S/RES/1265 (1999)
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5.
Calls on States which have not already done so to consider ratifying
the major instruments of international humanitarian, human rights and refugee
law, and to take appropriate legislative, judicial and administrative measures
to implement these instruments domestically, drawing on technical assistance, as
appropriate, from relevant international organizations including the
International Committee of the Red Cross and United Nations bodies;
6.
Emphasizes the responsibility of States to end impunity and to
prosecute those responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity and serious
violations of international humanitarian law, affirms the possibility, to this
end, of using the International Fact-Finding Commission established by
Article 90 of the First Additional Protocol to the Geneva Conventions, reaffirms
the importance of the work being done by the ad hoc Tribunals for the former
Yugoslavia and Rwanda, stresses the obligation of all States to cooperate fully
with the Tribunals, and acknowledges the historic significance of the adoption
of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court which is open for
signature and ratification by States;
7.
Underlines the importance of safe and unhindered access of
humanitarian personnel to civilians in armed conflict, including refugees and
internally displaced persons, and the protection of humanitarian assistance to
them, and recalls in this regard the statements of its President of 19 June 1997
(S/PRST/1997/34) and 29 September 1998 (S/PRST/1998/30);
8.
Emphasizes the need for combatants to ensure the safety, security and
freedom of movement of United Nations and associated personnel, as well as
personnel of international humanitarian organizations, and recalls in this
regard the statements of its President of 12 March 1997 (S/PRST/1997/13) and
29 September 1998;
9.
Takes note of the entry into force of the Convention on the Safety of
United Nations and Associated Personnel of 1994, recalls the relevant principles
contained therein, urges all parties to armed conflicts to respect fully the
status of United Nations and associated personnel and, in this regard, condemns
attacks and the use of force against United Nations and associated personnel, as
well as personnel of international humanitarian organizations, and affirms the
need to hold accountable those who commit such acts;
10. Expresses its willingness to respond to situations of armed conflict
where civilians are being targeted or humanitarian assistance to civilians is
being deliberately obstructed, including through the consideration of
appropriate measures at the Council’s disposal in accordance with the Charter of
the United Nations, and notes, in that regard, the relevant recommendations
contained in the report of the Secretary-General;
11. Expresses its willingness to consider how peacekeeping mandates might
better address the negative impact of armed conflict on civilians;
12. Expresses its support for the inclusion, where appropriate, in peace
agreements and mandates of United Nations peacekeeping missions, of specific and
adequate measures for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of
ex-combatants, with special attention given to the demobilization and
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