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“It is useful, therefore, to indicate that my delegation is studying the report with keen interest, not only as it relates to the former Yugoslavia but also because of the resonance it has on the International Criminal Tribunal on Rwanda (ICTR). On balance, we wish to express our appreciation that the Tribunal has demonstrated its determination to take aboard the recommendations by the Group of Experts. We do believe that in spite of the problems borne in the application of new institutions, both Tribunals have passed the test of time as Viable instruments for dispensing justice in exemplary fashion. In this context, Namibia hopes that the Hague and Arusha processes will stand out as exemplary mechanisms from which sufficient lessons can be drawn for the future International Criminal Court.”
2000-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4161 (2000) · source
“We too are grateful to Judge Jorda, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), for his useful briefing and for the report on the Tribunal. That report contains specific proposals and measures to improve the operation of the Tribunal. I would like also to thank the entire bench ofjudges of the ICTY for the service they continue to render to the international community, the service which is especially valued and cherished by the children of the region who lost their brothers and sisters, their mothers and fathers during the war in the former Yugoslavia. Indeed, the report meticulously provides us with a comprehensive review of the work of the ICTY in terms of what has been done, what needs to be done and how to go about doing it.”
2000-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4161 (2000) · source
“Therefore, we acknowledge the multi-pronged approach of UNMIK and KFOR, not only in bringing administrative stability to Kosovo but also in creating an enabling environment to promote peaceful coexistence, tolerance and economic development, which by its nature depends on long-term planning. It is in that regard that the complete and comprehensive implementation of resolution 1244 (1999) is vitally essential.”
2000-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4153 (2000) · source
“All Kosovars should be given the opportunity to participate in social, economic and political activities free from intimidation. In that connection, we urge Serbs and other minorities to participate in the forthcoming municipal elections, and we also call upon the authorities in Belgrade to give their support to the elections in Kosovo. The return of refugees and internally displaced persons to their homes with dignity, along with the issues of detainees and missing persons, are of paramount importance to my delegation. We are aware that the situation in Kosovo is very complex and that miracles are rare in the real world; therefore UNMIK cannot be expected to produce them, if at all, beyond its capacity to act in the province.”
2000-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4153 (2000) · source
“My delegation notes also the progress achieved in the establishment of 20 departments of the Joint Interim Administrative Structure (JIAS) and other municipal bodies. However, we want to underscore the limited participation of minority communities in the political enterprise. We also concur with the Special Representative and with the report of the Secretary-General that increasing intimidation and unmitigated acts of violence by the Albanian majority aimed at driving the minority communities out of Kosovo are totally unacceptable. The perpetrators of such acts of violence and intimidation must be brought to justice. For that, the Kosovo Force (KFOR) and UNMIK need unequivocal support from the international community.”
2000-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4153 (2000) · source
“Allow me, Mr. President, to congratulate you and your delegation on having organized this public meeting on Kosovo. We are grateful to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report. I would like to express my delegation's appreciation to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Bernard Kouchner, for his briefing. His illustrious leadership has our support, and he can count on our country to support him in his mission until the completion of his task. We note with appreciation that the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) has begun to consolidate the central administration and municipal administrations throughout the province, with the renewed political life reflecting the diversity of the people of Kosovo.”
2000-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4153 (2000) · source
“My delegation cannot endorse observations which seek to diverge from the implementation of the United Nations settlement plan. It is for that reason that my delegation will not support the draft resolution before us.”
2000-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4149 (2000) · source
“The United Nations plan will enable the people of Western Sahara to exercise their inalienable rights to self-determination and independence in accordance with General Assembly resolutions 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960 and 40/50 of 2 December 1985, and with resolution AHG/Res.104 (XIX), adopted by the Assembly of Heads of State or Government of the Organization of African Unity at its nineteenth ordinary session, held at Addis Ababa from 6 to 12 June 1983. Namibia fully supports the recommendation of the Secretary-General to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until July 2000, notwithstanding some observations in the Secretary-General's report that have serious political implications and that cause concern to my delegation.”
2000-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4149 (2000) · source
“Let me first and foremost thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, and his Personal Envoy, Mr. Baker, for the work they are doing to resolve the question of Western Sahara. Nevertheless, the last two reports of the Secretary-General on Western Sahara - S/2000/l3l of 17 February 2000 and S/2000/46l of 22 May 2000 - contain some observations with which my delegation does not agree. My delegation wishes to reiterate that the United Nations settlement plan remains the only viable mechanism by which to achieve a lasting solution to the question of Western Sahara.”
2000-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4149 (2000) · source
“It is unfortunate that at this crucial juncture nature should add to the deaths and large-scale displacements. We express our profound sympathy and heartfelt condolences. We commend UNTAET for its efforts to rescue and assist the victims of these floods. We trust that enough resources will be made available to salvage the situation. In particular, we wish to echo the importance of next month's Lisbon donors' conference.”
2000-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4147 (2000) · source
“The inauguration of the Civil Service Academy is a very positive achievement, since the Academy will play a vital role in the future development of the human resources of East Timor. Similarly, the establishment of the first television broadcast in East Timor and the opening of the first land-border crossing between East Timor and Indonesia are positive developments. The important role of the media during peacekeeping operations cannot be overemphasized. The safe return of refugees from West to East Timor remains one of the main outstanding matters regarding the situation in East Timor. It is unfortunate that the militias are continuing their campaign in the refugee camps in West Timor. We regret the large number of deaths and widespread destruction caused by the intense flooding that continues to ravage West Timor.”
2000-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4147 (2000) · source
“I wish to thank Mr. Annabi for his useful and informative briefing on the situation in East Timor. My delegation appreciates the continuing progress in the work of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) regarding the administration, rebuilding and rehabilitation of East Timor. We note with appreciation that the National Consultative Council has been carrying out its functions. We would be most grateful to hear from Mr. Annabi specifically on how progress in national reconciliation among the people of East Timor is proceeding. We believe that this is one of the very important elements of the peace process in East Timor. We commend in particular the personal efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello.”
2000-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4147 (2000) · source
“In conclusion, let me pay special tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Morjane, to the Force Commander of MONUC, General Diallo, and to the men and women of MONUC for their tireless efforts in carrying out their mandate under difficult conditions.”
2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source
“The mission has recommended the early establishment of an expert panel to take this matter forward, in concurrence with an earlier proposal by the Secretary-General. We fully support this proposal and are ready to consider a formal decision on this burning matter. The resumption of fighting between Ugandan and Rwandese troops in Kisangani on 5 May is most deplorable. It is acceptable neither that foreign forces wage war against each other on foreign territory, nor that they invade another country. The resumed fighting has resulted in the deaths and injury of innocent Congolese civilians. Worse still, those who inflicted the damage and caused death do not seem to be remorseful about it. We look forward to the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the forces of Uganda and Rwanda, as committed in the agreement between the two countries.”
2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source
“This situation demands immediate action and it is imperative that those responsible be held accountable for their actions. While on this critical issue, let me pay tribute to the United Nations agencies for their crucial work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in addressing the desperate humanitarian situation of the Congolese people. Furthermore, I also wish to thank the non- governmental organizations for their contribution in this regard. There is no doubt that the illegal exploitation of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is helping to finance the ongoing war. This illegal exploitation is taking place in violation of the sovereignty of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and resolution 1291 (2000) and should not be allowed to continue.”
2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source
“The recent May 2000 report of the Human Rights Watch, entitled "Eastern Congo Ravaged: Killing Civilians and Silencing Protest", documents in graphic, grim detail war crimes being committed against civilians in the east. The report only confirms media reports about the most horrendous atrocities. The systematic rape of women and girls in the east must stop. The 15 Congolese women who were buried alive in the east should not be forgotten. Their cries should echo the call for immediate deployment of the United Nations observers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to assist in the process for peace, stability and development in that country. We call on the rebels and their supporters to cease terrorizing the civilian population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source
“We therefore renew our call for contributions and technical assistance to bolster the efforts of the facilitator and to give the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a chance to succeed. Now that the ceasefire is holding, the time has come for the exchange of all prisoners of war, as provided for in the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement. We therefore insist that those parties holding prisoners of war cooperate with the International Committee of the Red Cross to secure the release of such prisoners. We remain gravely concerned at the reports of human rights violations in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source
“Furthermore, we wish to express our appreciation to those Member States that have offered to contribute their troops to MONUC. The inter-Congolese dialogue is no doubt one of the important pillars of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement. Namibia supports the early holding of such a dialogue and we encourage the facilitator to continue to work with all Congolese to resolve the outstanding issues, thus paving the way for the early holding of the dialogue. In this regard, we urge all Congolese parties to work together and cooperate with the facilitator to find a mutually acceptable venue. On 25 April, in this Chamber, the facilitator of the inter-Congolese dialogue presented his work plan for the dialogue and outlined the difficulties he was experiencing, including the lack of human and material resources.”
2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source
“The 14 April ceasefire agreement continues to hold and the status-of-forces agreement has been signed. These two very important factors alone have paved the way for deployment of the 5,500 military observers. Any further delay of the arrival of the military observers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo might be misinterpreted and taken advantage of by the enemies of peace in the Congo. This time, we cannot fail the people of the Congo. Resolution 1291 (2000) has put the responsibility for the deployment of military observers entirely on the Secretary-General. We therefore urge him to bring the initial deployment timetable forward and to deploy the observers to the Democratic Republic of the Congo without further delay.”
2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source
“Let me take this opportunity to commend my dear friend and colleague Ambassador Holbrooke for the outstanding leadership he provided to the mission. His steadfastness, firmness and ability to persuade contributed immensely to the success of the mission. I also wish to thank Ambassador Holbrooke for introducing the report and for the comments he has made on the mission's activities while in the region. In addition to the points that he has made, I wish to emphasize some points that are of importance to my delegation. It is true that all the mission's interlocutors urged the deployment of phase II of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) as soon as possible. Naturally, Namibia shares the same view.”
2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source
“These include the early engagement of the United Nations in the conflict; the sustained political support of the Security Council and interested member States in the region; cooperation with other organizations; effective crisis management; and the clear will of the people of the country to end the war and pursue a political solution. It seems that if these requirements could be met by the United Nations and the international community as a whole, other peace efforts could also succeed. What is required is the political will of all the parties concerned. Finally, I would like to join the Secretary-General in paying tribute to the men and women who served in UNMOT and we look forward to his opinion about the possible establishment of a post-conflict peace-building office in Tajikistan.”
2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source
“My delegation is grateful for the excellent summary by the Secretary-General of the activities of UNMOT since its establishment. When reading through the report, I could not help drawing a parallel between difficulties experienced by that Mission, which achieved success, and missions currently under way, in particular in Africa. There is a clear message that, with perseverance by all parties, a mission can be successful, despite the existence of numerous and protracted difficulties. Even more striking for my delegation are the characteristics cited that contributed to the overall positive outcome of the Mission.”
2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source
“I want to thank the Secretary-General for his report and Mr. Ivo Petrov, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for the additional information. My delegation welcomes the success achieved in the peace process in Tajikistan. We also commend the role played by the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT) and other parties. There is no doubt that their perseverance, often through difficult times, hugely contributed to the current positive state of affairs. While acknowledging the overall success of the peace process, my delegation notes the difficulties that remain, in particular the existence of armed elements outside the control of the Government, which contributes to insecurity, as well as the daunting economic and social challenges. We hope that, in time, these problems can also be solved effectively.”
2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source
“We are already seeing mass population displacement, and unless we act, there is going to be a humanitarian crisis, given that many humanitarian workers have already been evacuated to neighbouring countries for safety. We are grateful to all Member States who have committed their forces and made other contributions to the UNAMSIL operations in Sierra Leone. N o doubt, the success or failure of UNAMSIL can have an impact on the future of United Nations peacekeeping operations. Notwithstanding this possibility, the crisis in Sierra Leone should not determine the future of peacekeeping operations in Africa. We must not fail the people of Africa, for this will have catastrophic consequences for international peace and security.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source
“Our collective responsibility demands that the strengthened UNAMSIL be augmented with the necessary equipment. Many troop-contributing countries do not have equipment that will make a Chapter VII mandate meaningful. Therefore, we appeal to those in a position to contribute equipment to UNAMSIL to come to the rescue of humanity and peace in Sierra Leone. We cannot and must not abdicate our responsibility in Sierra Leone and pass it to ECOMOG. If we do, the least we can do is provide ECOMOG with financial and logistical support. To this end, we look forward to the recommendations of the Secretary-General and the speedy adoption of a relevant draft resolution.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source
“Our thanks also go to all those Governments that have offered transportation to bring reinforcements to Sierra Leone. The task before us is clear. The political realities on the ground and the continued detention of United Nations personnel demand that we review the mandate of UNAMSIL. In fact, the summit of the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) recently held in Abuja has facilitated our task. Namibia therefore fully supports a reinforced UNAMSIL. The strength of UNAMSIL must be boosted. The mandate of UNAMSIL must be brought fully under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, without modifications. Namibia welcomes the decision of ECOWAS to put ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) troops immediately at the disposal of UNAMSIL so that they can be integrated into the Mission.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source
“It must be stressed that UNAMSIL did not have the necessary deterrent capacity. The first test by the rebels confirmed the extreme vulnerability of the Mission. UNAMSIL was outnumbered and did not have the required equipment. The mandate of UNAMSIL was inadequate for the task at hand. We hesitated to set ourselves clear and realistic goals. This is not an attempt to apportion blame, but rather an effort to establish why we went wrong. More importantly, however, we must exercise our collective responsibility in determining what we can do now, together, to put back on track the peace process in Sierra Leone. Of course, some have more capacity than others, but we must all act. In this connection, let me express our profound gratitude to the Government of the United Kingdom for sending troops to secure Lungi airport.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source
“Indeed, we all had hoped that, given what the people of Sierra Leone were subjected to, the way to peace was not to isolate those who stood in the way of peace but to include them. Today, the RUF has clearly demonstrated that it was never interested in peace. As a party to the conflict, the RUF did not have the political will to abide by the provisions of the Peace Agreement. They have, and continue to, openly and explicitly challenged the United Nations, if not embarrassing the international community. This we must not allow. Therefore the events in Sierra Leone should galvanize the international community to take effective measures to address this unfolding crisis. We must do so indeed because UNAMSIL is a collective undertaking. If it fails, it will be collective failure. When it succeeds, we all will have succeeded.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source
“Secretary-General, for your statement, and we commend you for the efforts you are making to bring peace to Sierra Leone. When we adopted resolution 1270 (1999) on 22 October last year, we did so, among other reasons, to commit the international community, and in particular United Nations Member States, to assist the people of Sierra Leone in restoring their democratically elected Government. Indeed, by resolution 1270 (1999) the Security Council acted to carry out its responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. After the continuing long series of most brutal and barbaric atrocities that the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) unleashed on the people of Sierra Leone - notably, children and even infants - the Government and people of Sierra Leone, who needed peace more than anything, accepted the Lome Agreement.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source
“Let me thank you, Sir, for convening this important meeting. I wish to extend my delegation's condolences to the Governments and those families who lost people in Sierra Leone. Our thoughts are with those being detained by the rebels. Let me also pay special tribute to the countries who have contributed troops to the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL). We commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the Force Commander of UNAMSIL for their leadership and untiring efforts to keep the peace process on track under the most adverse conditions. We also wish to salute the men and women of UNAMSIL for their courage under extremely difficult conditions. The presence of the Secretary-General here tonight is appreciated by my delegation. We thank you, Mr.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source
“It is these efforts that the international community must support and nurture. Namibia concurs with members of the Security Council mission that the process of reconciliation, rebuilding and resettlement is a protracted one, but it is a process worth engaging in, and we are confident that the foundation derived from the work by the international community will continue to provide the people of Kosovo with the necessary ingredients to reorganize their lives. In conclusion, let me express my delegation's appreciation and thanks to UNMIK, KFOR and other international humanitarian institutions who are carrying out their work under challenging circumstances.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source
“In this context, we encourage the Bosniac and Roma representatives to join the Transitional Council. Paragraph 23 of the report also indicates that, in Kosovo, "All ethnic communities expressed a desire to live in peace together". If that is the case, the international community should be able to assist them in moving towards peaceful coexistence in spite of the recent violence. Furthermore, it is exhilarating for us to learn that positive relations between communities still exist at the local level, as demonstrated through the renewal of contacts between leaders of the Albanian and Serb communities in Mitrovica. Therefore, we hope and pray that these contacts will continue and at the end of the day provide an opportunity for confidence-building and reconciliation.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source
“On a daily basis, UNMIK and KFOR have been facing the Herculean task of providing adequate physical security, freedom of movement, particularly for the ethnic minorities, and access to education and health care, as well as of guaranteeing the return of refugees and internally displaced persons, as indicated in paragraph 24 of the report. In the light of the task at hand and in View of the forthcoming municipal elections, this is a critical juncture for contributions to UNMIK. We welcome the participation of Serbs as observers in the following bodies: the Joint Interim Administrative Structures, the Kosovo Transitional Council and the Interim Administrative Council. My delegation hopes that soon the Serbs will upgrade their participation in these institutions.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source
“Secondly, we observe with satisfaction that the Council found this opportunity to share the findings of our mission to Kosovo with the larger membership of the United Nations family. This formula, if replicated, will definitely augur well for us in the days ahead. It is unfortunate that we could not extend meaningful participation to all the Member States that wanted to make a presentation. My delegation believes that for the full and effective implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999), the international community ought to support the efforts by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Kosovo Force (KFOR) in a sustainable manner and at the same time continue to encourage the ethnic communities in Kosovo to actively participate in the process.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source
“We, too, thank you, Sir, for convening this meeting and welcome the comprehensive report of the Security Council mission on the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999) in Kosovo, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. May I also acknowledge and congratulate Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury and all my colleagues who were able to find time to undertake the Mission to Kosovo on our behalf. First, my delegation wishes to express its appreciation that the Security Council enthusiastically accepted the invitation of the Special Representative, Mr. Kouchner, to visit Kosovo, not only to ascertain the facts on the ground but also to bring the Security Council members closer to the people we serve - in this case, the people of Kosovo.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source
“Appropriate steps, such as those recommended by the Secretary-General, would therefore play an essential role in heightening awareness and promoting climates of compliance. My delegation fully supports the draft resolution we are going to adopt later today. However, we wish to reiterate our grave concern over the situation at hand and would recommend that the Council continue to request reports from the Secretary-General and review the situation at regular intervals.”
2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source
“The disturbing continuation of attacks against United Nations and associated personnel should receive the Council's urgent attention, and adequate measures must be considered to ensure the security of humanitarian field workers. In this regard, we support the call by the Secretary-General for the ratification of the 1994 Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel, and for the development of an appropriate protocol to extend the scope of legal protection to all United Nations and associated personnel. My delegation concurs with the view that enough international humanitarian and human rights law instruments exist to ensure the legal protection of civilians. What is required is that parties have the political will to ratify and implement them and that parties to conflicts respect their provisions.”
2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · 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. The international community needs to continue to provide significant support to host communities as well as to refugee populations. The protection of civilians is closely linked to the capacity of United Nations peacekeepers to deploy rapidly. That point was highlighted this morning by the Secretary- General. As we have stated before, timely deployment, together with the appropriate mandate and adequate resources, can drastically improve the plight of besieged civilians during armed conflict. Again, support by the international community remains crucial.”
2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source
“The uncontrolled flow of not only small arms but all types of sophisticated light weapons into areas of conflict needs to be seriously addressed. Weapon-producing countries should not transfer arms, including landmines, to regions where armed conflict is imminent or raging. Equally important in this regard is the responsibility of Member States for ensuring that their citizens are not used as mercenaries. Furthermore, the recommendations relating to the special protection needs of women and children are strongly supported by my delegation, and special arrangements should be put in place to ensure the protection of such people against the horrors of armed conflict. Human suffering as a result of displacement is on the increase.”
2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source
“It is therefore timely for the Security Council to consider the protection of civilians in terms of its overall mandate under the Charter of the United Nations. All the recommendations made by the Secretary- General warrant serious consideration and implementation by the Security Council to the extent possible. However, the recommendations should be implemented in a fair and consistent manner, and civilians everywhere should be accorded the same physical protection so as to uphold the credibility of the Council. Those recommendations relating to the proliferation of arms and their impact on armed conflict and to the provision of humanitarian assistance are of particular importance and interest to my delegation.”
2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source
“I wish to thank you, Mr. President, and your delegation, for initiating the discussion of this very important subject. I also want to thank the Secretary-General for his report and excellent recommendations, which have set the stage for our deliberations today, as well as for the draft resolution we plan to adopt. We welcome the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, and thank him for his very important statement. Today, civilians, especially women, children and the elderly, are deliberately targeted by combatants and are constantly becoming victims of indiscriminate shootings, cruel and degrading treatment, physical and psychological torture and mutilation. You, Mr. President, have referred to this phenomenon as the "civilianization" of conflicts, and we share your view.”
2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source
“Finally, SADC has played, and continues to play, an important role in the implementation of the Council's resolutions against UNITA. However, it must be stressed that the SADC countries lack the technical and financial capacity to carry out its relevant programmes successfully. Therefore, we appeal to the international community to provide appropriate technical and financial assistance to SADC with a view to strengthening the effectiveness of the sanctions imposed against UNITA. SADC is more than prepared to play its role. However, the assistance of the international community is vital in this regard. We look forward to continuing to work with the Chairman of the Committee for the success of the work of the Committee and for peace and stability in Angola and in southern Africa in general.”
2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129 (2000) · source
“We call upon Member States and other concerned institutions to assist the Government of Angola in its internal reform process with a view to improving the effectiveness of the implementation of sanctions against UNITA. We also take note of the decisions taken by some Governments, both within and outside Africa, to bring to justice their nationals found to be sanctions-busters. Another critical issue of great concern to my delegation is the use of mercenaries by UNITA, whose impact has been significant in sustaining the military war machinery of the rebel movement. We call upon States to do their utmost to discourage their citizens from serving in UNITA ranks at all levels. In this regard, we support the issuing of arrest warrants to individuals who are playing key roles in circumventing the Council's resolutions against UNIT A.”
2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129 (2000) · source
“It would be unjust and unfair to the Angolan people, who have suffered for too long - more than 500,000 lives have been lost - if this draft resolution became just another resolution. Taking appropriate action against those States, corporations and individuals that are in violation of the relevant resolutions will send a clear message to possible violators that the Council means business. This is the minimum that the Council can do for the people of Angola. Thirdly, my delegation takes note of the steps announced by the Government of Belgium in support of a more effective implementation of measures against UNITA and indeed welcomes the measures taken by the Diamond High Council in conjunction with the Government of Angola to render sanctions more effective.”
2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129 (2000) · source
“Namibia will vote in favour of this consensus draft, but first let me comment on some of its key elements. First, my delegation considers the establishment of the monitoring mechanism an important factor in this exercise, and it is our sincere hope that the mechanism will receive appropriate support from the Member States and the Secretariat to enable it to accomplish the task ahead of it. It is important in this regard that adequate technical support and financial resources be provided to this mechanism so as to enable it to do its job thoroughly. Secondly, the Council must stand ready to take appropriate measures by 18 November this year against those who it determines have violated sanctions against UNITA, as stipulated in the draft resolution.”
2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129 (2000) · source
“These organizations have on a number of occasions expressed their concern at the deteriorating humanitarian situation resulting from UNITA's intransigence and refusal to comply with its obligations under the Lusaka Protocol. Furthermore, they have declared Mr. Savimbi a war criminal who has rendered himself an invalid interlocutor. In particular, we welcome the pronouncements by the most recent meeting of Foreign Ministers of Non-Aligned Countries, held at Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. In our view, it is imperative that the Security Council heed the call made by the Foreign Ministers of the Non-Aligned Movement in this regard. Today the Council is going to vote on another historic draft resolution - one which this time, if implemented, will help bring peace to Angola and to the region as a whole.”
2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129 (2000) · source
“At that meeting, we reiterated that Security Council resolutions on sanctions against UNITA were indeed being violated by Member States, corporations and individuals at the expense of the people of Angola, and hence that UNITA was in a position to augment its military strength and as a result continued to sow death and destruction in Angola. In this regard, and in order to add credibility and seriousness to the sanctions resolutions, the Council must take the appropriate measures to curb and destroy UNITA's capacity to make war. The Southern African Development Community (SADC), the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the Movement of the Non-Aligned Countries continue to play an important role in support of the implementation of the Council's resolutions imposed against UNITA.”
2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129 (2000) · source
“Let me at the outset express my delegation's appreciation to you, Mr. President, and to your Government for convening this important meeting on Angola. The fact that you are presiding over this meeting is clear testimony to your Government's commitment to contribute to finding a lasting solution to the Angolan conflict. I wish in particular to commend Ambassador Fowler for his commitment and his leadership in ensuring that sanctions against UNITA are enforced. My delegation pledges its full cooperation in the successful resolution of this issue. Let me also acknowledge the presence of the Minister of External Relations of Angola, Mr. Miranda. We eagerly await his remarks. The report of the Panel of Experts on violations of sanctions against UNITA was considered in the open debate of the Security Council held on 15 March 2000.”
2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129 (2000) · source
“This is even more relevant since we intend to adopt a draft resolution on Angola, hopefully tomorrow, which will be aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of sanctions against UNITA.”
2000-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4128 (2000) · source
“In this way, it effectively persuaded the Council not to implement wider sanctions earlier. On the other hand, non-implementation of sanctions by States and individuals presents a huge challenge to the Security Council. A better monitoring and enforcement regime could have avoided this. Furthermore, a better and more reliable data collection system, earlier in the process, with regard to the huge influence of diamonds on the continuation of the war, could have helped the process. Assistance to Member States in the implementation of sanctions, in this and other sanctions regimes, would also greatly contribute to the effectiveness of sanctions. Finally, my delegation believes that, with the information and strategies available to us today, the Council can obtain a better and more effective result with the implementation of sanctions.”
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