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Amin

lines on the record: 87
first: 2000-11-14
most recent: 2009-10-05
sittings or episodes: 11
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“When we speak of the Congo, we speak of 16 million war-affected individuals, the most suffering among them being the children. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is also the country in which 2.5 million people were killed in approximately three years of war, according to an estimate presented by the International Rescue Committee. The Secretary- General wrote in his eighth report that "among the most disturbing findings is the disproportionate effect of the war on young children" (S/2001, 5 72, para. 61). In two of the districts surveyed, Moba and Kalemie, the Secretary-General reported, an estimated 75 per cent of children born during the conflict died or were expected to die before their second birthday.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“We have consistently argued that the Council must make a clear commitment to consider expanding the size of MONUC, so that the mission can carry out the tasks assigned to it, as well as the additional tasks it should assume. There is a practical need for the Council to demonstrate a credible presence, determination and commitment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We must not allow any pretext for delaying the withdrawal or return of foreign forces, thus unravelling the peace process. Finally, the visit of Ms. Carol Bellamy to the Democratic Republic of the Congo was a timely and appropriate initiative. Her visit brought an area of pressing humanitarian concern into the limelight. The children of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are among the most severely affected by the protracted conflict.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“As we said earlier, the size of MONUC does not correspond to the demands of the situation. In his seventh report, the Secretary- General said that at that stage he was not asking for the enlargement of MONUC beyond the authorized strength. During the new stage - which we hope will soon be set up as the parties make progress in disengagement and withdrawal - we shall have to consider the expansion of MONUC. We are in full agreement with France on this question. The success of the preparatory meeting of the inter-Congolese dialogue paves the way for progress in these areas. It is time the United Nations prepared for what it will be required to do in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“It is encouraging to note that all the parties to the conflict that gathered in Gaborone called for an immediate withdrawal of foreign forces from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Their call for the release of political prisoners should receive the priority attention of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Another positive signal from the region comes from the cooperation extended to the Panel of Experts on the illegal exploitation of natural resources. We appreciate the constructive attitude being shown to the Panel by the leadership in the region. Turning into the United Nations mission, we have noted the progress in the deployment of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), as reported to us by the Assistant Secretary-General.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“We urge the Government and other Congolese parties to give specific attention to this issue as they prepare for the dialogue. We have always stressed that the dialogue should be owned by the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In this regard, it is encouraging to note - we learned about this from the press - the allocation of $1 million to the fund for the dialogue by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as pledges by armed opposition parties. This is a positive gesture, which deserves to be complemented; the international community should continue to provide support. We look forward, of course, to a more in-depth briefing from Sir Ketumile Masire himself when the Council holds a meeting with him next week, possibly on 5 September.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“The intervening period of about one and a half months should be fully utilized by the Congolese parties. It will also be the collective responsibility of the international community to extend all possible assistance and support for the dialogue. At our most recent meeting on this subject, we stressed that the dialogue must be open, representative, inclusive and free from any outside interference. Bangladesh also underlined the need to allow for the full participation of Congolese civil society. In this regard, I would like to recall the message sent to this Council by Sir Ketumile Masire on the question of the representation of women in the inter-Congolese dialogue. The Council responded positively to his letter, conveying to him the fact that we shared his concerns and his views on the question.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“This requirement must be met without any further delay. The Lusaka Agreement and Council resolutions do not provide for any quid pro quo. There is a sequence, however. During our last meeting, Bangladesh joined other members of the Council in reminding the RCD of its obligation to withdraw from Kisangani and its environs in compliance with resolution 1304 (2000). We also called for similar cooperation by the Front de liberation du Congo and the Mouvement pour la liberation du Congo (FLC/MLC). We join Council members in reiterating these demands once again today. We are pleased to note that the preparatory conference agreed to start the inter-Congolese dialogue on 15 October in Addis Ababa. It is essential that the momentum created in Gaborone is carried forward to the meeting in Addis Ababa.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“We have noted the optimism expressed by Foreign Minister Leonard She Okitundu; we, too, would like to see an effective and final end to the war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We have also noted the statement of the leader of the Rassemblement congolais pour la democratie (RCD), Ruberwa, that the guns have fallen silent and that none of the parties will take up arms again. Word of this spirit must be heard throughout the Congo and the Great Lakes region. This optimism, which might seem exuberant at this point in time, must be made a reality. We have, of course, also taken note of the demands of the rebel movements with regard to the disarming of the so-called negative forces. This is also a demand of the Security Council. It is also an important provision of the Lusaka Agreement.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“My delegation appreciated the briefing given by the Assistant Secretary-General, Mr. Hedi Annabi, which provided the background for our deliberations this morning. Significant developments have taken place since the most recent meeting of the Council on this subject, in which Ambassador Morjane participated, took place on 24 July. The most important and positive note has come from Gaborone. My delegation pays tribute to Sir Ketumile Masire for the successful holding of the preparatory conference for the inter-Congolese dialogue for national reconciliation. He has secured substantive agreement on issues relating to the dialogue; such progress also strengthens the peace process in general.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“The discussion on this issue has been under way for almost three months. We are concerned that this has not been resolved. We think that this a matter in which you could play a constructive role. We call on the parties to resolve the outstanding issues related to the Boundary Commission, and hope that the Commission can start working soon.”
2001-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4310 (2001) · source
“We also want to join all others in commending the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Legwaila, and the men and women of the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) for the sustained progress they have made in their important work. We also express our appreciation for the briefing given this morning by Under-Secretary-General Guehenno. We also add our voice to those of others who have expressed concern on the lack of progress in the establishment of the Temporary Security Zone. But we note that it has now been achieved, and we commend the Governments of Eritrea and Ethiopia on that. The second point on which we also concur with the concerns expressed by others is the direct route of flight between the two capitals, whose establishment has not yet been possible.”
2001-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4310 (2001) · source
“High Commissioner, you have mentioned cooperation by the RUF in assisting refugees in distress. Like other delegations, we too believe that we need to also put effective pressure on the RUF and not only rely on their goodwill for the safety of refugees and humanitarian personnel. Finally, we agree wholeheartedly with the High Commissioner on the need to provide the resources that the UNHCR needs. This is a problem involving a massive refugee population, and more resources than are available now are definitely required. We urge United Nations and all other donors to increase their contributions.”
2001-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4291 (2001) · source
“The short-term and pressing needs of affording them protection and securing access to them have to be looked into. They may have to be relocated, especially those caught in the middle. We have to look at all options available to us. Here, we would like to pay a tribute to the Government and the people of Guinea for hosting a large refugee population for so long and in a difficult situation. We believe that in order to look at all options the Council should undertake a comprehensive discussion on ways and means with advice from the Secretariat, in particular on the feasibility of opening safe passages. We have heard the High Commissioner say that it is the best way. Others here and outside have expressed different opinions. There is clearly an urgent need for detailed advice on this and for further deliberations by the Council. Mr.”
2001-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4291 (2001) · source
“But, the precarious security situation persists with the refugees caught in the middle, in particular in the "parrot's beak" region. We agree therefore that measures for protecting refugees and internally displaced persons have to be strengthened. One of the ways that the High Commissioner has pointed out, in fact he mentioned that this was the only practical way now, is through the strengthening of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) in order to provide protection to refugees. We still have to see this as a somewhat long- term solution, because efforts to strengthen UNAMSIL will take some more time to materialize in concrete terms, as other delegations have also pointed out. But, we agree that the plight of the refugees cannot wait.”
2001-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4291 (2001) · source
“We are privileged to have High Commissioner Ruud Lubbers this afternoon at the Council. We thank him for his briefing and for the material that he made available to us. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) mission in the region is of critical importance, given the fragile security situation on the ground. As the situation in the subregion deteriorated with attacks by the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) into Guinea and the fighting in the area, we had expressed our concern for the humanitarian situation, for the deliberate targeting of refugees, for the wanton destruction of refugee camps and for the targeting of United Nations and other humanitarian personnel. We are happy that the High Commissioner's proactive role, soon after his assumption of office, has resulted in some definite improvements.”
2001-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4291 (2001) · source
“Finally, we are happy to note that the Council is making a slow but steady departure from the fire- brigade approach in favour of a comprehensive approach to peace and security. This indicates the recognition that the Council cannot go it alone when it comes to the question of peace and security. We agree with the constructive competition alluded to by the representative of the United Kingdom, which would seek to promote the widest possible partnerships, as underscored by the United States, for peace. We have noted some of the major initiatives and progress. However, there is no room for complacency. The Council has to do better. Bangladesh will continue to make its contribution to our collective endeavour.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The report will be most useful for a possible ministerial meeting proposed by Mauritius - a proposal that my delegation supports. The Council had earlier envisaged such a meeting in the context of conflict prevention. Thirdly, we might think of involving the peoples in whose name the Charter establishes the United Nations. We spoke of involving the legislative branch. The Inter-Parliamentary Union is an institution which could promote follow-up of United Nations resolutions, in particular the Council's. We could, in our national context, explore appropriate steps to inform and to involve our citizens. The power of making major decisions has to come from the people.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“First, as to the recommendation of the Secretary-General, we may take steps to engage our Government, where it is deficient, for the national implementation of resolution 1318 (2000) and, of course, of the commitments made by our respective heads of State and Government. We could possibly also think of involving the legislative branch of our Governments in our respective countries. Secondly, concerning the initiative for a United Nations system-wide follow-up of the resolution, we have pointed out some of the areas. A report of the Secretary-General, possibly after six months, will allow another half-yearly review in a more substantive manner. The comments of the United Nations membership and civil society, including the non- governmental organizations and academia, would provide useful inputs to the report.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Strengthening consultations with troop- contributing countries when deciding on peacekeeping operations was another major commitment. Thanks to the Singapore presidency, the Council has been engaged in this matter. The upgrading of United Nations capacity for planning, establishing, deploying and conducting peacekeeping operations was a major commitment in this regard. In December, the General Assembly approved 95 posts following the Brahimi recommendations. As this was an emergency requirement, we hope that the Secretariat is taking steps to make appointments to the posts in an expeditious manner, particularly as we know there are the usual delays. In conclusion, we would suggest three concrete steps as a follow-up to today's debate.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Another pledge was to take steps to assist the United Nations to obtain trained and properly equipped personnel for peacekeeping operations. In this connection, we would recall the observations made in the Brahimi Panel's report on the question of the commitment gap and the contribution of those with the greatest capacity and means. We would also recall the observations of the Secretary-General in this regard following the withdrawal of the Sierra Leonean and Jordanian battalions. The protection of civilians received a guarded commitment covered by the saving clause, where feasible. In the case of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the reverse concept of operations that we have supported, we have taken shelter under the saving clause. We shall be judged by what happens on the ground to the civilians.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“It is better that we hear comments on this from the United Nations membership outside the Council. The Council also agreed to include in these mandates effective measures for the security and safety of United Nations personnel and wherever feasible, for the protection of the civilian population. The safety and security of peacekeepers is paramount in our mind, as a troop-contributing country. This does not mean that we do not accept any risks. Bangladesh sends its soldiers and other peacekeeping personnel to United Nations missions throughout the continents, including in the most perilous areas. We accept certain sacrifice, along with other Members of the United Nations, but our concern here is not to repeat the experiences we had in Rwanda or in Sierra Leone.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The last provision in this section underlines the importance of enhancing the United Nations capacity for rapid deployment of peacekeeping operations and urges Member States to provide sufficient and timely resources. We would like to remind ourselves of this commitment on this occasion. An assessment of the progress in translating these pledges into practice will require a report by the Secretary-General with inputs from the Member States. We hope that part of this, particularly the question addressing the root causes of conflict, will be covered in the upcoming report on conflict prevention. The rest of the section is devoted to strengthening United Nations peacekeeping operations. The Council committed itself to adopting clearly defined, credible, achievable and appropriate mandates. Has it kept its commitment?”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Attention now needs to be given to the implementation of the agreed provisions. I shall focus on the provision under section III of the annex, as it contains essential operational elements and as most of the others have been covered by other speakers. The chapeau of this section calls for development, within the United Nations system and more widely, of comprehensive and integrated strategies to address the root causes of conflicts, including their economic and social dimensions. The representative of the United Kingdom has set the limits and has indicated the framework for such an endeavour, which the United Kingdom considers ambitious, a feeling that is shared. We agree with those observations.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The situation in Burundi is a case in point, but the Council has certainly not forgotten Burundi. The situation is reviewed every month. But possibly we have forgotten our responsibility to provide, or at least to plan to provide, a peacekeeping mission there, the situation permitting, as called for in the Arusha Peace Agreement. The Council should redeem itself of the tradition of doing too little too late in the case of Burundi, which is at hand. Way back in September 2000, the Secretariat was requested to report on the matter. The report is still awaited. Third, points three, four and five of the background paper relating to peace operations. The timely adoption of resolution 1327 (2000) as follow-up of the Brahimi Panel report has been acclaimed, rightly so. With this, a solemn commitment of the summit has been fulfilled.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Since the summit, actions on Eritrea- Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and West Africa and our action this morning with respect to Liberia speaks of a more proactive and resolute role of the Security Council. It would sound rather self-congratulatory if we enumerated our achievements. It will be difficult for the Council to judge its own performance in an objective manner. The comments and views of the United Nations membership are hence essential, and we are happy that a good number of non-members of the Council participated in the debate. Second, "forgotten conflicts". The Council heard elaborate comments on longstanding disputes from several delegations. I shall touch upon the question in connection with the preparedness gap, lest that give rise to cases of oblivion on the part of the Council.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“A pertinent question will also be whether the Secretariat, other organs of the United Nations, funds and programmes of the United Nations system and the Bretton Woods institutions have assumed their respective roles in advancing the objectives. Most of all, as the Secretary-General has stressed this morning, whether Member States - in the first place the Council members - have engaged in their respective capitals in seeking to implement the summit pledges. First, Africa. The year 2000 started with the month of January designated as the month of Africa, under the United States presidency. Since then, all the months of the year remained, as the situations demanded, focused on the conflicts in Africa, on African issues. This was true for the months before and after the summit.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We believe in keeping with our commitments to the future generations. This objective should be pursued by the membership and should be supported by the United Nations system and other actors. Bangladesh has also stressed that peace and security should be conceived basically in terms of human security. The ravages of war are experienced by human individuals, a reminder echoed in the statement of the former High Commissioner for Refugees, Mrs. Sadako Ogata. Turning to resolution 1318, we shall limit our comments to the six central themes you have suggested, Mr. President. The basic question before us is whether the Council has lived up to its commitments.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“This is clearly in line with the emphasis put on democracy, good governance, the rule of law and human rights. Many of today's conflicts have their roots in non-democratic - I would rather say dictatorial - regimes. Protection of democracy in many cases may mean preserving peace or preventing conflicts. These institutions, coupled with sustainable development, constitute the foundations for durable peace. In his 13 April 1998 report on the causes of conflict in Africa, the Secretary-General did recognize bad governance as a major source of conflict. No one could possibly dispute the fact that protection of the rights of minorities and respect for unlimited freedom and human rights contribute to conflict prevention. The Prime Minister of Bangladesh proposed the establishment of child soldier-free zones.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In doing so, we shall base our comments essentially on resolution 1318 (2000), the provisions of which are supported by the leaders of the Council member countries. In their statements the heads of State and Government also expressed views and made concrete proposals, which were not the subject of a consensus-seeking exercise. Nevertheless, those ideas deserve our serious attention, particularly when we are engaged in follow-up of the summit. We shall, of course, favour taking all those proposals made at the summit into account when we consider the outcome of the two days of debate. Let me recall the appeal of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to the United Nations at the last Council summit: to choose and sustain government of the people, by the people and for the people.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We are grateful to you, Mr. President, for arranging this debate. It has been a very timely initiative. It was indeed essential that we undertake a follow-up of the Council summit now that six months have elapsed. We appreciate the well- researched background paper provided by your delegation. That paper picks up, as is most appropriate, the salient points in resolution 1318 (2000). You have also included the highlights of the statements made by the heads of State and Government of the Council members at their 7 September summit. This is very pertinent to our present exercise. I shall not dwell much on what the Council has done over the last six months. That is outlined in your paper. I shall concentrate on what has not been done and what we should do in the days ahead.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We applaud the peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina for their continued efforts to rebuild a well-functioning sovereign State. We are fully cognizant of the many obstacles standing in the way of progress. The need for the world to stand by the peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina and provide the necessary support, assistance and encouragement is now greater than ever. We hope that Bosnia will soon be on a definite course towards economic and institutional recovery and that it will register achievements which will pave the way towards its ultimate integration into the rest of Europe.”
2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4222 (2000) · source
“The need for continued support by the partners of the peace implementation process is vital. This will set the stage for success, despite the many hurdles that might be erected by the obstructionist political forces. Fifthly, attention should particularly be directed to capacity-building, including the modernization of the judiciary, strong and independent courts, the training of police and border service personnel, and support for key legislation projects. The priorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina remain in the areas of economic reform, the return of displaced persons and refugees and the building of common institutions - areas already identified by the High Representative as the three main priorities. Although progress has been slow, Bosnia and Herzegovina has come a long way towards attaining these goals.”
2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4222 (2000) · source
“This relative increase in the rate of return is a positive development, and it should be sustained. The most important aspect of these returns is that they took place in or near the towns of Srebrenica and Foca, which are synonymous with mass killing and wild destruction. Much credit is owed to the tough measures taken by the High Representative for implementation of property laws, which have facilitated an increase in refugee returns. Fourthly, on the issue of economic reform, we started by saying that we put emphasis on the economic reconstruction of the country. The new leadership must create conditions for self-sustained economic growth. The country must move beyond the legacies of the past era and make the transition to a dynamic civil society and a healthy, market-driven economy.”
2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4222 (2000) · source
“It will now be the duty of all leaders representing their people at different levels to work hard for political stability and the economic development ofthe country. Secondly, with regard to the political environment, new leaders have emerged this year in Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. This is likely to change the political dynamics of the region and facilitate a resolution ofthe long-standing issues of the return of refugees, detained and missing persons, war crimes and other related matters. Thirdly, with regard to the return of refugees and internally displaced persons, there has recently been an increase in the return of refugees to their pre-war homes. The High Representative, in his briefing to the Security Council last month, mentioned the return of about 30,000 minorities this year.”
2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4222 (2000) · source
“First, with regard to elections, we welcome the successful completion of general elections on 11 November in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Bosniacs, Serbs, Croats and other minorities deserve our praise for the peaceful conduct of the democratic process. We also appreciate the efforts made by the High Representative, as well as by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Mission, in the holding of these elections. From the preliminary information and assessment, it appears that political pluralism in Bosnia and Herzegovina is putting down roots. This is likely to usher in a new era in which, hopefully, the leaders will rise above their ethnically driven political agenda and be able to work for the well-being of the common citizen.”
2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4222 (2000) · source
“The peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina have worked hard in recent years to restore their war-torn country to normalcy. Not all of their efforts have been rewarded with success, although some notable progress has been achieved. Much of the slow pace at which the implementation of the Dayton Peace Accord has proceeded has been attributed to a lack of commitment by the local leadership fl or, at least, by part of it i as well as to the surrounding political environment. This is now changing, or expected to change. We have reasons to be optimistic that the Dayton implementation process will now gather new momentum and proceed at a faster pace. Our optimism cannot but be guarded, however, as other speakers have pointed out, in view ofthe disposition ofthe nationalist forces. With this backdrop in mind, we have several points to make.”
2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4222 (2000) · source
“We are grateful to Under-Secretary-General Jean-Marie Guehenno for updating us on the current situation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We appreciate the detailed information and analysis with which he provided us on the general elections. This morning, we had an opportunity to deliberate on this issue in plenary meeting in the General Assembly. Our main focus was on the economic development of the war-ravaged country. We believe that that is the key to the future of the country. In a few days, we will be observing the fifth anniversary ofthe signing of the Dayton Peace Accord. It was that Accord that allowed the establishment of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a sovereign State. The new leadership is therefore expected to pursue the Dayton agenda, as our colleagues have said, with renewed commitment and vigour.”
2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4222 (2000) · source