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“But, taken together, they provide a number of lessons which we would do well to heed. Perhaps the most important lesson is that peace- keeping operations inside a country make different and greater demands on peace-keepers than do missions that separate two hostile States. Here the rules of peace- keeping may be harder to apply. The contending parties can be difficult to define or identify and are often self- selecting. Their "consent" to the terms of a peace-keeping mandate may be given and withdrawn; factional leaders may be unable to control followers; peace-keepers may be forced to choose between passivity in the face of destructive breaches of a mandate and forceful responses they are ill equipped to carry out. As the Secretary-General has pointed out, these conditions entail considerable risk to peace-keepers.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“Our task is to make sense of the current era and learn to adjust our policies so that we may pursue the goal of a more secure world despite the turbulence we see around us. The 21 United Nations peace-keeping operations established since 1988 - some of which have now been shut down - attest to the leadership of the Council and the willingness of the international community as a whole to address security concerns. But the results of our efforts to date have been mixed: success in Namibia, Iraq, Cambodia, El Salvador and Mozambique; accomplishments diluted by frustration in Bosnia and Somalia; slow progress in Western Sahara; disappointment, now overtaken by the beginning of hope, in Angola; and grim tragedy in Rwanda. Each of these missions has its own unique history, with unique factors contributing to the outcome.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“In offering my Government's perspective on past lessons and future challenges, let me begin by saying that the Secretary- General has correctly pointed out that we are still in a time of transition. Transitions go on for a long time. Certainly we can all hope that the upheavals in global politics triggered by the end of the cold war several years ago will soon pass. But the experience of the last six years suggests that, unfortunately, turbulence, unrest and sometimes violent change will be with us for a protracted period. This means that all of us - the Member States, the Secretary- General and regional organizations, as well as the public - must learn to accept a new reality. As much as we might wish it and need it, a new order of international affairs is not just around the corner.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“Let me join my colleagues in expressing my appreciation for the Secretary-General's timely and thought-provoking paper on ways to improve the peace and security role of the United Nations. The Secretary-General's observations are instructive, and they provide a useful summary of where we now stand in our collective effort to make United Nations peace-keeping a more effective instrument of collective security. I particularly want to echo the Secretary-General's praise for the courage of United Nations peace-keepers, both military and civilian. They have performed ably, under what are often harsh circumstances and at considerable risk and sacrifice. They have earned the gratitude of us all. Today I want to expand on the preliminary assessment I gave to the Secretary-General when he first presented his report to us earlier this month.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“We look forward to the Secretary General's periodic reports on the status of the border closure and, in particular, to the certification on transshipments required under operative paragraph 5. An inability to make such a certification will have consequences. During the next 100 days we expect that Belgrade will continue to implement the measures described in the Co-Chairmen's 4 January report and move ahead on additional measures, including those I have mentioned, that are needed to ensure effective compliance with its commitment to close the border.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“In particular, we expect that there will be physical closure of all border crossing points not covered by the ICFY Mission on a 24-hour basis; dismantlement of river ferries and physical closure of ferry sites; continued monitoring of train shipments transiting Bosnia and Herzegovina; an end to exports exiting from Bosnia and Herzegovina; control of smuggling, even by individuals; an end to all logistic and other support for the Bosnian Serb military; the thorough investigation and diligent prosecution and punishment of persons violating the border closure; and the severance of telecommunications links between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Pale Serb-held territory, which the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia itself imposed but recently rescinded.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“We cannot allow any backsliding towards Belgrade's earlier, inadequate level of compliance. Although we believe that the border closure is now effective - in large part because of the actions taken by officials of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the ICFY Mission in the 40 days leading up to our decision today - we expect to see continued improvement over the next 100 days.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“Tolerating illegal transshipments to the United Nations Protected Areas in Croatia without an assurance that these goods would not find their way back into Bosnian Serb-controlled territory undermined the logic of the border closure. There can be no doubt that these illegal transshipments were an obvious contravention of the letter and spirit of our resolutions. The Security Council is reaffirming that these transshipments are prohibited. We expect that others will accept the Council's decision and take their guidance from it. However, the effectiveness of the border closure will require continued vigilance by the international community, the monitoring Mission of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia (ICFY) and the officials of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“Transshipments through Bosnian Serb-controlled territory to the United Nations Protected Areas in Croatia without the permission of the relevant Governments were, and continue to be, clear violations of paragraph 12 of resolution 820 (1993). The United States expects that paragraph to be complied with. There have been suggestions made, not by members of this Council, that the provisions of paragraph 12 of resolution 820 (1993) do not apply to shipments from Serbia and Montenegro to Serb-held territory in Croatia. This contention is obviously inconsistent with the Council's previous decisions, including the border closure we are reviewing today.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“The resolution we have just adopted is an indication that our effort to persuade Belgrade to pressure the Pale Serbs to accept a just and viable peace has begun to show results. There should be no doubt that my Government's willingness to support this resolution was a direct result of our conclusion that the Government in Belgrade has moved to implement its decision to close the border by making it less porous over time, a process which it significantly augmented by imposing new measures in recent weeks. But further efforts must be made to ensure that the border is more effectively closed. In that context, we are especially gratified that the Council is today reaffirming its prohibition of transshipments through Bosnian territory controlled by the Pale Serbs. By doing so, we are not adding any sanctions provisions.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“Let me congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency. Your energy and fairness have already been of immeasurable help this month, and I am sure they will continue to be. I would also like to warmly thank the Permanent Representative of Rwanda for his hard work during December. Let me join my colleagues in welcoming our new colleagues to what is going to be a very busy period for the Security Council and in thanking those who have just completed their term. Of course, through the Italian Mission, we would very much like to welcome Foreign Minister Martino; we are glad he was here. The sanctions regime that the Council has enacted over time is vital to our effort to persuade the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and the Pale Serbs that a peaceful resolution of the Bosnia conflict is in their interest.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“"The Security Council calls on all States to respect Afghanistan's sovereignty, _ territorial integrity, strictly refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of Afghanistan, and respect the right of the Afghan people to determine their own destiny, and reaffirms its readiness to assist the Afghan people in their desire to achieve peace and tranquillity in their country." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1994/77. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 6.25 p.m.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3474 (1994) · source
“"Recognizing that the rehabilitation, reconstruction and development of war-torn Afghanistan will be dependent in large part upon the progress made toward the establishment of a reliable cease-fire and the development of a viable political process, the Security Council urges all States to support the peacemaking proposals of the Special Mission and to recognize its primary role in the peacemaking process.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3474 (1994) · source
“"The Security Council notes with grave concern, however, the continuation of hostilities among the warring parties in Afghanistan, involving the continued suffering, death and destitution of innocent citizens of the country, and calls for an immediate halt to these pointless and destructive attacks. "The Security Council calls upon all States to take the necessary steps to promote peace in Afghanistan; to prevent the continued flow of weapons, ammunition and military supplies to the warring parties in Afghanistan; and to put an end to this destructive conflict.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3474 (1994) · source
“"The Security Council welcomes the acceptance by the warring parties and other Afghan representatives of a step-by-step process of national reconciliation through the establishment of a fully representative and broad-based Authoritative Council, which would: (i) negotiate and oversee a cease-fire, (ii) establish a national security force to collect and safeguard heavy weapons and provide for security throughout the country, and (iii) form a transitional government to lay the groundwork for a democratically chosen government, possibly utilizing traditional decision-making structures such as a 'Grand Assembly'.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3474 (1994) · source
“"The Security Council fully supports the Special Mission's broad-based consultations with Afghan representatives and its proposals to bring about an end to the factional fighting, institute a process of political reconciliation and begin the tasks of rehabilitation and reconstruction of Afghanistan.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3474 (1994) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/1994/1277, which contains the text of a letter dated 9 November 1994 from the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council notes with appreciation the progress made by the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan, led by Ambassador Mahmoud Mestiri, and the report of the Secretary-General of 22 November 1994 (A/49/688).”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3474 (1994) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 6.20 p.m. 11”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source
“We believe that UNAMIR can carry out these responsibilities within existing resources for the moment. If the Secretary-General determines that additional resources might be necessary at some time in the future, he should inform the Council. We can consider at that time whether to authorize additional resources. In closing, let me thank the Secretary-General, the Secretariat staff here in New York and the personnel out in the field for their close monitoring and analysis of the various aspects of the Rwanda crisis, as reflected in the two long and complicated reports which they produced in the space of less than one week. We appreciate their efforts. I resume my function as President of the Council. There are no further speakers on my list.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source
“The United States Government is making preparations to dispatch investigators, prosecutors and support personnel to work with the International Tribunal. It is important that UNAMIR provide security for all the Tribunal's personnel, as well as for their premises, to ensure that they can carry out their work effectively and free from fear for their personal safety. We are sure that UNAMIR will design security arrangements in close consultation with the chief prosecutor, the head of the human rights officers and the Government of Rwanda. The civilian police component of UNAMIR has been functioning for some time. The Council encouraged UNAMIR, in the presidential statement of 14 October, to continue the activities of its civilian police observers. We reiterate that support in the current resolution.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source
“We are well aware that UNAMIR has done an exemplary job of providing protection for all manner of international civilian personnel, whether involved in humanitarian assistance, investigation of allegations of genocide, monitoring of 10 human rights or other necessary pursuits. However, the mandate was originally designed before the establishment of the International Tribunal for Rwanda and before human rights monitors were deployed by the High Commissioner for Human Rights. The renewed mandate therefore makes it clear that human rights monitors and Tribunal personnel are entitled to protection. We do not believe that additional UNAMIR personnel will be required to carry out these protection functions, which UNAMIR has already begun to perform.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United States. The United States Government is pleased to have been able to support the resolution just adopted extending the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR). UNAMIR has done an exceptional job in difficult and rapidly changing circumstances. We particularly wish to thank all the troop-contributing countries which have responded favourably to the Secretary-General's requests to participate in UNAMIR. UNAMIR, the Force Commander and the Secretary- General's Special Representative have responded admirably to the evolving situation in Rwanda. But because the situation in Rwanda has changed since the Council last extended UNAMIR's mandate, it was necessary in the current resolution to clarify that mandate.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source
“There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 965 (1994). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source
“I shall now put the draft resolution contained in document S/1994/1360 to the vote. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Djibouti, France, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda, document S/1994/1344. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1994/1360, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to a vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source
“Given the urgent need to take forward the political process as part of an overall strategy, including action on security in the camps and conditions inside Rwanda, the Council requests the Secretary-General to consider how preparations for this conference can be accelerated. "The Security Council will remain seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1994/75. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 5.25 p.m.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3472 (1994) · source
“"The Security Council notes that preparations are under way for the convening in Bujumbura in the near future of a regional conference on assistance to refugees, returnees and displaced persons in the Great Lakes region, sponsored by the OAU and endorsed by the General Assembly in resolution 49/7. It also notes the Secretary-General's view that the United Nations and OAU should jointly convene at a later stage a broader conference to address a range of political and other issues, including national reconciliation, in order to identify long-term solutions to ensure peace, security and development in the subregion.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3472 (1994) · source
“"The Security Council reminds States that, in accordance with resolution 925 (1994), the Secretary- General has established a trust fund which could serve as a useful conduit for contributions to meet the immediate needs of the Government of Rwanda. It calls upon the international community to provide the resources needed for the Rwanda Emergency Normalization Plan, the forthcoming UNDP- sponsored round-table meeting and the consolidated inter-agency appeal. "The Security Council welcomes the Secretary- General's intention to work with the Organization of African Unity (OAU) to address the wider problems of the subregion.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3472 (1994) · source
“"The Security Council recognizes that, in the wake of the events that have overtaken Rwanda, the Government needs immediate and major financial assistance, particularly in the establishment of security conditions inside the country, the maintenance of law and order, the administration of justice, economic and social rehabilitation and national reconciliation for all Rwandese. "The Security Council notes the deployment of 60 human rights officers in the country and the steps taken by UNAMIR to promote the re-establishment of civil administration throughout the country and looks forward to full deployment. The Council also welcomes the fact that procedures are being instituted, with the cooperation of the Government of Rwanda, to make operational the International Tribunal for Rwanda established in resolution 955 (1994).”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3472 (1994) · source
“"The Security Council encourages the Secretary- General to assess the taking, on an interim basis, of initial measures aimed at providing immediate assistance to the Zairian security forces in protecting humanitarian operations in the camps, including the possibility of deploying security experts, from member Governments or through contract arrangements, to train and monitor the local security forces. The Council also requests the Secretary-General to consider what steps need to be taken to address the question of security in the refugee camps in Tanzania and Burundi. However, the Council is concerned that the use of local security forces without international involvement may not prove to be an effective approach to the security problems in the camps.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3472 (1994) · source
“The Council requests the Secretary- General to consult potential troop contributors to assess their willingness to participate in a possible peace-keeping operation modeled along the lines described in paragraphs 18 to 25 of the Secretary- General's report, namely to create secure areas within large camp sites, providing safe conditions for the refugees in those areas. The Council requests the Secretary-General to provide a _ detailed description of the objectives, rules of engagement and costs of such an operation as soon as possible. The Council further requests the Secretary-General to continue to explore as appropriate all possible means of addressing the problems in the camps. The Council will be giving further urgent consideration of this question in the light of the additional information it receives from the Secretary-General.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3472 (1994) · source
“The Security Council attaches equal importance to the Secretary-General's observation that any operation to achieve this would be futile without parallel efforts to promote national reconciliation and reconstruction in Rwanda. The Council stresses the imperative of reinvigorating the political process to provide a framework for any action taken to address security in the camps and the repatriation of Rwandese refugees to Rwanda. The framework should include a mechanism for sustaining a dialogue between the Government of Rwanda, refugee representatives and the United Nations. "The Security Council considers that the options described in the Secretary-General's report raise complex issues which require further elucidation.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3472 (1994) · source
“It warns these persons, many of whom may have been implicated in the genocide and other serious violations of international humanitarian law which were unleashed on Rwanda in April 1994, that their actions will only reinforce the determination of the international community to ensure that such persons are brought to justice. The Council also stresses once again the responsibilities of neighbouring countries for ensuring that their territories are not used to destabilize the situation inside Rwanda. "The Security Council notes the statement in the Secretary-General's report of 18 November that the first step towards promoting the repatriation of refugees must be a determined effort by the international community to reduce intimidation of prospective returnees and to improve security in the Rwandese refugee camps, especially those in Zaire.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3472 (1994) · source
“It also condemns the ongoing interference by these groups and individuals in the provision of humanitarian relief, and is deeply concerned that this interference has already led to the withdrawal of some non-governmental agencies responsible for the distribution of relief supplies within the camps. "The Security Council is alarmed at the indications that these same groups and individuals may be preparing for an armed invasion of Rwanda. It deplores the fact that food distributed by relief agencies for those in the camps is apparently being misappropriated for this purpose. The Council condemns all such actions.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3472 (1994) · source
“Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council has considered carefully the report of the Secretary-General dated 18 November 1994 on the security in the Rwandese refugee camps (S/1994/1308), particularly those located in Zaire. It is gravely concerned at the situation described in the Secretary-General's report. "The Security Council condemns the actions being taken by the former Rwandan leaders, and by former government forces and militias to prevent, in some cases by force, the repatriation of the refugees in the camps.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3472 (1994) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on security in the Rwandese refugee camps, document S/1994/1308. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/1994/1305, which contains the text of a letter dated 15 November 1994 from the Charge affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Zaire to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3472 (1994) · source
“It demands that all parties and others concerned cooperate fully with the Secretary-General's efforts to stabilize the situation in and around the safe area of Bihac and throughout the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and ensure the security of UNPROFOR as it implements its mandate." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1994/74. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 6.45 p.m.”
1994-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3471 (1994) · source
“It takes note with satisfaction of the proposal put to the parties by United Nations officials for an immediate and unconditional cease-fire in the Bihac region to be followed by a cease-fire throughout the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the interposition of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) in the Bihac safe area, a complete demilitarization of the safe area involving the withdrawal from it by all military forces, and opening corridors for humanitarian relief. The Council welcomes the acceptance by the Bosnian Government of this proposal and calls on the Bosnian-Serb party also to accept it. "The Security Council welcomes the impending visit of the Secretary-General of the United Nations to the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1994-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3471 (1994) · source
“It remains concerned over the blatant violation of the Bihac safe area. The Security Council remains determined fully to support efforts to negotiate a peaceful resolution of that conflict consistent with its previous resolutions and the proposals of the Contact Group. "The Security Council expresses its full support for the efforts of United Nations officials to stabilize the situation in and around the safe area of Bihac.”
1994-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3471 (1994) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following documents: S/1994/1348 and S/1994/1351, letters dated 26 and 28 November 1994, respectively, from the Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council reiterates its concern over the continuing conflict in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, including in the Bihac region and in particular in and around the safe area of Bihac.”
1994-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3471 (1994) · source
“On the basis of progress to date, the benefits of such coordination speak for themselves. Increasing the size of the UNMIH advance team in the careful fashion called for in this resolution makes a key contribution to this transition. It is the task of the MMF to establish a secure and stable environment so that the next phase - a political, economic and social rebuilding under the eye of UNMIH - can occur. The ultimate beneficiaries will not only be the United Nations and participating Member States but will be, most importantly, the people of Haiti. I resume my function as President of the Council. There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 6.40 p.m.”
1994-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3470 (1994) · source
“Institutions are being rebuilt, and tough political issues are being debated in a democratic process - not settled through violence and intimidation. Much remains to be done. However, we are on the right track, and this resolution keeps up the momentum. As the Secretary-General notes in his report, the UNMIH advance team is working closely with the MNF to prepare for the transition to UNMIH under the provisions of resolution 940 (1994). Expanding the size of the advance team will provide the planning flexibility necessary for that transition. In asking that the Secretary-General inform the Council of increases and that these increases be coordinated with the MNF Commander, the resolution underscores the good planning and coordination that already characterize this operation.”
1994-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3470 (1994) · source
“Brahimi, as he fulfils his duties and carries forward the project. The resolution rightly commends the efforts of the MNF to establish a secure and stable environment in Haiti, while paying special tribute to President Aristide for his efforts to foster national reconciliation. The MNF and the international community are doing an outstanding job with Haitian restoration. I was fortunate enough to be able to visit Haiti last week, and I can verify the progress cited in MNF reports and in those that I have given this Council. I met with President Aristide, Prime Minister Michel, members of the Cabinet and the political opposition. I visited with MNF troops and observed the training of the interim police force. Democracy is taking root in Haiti.”
1994-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3470 (1994) · source
“In the two months and 10 days since the MNF deployed to Haiti, and in the six weeks since President Aristide returned to Haiti, we have witnessed a transformation in that country. Where once there was a dictatorship run through fear and oppression, now there are the beginnings of true democracy and hope for the people of Haiti. This Council should take heart from the fact that so much has been done in so short a time. We note here the Secretary-General's observation that no acts of intimidation or violence against the United Nations or any other international presence have been reported. The operation in Haiti is poised to become a model for peace-keeping and international cooperation. In this regard, we support the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr.”
1994-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3470 (1994) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United States. The United States is pleased to support this resolution endorsing the Secretary-General's recommendation to expand the advance team of the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH). The resolution marks another step on the road to the full restoration of democracy in Haiti. This expansion will ease the transition from the multinational force in Haiti (MNF) to UNMIH and will help to ensure the success of both operations. As a friend of the Secretary-General for Haiti, my Government thanks the French delegation for its foresight in introducing the resolution. To date, this operation has been a great success.”
1994-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3470 (1994) · source
“The result of the voting is as follows: 13 votes in favour, none against and 2 abstentions. The draft resolution, as orally revised in its provisional form, has been adopted as resolution 964 (1994). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
1994-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3470 (1994) · source
“We shall now proceed to vote on the draft resolution contained in document S/1994/1354, as orally revised in its provisional form. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, China, Czech Republic, Djibouti, France, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Rwanda, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Against: None Abstaining: Brazil, Russian Federation”
1994-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3470 (1994) · source
“There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
1994-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3470 (1994) · source
“Operative paragraph 3 should read as follows: "Pays tribute to President Jean-Bertrand Aristide for his efforts to promote national reconciliation;". I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/1994/1107, S/1994/1 148, S/1994/1208, S/1994/1258 and S/1994/1321, letters dated 27 September, 10 and 24 October and 7 and 21 November 1994, respectively, from the Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the reports of the Multinational Force in Haiti. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to vote on the draft resolution before it, as orally revised in its provisional form. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote.”
1994-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3470 (1994) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the question concerning Haiti, document S/1994/1180, and the report of the Secretary- General on the implementation of resolution 940 (1994), document S/1994/1322. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1994/1354, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Argentina, Canada, France, the United States of America and Venezuela. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following revision to be made to the text of the draft resolution contained in document S/1994/1354 in its provisional form.”
1994-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3470 (1994) · source