Orders for Defence of Dutchbat and Protection of Refugees in Srebrenica
National Security Archive
As Srebrenica is falling on July 11, the acting commander of UNPROFOR Sarajevo (in Gen. Rupert Smith's absence) issues orders for the defense of the Dutchbat and the protection of refugees in Srebrenica - orders that are almost immediately overtaken by events. UNPROFOR is to enter into negotiations
Source: Orders for Defence of Dutchbat and Protection of Refugees in Srebrenica Date: Jul 11, 1995 Archive: ICTY Collection: Road to Dayton paved with genocide Nov 23, 2015
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| OUTGOING FAX NO: 1291/95 | DTG: 111827B July 1995 |
|---|---|
| TO: SECTOR NE INFO: CO DUTCHBAT |
FROM: HQ UNPROFOR ACTING COMMANDER MAJGEN H M. GOBILLIARD SIGNATURE: [Signature] |
| FAX NO: | FAX NO: 7234/7239 |
| ATTN: COMMANDER, COS, G3 CO |
FILE NO: 3206 DRAFTER: LT COL HATTON |
| INTERNAL INFO: COMMANDER, COS, G3 | |
| REF: | |
| SUBJECT: ORDERS FOR DEFENCE OF DUTCHBAT AND PROTECTION OF REFUGEES IN SREBRENICA |
MESSAGE
In view of new situation in Srebrenica the following are the orders of Acting Commander UNPROFOR for the defence of Dutchbat and the protection of refugees in Srebrenica.
a. Enter into local negotiations with BSA forces for immediate ceasefire. Giving up any weapons and military equipment is not authorised and is not a point of discussion.
b. Concentrate your forces into the Potacari Camp, including withdrawal of your OPs. Take all reasonable measures to protect refugees and civilians in your care.
c. Provide medical assistance and assist local medical authorities.
d. Continue with all possible means to defend your forces and installation from attack. This is to include the use of close air support if necessary.
e. Be prepared to receive and coordinate delivery of medical and other relief supplies to refugees.
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