United Nations Security Council resolution 892, adopted unanimously on 22 December 1993, after reaffirming resolutions

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(1993),

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(1993),

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(1993), 876 (1993) and 881 (1993) on the Georgian–Abkhazian war and Resolution 868 (1993) concerning the safety of United Nations peacekeepers, the council discussed the phased deployment of 50 military observers in

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. The council welcomed the memorandum of understanding between Georgia and

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, stating that the increased international presence in the zone of conflict would help ensure peace. The council also took note of talks held in Moscow and the intention to re-enter negotiations in

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on 11 January 1994 to resolve the conflict. Progress was being made in the talks and this justified the deployment of additional United Nations military observers. However at the same time concern was expressed at the humanitarian situation in Georgia and at the number of displaced persons and

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s. After approving the phased deployment of 50 military observers, the intention of the Secretary-General

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to send more observers in case the situation improved was noted. The council would review the mandate of the

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(UNOMIG) based on the progress of the negotiations. In this regard, the parties were urged to abide by their commitments in the memorandum of understanding and

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agreement and ensure the safety of UNOMIG personnel, welcoming

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's assistance in this area. The resolution concluded by urging the return of refugees and the provision of

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to the civilian population, while donor countries were asked to make contributions to the United Nations humanitarian appeal.

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Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
{{UNSCR 1993 0892 Abkhaz–Georgian conflict 1993 in Georgia (country) 1993 in Abkhazia 0892 December 1993 events

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