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Balafrej

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lines on the record: 85
first: 1956-09-24
most recent: 1963-09-24
sittings or episodes: 4
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“On 2 July 1962, in an address to the people, His Majesty, the King of Morocco declared: "In congratulating the sister people of Algeria, we are congratulating ourselves for, without the independence and liberation of Algeria, with which we share the same language, the same religion, the same history and the same struggle, our own independence and territorial unity would not have been complete." 184. Later, the Sovereign added: "If we have been united in the days of the struggle for the freedom and independence of Algeria, that independence now achieved demands more than ever before that we remain united so that we may build and consolidate it." 185. Morocco will therefore continue to work side by side with Algeria in the phase of construction as it did in the phase of combat. 186.”
1962-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 17 (1962)
“However, the ban which continues to be placed on certain countries constitutes a serious obstacle to the attainment of that universality. In this connexion, the absence of the People's Republic of China is a fact that we continue to deplore. The heroic struggle of the Algerian people, which has won the admiration of the whole world, has had the happy outcome that we all know. While we wait to welcome the representatives of the new Algeria to this Assembly in the immediate future, Morocco wishes to greet with pride, and with all the solemnity which this rostrum confers, the independence of that country, whose struggle it has always considered as its own and whose anxieties and hopes it has shared for many years. 183.”
1962-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 17 (1962)
“It is from the bottom of my heart, therefore, that I extend to the President my warmest congratulations on his election, which crowns a career filled with devotion and sacrifice and is a source of pride both for him and for the people of Pakistan. 181. At this seventeenth session of the General Assembly we have seen the United Nations family increased by the admission of four new Members which have recently attained international sovereignty. We greet the entry of Rwanda, Burundi, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago into the United Nations with special pleasure as their presence among us confirms the irresistible advance of the movement of all peoples towards liberation and heralds the day when, in the very near future, we hope, the universality or our Organization will be complete. 182.”
1962-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 17 (1962)
“The Moroccan delegation wishes first of all to express its great satisfaction at the fact that the General Assembly has entrusted the conduct of its proceedings to a man whose distinguished efforts in the international arena on behalf of peace and justice have been made unremittingly for many years. The cause of freedom in general and of the enslaved peoples in particular has always found in him its finest champion. I should like from this rostrum to express to Mr. Muhammad Zafrulla Khan, both on my own behalf and on behalf of my country, my gratitude and recognition for the special sympathy and ever valuable support he has given unreservedly to the Moroccan cause and to the men who have striven to bring about its triumph. 180.”
1962-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 17 (1962)
“38. The right of peoples to freedom and independence is a natural and sacred right; it is also a fundamental principle of the Charter of the United Nations. The peoples of the world still nourish the hope that the Members of the United Nations will contribute of their own free will to the implementation of this principle. The United Nations must not disappoint these peoples; for in this way a peaceful and friendly world will be built, ensuring freedom, justice and a better life for all.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“It must call upon the parties concerned to seek a peacefully negotiated solution consistent with the principles of the Charter and more especially with the right of peoples to self-determination. Negotiation is indeed the wisest course and should be used in seeking such a solution. There is no lack of people with whom France can negotiate. Among them are the very people whom France still holds in captivity and who enjoy the confidence and support of their compatriots. This we believe to be the path most likely to safeguard the best interests of both parties and the best way to restore peace and stability in North Africa. We are convinced that understanding and co-operation growing from the consent of the parties and based on liberty and equality are more fruitful and profitable than imposed solutions or domination by the force of arms.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“We note with some bitterness that the situation in Algeria, far from improving since the debates of the eleventh session, has continued to deteriorate and that the extremely moderate resolution adopted by the General Assembly [resolution 1012 (XI)] recommending conciliation has remained a dead letter. The direct and daily impact of this war on the internal situation in Morocco is becoming increasingly serious and might well poison our relations with France. The conflagration rages at our frontier and threatens to spread into our own territory. The number of refugees in our country is constantly increasing and this raises especially serious human problems. 37. The United Nations is in duty bound to do everything in its power to put an end to this tragic situation.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“In a recent statement at Tangiers, he appealed for an end to this tragic situation which is disturbing peace and security throughout North Africa. Stressing the right of peoples to self-determination, His Majesty the King of Morocco said: "Algeria is in the forefront of peoples clamouring for independence. We hold that the use of violence is a mistake; the problem between France and Algeria is political and hence calls for a basically political solution to be sought through negotiation. We do not believe that solutions worked out without the participation of subject peoples and applied without their consent can succeed." 36. We believe that imposed solutions are valueless, and that the era of colonialism and domination by force of arms is gone forever.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“A feeling of security vital to the stability of the world and harmony among nations would thus be built up. The help of all countries, great and small, is necessary and indeed, essential, for the attainment of this goal. 34. Our love of peace and freedom compels us to bring up a problem which is all the more painful to us because we must condemn a war waged by a nation with which we have close ties and with which we should like to have a fruitful relationship based on mutual trust. 35. A veritable war, with its attendant misery and suffering, is raging in Algeria. The Algerian people, with whom we have many ties, is going through the most tragic moments of its existence. His Majesty the King of Morocco, whose affection for that proud and gallant people is well known, is greatly distressed by Algeria’s terrible ordeal.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“We fervently hope that the General Assembly at its current session will endorse the resolution on this subject recently adopted by the Economic and Social Council. Hunger and poverty are at the root of despair and disorders. It is the duty of the United Nations to combat them unremittingly and without delay; that is one of the vital functions of the United Nations, and it would be greatly facilitated if the great Powers were prepared to abandon the armaments race which they are so energetically pursuing. 33. As a result of its geographic and strategic position, Morocco is particularly interested in the solution of the disarmament problem and hopes that this wild arms race will be checked. The energy expended for that purpose would be so much more usefully employed in working for peace and material improvement.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“The great Powers will best fulfil their solemn responsibilities by abandoning once and for all the obsolete colonial system as prescribed by a proper understanding of the Charter and the development of international law, and by treating the smaller nations as equals, helping them to build up their economies and improve their standards of living. 31. We place great hope in the work that the United Nations can do to support the under-developed countries and help them to cope with their difficulties and fight for a better life with every chance of success. 32. Hence we enthusiastically support the idea of setting up a special fund for economic development. After hesitation and procrastination this idea is happily beginning to take shape.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“However, help and assistance of this kind can be effective only if granted unreservedly and without the ulterior motive of establishing a new colonialism, whatever its form. 29. To develop and exploit the economic resources of under-developed countries, attempts are being made to set up vast economic programmes; however, there can be no doubt that without the consent of these countries and their participation at the preparatory stage, plans which have recently been worked out would encounter serious obstacles. 30.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“One of our major difficulties is the development of our national resources to establish our independence on sound and lasting foundations and raise the standard of living of our population. This calls for capital and technicians. Attempts are made to take advantage of our needs and to subject us to a grave ordeal by tying all assistance to conditions which are frequently incompatible with respect for a free sovereign nation. 28. Morocco has repeatedly proved its desire for co-operation and mutual understanding and certainly does not intend to allow any infringement on its independence. Help and assistance from the great Powers to under-developed countries is definitely one of the factors making for stability and peace in the world.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“His Majesty the King of Morocco, and the Moroccan Government and people are persevering in their efforts to ensure understanding and enforcement of these principles, and it is in this spirit that we have faced the difficult and complicated problems following the attainment of our independence. We have always chosen peaceful settlement and negotiations with other nations for the liquidation of the colonial regime. We shall always be prompted by this same spirit despite the yearning for colonial domination that is still deep-rooted in certain quarters which find it difficult to adapt themselves to the new situation. 27. Even though colonial domination is not always crudely apparent in political matters, it seeks to disguise itself, especially in the economic field.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“We should like to take this opportunity of extending a fraternal welcome to the Federation of Malaya which has just attained independence and is taking its place among us. We trust that other nations which are still struggling for freedom and sovereignty will soon be able to join our ranks. 25. Since Morocco has become independent and has taken its place in the community of nations, it has devoted itself enthusiastically to the work of construction and peace. In line with its tradition, my country once more affirms its devotion to the fundamental principles of the Charter and its intention to make its modest contribution to co-operation between nations. 26.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“I should like first to congratulate most sincerely Sir Leslie Munro on the confidence placed in him by the General Assembly and the deserved tribute it has paid him in electing him to the high office of President. 23. I am also pleased to congratulate Mr. Hammarskjold most warmly on his re-election as Secretary-General of the United Nations. His clear-sightedness, his devotion to the ideals of peace and justice and the fine qualities he has displayed carrying out the delicate missions entrusted to him justify the unanimous vote in his favour and the hopes which the peoples of the world have placed in him for the fulfilment of their aspirations. 24. We are happy to see the family of free nations grow from year to year, thus continuously strengthening the universality of the United Nations.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“We have great hopes that the agencies and institutions of the United Nations will succeed in their task of assisting the under-developed countries to secure a stable economy and a better life. 166. The part played by the United Nations in supporting these countries is one of the most praiseworthy aspects of its mission, and the assistance it will give them in this field is the finest conceivable example of co-operation, solidarity and fraternity among nations. Because of its unceasing efforts to save mankind from the atrocities and evils of war, we look with hope to the United Nations to ensure that brotherly love and fruitful cooperation shall prevail among the peoples of the world.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“The role of the United Nations in this field is as important, if not more important, than that of maintaining international peace and security, if we are to put an end to the many forms of poverty and want which still prevail in various parts of the world. Poverty leads to despair and may sometimes give rise to social unrest; but it also inevitably leads to the enslavement of peoples, A people suffering hunger is not a free people; and while the task of the United Nations is to put an end to oppression, it has the no less vital responsibility of creating prosperity, since peace will remain an uneasy peace unless freedom is fortified by the well-being of the people.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“By supporting the under-developed countries, and through the aid which its specialized agencies can lend to them, the United Nations will play a decisive role in ending this die-hard neo-colonialism, this economic domination which certain great Powers still tend to maintain over smaller nations. The support which my country hopes to find in the United Nations, particularly in the field of technical assistance, will afford us protection against the covetousness of others and enable us to exploit the riches and resources of our country in the interests of its inhabitants. 165. It is unnecessary for me to stress the great importance of disinterested technical assistance by the United Nations to the under-developed countries, for the utilization of their resources and the well-being of their people.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“The ideas on which colonialism is based have not yet been finally abandoned by certain great Powers. While some smaller nations have succeeded in achieving political freedom, they still have to struggle against economic difficulties originating in the system of occupation under which they had to live and making for instability. Thus in spite of its natural resources, the vitality of its inhabitants and its potentialities, my country still has to cope with the aftermath of an economic system to which it has been subjected for the last fifty years. 164.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“It is my duty, on behalf of the Moroccan delegation, to pay tribute to the Secretary-General of the United Nations and to the members of this Assembly for their past and present efforts, to put an end to this aggression and restore justice and peace. As the Sultan of Morocco declared on 18 November 1956, in his Speech from the Throne: “We trust that the United Nations will fulfil its mission by upholding the law everywhere and by protecting the oppressed; for we believe that peace can reign throughout the world only if we put an end to all forms of colonialism and establish fruitful co-operation between peoples on the basis of freedom, independence and equality.” 163. Another and even more essential role of the United Nations is to build a world where social justice and economic progress will be enjoyed by all peoples.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“Nothing could justify this aggression, the use of military force against the Egyptian people and the occupation against its will of part of its territory by foreign troops. Such action is a clear violation of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and flagrantly contravenes the principle of peaceful settlement of international disputes. 162. We associate ourselves with the unanimous condemnation of this action and we express the hope that energetic intervention by the United Nations in order to save the peace of the world will ensure the withdrawal of the foreign troops from the invaded territory of a country which is a Member of the United Nations.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“By reason of its geographical position between the East and the West, my country forms a natural link between two civilizations which can and must complement each other for the general good and in the interests of all. However, we cannot admit any action prejudicial to the sovereignty of any country, irrespective of the motives involved, and particularly where force or violence are employed. The day after the conflict in the Middle East broke out, my country expressed its disapproval and registered a protest against the aggression suffered by Egypt and against the collusion between France, Israel and the United Kingdom. In our opinion Egypt was within its legitimate rights in nationalizing the Suez Canal, which constitutes an integral part of its territory, particularly since Egypt guaranteed freedom of movement through the Canal.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“In view of the violation of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, of the right of peoples to self-determination, and of the threat to international peace and security, the United Nations is fully justified in seeking a peaceful solution to the Algerian problem. It is only because the war in Algeria was not denounced earlier by the United Nations that certain great Powers have seen fit to resort to the old colonialist methods and to military occupation of countries which refuse to submit to their will. Such methods should be unanimously condemned, since they are not conducive to the consolidation of peace or to the establishment of just and lawful relations between nations. 161.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“World progress can no longer tolerate privilege or the exploitation by force of an entire people which demands freedom and the recognition of its dignity. 159. Morocco, now renascent after its struggle against colonialism, would, like all countries which have undergone the same ordeal, place great value on a resolution of this Assembly urging the parties concerned to apply the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, so that wisdom and reason may prevail and an end be made of the bloodshed and violence which an uncomprehending policy has brought about in this part of the world. 160.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“Admittedly, there is in Algeria a strong minority of Europeans, more particularly of Frenchmen or of foreigners who have acquired French nationality; but the existence of this minority must not prevent the search for a peaceful, just and equitable solution of the Algerian problem. As the representatives of the Algerian people have themselves stressed, any solution which would give satisfaction to Algeria’s national aspirations would safeguard the legitimate interests of this minority. It could continue, in peace and security, with equal rights and obligations and in a spirit of fruitful co-operation, the work in which it has participated. But the legitimate rights of the Algerian people cannot be sacrificed to the goodwill of the minority and to the preservation of its interest alone.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“Algeria lies across the Mediterranean from France and has its own frontiers and institutions. Politically, as well as economically and socially, the laws applied in Algeria were never identical to those applied in French territory. The system of government established in Algeria is basically different from the French system, not to speak of ethnic factors of civilization and culture. The occupation of Algerian territory for almost 130 years would alone have been sufficient to strengthen the Algerian character and to prove, if proof were needed, that Algeria is not France. 158.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“The era of colonialism is now a thing of the past and Algeria is entitled to its freedom. The enslavement of one people by another, however civilized and powerful this latter may be, is by now an anachronism. Understanding and co-operation between peoples in all their multiplicity and diversity, the development of national cultures and civilizations, the reconciliation of spiritual values and the sharing of technical progress — these are the factors which lead to peace and make for lasting bonds between nations. The fact that there is an Algerian nation and an Algerian character cannot be validly denied, and there is no need to delve into history or sociology to prove it. The claim that Algeria forms part of French territory is a fiction which will not bear scrutiny.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“the Sultan, in our relations with France, to find some common ground between the two parties and to bring about a peaceful solution of the Algerian problem, have been misconstrued and coolly received by the French Government. Our faith in the future is unshakable, however, and we are more firmly determined than ever to play our part in securing peace in North Africa and ensuring that justice and law shall prevail. We believe it highly desirable to put an end to the reign of fear, anxiety and insecurity in Algeria. The Algerian people have been deprived of the basic freedoms in their own country — freedom of speech, assembly and movement. The presence and the brutality of hundreds of thousands of armed troops in Algeria constitute a threat to peace in that part of the world. 157.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“The stability, the security and the peace of North Africa depend upon the outcome, and in application of the principle of the right of peoples to self-determination laid down in the Charter of the United Nations, we urge most strongly that the bloodshed be stopped. No problem has ever been solved by recourse to force and violence, and unilateral decisions cannot bring about sound or lasting settlements. Such methods have failed everywhere in the world, and armed forces, however strong, can no more change the course of history than they can turn a people striving for liberty from the pursuit of their goal. 156. The honest efforts of H.M.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“Encouraged by this example, the Moroccan people today stand as one behind their sovereign and call upon the United Nations to intervene in the same way wherever any people is subjected to violence or colonialist oppression. 154. At the very time of our admission to the United Nations, the world is once again being threatened by the destructive scourge of war. For historical reasons and, more particularly, for reasons connected with its geographical and strategical position, Morocco is directly concerned with the great problems of today and particularly with the questions of Algeria and Suez. 155. Apart from our many natural links with the Algerian people, we are tied to them by very close bonds, and our love of peace and freedom has led us to seek the means of securing a peaceful settlement of this painful dispute.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“Morocco underwent many trials and passed through many harrowing crises before achieving independence and taking its place among the free nations; but this has only served to strengthen our belief in the need for constant recourse to the just arbitration of the international Organization and for the utilization of every pacific means to settle disputes between nations. This was the very principle by which we were guided during our struggle for freedom, and on several occasions we brought our dispute with France before the United Nations. The Moroccan people are convinced that, through its action, the United Nations played a major role in the settlement of this conflict and in the restoration of freedom and peace to our country.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“The experience of the last eleven years has demonstrated that the success of the United Nations in carrying out its task has frequently been due to the Organization’s principles of universality and equality and to the fact that all nations, whatever their level of development, their system of government or their power, enjoy full freedom within the Organization and are entitled to respect. My delegation therefore expresses the hope that every nation which loves justice and peace will join the United Nations and make our Organization even more universal and more effective. 153.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“Even the most superficial study of world affairs leads to the conviction that where freedom is denied, conflicts will arise. The task of the United Nations and the scope of its efforts must therefore be commensurate with the degree of injustice and oppression still prevailing in certain parts of the world. My country is determined to do its utmost in the United Nations to ensure respect and equality between States, and justice and fraternity between peoples. 152. It has been most satisfying to note the progress achieved by the United Nations, since its foundation, in bringing its Members to settle their problems peacefully and to co-operate faithfully to that end. In this connexion, the United Nations is to be congratulated on the new spirit which it has brought about and maintained and developed despite numerous crises.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“It is an honour and a privilege for me to represent His Majesty the Sultan of Morocco and the Government of Morocco in the United Nations. I should like once again to express my appreciation and gratitude to the President of this Assembly and to all the delegations which supported and defended our cause. 150. Morocco looks on its admission to the United Nations first and foremost as an act of faith in the lofty principles of the Charter — the principles which brought the Organization into being, which govern its activities and provide inspiration for the achievement of its objectives. The fact of joining the United Nations also signifies our agreement, freely undertaken, to participate in the task of maintaining peace throughout the world. 151.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)