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Abdellah

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first: 1994-02-15
most recent: 1997-04-23
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“Israel has also closed its borders to Palestinian goods from Gaza and the West Bank, and has prevented the entrance of Israeli goods into Palestinian regions. It has closed the borders between the West Bank and Jordan, and between Gaza and Egypt. These steps, which have been described in detail in the letter from President Yasser Arafat addressed to the Secretary-General, constitute a flagrant violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, applicable to all territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Al-Quds.”
1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3652Resumption1 (1996) · source
“Mr. Abdellah (Tunisia) (interpretation from Arabic): We believe that today's formal Security Council meeting and open debate is of crucial importance, because it concerns the serious situation in the occupied Arab territories. For some weeks now, the Israeli authorities have been taking extremely serious measures against the Palestinian people. These measures have consisted of imposing restrictions on the freedom of movement of persons and goods in the Palestinian territories, isolating Palestinian regions from each other and preventing any interaction between Palestinian towns and villages, and breaking the continuity of Palestinian territory under Palestinian authority, between Gaza and the West Bank and other Palestinian territories, and its links with the outside world.”
1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3652Resumption1 (1996) · source
“In the meantime, the international community must continue generously to provide humanitarian and economic aid to Afghanistan, and to strengthen it, especially in order to sustain and consolidate the peace efforts. This is the main thrust of the action that we believe is needed in order to bring peace to Afghanistan. The road to peace has been charted. It is now up to the Afghan parties to set about the task resolutely, with the necessary goodwill; to the neighbouring and other States to give their full support; and to the Security Council - the body which bears the main responsibility for maintaining international peace and security - to act urgently, within the scope of its authority, and to launch, through Ambassador Mestiri's mission, the process of national reconciliation in this country and give hope back to a people in distress.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3650 (1996) · source
“The renunciation of force by the Afghan parties, their firm and serious commitment to a negotiated solution to the crisis, and their full and wholehearted cooperation with the United Nations Special Mission, are as necessary for the achievement of a lasting settlement as the cooperation of neighbouring and other countries. We emphasize the importance of a sustained dialogue between the Government of Afghanistan and those of neighbouring countries as another essential factor for peace in Afghanistan. This would promote mutually beneficial cooperation and thereby contribute to strengthening the foundations of peace and stability in the region.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3650 (1996) · source
“The United Nations Special Mission should be afforded all necessary means to continue its efforts to bring to the negotiating table the main warring parties and factions - the Kabul Government, the Taliban movement and General Dostum, leader of the Uzbek militia - in the hope that other Afghan parties and individuals will join the talks as soon as possible. While supporting the unflagging efforts of the United Nations Special Mission, we urge it to explore other ways and means, possibly including, as a last resort, the convening of an international conference on Afghanistan. I would like to pay tribute to the sustained efforts of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and its Secretary General, Mr. Hamid Algabid, to bring harmony and peace back to this country.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3650 (1996) · source
“Clearly, if the United Nations Special Mission is to complete its mandate to establish peace and national reconciliation in Afghanistan the warring parties must cooperate with it fully and unconditionally. Otherwise, the parties would be frustrating the wish of the United Nations and the international community to help them and to provide the Afghan people with the assistance it so sorely needs. The Security Council should reaffirm its full support for the United Nations Special Mission and for Ambassador Mahmoud Mestiri.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3650 (1996) · source
“In this context, the Security Council should urge the warring parties in Afghanistan to renounce violence and the use of force, to agree to an immediate cease-fire and to consent to settle their differences by peaceful means: dialogue and negotiation, which are the only way to guarantee a viable, lasting solution that will spare the afflicted Afghan people and enable Afghanistan to recover peace within the framework of a freely gained national consensus. If this dialogue among Afghans is to be irreversible and credible and if it is to make possible the implementation of clearly defined stages of a settlement as set out in the relevant United Nations resolutions, it should be subject to no preconditions by any party, faction or individual involved.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3650 (1996) · source
“9) In this connection, I would also recall General Assembly resolution 50/70 J, on measures to curb the illicit transfer and use of conventional arms, which invites Member States "To take appropriate and effective enforcement measures to seek to ensure that illicit transfers of arms are immediately discontinued". (General Assembly resolution 50/70 J, para. 1 (a)) We reaffirm our total support for the purposes of General Assembly resolution 50/88 B, and stress the importance and the necessity of their prompt implementation. A lasting settlement of the Afghan crisis can be possible only with negotiations on the transfer or sharing of power.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3650 (1996) · source
“That resolution also set out other conditions that would promote a negotiated settlement, and called upon all States "(a) To respect Afghanistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity, strictly to refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of Afghanistan and to respect the right of the Afghan people to determine their own destiny; "(b) To take all steps necessary to promote peace in Afghanistan, to stop the flow of arms and of equipment related to arms production to all parties and to put an end to this destructive conflict". (General Assembly resolution 50/88 B, para.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3650 (1996) · source
“General Assembly resolution 50/88 B, adopted by consensus on 19 December 1995, once again spelled out the stages that could lead to a negotiated settlement of the Afghan crisis: the urgent establishment of a fully representative and broad-based authoritative council with authority, inter alia, to negotiate and oversee an immediate and durable cease-fire; to create and control a national security force to provide for security throughout the country and oversee the collection and safeguarding of all heavy weapons in the country, and to stop the flow of arms and of equipment related to arms production to the parties; and to form an acceptable transitional government which could, inter alia, control the national security force until conditions for free and fair elections are established throughout the country.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3650 (1996) · source
“Quite apart from our great concern at the deterioration of the situation, it is clearly urgent to take action to end the vicious cycle of violence in that stricken country and to launch a process of dialogue among Afghans, making it possible to reach a settlement of the political crisis, to restore peace and stability and to rebuild Afghanistan's political, economic and social institutions.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3650 (1996) · source
“Over the past two years, the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan, headed by Ambassador Mestiri, has spared no effort in its attempts to convince the leaders of the warring factions to accept unconditionally an immediate cease-fire and begin a dialogue leading to negotiations aimed at a peaceful, lasting settlement in Afghanistan. The refusal of the factions to lay down their weapons, and their determination to pursue the military solution they believe possible have thwarted the mediation efforts of the United Nations Mission. Foreign interference and the supply by other States of weapons, ammunition and money to the factions have further complicated the Afghan problem.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3650 (1996) · source
“Unfortunately, there is not a glimmer of encouragement on the horizon. To the contrary, the fighting continues, and indeed is intensifying. In recent months, Kabul, besieged from all quarters, has been under continuous indiscriminate bombardment that has inflicted considerable losses on the population, who lack the basic necessities of life. It is regrettable that no heed has yet been paid to the frequent United Nations and Security Council appeals to put an end to the hostilities and peacefully settle the disputes between the Afghan factions.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3650 (1996) · source
“My delegation is pleased that the Security Council is meeting officially to debate the situation in Afghanistan. This demonstrates its interest in that question and in the need to restore peace to Afghanistan. As we all know, the situation in Afghanistan is tragic and has given rise to widespread concern. The Afghan State and its people have been sorely tried for years by the ravages and destruction of a fratricidal war, which has taken the lives of defenceless civilians, displaced the inhabitants and forced them into exile and has paralysed the political life of the country, ruined its economy, jeopardized its sovereignty and posed a constant threat to its independence, unity and territorial integrity - quite apart from the risks the situation poses for stability and peace in the region.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3650 (1996) · source
“Mr. Abdellah (Tunisia) (interpretation from French): I wish first of all, Sir, to congratulate you heartily on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. We know you as a talented diplomat with long and rich experience brilliantly reflected in many ways, including in your prominent role at the Copenhagen World Summit for Social Development. This all augurs well for the success of the Council's work. We wish also warmly to congratulate your predecessor, Ambassador Legwaila of Botswana, on his remarkable work as President of the Council last month. I take this opportunity to convey to the Government and the people of the United States the deep sympathy of the Tunisian Government in connection with the recent aeroplane accident in Croatia, which took the life of the United States Secretary of Commerce.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3650 (1996) · source
“It is urgent that the Somali factions return to the negotiating table and enable dialogue to prevail if they are to break this deadlock, which is only prolonging the suffering of the people. We believe that only the Somalis themselves can restore peace and stability to their country. The political will of faction leaders to effect national reconciliation without exclusions is the principal condition for achieving that objective.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“In the light of the role played by humanitarian activities in preventing a return to the tragic plight the population endured, and in particular in addressing a deteriorating health situation, malnutrition and the threat of famine, these must be strengthened through increased support from the international community. There is hardly any need to emphasize how essential it is to ensure the safety and security of these activities, so that the population can benefit from this assistance under the best possible conditions. In this connection, the embargo on the supply of arms to the factions must be scrupulously applied. Member States must ensure full compliance, defy would-be traffickers and refrain from any violations.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“Such activities would prove the determination of the international community to give Somalia the support and assistance it needs to emerge from the tragedy it has endured for years. I hail the tireless endeavours carried out in Somalia by the specialized agencies and by other humanitarian agencies. In the face of the difficulties they face as they strive to carry out their tasks, they have provided continuous assistance with a view to meeting essential food, social and educational needs. The return of large numbers of refugees has only added to the problems faced by those who organize these emergency assistance operations.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“Fourthly, an attempt should be made, using independent political figures of international stature, to narrow the gap between the different positions and attitudes of the factions. Fifthly, the United Nations Office in Nairobi should be strengthened in two ways: by appointing to its head either an Assistant Secretary-General or a Special Representative of the Secretary-General and by giving it the financial and human resources to enable it to discharge its task properly. At a later stage it would be advisable to consider transferring the Office to Mogadishu if progress has been made with regard to security guarantees by the Somali factions. Some of these activities and initiatives - none of which precludes any of the others - could be implemented soon, while others would require more favourable circumstances.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“First, the Security Council should pursue and reinforce its interest in the question of Somalia, the first step being to send a mission to explore the prospects for national reconciliation. Secondly, a common strategy should be adopted by the United Nations, the Organization of African Unity, the League of Arab States and the Organization of the Islamic Conference with a View to facilitating national reconciliation. Thirdly, a joint mission should be dispatched, consisting of high-level representatives of international and regional organizations, to convey to the leaders and factions the desire of the international community to help the Somali people overcome the grave crisis threatening its survival. This has already been advocated by the League of Arab States.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“The African Ministers also decided that the tripartite mission, comprising Ethiopia, Tunisia and the Secretariat of the Organization of African Unity, would make a further visit to Somalia to maintain direct contact with the various Somali factions and assess the situation on the ground. In addition to those efforts, we believe that the international community must mobilize in order to express resolutely its commitment to the Somali people. It should coordinate its actions so as to give the Somali people some hope of returning to normal life, and eliminate the feeling that they have been abandoned to their fate. To that end, we urge that the following actions be taken.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“Regionally, the Organization of African Unity - especially through the central organ of its Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution - has consistently been addressing the political and humanitarian situation in Somalia and encouraging activities that may contribute to the restoration of lasting peace in the country. Meeting in Addis Ababa from 26 to 28 February 1996, the Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity urged the Somali leaders to pursue dialogue with a view to establishing a broad-based national authority for achieving national reconciliation.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“Humanitarian activities and the delivery of international assistance are seriously hampered. Given these conditions, we believe that there is no alternative but to intensify efforts to lead the Somali factions towards achieving solidly-based national reconciliation so that they can dedicate themselves to the reconstruction of their country. I pay tribute to the Secretary-General, who, through his representative, the Director of the United Nations Political Office for Somalia, continues to follow developments closely. He is working steadily to encourage the Somali factions to reach agreement, while lending support to initiatives aimed at achieving the same end.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“Mr. Abdellah (Tunisia) (interpretation from French): I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the African Group. Since the withdrawal of the United Nations Operation in Somalia nearly a year ago, the situation in that country, which remains uncontrollable, continues to worsen. That constitutes a source of anxiety for the international community. In the Nairobi declaration of 24 March 1994, the factions expressed their intention to work towards national reconciliation. That has not come about, and disagreement persists over the formation of a national Government. Meanwhile, sporadic fighting continues, creating constant insecurity and exacerbating rivalries between the factions, which only increases the general frustration at the inability to restore lasting peace in Somalia.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“Following the Cairo Conference, held on 28 and 29 November 1995, a second international conference on the Great Lakes region, in which the Presidents of Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Zaire and Tanzania will participate, will be held in Tunis next week. This conference will consider a number of issues, particularly humanitarian issues relating to refugees and the economic and security situation of the region. It will contribute to the restoration of security, peace and stability and will be a landmark on the road to development and reconstruction in Burundi and in all the countries of the subregion. Finally, we launch an appeal to the Burundi authorities to improve measures to ensure the security and protection of the personnel of international and non-governmental organizations so as to facilitate their humanitarian efforts.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“In this context, it seems to us that silencing the radio stations sowing hatred and discord is one of the priority needs. We reiterate our appeal for greater cooperation between the countries of the region in their search for a lasting solution to the problems of insecurity and instability. At their last meeting, held in Addis Ababa from 26 February to 28 February 1996, the Council of Ministers of OAU reiterated its support for the convening of a regional conference on security, stability and development in the Great Lakes region. In the humanitarian field, urgent and increased assistance to displaced persons in Burundi and to Burundian refugees in neighbouring countries is necessary, especially within the context of the implementation of the Bujumbura Action Plan.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“The Organization of African Unity (OAU), which opportunely sent military observers to Burundi and extended their mandate by three months last December, has already considered the situation in the country through its Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution. That organization, under the leadership of its acting chairman, is making tireless efforts to assist the parties in Burundi to achieve a lasting political settlement. To that end, it is important that consultations and coordination in support of joint political dialogue be continued between OAU, the Security Council and the United Nations Secretariat. The international community must continue and strengthen, by all appropriate means, its assistance and encouragement to the parties concerned in Burundi for the commencement and speedy conclusion of such a dialogue.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“The relative improvement of the climate of security in Bujumbura is a positive sign of which we take note, and we encourage the significant efforts made by the Government of Burundi to restore peace and security. However, at the same time we cannot fail to note the absence of tangible progress towards a solution to the substantive problems the country is experiencing. We urge the people of Burundi, particularly the political and armed forces, to demonstrate a firm commitment to dialogue, peace and national reconciliation. We launch an appeal to all these forces to work together to implement the Convention on Governance in order to restore and consolidate peace and security and bring democracy back to Burundi.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“That assuredly is a sign of grave concern on the part of this body and on the part of the international community as a whole, in view of the duration of the crisis and the persisting instability of the country. Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation is seriously deteriorating, the political institutions are hamstrung and the economy and infrastructure of the country are gravely threatened. Can it ever be repeated enough to the parties concerned in Burundi that violence is a poor adviser; that recourse to force, far from resolving problems and differences, only aggravates them and that the only path to safety and security is that of dialogue and national reconciliation? That alone can foster a peaceful settlement that will spare the people of Burundi from bloodshed.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“Mr. Abdellah (Tunisia) (interpretation from French): I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the African group. I should like to begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, upon your accession to the Presidency of the Council. Your extensive experience and renowned talents as a veteran diplomat augur well, we are sure, for the success of the Council's work. We are proud to see a highly skilled son of Africa presiding over this august body and participating actively in consolidating peace in Africa and in the world. We take this opportunity to thank your predecessor, the Ambassador of the United States, Mrs. Madeleine Albright, for her praiseworthy efforts in presiding over the Council last month, when it dealt with African issues. The Security Council is considering the situation in Burundi for the second time in a month.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“In conclusion, Tunisia, which has unfailingly given assistance to the fraternal African people of Angola, as well as political support to facilitate the conclusion and implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, stands ready to continue to participate in all efforts to make peace in that country irreversible.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“I cannot fail at this point to pay a well-deserved tribute to the personnel involved in humanitarian assistance activities, who, in spite of the difficult conditions in which they work, continue to carry out their tasks in order to respond to the many humanitarian needs of the population. We appeal to UNITA to keep its promise to facilitate the work of the humanitarian organizations, respect the integrity of their personnel and to protect their property. In a different context, we believe that the efforts to consolidate the peace process in Angola should be accompanied by increased financial support from the international community. We are pleased that specialized agencies of the United Nations have become involved in studies and in organizing seminars to find ways to improve the economic situation in that country.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“111 units for the demining of Angola and the assistance being given by the United Nations Mission in this field to the Government. The continuing commendable efforts by the personnel of the Mission have won the respect and appreciation of us all. In this context, we support the proposal by the Secretary-General to extend the mandate of UNAVEM. III for six months, until 8 August 1996. It goes without saying that the cooperation of all the parties and the establishment of a climate of confidence are fundamental to the continuation of UNAVEM. III's activities.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“We are pleased that the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. 111) became involved in that process, in order to find, as the Secretary-General said in his report of 31 January 1996, "a workable, fair and durable solution" (S/J 996/75, para. 13) to the problems. The role of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission is essential for the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, especially as regards the quartering of the UNITA elements. We hope, Madam President, that Mr. Savimbi will respect the commitments he made during the telephone conversation that you have just had with him, and that the quartering of 16,500 of his troops will indeed be carried out by 10 February 1996. Furthermore, we would like to commend the work being done by the UNAVEM.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“To this end, in the present stage of implementing the Protocol, it is essential that negotiations between the Angolan Government and UNIT A be resumed, in order to restore confidence between the two by putting an end to all military activity and resuming the quartering of UNITA troops and the return to barracks of government forces. In this respect, we regard as encouraging the agreement reached between the Government and UNITA to establish a new timetable in order to move the peace process forward, as well as the resumption of bilateral negotiations to complete the establishment of joint armed forces. The recent conclusion of an agreement to this end between the two parties is a positive step, which, in spite of certain difficulties which emerged, deserves to be encouraged and supported.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“In this connection, I would like to pay tribute to the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, the representatives of the three observer countries - the United States, the Russian Federation and Portugal - as well as the Organization of African Unity. They are continuing their sustained work to relaunch implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, following repeated violations of the cease- fire and scant progress in the quartering of UNITA troops, which is an essential stage towards peace. We believe that implementing the Lusaka Protocol requires resolute political will on the part of all Angolans in order to close the book on the past and rebuild the country on a solid new basis of fraternity and national solidarity.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“I wish to take this opportunity to welcome the holding, for the second time this year, of an orientation debate, which allows the members of the Organization to express their views on questions of interest to them; it also allows the Council to take its decisions with full understanding of all the elements and all the sensitive issues connected with a given subject. The difficulties and delays in implementing the Lusaka Protocol clearly demonstrate that the efforts already made to achieve the signing of that Protocol should be intensified in order to avoid Angola's return to the situation of war from which the population of that country suffered for two decades.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“Mr. Abdellah (Tunisia) (interpretation from French): May I first of all congratulate you, Madam President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month, and wish you every success in the accomplishment of your tasks. The mission to Angola that you have just carried out and its results deserve to be welcomed as an important contribution to the consolidation of the peace process. My congratulations also go to your predecessor, the Ambassador of the United Kingdom, for the excellent work that he accomplished last month.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“The assistance of the international community is also necessary to enable the ECOMOG forces to continue their efforts with the same effectiveness and efficiency. We hope that extending UNOMIL's mandate for a further four-month period, as proposed by the Secretary- General, will, once sanctioned by the Security Council, make it possible to continue efforts to consolidate peace in Liberia in a framework of regional and international cooperation, which remains of crucial importance for the implementation of the Abuja Agreement.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“We would earnestly appeal to the Liberian parties to refrain from any action likely to compromise implementation of the Abuj an Agreement, and to exercise restraint so as to avoid any escalation following the latest incidents, particularly since progress towards peace in Liberia requires, above all, respect for the commitments entered into regarding implementation of that Agreement. It is equally true that, to consolidate the peace process in that country, the international community must honour its commitments to provide assistance to Liberia. We would like to express the hope that the donor countries will provide increased assistance in order to respond adequately to the needs of the present stage of demobilization of the combatants and their reintegration into civilian life.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“5) That indicates how fragile the Agreement between the Liberian factions remains without peace-keeping forces having the necessary financial and logistic resources to successfully perform their task. Tunisia, as a member of the Central Organ of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution, has constantly worked in the African community and at the international level to restore peace to Liberia. President Ben Ali spared no effort after assuming the presidency of the OAU to encourage the Liberian parties to sit down at the negotiating table to resolve the conflict between them. My delegation supports the good offices efforts presently under way, involving representatives of the national Transitional Government, the Liberian factions, ECOWAS, the United Nations and the OAU.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“Unfortunately, this optimism was severely dampened after the outbreak of incidents in various parts of the country, the most violent being the fighting at Tubmanburg between a Liberian faction and ECOMOG forces, at a time when the ECOMOG forces, in cooperation with UNOMIL, were preparing to supervise the implementation of the next stage in the Abuja Agreement - the disarmament and demobilization of the belligerents. According to the report of the Secretary-General dated 23 January 1996 "the developments in Tubmanburg confirmed the risks ECOMOG had taken in deploying its troops without the strength and resources necessary to carry out its mandate effectively." (S/1996/47, para.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“It should be emphasized that this was achieved only after several years of effort and sacrifice by several parties, particularly the countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its Monitoring Group (ECOMOG), which, in cooperation with the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL), played a key role in achieving the progress which eventually led to the signing of the Abuja Agreement. The international community warmly welcomed that event, and was optimistic that the Agreement would be implemented.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“Mr. Abdellah (Tunisia) (interpretation from French): Allow me first of all to congratulate you, Sir, on your accession to the presidency of the Council for this month and for the outstanding way in which you have guided its work. I also congratulate your predecessor, Ambassador Lavrov of the Russian Federation, for his excellent work last month. We welcome the presence in the Council of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Liberia, whose statement on the development of the situation in his country is of great interest in the context of our current deliberations. The signing by the Liberian parties of the Abuja Agreement on 19 August last year and the ensuing cease- fire were events of major importance, marking a crucial stage in the process of restoring peace to Liberia.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“The implementation of these proposals, with which a large number of troop- contributing countries agree, would help to strengthen the confidence of countries non-members of the Council in the Council's actions and would thereby help ensure those countries' willingness to participate, or to continue to participate, in peace-keeping operations. In addition, the establishment of this new mechanism for exchanges between the Security Council and non- members would allow for more informed decision-making and better conduct of all aspects of the operations and would not infringe upon the Council's prerogatives in this area.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“Within this new framework of institutionalized and focused consultations, the Secretariat could be encouraged to provide the maximum possible information and, particularly, to submit reports on the difficult situations encountered by some operations. The effective participation of troop-contributing countries in Security Council decisions on the establishment of peace-keeping operations, their mandate and their implementation will to a great extent determine the success of the Organization in the area of peace- keeping - an area in which the Organization must continue its efforts.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“The meetings could be institutionalized, so that they would take place periodically and regularly. The meetings should allow for more direct contact between Council members and troop-contributing countries that are non-members of the Council and should focus on important issues relating, in particular, to the mandate of an operation, its implementation and its renewal and, in more general terms, to the planning, management and coordination of the operation throughout its duration. These discussions could be held within a subsidiary organ, or several such bodies, set up by the Security Council under Article 29 of the Charter. Consultations should also be held with potential troop- contributing countries on operations that the Security Council is considering setting up.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“The meetings held so far with the Secretariat and members of the Council have consisted primarily of a statement by the troop-contributing countries of their concerns about issues related to the main aspects of peace-keeping operations, without any real dialogue between those countries and the members of the Security Council. Moreover, the meetings confine themselves to operations already under way; they do not relate to operations that are being considered. In some cases the time available before the Council's adoption of a decision is insufficient. Lastly, the meetings are not held automatically. Associating itself fully with the statement made this morning by Ambassador Cerdenas of Argentina, my delegation believes that these inadequacies could be overcome through the adoption of the following measures.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“The presidential statement of the Security Council dated 4 November 1994 responds in part to this request, in that it provides for the possibility of meetings between troop-contributing countries, the Secretariat and the members of the Council for the purpose of facilitating exchanges of information and views before the Council takes a decision on the extension, modification or termination of the mandate of any given operation. These meetings supplement those already organized by the Secretariat, which are attended by troop-contributing countries and by a force commander or a special representative of the Secretary-General. When these measures were introduced, my country welcomed them. However, in practice, their limitations and omissions have shown up.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“Though they are accountable at the national level both for the security of personnel provided for peace-keeping operations and for the costs involved, countries non-members of the Council that contribute troops do not take part in the decisions affecting these operations. Consequently, these countries feel rather frustrated. They have legitimate grounds for asking for a redefinition of the nature of their relationship with the members of the Security Council.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source