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“It underlines the need for UNMOT to operate throughout Tajikistan and to have the necessary personnel and financial support and requests the Secretary-General to continue to consider means of ensuring a full and active role for the Mission in the implementation of the General Agreement up to the strength authorized by its resolution 1138 (1997) of 14 November 1997 while continuing to observe stringent security measures. The Council urges the Secretary-General to appoint a successor to J an Kubis as the Special Representative as soon as possible. "The Security Council supports the continued active involvement of the Contact Group of Guarantor States and International Organizations in the peace process.”
1999-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4034 (1999) · source
“It also encourages them to continue their active work in creating conditions for the timely holding of a constitutional referendum and presidential and parliamentary elections, underlines the importance of the involvement of the United Nations, in continued close cooperation with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, in this process and welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to approach Member States with concrete proposals on voluntary contributions to support such involvement. "The Security Council notes with appreciation the work of the outgoing Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. J an Kubis, and of all the personnel of the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT), and encourages the Mission to continue assisting the parties in the implementation of the General Agreement.”
1999-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4034 (1999) · source
“The Council reiterates its encouragement to the CNR to intensify its efforts aimed at the institution of a broad dialogue among the various political forces in the country in the interests of the restoration and strengthening of civil accord in Tajikistan. "The Security Council encourages the parties to undertake further concerted measures to ensure the full and sequential implementation, in a balanced manner, of the General Agreement, especially all the provisions of the Protocol on Military Issues (S/1997/209, annex II), including those related to the reintegration of former opposition fighters.”
1999-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4034 (1999) · source
“"The Security Council welcomes significant progress in the implementation of the General Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and National Accord in Tajikistan (5/1997/510), achieved to a great extent due to the renewed efforts of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and the leadership of the Commission on National Reconciliation (CNR). It particularly welcomes the official declaration by the United Tajik Opposition (UTO) of the disbandment of its armed units and the decision by the Supreme Court of Tajikistan lifting the bans and restrictions on activities by the political parties and movements of the UTO as important steps contributing to the democratic development of Tajik society.”
1999-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4034 (1999) · source
“The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the interim report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Tajikistan, document S/1999/872. 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 the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Tajikistan of 12 August 1999 (S/1999/872), submitted pursuant to paragraph 10 of its resolution 1240 (1999) of 15 May 1999.”
1999-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4034 (1999) · source
“The situation in Tajikistan and along the Tajik-Afghan border Interim report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Tajikistan (S/l999/872) The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Tajikistan, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Alimov (Tajikistan) took a seat at the Council table.”
1999-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4034 (1999) · source
“At the outset, I should like, on behalf of the Security Council, to extend deep sympathy to the Government and the people of Turkey in connection with the great tragedy they have experienced as a result of the major earthquake that occurred in north-western Turkey. I am sure that I speak for all members of the Council in expressing profound shock and sorrow at the great loss of human life and the extensive material damage suffered. I request the representative of Turkey to convey to his Government our sorrow and sincere condolences. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
1999-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4034 (1999) · source
“In favour: Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Gabon, Gambia, Malaysia, Namibia, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Slovenia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1259 (1999). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.30 pm.”
1999-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4033 (1999) · 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 document S/ 1999/863, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/1999/863) before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
1999-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4033 (1999) · source
“It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/1999/852) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Gabon, Gambia, Malaysia, Namibia, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Slovenia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1258 (1999). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.15 am.”
1999-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4032 (1999) · source
“The 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 United Nations Preliminary Deployment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, document S/ 1999/790. Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1999/852, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of members of the Council to document S/ 1999/815 , which contains the text of a letter dated 23 July 1999 from the Permanent Representative of Zambia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the text of the Ceasefire Agreement.”
1999-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4032 (1999) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Mwamba Kapanga (Democratic Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
1999-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4032 (1999) · source
“In favour: Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Gabon, Gambia, Malaysia, Namibia, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Slovenia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1257 (1999). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.45 pm.”
1999-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4031 (1999) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them a letter dated 28 July 1999 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/1999/830. Members of the Council also have before them document 5/1999/843, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (5/1999/843) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
1999-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4031 (1999) · source
“The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1256 (1999). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.40 pm.”
1999-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4030 (1999) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/1999/834, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (5/1999/834) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Gabon, Gambia, Malaysia, Namibia, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Slovenia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour.”
1999-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4030 (1999) · source
“The situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina in which she requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mrs. Kalajdzisalihovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
1999-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4030 (1999) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of August, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Hasmy Agam, Permanent Representative of Malaysia to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of July 1999. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Hasmy for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
1999-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4030 (1999) · source
“My delegation welcomes the intention of the International Diamond Manufacturers Association to include the issue of Angola among the topics to be discussed at the World Diamond Congress, and invites the Chairman of the sanctions Committee on Angola to address that Congress, which is to be held in Antwerp in July next year. We hope that by that time the expert panels will have completed their work.”
1999-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4027 (1999) · source
“As I indicated earlier, my delegation agrees with the recommendations contained in the report, particularly with regard to the urgent need for the donor community to generously provide financial and material assistance to SADC and to countries neighbouring Angola in their efforts to enhance and strengthen the regional capacity for the implementation and monitoring of the Council-imposed sanctions against UNITA. We also share the concern expressed by the Chairman at the possibility that weapons that are not up to the standard of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and which are sold or otherwise disposed of by new members of that alliance, might enter the arms market in central and southern Africa or otherwise find their way into UNITA's possession. It is our sincere hope that NATO will look into this matter seriously.”
1999-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4027 (1999) · source
“We believe that this will allow more light to be shed so that Council members can better understand the issues at hand. We look forward to the assembling of the expert panels with a view to their beginning work as soon as possible. We appreciate the fact that the measures relating to mercenaries were also discussed with the Member States concerned. We would like to remind those Member States that some of their nationals are still assisting UNITA as pilots and advisers, thus impeding the effectiveness of the sanctions against UNITA and thereby prolonging the agony and suffering of innocent Angolan civilians.”
1999-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4027 (1999) · source
“In this regard, we call upon our European partners to cooperate very closely with the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in their efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution of the Angolan conflict. The declaration made during the OAU meeting in Algiers fully committed OAU member countries to resolving conflicts in Africa peacefully, in order to put Africa on the path towards peace, progress and development. The support of the international community is required. My delegation agrees with the Chairman of the sanctions Committee that his substantive recommendations, which we very much support, should be considered by the expert panels before they are considered in detail by the Security Council.”
1999-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4027 (1999) · source
“Let me join with my colleagues who spoke earlier in thanking Ambassador Fowler for his comprehensive and, indeed, very informative report on his recent visit to Europe and Algiers. The question of Angola has reached a critical stage and is leaning towards total catastrophe. It is at this critical moment that the international community must stand firm and support the Angolan people. My delegation was particularly gratified by the declaration on Angola made by the presidency of the European Union during the visit of Ambassador Fowler, in which the Union committed itself to assisting all States in Africa to fully implement the Security Council sanctions against UNITA.”
1999-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4027 (1999) · source
“Ogata and the personnel of UNHCR and of the other humanitarian agencies that work tirelessly under strenuous and often dangerous conditions to bring relief to the civilians in need.”
1999-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4025 (1999) · source
“For example, out of the $1.6 million requested through the appeal for Angola, only 14 per cent has been provided, and out of $27.9 million requested for Sierra Leone, only 26 per cent has reached the agencies. We wish to emphasize strongly that it is imperative that the international community support post-conflict peace-building activities by assisting countries in their reconciliation and economic reconstruction, which will ensure long-term security. It is one thing to end a conflict, and it is another to ensure that the conflict does not recur. It is an enormous task, yet, if peace is to prevail, all our efforts are required. The relevant United Nations agencies can only coordinate the assistance rendered. It is for the international community to make available the requested assistance. Finally, I wish to commend the efforts of Mrs.”
1999-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4025 (1999) · source
“We would therefore once again call upon all parties to ensure the security and safety of all humanitarian personnel. By the same token, we call on the parties to allow access for the provision of humanitarian assistance to the needy. On their own, UNHCR and its partner agencies cannot succeed in addressing the needs of African refugees. Recent events have shown that, with the necessary political will, the international community can help bring about an end to most of these conflicts. It is, however, unfortunate that selectivity is applied in exercising that will and in providing financial support. Images of African refugees are not shown on our television screens, but the plight of these people is very real.”
1999-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4025 (1999) · source
“We are aware that this presents a challenging task to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and to the rest of the humanitarian relief community, but we are confident that with the vigour and determination that have prevailed in dealing with so many conflicts, and with the support of the international community, the agencies will live up to the challenges ahead. We welcome the decision by Mrs. Ogata to resume the repatriation of Rwandan refugees now in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Congo (Brazzaville). We cannot overemphasize the need for the warring parties to ensure the safety and security of humanitarian personnel as well as that of refugees and internally displaced persons.”
1999-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4025 (1999) · source
“Let me stress that we are encouraged by the signing of ceasefire agreements on the conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sierra Leone, as well as by the acceptance by Ethiopia and Eritrea of the modalities for the implementation of the Organization of African Unity Framework Agreement. We hope that these developments mark the beginning of a process that will allow refugees and internally displaced persons to return to their homes in peace.”
1999-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4025 (1999) · source
“The flow of arms and particularly the proliferation of small arms to conflict areas are no doubt major contributing factors to conflicts in Africa today. Some of these arms continue to flow despite arms embargoes imposed by the Security Council. We therefore call on arms producers to abide by Council resolutions and to exercise restraint when shipping arms to our troubled continent. Through regional efforts such as those of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Southern African Development Community such conflicts could be contained. But regional organizations have limitations and require financial and logistical support in order to be successful. We therefore commend those countries that have rendered support to the ECOWAS Monitoring Group in its efforts to contribute to peace in Africa.”
1999-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4025 (1999) · source
“The situation is worst for women, children and the elderly. Lack of food, clean water, medicine, shelter and blankets is a problem confronting these people. In fact, we know this all too well, because it was not too long ago that many of us Namibians were refugees ourselves. This is no doubt one of the most horrendous experiences. Refugees and internally displaced persons are a direct result of ongoing conflicts. Conflicts on the African continent are both internally and externally motivated. These conflicts, as has been proven, have the capacity to destabilize a whole region. The ideal situation would be to have a world without conflict. It is important, therefore to address the root causes of conflict on the African continent if we are to prevent recurrence and to minimize the negative impact of these conflicts on civilians.”
1999-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4025 (1999) · source
“Yet the level of financial and material assistance rendered to refugees and internally displaced persons in other regions is far higher than what is available for Africa. It is in this context that my delegation wishes to thank you, Mr. President, for arranging this briefing at this crucial time for African refugees. I also wish to thank the High Commissioner for Refugees, Mrs. Ogata, for the informative briefing. Indeed, the information she has given us is saddening, but the world needs to be constantly reminded. It is disheartening to know that hundreds of thousands of civilians in Africa are forced to flee their homes and become refugees or internally displaced persons, living under the most degrading and unbearable conditions. The High Commissioner has clearly explained the fate of African refugees.”
1999-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4025 (1999) · source
“Let me at the outset express my delegation's profound condolences to the Government and the people of the Kingdom of Morocco on the passing of King Hassan II. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time. Over 1.7 million people in Angola are internally displaced, while hundreds are refugees in neighbouring countries. Some 450,000 Sierra Leoneans are refugees, and over 200,000 are internally displaced. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has over 700,000 internally displaced persons and 300,000 refugees. These are but a few examples. The number of refugees and internally displaced persons in those three African countries alone far exceeds the total of refugees and internally displaced persons outside Africa.”
1999-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4025 (1999) · source
“My delegation concurs with the proposed practical measures to promote the success of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants in a peacekeeping environment as outlined in the draft presidential statement. We also support the proposal for a report by the Secretary-General to the Security Council on this very important issue. It is our strong view that such a report must pay special attention to women and children, among others. Finally, we wish to reiterate that post- conflict peace-building is a multi-dimensional problem which the United Nations, and the Security Council in particular, has to address in a comprehensive and impartial manner if we are to build peace in any post-conflict situation.”
1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source
“An inadequate response by the Security Council and the international community in general can also prolong a conflict, which in turn can render post-conflict peace- building very difficult. Sierra Leone and Angola are strong cases in point. My delegation hails the signing of the peace agreement for Sierra Leone. It is our sincere hope that this agreement will usher in lasting peace for Sierra Leone. However, the difficult task lies ahead. Indeed, the process of national reconciliation may prove hard, but we all hope that the people of Sierra Leone, who have endured the most abhorrent human rights abuses, will rise to the challenge in order to make peace in Sierra Leone a reality.”
1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source
“We are thus pleased, Mr. President, that you have taken the initiative to convene this important meeting addressing an area in which your Government has been seriously involved, especially in my country. Giving employment to ex-combatants is a priority if post-conflict stability is to be achieved. The United Nations office for post-conflict peace-building needs to help fledgling democracies by means of a thorough reintegration of ex-combatants. Furthermore, efforts must be made to address problems, which may result in the re-emergence of conflicts. Premature withdrawal of a peace-keeping force is dangerous because belligerents rearm if presented with a vacuum.”
1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source
“66] This is very important because, when all members of a society belong, they can all contribute to peace, stability and sustainable development to the benefit of all. The employment of ex-combatants should therefore be addressed in isolation from general employment, as this state of unemployment is fraught with devastating consequences for any country. Reintegration of ex-combatants cannot be left to the countries involved alone. Not only is it financially challenging; it has other dimensions which also present constraints. Thus, the international community must seriously assist countries involved in post-conflict peace- building. Indeed, today we are managing the reintegration of our ex-combatants. This would not have been possible without the generous support and assistance of many countries, especially Malaysia.”
1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source
“To avoid a return to conflict while laying a solid foundation for development, emphasis must be placed on critical priorities such as encouraging reconciliation and demonstrating respect for human rights; fostering political inclusiveness and promoting national unity; ensuring the safe, smooth and early repatriation and resettlement of refugees and displaced persons; reintegrating ex- combatants and others into productive society; curtailing the availability of small arms; and mobilizing the domestic and international resources for reconstruction and economic recovery. Every priority is linked to every other, and success will require a concerted and coordinated effort on all fronts."[A/52/87l, para.”
1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source
“Furthermore, and equally important, a combatant's confidence evolves around his or her weapons. When he or she is disarmed and demobilized, a state of fear, panic and insecurity creeps in. It is this uncertainty that makes disarmament and demobilization painful, albeit necessary. In fact, the Secretary-General, in his report on the causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa, specifically in post- conflict peace-building, summed it up very well when he said: "Societies that have emerged from conflict have special needs.”
1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source
“Therefore, to many, armament and mobilization become a source of income, if not survival. It is no coincidence that it is most often the hungry, the illiterate and the destitute who become the easy prays of warlords in various conflicts situations. Many parts of Africa today are plagued by hunger and malnutrition, yet the proliferation of arms presents a stark contrast. In the draft presidential statement which we shall adopt later today, it is rightly stated that "Disarmament and demobilization must take place in a secure and safe environment, which will give ex- combatants the confidence to lay down their arms". Indeed, we have to ask ourselves what a secure and safe environment entails, because, more often than not, it is the absence of such an environment which creates conflict in the first place.”
1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source
“Furthermore, due to the nature of the decentralized logistics of irregular forces, weapon caches will be littered all over the country and ex-combatants will have recourse to these weapons if disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes are not properly implemented, coordinated and pursued with determination. It is in this context that my delegation underscores your initiative, Sir, to hold a much-needed debate on one of the most salient issues of post-conflict peace-building. Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration are all but stages in the process of post-conflict peace-building. If and when one stage is ignored, the process is left incomplete and the threat of recurrence of armed conflict is a reality. While conflict is exacerbated by the proliferation of arms, the causes are mostly economic and social in nature.”
1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source
“Many were too old to go to regular schools and too young to be persuaded into retirement. Hence, the Namibian Government decided to create a development brigade. In a nutshell, this is a mechanism to resettle, rehabilitate and reintegrate ex-combatants and their families. With the assistance of our private sector, the Government is in the process of addressing the problem, although many constraints remain. Let me stress that ex-combatants are former enemies who still want to avenge past activities. In addition, while fighting for their cause, former fighters had high hopes that were never wholly realized, resulting in frustrations and sensitivities.”
1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source
“The challenge of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex- combatants into civilian life is one with which the Government of the Republic of Namibia continues to grapple nine years after independence. We can therefore attest that a smooth and early transition to post-conflict peace-building is imperative for any country emerging from conflict. This is a truism, for the disarming and demobilization of ex-combatants does not by itself culminate in peace. For example, in our situation, generations were born in exile and thus had no attachment to the local lifestyle. For others, the long years of absence had placed them out of tune with the Namibian mode of life. Even more serious, most of the ex-combatants had no skills and thus could not be easily absorb into any possible employment.”
1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source
“While the end of hostilities in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is hopefully in sight, the root historical causes of this conflict should be addressed fully. Only then can lasting peace be guaranteed in Kosovo and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia as a whole. Namibia does not condone ethnic cleansing and other human rights abuses committed in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Equally, we oppose any attempt to dismember the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, now or in the future. The purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations are clear. It is the primary responsibility of the Security Council to maintain international peace and security. All States Members of the United Nations have the obligation to uphold the provisions of the Charter in that regard.”
1999-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4011 (1999) · source
“On 24 March this year, in this very Chamber, my delegation called for a cessation of hostilities in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and appealed to the parties concerned to find a political solution. We have reiterated that call many a time and today my delegation is pleased that, finally, diplomacy has prevailed. We thank all those who have made it possible. We sincerely hope that this marks the end of military action against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. It is regrettable, however, that only after the senseless killing of innocent civilians, the destruction of property and the massive displacement of people has a peace plan been possible. Indeed, the international community must draw important lessons from the situation in and around Kosovo.”
1999-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4011 (1999) · source
“It is in view of the aforementioned that Namibia has joined in cosponsoring the draft resolution under consideration. We wish to emphasize that the human tragedy, which continues to escalate, is such that a political solution has become even more imperative. My delegation wishes to underscore that the humanitarian situation in and around Kosovo is not a natural phenomenon. It cannot be addressed in isolation from the political context. We wish to reiterate our position in calling for a cessation of hostilities. Only then can we meaningfully address the humanitarian situation. In this connection, we reiterate that the Security Council should reassert its authority over the situation that is now unfolding in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia as a whole.”
1999-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4003 (1999) · source
“A crisis is unfolding in Kosovo, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. What was hoped would be a limited crisis has continued to escalate to frightening proportions. Persecutions, loss of life, destruction of infrastructure and property, as well as environmental damage with possible effect well beyond the borders of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, continue. As a result of ethnic cleansing, as well as of the military action of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), many refugees are finding themselves in neighbouring countries, as well as in other parts of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, far away from their homes, living under deplorable conditions. Similarly, the ongoing military action has severely affected the lives of the people in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.”
1999-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4003 (1999) · source
“We believe that it is still possible and necessary to find a timely political solution. It is imperative that the Security Council becomes actively involved in the search for a political solution. Similarly, the Secretary-General must continue to work towards the cessation of hostilities. We therefore reiterate our call for an immediate end to the bombing in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Only then can diplomacy be meaningfully pursued.”
1999-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4000 (1999) · source
“My delegation has on many occasions underscored the fact that continuation of hostilities in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia will have unimaginable consequences. Yesterday, the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade was hit. This is a very serious development. Fatalities, serious injuries and missing Chinese diplomats have been reported. We express our profound sympathy and condolences to the Government and people of China. The bombing of the Chinese Embassy could escalate the conflict. We therefore await the results of the reported ongoing investigations by NATO. My delegation remains convinced that the pain and suffering inflicted on the innocent and unsuspecting Chinese diplomats, as well as other innocents civilians in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, could have been avoided if there were political will for a political solution.”
1999-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4000 (1999) · source
“It is indeed dismaying and shocking that just when diplomatic efforts are being consolidated towards a much needed political solution, military action continues to be intensified in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, which is resulting in the loss of life and destruction of infrastructure. We would like to recall the recent successful humanitarian Visit of the Reverend Jesse Jackson to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, which resulted in the release of the American prisoners of war. Furthermore, the Secretary-General of the United Nations undertook a mission to some North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries and to Russia. All these efforts were aimed at finding a peaceful solution. More importantly, the statement of the G-8 ministers gave us a flicker of hope.”
1999-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4000 (1999) · source
“This principle has been reaffirmed time and time again - and even recently, during the open meeting that the Council convened on Friday, 19 March 1999. It is a principle that we believe should not be used selectively. My delegation wishes to underscore that military action against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia may not be the solution. Furthermore, the implications of this action may go beyond the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, thereby posing a serious threat to peace and security in the region. Therefore, my delegation appeals for the immediate cessation of the ongoing military action and for the exhausting of all possible avenues for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.”
1999-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3988 (1999) · source