11. Decides to remain seized of the matter until a peaceful solution is achieved.
Adopted unanimously at the 3039th meeting.
Decisions
In a letter dated 3 February 1992,177 addressed to the President of the Security Council, for the attention of the members of the Council, the Secretary-General enclosed a letter dated 31 January 1992178 from the Charge d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations transmitting the text of a letter from the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany addressed to the SecretaryGeneral, and requesting that that letter be brought to the attention of the members of the Council. The letter referred to the great danger which the mining of the entire territory of northern Somalia constituted for the civilian population, and stated that the German non-governmental organization Komitee Kap Anamur had asked the German Government to support a mine-clearing programme which was already being implemented by Komitee Kap Anamur. In particular, the Committee had asked for the provision of two demilitarized mine-clearing tanks. The German Government was ready to grant that request and assumed that that humanitarian measure did not conflict with the provisions of Council resolution 733 (1992).
In a letter dated 5 February 1992,179 the President of the Security Council informed the Secretary-General as follows:
"I have the honour to inform you that your letter dated 3 February 1992177 transmitting a communication from the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany has been brought to the attention of the members of the Council. They have taken note of the intention of the German Government and have no objection thereto."
The situation in Somalia
Decisions
At its 3060th meeting, on 17 March 1992, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Italy, Kenya, Nigeria and Somalia to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled:
"The situation in Somalia:
(a) "Letter dated 20 January 1992 from the Charge d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Somalia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/23445);3
(b) "Report of the Secretary-General (S/23693 and Corr.1)".3

At the same meeting, the Council also decided, at the

request

of the

representative

of

Morocco,

1 &J

to

extend

an

invitation to Mr. Engin Ansay, Permanent Observer of the

Organization of the Islamic Conference to the United Nations,

under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure.

At the same meeting, the Council also decided, at the request of the representative of Morocco,181 to extend an invitation to Mr. Aboul Nasr, Permanent Observer of the League of Arab States to the United Nations, under rule 39 of
the provisional rules of procedure.

Resolution 746 (1992) or 17 March 1992
The Security Council,
Considering the request by Somalia for the Security Council to consider the situation in Somalia,174
Reaffinning its resolution 733 (1992) of 23 January 1992,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 11 March 1992182 on the situation in Somalia,
Taking note of the signing at Mogadishu on 3 March 1992 of the cease-fire agreements,183 including agreements for the implementation of measures aimed at stabilizing the cease-fire through a United Nations monitoring mission,
Deeply regretting that the factions have not yet abided by their commitment to implement the cease-fire and thus have still not permitted the unimpeded provision and distribution of humanitarian assistance to the people in need in Somalia,
Deeply disturbed by the magnitude of the human suffering caused by the conflict and concerned that the continuation of the situation in Somalia constitutes a threat to international peace and security,
Bearing in mind that the factors described in paragraph 76 of the Secretary-General's report must be taken into account,
Cognizant of the importance of cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations in the context of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations,
Underlining the importance which it attaches to the international, regional and non-governmental organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, continuing to provide humanitarian and other relief assistance to the people of Somalia under difficult circumstances,
Expressing its appreciation to the regional organizations, including the Organization of African Unity, the League of Arab States and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, for their cooperation with the United Nations in the effort to resolve the Somali problem,

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2. Urges the Somali factions to honour their commitment under the cease-fire agreements signed at Mogadishu on 3 March 1992,183

Decision
At its 3069th meeting, on 24 April 1992, the Council decided to invite the representative of Somalia h' participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "111e situation in Somalia: report of the Secretary-C'JCneral (S/23829 and Add.l and 2)".43

3. Urges all the Somali factions to cooperate with the Secretary-General and to facilitate the delivery by the United Nations, its specialized agencies and other humanitarian organizations of humanitarian assistance to all those in need of it, under the supervision of the coordinator mentioned in resolution 733 (1992);
4. Requests the Secretary-General to pursue his humanitarian efforts in Somalia and to use all the resources at his disposal, including those of the relevant United Nations agencies, to address urgently the critical needs of the affected population in Somalia;
5. Appeals to all Member States and to all humanitarian organizations to contribute to and to cooperate with these humanitarian relief efforts;
6. Strongly supports the Secretary-General's decision urgently to dispatch a technical team to Somalia, accompanied by the Coordinator, in order to work within the framework and objectives outlined in paragraphs 73 and 74 of his report and to submit expeditiously a report to the Security Council on this matter;
7. Requests that the technical team also develop a highpriority plan to establish mechanisms to ensure the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance;
8. Calls on all parties, movements and factions in Mogadishu in particular, and in Somalia in general, to respect fully the security and safety of the technical team and the personnel of the humanitarian organizations and to guarantee their complete freedom ofmovement in and around Mogadishu and other parts of Somalia;

Resolution 751 (1992)
of 24 Aprll 1992
The Security Council,
Considering the request by Somalia for the Security Council to consider the situation in Somalia,174
ReafjimJing its resolutions 733 ( 1992) of 23 January 1992 and 746 (1992) of 17 March 1992,
Having considered the report of the Secrctary-C':reneral of 21 and 24 April 1992 on the situation in Somalia.184
Taking note of the signing of the cease-tire agreements in Mogadishu on 3 March 1992/83 including agreements for the implementation of measures aimed at stabilizing the cease-tire through a United Nations monitoring mission.
Taking note also of the signing of letters nf agreement in Mogadishu, Hargeisa and Kismayo on the mechanism for monitoring the cease-fire and arrangements for the equitable and effective distribution of humanitarian assistance in and around Mogadishu/85
Deeply disturbed by the magnitude of the human suffering caused by the conflict and concerned that the continuation of the situation in Somalia constitutes a threat to international peace and security,
Cognizant of the importance of cooperation hctwecn the United Nations and regional organizations in the context of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations,

9. Calls upon the Secretary-General to continue, in close cooperation with the Organization ofAfrican Unity, the League of Arab States and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, his consultations with all Somali parties, movements and factions towards the convening of a conference for national reconciliation and unity in Somalia;
10. Calls upon all Somali parties, movements and factions to cooperate fully with the Secretary-General in the implementation of the present resolution;
11. Decides to remain seized of the matter until a peaceful solution is achieved.
Adopted unanimously at the 3060th meeting.

Underlining the importance which it attaches to the international, regional and non-governmental organizations. including the International Committee of the Red Cross, continuing to provide humanitarian and other relief assistance to the people of Somalia under difficult circumstances,
Expressing its appreciation to the regional organizations, including the Organization of African Unity. the League of Arab States and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, for their cooperation with the United Nations in the effort to resolve the Somali problem,
L Takes note with appreciation of the report of the Secretary-General of 21 and 24 April 1992 on the situation in Somalia; 184

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