Resolution
The Council began by condemning the illegal military regime in Haiti after it had ignored agreements and refused to co-operate with the United Nations and Organization of American States (OAS). Concern was expressed at the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the country, violations of civil liberties and expulsion of staff from the International Civilian Mission.
The resolution recognised the extraordinary situation in Haiti, which required an exceptional response. It was determined that the regime in Haiti had failed to comply with Security Council resolutions and with the Governors Island peace agreement. The Council then authorised, under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, for Member States to form a multinational force under a joint command to facilitate the departure of the military leaders from Haiti, and for those elected to return to a secure and stable environment in which the peace agreement could be implemented. An advance team of no more than 60 personnel was established in order to co-ordinate and observe the multinational operations, requesting the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali to report back on developments relating to the advance team within 30 days.
Once the multinational force had completed its mission, UNMIH would take over its functions when a stable environment had been secured. After extending UNMIH's mandate for six months, it was decided to increase the size of the mission to 6,000 troops with the aim of completing it by February 1996. The safety of United Nations personnel and those from diplomatic missions and international humanitarian organisations would be guaranteed. Finally, international sanctions imposed on Haiti would be lifted once Aristide had been returned to power.
Resolution 940 was adopted by 12 votes to none, with two abstentions from Brazil and China, while Rwanda was not present when voting took place.
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