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Ashipala-Musavyi

lines on the record: 96
first: 1999-12-10
most recent: 2000-12-19
sittings or episodes: 18
sources: un-security-council

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“The Secretary-General already recommended in October last year that the allocation for oil spare parts and equipment be increased, but six months later it is still not certain that we will heed the warnings. The state of the Iraqi oil industry was known to us even before the findings of the oil experts. In these circumstances, it is not surprising that the Government of Iraq is to scale down its production and export of oil. Long-term damage to the oil industry of Iraq, as mentioned in the report, can only do permanent damage to the welfare of the Iraqi people. Therefore it is imperative that long-term infrastructure requirements and investment needs are indeed addressed, for only the revival of the Iraq economy can meet the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people.”
2000-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4120Resumption1 (2000) · source
“It is clear that the programme's effectiveness and potential positive impact are severely restrained by the factors elaborated on in the report, most of which can be corrected with the necessary political will. I shall start with the grim conclusion of the oil experts that the lamentable state of the Iraqi oil industry has not improved, and that the decline in the condition of all sectors continues. In his remarks earlier, the Ambassador of Ukraine commented on the responsibility of the Iraqi Government as well as that of the members of the Council. We share those Views. While the Government of Iraq bears its own responsibilities, we are seriously concerned about the apparent lack of will on the part of the Council to take proactive steps to prevent a potential massive loss of life and environmental disaster.”
2000-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4120Resumption1 (2000) · source
“We thank the Secretary-General for his report on the humanitarian programme in Iraq. This report provides a valuable and detailed, albeit saddening, assessment of the implementation of this programme, as well as of the work of the parties involved. We also thank the Secretary-General for the report by the group of oil experts. The introductory remarks by the Secretary-General indeed said it all and were most welcome - especially his remarks with regard to children. We also take this opportunity to welcome the presence in our midst of Ms. Bellamy and Mr. Sevan. Indeed, the oil-for-food programme was not designed to meet all the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people, but neither was it meant to maximize human suffering in that country.”
2000-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4120Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Women, too, should be involved in DDR programmes, for they are affected in a special way by conflict and are often left to fend for themselves. In this context, we believe that the recommendations contained in the Beijing Platform for Action on women in armed conflict can serve to provide valuable input. Similarly, in our view, the Division for the Advancement of Women has an important role to play here. Demining operations, the reconstitution of State structures and the restoration of industrial and agricultural production are necessary for the realization of the DDR process, especially during the reintegration process. In our View, this is where international assistance is crucial. Finally, we must, indeed, draw on lessons learned from other United Nations operations, be they positive or negative.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118 (2000) · source
“The rehabilitation and detraumatization of the victims of conflict, especially child soldiers, have been extensively elaborated in the Secretary-General's report, and rightly so. The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of child soldiers should be given priority attention. The situation of the girl child in particular has to be taken into account. We also think that it would help enormously if the situation of children and child soldiers were taken seriously, addressed from the very beginning and included in the negotiation of peace agreements. In this regard, we greatly welcome the inclusion of a child protection adviser in United Nations operations in Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118 (2000) · source
“However, in situations where the causes of a conflict have an external dimension, it is important that pressure be brought to bear by all involved, directly or indirectly, for the parties to disarm. More importantly, in our view, faction leaders should be held accountable for the disarmament and demobilization of their combatants. Although every situation has its unique attributes, DDR is a process whose parts cannot be treated in isolation. All components have to be addressed, for they complement one another. In approving peacekeeping operations, therefore, clear mandates have to be given, with a clear division of responsibilities among the various United Nations organizations.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118 (2000) · source
“The phenomenon of grinding, widespread poverty in the midst of plenty should touch the conscience and the political will of the international community. The conflict- stricken countries, particularly those in Africa, cannot emerge from their protracted civil conflicts without generous assistance from the international community to enable them to lay the foundations for durable peace and recovery and to avoid a relapse into conflict. It is also important to promote reconciliation, engage civil society and ensure the total commitment of parties to a peaceful resolution of conflict. Indeed, as has been mentioned by colleagues who spoke before me, the international community can only assist; the parties must be willing to disarm and committed to doing so.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118 (2000) · source
“The report of the Secretary-General is comprehensive and practical and we are of the view that it only remains for all of us to study the recommendations contained therein, as well as to take into account the additional views which have been and will be made by our colleagues this morning, so as to see how we can work them into United Nations peacekeeping operations. For this reason, my remarks will be very brief. Let me also mention that an unsuccessful DDR programme results in the recurrence of conflict, bringing with it a complete breakdown of governing institutions, the destruction of physical infrastructure, further displacement of populations and subsequent massive human suffering. Hence, in our view, DDR is an important and indispensable part of peacekeeping and peace-building.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118 (2000) · source
“We join others in expressing our thanks and appreciation to the Secretary- General for his report. We also welcome the introductory remarks that he made this morning, which, in our view, provide food for further thought. In our View, the Secretary- General' s report on the role of United Nations peacekeeping in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) is very timely. It comes at a very crucial time, when we are confronted with complex conflict situations whose successful resolution may well depend on how disarmament, demobilization and reintegration are handled.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118 (2000) · source
“We also note the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, which focus on programmes which support the return of refugees, internally displaced persons, demining exercises and the welfare of children. In this context, we welcome the successful completion of the pilot projects addressing violence against women. All of these are very important projects which my delegation values highly. We hope that funds will be made available for the implementation of these projects. Finally, we appreciate the efforts to form a Bosnia and Herzegovina police contingent for service in a United Nations peacekeeping operation, and we agree with the observation stated in the Secretary-General' s report in this regard.”
2000-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4117 (2000) · source
“We take note of the problems facing UNMIBH in the integration of Bosniac and Croat police officers in canton 7, the establishment of the State Border Service, and the non-compliance with the Mission's International Police Task Force, which, among other things, creates mistrust and apprehension and indeed retards the efforts of UNMIBH to establish transparent and accountable police forces. This notwithstanding, it is our earnest hope that for the sake of peace and reconciliation these and other related problems will be resolved sooner rather than later to permit the restructuring and reform exercise to continue. In this connection, my delegation fully agrees with the observation of the Secretary-General, as stated in paragraph 33 of his report, on the need for the Council to support UNMIBH in its efforts to implement these endeavours.”
2000-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4117 (2000) · source
“We also wish to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH). We would like also to thank Mr. Annabi for the very useful update he has given us on that situation. My delegation notes with appreciation that despite some enormous and continuing difficulties, UNMIBH has made significant progress in the area of police restructuring, the review of the judicial system and the establishment of the Breko unified police force.”
2000-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4117 (2000) · source
“Our particular praise also goes to the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT) for its instrumental role in ensuring the implementation of the provisions of the Agreement. Finally, my delegation agrees with the elements of the statement proposed by the Russian delegation.”
2000-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4115 (2000) · source
“We believe that what is very important and crucial at this time is for all of us to nurture this fledgling democracy by providing assistance to the Tajik Government. In this context, and with regard to the possible role to be played by the United Nations during the post- conflict peace-building and consolidation period, my delegation appreciates the ongoing consultations with the Government of Tajikistan. We look forward to further information from the Secretary-General in this regard. We further agree with the Secretary-General that the fact that the transition period envisaged in the General Agreement is coming to a close is a significant achievement. We share his assessment regarding the commendable role that the United Nations has played in the third process.”
2000-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4115 (2000) · source
“We too would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the situation in Tajikistan. We also thank Mr. Annabi for the introductory remarks he has made. Tajikistan has had its first-ever multi-party elections. We believe that this in itself is a very significant and major achievement. We do take serious note of the content of paragraph 10 of the Secretary-General's report. However, in my delegation's View, the weaknesses in the elections legislation can only be improved and perfected over time, and it is our hope that the Tajik Government will move in this direction. Democratization is a process; it does not take root with one election, nor with two. It also depends on many other aspects. We are encouraged, however, that despite the obstacles, the Tajik parties have embarked on the path to reconciliation and democracy.”
2000-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4115 (2000) · source
“We welcome, however, the undertaking by the Indonesian Government to clamp down on militia activities in West Timor, and we urge them to continue to do so. Finally, my delegation notes that the repatriation of refugees from camps in West Timor continues, and we hope that the pace of repatriation will pick up further.”
2000-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4114 (2000) · source
“We believe that his visit as well as the apology to East Timor for the violence during Indonesia's occupation are significant acts to enhance reconciliation between the two countries. In our view, this remains one of the most crucial elements for good future cooperation between the two States. Similarly, the continuing meetings between East Timorese and militia leaders serve as a vital mechanism for confidence-building and reconciliation among East Timorese themselves. We remain concerned about the rising incidence of cross-border attacks by militias against East Timorese and against United Nations personnel. These acts seriously compromise the security of East Timor and we think that they need to be addressed soon.”
2000-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4114 (2000) · source
“Sergio Vieira de Mello and his team for the good work they are doing. We are satisfied with the progress in the deployment of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), although, as previous speakers have noted, there clearly remain certain areas of concern, such as the availability of civilian police. In this regard, we call for generous contributions to the Trust Fund, and would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that have already contributed. The slow pace at which funds for reconstruction and development are becoming available is also of concern to our delegation. We trust that these matters will gradually be addressed soon so as to ensure that the socio-economic situation in East Timor does not deteriorate further. We welcome the recent visit of President Wahid to East Timor.”
2000-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4114 (2000) · source
“When you, Sir, welcomed the new Permanent Representative of France, Ambassador Levitte, to the United Nations, I know that you did so on our behalf. However, Ambassador Levitte having served on the Contact Group for Namibia during those years which many members remember - a Group which has worked very hard for the implementation of resolution 435 (1978) - and today being the tenth anniversary of Namibia's independence, I just thought that I should take a moment to welcome Ambassador Levitte wholeheartedly to the United Nations and to say that we in the Namibian delegation look forward to continuing to work with him and his entire delegation at this level. Let me also take this opportunity to thank Mr. Annabi for the update he has given us on the situation in East Timor, and to commend Mr.”
2000-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4114 (2000) · source
“With regard to recommendation 35, on considering the provision of medical supplies to UNITA, further thought should be given to this proposal so as not to create any loopholes for sanctions busting. We also agree that a copy of the report should be submitted to the Organization of African Unity and SADC Secretaries-General. We are also in agreement that the monitoring mechanism should be established. The Panel has given us its report. The Chairman of the Committee has introduced the report. Let us go to work on the recommendations contained therein. Namibia looks forward to the discussion of the draft resolution on these recommendations at the earliest possible time. Finally, peace is cheaper than war. Let us help bring lasting peace to Angola.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4113 (2000) · source
“We have no doubt that Interpol, if requested, can indeed coordinate an international response to arrest warrants for these sanctions busters. We note the information provided on the role of transport in sanctions busting and propose that those proposals be further examined by the Committee. We welcome the recommendations on related matters, especially those inviting the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to consider introducing the mobile radar system with the assistance of the international community. On board the United Nations planes shot down in Angola were Namibian nationals. For the sake of all those who perished on the two planes and all other United Nations workers whose lives were taken by the enemies of peace, we support the relevant recommendation under this section.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4113 (2000) · source
“It is our sincere hope that bank secrecy laws will be revised to enable States to uncover the amounts of illegal funds of the identified sanctions busters with a view to freezing them and finally releasing them to the authorities concerned, for the benefit of the people concerned, in this case the Angolan people. With regard to UNITA's representation and travel abroad, the Government of Namibia has carried out investigations and discovered that none of the people whose names were provided by the Panel are residing in Namibia. We regret, however, our failure to communicate our findings to the Panel in time, as was indicated in the report. We continue with further investigations in this regard, and any information will be communicated to the Committee. We support the recommendations relating to UNITA's representation and travel abroad.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4113 (2000) · source
“We welcome the measures taken by De Beers to cease buying any diamonds from UNITA. This has undoubtedly had an effect on UNITA's cash. We also highly commend the Angolan Government for the reform measures undertaken to restructure the mining and diamond industry. We support the Panel's 6 recommendations relating to diamonds. With regard to UNITA's finances, it is important that countries where UNITA representatives control financial resources be identified. The panel should indeed provide the Committee with information on particulars of banks, bank accounts and credit cards used to facilitate UNITA's transactions. We agree with the recommendations relating to finances and assets. In our view, recommendation number 20 will serve as an incentive for disclosing finance busting.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4113 (2000) · source
“We are greatly concerned at the extremely lax controls and regulations governing the world's rough diamond market. Illegal trading in diamonds is the main source of funding of rebel movements in Africa, particularly in Angola, Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We take serious note of paragraph 84 of the report, and we want underscore that Namibia has not been an official channel for the illegal diamond transactions of UNITA. We carried out investigations, going as far as the diamond markets in London, and it was discovered that those diamonds came from Namibian mines. We were able to do that because Namibian diamonds have special codes attached to them, thereby making it easy to control smuggling. The private sector has an important role to play here.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4113 (2000) · source
“The conclusions relating to arms and military equipment prove, among other things, that the capacity of UNITA to continue to pay for what it wants has kept the war in Angola going, thus maximizing the suffering and agony of the Angolan people and those of the entire region. Paragraph 68 of the report refers to small-scale petroleum smuggling on the Namibia-Angola border. The Government of Namibia will certainly look into this matter, and we would appreciate assistance to curb those illegal dealings. We will continue to contribute to the Committee's work in this regard. We commend the conclusions relating to petroleum and petroleum products. We would have thought that the conclusions would include all countries whose nationals are implicated in these activities according to the report.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4113 (2000) · source
“Sadly, millions of Angolans have known only war. This war could have been ended and taken off the Council's agenda had it not been for the support UNITA receives from within and outside Africa. It is therefore imperative that the Council apply sanctions to those leaders and Governments that have sustained UNITA's political and war machinery, in violation of Council resolutions. This bold and unprecedented action will enhance its authority and demonstrate its seriousness in the maintenance of international peace and security. We appreciate the good work of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) in uncovering UNITA's smuggling operations. Indeed, Namibia undertook investigations into the existence and activities of such operations, which have not been completed.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4113 (2000) · source
“We note the information presented in the report on the link between the war activities of UNITA in Angola and the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We concur with the evidentiary standard employed by the Panel. However, it is highly possible that important links might have been omitted. We are therefore strongly of the view that the ongoing investigations of persons allegedly connected to UNITA will help during the monitoring process, which my delegation endorses and to which I shall revert later. With regard to sanctions busting on arms and military equipment, the conflict in Angola has caused immense and unnecessary suffering to the people of Angola, resulting in the loss of millions of lives and the destruction of property. The United Nations continues to spend millions of dollars to help resolve the conflict in Angola.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4113 (2000) · source
“We agree with the conclusions of the report that UNITA would not have continued with its political and military ambitions had it not been for the support of certain States and individuals that have provided the rebel movement with safe havens, facilitated sales and passage of weapons and assisted it with end-user certificates. It is also true that the willingness of some arms-supplying countries with little or no regard as to where those arms would finally end up contributed immensely to boosting the morale of rebels in Africa in fighting against legitimate Governments. Hence, peace in Angola lies in the hands of those individuals and Governments which are intentionally and knowingly assisting UNITA's war machinery.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4113 (2000) · source
“UNITA is continuing with its atrocities, indiscriminate killing of the innocent civilian population and the laying of landmines, and this report clearly indicates that the mandate of the Panel was to promote a political settlement to the never-ending conflict in Angola. UNITA must comply with the obligations it undertook when it signed the 1994 Lusaka Protocol. Let me take this opportunity to remind the Council that the Organization of African Unity (OAU) itself has adopted various resolutions on the situation in Angola, and those resolutions should be taken into account. Furthermore, the Southern African Development Community has declared Savimbi to be a war criminal, a decision that was, in turn, endorsed by the OAU.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4113 (2000) · source
“If implemented, the recommendations can help bring lasting peace to Angola. Resolution 1237 (1999), inter alia, established the panels to inform the Council on how the sanctions against UNITA were being violated, who was violating them and what could be done to make the sanctions more effective. As the report clearly indicates, the objective of the Expert Panel was to promote a political settlement of the long conflict in Angola by requiring UNITA to comply with the obligations which it undertook when it signed the 1991 Bicesse Peace Accord and the 1994 Lusaka Protocol. Full implementation of resolution 1237 (1999) will do just that. It will deny UNITA the ability to keep peace and development hostage in Angola and, indeed, in southern Africa. The situation in Angola continues to worsen.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4113 (2000) · source
“In its determination to resolve the conflict in Angola by compelling UNITA to comply with its resolutions, the Council reaffirmed on several occasions its readiness to review the measures and to consider the imposition of additional measures against UNITA. Contrary to the expectations of the international community, with the assistance of some States, international organizations and individuals, UNITA became stronger day by day in its fight against the Government and the people of Angola. I am trying to recapitulate this scenario so as to illustrate the various efforts which were employed by the Council in trying to resolve this conflict and, more importantly, so as to ensure that the Council will take seriously the report which has been presented by the Panel and the recommendations contained therein.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4113 (2000) · source
“My delegation pledges its fullest support for his tireless efforts to help bring peace to Angola. We express strong support for the work undertaken by the Chairman of the Expert Panel, Ambassador Mollander, and his team, and thank them for producing this very informative report within the prescribed period. Eight years ago - on 15 September 1993, to be precise - the Security Council adopted resolution 864 (1993), the first resolution imposing mandatory sanctions against UNITA in the area of arms and military equipment; thereafter, similar resolutions were adopted in the area of petroleum products, diamonds and finances. That decision by the Council was due to UNITA's intransigence and non-compliance.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4113 (2000) · source
“Let me take this opportunity to highly commend Ambassador Fowler, the Chairman of the Sanctions Committee against UNITA, for his serious and tireless efforts to enhance the effectiveness of the Security Council sanctions against UNITA and the obligations of member States to fully implement the Security Council resolutions against UNITA. Not only did Ambassador Fowler prove his leadership qualities and diplomatic skills, but, through his determination, he also sought to promote and restore the credibility of the Security Council in the preservation of human security and the peaceful resolution of that conflict. Indeed, my delegation notes with appreciation that there has been progress in the work of the Committee since Ambassador Fowler took over its chairmanship.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4113 (2000) · source
“Let me first take this opportunity to thank you, Sir, for convening this important open briefing to discuss the report of the Panel of Experts on violations of the Security Council sanctions against UNITA, an issue which is of critical importance to my country and to the entire region of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The presence here today of Mr. Joao Bernardo de Miranda, the Minister for External Relations of the Republic of Angola, is testimony to the importance Angola attaches - and rightly so - to this matter. We also commend Minister Hain's personal participation today and we highly appreciate his contribution.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4113 (2000) · source
“We thank the United Kingdom Government for this initiative. We commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Adeniji, the men and women of UNAMSIL, and the personnel of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) for their courageous work in Sierra Leone. Finally, our thanks go to all those countries that contribute troops to UNAMSIL, and we also are in agreement with the proposal that you, Mr. President, speak to the press after this meeting.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Indeed, the early disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of all ex-combatants; the extension of State authority, including law enforcement, throughout the country; national reconciliation and democratization; and the improvement of Sierra Leone's capacity to ensure its own security is what is needed to restore peace and stability to Sierra Leone. With regard to national reconciliation and democratization, we support the steps proposed by the Secretary-General. We Wish to underline that for national reconciliation and democratization to prosper in Sierra Leone, all parties, especially the RUF, should cooperate, and the international community should lend its assistance in this regard. Namibia supports the proposed donor conference, scheduled for 27 March this year in London, and we call on all to contribute generously.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The report also points out, in a very clear manner, the impediments to the DDR programme, which need to be examined further. Our delegation believes that we have a real chance to succeed here and so we must at all costs avoid repeating the experience we had in Angola with regard to the DDR of UNITA combatants. Here again we believe that some collective thinking needs to be exercised and past experience taken into account. We note that the human rights situation is most disturbing in the RUF-held areas. We wish to underscore that the perpetrators of violence against civilians and aid workers are not covered by the amnesty under the Lome Agreement, as mentioned in the report. Here again we commend UNAMSIL for its work in the area of human rights. Furthermore, we concur with the steps proposed by the Secretary-General.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“It is programmes such as this one which will serve as incentives for ex-combatants to surrender their weapons, despite the reluctance of their leaders. The report clearly points out that the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process is being set back by the Revolutionary United Front (RUF). We need to examine how UNAMSIL can maximize its progress in this area. Hence, and as the Secretary-General clearly proposes in his report, one of the main priorities for the United Nations in Sierra Leone remains the speedy establishment of a credible peacekeeping presence throughout the country to create the necessary climate of confidence and security conditions for the implementation of various aspects of the peace process.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“In this regard, we appeal to the international community to assist Sierra Leone in the training of police as well as in providing essential facilities and equipment. The work of UNAMSIL and the Commonwealth Police Task Force in this field is highly commendable. In all conflict situations, the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process has proved to be the most difficult. Indeed, it depends not only on the commitment of the parties but also on the extent of support from the international community. The programme by UNAMSIL for the disposal of arms and ammunition, to be commenced soon, should therefore be assisted. Similarly, we welcome the launching of the community rehabilitation and reintegration programme, and we thank the World Bank and the African Development Bank for their contribution to this programme.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“We therefore thank those who are helping with this difficult process, and we welcome UNAMSIL's readiness to assist in this regard. The security situation certainly worries our delegation. In this connection, it should be emphasized that it is very important to ensure that peacekeeping operations are always carried out under appropriate mandates and that the size and strength of the force is commensurate with the problem. We think that these two go together. It is one thing to have the appropriate mandate, but if the size does not conform, then this in itself presents a problem. The fact that the areas with extensive UNAMSIL patrols are seeing improved security, in our view, speaks volumes. We understand from the report that the conflict had a major impact on institutions of law and order.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“At the outset let me thank the Secretary-General for the report he has circulated to us and also thank Mr. Annabi for the remarks he made introducing this report. The report of the Secretary-General clearly indicates to us the progress that has been achieved since the deployment of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) and the problems that exist. It also provides us with proposals for how to move forward. We are very grateful for these. We also want to thank Ambassador Greenstock for the briefing he gave us. The people of Sierra Leone have experienced unimaginable horrors. Only a process of reconciliation, accompanied by the demobilization of combatants and military integration, can help instil peace and security in Sierra Leone.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The Lome Agreement is being put to the test, but in our view so is the determination of the international community. Finally, we thank Mr. Okelo for all that he has done in aiding the peace process, and we welcome Mr. Adeniji of Nigeria in his new appointment.”
1999-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4078 (1999) · source
“In this connection, we recall a provision in the Secretary-General's report when he proposed the 6,000 troops that their strength should be reviewed in line with conditions on the ground. We would like to understand that that provision still exists. My delegation would like to thank the donor community for its generous contributions to the DDR programme as well as to the reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in Sierra Leone. It is our hope that, with the political will of the people of Sierra Leone, peace will finally be achieved. We appreciate the efforts by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) to maintain security in insecure conditions. We echo the Secretary-General's call to the international community to assist ECOMOG in this regard.”
1999-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4078 (1999) · source
“Reluctance to disarm in the confrontation between the RUF and the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) harm the peace process. The DDR programme will not succeed when abductions, looting and refusal to release abductees and child soldiers persist. These negative developments will only be addressed by sticking to the Lome Agreement in its entirety. We are pleased to see that the deployment of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) has started, and we call for the speedy deployment of the 6,000 UNAMSIL contingent. Even when the 6,000 UNAMSIL contingent is fully deployed, what we see in the report and what we hear is taking place on the ground make us wonder whether it can indeed deal with over 40,000 combatants.”
1999-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4078 (1999) · source
“While all these steps are positive, we are deeply concerned by the military and security situation on the ground and the slow process of disarmament and demobilization. On this respect, we would like to make it very clear that we hold the rebels responsible for the current security situation in that country. The RUF and other rebel movements cannot be political parties and rebel movements at the same time. Secondly, from what we know, soldiers by the very nature of the military set-up have no choice but to listen to their leaders. We demand that those who command and control the combatants in Sierra Leone take the necessary steps for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programme to proceed unhindered. The people of Sierra Leone have seen too much suffering.”
1999-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4078 (1999) · source
“We, too, would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report, and we appreciate the additional information presented by Mr. Miyet. Since the signing of the Lome Agreement, human rights violations by rebel groups continue to characterize the political landscape of Sierra Leone. Recent fighting between rebel wings continues to cause mass displacement of the civilian population, in suspension of the much needed humanitarian assistance to those in need. While I am on this point, let me join those who have called for the immediate release of the two doctors who were abducted. We welcome the arrival back in Freetown of Mr. Sankoh and Mr. Koroma. We are also pleased to hear that the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) has transformed itself into a political party and that it is registering itself with the Interim National Electoral Commission.”
1999-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4078 (1999) · source