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“But this resolution also creates a strong incentive for the parties to act in accordance with the Framework Agreement. By so doing, the parties may free themselves and their citizens to pursue the hard but rewarding work of providing for the economic and social well-being of their societies. In that work, the United States and the international community are prepared to help all those truly committed to peace. I note that in crafting this resolution the Council also sought to protect the interests of all the States that were part of the former Yugoslavia, including those not directly involved in the fighting. The resolution is not intended to allow any Member State currently blocking assets of the former Yugoslavia to release those assets where there exists the possibility of ownership, in whole or in part, by another successor State.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“The sanctions appear to have achieved their purpose - far later than we would have hoped, but still earlier than some predicted. Indeed, this much-criticized sanctions tool has proved critical in bringing about the decision in Dayton, and the leverage it brings us will continue to serve us well in the complicated task of implementation. The terms of the resolution are calibrated to the realities of the situation in the former Yugoslavia. If the Government in Belgrade or the Pale Serbs fail to fulfil their obligations, the sanctions will be reimposed. With that unwelcome possibility in mind, my Government believes strongly that the infrastructure established and a cadre of personnel assigned to monitor sanctions enforcement should remain in place until sanctions are fully and finally lifted.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“Especially given the statements we have heard from Pale over the past 24 hours, compliance by the Bosnian Serbs cannot be assumed. After the siege of Sarajevo, the market-place shelling, the years of "ethnic cleansing" and the unforgivable savagery at Srebrenica, the world has had enough of Bosnian Serb arrogance and brutality. Their compliance with this agreement must be demanded by the Government in Belgrade; it must be demanded by this Council; and it must be demanded by every civilized person on Earth. The adoption of this resolution reflects not a change in policy but a change in circumstances. This Council imposed economic sanctions for the explicit purpose of encouraging Serbia to choose the path of peace.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“We must insist that words on paper become facts on the ground, and we must heed the explicit language of this resolution, which notes that compliance with the requests and orders of the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia - the war-crimes Tribunal - is an essential part of the agreement's implementation. To answer the Ambassador of Botswana, let me say that the war criminals are not freed by Dayton. On the contrary, the obligations to cooperate with the war-crimes Tribunal are strengthened. The suspension of sanctions under this resolution will not apply immediately to measures imposed on the Bosnian Serbs. Those measures will remain in effect until all Bosnian Serb military forces have withdrawn behind the zones of separation established in the Peace Agreement.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“I should also note that our action today will terminate the arms embargo for all the successor States that arose from the breakup of Yugoslavia, including the Republics of Slovenia and Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The second resolution we adopted today suspends the economic sanctions that were imposed against Serbia and Montenegro. This is a conditional step. The sanctions will be reimposed if the Government in Belgrade fails to sign the formal Peace Agreement and the other parties do. Sanctions will also be reimposed if Belgrade or the Pale Serbs fail to meet their obligations under the Peace Agreement. On this point, let me be clear. The international community must be vigilant in monitoring compliance with the terms of this agreement.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“But now we must move beyond past debates to focus on the future. Our goal is to translate yesterday's promise of peace into tomorrow's enduring reality of peace. Our plan is to discourage an arms race and to encourage a stable balance of military power. Our desire is to nourish a conviction on all sides that negotiation, not confrontation, is the practical way to resolve disputes. To these ends the Framework Agreement places restrictions on the military forces and heavy weapons of each party, it establishes an arms control mechanism, and it calls for talks to begin on measures to increase the confidence of all sides that no side will seek to evade or take military advantage of this Agreement.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“The first of the two resolutions we have adopted provides for the phased lifting of the embargo on the sale or transfer of arms to States within the former Yugoslavia. Under the resolution, the arms embargo will remain in place for 90 days after a final Peace Agreement is signed. A prohibition on the transfer of heavy weapons will continue until 180 days have elapsed, or until the arms- control pact envisioned by the Agreement is signed. The Council will watch the effect of this regime with interest. It is logical now, in the light of the events in Dayton, to lift the embargo against Bosnia. An embargo should not be maintained against a country whose only crime was to preserve its sovereignty, defend its people and sign every peace agreement put before it. Today we bring that injustice and folly to an end.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“And their efforts succeeded because of the heroic humanitarian work of United Nations peace- keepers from countries on this Council and from around the world. For the Council, our task in adopting these resolutions is to provide the first concrete results reflecting the decisions of Dayton. Today we take another step down the long road towards peace. By lifting the arms embargo and suspending economic sanctions, we have kick- started that long journey, and we have given the parties the support they need to sign this historic Agreement and ensure its effective implementation. After many years, after many debates, after many resolutions and after innumerable statements, this Council is today truly helping to make the promise of peace a reality.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“We meet today to respond, on behalf of the international community, to the Peace Agreement initialled yesterday in Dayton, Ohio. The world can be grateful for the tireless diplomacy of Deputy Foreign Minister Ivanov, Foreign Minister Bildt and, I am proud to say, American diplomats led by Secretary of State Warren Christopher and by Assistant Secretary Richard Holbrooke. Their efforts succeeded because the leaders of the three countries involved were willing to make the hard choices necessary to bridge past grievances and embrace future possibilities. Their efforts succeeded because of the prayers of average citizens in the region and around the world who have been horrified by the senseless suffering inflicted by this war.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“Presumably this is true, since the whole act - the condemnation to death and the executions - has in fact been reported by the Nigerian News Agency. This heinous act offends our values and darkens our hope for democracy in the region. We particularly deplore this action, for it was taken despite the pleas of so many Governments, including my own. My Government is now urgently considering what further steps to take, including action by the Security Council.”
1995-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3592 (1995) · source
“We urge them to seize this opportunity and to become once more the shining symbol of freedom that is their heritage as the oldest democracy in Africa. With today's vote we hope to see a movement towards democracy in Liberia, but it is impossible to talk about peace and democracy in Liberia without expressing my Government's outrage at the reports of the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other minority rights activists in Nigeria. Their conviction was stunning in its absence of any modicum of due process under law. The unseemly haste of this reported step contravenes all values of the civilized world. The defendants were not given a fair and free trial and were not able to present witnesses or evidence.”
1995-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3592 (1995) · source
“But the LNTG, the Liberian factions and ECOMOG must do the maximum with the resources they now have to keep the process moving, and we trust that they are doing so. If ECOMOG does not deploy in December, many combatants and civilians will lose faith in the peace process. My Government looks forward to the Secretary- General's progress report on the situation in Liberia and the implementation of UNOMIL's adjusted mandate. We intend to work closely with the United Nations and UNOMIL to achieve an efficient and cost-effective implementation of the new mandate. The people of Liberia have an opportunity now, with the support of the international community, to fashion a bright new peaceful future for themselves.”
1995-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3592 (1995) · source
“For our part, we are prepared to use some of the funds pledged at the 27 October Conference to help fund the demobilization-reintegration process. We will continue to look for ways to fund activities which will reduce the cost of UNOMIL. We urge other countries to support the peace process generously. The peace process in Liberia cannot move forward unless the Liberian National Transitional Government (LNTG), the Liberian factions and the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) do their part. We, along with many other countries, are working hard to mobilize resources for logistical support of ECOMOG's deployment, a precondition for UNOMIL's own deployment and the actual start of the disarmament and demobilization process.”
1995-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3592 (1995) · source
“We recognize that this will be a complicated and difficult task to complete. We believe that international humanitarian agencies and non-governmental organizations can and must be brought into the peace process as soon as possible - not only because their expertise and resources will ease the burden on UNOMIL, but also to ensure that the entire process, from disarmament through demobilization to reintegration into society, is carried out in an efficient, speedy and coordinated manner. In this context, we support the Secretary-General's intent to expand and strengthen coordination mechanisms, to appoint a United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the United Nations agencies, and to support the efforts of the wider humanitarian community, including non- governmental, international and multilateral organizations.”
1995-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3592 (1995) · source
“An investment now in peace in Liberia will be returned a thousandfold in better and freer lives for the people of the region. As you are all aware, my Government has carefully considered the Secretary-General's proposed adjustment to the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) and its revised concept of operations. We needed time to do so. Our sole aim has been to ensure that UNOMIL continues to play an appropriate role in helping to implement the peace programme. Under the new concept of operations, UNOMIL will have a major role in the management of and financial responsibility for the demobilization process. The United States agrees that the demobilization of the tens of thousands of Liberian combatants is critical to the peace process.”
1995-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3592 (1995) · source
“The resolution we have adopted today is another acknowledgement of the progress towards peace that is being made in Liberia. For too long the prospects for peaceful reconciliation in that poor country were bleak. But with the persevering help of the regional States, supported by the international community, a brighter future is now on the horizon. Today's resolution demonstrates the commitment of the international community to assist the Liberian people down the road towards that future. My country believes that the peace process in Liberia is very important, not only for the people of Liberia, but also for the whole West African region. That is why my Government pledged $75 million at the recent Conference on Assistance to Liberia.”
1995-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3592 (1995) · source
“The United States and the entire international community will do what we can to help them, but the ultimate responsibility for deciding between peace or more war rests with the parties.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“In particular, efforts by Serbia and Montenegro to assist the Bosnian Serbs in restoring their military communications and air defence networks and providing other military assistance to make up losses suffered in the recent air strikes would violate their commitment to close the border. I can assure you that my Government remains focused on this question. There is much work ahead to achieve our common objectives in the Balkans. This resolution is consistent with those objectives. We expect the Bosnian parties to negotiate in good faith on the basis of the Geneva Principles. We recognize that despite the progress made in the past two weeks, the parties have taken only the first steps on the road to peace.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“That includes the requirement in paragraphs 14 and 15 of resolution 988 (1995) that the Secretary-General report to the Security Council immediately if he has evidence of non-compliance with the border closure by the authorities of Serbia and Montenegro. If we receive such a report, the suspension terminates. This is not a phantom requirement; it constitutes a core basis for my Government's original position on suspension, and our decision today to support this extension. In that regard there have indications of shortcomings in the implementation of Serbia and Montenegro's commitment to close its border with the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to all but humanitarian shipments.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“First, the sanctions that continue to be suspended are limited strictly to cultural and sports exchanges, and the restoration of passenger air transport to and from Belgrade and ferry service to the port of Bar. There is no suspension of economic sanctions. In short, we have not increased sanctions relief; we have simply extended the suspension of existing relief for six months. My Government continues to believe that further sanctions relief must follow real steps towards peace, such as mutual recognition among the successor States to the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Secondly, the requirements of resolution 988 (1995) remain in full force and effect, and my Government expects them to be fully implemented.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“We are particularly pleased that the co-sponsors of this resolution include Russia, which plays such a critical role in the peace process. We are also grateful to the President of the Council and the Government of Italy for their contribution and support in the peace process and in implementing Council resolutions. We are under no illusion that continued suspension of these sanctions is the key to peace. Nor are we under any illusion that the border between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina is fully closed. But we are determined during this critical period of intensive negotiations to do everything we possibly can to achieve a lasting peace and restore justice to the region. I want to underline some fundamental points about the resolution we have adopted today.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“The cease-fire agreement for Sarajevo is a further significant step that we hope will lead to further progress. We expect the Bosnian Serbs to turn agreement into reality by fully meeting their obligations. We note that the United Nations has already made it clear that failure to comply, or attacks on the other safe areas, will lead to the resumption of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) air operations. My Government supports extending the suspension of a limited number of sanctions on Serbia and Montenegro for six months. We decided to make this unilateral gesture in the spirit of recent events and in the hope that the Government in Belgrade will facilitate continued progress in the peace talks.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“There is some movement towards peace in the Balkans. The United States, in full consultation with our Contact Group partners, the Governments in the region, and the United Nations, has led a negotiating process in recent weeks that is producing results. The Geneva Principles which were agreed to last week provide the basis for a negotiated settlement to the conflict in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Yesterday, the Bosnian Serbs agreed to comply with United Nations demands and withdraw their heavy weapons from the Sarajevo exclusion zone. This, along with their commitment to allow unimpeded road access to Sarajevo for humanitarian traffic and to allow the reopening of Sarajevo airport represents a major step towards lifting the siege of Sarajevo.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“We believe that it would be premature to make further changes, particularly in the number of United Nations observers, until the Council has the opportunity to review those recommendations. Liberia will need the continued assistance of the international community to re-establish the social and institutional fabric of its society. The United States has already contributed millions of dollars in humanitarian assistance. ECOMOG, the regional peace-keeping force, is also in need of assistance to better carry out its mandate. The United States has already contributed $20 million for its support. We encourage others in the international community to provide the needed help to the people of Liberia and their neighbours to ensure that the fragile shoot of peace in Liberia grows into full flower.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3577 (1995) · source
“The Liberian factions and people must keep in mind, as today's resolution reiterates, that continuing international support, including the participation of UNOMIL, is contingent on their demonstrating through actions their commitment to peacefully resolve their differences. Above all, the current cease-fire must be strictly observed by all sides. The resolution which we have adopted today not only supports the Secretary-General's immediate recommendations, but also lays the groundwork for further changes and improvements in UNOMIL and its relationship with the Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) of ECOWAS. We look forward to the report of the Secretary-General at the end of October and intend to review carefully his specific recommendations at that time.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3577 (1995) · source
“The adoption of this resolution renewing the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) signals the Council's recognition that the warring factions in Liberia have taken the important steps necessary to put their peace process back on the track. Without that, the United States could not have endorsed further support of the United Nations Observer Mission at this time. But there is still a long way to go. We urge the new Liberian Transitional Government to build on the steps already taken so that the peace thus far achieved will be lasting. This will require a commitment by all sides to find negotiated solutions to the problems that will inevitably arise during implementation of the peace accord. The arms embargo on Liberia declared by the Security Council must be strictly enforced.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3577 (1995) · source
“Let me join my colleagues as they wish Ambassador Merimee Godspeed and tell him how much we are going to miss his presence here. The war and devastation of Liberia is a tragedy which has for too long plagued the people of that poor country and their neighbours in the subregion. But in recent weeks agreement of the warring factions has renewed the hope for peace. The United States warmly welcomes these positive developments in Liberia. If we recall the situation the last time the Council considered this topic, we can see substantial progress. We commend the efforts of the countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in particular Ghana and Nigeria, as well as those of the Secretary-General, his Special Representative and the Organization of African Unity, all of whom have advanced the peace process to this point.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3577 (1995) · source
“Establishing the truth about what has happened in Srebrenica and throughout the Balkans war is essential not only to justice, but to peace. Responsibility for the atrocities committed does not rest with the Serbs or any other people as a group: it rests with the individuals who ordered and committed the crimes. And true reconciliation will not be possible in this region until the perception of collective guilt is expunged and personal responsibility is assigned.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source
“We do not know all that has happened to them, but we do know that we all have a responsibility to find out. We cannot allow ourselves, nor can we allow others, simply to shrug off the crimes committed in the aftermath of Srebrenica as an inevitable side-effect of ethnic conflict. We cannot accept rape or beatings or the murder of civilians as legitimate tactics of war. I am reminded of the words of the poet Archibald MacLeish, who wrote in 1940 of the world's passive response to the rise of fascism: "Murder is not absolved of immorality by committing murder. Murder is absolved of immorality by bringing men to think that murder is not evil. This only the perversion of the mind can bring about. And the perversion of the mind is only possible when those who should be heard in its defence are silent".”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source
“The resolution demands further that access be granted to persons detained against their will, requires that the rights of persons detained be respected, and reiterates that those who commit violations of international humanitarian law will be held accountable - as individuals - for those acts. Representatives from the appropriate international organizations are ready now - today - to travel to the areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina where those displaced by the violence in Srebrenica and Zepa are most likely to be. This resolution makes it clear that the Bosnian Serbs have a responsibility to permit them safe passage and to allow them to do their jobs. The United States Government strongly supports this resolution. It is important that we focus international attention on the plight of the refugee population from Srebrenica and Zepa.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source
“We know this from the credible accounts of refugees who witnessed these crimes, including persons interviewed by our Government. And we know it from sensitive information shared earlier today with members of this Council, unique information obtained by the United States. The combination of these eyewitness accounts and our intelligence data provides compelling evidence of barbarous and systematic murder by the Bosnian Serbs. The resolution we have adopted today demands that the Bosnian Serbs give immediate access to persons displaced from Srebrenica and Zepa who are in the areas under Bosnian Serb control.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source
“We have a responsibility to investigate, to find out what we can and to see that those in hiding are granted safe passage, that those in detention are well treated or released, that the names of those who died or who were killed are made known to their families and that those responsible for illegal and outrageous activities are brought to justice. We must not forget what happened in Srebrenica and Zepa, because there are strong grounds to believe, especially with respect to Srebrenica, that the Pale Serbs beat, raped and murdered many of those fleeing the violence. These dead were not killed in the heat of battle, they were not killed in self-defence and they were not killed by accident; they were systematically slaughtered on the instructions of the Bosnian Serb leadership.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source
“These were areas where we hoped our authority and legitimacy, as the voice of the international community, would offer protection from violence and attack. Tragically, the authority of this Council and the good opinion of the world appear to mean little to the leadership of the Bosnian Serbs. We must not forget what happened in Srebrenica and Zepa, because the story of what happened there is not over. It certainly has not been fully told, and innocent lives remain at stake. Some 10,000 civilians from Srebrenica and around 3,000 from Zepa are missing and unaccounted for. Some may be in hiding. Some may be in detention. Some are most certainly dead.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source
“Although the military action in Croatia has preoccupied us in recent days, we must not forget the tragedy and outrages perpetrated earlier in Bosnia against the eastern enclaves of Srebrenica and Zepa. We must not forget those Bosnian Serb attacks, because the magnitude of the suffering they caused was enormous, even in the grim context of the former Yugoslavia. As many as 13,000 men, women and children were driven from their homes and forced to seek refuge in already heavily burdened cities under Government control, some even across the border in Serbia. We must not forget Srebrenica and Zepa because these are areas for which this Council assumed a special responsibility. These were United Nations-protected safe areas.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source
“That is the only way to bring the cycle of disruption and tragedy that has affected all the peoples of the region to an end. Finally, let met categorically deny the allegation that I was told had been made by Mr. Djokic - that the United States gave tactical advice or logistical support to the Government of Croatia's military operation. This baseless charge can only make it harder for my Government to see the day when Serbia and Montenegro can rejoin the community of nations.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“This resolution reminds Croatia of its obligation to create conditions conducive to the safe return of those persons who have left their homes, and it stresses the importance of granting access by the International Committee of the Red Cross to those who have been taken prisoner or detained. At the same time, while we regret the means used, we must also recognize that the new safe area of Bihac is now open to humanitarian relief. For the citizens of Bihac, the long siege is over - and let it remain so. The events of this past week have not changed the overriding imperative for all parties in the former Yugoslavia, which is to cease the conduct of war and explore instead, with seriousness and good faith, the options that exist for achieving peace. That is the one path towards real security.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“We join as well in condemning in strong terms the wrongful acts committed against United Nations peace- keeping forces and in the Council's extension of condolences to the families of the Czech and Danish peace- keepers who were killed. In this regard, let me welcome the statement of the representative of Croatia accepting responsibility for attacks on United Nations peace-keepers, making a commitment to investigate these incidents and promising cooperation with the United Nations Confidence Restoration Operation in Croatia (UNCRO) and other international organizations. Many in Croatia have hailed the recent military actions as a great victory. But it is difficult to see how any society can derive real satisfaction from the defeat and flight of hundreds of thousands of its own citizens.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“History warns us that the failure to safeguard innocent lives leads only to more hatred, killing and destruction. For this reason, it is essential that international agencies have unimpeded access to observe conditions in Krajina and to provide humanitarian relief where needed. The turbulence of the past week' s events, coupled with restrictive policies imposed by the Government of Croatia, have made it difficult to assess the extent to which Croatian forces or their Bosnian allies may have been guilty of violations of international humanitarian law. My Government expects the war-crimes Tribunal to investigate allegations of abuse against unarmed civilians - including reports that five elderly Serbs were killed and refugees bombed in the village of Dvor - and we will support fully the Tribunal's work.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“My Government supports this resolution as an expression of continued commitment by this Council to peace and to the relief of human suffering in the former Yugoslavia. We regret the decision by the Government of Croatia to launch an offensive against the Krajina region. We also urge all parties to refrain from further attacks, whether within Croatia or in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The latest round of violence has produced yet another flow of civilian refugees within the former Yugoslavia. By tractor, truck, car and cart, tens of thousands have fled the current military operations. The protection of those civilians must be a priority for all parties concerned. The rights of Serbs who choose to remain in Croatia must also be respected.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“Here we underscore the pivotal role of international financial institutions, the United Nations specialized agencies, and Member States' economic and technical assistance. These efforts in Haiti signal the broader commitment of the international community, spearheaded by the United Nations, to build democracy. This will be a long road for Haiti, but our renewal of UNMIH today is another step forward in this historic endeavour. Our destination is clear and within reach: a democratic and independent Haiti, where peace is sustained, human rights are respected and prosperity is possible.”
1995-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3559 (1995) · source
“To achieve this, we must encourage the people of Haiti to remain committed to the electoral process; we must encourage Haiti's electoral authorities to improve that process, and we must encourage Haiti's political parties - whether they be losers or winners this time around - to stay in the game. Most importantly, we must help strengthen the mechanisms needed to make sure that this electoral milestone leads to a duly constituted and freely elected system of government. Secondly, we must vigorously continue all efforts to complete the creation of a professional civilian police force and an effective justice system. Thirdly, we must continue to ensure coordination of effective technical and economic assistance to help Haiti rebuild.”
1995-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3559 (1995) · source
“My delegation agrees with the Secretary-General's observation that effective policing capabilities and related institution-building efforts are urgently required in Haiti. President Aristide has expressed similar concerns. The new Haitian National Police will be in place by early next year, and my Government is cooperating extensively with efforts to train and equip this new force. The recent deployment of 700 members of the new police and continuing efforts in Haiti to train new judicial personnel are important first steps. The role of UNMIH's civilian police contingent in this effort has been noteworthy. We echo the Secretary-General's appeal to Member States to contribute additional funds for this vital undertaking. Our task now is threefold: first, to ensure completion of free and fair elections.”
1995-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3559 (1995) · source
“While many nations take this for granted, Haiti has never seen such an event. The Haitian people have suffered for decades under despots; they are now embracing their new ability to choose their leaders. This is a transition made possible by the presence of UNMIH. UNMIH's mandate - to assist the Haitian Government in maintaining a secure and stable environment, to protect the Government of Haiti and key installations, to assist in the holding of elections and to professionalize the security forces - is an effective one, which we have extended in the spirit of our original commitment in resolution 940 (1994). UNMIH has made significant progress and, with this extension, will be allowed to finish what it has started.”
1995-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3559 (1995) · source
“While there were some serious problems, the election was a positive step toward the consolidation of Haiti's democracy. International observers saw few examples of electoral fraud, and no evidence of any large-scale or systematic effort to subvert the elections or skew the results. However, in many cases, the process was, in the words of one observer, "free, fair and fouled-up." None the less, it required great courage and faith for 2 million Haitians to go to the polls on 25 June and join the march toward democracy. UNMIH, along with the International Civilian Mission (MICIVIH), contributed to the people's sense of security on the morning of 25 June. The Haitian people are approaching another milestone on the journey of democracy: next February, a transition from one elected Government to another.”
1995-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3559 (1995) · source
“At that time, UNMIH will conclude its mandate as foreseen in resolution 940 (1994). UNMIH's contribution to the beginnings of a peaceful, democratic and prosperous Haiti fulfils the best aspirations of the community of nations. We pay special tribute today to the courageous men and women who have committed themselves, as part of UNMIH, to the future of Haiti. Their work must continue. We also give special thanks to the Special Representative, Mr. Brahimi. That is why the United States proudly joined with the Friends of Haiti in sponsoring the resolution we adopt here today to extend UNMIH's mandate through February 1996. Thanks to the support of the international community, Haiti held its first democratic elections in five years last month, and is preparing for the completion of those elections.”
1995-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3559 (1995) · source
“One year ago today, this Council took the historic decision to authorize Member States to use all necessary means to restore legitimate constitutional authority in Haiti. Since then, we have come a long way. The former de facto authorities have left Haiti, President Aristide has returned to office, a multinational force established a secure and stable environment in the country and parliamentary elections have been held. President Aristide's return to Haiti marked the end of a long dry season of tyranny and abuse, and marked the start of Haiti's own journey toward full, institutionalized democracy. Today, we have acted to renew the commitment of the international community to assist the people of Haiti on this journey. We have shown our support by extending the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH) through February 1996.”
1995-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3559 (1995) · source
“The Dutch peace-keepers have set a standard for bravery and dedication to the civilians in Bosnia that will be long remembered.”
1995-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3553 (1995) · source
“The United Nations has made significant contributions to the welfare of the Bosnian people. UNPROFOR has a difficult mission that requires tough decisions under often intolerable conditions. The leadership of UNPROFOR will need to make even tougher decisions in the days ahead. My Government believes that the role of NATO, to which we have committed significant resources, will be vital to those decisions in support of UNPROFOR. Also, we support full and speedy deployment of the rapid-reaction force, and we are prepared to provide necessary airlift and other logistical support for that purpose. Recent statements by many of our leaders to make the rapid-reaction force an effective instrument in support of UNPROFOR should now be implemented. In closing, let me take this opportunity to commend the Dutch contingent formerly based in Srebrenica.”
1995-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3553 (1995) · source
“Even as we condemn the Pale Serbs' contempt for the international community, we must acknowledge shortcomings in our efforts. The Council resolution today, which we co-sponsored, must be the beginning of credible resolve in this body, in our respective capitals and on the ground in Bosnia. Obviously, we all prefer peaceful means, but when brutal force is used the Secretary-General must have the right to use the resources available to him, in consultation with the relevant troop contributors, as stated in this resolution, to employ our resources in the most effective manner possible to meet the humanitarian needs of so many desperate Bosnian citizens and to achieve a lasting peace. To help achieve these ends, my Government firmly believes that UNPROFOR must remain in Bosnia, supported by the rapid-reaction force.”
1995-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3553 (1995) · source
“There is much talk today about failure: the failure of UNPROFOR, of the Security Council, of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), of the rapid- reaction force, of our respective Governments. We have all suffered a grave injury in recent days, but it is the Bosnian Serbs who have failed to comply with the most fundamental principles of international law and the legally binding demands of this Council. In recent days the Bosnian Serbs have attacked the very core of this institution and brought more death and misery to tens of thousands of Bosnian citizens. While on the ground the Pale militia is advancing, its leaders are in full retreat from all that we stand for as an international body committed to peace and security under the rule of law.”
1995-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3553 (1995) · source