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.
Resolution 637 went on to express its support for the
Esquipulas Peace Agreement and the Joint Declarations, calling upon the Presidents to continue their efforts to achieve a firm and lasting peace in Central America. It also appealed to countries with links and interests to the region to support the efforts, including those which support irregular forces and insurrectional movements in the area immediately halt the aid, with the exception of
humanitarian aid
Humanitarian aid is material and logistic assistance to people who need help. It is usually short-term help until the long-term help by the government and other institutions replaces it. Among the people in need are the homeless, refugees, and ...
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The council also supported the
Secretary-General in his efforts and requested him to keep them informed on developments in the situation.
See also
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Contras
The Contras were the various U.S.-backed and funded right-wing rebel groups that were active from 1979 to 1990 in opposition to the Marxist Sandinista Junta of National Reconstruction Government in Nicaragua, which came to power in 1979 fol ...
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History of Central America
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List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 601 to 700 (1987–1991)
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United Nations Observer Group in Central America
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 644
References
Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
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