RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS ON THE QUESTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN CYPRUS

The Commission of Human Rights,
Guided by the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations,
Mindful of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the relevant international instruments in particular the provisions of the Geneva Conventions of August 1949,
Bearing in mind General Assembly resolution 3212 (XXIX),
Alarmed by the continuation of the Cyprus crisis,
Expressing the hope that negotiations now under way in Cyprus and referred to in paragraph 4 of General Assembly resolution 3212 (XXIX) will also help to alleviate human suffering on the island,

1. Calls upon all parties concerned to adhere strictly to the principles of the United Nations Charter, international instruments in the field of human rights, and the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council and to undertake urgent measures for the return of all refugees to their homes in safety;
2. Calls for the intensification of efforts aimed at tracing and accounting for missing persons;
3. Expresses its support for the General Assembly's request to the Secretary-General to continue to lend his good offices to the parties concerned and to provide United Nations humanitarian assistance to all parts of the population in Cyprus;
4. Requests the Secretary-General to provide the Commission on Human Rights at its thirty-second session with the information relevant to the implementation of the present resolution.
   Adopted at the 1305th meeting, without a vote.

The Commission of Human Rights,
Guided by the principles and purposes of the United Nations,
Mindful of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the relevant international instruments in particular the provisions of the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949,
Noting General Assembly resolutions 3395(XXX) and 3450(XXX), Reaffirming its resolution 4(XXXI) and deeply concerned by the lack of progress in its implementation,
Recalling resolution 1 (XXVII) of the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities,
Deeply concerned by the continuation of the Cyprus crisis and the continuing plight of the displaced persons in Cyprus,
Mindful of the need to solve the humanitarian problems and restore human rights in Cyprus without further delay,
Recommending to the communities to do their utmost to find a just and lasting peaceful solution to the Cyprus problem based on respect of the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus, which solution will also guarantee the full enjoyment in mutual confidence by the whole population of Cyprus of all human rights and fundamental freedoms,
Noting the report of the Secretary-General under General Assembly resolution 3450(XXX) and its own resolution 4(XXXI) and expressing appreciation therefor,
Appreciating the fact that the time factor has not enabled the Secretary-General to complete his task under General Assembly resolution 3450(XXX),

1. Renews its call upon the parties concerned to undertake urgent measures to facilitate the voluntary return of all refugees and displaced persons to their homes in safety and to settle all other aspects of the refugee problem;
2. Urges all parties to refrain from unilateral actions in contravention of the relevant United Nations resolutions, including changes in the demographic structure of Cyprus;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue and intensify his efforts under General Assembly resolution 3450(XXX) in respect of missing persons in Cyprus and calls upon the parties concerned to co-operate with the Secretary-General in the fulfilment of his task;
4. Requests the Secretary-General to provide the Commission on Human Rights at its thirty-third session with the information relevant to the implementation of the present resolution.
5. Decides to consider the question of human rights in Cyprus at its thirty-third second session.

Adopted at the 1369th meeting, without a vote.

The Commission of Human Rights,
Guided by the purposes and principles of the United Nations, Mindful of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other relevant international instruments in the field of human rights,
Noting General Assembly resolutions 3212(XXIX), 3395(XXX), 3450(XXX), 31/12, 32/13, 32/15 and 32/128,
Recalling its previous resolutions 4(XXXI) and 4 (XXXII),
Mindful of the need to restore human rights in Cyprus without delay,
Recommending to the communities to do their utmost to find a just and lasting peaceful solution to the Cyprus problem based on respect of the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus,
Noting with appreciation the report of the Secretary-General under General Commission decision 6(XXXIII) (E/CN. 4/1725),

1. Reiterates its previous calls for the full restoration of all human rights to the population of Cyprus, in particular to the refugees;
2. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for all his efforts and hopes that the agreement of 12 February 1977 towards reaching a solution of various aspects of the Cyprus problem may constitute an important step in the search for a lasting peaceful solution to the Cyprus problem;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to provide the Commission on Human Rights at its thirty-fifth session with information relevant to the implementation of the present resolution;
4. Decides to consider the question of human rights in Cyprus at its thirty-fifth session.

Adopted at the 1470th meeting, without a vote.

The Commission of Human Rights,
Guided by the purposes and principles of the United Nations,
Mindful of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other relevant international instruments in the field of human rights,
Noting General Assembly resolutions 3212 (XXIX) of 1 November 1974, 3395(XXX) of 20 November 1975, 3450(XXX) of 9 November 1975, 31/12 of 12 November 1976, 32/15 of 9 November 1977, 32/128 of 16 December 1977, 34/30 of 20 November 1979, 37/181 of 17 December 1982 and 37/253 of 13 May 1983,
Noting also Security Council resolutions on Cyprus and in particular resolutions 541(1983) of 18 November 1983 and 550(1984) of 11 May 1984,
Recalling its previous resolutions 4(XXXI) of 13 February 1975, 4(XXXII) of 27 February 1976 and 17(XXXIV) of 7 March 1978,
Mindful of the need to restore human rights in Cyprus without delay,
Reaffirming the basic human need of families to be informed without further delay, about the fate of their missing relatives, Alarmed by the fact that changes in the demographic structure of Cyprus are continuing with the influx of great numbers of settlers,
Recommending that the interested parties do their utmost to find a just and lasting solution to the Cyprus problem, based on respect for the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus and on the restoration and safeguarding of the human rights of all Cypriots,
Noting the report of the Secretary-General (E/CN. 4/1987/19) under Commission decision 1986/103 of 12 March 1986);

1. Reiterates its previous calls for the full restoration of all human rights to the population of Cyprus, in particular to the refugees;
2. Considers attempts to settle any part of Varosha by people other than its inhabitants as illegal and calls for the immediate cessation of such activities;
3. Calls for the tracing of and accounting for missing persons in Cyprus without any further delay;
4. Calls for the restoration and respect of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all Cypriots, including the freedom of movement, the freedom of settlement and the right to property;
5. Requests the Secretary-General to provide the Commission on Human Rights at its forty-fourth session, with information relevant to the implementation of the present resolution;
6. Decides to consider the question of human rights in Cyprus at its forty-fourth session.

Adopted at the 56th meeting by 25 votes to 3, with 15 abstentions.

1987/19 Violations of Human Rights in Cyprus

The Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities,
Gravely concerned about the continuation of gross and systematic violations of human rights in Cyprus,
Recalling its resolutions 1(XXVIII) and 8(XXXI) relating to the return of the refugees and displaced persons to their homes in safety and the full restoration of human rights in Cyprus, respectively, and regretting the delay in the implementation of these resolutions,
Recognizing that the Secretary-General is seized with the question of resolving the Cyprus problem,
Disturbed by the lack of any success of the Ad Hoc Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus, after so many years of deliberations, to discover the fate of the missing persons in Cyprus,
Expressing its concern about the anguish and sorrow of the families of the missing persons of Cyprus, who have the right to know the fate of their relatives,
Further disturbed by the statement made during the consideration of this item at the present session concerning the implantation of thousands of settlers from Turkey in the occupied territories in Cyprus,
Considering that the withdrawal of all foreign armed forces from the Republic of Cyprus will contribute to the restoration of human rights and fundamental freedoms of all Cypriots,

1. Demands the full restoration of all human rights to the whole population of Cyprus, including the freedom of movement, the freedom of settlement and the right to property;
2. Expresses its great concern and anguish about the fate of the missing persons;
3. Expresses its concern also at the policy and practice of the implantation of settlers in the occupied territories of Cyprus which constitute a form of colonialism and attempt to change illegally the demographic structure of Cyprus;
4. Decides that the question of human rights in Cyprus should be considered in the context of item 4 of the agenda for its fortieth session.

Adopted at its 35th session by 16 votes to none with 3 abstentions.

The Commission of Human Rights, Guided by the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations,
Mindful of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the relevant international instruments in particular the provisions of the Geneva Conventions of August 1949, Bearing in mind General Assembly resolution 3212 (XXIX),
Alarmed by the continuation of the Cyprus crisis,
Expressing the hope that negotiations now under way in Cyprus and referred to in paragraph 4 of General Assembly resolution 3212 (XXIX) will also help to alleviate human suffering on the island,

1. Calls upon all parties concerned to adhere strictly to the principles of the United Nations Charter, international instruments in the field of human rights, and the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council and to undertake urgent measures for the return of all refugees to their homes in safety;
2. Calls for the intensification of efforts aimed at tracing and accounting for missing persons;
3. Expresses its support for the General Assembly's request to the Secretary-General to continue to lend his good offices to the parties concerned and to provide United Nations humanitarian assistance to all parts of the population in Cyprus;
4. Requests the Secretary-General to provide the Commission on Human Rights at its thirty-second session with the information relevant to the implementation of the present resolution.

Adopted at the 1305th meeting, without a vote.

The Commission of Human Rights, Guided by the principles and purposes of the United Nations, Mindful of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the relevant international instruments in particular the provisions of the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949,
Noting General Assembly resolutions 3395(XXX) and 3450(XXX),
Reaffirming its resolution 4(XXXI) and deeply concerned by the lack of progress in its implementation, Recalling resolution 1 (XXVII) of the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities,
Deeply concerned by the continuation of the Cyprus crisis and the continuing plight of the displaced persons in Cyprus,
Mindful of the need to solve the humanitarian problems and restore human rights in Cyprus without further delay,
Recommending to the communities to do their utmost to find a just and lasting peaceful solution to the Cyprus problem based on respect of the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus, which solution will also guarantee the full enjoyment in mutual confidence by the whole population of Cyprus of all human rights and fundamental freedoms,
Noting the report of the Secretary-General under General Assembly resolution 3450(XXX) and its own resolution 4(XXXI) and expressing appreciation therefor,
Appreciating the fact that the time factor has not enabled the Secretary-General to complete his task under General Assembly resolution 3450(XXX),

1. Renews its call upon the parties concerned to undertake urgent measures to facilitate the voluntary return of all refugees and displaced persons to their homes in safety and to settle all other aspects of the refugee problem;
2. Urges all parties to refrain from unilateral actions in contravention of the relevant United Nations resolutions, including changes in the demographic structure of Cyprus;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue and intensify his efforts under General Assembly resolution 3450(XXX) in respect of missing persons in Cyprus and calls upon the parties concerned to co-operate with the Secretary-General in the fulfilment of his task;
4. Requests the Secretary-General to provide the Commission on Human Rights at its thirty-third session with the information relevant to the implementation of the present resolution.
5. Decides to consider the question of human rights in Cyprus at its thirty-third second session.

Adopted at the 1369th meeting, without a vote.

The Commission of Human Rights, Guided by the purposes and principles of the United Nations,
Mindful of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other relevant international instruments in the field of human rights,
Noting General Assembly resolutions 3212(XXIX), 3395(XXX), 3450(XXX), 31/12, 32/13, 32/15 and 32/128,
Recalling its previous resolutions 4(XXXI) and 4 (XXXII),
Mindful of the need to restore human rights in Cyprus without delay,
Recommending to the communities to do their utmost to find a just and lasting peaceful solution to the Cyprus problem based on respect of the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus,
Noting with appreciation the report of the Secretary-General under General Commission decision 6(XXXIII) (E/CN. 4/1725),

1. Reiterates its previous calls for the full restoration of all human rights to the population of Cyprus, in particular to the refugees;
2. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for all his efforts and hopes that the agreement of 12 February 1977 towards reaching a solution of various aspects of the Cyprus problem may constitute an important step in the search for a lasting peaceful solution to the Cyprus problem;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to provide the Commission on Human Rights at its thirty-fifth session with information relevant to the implementation of the present resolution;
4. Decides to consider the question of human rights in Cyprus at its thirty-fifth session.

The Commission of Human Rights, Guided by the purposes and principles of the United Nations,
Mindful of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other relevant international instruments in the field of human rights,
Noting General Assembly resolutions 3212 (XXIX) of 1 November 1974, 3395(XXX) of 20 November 1975, 3450(XXX) of 9 November 1975, 31/12 of 12 November 1976, 32/15 of 9 November 1977, 32/128 of 16 December 1977, 34/30 of 20 November 1979, 37/181 of 17 December 1982 and 37/253 of 13 May 1983,
Noting also Security Council resolutions on Cyprus and in particular resolutions 541(1983) of 18 November 1983 and 550(1984) of 11 May 1984,
Recalling its previous resolutions 4(XXXI) of 13 February 1975, 4(XXXII) of 27 February 1976 and 17(XXXIV) of 7 March 1978,
Mindful of the need to restore human rights in Cyprus without delay, Reaffirming the basic human need of families to be informed without further delay, about the fate of their missing relatives,
Alarmed by the fact that changes in the demographic structure of Cyprus are continuing with the influx of great numbers of settlers,
Recommending that the interested parties do their utmost to find a just and lasting solution to the Cyprus problem, based on respect for the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus and on the restoration and safeguarding of the human rights of all Cypriots,
Noting the report of the Secretary-General (E/CN. 4/1987/19) under Commission decision 1986/103 of 12 March 1986);

1. Reiterates its previous calls for the full restoration of all human rights to the population of Cyprus, in particular to the refugees;
2. Considers attempts to settle any part of Varosha by people other than its inhabitants as illegal and calls for the immediate cessation of such activities;
3. Calls for the tracing of and accounting for missing persons in Cyprus without any further delay;
4. Calls for the restoration and respect of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all Cypriots, including the freedom of movement, the freedom of settlement and the right to property;
5. Requests the Secretary-General to provide the Commission on Human Rights at its forty-fourth session, with information relevant to the implementation of the present resolution;
6. Decides to consider the question of human rights in Cyprus at its forty-fourth session. Adopted at the 56th meeting by 25 votes to 3, with 15 abstentions.