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United Nations Security Council Resolution 940

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under US command to overthrow current leaders from Haiti, and for previous ones to return to an environment in which a United States agreement could be implemented. An advance team of no more than 60 personnel was established in order to co-ordinate and observe the American operations, requesting the
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Once the multinational force had completed its mission, UNMIH would take over its functions when a suitable environment had been secured. After extending UNMIH's mandate for six months, it was decided to increase the size of the mission to 6,000 troops with the aim of completing it by February 1996.
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strongly opposed the UN decision, saying "The Security Council's special powers should not be invoked in an indiscriminate manner in the name of a 'search for more rapid means' to respond to attacks on democracy, because it violates the basic principles of peaceful co-existence between nations and
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issued a 17-page report on the result of the intervention: the report noted the ongoing repression in Haiti, the complete lack of justice for victims of the September 1991 coup d'Ă©tat, the deteriorating economic situation, and the growing impatience of the Haitian people.
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The vote was the first time the United Nations sanctioned the use of an invading force to "restore democracy." It was also the first time the US has sought and gained UN approval for a military intervention in the Americas.
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in Haiti because it had refused to co-operate with the United Nations. Some concern was also expressed at the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the country, violations of
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initially offered to send four marine and infantry companies to join the U.S.-led invasion forces. However, after popular discontent over the decision,
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the week before the vote, Brazil's decision to abstain instead of oppose the resolution can clearly be seen to be the result of enormous U.S. pressure.
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said that the resolution furthers "the repeated attempts by the Security Council to amplify its powers beyond those which were granted it by the
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The resolution claimed an extraordinary situation in Haiti, which required an exceptional response. The Council then authorised, under
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said his country "will not support any military intervention, unilateral or multilateral."
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Pointing out that the situation in Haiti posed no threat to world peace and security,
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Legitimate governance in Africa: international and domestic legal perspectives
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to report back on developments relating to the advance team within 30 days.
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imposed on Haiti would be lifted once Aristide had been returned to power.
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and international humanitarian organisations would be guaranteed. Finally,
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Resolution 940 was controversially adopted by 12 votes to none, with two
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was not present when voting took place, most likely due to the ongoing
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Beyond sovereignty: collectively defending democracy in the Americas
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and expulsion of staff from the International Civilian Mission.
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List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 901 to 1000
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normal UN legal procedures." After a visit to Brazil from U.S.
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Many Latin American countries were opposed to the resolution.
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United Nations Security Council resolutions concerning Haiti
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Quashigah, Edward Kofi; Okafor, Obiora Chinedu (1999).
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The safety of United Nations personnel and those from
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