United Nations Security Council resolution 767, adopted unanimously on 24 July 1992, after reaffirming resolutions

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(1992),

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(1992) and 751 (1992), the Council noted the ongoing humanitarian efforts in

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by the United Nations and the deteriorating political situation in the country. The council requested the Secretary-General

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to make full use of all available means, including an urgent

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operation, in accelerating and facilitating the provision of

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to the affected population in Somalia who were at risk of mass

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. It also requested relevant parties, factions in movements in Somalia to help facilitate the humanitarian efforts by guaranteeing the safety and

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of humanitarian workers as well as assisting in the general stabilisation of the country. The resolution repeated similar demands applying to military observers of the

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. The council then discussed issues relating to a

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and cessation of hositilies, urging all parties, factions and movements concerned to cease fighting, requesting the Secretary-General to promote such a ceasefire. It welcomed co-operation by the

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and

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in attempting to resolve the situation, but also stressed the continuing need to enforce the

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on Somalia in place since Resolution 733. Finally, Resolution 767 supported the Secretary-General's decision to dispatch a technical team under direction of the Special Representative, affirming that all United Nations officials enjoy the privileges and immunities in accordance with the

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, further supporting his efforts to convene a national conference on reconciliation. It did not authorise additional military personnel to the region, but stated that it did not "exclude other measures to deliver humanitarian assistance to Somalia."

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