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Mustafa Osman Ismail

lines on the record: 146
first: 1999-09-24
most recent: 2004-09-24
sittings or episodes: 6
sources: un-general-debate

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“In this connection, the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) has emerged as testimony to the ability of the continent to initiate and coordinate initiatives among African countries. It also reflects the sincere desire of the continent for cooperation through this initiative, with its clearly stated socio-economic priorities. The various regions of the continent have also determined their priorities in the fields of infrastructure, energy, environment, communications, education, health and primary care. I call upon the international community to support Africa through this new partnership so that it will attain its aspirations. We also call on Africa to speak with one voice regarding the follow-up and implementation of NEPAD through the mechanisms of the African Union, our collective organization.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“The birth of the African Union last year was a great African event, which renewed the aspirations and hopes of the continent for total liberation from the nightmare of conflict, poverty and underdevelopment in order to achieve solidarity, unity, security and comprehensive sustainable development there. We look forward to working closely with the new international organization, the African Union, through the mechanisms established, such as its Peace and Security Council, so that we can coordinate the advancement of our continent through effective bilateral cooperation between the countries and effective regional cooperation with economic groupings and partnerships.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“As Chairman of the OIC, the Sudan has initiated contacts with the United Nations Secretary-General, the Foreign Ministers of the five permanent Security Council members and the Foreign Minister of Iraq; these efforts were crowned with the unconditional acceptance by Iraq of the return of the inspectors. We commend the brave decision of the Iraqi leadership to allow the return of the United Nations inspectors and hope that this will lead to the lifting of sanctions imposed on Iraq and the consolidation of its security, sovereignty and territorial integrity so as to enable it to regain its active role both regionally and internationally.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“Without resolving the root causes of the Arab- Israeli conflict, by ending the occupation, implementing lawful international resolutions, restoring the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including its right to establish an independent state with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, peace, security and stability will not be achieved in this volatile region of the world. We would like to stress the importance of a political settlement of the dispute between Iraq and the United Nations. In this regard, we would like to spare Iraq and the region the risk of yet another war.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“The United Nations Charter calls for the important peaceful resolution of disputes and emphasizes the important role of regional organizations 5 therein. The Sudan is currently presiding over two regional organizations, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). In some countries of these two organizations there are conflicts that are the subject of much thought in the world today. IGAD is endeavouring to resolve the conflicts in Somalia and the Sudan. Through the OIC, whose membership includes Pakistan, Iraq, Palestine and Bosnia and Herzegovina, among 57 other countries forming almost one third of the General Assembly, we are sparing no effort to find solutions to serious conflicts at the national and regional levels.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“This year has also seen visits to the Sudan by the Directors-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The Sudan is maintaining good channels of communication and coordination with the United Nations and its specialized agencies through cooperation, on the basis of the fundamental principles of its foreign policy, including the principle of openness at the regional and international levels, and in consonance with its strong commitment to active participation in all activities aimed at carrying out the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“Based on its conviction, Sudan calls for the revitalization of all United Nations organs and urges that top priority be accorded the Security Council and the General Assembly in that regard. During the past year, Sudan's relations with the United Nations made great progress, a progress crowned by the important and successful visit of Secretary-General Kofi Annan to Khartoum. The visit was a good opportunity for him to see our country's positive development in all fields. The visit strengthened the cooperation between the Sudan and the international Organization.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“The report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization, submitted to the current session, reflects the desire of the world's countries to strengthen cooperation, to alleviate poverty, to eliminate the debt burden and to resolve conflicts in order to create a world of justice and equality, free of grievances, injustice, hatred, bigotry, double standards, conspiracies and politicization, which run counter to the noble objectives of protecting and enhancing human rights. Sudan reaffirms its firm conviction that the United Nations remains the ideal mechanism for achieving international cooperation. Therefore, Sudan reaffirms its readiness to cooperate fully in all areas with United Nations organs.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“Therefore, we in the Sudan, current Chair of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, reaffirm our rejection and denunciation of that derailment and urge that the international campaign against terrorism comply with the rules of international law. We strongly support the call of His Excellency Mr. Hosni Mubarak, President of Egypt, for the convening of an international conference on terrorism.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“The war on terrorism should be waged with close national, regional and international cooperation and coordination, in conformity with the principles of international law and under the umbrella of the United Nations. The Sudan, while reiterating its commitment to, participation in and support for the international campaign against terrorism, would like to draw the attention of the international community to the feelings of anxiety expressed in various parts of the world at the derailment of the campaign, whose path and objectives are no longer on target, and at its manipulation by the forces of extremism and advocates of confrontation among civilizations and cultures. The situation in the Arab and Islamic world in general, and in the Middle East in particular, reflects that anxiety and those feelings.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“In addition, I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate, on behalf of the people and the Government of the Sudan, the State of East Timor on its coming admission as a Member of the United Nations. A full year has passed since the deplorable terrorist events of 11 September, which terrified this city, site of the Organization's Headquarters, where the flags of all our countries fly and where we meet to deliberate on peace, security and justice. The anniversary of the World Trade Center tragedy is an occasion to strengthen international solidarity and resolve to combat terrorism, prompting us to reaffirm our conviction that terrorism is an elusive enemy that knows no religion, ethnicity or homeland. It is a challenge that should be met with a collective international effort.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“At the outset, I should like to express my sincere 4 congratulations, Mr. President, on your election to preside over the fifty-seventh session of the General Assembly. We are fully confident that your renowned diplomatic experience will lead to the success of this important session's deliberations and to the adoption of resolutions and recommendations that are proportionate to the current international challenges. I should be remiss if I failed to express my appreciation to your predecessor, Mr. Han Seung-soo, for his tireless efforts to revitalize the role of the General Assembly. I should also like to express, on behalf of the people and the Government of the Sudan, sincere congratulations to the people and the Government of Switzerland on its accession to the Organization.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“To this end, I would like to reaffirm the Sudan’s commitment and pledge to cooperate with the international community to move forward in realizing the common aspirations of all humanity.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“I call upon all to adopt concrete measures ensuring that globalization becomes a positive engine of progress; that its advantages and benefits are shared by humanity at large, not restricted to a minority; and that globalization does not lead to cultural and intellectual hegemony and is not used as a means of political and economic pressure. If that happened, it would undoubtedly result in widening the development gap and the clash between the different cultures of the North and the South. Let us all join together in a new era of international relations based on the rejection of conflicts and confrontation, on mutual respect and non- interference in the internal affairs of others.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“To this end, the Sudan chose to follow words with deeds by quickly signing the Rome Statute establishing the International Criminal Court. International cooperation on disarmament should be based on commitment and adherence to international law and the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, including the sovereign equality of States, territorial integrity, the peaceful settlement of disputes, non-interference in the internal affairs of other States and the legitimate right of States to self-defence. In conclusion, I would like to invite the Assembly to reaffirm the political will required to achieve international peace and security.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“We are mindful of the accelerated pace of globalization in the domain of international law, especially in the field of criminal liability and bringing before international criminal authorities individuals charged with committing heinous crimes prohibited by international law. In this connection, we believe it is imperative that all States and individuals should stand as equals before international law. The avoidance of double standards is a true safeguard against the distortion of international justice and ensures that it stays on the right path. We have made considerable effort in the past few years, in coordination with many countries of the world, to guarantee the faithful application of these standards and noble principles.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“The Government of the Sudan will continue its commitment to cooperating with the United Nations, donor countries and humanitarian organizations in order to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the victims of the war. With regard to economics, the Government has maintained and enhanced reform and liberalization programmes and has introduced measures and incentives to promote local and foreign private investment. The Sudan has now succeeded in normalizing its relations with regional and international financial institutions. A positive sign of this is an increase in local investments and steady flows of foreign investment to the Sudan.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“In this context, I would like to refer to the statement of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Sudan before the Third Committee last week. He stated that the war in the Sudan is not a religious war, as is repeatedly alleged by some circles wishing to distort the truth. I would like to take this opportunity to commend the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya for their joint initiative for peace and reconciliation in the Sudan. I would also like to pay tribute to IGAD member States for their initiative to stop the war in the Sudan and the genuine efforts to restore peace in my country.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“I would like to bring to the Assembly’s attention the position of the Government of the Sudan with a view to ending the war and achieving peace through the following steps: an immediate, supervised and total ceasefire; regular access to humanitarian assistance for the population in need; negotiations on a political solution to the problem; and the reconstruction of the areas affected by the war. The ninth IGAD Summit is to be held in Khartoum in January of next year. We hope that the questions of the Sudan and Somalia will be given the importance they deserve so that leaders will come away with a clear vision of how to end the war and restore peace in this sensitive region of the world.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“In conformity with this mandate to restore stability in Somalia, the President of the Republic of the Sudan, Omer Hassan Ahmed Al-Bashir, current Chairman of IGAD, has appointed a special envoy for peace in that sisterly country. The special envoy is engaged in intensive contacts with the countries of the subregion, the Transitional Government in Somalia, the different Somali factions and the IGAD secretariat. From this podium, the delegation of the Sudan calls upon the United Nations and the international community to support the efforts to restore security, stability and infrastructure in Somalia, so that the Government will be able to fulfil its commitments and establish peace and stability in the country. 27 We understand the concern of the international community over the continuation of the war in the southern Sudan.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“With regard to Somalia, where the tragedies of the long-standing war spread negative effects to the whole region of the Horn of Africa, the Sudan delegation calls upon all Somali parties to respond to the voice of reason and complete national reconciliation in Somalia, allowing Somalia to fulfil its regional and international role. By the decision adopted at the eighth Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Summit in Khartoum last November, the Sudan was mandated, together with neighbouring countries, to complete the national reconciliation efforts in coordination with Somalia’s Transitional Government.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“This will enable the Palestinian people to regain its sovereignty over its territories and establish its independent State with holy Jerusalem as its capital, and allow sisterly Syria and Lebanon to restore their sovereignty over all their occupied territories. The Sudan also reiterates its deep concern for the negative humanitarian impacts of the current military operations in Afghanistan on the civilian population. We welcome and support the mission of the Secretary- General’s representative, Lakhdar Brahimi, to bring peace and stability to Afghanistan.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“All countries that participated in the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, held in Durban, South Africa, unanimously confirmed their utmost determination to eradicate all forms of racism and xenophobia and to address their root causes in order to achieve justice and fairness for all peoples who have suffered and continue to suffer from the scourge of these heinous practices. The Sudan supported the implementation of recommendations from the Durban Conference, including those of the Group of eminent persons. With regard to the deteriorating situation in the Middle East, the Sudan expresses its deep concern at the stalemate in the peace process and reaffirms the need for total Israeli withdrawal from the occupied Arab territories in accordance with United Nations resolutions.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“They have also called for improvement in its working methods and decision-making process, which should be more democratic and transparent. The General Assembly should be enabled to carry out its role as enshrined in the United Nations Charter with respect to maintaining international peace and security, and should also exercise its duty to hold other organs of the Organization accountable. We should like to emphasize the need to revitalize the role of the Economic and Social Council, considering that it is the forum that sets out international development policies. Its resolutions should be linked more to economic and social aspects than to political ones. The Council should be guided by the decisions adopted at the Vienna Conference, which considered the right to development an inalienable human right.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“The Sudan hopes this Declaration will be translated into real and tangible action aimed at achieving justice and equality and the full participation of all Member States in the creation of a better tomorrow where human beings will be liberated from fear, poverty and destitution. For us to realize our aspirations, this session should give special attention to reforming the Organization’s organs, since they are the mechanisms through which the international community coordinates plans to realize international peace and security, comprehensive development and prosperity for all humanity. The Security Council tops the list of these organs. Member States have been calling for an expansion of its membership in the permanent and non- permanent categories, so that it will be more representative of the current United Nations membership.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“We also anticipate that the Organization will play an effective role and make a new contribution towards assisting the Sudan in the implementation of its national development programmes, including the eradication of poverty and the rehabilitation of areas destroyed by war. 26 The Sudan, as the current Chair of two African regional organizations, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the Community of Sahelo-Saharan States, would like once again to recall the historic Declaration adopted by the Millennium Summit so as to confront the challenges faced at all levels by the international community in the twenty- first century.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“Thus the people of the world could live together in a world of justice, equality, security and peace. The delegation of the Sudan believes that now is the time to end the unilateral coercive economic measures imposed on certain countries, including the Sudan, which have negative effects on many sectors of our population, particularly women and children. We in the Sudan look forward to a new era in our relations with the Organization following the lifting of the sanctions imposed on our country. We are pleased to confirm that we will endeavour to make every possible moral and intellectual effort to support the activities of the Organization that promote the well- being of humanity.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“This will contribute to Sudan’s further cooperation with the international community. In this context, the Sudan calls upon the Security Council to pursue this objective policy and review the sanctions it has imposed on a number of countries, including Libya and Iraq. The Sudan also calls upon the Security Council to dispatch a fact-finding mission in connection with the Alshifa pharmaceutical factory in the Sudan, which was destroyed by American missiles in August 1998. We believe that the bombardment of this factory was a flagrant mistake committed by the former American administration. It is a mistake that should be recognized and corrected, which would allow Member States and peoples of the world to regain confidence in the Organization and help remove a source of grievance and injustice.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“I would like to join those who preceded me by saying that terrorism does not belong to a particular religion, nationality, or ethnic group. It is an international phenomenon. Therefore, we must coordinate our efforts internationally to uproot it. We deplore efforts in some circles to link terrorism with Islam in cheap attempt to sow discord among the followers of divine religions and to portray the issue as a clash between cultures and civilizations. Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance, and as such is far from having any connection to terrorism. The proceedings of this session could not have come at a more opportune moment for us in the Sudan. We reaped the benefit of our common efforts supported by our brothers and friends to lift the sanctions that have been imposed on the Sudan by the Security Council since 1996.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“Sudan has ranked first among Member States that have ratified or acceded to international conventions on terrorism. At the regional level, Sudan was among the first countries to ratify the Arab Convention on the Suppression of Terrorism. It has also ratified the Convention of the Organization of the Islamic Conference on Combating International Terrorism. We are in the process of ratifying the Convention of the Organization of African Unity on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism. At the national level, we have adopted a law to fight terrorism. Through these measures, my country is helping to build a proper and sound foundation for combating and uprooting international terrorism in accordance with international legitimacy.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“We would like to express once again our sincere condolences to the Government of the United States and to the families of the victims. The Sudan calls upon the Organization to rise to the onerous challenges, heavy burdens and subsequent repercussions of these events. This will require a coordinated and collective international effort to combat terrorism and uproot its causes and sources under the authority of international legitimacy. In this context, we must differentiate between good and evil — we must avoid putting both in one basket. We should not confuse the issues, because if we do, good might be transformed into evil. I would like to take this opportunity to emphasize Sudan’s readiness to continue to participate in and contribute to this effort.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“I would also like to salute Mr. Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and extend to him our warm congratulations on his re-election to head the Organization for a second term. I am pleased to congratulate him once again on winning the Nobel 25 Peace Prize. We are confident that he will continue in his untiring efforts to lead the Organization towards its noble objectives of achieving a better tomorrow for humanity. This session is being held at a time of extremely complex developments in the wake of the tragic terrorist acts that took place in New York and Washington, D.C. From this podium, I would like to reaffirm Sudan’s condemnation and denunciation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“Allow me to extend, on behalf of the people and Government of the Sudan, our heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of the Dominican Republic and to the families of the victims of the tragic American Airlines crash that took place earlier this week. We would also like to express our condolences to the brotherly people of Algeria, who recently suffered sweeping floods in their country. At the outset, I would like to express to you, Mr. President, our warm congratulations on your election as President of the fifty-sixth session of the General Assembly. We are pleased to assure you of our confidence in your ability to lead our work to success. We would also like to express our gratitude to Mr. Harri Holkeri for the able and efficient way in which he discharged the presidency during the last session.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“27 The candidature of Sudan has been endorsed and supported by the African continent, represented in the African Group in New York, as well as by the Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) at the OAU summit in Togo last July. The Sudan looks forward with confidence and optimism to obtaining the support and endorsement of all United Nations Members for its candidature in the elections that will take place in the General Assembly in the coming weeks.”
2000-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 55 (2000)
“This is indeed a source of pride to us. We believe the Assembly will agree that this record qualifies the Sudan to make all possible contributions to maintaining peace and security through the highest specialized institutions. Since it became a Member of the United Nations following its independence in 1956, the Sudan has continued to work in collaboration with the other Member States in order to develop and sustain international cooperation to realize the objectives of the Charter in all fields. The Sudan looks forward to pursuing this role in another important forum as a non- permanent member of the Security Council for the period 2001-2002, for the first time in 28 years.”
2000-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 55 (2000)
“Based on this position, and in order to realize this noble objective, the Sudan has continuously committed itself to respect for the norms of international law as the only way to settle disputes and to maintain international peace and security. The Sudan is today one of only 62 States that have fully accepted the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice. Furthermore, the Sudan, during the Millennium Summit, signed the 1998 Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and deposited its instrument of ratification for the 1997 International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings. By ratifying this treaty, the Sudan has become one of a few countries that have completed the process of ratification and adherence to all international conventions to combat international terrorism.”
2000-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 55 (2000)
“Convinced that rights do not die, we shall continue our efforts to urge the international community, the Security Council and the General Assembly to send a mission to verify United States allegations, and we trust that our just cause has the support of all peace-loving countries that guard these noble principles. We wish here to call on the United States Administration not to use its position in the Security Council to block the sending of a fact-finding mission that will show the world the truth and expose the unwarranted aggression against a basic health facility. The peaceful settlement of disputes is a principal objective and cardinal role of the United Nations. The Sudan adheres to this objective and seeks to realize it in the conduct of its foreign relations at all levels.”
2000-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 55 (2000)
“This gathering will recall that immediately after that aggression, the Sudan called on the Security Council to send a fact-finding mission to verify United States allegations concerning the factory and its financing. Yet despite the fact that the whole world, and indeed several media organizations inside the United States, have cast doubts on United States allegations about the Al-Shifa factory, the United States Administration continues to maintain its position, contrary to all facts, thus insisting on justifying a wrong that has deprived the people of the Sudan, especially the vulnerable and children, of a source of medicine at affordable prices — less than half of what those medicines cost on the international market.”
2000-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 55 (2000)
“It has now been two years since the United States military aggression on the Al-Shifa pharmaceutical factory in the Sudan, which resulted in the total destruction of an important medical facility that used to produce more than half of the Sudan's needs for basic and life-saving medicines. The debris of that factory and the effects of the missile attack by the United States still bear witness to what happens when the military might of a super-Power is used irresponsibly. It is ironic that the same super-Power that claims to be a pioneer in protecting and safeguarding international peace and security and the principles of international law should resort to such an action.”
2000-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 55 (2000)
“The Sudan has also managed to normalize its relations with other international and regional financial institutions, and hopes that the flow of foreign aid and foreign direct investment to the Sudan will enable it to overcome its economic difficulties and relieve its debt burden. We have also started preparations to draw up a development strategy for the coming decade, which will concentrate on poverty alleviation and on providing basic health services, education and rural development. Revenues from the export of petroleum will be earmarked for socio-economic development programmes.”
2000-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 55 (2000)
“The Government is also preparing to hold parliamentary and presidential 26 elections, and has invited and welcomed the participation of international and regional organizations to supervise these elections. In the economic field, the Government continues to implement programmes of reform and liberalization of the economy and is encouraging local and foreign investment. In this context, it is my pleasure to inform the Assembly that the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund decided at its meeting last August in Washington to resume full cooperation with the Sudan.”
2000-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 55 (2000)
“The conference is expected to agree on a national charter that will provide the basis for a system of government characterized by pluralism, freedoms and peaceful transfer of power. The Government has taken the initiative of organizing a preparatory meeting for this conference in Khartoum, and a national preparatory committee has been formed. This will be followed by another preparatory meeting to be held in Cairo to determine the agenda, date and venue of the inclusive national conference. It is my pleasure to commend the efforts of the Governments of Egypt and the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya in this regard. While efforts for peace and reconciliation are being pursued, the Government is undertaking the necessary legal and administrative measures to establish a democratic, pluralistic system that provides all the necessary freedoms.”
2000-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 55 (2000)
“Thirdly, a comprehensive peaceful settlement should be reached in order to lay the foundation for a fair distribution of power and wealth, establish rights and duties based on citizenship and guarantee total adherence to international standards and instruments of democracy and human rights. In addition to efforts being deployed to solve the military conflict in the southern Sudan, the Government continues to make efforts towards national reconciliation through direct and indirect contacts with opposition groups. Agreement has been reached to hold a comprehensive national conference in which all political and social denominations and factions will take part in order to discuss national unity, freedom, democracy and the system of government.”
2000-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 55 (2000)
“First, there should be an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in order to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the needy and to create a conducive atmosphere and confidence-building measures for the success of the peace efforts. Secondly, there should be direct negotiations on the basis of current peace initiatives, specifically, the IGAD process, which provides a negotiating forum for the Government and the rebel movement, as well as the joint Egyptian/Libyan initiative, which is aimed at achieving a comprehensive resolution to all of the Sudan's problems with the participation of the Government, the rebel movement and the opposition in and outside the Sudan.”
2000-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 55 (2000)
“Nonetheless, these peace efforts have not succeeded because of the intransigence of the rebel movement, which continues to renege on its obligations, undermining any agreement reached. This is clearly reflected in the position of the rebel movement regarding the ceasefire, which it continues to violate, as well as its continued rejection of the call by the Government for a lasting, comprehensive ceasefire — a call that has received wide support from the international community, the IGAD partners and several other United Nations agencies, as well as regional and international groupings. President Omer Hassan Ahmed Al-Bashir reaffirmed in his address to the Millennium Summit the commitment of the Government of the Sudan to a just and lasting political solution based on the following.”
2000-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 55 (2000)
“We therefore urge the Assembly to bring pressure to bear on the rebel movement to stop using civilian populations and locations, such as hospitals and schools, as human shields and to fulfil its obligations by halting all military operations in order to ensure unhindered relief operations to all affected populations and to avert a humanitarian tragedy similar to the one endured by Bahr el Ghazal in the first quarter of 1998. The Government of the Sudan has reaffirmed its commitment to reach a just and lasting political solution to the conflict in the southern Sudan based on the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) initiative and to respond to other initiatives intended to solve other problems.”
2000-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 55 (2000)
“It is on the basis of this understanding that the Government has committed itself to ensure the safety and protection of all relief agency personnel operating in the southern Sudan. We believe it is our duty to brief the Assembly on the current humanitarian situation in the Bahr el Ghazal area in the southern Sudan, where the rebel movement has recently increased its violations of the partial ceasefire. This has created obstacles and security complications that impeded the delivery of humanitarian relief to affected citizens in that area.”
2000-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 55 (2000)
“However, it has had to be reviewed because of repeated violations of its terms by the rebel movement and some other organizations participating in this process. In this regard, it is my honour to express our deep appreciation and gratitude to Secretary-General Kofi Annan and to his Special Envoy, Ambassador Tom 25 Vraalsen, as well as to the personnel of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) for the understanding they have shown regarding the Government's demands for ensuring impartiality and transparency, as well as for determining the obligations of all parties to the agreement and ensuring the fair allocation of humanitarian assistance among citizens affected by the conflict on both sides.”
2000-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 55 (2000)
“We call on the United Nations and the international community to support efforts to restore peace, stability and security to Somalia under its elected leadership. While we fully understand the concerns of the international community about the ongoing conflict in the southern Sudan, we should like to recall that the Sudan is waging a war imposed by a rebel movement seeking to undermine its territorial integrity and the safety and security of its people. We should also like to recall that it was the Government of the Sudan that initially invited the United Nations to undertake the task of coordinating international humanitarian assistance for citizens affected by this conflict. Ten years have elapsed since the implementation of the Agreement known as Operation Lifeline Sudan.”
2000-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 55 (2000)
“We view with satisfaction the recent positive developments in the Horn of Africa, namely, the ceasefire agreement reached between our two sisterly neighbours, Eritrea and Ethiopia. We hope this agreement will culminate in a lasting peace between the two parties, and we should like to commend the efforts deployed by President Bouteflika of Algeria towards that end. We should also like to hail and commend the efforts of Djibouti and its President Ismail Omar Guelleh to achieve national reconciliation and restore stability to the Republic of Somalia. The Sudan, represented by President Omer Hassan Ahmed Al-Bashir, participated in the inauguration ceremony of Abdihassim Salad Hassan as President of the Republic of Somalia.”
2000-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 55 (2000)