| UN Security Council Resolution 888 | |
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| Date | 30 November 1993 |
| Meeting no. | 3,321 |
| Code | S/RES/888 (Document) |
| Subject | The situation in El Salvador |
Voting summary | 15 voted for None voted against None abstained |
| Result | Adopted |
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United Nations Security Council resolution 888, adopted unanimously on 30 November 1993, after recalling resolutions 637 (1989), 693 (1991), 714 (1991), 729 (1992), 784 (1992), 791 (1992) and 832 (1993), the Council expressed concern at aspects of the situation in El Salvador and extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador (ONUSAL) until 31 May 1994. [1]
United Nations Security Council resolution 637, adopted unanimously on 27 July 1989, after recalling Resolution 530 (1983) and Resolution 562 (1985) and numerous General Assembly resolutions, the Council commended the desire for peace in Central America noting the Joint Declaration made by the Presidents of Central American nations in 1988 and 1989.
United Nations Security Council resolution 693 of 20 May 1991 established the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador to verify the military-led government of El Salvador and the militia Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front's compliance with human rights in accordance with an agreement both parties signed in San Jose in 1990.
United Nations Security Council resolution 714, adopted unanimously on 30 September 1991, after recalling resolutions 637 (1989) and 693 (1991), the Council welcomed the recent signing of the New York Agreement by the Government of El Salvador and the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front to bring about an end to the ongoing civil war in El Salvador.
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The Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali had reported that the peace process in El Salvador had advanced, an announcement welcomed by the Council. However, concern was expressed at the delay in issues relating to the transfer of land, reintegration of ex-combatants, deployment of new police and the recommendations of the Commission on the Truth. There was also concern about recent violence and its implications for the peace process and the elections of March 1994, which may negatively affect the peace process if left unchecked. [2]
Boutros Boutros-Ghali was an Egyptian politician and diplomat who was the sixth Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) from January 1992 to December 1996. An academic and former Vice Foreign Minister of Egypt, Boutros-Ghali oversaw the UN over a period coinciding with several world crises, including the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Rwandan genocide. He was then the first Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie from 16 November 1997 to 31 December 2002.
Investigations by the Secretary-General and the Government of El Salvador into illegal armed groups and their possible association with the violence was welcomed. At the same time, the Security Council was concerned about the politically motivated murders of members of parties including the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) and the Alianza Republicana Nacionalista (ARENA). For the Council, El Salvador was in a critical phase and indicated that the elections should be held in a free, fair and peaceful atmosphere. In this regard, statements the presidential candidates concerning peace and stability were welcomed.
The government of El Salvador is a presidential representative democratic republic. The seat of the federal government is in San Salvador.
The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front is one of the two major political parties in El Salvador.
The Nationalist Republican Alliance is a conservative, right-wing political party of El Salvador. It was founded on 30 September 1981 by retired Salvadoran soldier Roberto D'Aubuisson and businesswoman Mercedes Gloria Salguero Gross. It defines itself as a political institution constituted by "Salvadorans who defend the democratic, republican, and representative system of government, the social market economy system and nationalism".
The Security Council condemned the recent violence in the country and the partial implementation of important acts of the peace agreement, calling on the Government of El Salvador and FMLN to make efforts to prevent political violence and fulfill their obligations under the peace accords. Support was reaffirmed for the Secretary-General, in co-operation with the Government of El Salvador concerning the opening of an investigation into illegal armed groups in El Salvador. All parties were also urged to co-operate with the Secretary-General's Special Representative and ONUSAL in implementing the peace accords.
The need to recover weapons from private individuals in opposition to the peace accords was stressed, while remaining issues relating to the implementation of a land transfer programme and reintegration programmes for ex-combatants from both sides were urged to be resolved. After extending ONUSAL's mandate until 31 May 1994, the Council concluded by requesting the Secretary-General to report on developments in El Salvador and the operations of ONUSAL so that its size and mandate could be reviewed for the period after the end of its current mandate.
A weapon, arm or armament is any implement or device that can be used with intent to inflict damage or harm. Weapons are used to increase the efficacy and efficiency of activities such as hunting, crime, law enforcement, self-defense, and warfare. In broader context, weapons may be construed to include anything used to gain a tactical, strategic, material or mental advantage over an adversary or enemy target.
