United Nations Security Council Resolution 875

UN Security Council
Resolution 875
UN Security Council; Resolution 875
	USS Tempest (PC-2) patrolling as part of maritime embargo against Haiti
Date	16 October 1993
Meeting no.	3,293
Code	S/RES/875 (Document)
Subject	Haiti
Voting summary	15 voted for; None voted against; None abstained;
Result	Adopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members	China; France; Russia; United Kingdom; United States;
Non-permanent members	Brazil; Cape Verde; Djibouti; Hungary; Japan; Morocco; New Zealand; Pakistan; Spain; Venezuela;

United Nations Security Council resolution 875, adopted unanimously on 16 October 1993, after recalling resolutions 841 (1993), 861 (1993), 862 (1993), 867 (1993) and 873 (1993), the council, aware of the continued failure of parties in Haiti implement the Governors Island Agreement, widened international sanctions and imposed a naval blockade against the country.^[1]

The sanctions were a further measure aimed at removing the military junta in Haiti and restoring democracy.^[2] Acting under Chapter VII and Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter, the Council called upon member states to halt inward maritime shipping as necessary in order to inspect and verify their cargoes and destinations, as well as implement restrictions on petroleum and liquefied natural gas in accordance with previous resolutions.

The resolution concluded by stating that further measures would be taken if necessary to ensure compliance.

References

^ Manusama, Kenneth (2006). The United Nations Security Council in the post-cold war era: applying the principle of legality. Martinus Nijhoff Publishers. p. 230. ISBN 978-90-04-15194-9.
^ Lewis, Paul (17 October 1993). "Standoff in Haiti; U.N. Backs Use of Ships to Enforce Haiti Embargo". The New York Times.