"The members of the Security Council have considered the report of the Secretary-General of 19 December 1991 on his mission of good offices in C'yprus.122
"The members of the Council t;xpressed their deep gratitude to the Secretary-General for his long and tireless efforts in seeking a just and lasting solution to the Cyprus question. 'They noted with appreciation that thanks to his efforts, progress was made during this year towards achieving an overall framework agreem'"nt.
"1he members ofthe Council reaffin11ed the Council's position as expressed in its previous resolutions, especially in resolutions 649 (1990) of 12 March 1990 and 716 (1991) of 11 October 1991
"'The members of the Council were unanimous in endorsing the report and observations of the SecretaryGeneral. They fully shared h1s view that a solution of the Cyprus problem is long overdue. The mere maintenance of the status quo does not constitute a solution. They called on the leaders of the two <.:ommunities and (If Greece and

Turkey to devote their full energies to the early achievement of this objective.
'The members ofthe Council reiterated the Council's position that the convening of a high-level international meeting chaired by the Secretary-General in which the two communities and Greece and Turkey would participate represents an effective mechanism for concluding an overall framework agreement.
"The members of the Council requested the leaders of the two communities and of Greece and Turkey to cooperate fully with the Secretary-General in completing on an urgent basis the set of ideas on an overall framework agreement.
"'The members ofthe Council requested the SecretaryGeneral to report to the Security Council by April 1992 whether sufficient progress has been made to convene the high-levelinternationalmeetingand,shouldconditionsnotbe npe,to convey to the Council the setofideas as they will have evolved by that time with his asses.·;ment of the. situation."

LETIER DATED 2 APRIL 1991 F'ROM THE PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF TURKEY TO THE UNITF.ll NATIONS ADDRESSFD TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL

LETTER DATED 4 APRIL 1991 FROM THE CHARGE D'AFFAIRES A.I. OF THE PERMANENT MISSION OF FRANCE TO TilE l.INITED NATIONS ADDRE..'oiSED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL

Decision
At its 2982nd meeting,. on 5 April 1991, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Turkey to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled:
"Letter dated 2 April 1991 from the Permanent Representative of Turkey to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/22435);7

Recalling the provisions of Article 2, paragraph 7, of the C..'bartcr,
Gravely concerned by the repression of the Iraqi civilian population in many parts of Iraq, including most recently in Kurdish-populated areas, which led to a massive flow of refugees towards and across international frontiers and to crossborder incursions which threaten international peace and security in the region,
Deeply disturbed by the magnitude of the human suffering involved,

"Letter dated 4 April ;1991 from the Charge d'affaires a.i.
ofthe Permanent Mission of France to the United Nations
addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/22442)".7

Taking note of the letters dated 2 and 4 April 1991, respectively, from the representatives of Turkey and France to
the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council/23

Resolution 688 (1991)
or s April 1991
The Security Council,

Taking note also of the letters dated 3 and 4 April 1991 from the Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-Generai,U·

Mindful of its duties and its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations for the maintenance of international peace and securily,

Reaffirming the commitment of all Member States to respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Iraq and of all States in the region,

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Bearing in mind the report transmitted by the SecretaryGeneral on 20 March 1991,53
1. Condemns the repression of the Iraqi civilian population in many parts of Iraq, including most recently in Kurdishpopulated areas, the consequences of which threaten international peace and security in the region;
2. Demands that Iraq, as a contribution to removing the threat to international peace and security in the region, immediately end this repression, and in the same context expresses the hope that an open dialogue will take place to ensure that the human and political rights of all Iraqi citizens are respected;
3. Insists that Iraq allow immediate access by international humanitarian organizations to all those in need of assistance in all parts of Iraq and make available all necessary facilities for their operations;
4. Requests the Secretary-General to pursue his humanitarian efforts in Iraq and to report forthwith, if appropriate on

the basis of a further mission to the region, on the plight of the Iraqi civilian population, and in particular the Kurdish population, suffering from the repression in all its forms inflicted by the Iraqi authorities;
5. Also requests the Secretary-General to use all the resources at his disposal, including those of the relevant United Nations agencies, to address urgently the critical needs of the refugees and displaced Iraqi population;
6. Appeals to all Member States and to ail humanitarian organizations to contribute to these humanitarian relief efforts;
7. Demands that Iraq cooperate with the SecretaryGeneral to these ends;
8. Decides to remain seiZed of the matter.
Adopted at the 2982nd m«ting by 10 votes to 3 (Cuba, Yemen, Zimba~). with 2 abstentions (China, India).

CENTRAL AMERICA: EFFORTS TOWARDS PEACE12S

Decisions

At its 2986th meeting, on 6 May 1991, the Council
discussed the item entitled "Central America: efforts towards peace - report of the Secretary-General (S/22543)".7

In a letter dated 22 April 1991,116 the Secretary-General informed the Security Council that the tour of duty of Brigadier-General Lewis Mackemie, who had been serving as acting Chief Military Observer since 18 December 1990, would come to an end on 13 May 1991 and that following the usual consultations with the parties concemed, it was his intention to appoint Brigadier-General Victor Suanzes Pardo (Spain) to the post of Chief Military Observer of the United Nations Observer Group in Central America as from 13 May 1991, subject to extension of the mandate of the Group. The Government of Spain had informed the Secretary-General that it was prepared to make the services of Brigadier-General Suanzes available to the United Nations.

Resolution 691 (1991)
ot6 May 1991
The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 637 (1989) of 27 July 1989, 644 (1989) of 7 November 1989 and 675 (1990) of 5 November 1990, as well as the statement made by the President of the Security Council on its behalf on 7 November 1989,123
1. Approves the report of the Secretary-General of 29 April 1991;129

In a letter dated 24 April 1991,127 the President of the Council informed the Secretary-General as follows:
"I have the honour to inform you that your letter dated 22 April1991126 concerning your intention to appoint Brigadier-General Victor Suames Pardo (Spain) to the post of Chief Military Observer of the United Nations Observer Group in Central America has been brought to the attention ofthe members of the Security Council. They agree with the proposal contained in your letter."

2. Decides to extend, under its authority, the mandate of the United Nations Observer Group in Central America, as defined in resolution 644 (1989), for a further period of six months, that is until 7 November 1991, bearing in mind the report of the Secretary-General and the need to continue to monitor expenditures carefully during this period of increasing demands on peace-keeping resources;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security C'..ouncil fully informed of further developments and to report

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