A/RES/49/10 Page 4 Alarmed and concerned by the fact that the ongoing situation in the Serbian-controlled parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina is de facto allowing and promoting a state of occupation of these parts of the sovereign Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Emphasizing that the Serbian-controlled parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina must be reintegrated into the rest of the country, consistent with the peace proposal of the Contact Group, under the close supervision of the international community, Expressing its concern about the recently intensified siege of Sarajevo and other Bosnian cities and safe areas, which endangers the well-being and safety of their inhabitants, Reaffirming the character of Sarajevo as a multicultural, multi-ethnic and multi-religious centre, and the need to preserve its plurality and avoid its further destruction, Emphasizing the importance of the work of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Sarajevo towards its restoration and the overall reconstruction of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and calling upon all States to facilitate these efforts, Conscious that the grave situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to be a threat to international peace and security, 1. Strongly condemns the Bosnian Serb party for its refusal to accept the proposed territorial settlement, and demands that it immediately accept this settlement unconditionally and in full; 2. Commends the tireless efforts of the United Nations Protection Force, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other related agencies, and notes with the utmost appreciation all the individuals who have shown exemplary bravery and courage, those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in carrying out their commitments, and all those who continue to perform their duties faithfully; 3. Urges all parties to cooperate fully with the United Nations Protection Force in implementing its mandates, in particular those related to safe areas; 4. Demands that the Bosnian Serb party lift forthwith the siege of Sarajevo and other safe areas, as well as other besieged Bosnian towns, and urges the Secretary-General to direct the United Nations Protection Force to take necessary measures, in accordance with relevant Security Council resolutions, for the protection of the safe areas; 5. Condemns the continuing military activities of the Bosnian Serbs against the territory of the Republic of Croatia and their actions in cooperation with the Serb paramilitary units from the occupied territories of Croatia in launching coordinated attacks against the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and demands the immediate cessation of all such activities; /...