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UN Security Council
Resolution 894 |
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| Date: | 14 January 1994 |
| Meeting no.: | 3,329 |
| Code: | S/RES/894 (Document) |
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| Vote: | For: 15 Abs.: 0 Against: 0 |
| Subject: | South Africa |
| Result: | Adopted |
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| Security Council composition in 1994: | |
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| non-permanent members: | |
| ARG BRA CZE DJI ESP | |
| NGA NZL OMA PAK RWA | |
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| Flag of South Africa | |
United Nations Security Council Resolution 894, adopted unanimously on January 14, 1994, after recalling resolutions 765 (1992) and 772 (1992) on South Africa, the Council discussed various aspects relating to the upcoming general elections in the country.
The Security Council welcomed the progress towards a democratic, non-racial and united South Africa, and especially the establishment of the Transitional Executive Council, the Independent Electoral Commission and the agreement on a temporary constitution. The elections were to take place on April 27, 1994 and various laws passed provided a legal framework for it. Meanwhile, the United Nations Observer Mission in South Africa (UNOMSA) had contributed to the reduction in violence and the transition process, while the efforts of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), Commonwealth of Nations and European Union were praised. The Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali was asked to prepare for a potential role for the United Nations in the electoral process, and the request of the Transitional Executive Council concering the requirement of international observers to monitor the process was noted.[1]
Recommendations on the size and mandate of UNOMSA were agreed by the Council relating to peace promotion and reducing violence, urging all parties in South Africa to adhere to democratic principles and take part in the elections.[2] It also asked the parties to guarantee the safety of election observers and to take measures to end violence and intimidation. The intention of the Secretary-General to set up a Trust Fund to finance international observers was welcomed, deciding to remain seized of the matter until South Africa became a democratic, non-racial and united country.
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