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SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 365.02
UNITED NATIONS SANCTIONS (RWANDA) 
REGULATIONS
12th July, 1994
LEGAL NOTICE 79 of 1994.
Citation.
Sanctions (Rwanda) Regulations.
Interpretation.
Cap. 365.
"aircraft" includes a helicopter;
"designated goods" means any arms and related materials of all
types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and
equipment, paramilitary police equipment and spare parts for the
aforementioned, whether originating in Malta or not.
Text of resolution.
number 918 adopted by the Security Council of the United Nations
on the 17th May, 1994 is published in the English language in the
Schedule.
Application of 
sanctions.
4. The sale or supply by whatever means of designated goods
by any person in Malta or by any citizen or permanent resident of
Malta, whether in Malta or elsewhere, to any person or body in
Rwanda or to any person or body for the purpose of any business
carried on in or operated from Rwanda, is prohibited.
Claims affecting 
rights prior to 
adoption of 
resolution.
5. Notwithstanding any other law, no claim shall lie at the
instance of the Government of Rwanda or of any person in
connection with any rights or obligations conferred or imposed by
an international agreement or any contract or transaction entered
into or any licence or permit granted prior to the adoption of the
resolution mentioned in regulation 3, or in connection with any
rights or obligations related thereto, where the performance of
those rights or obligations was affected by the measures imposed
by the said resolution or as a result of these regulations.
Punishments.
shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a
fine ( multa ) not exceeding fifty thousand liri.
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SCHEDULE
(Regulation 3)
RESOLUTION 918 (1994) ADOPTED BY THE SECURITY COUNCIL
AT ITS 3377th MEETING, ON 17 MAY 1994
The Security Council ,
Reaffirming  all its previous resolutions on the situation in Rwanda, in particular
its resolution 872 (1993) of 5 October 1993 by which it established the United
Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR), its resolution 909 (1994) of 5
April 1994 which extended the mandate of UNAMIR until 29 July 1994, and its
resolution 912 (1994) of 21 April 1994 by which it adjusted the mandate of
UNAMIR,
Recalling  the statements made by the president of the Council on 7 April 1994 (S/
PRST/1994/16) and 30 April 1994 (S/PRST/1994/21),
Having considered  the report of the Secretary-General dated 13 May 1994 (S/
1994/565),
Reaffirming  its resolution 868 (1993) of 29 September 1993 on the security of
United Nations operations,
Strongly condemning  the ongoing violence in Rwanda and particularly
condemning the very numerous killings of civilians which have taken place in
Rwanda and the impunity with which armed individuals have been able to operate
and continue operating therein,
Stressing  the importance of the Arusha Peace Agreement to the peaceful
resolution of the conflict in Rwanda and the necessity for all parties to recommit
themselves to its full implementation,
Commending  the efforts of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and its
organs, as well as the efforts of the Tanzanian Facilitator, in providing diplomatic,
political, and humanitarian support for the implementation of the relevant
resolutions of the Council,
Deeply concerned  that the situation in Rwanda, which has resulted in the death of
many thousands of innocent civilians, including women and children, the internal
displacement of a significant percentage of the Rwandan population, and the massive
exodus of refugees to neighbouring countries, constitutes a humanitarian crisis of
enormous proportions,
Expressing once again  its alarm at continuing reports of systematic, widespread
and flagrant violations of international humanitarian law in Rwanda, as well as other
violations of the rights to life and property,
Recalling  in this context that the killing of members of an ethic group with the
intention of destroying such a group, in whole or in part, constitutes a crime
punishable under international law,
Strongly urging  all parties to cease forthwith any incitement, especially through
the mass media, to violence or ethnic hatred,
Recalling also  its request to the Secretary-General to collect information on the
responsibility for the tragic incident that resulted in the death of the Presidents of
Rwanda and Burundi,
Recalling further  that it had requested the Secretary-General to make proposals
for the investigation of reports of serious violations of international humanitarian
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law during the conflict,
Underlining  the urgent need for coordinated international action to alleviate the
suffering of the Rwandan people and to help restore peace in Rwanda, and in this
connection welcoming cooperation between the United Nations and the OAU as well
as with countries of the region, especially the facilitator of the Arusha peace process,
Desiring  in this context to expand the mandate of UNAMIR for humanitarian
purposes, and  stressing  the importance it attaches to the support and cooperation of
the parties for the successful implementation of all aspects of that mandate.
Reaffirming  its commitment to the unity and territorial integrity of Rwanda,
Recognizing  that the people of Rwanda bear ultimate responsibility for national
reconciliation and reconstruction of their country,
Deeply disturbed  by the magnitude of the human suffering, caused by the conflict
and  concerned  that the continuation of the situation in Rwanda constitutes a threat
to peace and security in the region,
A
1. Demands  that all parties to the conflict immediately cease hostilities, agrees
to a cease-fire, and bring an end to the mindless violence and carnage engulfing
Rwanda;
2. Welcomes  the report of the Secretary-General dated 13 May 1994 (S/1994/
565);
3. Decides  to expand UNAMIR’s mandate under resolution 912 (1994) to
include the following additional responsibilities within the limits of the resources
available to it:
( a ) To contribute to the security and protection of displaced persons,
refugees and civilians at risk in Rwanda, including through the
establishment and maintenance, where feasible, of secure humanitarian
areas;
( b ) To provide security and support for the distribution of relief supplies
and humanitarian relief operations;
4. Recognizes  that UNAMIR may be required to take action in self-defence
against persons or groups who threaten protected sites and populations, United
Nations and other humanitarian personnel or the means of delivery and distribution
of humanitarian relief;
5. Authorizes  in this context an expansion of the UNAMIR force level up to
5,500 troops;
6. Requests  the Secretary-General, as recommended in his report, and as a first
phase, immediately to redeploy to Rwanda the UNAMIR military observers
currently in Nairobi and to bring up to full strength the elements of the mechanized
infantry battalion currently in Rwanda;
7. Further requests  the Secretary-General to report as soon as possible on the
next phase of UNAMIR’s deployment including,  inter alia , on the cooperation of the
parties, progress towards a cease-fire, availability of resources and the proposed
duration of the mandate for further review and action, as required, by the Council;
8. Encourages  the Secretary-General to accelerate his efforts, in conjunction
with the Secretary-General of the OAU, to obtain from Member States the necessary
personnel to enable deployment of the expanded UNAMIR to proceed urgently;
9. Invites  Member States to respond promptly to the Secretary-General’s
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request for the resources required, including logistical support capability for rapid
deployment of the UNAMIR expanded force level and its support in the field;
10. Strongly urges  all parties in Rwanda to cooperate fully with UNAMIR in
the implementation of its mandate and in particular in ensuring its freedom of
movement and the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance, and  further calls
upon  them to treat Kigali airport as a neutral zone under the control of UNAMIR;
11. Demands  that all parties in Rwanda strictly respect the persons and
premises of the United Nations and other organizations serving in Rwanda, and
refrain from any acts of intimidation or violence against personnel engaged in
humanitarian and peace-keeping work;
12. Commends  the efforts of States, United Nations agencies and non-
governmental organizations which have provided humanitarian and other assistance,
encourages  them to continue and increase such assistance, and urges others to
provide such assistance;
B
Determining  that the situation in Rwanda constitutes a threat to peace and
security m the region,
Acting  under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
13. Decides  that all States shall prevent the sale or supply to Rwanda by their
nationals or from their territories or using their flag vessels or aircraft of arms and
related  matériel  of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles
and equipment, paramilitary police equipment and spare parts;
14. Decides   also  to establish, in accordance with rule 28 of the provisional rules
of procedure of the Security Council, a Committee of the Security Council
consisting of all the members of the Council, to undertake the following tasks and to
report on its work to the Council with its observations and recommendations:
( a ) To seek from all States information regarding the action taken by them
concerning the effective implementation of the embargo imposed by
paragraph 13 above;
( b ) To consider any information brought to its attention by States
concerning violations of the embargo, and in that context to make
recommendations to the Council on ways of increasing the effectiveness
of the embargo;
( c ) To recommend appropriate measures in response to violations of the
embargo imposed by paragraph 13 above and provide information on a
regular basis to the Secretary-General for general distribution to
Member States;
15. Calls upon  all States,  including States  not Members of the United Nations,
and international organizations to act strictly in accordance with the provisions of
the present resolution, notwithstanding the existence of any rights or obligations
conferred or imposed by any international agreement or any contract entered into or
any licence or permit granted prior to the date of the adoption of this resolution;
16. Decides  that the provisions set forth in paragraphs 13 and 15 above do not
apply to activities related to UNAMIR and UNOMUR;
17. Requests  the Secretary-General to provide all necessary assistance to the
Committee and to make the necessary arrangements in the Secretariat for the
purpose;
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18. Requests  the Secretary-General to present a report as soon as possible on
the investigation of serious violations of international humanitarian law committed
in Rwanda during the conflict;
19. Invites  the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, in
coordination with the OAR and countries in the region, to continue their efforts to
achieve a political settlement in Rwanda within the framework of the Arusha Peace
Agreement;
20. Decides  to keep the situation in Rwanda under constant review and requests
the Secretary-General to report further, including on the humanitarian situation,
within five weeks of the adoption of this resolution and again in good time before the
expiration of the current mandate of UNAMIR;
21. Decides  to remain actively seized of the matter. 
