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UNITED
NATIONS
General Assembly
Distr.
GENERAL
A/RES/52/174
19 February 1998
Fifty-second session
Agenda item 44
RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
[without reference to a Main Committee (A/52/L.65 and Add.1)]
52/174. The situation of democracy and human rights in Haiti
The General Assembly,
Having considered the item entitled "The situation of democracy and human rights in Haiti",
Recalling all its relevant resolutions, as well as those adopted on the question by the Security Council,
the Economic and Social Council and the Commission on Human Rights,
Taking note of Security Council resolution 1141 (1997) of 28 November 1997, in which the Council
decided to establish the United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti,
Taking note also of the relevant resolutions adopted on the question by the Organization of American
States,
Reaffirming that the goal of the international community remains the full observance of human rights
and fundamental freedoms and the promotion of social and economic development in Haiti,
Paying tribute to the Haitian people in their ongoing quest for strong and lasting democracy, justice and
economic prosperity,
Reaffirming its support for the people and the Government of Haiti and their efforts to advance
democracy, respect for human rights and the reconstruction of Haiti,
Taking note of the postponement of the second round of partial elections, and expressing the hope that
the Haitian people will shortly be able to once again express themselves through free and fair elections,
Strongly supporting the continuing leadership of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the
Secretary-General of the Organization of American States in the efforts of the international community in
furthering political progress in Haiti,
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