United Nations Security Council resolution 873, adopted unanimously on 13 October 1993, after recalling resolutions 841 (1993),

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(1993),

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(1993) and

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(1993), the council noted the continued obstruction of the arrival of the

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(UNMIH) and the failure of the

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to carry out their responsibilities and therefore reimposed

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against

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that were previously suspended. The decision was taken under

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, after the council learned of the failure of the military and police in not complying with the Governors Island Agreement and determined it to be a threat to international peace and security. The termination would come into effect at 23:59

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on 18 October 1993 unless the council heard that the parties were implementing the agreements. Funds that were frozen could be released at the request of

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or Prime Minister

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, and that the committee established in Resolution 841 would have the authority to grant exceptions to the prohibitions on a case-by-case basis. The resolution expressed the council's readiness to consider further measures if authorities and others in Haiti continue to impede UNMIH and its rights to

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and communication or others necessary to carry out its mandate.

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Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
{{UNSCR 1993 0873 1993 in Haiti 0873 United Nations Security Council sanctions regimes October 1993 events

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