A/RES/50/86 Page 2 Welcoming the success of the United Nations Mission in Haiti and the contributions of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and his staff to that success, Welcoming also the continued efforts by States to provide humanitarian assistance and technical cooperation to the people of Haiti, Supporting fully the contribution of the International Civilian Mission to Haiti and the United Nations Mission in Haiti in the establishment of a climate of freedom and tolerance propitious to the full observance of human rights and the full restoration of the constitutional democracy of Haiti, Paying tribute to the members and staff of the International Civilian Mission to Haiti for their contribution in accompanying the Haitian people in their efforts to return to constitutional order and democracy, Welcoming the continuous improvement in the situation of human rights in Haiti, Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General of 12 October 1995 on the situation of democracy and human rights in Haiti, 1/ 1. Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General, outlining the continuation until 7 February 1996 of the joint participation of the United Nations with the Organization of American States in the International Civilian Mission to Haiti, with the task of verifying full observance by Haiti of human rights and fundamental freedoms, in order to further the establishment of a climate of freedom and tolerance propitious to the consolidation of long-term constitutional democracy in Haiti and to contribute to the strengthening of democratic institutions; 2. Stands ready, upon consideration of a recommendation by the Secretary-General and at the request of the Haitian authorities, to extend the United Nations component of the International Civilian Mission to Haiti beyond 7 February 1996 in an appropriate resolution; 3. Expresses its full support for the International Civilian Mission to Haiti and trusts that the Government of Haiti will continue to afford it timely, complete and effective cooperation; 4. Commends the Haitian authorities on the progress accomplished in the advance of democracy, respect for human rights and the reconstruction of Haiti; 5. Pays tribute to the Haitian people in their ongoing quest for strong and lasting democracy, justice and economic prosperity; 6. Expresses its appreciation to those States participating in the United Nations Mission in Haiti and those that have accompanied the Haitian people in their efforts to return to constitutional order and democracy; 7. Expresses its confidence that the forthcoming presidential elections will further strengthen democracy in Haiti; 1/ A/50/548. /...