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first: 1996-12-11
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“The current crisis in the Serbian province of Kosovo in particular and in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in general is a source of great concern to us. The degree of brutality perpetrated on the civilian population, the massacre of women, children and the elderly, the displacement of people from their homes, kidnappings and the wanton destruction of property continue to take place in Kosovo. What we have been yearning for in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, as in any crisis situation, is peace. More violence and destruction cannot salvage peace. In numerous cases of conflict situations it has been the view of the Security Council - and rightly so - that military action is not the solution, but rather that peaceful means should be resorted to.”
1999-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3988 (1999) · source
“It is therefore imperative that a ceasefire agreement which will bring an end to the suffering of the Congolese people be signed. For our part, we still stand by the decision of the Windhoek summit. We are encouraged by the positive developments of the liberalization of political parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced by President Kabila at the end of January 1999. It is our sincere hope that political activity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will return to normal in the not-too-distant future. Finally, I should like to say that the cold war has indeed ended, but external intervention in Africa has not ended - it has only diminished. But only Africa can make the African continent peaceful and prosperous. The international community can only assist.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987 (1999) · source
“That meeting resolved that a ceasefire agreement should be signed without further delay. Unfortunately, what followed was continued attacks on Government and allied forces. This cannot be tolerated. In our view, the time has come for the Security Council to become actively involved, in accordance with its Charter obligation to maintain international peace and security. We are therefore encouraged by the action taken by the Security Council today. Let me therefore take this opportunity to express to you personally, Mr. President, and to your delegation our appreciation and thanks for the efforts you have made to focus your presidency on African issues. We are most grateful. Unless all the parties involved negotiate in good faith and honour their commitments, the war in the Congo will continue raging.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987 (1999) · source
“This was followed by a meeting of Defence Ministers and other senior military personnel in Addis Ababa to work out modalities, a timetable, a calendar and resources, as well as monitoring, verification and the details of the respective troop withdrawals, in cooperation with the OAU. Regrettably, however, this process has come to a standstill. On 18 January this year, at the request of President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, my country hosted a summit of the countries that are involved in the fighting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Namibia agreed to host that summit, for we believed that the request was made in good faith. The aim of the summit was for the respective leaders to exchange views on how best they could cooperate to achieve the signing of a ceasefire agreement on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987 (1999) · source
“As indicated in the communique of the SADC Summit meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo held on 23 August 1998, the reconstruction of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as an independent, sovereign, united, peaceful, stable and prosperous country is critical to the achievement of the same objectives in the region and in the rest of the African continent. The OAU and SADC are continuing to make efforts to bring an end to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In Victoria Falls, the heads of State or Government made a political commitment to put an end to the fighting and to search for peace collectively.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987 (1999) · source
“The unprovoked invasion of the Congo and the Violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity constitute an act of interference in the internal affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Namibia advocates peace and stability as a precondition for development and economic growth. Consequently, we wish for the disruption of the democratization process to cease and the reconstruction of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to resume soon. Our deepest desire is to help create an environment conducive to normal political life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have suffered enough, for too many decades. They need space and time to reconstruct their country.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987 (1999) · source
“As Africans, we must avoid the politicization of ethnicity, for it can only be detrimental to African unity. We must also guard against ongoing attempts by external forces to exploit ethnicity for their own purposes. Of late, we have witnessed efforts to assist Africa in addressing its economic problems. We commend the United States-Africa ministerial meeting that took place in Washington a few days ago. But how can sustainable development take root in Africa in general, or, for example, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in particular, when sustained efforts are being made to plunge that country further into conflict? The security concerns of any State are, indeed, legitimate. However, we should refrain from defining our security needs beyond our own borders without working within the framework of the United Nations and of the OAU.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987 (1999) · source
“The Summit emphasised the need for all political actors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to commit themselves to orderly and peaceful transition to multiparty democracy, primarily through constructive consultations and negotiations involving all stakeholders. It is therefore important for all States Members of the United Nations to subscribe in earnest to the principles enshrined in the Charter and to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. There must be a clear distinction between invited and uninvited foreign troops in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Let me stress that as freedom fighters we never relied on ethnicity to win victory against oppressors, for we knew too well that apartheid colonialism was anchored in the principle of divide and rule.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987 (1999) · source
“Furthermore, the SADC Summit held in Mauritius on 13 and 14 September 1998, among other things, expressed deep regret at the outbreak of war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to remove the Government of President Kabila from power. Furthermore, the Summit welcomed the initiatives by SADC and its member States intended to assist in the restoration of peace, security and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In that regard, the Summit reaffirmed its call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and commended the Governments of Angola, Namibia and Zimbabwe for providing troops in a timely manner to assist the Government and people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to defeat the illegal attempt by rebels and their allies to capture the capital city, Kinshasa, and other strategic areas.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987 (1999) · source
“Namibia adheres to that principle and believes in the non- violability of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of States. These are sacred principles that compelled us, together with Angola and Zimbabwe, to intervene in the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the expressed invitation of President Kabila and his legitimate Government. The sole purpose of our requested intervention is to prevent the collapse of the State machinery and the Violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of a fellow SADC member State. The Namibian involvement is for democracy, peace, human rights and regional cooperation.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987 (1999) · source
“What remains, therefore, is for Africa to forge national unity, good-neighbourliness and cooperation. Any deviation from these principles will have serious and unimaginable consequences for Africa. What we are seeing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as a result of expansionist ambitions should be condemned; it must not be accepted as the norm in Africa. The Inter-State Defense and Security Committee meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), held in Cape Town, South Africa, in 1995, decided to take collective action in the event of attempts to change the legitimate Governments of member States by military means. Therefore, the Southern African Development Community has a stated obligation to ensure that the legitimate Government of a fellow SADC member should not be removed by invasion.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987 (1999) · source
“The invasion of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by Uganda and Rwanda has plunged that country into a devastating war that has resulted in intra-African fighting on the battlefield: a war from which the region and Africa at large stand to gain nothing; a war whose premises are against the purposes and objectives enshrined in the charter of the Organization of African Unity (OAU). It has been said, and rightly so, that in the 1960s independent African States inherited colonial boundaries together with the challenge which that legacy posed to their territorial integrity and to our attempts to achieve national unity. It was because of that shared and collective vision that the OAU decided in 1964 to accept the boundaries inherited from colonial authorities.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987 (1999) · source
“The Security Council convened at the level of Foreign Ministers on 25 September 1997 to address concerted international efforts to promote peace and stability in Africa. On 16 April 1998, the Secretary-General, at the request of the Security Council, submitted his report on the causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa (S/ 1998/318). That, indeed, was and remains a timely event, for Africa - today more than ever - needs peace and development for the prosperity of all its peoples. Neither nations nor peoples can do without cooperation for the good of all. Humanity requires solidarity and sharing in all the benefits derived from the common heritage of us all, on the basis of equality, mutual respect and mutual support for a common future. It is in this context that we view today's meeting.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987 (1999) · source
“It is of the utmost importance that the international community contribute to ECOMOG's two- pronged approach of military operations to deny the rebels military victory and of encouraging dialogue to end the conflict peacefully. My delegation supports the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL). Finally, the future of Sierra Leone lies in the hands of the people of Sierra Leone themselves. It demands that the rebels recognize the legitimacy of President Kabbah's Government and that they cooperate with the Government to help end human suffering. It warrants pressure by the international community on those who are supporting and supplying the rebels.”
1999-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3986 (1999) · source
“The recent escalation of hostilities resulted in many disappearances, abductions, the recruitment of child soldiers and violations of human rights and humanitarian law on a great scale. What we have seen in Sierra Leone could be a dangerous precedent in which rebels can overthrow legitimate Governments in Africa. This must not be allowed to happen. My delegation therefore hails the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) and its determination and courage to fight RUF rebels and their mercenary backers. Member countries of ECOMOG have and are making human sacrifices for Sierra Leone. The least the rest of us can do is to support and sustain ECOMOG financially and logistically. We appeal to the international community to stand by the democratically elected Government of President Kabbah.”
1999-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3986 (1999) · source
“I wish to join you, Sir, and those who spoke earlier in expressing our profound sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the Government and the people of Bahrain on the untimely passing of His Highness the Amir of Bahrain. My delegation is deeply concerned about the precarious situation in Sierra Leone. We welcome President Kabbah's readiness to release rebel leader Foday Sankoh to meet with other Revolutionary United Front (RUF) leaders. This gesture by President Kabbah, we hope, will be the beginning of a true dialogue. The people of Sierra Leone had been subjected to unspeakable human rights abuses for too long and, unless reason prevails, this human tragedy is bound to continue or even escalate.”
1999-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3986 (1999) · source
“Indeed, protection of civilians in armed conflict is pertinent, but what is even more crucial is for the world to come to sanity and stop armed conflict.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“In fact in this regard the Conference on Women addressed the heart of the problem - proliferation of arms and their impact on armed conflict. The uncontrolled inflow not only of small arms but of all types of sophisticated arms into areas of conflict needs to be addressed. Is it not ironic, for example, that in Africa there is a shortage of food but an abundance of sophisticated arms? Therefore, just as we call upon belligerents to stop the fighting, so too must we undertake measures for all weapons-producing countries not to transfer anti-personnel landmines and arms, whether by sale or grant, to regions where armed conflict is imminent. Furthermore, and equally important in our view, it is the responsibility of all Member States to ensure that their citizens are not used as mercenaries.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction is imperative. There are numerous instruments to address this problem. What is needed, therefore, is a collective political will to enforce them. The Platform for Action adopted at the Fourth World Conference on Women, which took place in Beijing in 1995, among others, addressed women and armed conflict. Not only does the Platform for Action depict the horror women and girls go through in armed conflict, but it gives concrete actions to be taken by Governments in order to reduce excessive military expenditures and control the availability of armaments. Let me reiterate that this is one of the commitments we all made at that Conference.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“Shootings at United Nations premises and other properties, as well as at United Nations personnel, will become fair play unless we act decisively. Motivated by human considerations to protect the victims of armed conflict, humanitarian agencies are themselves victimized or face accusations of giving aid to rebels, and their neutrality and impartiality become contentious. In a worst-case scenario, they are refused access to the victims of the conflict, expelled or their properties are confiscated. Thus, all efforts should be made to encourage parties to a conflict to allow safe access by humanitarian agencies to the victims of conflict. My delegation wishes to call on all parties to conflicts to observe the provisions of the pertinent Geneva Conventions and the additional protocols and to respect the neutrality of the civilian populations.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“Recruitment and deployment of child soldiers who are often orphans of the same conflict is preposterous, for they become ruthless and as such wreak vengeance on their adversaries. Enmities and hatred are inculcated in them, and unless measures are taken to curb this practice, societies with this breed of soldiers are heading for disaster. In a word, what we have heard today is that there are no children in war and thus there is no childhood in armed conflict. Therefore banning the recruitment or the use of children in hostilities must be made an international commitment. In the past, civilians in armed conflict regarded United Nations premises as safe havens, and those fleeing hostility knew they could be safe under the blue and white flag. Today all that has changed.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“On the other hand, displaced persons fleeing into neighbouring countries continue to place a huge social and economic burden on the host countries, especially in Africa. It is obvious from the briefing we received a while ago that the situation of children is even more perilous. The statistics of displaced children cited here are truly alarming. Over 13 million children are internally displaced. Those who manage to escape the bullets of belligerents often have no place to hide. They are pursued by the scourge of landmines and are either killed or scarred for life. Not only are children easy targets; they are increasingly being used to kill other children. Girls are traumatized through rape. They become instant mothers by being forced to bear children or having to assume the role of parenthood because their parents have been murdered.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“Protection of civilians in armed conflict is topical and thus my delegation expresses its gratitude to you, Mr. President, for having arranged this briefing in this format. The introductory remarks by Mr. Sommaruga, Ms. Bellamy and Mr. Otunnu have indeed enriched our deliberations, and we are most grateful. Today civilians, especially women, children and the elderly, are deliberately targeted by combatants and are perpetual victims of indiscriminate shootings and anti- personnel landmines. The cruel and degrading treatment, physical and psychological torture, killing and mutilation of civilians are well-known characteristics of armed conflict. Inciting of ethnic animosity by hostile media has also become a common phenomenon. Human suffering as a result of displacement is on the increase.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“The time has now come for the international community to turn words into concrete action by ensuring that necessary steps are taken to protect the providers of aid and assistance. We must pool our efforts together to ensure that instruments are put in place to punish those who are violating those laws in the name of war. In this regard, Member States must ensure that attacks committed against humanitarian personnel are investigated and that the perpetrators are brought to justice. Finally, I wish to thank Mr. Vieira de Mello for the concrete proposals advanced in his statement. We hope that the Security Council will give them serious consideration. My delegation, for one, will support serious measures aimed at improving the conditions for the delivery of humanitarian assistance.”
1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source
“We therefore deplore the increased level of violence against humanitarian personnel. We are also disturbed by the fact that it has become a regular phenomenon for those who are fighting to deny humanitarian personnel access to those in need. This obvious disregard for international humanitarian law should not and cannot be condoned. The recent debate of the Security Council on the safety and security of humanitarian personnel is a step in the right direction and should be taken further with the aim of adopting measures that should be adhered to by all parties concerned. Here we would like to stress that deliberations of the Security Council on humanitarian activities should be confined to the proper context. The technical role of coordination of humanitarian activities in the future should remain with the Economic and Social Council.”
1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source
“Furthermore, they are recruited, sometimes forcibly, into militia forces and are used as war instruments. They are subjected to hunger, famine and malnutrition and deprived of education and basic medical services, such as vaccination. The situation of girls is even more precarious. We urge those who are engaged in such conduct to refrain from those activities. My delegation commends the efforts of humanitarian organizations and their personnel, both international and national, who work tirelessly under extremely difficult circumstances, sacrificing their comfort and, increasingly, their own lives, to provide humanitarian assistance to the affected population. It is disheartening to know that those men and women are often targeted in the performance of their duties.”
1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source
“We are all aware that conflicts create situations for the most outrageous conditions in the world, since the most vulnerable in society - women, children and the elderly - are often targeted and deprived of the most basic human right, the right to life. Furthermore, impeding access to those vulnerable groups for the delivery of humanitarian assistance has become a tactic in conflict. Recent reports of massacres in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Kosovo are but two examples. Overall, it is however imperative for efforts to be devoted to the elimination of conditions that provoke the violation of human rights. Namibia is particularly disturbed by reports that children remain specifically targeted for attack by warring factions.”
1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source
“We would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this important meeting today. My delegation would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Vieira de Mello for providing us with an overview of the current situation surrounding the provision of humanitarian assistance. Indeed, it confirmed our concerns about the overall humanitarian situation, which is worsening, especially in Africa, despite concerted efforts by the international community. In our view, it is indeed the primary responsibility of each Government to provide for the socio-economic needs of its people. In an emergency situation, however, the primary responsibility must rest with all of us.”
1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source
“Let us all heed the call for children, first made in the Declaration and Plan of Action of the World Summit for Children.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“In this respect, compliance of all parties concerned with the Geneva Convention of 1949 and the Additional Protocols of 1977 is essential. Of particular importance is the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child of 1989. Efforts must be increased in identifying sources of private arms flows into areas of actual or potential conflict. In addressing the humanitarian needs of children in armed conflict, we must not neglect political action. It is of utmost importance that the Council work with regional mechanisms for conflict resolution in order to reinforce action. Humanitarian assistance cannot stop a conflict; it only address as the impact of the conflict on the victims. But the two are complementary, and one must not be used as an excuse for inaction at the expense of the other.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“It is therefore important that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict maintain contacts with the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women. That Committee has played an important role in bringing the situation of children in armed conflict to the fore, a situation which cannot be totally divorced from the situation of women in armed conflict. The special situation of the girl child in times of war must be given serious consideration. For many of the ongoing conflicts, the deterioration of the situation and its impact on children have been exacerbated by inaction or delayed action. It is our View that with the improved early-warning capabilities of the United Nations, early follow-up action is imperative if we are to protect children.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“Furthermore, the scope of the situation of children in armed conflict should go beyond the cessation of hostilities. Traumatized children, and especially orphans, must be given special attention. In this regard, cooperation between the Special Representative and the funds, programmes and agencies of the United Nations system are therefore essential. The multiplicity of humanitarian actors must not and cannot affect the effectiveness of humanitarian intervention. What is crucial is coordination of purpose. The reintegration of child soldiers into society and their involvement in education and vocational training will not only pave the way for employment but, more importantly, will enable them to make informed decisions and choices in all aspects of life. Whenever there is a suffering child, there is an agonized woman.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“Indeed, causes of armed conflict vary from region to region, but we cannot meaningfully discuss this issue without taking into account the source of conflict, for taking such an uncharted course will be tantamount to perpetuating the very problem we seek to address. International arms merchants and the protagonists who themselves ruthlessly fight for the control of natural resources are all part of the problem. This narrow economic interest leads to wide social strife. These are just some of the causes which the Council needs to recall in mapping out effective ways and means to address the situation of children in armed conflict. The appointment of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General was a timely development. But unless he is given all the necessary assistance to carry out his important mandate, his efforts will be futile.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“One need not listen to or read these stories in full. More often than not, the sad and fearful expressions of these children tell it all. It is a story of immense suffering; a story of starvation, malnutrition, abduction, rape, HIV/AIDS, children killing other children and children assuming parenthood to care for younger siblings who have been orphaned. Armed conflict has adverse international repercussions and brings devastation and loss of life. But there are many who continue to profit from it and children are always the losers. They are the victims, and they are the easy targets.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“We associate ourselves with the message of condolences extended by the Chairman of the African Group on the untimely death of Maitre Alioune Blondin Beye. In 1990, world leaders assembled at the United Nations and made a joint commitment to give every child a secure and happy childhood, including children in armed conflict. Article 38 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child is explicit in this regard. Yet, almost a decade after the World Summit for Children, the reality is much different. Today, too many children are carrying guns instead of books, playing amidst the debris of bombs instead of toys. Many children continue to bear the scars of landmines. Disturbing images of children in armed conflict narrating their painful experiences in total humiliation and trauma continue to beam into our homes.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“Finally, the meeting of the OAU Council of Ministers, which concluded in Addis Ababa on Saturday, 28 February 1998, among other things, reconfirmed the staunch position urging the States concerned to take concrete action to ensure a rapid and definitive settlement of the disaster. The Council of Ministers also reiterated its urgent appeal to the Security Council to quickly lift the sanctions unjustly imposed on the people of Libya.”
1998-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3864 (1998) · source
“It is that responsibility that we all must seek to uphold. We wish to reiterate the position of the OAU that the agreement by Libya for its two suspected nationals to be tried under Scottish law by Scottish judges in a third country or at the International Court of Justice, should now receive the Council's serious consideration so that the matter can be resolved equitably. Thus Namibia welcomes the two Judgments issued by the International Court of Justice on 27 February 1998 on the Lockerbie case. It is our fervent hope that this recent development will help in breaking the impasse.”
1998-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3864 (1998) · source
“An impasse on this matter will prolong the pain and agony for all concerned; hence, Africa has already, at the highest level, declared its readiness to assist in moving the matter along. We do so in our resolve to transform Africa from a continent of conflict and gloom to one of hope and peace, stability and development. The Security Council has an important duty to fulfil: that of maintaining international peace and security. In addition, however, with regard to Africa, in so doing we all should learn from present and past conflicts there. As the Secretary-General of the OAU stated here on 25 September last year, we should heed the calls made by African leaders. Only then can we prevent sparks from turning into a blaze. The United Nations therefore has, by its Charter, a responsibility and moral obligation towards the African continent.”
1998-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3864 (1998) · source
“We in Africa do not condone gross violations of human rights, nor do we seek to trivialize the loss of life from that tragedy. Indeed, the pain emanating from the loss of life in that tragedy will remain, and in this connection I wish to take this opportunity to express our profound sympathy to the families of the victims who lost their lives in that tragedy. The international community should leave no stone unturned in establishing the truth in this matter. The perpetrators of this horrendous act of terrorism should not go unpunished. Furthermore, we should work together to avert the continued suffering of many other innocent third persons who continue to suffer as a result of the continued sanctions imposed on Libya. It is unfortunate that those sanctions were imposed even before the suspects could be proved guilty by a court of law.”
1998-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3864 (1998) · source
“It is most gratifying to see you, Sir, presiding over this important meeting of the Council. Allow me to express also my delegation's thanks and appreciation to you and to the other members of the Council for convening this important meeting. We look forward to what we trust will be a fruitful outcome. On 25 September last year, at that historic ministerial meeting of the Security Council on the situation in Africa, which was held in this very Chamber, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Mr. Robert Mugabe, in his capacity as Chairman of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) raised many issues which concern Africa. Among them was the Lockerbie tragedy and the issues which have emanated therefrom. Similarly, on many occasions Namibia has continued to express its concern over this issue.”
1998-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3864 (1998) · source
“We therefore support the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA), as proposed by the Secretary-General. It is our sincere hope that, during this extension, the remaining issues will be resolved. Finally, Namibia reiterates its readiness to continue to contribute to the peace process in Angola until peace is achieved.”
1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source
“In spite of some positive developments, it is the View of my delegation that the measures currently imposed by the Security Council on UNITA should be maintained in order to ensure UNITA's full compliance with the commitments it made under the Lusaka Protocol. The people of Angola will value and measure peace and stability only when their socio-economic conditions improve. Thus, the Government's economic stabilization and economic recovery programme warrants technical, financial and other assistance. Indeed, the significant presence of the United Nations in Angola remains valid today and is now more critical than ever. While progress has been made, the United Nations task there has not yet been completed.”
1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source
“We therefore urge the international community to continue to support the emergency and humanitarian assistance programmes for Angola, for these are prerequisites for the consolidation of peace, stability and development in Angola. No doubt, the demobilization and reintegration challenges will be overcome in the immediate future. However, we welcome the steps being taken, especially the services of the Social and Counselling Programme - and perhaps equally or more important, vocational training for the soldiers. Our experience shows that the sooner reintegration is addressed, the better development plans can be pursued.”
1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source
“While we recognize the obstacles encountered in the normalization process - which are noted also in the Secretary-General's report - we continue to encourage the Government of the Republic of Angola and UNITA to continue to seek a peaceful resolution to the problem. The recent contacts between the two parties are thus a source of high hopes. The transformation of Radio Vorgan into a non- partisan broadcasting facility will, we hope, be completed despite the remaining hurdles. We note the positive aspects mentioned in the report on the military front, as well as police aspects. However, as a country that has emerged from conflict, we are particularly concerned about the recently laid mines, as these will magnify the magnitude of future development efforts by the Angolan people.”
1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source
“The conflict in Angola is a complex one, and it requires diligence and tact, among other things. In this context, my delegation hails the commitment of Mr. Alioune Blondin Beye in representing the Secretary-General in this delicate task. Peace and stability can come to Angola only if and when the two parties to the conflict equally demonstrate the necessary political will to see beyond their differences and to work towards a common goal: peace. The international community can only complement the efforts of the two parties, as it has been doing over the years. It is in this context therefore that the Government of Namibia welcomes the positive developments in the sisterly country of Angola.”
1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source
“Finally, my delegation is pleased with the adoption this morning of Security Council resolution 1098 (1997), which, among other things, extends the mandate of UNAVEM. III until 31 March 1997. We fully agree with the recommendation of the Secretary-General that the United Nations maintain its presence in Angola until the end of 1997 in order to ensure that the achievements made so far are consolidated.”
1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3743 (1997) · source
“The delay by UNITA creates serious doubts in our minds about whether it is really committed to the implementation of the letter and spirit of the Lusaka Protocol. In this regard, we call upon the parties, in particular UNITA, to consider, first of all, the interests of the people of Angola, who have seen no peace in their lifetime. UNITA needs to be reminded in a very clear message that the people of Angola need peace and that Angola needs development. This is the primary responsibility of all the leaders in Angola. They should therefore come together and form the Government of National Unity and Reconciliation without further delay. If they fail to do this, the Security Council must consider taking appropriate measures, including the imposition of sanctions against UNITA, in accordance with its relevant resolutions on Angola.”
1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3743 (1997) · source
“On 11 December 1996, I made a statement before this body in which, among other things, I expressed the grave concern to my Government over certain areas: the desertion of UNITA troops from the quartering areas; the delay in implementing all outstanding political and military issues, especially the agreement on the status of the leader of UNITA; the establishment of the Government of National Unity and Reconciliation; the establishment of state administration in various regions of the country; and the demobilization and incorporation of UNITA troops into the Angolan Armed Forces. Despite the fact that the peace process has witnessed some encouraging developments in recent months, these concerns today remain unresolved, owing mainly to the lack of cooperation by UNITA.”
1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3743 (1997) · source
“Alioune Blondin Beye, whose devotion to bringing peace to Angola has been exemplary. Let me also extend my Government's gratitude to the troika - the Governments of Portugal, Russia and the United States - in their search for peace in Angola. Our appreciation is also extended to the entire UNAVEM. III staff, the United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations for their tireless efforts in carrying out their respective mandates with determination under difficult conditions. I would like to assure them of my Government's full support.”
1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3743 (1997) · source
“Let me take this opportunity to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February. Given your experience and diplomatic skill, we have no doubt that the Council will be provided with sure leadership. At the same time, we wish to extend our sincere congratulations to your predecessor, Ambassador Owada of Japan, for the remarkable way in which he conducted the affairs of the Council during the month of January. My delegation would also like to express its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the situation in Angola, contained in document S/1997/115 of 7 February 1997, and for his efforts to further the cause of peace in that country. The same sentiments are extended to his Special Representative, Mr.”
1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3743 (1997) · source