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first: 1964-09-24
most recent: 1966-09-24
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“It is only through honest practice of these principles that an organized and harmonious international order can be built up. The widely stretched interpretation of these principles to suit the convenience of each State and its foreign policy has the effect of nullifying any usefulness that the principles can be expected to yield. 132. It is a well-known fact that international cartels which make fantastic profits in many of the new nations have an unrelaxing grip of the prices of commodities which are the mainstay of the economy of such States. By arbitrary fluctuations and control of prices of primary commodities they are in a position to hold the country's economy to ransom.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Foreign aid has been used repeatedly without any qualms for the corruption of political and trade union leaders, for subversion of popularly elected governments, and for a number of similarly despicable objectives. Large organizations are in existence with unlimited funds at their disposal to further the interests of the donor States. Violence and subversion are sometimes openly practised to secure the interests of such Powers. It is high time that such practices were eradicated and the cloak of foreign aid under which they operate exposed for the world to see. 131. Every State is duty bound to respect the sovereign equality of others and to uphold the principle of self-determination of peoples based on majority rule, but Britain has consistently evaded this principle in Southern Rhodesia, Aden and British Guiana.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“In violation of these principles and the obligations arising therefrom, some countries like the United States have taken unilateral action with scant regard for the United Nations Charter. While it is well established that all States must refrain from the threat or use of force for the adjustment of disputes, the United States conveniently forgot this obligation in the Dominican Republic. In one breath the United States re-affirmed that no country can arrogate to itself the right to violate the political independence and integrity of States, and in the next ignored it repeatedly in Viet-Nam. The great Powers have accepted that one State should not interfere in matters within the domestic jurisdiction of another. In practice, however, the smaller nations continue to suffer from the grossest intervention of big Powers. 130.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“It is not easy to spare from condemnation the imposed constitution and the Treaty of Guarantee under which condemnation the imposed constitution and the Treaty of Guarantee under which the right of intervention in Cypriot affairs is granted to the interested parties, including Britain, Greece, and Turkey. No country can countenance such intolerable restrictions on her sovereignty imposed by external forces. 129. Hitherto the principles of friendly relations and co-operation amongst States have been seriously breached. These principles are enshrined in the United Nations Charter and in almost all the other constitutional documents of other regional international organizations.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“The Government of Kenya, in accordance with its policy of promoting self-determination of peoples, advocates the exercise of this right for the Cypriot people on a basis of majority rule, with constitutional guarantees, if necessary, for the minority groups. I do not believe it is either fair or practical to allow the minority to hold the majority ransom by demanding inconsiderate concessions. The best solution should be found by the Cypriot people themselves, not by outsiders who want a solution to their own advantage at the expense of the Cypriot people.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“The task of the tripartite International Commission comprised, under the Geneva Agreements, of India, Canada and Poland has been frustrated by the determined military action of the United States Government. This issue should be brought to the General Assembly and the Security Council for consideration and appropriate action. Otherwise what is the purpose of the United Nations if the United States feels that it can interfere in Viet-Nam unilaterally and determine the destiny of that country single-handed on the false assumption that its military might gives it a license to threaten world peace with impunity? In our opinion United States intervention in Viet-Nam is the greatest menace to international peace and security. 128. Permit me to say a few words about the Cypriot crisis which erupts intermittently.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“It is believed on good evidence that the United States is using Viet-Nam as a testing ground for newly devised American weapons of destruction. If the United States hopes to bring pressures to bear on North Viet-Nam to settle the crisis "peacefully'' by military offensive, it is certainly displaying a shortsighted policy. How can one talk of peace in one breath and carry out aggressive military activities in the next? How can one talk of peace and friendship with a gun in one's hand? How can one create an atmosphere conducive to peaceful negotiations when behind the back of intending negotiators deliberate and sustained attempts are made for the physical obliteration of the State apparatus of the so-called enemy? 127.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“It should also be clear to one and all that no solution of the crisis can be permanent which does not include the active participation of North Viet-Nam, the National Liberation Front, and the People's Republic of China. China's influence and interests in that part of Asia, its geographical proximity to Viet-Nam and concern for its own national security are factors of importance which necessitate its full participation in any move towards a settlement of the crisis. 126. My Government notes with regret that the Viet-Nam crisis has escalated dangerously close to a general war in South-East Asia by the United States intensified military interference and the regular devastation of the country through aerial bombardments and combat action on the ground.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“The preliminary step in this regard is the cessation of hostilities to be followed by unconditional talks amongst the interested parties to solve the issue permanently. In this context, the Government of Kenya appeals to the United States to demonstrate concretely its oft-proclaimed desire for peace and friendly cooperation by ceasing forthwith its massive military offensive against North Viet-Nam and the National Liberation Front. My delegation also calls for a demonstration of good faith on the part of North Viet-Nam and the People's Republic of China so that the cessation of hostilities is facilitated, preparatory to unconditional talks. It is evident to the Government of Kenya that no solution of the Viet-Nam crisis can ever be satisfactory when based on the principle of might is right.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Here I should like to pay my delegation's tribute to the magnificent work which the Secretary-General, U Thant, has done to control this dangerous conflict. His unselfish and unremitting service to the cause of peace will go down as a glorious example of the United Nations' effectiveness, based on the unanimous decision of the Security Council. 125. The other issue of grave concern to world peace is the Viet-Nam crisis. That divided country unfortunately finds itself in the stranglehold of the United States and its allies, including Britain, Australia and New Zealand. Here one tragedy follows another in endless succession. The Government of Kenya believes that the only lasting solution to the Viet-Nam crisis is a negotiated political settlement on the basis of the Geneva Agreements.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“You will all agree with me that the most explosive problem today which threatens international peace is the undeclared Indian-Pakistani war over Kashmir. From the very beginning it was destined to be a fruitless and inconclusive war of attrition. Its continuance would clearly be detrimental to both sides. The Government of Kenya urges both sides to abide faithfully by the resolutions [209 (1965) and 210 (1965)] of the Security Council of 4 and 6 September respectively, as well as the subsequent ones. The United Nations should facilitate a peaceful settlement of the dispute without any threats or interference from outside. I, for one, do not believe that a point of no return has been reached. A negotiated political settlement, honourable, equitable, and acceptable to both sides, can be found through the good offices of the United Nations.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“I wish to record in the strongest possible terms the opposition of my delegation to the use of Africa as a nuclear testing ground by any country in the world. In fact, we are committed to this stand by a resolution of the Organization of African Unity. 122. There is then the related problem of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. The Government of Kenya believes that the use of this remarkable source of energy for peaceful purposes is most desirable to effect accelerated economic growth of the emerging countries. My Government therefore urges the nuclear Powers to co-operate with the developing nations in disseminating practical knowledge on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. 123. Having dealt at some length with the United Nations and the general world situation today, I should now like to discuss some specific political issues. 124.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“There is, therefore, all the greater urgency now to ban altogether the testing, production, and stockpiling of such weapons under a satisfactory international control. In this regard the Government of Kenya welcomes the recent partial nuclear test-ban Treaty. Although not a disarmament measure in itself, it is a useful preliminary step towards it. The Government of Kenya continues to hope that a much more comprehensive international treaty banning testing, production and stockpiling of nuclear weapons will finally be agreed to by the nuclear Powers including the People's Republic of China. This will spare the world the hazards of a nuclear holocaust. 121. Permit me to reiterate here that my delegation advocates in an unqualified manner the denuclearization of the entire African continent.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“It is time that the great Powers stopped stalling for time by talking all the way and doing very little to disarm. Total disarmament by stages under the control of a comprehensively worked out United Nations system will reduce world tension and release enormous amounts of money and effort that can be usefully diverted to constructive programmes in the service of humanity at large. 120. The monopoly of nuclear strength in the military field, formerly held by the United States and the Soviet Union, was used to maintain uneasy peace through a delicate balance of military power and the reciprocally accepted deterrent and destructive capability of nuclear weaponry. Today this balance has become dangerously disturbed by the proliferation of nuclear Powers.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“My delegation believes that, so long as the conventional and nuclear armaments race between the great Powers continues, each vying to overtake the other regardless of costs and consequences to world peace, we shall be condemned to live in an era of uneasy peace which could be disrupted at any time by one of the many existing explosive situations. The arms race does not exist only in relation to the great Powers; it has been actively encouraged amongst the many lesser Powers, too. This has resulted in a multiplication of areas of tension, hostility, and conflict which is difficult to control. 119. The Government of Kenya, being fully conscious of these latent forces, appeals to the great Powers to work for general and total disarmament by stages with fool-proof systems of inspection under the aegis of the United Nations.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“They nullify the basic aims of peaceful world order and need to be eradicated once and for all in relations among States. 117. We cannot be blind to happenings which endanger the chances of world peace and, in the long run, the very survival of the human race. We can no longer afford to acquiesce in any challenge to peace, any threat to freedom or any attempt to sabotage international co-operation, no matter in what form such challenge is disguised or from what source it emanates. 118. The most urgent and pressing problem today is that of disarmament.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“To all Members I address the appeal that they should demonstrate their adherence to the Charter of the Organization by faithfully observing its provisions and obligations assumed thereunder. 116. Permit me now to move on to the general world situation. The gathering storms in the present international arena seem to indicate that we are condemned to live in an age of crises, one following the other in rapid succession. Even when there is a semblance of peace, it is troubled with fears of war, hunger, ignorance and prejudice. The forces of cold war at play, both overt and covert, are deliberately geared to the achievement of ideological objectives. Such tendencies undermine the very concepts of international peace and progress through co-operation.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“The Government of Kenya believes that the United Nations, with all its imperfections, with all its inadequacies, is the best hope for mankind. The record of the United Nations in the past in solving the numerous post-war problems is commendable. The solution of many explosive political issues, acceleration of the process of independence for non-self-governing territories, promotion of human rights, and a host of other positive achievements stand to its credit. This is not to mention the splendid work it has done for the emergent nations in the technical fields through its many specialized agencies. It is therefore our ardent wish that the United Nations should continue to exist as a strong and effective body. In the final analysis, the United Nations will become what the Members want it to be.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“The risks of admitting China are negligible when compared to the usefulness of having it in the United Nations. While it is excluded from this Organization on the grounds that it has not and will not obey the Charter of the United Nations, it should be borne in mind that, denied participation in the United Nations, it is under no obligation to follow meticulously the provisions of the Charter. Its continued and artificially organized exclusion from the United Nations will always provide standing encouragement for some of the Organization's dissidents and critics to form rival organizations. Let all of us assembled here examine our conscience, especially the major Powers, and ask ourselves if we have always adhered meticulously to the provisions of the Charter. 115.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“It is a vast country with a population of over 700 million people, with a Government in full and effective control of the territory and recognized as such by a large number of countries in the world, including most of the major Powers. It is evident more than ever today that without the People's Republic of China no peace in South-East Asia can be secured. Without it the usefulness of the United Nations will always be limited. Participation of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations might, we believe, end its frustrations and make it accountable to the United Nations for its actions. If it persisted in taking very militant and aggressive action as a Member of the United Nations, it could be outvoted on specific issues.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Ignoring the United Nations, ignoring the obligations assumed under it and acting on the principle of "might is right", they have taken punitive action in smaller countries. The case of the Dominican Republic, Viet-Nam and others instantly come to mind. It makes one wonder of what use is the United Nations as a guardian of peace if its authority is excluded for the pacific settlement of disputes — a purpose for which it was mainly founded. 114. I wish now to touch on the question of the restoration of the legal right of representation in the United Nations and its various organs to the People's Republic of China.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“In such a case it is a disservice to the cause of world peace to block effective United Nations action by the exercise of a veto and then to plead constitutional niceties as a justification for frustrating the United Nations peacekeeping action in areas where peace is threatened. It is precisely this type of attitude which has weakened the United Nations in the past. In order to meet effectively the blocking tactics of the permanent members of the Security Council, my delegation formally proposes the insertion of a new Chapter in the Charter to deal with this and the other problems I have just raised in the question of peace-keeping operations. 113. Time and again the great Powers have taken unilateral action in areas where peace was threatened.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“It is very clearly spelled out in the Charter that the Security Council has a primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. My delegation, however, believes that it is equally true that, if the Security Council is deadlocked by a veto, it is incumbent upon the General Assembly to act in an emergency situation which might, if unchecked, destroy the very basis of peace in this world. It is unbecoming to any permanent member of the Security Council to let a threat to world peace go by default just because the Security Council is paralysed by disagreement amongst the great Powers.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Otherwise the United Nations will be a mere talking assembly used as a propaganda platform for the interests of embattled nations. 111. There is then the question of the right of veto, reserved to the five permanent members of the Security Council This needs to be revised drastically to enable the United Nations to act promptly in an emergency situation. The power of veto has been repeatedly used not for the furtherance of the aims and purposes of the Charter but as an offensive and defensive weapon for the promotion of the foreign policies of great Powers. 112. I also wish to comment briefly on the competence of the Security Council vis-à-vis the General Assembly to make executive decisions on peace-keeping operations.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“If thereafter a Member feels that it has the capability and the willingness to make voluntary contributions in addition to the annual assessments, such voluntary contributions would be welcome. In this manner every Member must strive to uphold the basic objectives of the Charter, one of which is the maintenance of international peace and security. 110. My delegation feels that some Members rely far too rigidly on legal technicalities which have the effect of negating the very purpose for which the United Nations was founded. If the United Nations is to emerge as an effective force for peace in this struggle-torn world, if the Members wish it to fulfil the purposes and principles of the Charter, when it is imperative that such legalistic and narrow interpretations of the Charter should be avoided.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“This is indeed an exceedingly complex problem. My delegation believes that the recommendations contained in the report of the Special Committee on Peace-keeping Operations provide a useful basis for tackling this problem. 109. The Government of Kenya firmly believes that in order to maintain peace in the world all Members of the United Nations must be prepared to meet the costs involved. The fundamental reason for the existence of the United Nations is to maintain international peace and security. One effective way of fulfilling this objective is to create a permanent United Nations peace-keeping fund. The entire membership of the United Nations should be compulsorily assessed each year.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“With regard to the United Nations, it is a fundamental aspect of the Kenya Government's policy that this Organization deserves unqualified support from all its Members to ensure its continued existence. Just a few weeks back it was gravely paralysed by financial difficulties and its fate hung in the balance. Many observers thought they would witness the end of this Organization in the fashion of the League of Nations. However, it is with a great sense of relief and gratification that I note the normal functioning of the General Assembly and the other organs of the United Nations during this session. Let no one be so optimistic as to believe that the problems of the Organization have all been permanently solved. 108. The stiffest test faced by the United Nations is the question of peace-keeping operations.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“In the face of heavy odds against him and at a time when the very existence of the Organization was threatened, he acted with resourcefulness, despatch and tenacity of purpose which won the admiration of all. But for his untiring efforts and unfailing hope and confidence in his mission, the twentieth regular session of the General Assembly would probably never have met. To this great son and patriot of Africa, we wish success in his appointment as Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs. 106. I also wish to welcome to our company the delegations of the Gambia, the Maldive Islands, and Singapore. Their admission to the United Nations marks yet another step in the universality of this world Organization. We hope that their admission will strengthen the United Nations further. 107.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“104. I should, first of all, like to convey to you my delegation's congratulations on your election to the high office of the Presidency of the General Assembly. The Assembly is indeed very fortunate in having as its President a statesman or world renown and a political philosopher in his own right. As my country has very good relations with Italy, which are continuing to expand in a number of fields, it gives me great pleasure today to greet Italy’s distinguished representative here. 105. I deem it opportune now to pay my delegation's tribute to the outgoing President of the General Assembly, Mr. Quaison-Sackey. During the tenure of his office he displayed remarkable patience, statesmanship and dedication to the cause of the United Nations and to the Members comprising it.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Unless the industrialized countries are willing to provide funds to meet the development needs of the poorer countries, the gap will continue to widen. This problem is fundamental to the long-term solution of world problems. 30. Finally, let me reaffirm my country’s loyalty to the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter. Kenya is confident that the United Nations, which is, and must be, the conscience and hope of mankind, will enable humanity to achieve its cherished goals of peace, progress, and happiness.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“My Government supports the establishment of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development as a permanent institution of the General Assembly. We accept the general recommendations of the conference designed to encourage the export of goods by developing countries through the reduction of tariffs and by the elimination of quantitative restrictions and internal taxation. The terms of trade which are made unfavourable for primary producing countries must be rectified through the liberalization of the internal markets of the developed countries. We also urge the flow of long-term loans on favourable terms to developing countries to supplement capital formation resources available from domestic savings and to supplement their foreign exchange reserves.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“We particularly wish to stress that all Member States should respect the sovereignty of Cyprus and refrain from threats or use of force against it. The internal problem of Cyprus can be solved only by the people themselves, without outside intervention, on the universally accepted democratic principle of majority rule, on the basis of which all democratic countries are administered. 28. I have so far dwelt on the political problems which confront us today. Permit me now to turn to economic issues. My Government strongly supports the aims and objectives of the Geneva Conference on Trade and Development. So long as two-thirds of the population of the world share less than 15 per cent of the world’s gross income, there can be no real peace and stability. The gap continues to widen. 29.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“My delegation supports fully the view that the size of the Security Council and of the Economic and Social Council should be enlarged to reflect the true state of affairs in the United Nations. It is my pleasure to announce that my Government has already ratified the General Assembly resolution [1991 (XVIII)] for amendment of the Charter in the above manner. Furthermore, we propose that a special committee of experts should be set up to examine and recommend further amendments that are desirable and necessary in the changed context of the world. 27. I should like to touch very briefly upon the affairs of Cyprus. We support the independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus and its protection from outside intervention in its internal affairs.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“My delegation reiterates its stand in supporting the representation of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations. China is a vast country, with a population of over 700 million people, with a Government in full and effective control of the territory and recognized diplomatically by Kenya, other African States, and almost all the major Powers of the world. It is difficult to understand why it should be refused representation. 26. Let me briefly make a few remarks about the structure of the United Nations. International conditions have changed radically; the membership of the United Nations has swelled from fifty-five in 1945 to 115 today. These changes are not adequately reflected in the Charter, which, in some ways, is quite outmoded.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“So long as the subjugated African peoples are denied the right of self-determination, relations between African States, on the one hand, and the colonial Powers and their collaborators on the other, will always be strained; so long as our African brethren are denied freedom, justice and human dignity, world peace, stability and international understanding will be jeopardized. 24. I would like to put it on record that Africa will no longer tolerate, or permit the existence of, colonialism and neo-colonialism, no matter in what form it is disguised or from what source it emanates: whether it assumes the form of political subversion, military intervention, the threat of force, the corruption of leaders, the creation by outside Powers of puppets to disrupt established authority, or economic pressures. 25.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“South Africa and Portugal have repeatedly flouted the resolutions of the United Nations and its various bodies; they have hampered the work of the various committees formed to ameliorate the conditions of oppressed peoples; they have not learned that the evil philosophy of apartheid based on racial superiority can never have any meaning in this twentieth century. So far the United Nations has confined itself to passing resolutions. The time for positive action has now come. The prophets and advocates of the Nazi tyranny, also based on racial superiority, have come and gone; so will the prophets and advocates of apartheid. 23.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“They are denied the right of self-determination; the regimes imposed upon them by brute force have stamped out their fundamental rights and freedoms, contrary to the United Nations Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the various other international instruments intended to promote human rights throughout the world. Our African brethren are condemned to live under fascist tyranny, where their legitimate aspirations to live in freedom are stifled by racist minorities. This situation will not, and cannot, be tolerated any longer. The United Nations has condemned it; the conscience of the world has moved vigorously against it. 22. Ever since the United Nations was first set up as an institution for world peace' and security and for the attainment of human rights throughout the world.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“We wish them peace, progress and prosperity; we are confident that, under the able guidance of their well-known leaders, they will make their impact on international relations for the betterment of humanity. 21. Let me strike a note of restraint by saying that the time for total rejoicing for Africa will come only when all the African territories now under colonial subjugation are finally liberated. There are still millions of our African brothers in South Africa, Rhodesia, Angola, Mozambique, French Somaliland and the Spanish colonies who are living under the worst forms of human oppression.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“The road to independence has been long, fraught with difficulties, opposition, prejudices and impediments of various descriptions and forms. But today, happily enough, we are proud to see that the number of independent African countries in this Organization has risen to thirty-five. It is evidence of the fact that the enormous sacrifices made by freedom fighters throughout Africa, motivated only by love of freedom and the dignity of man, have not been in vain. 20. Here, I would like to express our heartfelt congratulations to the new sister African States of Malawi and Zambia on their achievement of statehood and admission to the United Nations. I would also like to congratulate the State of Malta on its attainment of independence.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Permit me to remind this Assembly of the resolution passed at the Second Conference of the Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned. Countries, held in Cairo in October 1964, which appealed urgently: "... to all foreign Powers at present interfering in the internal affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly those engaged in military intervention in that country, to cease such interference, which infringes the interests and sovereignty of the Congolese people and constitutes a threat to neighbouring countries." [A/5763, sect. I.] 19. We have moved a long way from the San Francisco Conference of 1945, when only two independent African countries were among the original signatories to the United Nations Charter.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“A solution can be found in the African context provided that the Organization of African Unity is given full opportunity to solve this problem and the interventionists renounce their dreams of neocolonialist control of the area and work to serve world peace and not their selfish interests or the Cold War. Let it be understood, here and now, that an imagined or real danger to certain minority groups in a particular country in Africa does not confer on any foreign Power the right of military intervention in that country. 17. My country regards the Congo problem as so vital that it has co-operated with other independent African States in calling for a meeting of the Security Council to discuss this problem. We propose to set out the facts in greater detail here. 18.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“This warning went unheeded, negotiations were broken off in Nairobi by the United States Ambassador on instructions from Washington, and the military operation was organized. The gruesome results of this so-called humanitarian intervention are too well known to be recounted here. 16. We believe that another Congo anywhere in Africa would be disastrous to the stability and development of Africa and would endanger international peace and security. I appeal to all the Members of this Assembly to support the efforts of the Organization of African Unity in the restoration of peace, law and order in the Congo.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“The hostages would probably be alive today had it not been for the United States-Belgium military intervention. The ad hoc commission was not allowed to complete the negotiations with the Stanleyville authorities for the release of the hostages, which were being conducted in Nairobi. It almost seemed that the United States was not as much concerned with the lives of the hostages as with the fall of Stanleyville, which became a top military priority in its intervention. This is all the more emphasized by the fact that the United States was warned that its planned military objectives would jeopardize the chances of success of the talks and also place the lives of the hostages in grave danger.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“In the meantime, my President was in constant touch with the Leopoldville and Stanleyville authorities, desperately trying to implement the decision of the ad hoc commission through the use of negotiations and good offices. But his task was made impossible by the intensified military intervention of the United States and Belgium, with the actual connivance of the United Kingdom Government, which provided facilities for mounting the military intervention. 14. This intervention, solicited under heavy pressure, in circumstances amounting to breach of faith and in callous disregard of the efforts of the Organization of African Unity ad hoc commission, unfolded yet another chapter in the tragedy of the Congo, resulting in the loss of thousands of innocent lives, including those of some of the hostages. 15.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Kenya was honoured by the appointment of my President, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, as the Chairman of this commission. 12. My President immediately issued an appeal for the cessation of hostilities and convened a meeting of the commission in Nairobi. After protracted negotiations and thorough deliberations, the commission decided that all white mercenaries and foreign troops should be withdrawn forthwith from the Congo, and that all foreign intervention should cease immediately. I was a member of the delegation entrusted with the duty of explaining to the United States Government the decision of the commission. This was done. 13.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“In certain parts of the country there is a complete breakdown of established law and order and a total absence of peace and security. This Congo tragedy is the result of naked, unwarranted foreign intervention, which continues unabated up to this day. 11. Since its inception, the Organization of African Unity has directed all its efforts towards finding a peaceful solution to the Congo problem, which we believe is essentially political rather than military. To this end, an ad hoc conciliation commission was appointed in Addis Ababa by the Organization of African Unity last September, with the mandate of finding ways and means to effect national reconciliation within the Congo and the normalization of relations between Congo (Leopoldville) and its neighbours.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“African unity is vital for the maintenance of peace and security in the world. The Charter of the Organization of African Unity and that of the United Nations are complementary to each other and inspired by the same sentiments. Kenya, as a champion of African freedom and unity, is a member and staunch supporter of the Organization of African Unity. 10. As all of you are aware, the most serious problem facing the Organization of African Unity is the Congo crisis. That unhappy country has become inextricably bound up with imperialism and neo-colonialism, and all the sordid intrigues that go with it, tendering it politically ineffective, economically weak despite its vast mineral resources, and geographically dismembered.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“We are convinced that the United Nations offers the best possible opportunity for the implementation of these principles on which our foreign policy is based. 9. In May 1963, at Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, history was made when the heads of more than thirty independent African States formed the Organization of African Unity. This organization strives to foster friendship and co-operation among its members in political, economic, social and cultural matters. We believe that freedom for any country in Africa cannot be complete until the entire continent is free and united. The unity of the African States would strengthen the United Nations, and we appeal to the Members of this world Organization to support the Organization of African Unity in its endeavour to promote freedom and democracy in Africa.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Power blocs, military alliances and similar institutional systems intended to serve the interests of the Cold War. 8. We believe in respect for the territorial integrity and political independence of countries, large and small, non-interference in the affairs of other States in accordance with the well-established rules of international law, friendly relations and co-operation among States both for the peaceful resolution of international disputes and for the maintenance of international peace and security unswerving support for the granting of independence to territories still languishing under colonial rule, the promotion of human rights and equality throughout the world, and the furtherance of social progress, technical assistance, and economic development.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“But, realizing that there was no fundamental difference of policy between the parties, both the opposition parties voluntarily dissolved themselves and now support the Government. I would like particularly to emphasize that this evolution was completely voluntary: there was no legislation, no force, no inducement of any kind whatsoever to bring it about. Let me add that there is not a single political prisoner in Kenya today. This political evolution is a development unique in modern history. 7. Kenya's foreign policy is based on the principle of positive non-alignment. In pursuance of this policy, we reserve our right to take our own independent stand on the many international issues which face the world today, irrespective of the attitude of the other Powers, whether Eastern or Western. We refuse to be drawn into Cold War manoeuvres.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)