RESOLUTION 822 (1993)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3205th meeting,
on 30 April 1993

The Security Council,

Recalling the statements of the President of the Security Council of
29 January 1993 (S/25199) and of 6 April 1993 (S/25539) concerning the
Nagorny-Karabakh conflict,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General dated 14 April 1993
(S/25600),

Expressing its serious concern at the deterioration of the relations
between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan,

Noting with alarm the escalation in armed hostilities and, in particular,
the latest invasion of the Kelbadjar district of the Republic of Azerbaijan by
local Armenian forces,

Concerned that this situation endangers peace and security in the region,
Expressing grave concern at the displacement of a large number of civilians

and the humanitarian emergency in the region, in particular in the Kelbadjar
district,

Reaffirming the respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of all
States in the region,

Reaffirming also the inviolability of international borders and the
inadmissibility of the use of force for the acquisition of territory,

Expressing its support for the peace process being pursued within the
framework of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and deeply
concerned at the disruptive effect that the escalation in armed hostilities can
have on that process,

1. Demands the immediate cessation of all hostilities and hostile acts
with a view to establishing a durable cease-fire, as well as immediate
withdrawal of all occupying forces from the Kelbadjar district and other
recently occupied areas of Azerbaijan;

2. Urges the parties concerned immediately to resume negotiations for the
resolution of the conflict within the framework of the peace process of the
Minsk Group of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and refrain
from any action that will obstruct a peaceful solution of the problem;

3. Calls for unimpeded access for international humanitarian relief
efforts in the region, in particular in all areas affected by the conflict in
order to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population and reaffirms that
all parties are bound to comply with the principles and rules of international
humanitarian law;

4. Requests the Secretary~General, in consultation with the
Chairman-in-Office of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe as
well as the Chairman of the Minsk Group of the Conference to assess the
situation in the region, in particular in the Kelbadjar district of Azerbaijan,
and to submit a further report to the Council;

5. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
