
Guided by the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenants on Human Rights, as well as by the relevant norms and principles of international humanitarian law,
Recalling its resolution 1992/18 of 27 August 1992,
Taking note of Commission on Human Rights resolution 1993/88 of 10 March 1993, in which the Commission took note with appreciation of the report of the independent expert on the situation of human rights in Guatemala, Mr. Christian Tomuschat (E/CN.4/1993/10) and requested the Secretary-General to extend his mandate,
Encouraged by the mobilization of the people of Guatemala in defence of democratic institutions, which made possible the restoration of constitutional order and the rule of law following the events of 25 May 1993,