other impediments to 2-way returns; stresses that the achievement of the long-term goals for the Region established by the Security Council depend upon the commitment of the Government of Croatia to the permanent reintegration of its Serb citizens and upon the vigilant and active role of the international community and, in this regard, welcomes the key role of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe; decides to establish, with effect from 16 Jan. 1998, a support group of 180 civilian police monitors, for a single period of up to 9 months as recommended by the Secretary-General, to continue to monitor the performance of the Croatian police in the Danube region, particularly in connection with the return of displaced persons; decides also that the support group will assume responsibility for those personnel of the UN Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium and UN-owned assets needed for its use in fulfilment of its mandate.

Adopted unanimously, 3843rd meeting

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Concerns the establishment of a support group of civilian police monitors in the Danube region.