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1. “The delegation of Egypt would like to reaffirm its full support for the recommendations of the Secretary-General made in his report with regard to the size of the MONUA mission, in particular the postponement of the withdrawal of the military units and the linkage between their withdrawal and the full implementation of the military aspects of the Lusaka Protocol, since it is absolutely necessary to guarantee the security of the Mission, as well as of the United Nations personnel and other international personnel. We also reaffirm the importance of holding a meeting between President dos Santos and Mr. Savimbi in Angola, at the earliest possible moment, in order to get rid of the current stalemate. The delegation of Egypt supports the draft resolution and will vote in favour of it.”

   1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3827 (1997) · source

2. “During the adoption of resolution 1130 (1997) the delegation of Egypt expressed the hope that UNITA would use the period which ended on 30 September to respond to the will of the international community represented in Security Council resolutions. We also expected UNIT A to fulfil its obligations under the Lusaka Protocol in a manner that would give the Council the opportunity to reconsider the measures contained in that resolution before they were applied. Yet this, regrettably, has not happened. And in spite of our objection in principle to the application of sanctions, the current circumstances and the situation in Angola, particularly the support by the Angola Government itself for the imposition of these sanctions, today prompts us to support the implementation of these measures.”

   1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3827 (1997) · source

3. “We are also convinced that this cannot be achieved without the international community, particularly the Security Council and the troika States, applying appropriate pressures on the UNITA leadership to give effect to these objectives. In Angola the United Nations has achieved tangible successes that cannot be minimized. Foremost of these is the stemming of the bloodshed among Angolans and marshalling the UNITA forces in camps. I would like to also mention the United Nations success in demining and repairing bridges and roads and other elements of the country's infrastructure. These are very important achievements to which tribute should be paid and which should not be thrown to the wind or jeopardized today.”

   1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3827 (1997) · source

4. “On the other hand, we also regret that reports continue to indicate that aircraft are still landing in airports under UNITA control and that UNITA has resumed mining the main roads. These practices reaffirm that UNITA is trying to project its image as a State within the State. This is totally unacceptable in the wake of the establishment of the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation, and it also raises concerns with regard to the possible involvement of outside parties in the Angolan crisis. Breaking the present stalemate in the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol is contingent upon UNITA's demonstrating a strong political will to abandon the option of war and to cease all practices that slow down implementation of the peace agreement.”

   1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3827 (1997) · source

5. “The adoption by the Council of resolutions 1127 (1997) and 1130 (1997) during the past two months reflects the great importance the international community attaches to UNITA's respect for its obligations and to the commencement of a new era of peace in Angola. The delegation of Egypt has carefully considered the Secretary-General's report on the situation in Angola. We would like to express our appreciation for the efforts of the Secretary-General, his Special Representative, Maitre Blondin Beye, and the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA), particularly since they are all accomplishing their tasks efficiently under very difficult conditions, which are being aggravated by the non- cooperation of one party or another in a comprehensive manner with the international mission.”

   1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3827 (1997) · source

6. “Mr. Awaad (Egypt) (interpretation from Arabic): The consideration of the situation in Angola by the Security Council today once again indicates that the peace process has entered a delicate stage that endangers the achievements of the past two years, due to UNITA's dragging its feet in the implementation of its obligations under the Lusaka Protocol - in particular, to demilitarize and enable the Angolan Government to restore State administration throughout Angolan territory; to transform Radio Vorgan into a neutral broadcaster; and to genuinely transform UNITA itself in a meaningful way into a political party. These requirements have not been met; there has been meagre progress towards meeting them. The international community expects UNITA to genuinely and unconditionally implement these basic obligations.”

   1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3827 (1997) · source

7. “But successful operations such as that of the multinational protection force can be no substitute for a United Nations role in containing crises throughout the world, particularly in Africa. At the end of the force's mission in Albania, the international community - and especially the donor community - along with international funds and United Nations development agencies must play a greater role in enhancing long-term stability through serious, genuine and effective help in solving the economic and development problems facing the Albanian people.”

   1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

8. “These reports have also highlighted that the multinational protection force performed the tasks assigned in accordance with Council resolutions 1101 (1997) and 1114 (1997). The multinational protection force is an example of regional cooperation making an undoubted contribution to the enhancement of international peace and security. Over the past four months, the force has been able to restore stability and security in Albania, and it succeeded in creating a properly secure environment for the holding of elections last June - which promoted increased voter participation and made it possible to achieve results qualified as acceptable by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).”

   1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

9. “When the situation began to unravel and crisis erupted in Albania, the Security Council adopted resolution 1101 (1997), which welcomed the offer of a number of countries to establish the multinational protection force to facilitate the prompt delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in need and to create a secure, appropriate environment for the work of the international organizations in Albania, including those providing humanitarian assistance. We would also like to express our appreciation for the periodic reports that were presented by the multinational protection force during the past months. They contributed to briefing the Council on the evolution of the situation in Albania, as well as on the operations to contain the crisis which erupted at the beginning of this year.”

   1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

10. “Mr. Awaad (Egypt) (interpretation from Arabic): At the outset I would like to express the appreciation of the delegation of Egypt for the efforts that have been made by the countries participating in the multinational protection force, which is playing a significant interim role in restoring security and stability in Albania. Appreciation is particularly due to the Italy for its leadership of the force, as well as to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. We would also like to express our appreciation for the valuable periodic briefings provided by the delegation of France to the Security Council during the previous period.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

11. “It was a source of satisfaction for us that the Security Council consultations led to a positive response to the requests of President Omar Bongo contained in his letter to the Secretary-General dated 14 July 1997: first, to approve the mandate of MISAB; and second, to give it the authority necessary for its role in Bangui. It is our hope that the draft resolution that we are about to adopt today will be a political message that will encourage the parties concerned in Central Africa to achieve national reconciliation and to settle their differences through negotiation.”

    1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source

12. “In this regard I would like to express our support for the constructive role played by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the development, social and political fields. We believe that the continuation of this support will encourage the Government of President Patasse to continue to pursue the courageous political orientation it has chosen. It is our hope that the Bretton Woods institutions, in cooperation with UNDP, will prepare a comprehensive plan for economic reform that will enable the Government of the Central African Republic to initiate real genuine development for its people.”

    1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source

13. “The regional intervention in the Central African Republic proves once again that Africa does not lack the machinery necessary to contain the crises which take place in its States, both on the sub-regional and continental levels. It also constitutes, in our opinion, a successful example of preventive action that deserves all international support and encouragement. In this regard Egypt did not hesitate to respond to the request of General Amadou Toure to sponsor the draft resolution before the Council. Naturally, we will vote for it. Egypt remains fully convinced that an appropriate measure of economic and human development is the sole guarantee for the non-repetition of the crisis in Central Africa.”

    1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source

14. “I mean by this their decision last 8 January to deploy an African force in Bangui which would have the responsibility of supervising the surrender of arms of the former mutineers, integrating them into the national army and monitoring the compliance of the parties to their commitments under the Bangui Agreements, one of which is to cease acts of violence. It is a source of satisfaction for us that the Inter- African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements (MISAB) has achieved tangible success in the discharge of its mandate. I cannot fail to express here Egypt's deep appreciation for the important role played by His Excellency President Omar Bongo of Gabon, as well as for the technical support rendered by France for the success of these efforts.”

    1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source

15. “The movement of the group of States of the Ouagadougou summit of December 1996 and the establishment of an International Monitoring Committee under the chairmanship of the former President of Mali, General Amadou Toure, to contain the crisis and bring it to a peaceful settlement have had a tangible, positive effect on the political situation in Bangui, as a political dialogue has begun between the two parties to the conflict which has built confidence between them. This effort was concretized in a manner that expressed the serious intent of these States to deal with the crisis in Central Africa.”

    1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source

16. “Mr. Awaad (Egypt) (interpretation from Arabic): Egypt has followed with grave concern the development of events in the Central African Republic since the beginning of the first military mutiny in 10 April 1996. That mutiny and the events that followed it during the months of May and November of 1996 led to a grave political split which had serious economic and social consequences and from which the people of the Central African Republic continue to suffer.”

    1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source

17. “The opportunities now available to the Angolan parties because of the presence of the largest United Nations Mission should not be lost. Extending the Mission's mandate in the absence of real progress in the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol would be difficult to agree to, in view of the United Nations financial crisis. The responsibility incumbent on the parties in Angola is twofold: they must avail themselves of the international presence in Angolan territory in order to encourage the international community to continue to provide humanitarian, economic and technical assistance to the Angolan people in the future. The Egyptian delegation supports the extension of the mandate of the Mission in Angola until 28 February 1997. We support the draft resolution before the Council.”

    1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source

18. “These programmes are particularly vital in a country where, according to the report, the unemployment rate is 45 per cent and the inflation rate is more than 3,000 per cent. We hope that the donor countries will continue to provide financial and technical assistance to implement these programmes without delay in this fraternal country. Egypt supports the recommendation of the Secretary- General to continue the phased withdrawal of UNAVEM III military units through August 1997. We are convinced that in the coming period the political aspects of the settlements will be emphasized more than the military aspects, which have almost been settled between the two parties. Angola will surely continue to need the United Nations, but the importance and nature of the United Nations presence will of course be different.”

    1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source

19. “Savimbi's special status as the leader of the largest opposition party, the inclusion of UNITA leaders in the new Cabinet, and participation by UNITA in the legislature and national, regional and local administration. This requires that UNITA become a political party that functions with complete legitimacy and legality. My delegation remains convinced that the demobilization of some 100,000 soldiers from both sides and their reintegration into civil society is one of the major challenges under the Lusaka Protocol. We support the Secretary-General's comments in paragraph 20 of his report regarding participation by the United Nations Development Programme in the rehabilitation of ex- combatants with a view to facilitating their reintegration.”

    1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source

20. “Further, we believe that any delay in implementing the Lusaka Protocol and the agreed timetable will diminish the credibility of the peace process and will make it impossible to achieve the necessary confidence for the new phase on which the people of Angola are embarking. Military questions must be settled, and this requires the cooperation of both parties. These questions include the incorporation of some 26,300 UNITA troops into the Angolan Armed Forces and the re-establishment of Government authority over the whole national territory. We hope that President Dos Santos and Mr. Savimbi will meet inside Angola and that such a meeting will lead to a solution of pending questions including Mr.”

    1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source

21. “Mr. Awaad (Egypt) (interpretation from Arabic): On the basis of the report of the Secretary-General and the debate in the Security Council, we can conclude that there are two main challenges facing the Angolan peace process: a UNITA announcement regarding the quartering and disarmament of its troops in line with the timetable adopted by the Joint Commission on 31 October 1996, and agreement by all parties regarding major pending political tasks. We believe that meeting these challenges will make it possible to bring peace to Angola. If they are not met, the political situation will remain fragile.”

    1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source

22. “This, in brief, is the situation for the coming stage, which makes it incumbent on the international community and the relevant United Nations organs to extend all possible support and assistance to realize the Angolan people's legitimate hope for and aspiration to a better life. Egypt, for its part, will hold back no possible support or assistance to the brotherly Angolan people. The Egyptian delegation supports the extension of the mandate of UNAVEM. III for a further three months, until 11 October. My delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before the Council. It is our hope that we will periodically receive from the Secretary-General reports and information on developments in that sisterly country.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source

23. “According to United Nations statistics, the mortality rate of children under five has reached 320 per 1,000. The rate of registration of children in primary schools is 45 per cent of the target. These figures speak for themselves; they do not need any explanation. On another level, one result of the war is 10 million land-mines - the highest rate in the world. Every citizen in Angola has a land-mine waiting for him or her. In addition to the presence of 1.25 million displaced persons within the boundaries of Angola, there are almost 300,000 refugees in neighbouring countries.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source

24. “Savimbi will lead to definitive solutions to all outstanding political matters, foremost among which are, first, the question of the post of Vice-President, which is to be occupied by UNIT A; secondly, the assumption by some UNITA leaders of ministerial posts in the new Government; and, thirdly, the occupation by UNITA of seats reserved for it in the Parliament and in the civilian administration at the local, provincial and national levels. This, naturally, would mean that UNITA would be transformed into a political party acting within the framework of Angolan legitimacy. We share the Secretary-General's assessment that Angola today needs the support and assistance of the international community more than ever. The war has destroyed the basic facilities of the State, including the educational and health systems.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source

25. “They have the right to start the real battle to achieve human, social and economic development. The negative ramifications of the civil war are no secret. The unemployment rate in Angola, which has climbed higher than 50 per cent, and the country's severe financial deficit and external debt burden are all clear proof of the deterioration of the economic situation in this sisterly African country. We hope that the August meeting between President dos Santos and Mr.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source

26. “The Angolan Government has recently taken praiseworthy steps, foremost among them beginning the disarmament of the civilian population, completing the quartering of the rapid reaction police, and the partial withdrawal of UNITA troops to the quartering areas, in addition to the beginning of the induction and reincorporation of some UNITA military personnel into the Angolan Armed Forces. All these are positive steps that reinforce mutual trust, and they deserve reciprocal positive steps from UNITA. The eyes of the world are today on UNITA and its leader, Mr. Savimbi. He is being urged to take bold steps and initiatives in the right direction. We are confident that he will give the supreme interests of his people precedence over any other consideration. The people of Angola have the right to live in peace and harmony.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source

27. “We believe that facing these challenges constitutes an important basis for the achievement of national peace in Angola. If those challenges are not faced, the political solution will remain fragile. We also believe that failure to implement the provisions of the Lusaka Protocol within the agreed time-frame will erode the credibility of the whole peace process and will not help create a political climate favourable to beginning a new stage for the Angolan people, to bring them closer to national reconciliation, and to achieving rehabilitation, reconstruction and sustainable social, economic and human development.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source

28. “III) for their efforts, particularly in view of the fact that they are carrying out their tasks under very trying circumstances. The report of the Secretary-General makes it clear that the challenges currently facing the peace process in Angola can be summed up in two main factors. First is the need for UNITA to complete the quartering of all its combatants and to hand over all its weapons and military equipment and ammunition to the United Nations in a manner that would allow movement towards the subsequent stages of the peace process. The second factor is the need for the reintegration of the demobilized military personnel of UNITA and the Angolan Armed Forces into civilian life. This is an extremely difficult task, particularly since such personnel number nearly 90,000.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source

29. “The Council's consideration of the situation in Angola takes place today in a climate that differs greatly from that which prevailed at the time of our last meeting on the subject two months ago. The steps taken by the Government of Angola and UNITA during the last two months are, in our view, extremely positive developments. The existence of some negative aspects does not detract from their positive nature. These negative aspects are attributed to the suspicion and mistrust that are the result of more than two decades of devastating civil war. The delegation of Egypt has read the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Angola. We should like to express our appreciation to the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, and to the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source

30. “Mr. Awaad (Egypt) (interpretation from Arabic): I should like at the outset, Sir, to express my great pleasure at seeing you preside over the Council this month. We are fully confident that your well-known diplomatic skills and experience will be a great asset to the Council in its work. I should also like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for all the kind words addressed to Ambassador Nabil Elaraby, President of the Council for June. I should also like to welcome His Excellency, the Vice-Minister without Portfolio of Angola, who takes a keen interest in participating in the public meetings of the Council devoted to the situation in his country.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source

31. “It is time Africans proved that theirs is not a case of lost opportunity, as some would like to describe it. The Egyptian delegation supports the extension of the UNAVEM. III mandate to 11 July. Hopefully, this period will see important accomplishments towards a successful settlement in Angola. Consequently, we will vote in favour of the draft resolution before the Council.”

    1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source

32. “All the parties in Angola should understand that the opportunity they have today through the deployment of the largest United Nations Mission on their territory should not be wasted. There are other crises in Africa and elsewhere, and other areas of tension and conflict. The United Nations has not sent other missions or forces to these areas; it would be very difficult to take such a decision now, particularly because of the financial crisis facing our Organization, of whose consequences we are all aware. This places an additional responsibility on the parties in Angola to use the international presence on their territory to the best effect, thus encouraging the international community to continue providing economic, technical and humanitarian assistance over the next few years.”

    1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source

33. “We were also concerned that the report mentions stalled United Nations demining efforts. The normal Angolan citizen daily faces the evil and risks of landmines, for reasons that cannot be justified at this crucial stage of the settlement. We agree with the Secretary-General's demand that the two parties should promptly commit themselves fully to cooperate with international efforts. Without this, no real development or reconstruction can begin. The delegation of Egypt would like to pay tribute to the Angolan Government for taking some of the steps that will lead to confidence-building, particularly the quartering of the rapid reaction police. We appeal to it to adopt constructive and positive policies that will lead the other party to follow suit and result in the implementation of all the items in the Lusaka Protocol.”

    1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source

34. “These questions included, first, integration of the UNITA forces into the unified Angolan Armed Forces (FAA), a basic step to be completed as soon as possible; secondly, the description of posts for the military leaders of UNITA in a way that would guarantee leadership posts for them in the new Angolan Armed Forces; thirdly, the beginning of participation by representatives of UNITA begin in the Angolan Parliament, so that UNITA would transform itself into a political party, a process on which the new stage of parliamentary life will be based; fourthly, arrangements for the UNITA leadership to assume two vice-presidential posts, and for all parties to support a general amnesty, which was promulgated by the Angolan Parliament today. This will bolster confidence among the parties.”

    1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source

35. “The report of the Secretary-General dealt with some of the negative aspects of the settlement in Angola, foremost being the failure to complete the quartering of UNITA troops during the previous UNAVEM. mandate, as provided for in operative paragraph 8 of Security Council resolution 1045 (1996), and the fact that the Government and UN ITA have been unable to reach agreement on extremely important questions, on the conclusion of which both parties had made pledges in the last meeting between President Dos Santos and Mr. Savimbi in Libreville on 1 March last.”

    1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source

36. “The international community wishes to see the uneasy relations between the parties concerned replaced by constructive relations based on mutual trust, coexistence and reconciliation and giving pride of place to the interests of the country, so as to realize the hope of the international community that Angolans will be able now to put an end to the tragedy that has persisted for more than two decades. The delegation of Egypt has studied the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Angola, and we would like to express our appreciation for his efforts and those of his Special Representative and the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III), particularly since they all carry out their tasks efficiently under difficult circumstances, lacking the full cooperation of one party or another.”

    1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source

37. “Mr. Awaad (Egypt) (interpretation from Arabic): The delegation of Egypt congratulates you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. We are confident that your experience and diplomatic skill will enable you to fulfil your difficult task and lead the Council's work to a successful outcome. I wish also to pay tribute to the fine diplomatic performance of your predecessor, Ambassador Somavia, who guided the work of the Council last month. The Security Council is meeting today to discuss the situation in Angola. This reflects the international community's concern about the situation and its interest in peace efforts in that brother African country. The concern arises because of the slow pace of the peace process.”

    1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source

38. “The delegation of Egypt once again maintains that there will be no real stability unless the question of refugees in the Great Lakes region is addressed comprehensively and their return to their countries is facilitated as early as possible. My Government supports the Tunis Declaration of Heads of States of the Great Lakes Region of 18 March 1996. We consider it a continuation of efforts made in Cairo in November 1995. We hope that all its provisions will be implemented in an effort to restore stability to this vitally important area in the heart of Africa. The delegation of Egypt will vote in favour of the draft resolution before the Council, which, from our point of view, represents an appropriate and balanced reaction by the Council to the report of the International Commission of Inquiry.”

    1996-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3656 (1996) · source

39. “We fully support that request and look forward to knowing the outcome of such consultations. We are confident that in these consultations, and in the context of any accord to be discussed to deploy United Nations observers at airports and border checkpoints, there will be full compliance with the principle of the national sovereignty of all States in which such observers are to be deployed. Therefore, securing the consent of the Government concerned should be a sine qua non condition for dispatching United Nations observers to the State in question. We are gravely concerned by the news that some Rwandan army elements received training in order to launch raids inside Rwanda to destabilize that country. We are also concerned that the areas hosting Rwandan refugees could be used as smokescreens for those military training activities.”

    1996-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3656 (1996) · source

40. “The delegation of Egypt also appeals to all States to ensure the effective implementation of the arms embargo against the shipment of arms to non-Government forces in Rwanda, as provided for in Security Council resolution 1011 (1995). My Government hopes that no State in the Great Lakes region will allow any armed group to use its territory as a staging ground for attacks against any neighbouring State, in flagrant violation of international treaties and the Charter of the United Nations. The Security Council requests the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in operative paragraph 7 of the draft resolution before the Council, to consult with States neighbouring Rwanda on appropriate measures for the purpose of better implementation of the arms embargo and deterrence of the shipment of arms to Rwandan government forces.”

    1996-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3656 (1996) · source

41. “Mr. Awaad (Egypt) (interpretation from Arabic): At the outset, the delegation of Egypt wishes to pay tribute to the International Commission of Inquiry for its efforts to investigate violations regarding the infiltration of weapons across the Great Lakes region, in the centre of Africa. We welcome the findings reached by the Commission, which has had to operate under extremely difficult conditions. Similarly, we commend those Governments that cooperated in a positive fashion with the International Commission of Inquiry. In the meantime, we wish to appeal to all other parties to lend even greater support and cooperation to the Commission in the coming period so that the Commission can expeditiously fulfil its mandate.”

    1996-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3656 (1996) · source

42. “We hope that future developments will be positive and will dispel our concerns and fears, and that the people of Rwanda will overcome this crisis and embark on the road to development in all economic and social areas.”

    1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source

43. “I wish in conclusion to note that the experience of the United Nations in Rwanda has taught us a critical lesson about the importance of preventive diplomacy and the need to remain committed to preventive measures in averting crises. Unfortunately, this Organization never had the equipment, the staff or the political will necessary to intervene successfully to prevent the human tragedy we witnessed in Rwanda. That situation must never be repeated. The Egyptian delegation voted in favour of the resolution the Security Council has just adopted, despite the concerns we have expressed about ensuring and facilitating the return of refugees. We did so in solidarity with the Government of Rwanda and to support that Government in all its endeavours to establish stability.”

    1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source

44. “All those efforts, which were partly successful, to ensure the return of refugees were made by the United Nations within the context of collective cooperation between Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi and Zaire. As we are firmly convinced of these facts, the delegation of Egypt wishes to stress the need to ensure complete implementation of the decisions of the Bujumbura Conference, the Cairo Summit and the Addis Ababa follow- up conference held on 29 February last. We wish also to stress the importance of extending all possible assistance in all efforts to convene an international conference on peace, stability and development in the Great Lakes region, following the necessary preparatory work.”

    1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source

45. “Egypt has always affirmed that Rwanda cannot achieve stability without the regional and geographical dimensions being borne in mind. The problems faced by Rwanda today, foremost among them the refugee problem, have an impact that goes beyond the Great Lakes region. Solving those problems requires regional cooperation, with international support. We believe that the refugee problem in particular has a regional dimension, and that neighbouring countries should further extend their cooperation and coordination in this respect. We hope that the contacts which have taken place over the past two months between Rwanda and its neighbours will be a first step towards closer cooperation in the near future. Egypt reaffirms its belief that any attempted solutions which disregard that fact can only be placebos, and not real answers.”

    1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source

46. “That is why it is essential that a climate conducive to the voluntary return of the refugees be established through confidence-building and other measures, such as the provision of constructive information, and innovative ideas, such as organizing visits across the border and the monitoring necessary to guarantee property and safe return. As for the role of the United Nations after the departure of UNAMIR, we fully support the establishment of an office in Kigali to provide assistance, as referred to in paragraph 43 (a) of the Secretary-General's report. It is encouraging that the Government of Rwanda has abandoned its former reservations in this respect and is ready to facilitate the role of the political office and to provide necessary assistance. We hope that we shall receive regular reports on developments.”

    1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source

47. “However, we must also understand the refugees' fear and their reluctance to return because of the lack of security within Rwanda. That is a national problem, and we believe that the Government of Rwanda bears the greatest responsibility for finding a solution. The concern of the Egyptian delegation throughout the negotiations over the resolution we have just adopted was to underline the particular responsibility of the Government of Rwanda with regard to the return of refugees, especially during the post-UNAMIR period. The fact that the resolution does not specifically and clearly refer to guarantees for the return of the refugees does not mean that the Security Council will not take the necessary steps to safeguard their rights if the Council deems it necessary in the future.”

    1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source

48. “Secondly, Rwanda needs to make real and rapid progress towards achieving national reconciliation among all its people, and establishing the principles of tolerance and peaceful coexistence. Thirdly, Rwanda must take effective measures to ensure law enforcement and strengthen the judicial system. Despite the concrete efforts made by the Government of Rwanda and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, solving the first problem will be difficult, given the number of refugees and the obstacles to their return. Paragraph 45 of the report of the Secretary-General refers to the negative role played by elements of the former Rwandan army and organized militias in intimidating refugees and preventing their return.”

    1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source

49. “Indeed, it is a source of satisfaction for us that the report of the Secretary-General states that relative calm and stability prevail in most areas of Rwanda, with the exception of areas close to the borders, and that promising progress is being made in the areas of agriculture, health services and education. We agree with the Secretary-General's assessment of the issues which are still faced by the Government of Rwanda, and which need to be dealt with. First, the Government of Rwanda must assume its responsibilities in facilitating the repatriation of more than 1.7 million refugees, re-establishing them in their country and guaranteeing their safety and property. That will be a very difficult and complex task. However, it is the key to stability in Rwanda.”

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50. “The Egyptian delegation expresses its full appreciation for the report of the Secretary-General of 29 February 1996 on the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda. The report contains a precise and objective analysis of events in Rwanda over the past two months at the political, humanitarian and military levels. The report also contains a vision of the future role of the United Nations in Rwanda - a role which, in our opinion, is no less important than the positive role played from the beginning of the UNAMIR mission in October 1993 until the present.”

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