[1] Still alarmed at violations of international humanitarian law in former Yugoslavia and especially in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including mass killings, systematic detention and rape of women and ethnic cleansing, the resolution determined that the situation continued to pose a threat to international peace and security, further announcing its intention to bring an end to such crimes and bring justice to the victims.

[2] The council decided that the establishment of a tribunal and the prosecution of persons responsible would address such violations, reaffirming its decision in Resolution 808 (1993).

Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the council established the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia for crimes committed in the territory of the former Yugoslavia between 1 January 1991 and a date to be determined by the Council upon the restoration of peace in the region.

It also decided that all member states would co-operate with the ICTY and its organs in accordance with the Statute of the International Tribunal.

Finally, it asked that Boutros Boutros-Ghali immediately implement the current resolution and make arrangements for the effective functioning of the tribunal.