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first: 1996-12-11
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“Such exemptions should apply to children, mothers and other vulnerable groups, and take account of religious considerations. I have highlighted some of the aspects that, in my delegations's opinion, can improve the effectiveness of sanctions. However, history and numerous studies to date have proved that sanctions failures are caused by a combination of a wide range of factors. Indeed, a review of the implementation of the sanctions against UNITA reveals very limited success, and this situation can be attributed to several factors. The Council will be asking the working group to investigate some of them. In retrospect, it can be seen that, in addition to being intransigent, UNITA deceived the Council many times through lying and false undertakings to abide by its obligations under the Lusaka Protocol.”
2000-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4128 (2000) · source
“Furthermore, recommendations with regard to humanitarian assessments before, during and after the imposition of sanctions, to determine the potential humanitarian impact and other negative unintended consequences, should be developed. In addition, practical measures to address the third-party impact of sanctions should be developed. These parties should be heard by the Council under the terms of Article 50 of the Charter, but the solutions should include the provision of special assistance to compensate for economic losses and adverse social impact, if such parties are to be expected to fully cooperate with United Nations sanctions. The imposition of humanitarian exemptions would also be of significant importance and immediate remedial value.”
2000-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4128 (2000) · source
“Some of the important elements to be considered should include the capacity of the United Nations Secretariat, since its serious and sustained involvement can enhance the effectiveness of sanctions. While it already provides invaluable support to sanctions committees, some areas need to be strengthened. Its staff capacity needs to be dramatically strengthened to enable it to effectively cope with the tasks at hand. Another area is its ability to financially and logistically support visits by Chairmen of sanctions committees to affected regions. These visits have proved to be crucial in efforts to enhance the effectiveness of sanctions. The visits by Ambassador Fowler to southern Africa and Europe are prime examples in this regard.”
2000-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4128 (2000) · source
“Not so long ago, in this very Chamber, during the discussion on the humanitarian situation in Iraq, the Secretary-General cautioned that, in that situation, the United Nations runs the risk of losing the propaganda battle as to who is responsible for the suffering of the Iraqi people - the Iraqi Government or the United Nations. My delegation therefore fully supports the establishment of a Security Council working group to develop recommendations on how to improve the effectiveness of United Nations sanctions. We strongly believe that all aspects of sanctions should be considered and evaluated by the working group to enable the Council, in the end, to comprehensively address the issue.”
2000-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4128 (2000) · source
“As I said earlier, sanctions remain one of the most important tools available to the Security Council in the exercise of its mandate, but the range of sanctions regimes in place today have had mixed effects and results so far. Once the Council decides to adopt measures to impose sanctions, it demands strict compliance by all States to ensure effectiveness. However, deciding whether to continue to enforce sanctions becomes a moral dilemma when the unintended adverse humanitarian impact and the damage and losses caused to third parties begin to outweigh the political goals to be achieved. It is therefore essential that the design of sanctions regimes should rest on a clear policy framework and contain definite and precise conditions for the maintenance or lifting of sanctions.”
2000-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4128 (2000) · source
“Important as the process that we are studying today is, my delegation cannot but have a sense that it is coming almost too late, given the important function that sanctions play in the arsenal of the Security Council in its role of maintaining international peace and security. We firmly believe that as time passes and situations change, so our methods should change. When opportunities present themselves which would allow us to improve our work, we should be vigilant and ready to accept them immediately. At the same time, if things are not working well, we should be bold enough to admit it, and we should also be bold enough to make the necessary changes to improve the situation. Without a continuous and attentive evaluation process, the Council will be found unprepared and unable to effectively fulfil its mandate under the Charter.”
2000-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4128 (2000) · source
“My delegation welcomes you back to the Council, Mr. President, and we would like to express from the outset our appreciation for the important and, in a sense, ground-breaking role you are personally playing in promoting and developing the important issue that we are discussing today. I should also be remiss if I did not acknowledge the important and tireless work being done in this field by the General Assembly, your Government, Sir, and the Governments of Germany, the United Kingdom and Switzerland and other institutions. Just this morning, we were able to participate in an interesting and educative discussion on the effectiveness of sanctions, which was organized by the International Peace Academy.”
2000-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4128 (2000) · source
“We support the Inquiry's call for assistance, paying particular attention to the need for reconstruction, genuine national reconciliation and respect for human rights. Finally, I wish to pay special tribute to General Dallaire and commend the United Nations personnel within UNAMIR and in the programmes and agencies, who at that difficult time made tremendous efforts under extremely dangerous conditions and saved lives of many civilians, political leaders and United Nations staff, as stated in the report. These brave men and women deserve recognition for their efforts. We have all failed the people of Rwanda. Let us learn from past mistakes and failures and exercise the necessary political will to make this world a better place for all human kind to live in.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“We have noticed with regret that despite the Rwanda experience, some of the problematic measures pointed out in the report as having contributed to inaction in Rwanda in 1994 are still being applied today as the United Nations considers taking action on certain conflict situations. The recommendation for the Secretary-General to develop a plan of action to prevent genocide is most welcome. We look forward to receiving the plan, and we have no doubt that it will greatly inform the World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance scheduled for the year 2001. We call on the international community to assist the Rwandese society in its reconstruction and development efforts.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“This brings me to my fourth point, concerning adequate planning for each operation with the necessary technical and political input. This is vital for the success of any peacekeeping mission. Furthermore continuous evaluation, monitoring and support are required and adjustments should be made to ensure that the mission is effectively dealing with the situation on the ground. Fifthly, protection of civilians under threat should form part of peacekeeping mandates. The lessons learned from Rwanda clearly illustrate this point. I am therefore glad that next week we will take up the issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“I will therefore not dwell on all of them but highlight a few salient points. First and foremost, it is important for the international community to focus its resources on addressing the root causes of conflict and to be proactive in preventing conflict from occurring in the first place. Secondly, Member States need to exercise the necessary political will to adequately address conflicts in a timely manner, irrespective of where they occur. Thirdly, we cannot overemphasize the need to equip each and every United Nations peacekeeping mission with an appropriate mandate and with adequate human and material resources. It is true that peacekeeping is costly, but peace does not come cheap. More often, when peacekeeping missions are considered, troop size and the costs involved are foremost in the minds of Member States.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“The failure of the United Nations, and in particular of the Security Council, to respond to the tragedy was a terrible mistake, and we should now all work together for the good of humanity to ensure that never again shall we allow genocide to be repeated - anywhere. The establishment of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda is commendable. We fully support it and hope that all of the perpetrators of genocide and crimes against humanity will be brought to justice. Namibia will continue to cooperate with the Tribunal, and we call on other States to hand over to the Tribunal all those who have been indicted. The observations and recommendations of the Inquiry are pertinent and need to be taken into account when dealing with conflict situations around the globe.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“Mr. President, I wish to thank you and your delegation for organizing this meeting. We commend the Secretary-General's decision to appoint an Independent Inquiry into the actions of the United Nations during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. I wish also to thank Prime Minister Carlsson and his team for the extensive work that they have carried out in the fulfilment of their mandate. We all witnessed the horrifying events of the 1994 Rwanda genocide. Innocent Rwandese were brutally massacred by their neighbours and friends. Above all, these were fellow Rwandese. The report clearly places on the international community the responsibility for the total lack of political will to prevent the human tragedy in Rwanda.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“We therefore welcome the efforts made by the United Nations through the Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention, as well as the initiatives by the "six plus two" group, to curtail the cultivation, production and trafficking of drugs in Afghanistan. Finally, my delegation supports the draft presidential statement that was submitted by the Russian delegation.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4124 (2000) · source
“In this regard, we welcome the renewed commitment of members of the "six plus two" group to contribute to the peaceful resolution of the Afghan conflict. Furthermore, we welcome the efforts made by other parties - such as the recent peace talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which were arranged by the Organization of the Islamic Conference - as well as other initiatives to promote peace in Afghanistan. With regard to drug cultivation and production activities in Afghanistan, my delegation is particularly struck by and concerned about the magnitude of the problem and the role it plays in the continuation of the conflict.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4124 (2000) · source
“We are deeply concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the country, and we condemn the violations of human rights perpetrated against civilians. In particular we condemn and reject all discriminatory practices and restrictions against women and girls by the Taliban. We therefore welcome the continuing efforts by the United Nations - and in particular by the Personal Representative of the Secretary-General - to find a lasting political solution to the Afghan conflict. My delegation remains of the view that only a negotiated political settlement aimed at the establishment of a broad-based, multi-ethnic and fully representative Government acceptable to all Afghans can lead to peace and national reconciliation.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4124 (2000) · source
“Renninger for his very comprehensive briefing this morning. Our thanks go also to Ambassador Listre for the recent report and for the information about the work of the sanctions Committee. We are of the view that his delegation is doing a commendable job in attending to the work of the Committee. My delegation welcomes the slowdown in fighting between the two factions in Afghanistan after the recent offensives. We trust that this situation will continue, to allow for uninterrupted humanitarian assistance. However, we are concerned at reports about preparations for renewed fighting by the parties. The report before us is very clear about the devastating effects of the war on civilians - especially women and children - who already have to battle other extreme elements, such as harsh winter conditions.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4124 (2000) · source
“My delegation joins you, Mr. President, and other members of the Security Council in conveying our profound sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the delegation of Tunisia on the passing away of President Bourguiba. His selfless contribution to the struggle for freedom and independence for the peoples of Africa will be remembered by future generations. His death is not only a loss to Tunisia, but to Africa as a whole. Let me join others in expressing my delegation's appreciation to see you, Mr. President. We welcome you to our meeting this morning. The magnitude of the suffering of the people of Afghanistan because of the war is comparable to that of situations in Africa. It is therefore important that we continue to seek solutions to achieve peace in Afghanistan. I also want to thank Mr.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4124 (2000) · source
“We express our concern about the flow of small arms in the country, and we wish to associate ourselves with the point made by Ambassador Hasmy in this regard. Finally, we wish President Kumba Yala and the people of Guinea-Bissau every success.”
2000-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4121 (2000) · source
“Our special thanks also go to the Member States, United Nations agencies, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries, for their support and the critical role they have played in the peace process in Guinea-Bissau. We call on the international community to continue to support the reconstruction process in that country. Guinea-Bissau needs a dependable and democratically accountable defense force. The process for induction into the force must, as a matter of priority, take members with no track record of gross human rights violations or active involvement in politics. Members unfit for service in the force must be given skills that are transferrable into civilian life.”
2000-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4121 (2000) · source
“We encourage the new Government of President Kumba Yala to embark upon a vigorous programme to promote genuine national reconciliation and to inculcate democratic values, the rule of law and good governance in Guinea-Bissau. These are important tenets for bringing prosperity and improving the quality of life for the people of Guinea-Bissau, whose ingenuity and enterprise can be realized with the full support of the international community. In this connection, we pay special tribute to the Representative of the Secretary-General and to the men and women of the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNOGBIS) for the tireless efforts they have made in assisting the people of Guinea-Bissau.”
2000-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4121 (2000) · source
“Namibia wishes to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on Guinea-Bissau. We also thank Mr. Prendergast for the update he has given us. The situation of Guinea-Bissau was high on the agenda of the United Nations during the past year and it will continue to enjoy the attention of the international community, so as to enable the people of that country to consolidate their democracy. I therefore wish to take this opportunity to congratulate the people of Guinea-Bissau. We commend them for the efforts they have made in bringing about peace and the rule of law in their country. The successful conclusion of the legislative and presidential elections and the formation of a broad-based Government are clear indications of their commitment to transform their country into a democracy.”
2000-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4121 (2000) · source
“Finally, we salute the Member States, the United Nations agencies and other international organizations currently participating in one form or another in maintaining peace and stability in the Balkans.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Thirdly, institutional capacity-building, training and socio-economic programmes should be provided, which would ease the entry of these countries into the larger economic market of the European Union. Whereas the international community provides the people of the Balkans with the assistance needed to rebuild social institutions and economic stability, it is equally essential for the Balkan people to cooperate with the international community in order to ease their integration into the larger European economic system. In this regard, my delegation commends the pledging conference held in Sarajevo to generate sufficient resources for the region, as well as the adoption of a common position for the establishment of the Stability Pact.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105Resumption1 (2000) · source
“We express our hope that the outbreak of violence in Mitrovica between the Serbs and Albanians will not escalate further to jeopardize the implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). My delegation looks forward to a proper briefing on that situation. We believe that, in order to resolve the situation in the Balkans, a series of regional security conferences ought to be instituted by the international community to provide a comprehensive settlement plan which entails, among others, the following elements: First, the rights of refugees and displaced persons to return to their homes and countries of origin with dignity must be guaranteed and their properties restored. Secondly, the Stability Pact should be reviewed and adjusted to include the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105Resumption1 (2000) · source
“In this connection, we concur with the views of the Secretary-General, the States members of the European Union and, indeed, the rest of the international community that a regional framework for the stability of south-eastern Europe should have its foundation in the United Nations Charter and relevant international treaties and conventions. The security situation in the Balkans, punctuated by the latest events in the town of Mitrovica in Kosovo, begs the international community to move expeditiously in addressing the problems of these countries in a regional framework, taking into account the cultural characteristics and sensibilities of various communities.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105Resumption1 (2000) · source
“In the process, the war that caused the break-up of the federation destroyed viable commercial markets, severed transportation links and created refugee problems unheard of in Europe since the Second World War. The number of refugees and displaced persons; the destruction of properties; the broken families and senseless killings, also known as ethnic cleansing, have become a telling story in the region and elsewhere. However, the social history of the region provides the context in which resolution of these problems can be envisaged.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Let me congratulate you, Sir, and your delegation for organizing this meeting and warmly acknowledge and thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Carl Bildt, for his comprehensive and useful briefing on the situation in the Balkans. My delegation welcomes this opportunity to discuss the overall situation in the Balkans, bearing in mind the complexities of cultural, economic, social and political problems facing the people of south-eastern Europe today. We note with dissatisfaction that the general situation in south-eastern Europe was by and large precipitated by the political instability generated by the events leading up to and following the break-up of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Over the years, the United Nations has brought peace to so many countries, including my own. The expectations of the suffering masses of the Democratic Republic of Congo for peace in their country are therefore high, and rightly so. We should not let them down. Finally, Mr. President, my delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”
2000-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4104 (2000) · source
“In other words, it does not conform to the mandate of MONUC as set out in the resolution we are about to adopt. Nevertheless, we will go along with the proposed numbers, with the hope that the Secretary-General will revert to the Council should additional personnel be required. The deployment of the 5,537 MONUC personnel is only the second phase in a series of deployments. It therefore goes without saying, and it is only logical, that the Secretary-General will no doubt be preparing for the next phase of United Nations deployment in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We therefore hope that the Secretary-General will come back to the Council with recommendations in that regard as well. Furthermore, we cannot overemphasize the need for MONUC to protect civilians under threat of violence within its capabilities.”
2000-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4104 (2000) · source
“Indeed, the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo should not pay for the inaction of the international community with regard to past violations of international humanitarian law in other parts of that region. In addition, the illegal exploitation of the natural resources and other natural wealth of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the eastern part of the country should cease. These illegal actions not only violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country, but fuel the continuation of hostilities. We look forward to the Secretary-Generals report in this regard. Our view remains that the number of 5,537 military personnel being authorized by the draft resolution is inadequate to monitor implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement over the vast territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2000-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4104 (2000) · source
“The draft resolution before us is not perfect; it is a compromise draft. It is for this reason that I would like to remind us all about the real cause of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the need for all States to refrain from interference in each other's internal affairs. This is a Charter obligation, which is emphasized in the Lusaka Agreement and accepted by all parties. The situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo is of particular and serious concern to us. We should not turn our backs on the innocent Congolese people in the eastern part of the country who are subjected to continuous human rights abuses and international humanitarian law violations. The perpetrators of these heinous crimes should bear responsibility for their actions.”
2000-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4104 (2000) · source
“We would once again like to call for assistance with the facilitation process. We have no doubt that the Congolese people will find common ground to resolve their problems, without interference, and in that way pave the way for the orderly withdrawal of foreign forces. We hope that the adoption of the draft resolution, which is long overdue, will result in the speedy deployment of personnel of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) to the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the same vein, it is our sincere hope that all parties will cooperate fully with MONUC to enable its personnel to carry out its mandate. In this regard, we are encouraged by the joint communique adopted at the Lusaka summit yesterday. On our part, Namibia pledges its full-continued support and cooperation.”
2000-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4104 (2000) · source
“The Secretary-General first recommended the deployment of the 500 military observers in his report of 1 November 1999, and we thank him very much for that report. It has taken the Security Council almost 4 months to agree in this draft resolution on the deployment of the 500 observers, not to mention the various conditions attached to said deployment. My delegation hopes this is testimony of the importance that the Security Council and all of us gathered here today attach to resolving that conflict. It is indeed encouraging to know that work on the national dialogue envisaged in the Ceasefire Agreement has commenced. We welcome the discussions held between the facilitator of the national dialogue and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and other political leaders in the country.”
2000-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4104 (2000) · source
“We look forward to the report of the Secretary- General pursuant to General Assembly resolution 54/ 192 of 17 December 1999, which is expected to be submitted in May 2000, addressing the scope of legal protection under the 1994 Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“It is clear that under Article 105 of the United Nations Charter and relevant agreements entered into between the United Nations and the host Government, the United Nations is entitled to enjoy such privileges and immunities that are necessary to the fulfilment of its aims and objectives. However, for the Governments to be able to fulfil their obligations, it is fitting that United Nations personnel and associated personnel and humanitarian personnel do observe and respect the national laws and avoid all acts which are incompatible with the nature of their duties.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“In addition, there is a need to explore meaningful ways of effectively disarming rebels and other armed groups. This needs to be further examined, as it is linked to the continuous illegal flow of arms into conflict situations. One other important confidence-building measure which we in Namibia used during the transition in our country was the code of conduct to which all the parties adhered. The mechanism used then can be duplicated today. Every mission of the United Nations must thus build on another in terms of lessons learned. Namibia fully agrees with the notion that primary responsibility for the security and protection of the United Nations personnel and humanitarian personnel rests with the host Government.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“It is therefore important that a clear message be sent to the rebel movements in Africa and elsewhere that lawlessness will no longer be tolerated. The international community should not only condemn these barbaric acts but should also make sure that those responsible are brought to justice. In this regard, Namibia welcomes the entry into force of the 1994 Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel. We encourage Members of the United Nations to become parties to the Convention as soon as possible, with a view to ending the culture of impunity in which flagrant violations of human rights and humanitarian law continue to go unpunished. Furthermore, it is important that, when United Nations observers are deployed, there is an adequate protection force, under an appropriate mandate.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“SWAPO, the liberation movement then, cooperated with the United Nations, and its military wing disarmed. There are lessons to be learned from there - lessons that will enhance the safety of United Nations personnel today. Contrary to the 1980s, however, today we have a mushrooming of rebel movements on the African continent - rebel movements and other armed groups who are targeting United Nations personnel persistently. In the Angolan situation, for example, UNITA, under specific and strict instructions from Mr. Savimbi, shot down two United Nations chartered aircraft on 26 December 1998 and 7 January 1999, respectively, over the territory it controlled. In addition, a plane piloted by a Russian crew was shot down by UNITA, and the fate of its crew remains unknown.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“Your personal participation in this meeting, Mr. Minister, is testimony to the seriousness your Government attaches to this very important issue. Our gratitude also goes to the Deputy Secretary-General and to the Executive Director of the World Food Programme for their statements. They presented us with comprehensive and up-to-date information on the status of the protection of United Nations and associated personnel and humanitarian personnel, and we are very grateful. The subject the Council is considering today is undoubtedly one of the gravest concerns of and challenges to the Security Council as the principal organ charged with the maintenance of international peace and security. In 1989, the men and women of the United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG) were welcomed with open arms in Namibia.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“At the outset, let me hail the men and women who, under the United Nations flag, continue today to serve in the field in a dedicated and selfless manner. Between 1992 and January of this year a total of 184 United Nations personnel were killed in the field. These are fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles and aunts who served the United Nations and who have made the supreme sacrifice for international peace and security. For their sake it is only befitting, therefore, that the Security Council re-examine on its part what is to be done to help ensure the safety of United Nations and associated personnel and humanitarian personnel. Let me thus add my voice to those of my colleagues who have spoken before me in expressing my delegation's appreciation to your delegation, Mr. President, for having arranged this meeting.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“At this stage, we think it would be more feasible to allow this process to take its course before further steps are taken by the international community. Finally, I wish Mr. Viera de Mello and his staff all the best in their work.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“Viera de Mello has again discussed the matter with the Indonesian Government. I would like to know if there are any visible efforts to curtail the militia activities. My delegation is gratified at the progress in the deployment of UNTAET, as well as the envisaged transfer from INTERFET to UNTAET. In this regard, we share the Secretary-General's appreciation for INTERFET, for the excellent work it has done so far. We welcome the report of the International Commission of Inquiry on East Timor and have taken note of its conclusions and recommendations. We agree that everything should be done to ensure that the perpetrators of human rights abuses in East Timor are brought to justice. However, we have also noted the progress achieved thus far by the Indonesian Commission of Inquiry.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“Viera de Mello could give us an indication of the level of interest shown thus far by other job-creating entities, such as the private sector, in the development of East Timor. With regard to the border incidents, we trust that the latest memorandum between UNTAET, the International Force in East Timor (INTERFET) and the Indonesian armed forces (TNI) will, in the first instance, prevent further incidents and, if it does not, at least enable the parties to effectively deal with the situation. The critical outstanding concern remains the plight of the refugees in camps in West Timor, their safety and their repatriation, if they so desire. It is disappointing to note that the militias operate in the camps and that they prevent the United Nations from moving freely in the camps. I note that Mr.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“Examples of the positive results derived from the improved relationship, such as the release of East Timorese political prisoners and the possible official Indonesian representation in East Timor, are numerous in the report. My delegation is gratified at the overall security situation in East Timor. It is unfortunate, however, that negative aspects, such as the outbreak of crime and gang violence, mainly due to socio-economic problems, are on the rise. It now remains for UNTAET to address this problem urgently. We note the great influence of unemployment on the situation in the country, as well as the efforts under way to address the situation. It would be interesting to know what impact the programmes currently envisioned will have on the overall unemployment situation. Furthermore, it would be useful if Mr.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“Of particular importance to my delegation is the urgency and Vision with which he has established the National Consultative Council as a framework for involving the East Timorese in the administration of the Territory. That forum is crucial to the nation as well to confidence-building. The role of that Council in national reconciliation can also not be overemphasized. Another positive aspect of the report is the information regarding the continuing improvement of good relations between Indonesia and East Timor, which was enhanced by the visits of Mr. Gusmao and Mr. Vieira de Mello to Jakarta. The forthcoming Visit of President Wahid to East Timor will provide an added dimension to these efforts, which are undoubtedly essential for cooperation between the countries.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“I associate myself with the words of welcome and congratulation addressed to you, Sir, and those of appreciation addressed to your predecessor. I want to thank the Secretary-General for his interesting and comprehensive report on the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). Let me also take this opportunity to thank Mr. Vieira de Mello for his briefing and the additional information he has provided. I want to state from the outset that, in my delegation's view, the report before us today reflects notable progress in virtually all areas of concern regarding the rebuilding and rehabilitation of East Timor, despite the challenges facing UNTAET. I have no doubt that most of these achievements can be attributed to the personal skills and dedication of Mr. Vieira de Mello.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“Last but not least, President Mandela comes from a background where ethnic division was used by the minority regime to sustain themselves in power. But even more importantly, President Mandela hails from a country with a leadership that has proved that it is possible for people who were in the past divided along racial and ethnic lines to accommodate and accept one another and live together in peace and harmony. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate our support for the efforts of President Mandela, a distinguished son of Africa, and to wish him success.”
2000-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4091 (2000) · source
“Only the people of Burundi, with the assistance of the international community, can bring true and lasting peace to that war-tom country. We therefore call for continued assistance to the peace process. President Mandela has taken over from another gallant and respected son of Africa, the late Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, one who played a pivotal role in the liberation struggle in Africa, particularly in southern Africa. Who better than President Mandela can help reinvigorate the Burundi peace process? He is familiar with the tragic politics of exclusion because he comes from a country where in the past the majority were trampled upon by the minority regime, and from a background where exclusion rather than inclusion was the order of the day.”
2000-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4091 (2000) · source
“Rather, it brings further division among the population, escalates the cycle of violence and exacerbates the already dire humanitarian situation in Burundi. My delegation condemns the inhuman policy of regroupement. It is in this light that we reiterate our call on the Burundian authorities to cease the policy of regroupement and create conditions conducive to the safe return of civilians to their homes to resume their livelihood. The Arusha peace process is the best viable option for finding lasting peace in Burundi. In addition, the participation of all Burundian parties in the Arusha peace process is of paramount importance, and we therefore urge them to cease hostilities and to participate constructively in the negotiations so as to end the carnage in that country.”
2000-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4091 (2000) · source