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Chamandi

THE RECORD WRITES THIS SPEAKER AS CHAMANDI

lines on the record: 41
first: 1955-09-24
most recent: 1957-09-24
sittings or episodes: 3
sources: un-general-debate

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“We sincerely hope that this session will be more successful than the ones that have preceded it in the attainment of these aims.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“This problem is a living example of the conduct of the colonial Powers in regard to the principles of the Charter and of their disregard of the human and political rights of other peoples. The United Kingdom cannot ignore the legal and human right of the people of Cyprus to self-determination. Here, again, we are hopeful that the General Assembly will deal with the problem in a manner which will guarantee to the people of Cyprus its liberty and its right to self-determination. 46. The United Nations was established on the principle of the protection of the weak and unprotected nations, the guarantee of the rights of all peoples, the end of colonialism, the maintenance of peace and security and the endeavour to promote the welfare of mankind.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“It will also liberate itself from the criticism of the world for its action, which has no parallel either in an advanced country or in an under-developed country. 44. One of the subjects which are of special interest to the Asian countries is the settlement of the problem of West Irian. We see no reason why that land should not be restored to Indonesia, its mother country, and to the people with whom it has geographic and ethnic ties. We are hopeful that the Government of the Netherlands will listen to the voice of justice and liquidate this problem through friendly negotiation with the Indonesian Government, and that the General Assembly will take adequate steps to realize the hope of the inhabitants of that area. 45. Another problem which increases international tension is the problem of Cyprus.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“It is time for the French Government to abandon its attempt to impose French citizenship on the Algerians by insisting that Algeria is an integral part of France, It is time for the French Government to come down to realities and admit that there is no way out of its dilemma except by recognizing the right of the Algerian people to self-determination and independence which is coming to them anyway. 43. A serious attempt on the part of France to solve the Algerian problem in a just and equitable manner is in fact in the interests of France itself in many ways. Because an independent Algeria will be the friend, not the enemy, of France, both sides will benefit. Then, and only then, will France liberate itself from Algeria, as the representative of Ireland has said [682nd meeting].”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“The postponement of the solution of this problem from one session to another increases the gravity of the situation and constantly threatens peace and security in that area. This Organization was established on the principles of the maintenance of peace and the protection of the oppressed. No peace will be attained in Palestine unless the refugees are repatriated and given their full rights. 42. In regard to the Algerian problem, we are surprised, and no doubt many people are surprised, at the intransigence of the French Government and its insistence on suppressing the Algerian nationalist movement by killing the Algerians and destroying their homes. It seems that this is the French way of influencing people and winning enemies.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“Naturally, being an Asian nation, we are especially interested in the future of the subjugated peoples of Asia and Africa. 40. It is universally known that one of the basic factors which has caused all the trouble in the Middle East was the creation of Israel on the ruins of land which belongs to the Arabs, and one must add to that the colonialist policy and Zionist intrigues. It is also a well-known fact that the problem of the Palestine refugees is a product of the creation of Israel. We do not need to repeat what we say year after year about the plight of these refugees who have been driven from their homes and land to wander in the desert and to become the victims of hunger and disease. 41. We deeply regret that the United Nations is not giving sufficient attention to the problem of these unfortunate refugees.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“They extended the sphere of their aggression to the weak people of Oman. The people of Oman had not committed any crime except to struggle for their independence and liberation from the shackles of colonialism. The British forces have destroyed towns and killed innocent and unarmed inhabitants of Oman, because the people of Oman refused to accede to subjugation. We deplore the fact that the United Kingdom persists in following its old imperialistic and aggressive policy and we wonder when it will change to a policy based on mutual understanding and respect for the rights of other peoples. 39. The anti-colonialist stand of the Government of Yemen is based on respect for all peoples and their right to freedom and self-determination.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“Heavy losses in property and lives have been suffered by the population as a result of these attacks. 36. The Government of Yemen wishes to declare that the continued occupation of southern Yemen by the United Kingdom is an illegal act which violates its sovereignty, international law and the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations. The repeated acts of aggression of the British armed forces and the disregard of the rights of the people of Yemen will lead to serious consequences. 37. We submit our case to world opinion with the hope that the United Kingdom authorities will put an end to their acts of aggression and co-operate towards the conclusion of a just and satisfactory settlement of this problem. 38. The United Kingdom authorities were not content with the attacks on Yemen.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“No doubt, all those who have sufficient knowledge of history and geography will know that the south of Yemen, which is under the domination of the British authorities, is an integral part of the Kingdom of Yemen, and that those authorities occupied that area forcibly many years ago and imposed on its sultans and sheiks discriminatory agreements and treaties which made the British officials its virtual masters. 35. The British forces used to attack the territory of free Yemen every time they found a pretext to do so. These attacks have lately increased in frequency and intensity until they have become continuous since the beginning of this year. Almost every day British war planes carry out air raids and drop bombs and incendiary rockets on property and unarmed inhabitants, and the tanks and infantry attack by land.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“It stems from the intrigues of world Zionism whose aim is to fish in troubled waters and to extend the land of Israel at the expense of its Arab neighbours. World Zionism will take advantage of any opportunity to carry out its historical programme, whose aim is to seize all the area from the Euphrates to the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. 34. As far as Yemen is concerned, we have a problem which is causing us deep concern and which is threatening our very existence with imminent danger.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“They will never dissolve the national ties which bind them all and will never attack anybody except for self-defence. The Arab leaders, on many occasions, have made clear declarations to that effect. Therefore we wish that those who are seeking personal gains will desist from troubling the waters of Arab harmony and unity. 32. The Arab States do not harbour any ill will towards anybody. Their policy is based on goodwill and peaceful relations with all the nations. If they are left alone, without outside interference or pressure, they will patch up whatever differences they might have among themselves by mutual understanding and peaceful negotiations. 33. The concern of the Arab States does not stem from their fear of each other.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“Humanity will be grateful to them if they do so, because a heavy burden will be removed from its back, and the people will sleep in peace, free from the nightmare of the outbreak of a third world war in which atomic and hydrogen bombs and guided missiles would be used. 30. In regard to the crisis in the Middle East, the delegation of Yemen believes that its solution depends on the conduct and goodwill of the contesting Powers which have adverse interests in that part of the world. 31. In view of the distorted information which has been spread about the Middle East, we want everyone to know the incontestable truth and to assure friends and enemies that no Arab State will ever attack another Arab State, and that all the Arab nations will come to the rescue of any Arab State if attacked by an enemy.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“But the atmosphere is still electric with tension, and the world has not yet entered into a completely calm phase as yet. The foundations of world peace are still shaky because peace is threatened from two directions: the armaments race and the crisis in the Middle East. 29. In the case of the armaments race, all that a small nation like Yemen can do in the interest of peace is to appeal to the two antagonistic sides not to raise any obstacles in the way of the achievement of a reasonable and just agreement through the negotiations which are scheduled to take place again in the Disarmament Commission for the reduction of armaments and armed forces and the pledge not to use atomic and nuclear energy except for peaceful purposes.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“We harbour only goodwill and the desire for mutual understanding with all nations. We are fully capable of taking care of our own affairs, and we are pledged to fulfil our international obligations. 27. Unfortunately, we have not been left alone to realize these aims peacefully. The colonialist Powers, anxious to sow the seeds of discord among the Arab nations in order to prevent them from uniting and strengthening Arab nationalism, did not leave us alone. The Power which declared last year that the administration of the Suez Canal should not be left unfetted is attacking our territory every day and is not trying to fetter its own acts of aggression. 28. It is true that some of the sombre clouds that hovered over our heads during the last session have been dissipated.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“The other Arab nations also, if left alone, can prove that they are able to take care of their own affairs and to contribute to the maintenance of peace and to co-operate with each other and with other nations for the welfare of mankind. 26. The Government of Yemen and its people for their part, while determined to protect and defend their independence, their rights and their dignity, are also working for their advancement in the administrative, social and economic fields and for the strengthening of friendly relations with all other nations. Ever since its admission to membership of the United Nations, Yemen has been co-operating with this Organization in all its activities, especially in respecting the principles of the Charter and in carrying out its resolutions to the full extent of its capacity.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“First, it increased the prestige and authority of the United Nations and the importance of its role in the course of world events, and it showed the world that when the Members fully co-operate, the United Nations is able to take clear decisions and to prevent serious events from developing into armed clashes. 25. Secondly, it proved that the propaganda carried out by the colonialist Powers to the effect that Egypt and the other Arab nations were not capable of taking care of their own affairs and of fulfilling their international obligations was false. Egypt has proved to the whole world how efficiently it is administering the Suez Canal, and it is pledged to fulfil its obligations in regard to the Canal and other matters.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“23. It must be a source of elation to all of ,us that we are able to speak today in a clearer atmosphere, and with more relaxation, because most of those sombre clouds have been dissipated as a result of the firm stand taken by the United Nations and as a result of the efforts of the Secretary-General. We wish to thank Mr. Hammarskjold for his efforts and for the impartial stand he took in the Suez Canal crisis. It is our sincere hope that this Organization will take the same stand in the future every time a strong Power tries to impose its will on a weak nation, and every time serious events threaten the peace and security in any part of the world. 24. The Suez crisis proved two important facts to the world.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“The delegation of Yemen takes great pleasure in congratulating Sir Leslie Munro on his election to the presidency of the twelfth session of the General Assembly. We are confident and hopeful that this session will be a success under his presidency and through the mutual understanding of the Members of this Organization. 21. Also, on behalf of my delegation, I warmly welcome the two new Members, Ghana and the Federation of Malaya, recently admitted to membership of the United Nations, and I extend to them our hearty congratulations and our brotherly hand which we extend to all the peace-loving peoples. 22. When we stood up to speak in this hall during the general debate at the last session of the General Assembly, the sombre clouds of the serious events which were taking place then were filling the atmosphere with tension and uneasiness.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“The problem of the Middle East has become a source of international tension, and it is not possible to find a solution to this problem unless Israel complies with the various resolutions adopted by the General Assembly for this purpose. We wish that those who talk about peace would act in favour of peace.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“Neither did we hear them mention the illegal occupation — which was in flagrant violation of the resolutions of the United Nations — by their countrymen of the land that belonged by right to the Arabs. 200. In any event, we did not expect that Israel would ever comply with those resolutions, but we did expect that the United Nations would never acquiesce in the disregard of violations of its resolutions. We are gratified that this Organization is taking a keen interest in helping the Hungarian refugees, but at the same time we find that the lack of interest in the rights of the Palestine Arab refugees is a serious matter.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“The problem of the Middle East stems from the aggressive policy and the repeated aggressive acts of Israel. This is the root of the disturbance of the peace in that area. Israel should not have been allowed to interfere with Egypt’s sovereignty and legal rights as regards the Canal or any other part of Egyptian territory. Consequently, all its forces should completely withdraw from Egyptian territory in advance of any solution. Then, all problems should be solved by peaceful means. 199. We heard the delegation of Israel direct fabricated accusations and recriminations at the Arab States, but we never heard them mention or even give a thought to the pitiful plight of the one million Arab refugees who have been driven out of their homes, who live in the desert, and who are exposed to the elements and to various diseases.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“The solution of this problem during this session will save Algeria from further bloodshed and destruction, which resulted from postponing the consideration of the Algerian problem at the last session. 195. The settlement of the problem of West Irian is very much desired by all. We see no Reason why this land should not be restored to its mother country and to the people with whom it has geographic and ethnic ties. 196. In regard to the problem of Cyprus, we appeal to the authorities concerned to facilitate the settlement of this problem by taking into consideration the right of the people of Cyprus to self-determination. 197. These two problems have given rise to international tension, and it is our duty to eliminate any tension which endangers the peace. 198.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“My delegation appeals to all Members of the United Nations to protect the usurped rights of these millions of Algerians and to listen to their appeals for justice and peace. The Algerians’ demands are not illegitimate claims which would deprive other peoples of their rights, nor do they ask for gain or for special privileges in the international field. All the Algerian people want is to live in freedom and in peace and security in their homes, families and lands. 194. The delegation of Yemen appeals again to the friends of France to use their good offices with the Government of France for a just solution of the Algerian problem and for the release of the Algerian leaders who were illegally kidnapped while flying over the Mediterranean on a peaceful mission.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“French intransigence in Algeria and the continued disregard by France of the sacred rights of the Algerian people violates the principles of human rights and the right of peoples to self-determination, and contradicts the principles of justice and law. My delegation hopes that the General Assembly during this session will give serious consideration to the solving of this problem, which no doubt jeopardizes the reputation of the French Government throughout the world. Efforts are being made to settle other important problems, but the importance of those problems must not overshadow the Algerian problem with its atrocities, bloodshed and disregard for the rights of a whole nation of several millions of human beings. 193.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“The infringement of our sovereignty by the United Kingdom in the British-occupied territories of Yemen, and the constant frictions to which this infringement has given rise, is a matter which cannot remain unresolved without grave consequences. The Government of Yemen hopes that the British Government will give serious consideration to the removal of the causes of tension in that area, such as the illegal occupation of Yemenite territory and the frequent perpetration of aggressive acts by the British authorities in Aden, and to the establishment of peaceful relations between the two Governments on the basis of respect for our rights, sovereignty and national security. 192.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“For what is the use of deliberations and resolutions of this Organization if they are ignored by Members that were endowed at, San Francisco with special privileges, and therefore special responsibilities? What is the value of all our talks here if some Member nations take the liberty of behaving in a manner contrary to the decisions of the United Nations? 190. I shall explain in brief the position of the Government of Yemen in regard to some of the items on the agenda of the eleventh session which are of special interest and concern to us. 191. First permit me to state that the stand of my Government in regard to colonialism is inflexible.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“189. In the opinion of my delegation, the liquidation of this unjustified and unprovoked aggression must be given priority on the agenda of the eleventh session, especially since complete compliance with the resolutions of the General Assembly has not been effected. Potential and future aggressors should be made to understand that the decisions of this Organization must be respected, and that this institution of mankind will never tolerate or acquiesce in aggression by whomsoever it is committed. The United Nations will not hesitate to take appropriate measures so that its orders for the prompt and unconditional withdrawal of invading forces are obeyed.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“These steps enhance our trust and belief in the influence of the Organization and its determination to stand by and implement the resolutions which have been and will be adopted to serve the ends of justice and maintain the peace. 188. On the other hand, the very fact of aggression perpetrated by permanent members of the Security Council and by a State created by the United Nations is in itself a source of grave concern. But our hope is still high that the aggressors will not be able to procrastinate in complying with the orders of the General Assembly to withdraw from the invaded territory of Egypt and from the other territories of Palestine which have also been subject to invasion. If they do not, they must bear the responsibility of the fatal consequences of their aggressive policies, which will surely endanger the peace of the world.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“Unfortunately, these hopes have been shattered lately by numerous grave and dangerous events, especially those which hate occurred during the past few weeks. 187. The delegation of Yemen approaches the opening of the eleventh session of the General Assembly with mixed feelings of hope and concern. For we now convene under the spectre of those grave events which, as far as the international situation is concerned, affect very deeply the small nations as much as the big nations. We are hopefully optimistic about the wise steps and prompt action which have been taken by the General Assembly to stop the aggression perpetrated against Egypt.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“It is a great pleasure for the delegation of Yemen to congratulate Prince Wan Waithayakon on his unanimous election to the presidency of the eleventh session of the General Assembly. We do not need to enumerate his high qualifications, which make him more than worthy of this august position, because they are well known by all. 186. For eleven years, since the establishment of the United Nations, the eyes of the peoples of the world, especially the weak and the subjugated peoples, have been focused on this Organization with great hopes and high expectations for a better life, where every nation could live in peace and enjoy the benefits of freedom and independence and respect for its inalienable human rights.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“I pray God that He may inspire us to reach the right decision in all our deliberations for the good of mankind.”
1955-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 10 (1955)
“The Yemen Government continues to hope that this problem can be settled on the diplomatic level between the British and the Yemen Governments, in such a way as to ensure peace and security and realize the hopes and the freedom of the inhabitants of this area. We sincerely look forward to an amicable settlement of this problem. If our hopes fail, we shall come forward with our problem to the United Nations, confident that consideration of the issues here will bring in its train a just and suitable settlement. 77. In conclusion, I emphasize that Yemen is moved by a firm and sincere desire to co-operate in maintaining world peace and in working for progress, economic development and raising of the standards of living. In that we look forward to the United Nations and its technical assistance programme. 78.”
1955-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 10 (1955)
“One is the problem of the Buraimi oasis, which the two parties to the dispute, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, have agreed to refer to arbitration. This is a matter of some importance, which concerns the entirety of the Arab land, particularly Yemen. We sincerely hope that the two parties will agree on a just settlement. 76. The second problem is that of the nine southern regions of the Arabian peninsula occupied by British forces. This fact has led to regrettable complications and to harsh acts of aggression and destruction by the British forces in a wide area in these regions.”
1955-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 10 (1955)
“They declared their support of the rights of the Arab people of Palestine and called for the implementation of the United Nations resolutions. It should be remembered that the Arabs harbour no aggressive design against any race or religion: on the contrary, by virtue of the Islamic religion and the principles inherent in the Arab traditions, we honour all rates and all religions. All that is sought in the question of Palestine is respect for the rights of men and nations; that justice may be freely applied to all; that the Arabs of Palestine shall not be the victims of millions of aliens coming from the four corners of the world coveting their so-called “homeland”, 75. In the Arabian peninsula there are two problems of some significance.”
1955-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 10 (1955)
“It has come to this point: the other party has transferred its capital to Jerusalem, the internationalization of which was decreed by the United Nations. This same other party has also made it clear that it will not accept the return of the refugees to their homes. 74. We believe that the dignity of this Organization and its dedication to world peace and justice call for the taking of an effective stand for the enforcement of its decisions with regard to this area. There is no doubt that, if the Organization falls short in this mission, it will certainly fail in one of the most important of its obligations. The pillars of its moral influence will be shaken, and respect for its resolutions will undoubtedly decrease. The statesmen who met at the Asian-African Conference reminded the world of that problem.”
1955-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 10 (1955)
“The problems of Morocco and Algeria are now among the most important and urgent problems deserving the attention and care of this Assembly. We sincerely hope that a favourable decision will be taken by this Assembly, restoring peace and safeguarding the God-given rights of the African people. 73. The problem of Palestine continues. A million human beings still wander homeless, not by legal right or with legitimate reason, but because another people from across the seas migrated to their land, occupying it by force, driving them out of their homes and thus creating a tragedy which has become a burden crushing the conscience of the world. Up to now the problem has remained unsolved. The decisions of the United Nations with regard to it have not been enforced.”
1955-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 10 (1955)
“It is only natural that my delegation will be particularly interested in the Asian-African problems placed before the General Assembly. We believe it is a matter of special concern to world peace that the problem of West Irian be justly settled. We hope the Netherlands Government can come to an agreement with the Indonesian Government on such terms as will solve this problem compatibly with the interests of the Indonesian people and the United Nations Charter. 72. The Yemen delegation also hopes that, in the two cases of Morocco and Algeria, France, from which country have emanated the principles of freedom and human rights, will look in the light of these principles upon the problem of these two sister countries.”
1955-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 10 (1955)
“It meant that more than half the inhabitants of the world were joined together in a consideration of their own affairs and the world’s affairs, not as a third bloc, but as world citizens dismayed by the division of mankind into two blocs struggling to destroy each other. For this reason, the Conference did not discuss the political, economic, and cultural problems. We therefore entertain high hopes that this Conference and future conferences will prove a mighty support of peace and co-operation among mankind. 70. The Yemen delegation is glad to be in the ranks of those who support proposals directed to upholding peace and limiting world armaments, to reinforcing the principles of this Organization, to sustaining its Charter, and to widening the sphere of its membership. 71.”
1955-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 10 (1955)
“One of the best and most satisfying auguries of peace to mankind, especially’ to innocent mankind, has been the outcome of the discussions and work of the International Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy towards improving the means of progress and conditions of living in the world. We hope that this Conference and similar conferences in the future will lead to more disinterested interchange of knowledge in the field of atomic energy, which would certainly bring about the welfare of mankind. 69. Last, but not least, we must mention a historic event which claimed the attention of the whole world, the Asian-African Conference at Bandung this year. None can question that this Conference was of momentous significance for the course of the world’s political and economic development.”
1955-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 10 (1955)
“Certain signs of peace have appeared on the horizon, and the world’s gaze has followed them ever since the four-nation meeting in Geneva in an atmosphere presaging good for the future and stability for world peace. The concern of all mankind with that meeting and with the subjects considered at that meeting devolves upon the four countries concerned the greatest I responsibility and obligation to mankind. It is only fitting that all of us likewise should devote ourselves to this obligation and responsibility. Now the object of our hopes is that the four-nation conference to be held in the coming month of October may be of the greatest consequence for the peace of the world and for general welfare, and for the settlement of the world’s problems. 68.”
1955-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 10 (1955)
“66. It is a pleasure to greet you in the name of Yemen. I express our hopes for the success of this General Assembly in strengthening peace through the settlement of those problems which still block the way towards security for the world and tranquillity for its hundreds of millions of innocent souls. The delegation of Yemen is glad to be among those working together in spirit and in action to carry out the message enjoined by every religion and every human conscience and implicit in every law. We sincerely believe that the best hope for and the truest success of the message of peace lies in carrying out and honouring the principles of the United Nations Charter, and I am sure that this belief is shared by all representatives gathered here. 67.”
1955-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 10 (1955)