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Axworthy

lines on the record: 248
first: 1996-09-27
most recent: 2000-04-19
sittings or episodes: 14
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“Hasan (Iraq), Mr. Vento (Italy), Mr. Babaa (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya), Mr. Powles (New Zealand), Mr. Ahmad (Pakistan), Mr. Monteiro (Portugal), Mr. Norstro'm (Sweden), Mr. Calovski (the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) and Mr. Goktu'rk (Turkey) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation to the Permanent Observer of Switzerland to the United Nations to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Staehelin (Switzerland), took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”
2000-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4128 (2000) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Australia, Bulgaria, Cuba, Germany, Iraq, Italy, the Libyan Arab J amahiriya, New Zealand, Pakistan, Portugal, Sweden, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Ms. Wensley (Australia), Mr. Sotirov (Bulgaria), Mr. Dausa Cespedes (Cuba), Mr. Kastrup (Germany), Mr.”
2000-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4128 (2000) · source
“There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 1.10 p.m.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“In his very graphic and dramatic book, Philip Gourevitch tells of how a group of young, defenceless Hutu girls in a Catholic convent school refused to leave the side of their Tutsi friends, even though ordered to do so by the ge'nocidaires. Given the choice of freedom from that kind of suffering, they chose to stay, and paid the ultimate price: their lives. The courage and sacrifice of those young women in that convent school should be a guide and inspiration to people around this table and everywhere, for we can do no less. The development of a United Nations action plan to protect people from the most egregious forms of abuse and from the most serious violators will be too late for past victims but, hopefully, not too late for us and for future generations. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“Perhaps if we had grappled with this very difficult subject earlier and worked to arrive at some common agreement on it, we might have done more to avoid the Rwandan genocide or to stop it once it began. Second chances are rare, but we have one now. Perhaps the most important proposal contained in the report of the Inquiry is that for a system-wide action plan to prevent genocide, to which I would add all crimes against humanity and war crimes. As the representative of Jamaica said, the Millennium Assembly offers an opportunity to work towards this goal and, as the Secretary-General suggests, to "reassert the centrality of international humanitarian and human rights law". (A/54/2000, para. 211) In that context, the legacy of the Rwandan genocide is not just tragic; it is also hopeful.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“To this end, we need to be certain that the severity of the crisis is fully corroborated; that military force can and will contribute to ending widespread suffering and loss of life; that the level of force employed is appropriate to the circumstances; that the use of force is multilateral and widely supported; and that it is part of a longer-term strategy to build and sustain peace. Many have suggested that this is a debate that the Council is not yet ready to engage in. However, it is a discussion we cannot and should not avoid having, and the sooner we have it, the better. The price of inaction has simply been too high - for the victims of the Rwandan genocide, for others subject to extreme abuse, for the security of people generally and for the credibility of this Organization.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“Secondly, we must look at the guidelines for action. Once the determination has been made that the violence, real or anticipated, meets the test, there are other factors with which to guide a decision to intervene or not to intervene, including whether time has finally run out on other peaceful means to resolve the threat; whether there is a danger that the threat, if left alone, jeopardizes regional or international security; and whether not being able to intervene everywhere means we must not intervene anywhere. Thirdly, there must be a framework for action. This should be permissive enough to stop massive and systematic violations, but clearly balanced with strong safeguards to ensure that it is not misused.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“The goal of intervention is not to threaten the territorial integrity of the State, but to bring an end to widespread suffering. Indeed, outside intervention to protect people is conceivable only when those who control the State are unable or patently unwilling to fulfil this basic, fundamental trust. In our view, any discussion about the use of force to alleviate extremes of suffering and the Council's role in such action needs to address three considerations, the first of which is the justification for action. The cumulative weight of international human rights and humanitarian law, the global trend against impunity and the precedents set by the Council itself all justify action. There is a growing body of common law that is beginning to establish new humanitarian standards that must be recognized.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“But if we are honest with ourselves, there is no certainty that the most severe abuses, such as those that occurred in Rwanda, will not happen again. Indeed, there is ample evidence to the contrary. Preventive efforts will not always succeed. The spiral into extremes of human suffering cannot always be constrained. In these most exceptional situations, the protection of civilians requires strengthening our disposition to intervene with force if necessary. Let me be very clear. Military intervention is called for only in the most severe cases: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and massive and systematic violations of human rights and humanitarian law causing widespread suffering and loss of life. The test we have in mind is very difficult. The threshold is very high.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“The Council also needs to ensure that United Nations operations are given adequate finances, the necessary resources, suitably robust mandates and clear rules of engagement to carry out the tasks assigned to them. There are signs that the Council is taking this to heart. Missions in Sierra Leone, the Central African Republic and East Timor have the mandates and personnel commitments to adequately protect people and to address the realities on the ground. But the Council's response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo suggests that there is still room for improvement. Together, these measures, if we follow through, will allow us to better resolve conflict, promote peace, enhance human security and help to prevent humanitarian disasters.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“Yet at a time when requests for troops to help protect civilians are growing, the capacity of the United Nations itself to manage complex missions is under great strain. Enhancing United Nations standby arrangements, including a rapidly deployable mission headquarters capacity, is vital to reversing this trend. So is a coordinated, integrated approach to identify, mobilize and commit the necessary military - and, indeed, civilian - resources. Yet efforts to implement these forward-looking approaches are, quite frankly, left to languish. The Security Council is on the frontline with regard to this fundamental question. It is not enough just to authorize peace operations; it is time for the Council to become more actively engaged in making sure the capacity is there to carry out these missions quickly and effectively.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“To that end, we welcome the efforts by the United Nations Secretariat and by the United Nations humanitarian agencies to develop a framework for coordination with an emphasis on prevention and preparedness. For its part, the Security Council needs to continue to broaden its range of interlocutors and sources of information. The more varied its channels, the greater the chance that it will hear the signals of looming dangers. This Council has nothing to fear from allowing the voices of suffering and oppression to be heard early, often and openly. This does not undermine the Council's legitimacy or its capacity to act. On the contrary, it serves to strengthen it. Rapid and resolute response is also essential.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“The adoption of the Statute of the International Criminal Court is its clearest expression yet. Council members have a special responsibility to ensure that the Statute of the Court is ratified rapidly and to make sure it works effectively. This will be a major deterrent to future abuse. Let the message be unambiguous and clearly understood: violators will be pursued, prosecuted and punished. The report of the Inquiry also makes it very clear that information flow must be improved. It leaves no doubt that the Council must enhance its ability to analyse and monitor volatile situations and that information- sharing within the United Nations system must be made better, especially between the Council and United Nations departments.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“Like many members, I wish to commend Secretary-General Arman for making certain that we did not forget and for publicly acknowledging this Organization's failure in the tragedy. The Council must share in the responsibility for this tragedy. The best way to honour the victims now is through a firm commitment never to turn away from civilians victimized by armed conflict, but instead to focus energy and attention to protect them, in both word and deed. The Inquiry's recommendations make clear what needs to be done. First, the culture of impunity must end. There is an undeniable, growing international consensus that those responsible for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity should be held to account. The establishment by the Council of the Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda moved this forward.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“As he put it simply, "I am a casualty of Rwanda - an injured officer." His moral integrity, vision, insight and leadership under unimaginable circumstances shine as an example. (spoke in English) I know that the words that have been so generously expressed by many around the table about his work, and that of all those who served in the field, will go a long way towards helping heal some of the scars of that experience. The report of the Independent Inquiry into the actions of the United Nations during the 1994 genocide graphically chronicles, as we heard this morning, the lapses, blunders and shortcomings. It also draws lessons to which we must pay close attention. We owe a great deal of gratitude to Prime Minister Carlsson and his colleagues for their work.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“For the United Nations, the Rwandan tragedy came close to extinguishing belief in our capacity to fulfil its founding purpose. The presence of United Nations peacekeepers on the ground created a perception among civilians that they would be secure from violence. That such confidence in the United Nations was ill-founded is a matter of great shame and disappointment to all who support the principles and ideals which underpin the Charter. Still, that those soldiers in blue berets, whose cries for support were so studiously ignored, still managed to save tens of thousands, is a source of pride and inspiration. (spoke in French) One peacekeeper, the Canadian Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda, Lieutenant General Romeo Dallaire, announced his retirement this week.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs of Canada. Isaiah Berlin, the very well-known philosopher, once expressed the view that the primary duty of politics was to avoid "extremes of suffering". This sage counsel has too often gone woefully unheeded, and nowhere more so than in the case of Rwanda. The genocide in that country all too brutally exposed the enduring, darker side of human nature and the reality of suspicion, destruction, hatred and unrestrained violence. I doubt that anyone in this Chamber can look back at that time without remorse and without a great deal of sadness at the failure to help the people of Rwanda in their time of need. The unchecked brutality of the ge'nocidaires made a mockery, once again, of the pledge "never again".”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“I thank the representative of Namibia for his words of appreciation to General Dallaire and the other United Nations personnel in the field who have made such great efforts.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“We appreciate the comments of the representative of Ukraine concerning the role played by General Dallaire. We will make sure that he knows fully of the sentiments he expressed. I think it is appropriate, in the context of this discussion of the failure of the Security Council in Rwanda, that I announce on behalf of the Council that we have asked Ambassador Richard Holbrooke to lead, early next month, a Security Council mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The mission is designed to accelerate full acceptance and implementation of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement, and to support the relevant Security Council resolutions. I wish Ambassador Holbrooke and his mission every success in that very timely initiative.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“In that statement, he also welcomed the emphasis which the Inquiry had put on the lessons to be learned from the tragedy and the Inquiry's careful and well-argued recommendations, which, he noted, were aimed at ensuring that the United Nations could and would act to prevent or halt any other such catastrophe in the future. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Carlsson. May I, on behalf of the Council, take this opportunity to express our deep appreciation to Mr. Carlsson and to the other members of the Independent Inquiry, Professor Han and General Kupolati, for the manner in which they discharged the important responsibility entrusted to them. I now give the floor to Mr. Carlsson.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“Members of the Council have before them document S/ 1999/ 1257, which contains a letter dated 15 December 1999 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the report of the Independent Inquiry into the actions of the United Nations during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. I wish to express appreciation to the Secretary-General for having commissioned the Independent Inquiry, with the approval of the Security Council. In this connection, I should like to recall that in a statement issued on 16 December 1999, following the receipt of the report of the Independent Inquiry, the Secretary-General stated that he fully accepted its conclusions.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Ingvar Carlsson, Chairman of the Independent Inquiry into the actions of the United Nations during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Carlsson to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Rwanda in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Mataboba (Rwanda) took a seat at the Council table.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 2.45 pm.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4125 (2000) · source
“"The Security Council holds the leadership of the Taliban responsible for not taking measures to comply with the demands made in its resolutions, especially to conclude a ceasefire and to resume negotiations, and stresses the need for the Taliban to comply with these demands without delay. "In this context the Security Council reaffirms its readiness to consider the imposition of further targeted measures, in accordance with its responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations, with the aim of achieving the full implementation of all its relevant resolutions." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2000/l2. I thank all representatives for their time and consideration and for their welcome remarks. I think that the Security Council has issued an important statement.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4125 (2000) · source
“"The Security Council stresses the need for prompt and effective implementation by all Member States of the measures imposed by its resolution 1267 (1999), and reminds Member States of their obligations under this resolution, including assisting in the identification of Taliban assets and aircraft. It underlines that sanctions are not aimed at the Afghan people, but are imposed against the Taliban because of its non-compliance with that resolution. The Council reaffirms its decision to assess the impact, including the humanitarian implications, of the measures imposed by that resolution. It encourages the Committee established pursuant to its resolution 1267 (1999) to report in this respect as soon as practicable.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4125 (2000) · source
“"The Security Council is deeply disturbed by an alarming increase in the cultivation, production and trafficking of drugs in Afghanistan, especially in areas controlled by the Taliban, and by its consequences for the continuation of the conflict. It demands that the Taliban, as well as others, halt all illegal drugs activities. The Council encourages the initiative of the 'six plus two' group to address the drug-related issues in a coordinated manner with the support of the Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention. It also encourages Member States and others concerned to increase their support for the efforts aimed at strengthening the drug control capacities of countries bordering Afghanistan.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4125 (2000) · source
“It condemns the recent attacks and planned attacks by terrorists affiliated with Usama bin Laden, which constitute a continuing threat to the international community. "The Security Council reiterates that the capture by the Taliban of the Consulate-General of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the murder of the Iranian diplomats and journalist in Mazar-e-Sharif as well as the murders of the United Nations personnel constitute flagrant violations of international law. It expresses its concern at the failure of the Taliban effectively to bring to justice those responsible for these crimes. The Council reiterates its demand that the Taliban cooperate fully with the United Nations in this regard.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4125 (2000) · source
“It insists that the Taliban cease the provision of sanctuary and training for international terrorists and their organizations, take effective measures to ensure that the territory under its control is not used for terrorist installations and camps or for the preparation or organization of terrorist acts against other States or their citizens, and cooperate with efforts to bring indicted terrorists to justice. "The Security Council demands once again that the Taliban turn over indicted terrorist Usama bin Laden to appropriate authorities as set out in its resolution 1267 (1999) of 15 October 1999. It stresses that the continued failure of the Taliban to comply with this demand is unacceptable. The Council will ensure effective implementation of the measures imposed by that resolution.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4125 (2000) · source
“It encourages the process launched in Rome to convene a loya jirgah in Afghanistan and acknowledges other recent efforts to promote peace in Afghanistan, such as those of the Cyprus group and the meeting in Tokyo. "The Security Council strongly condemns the continuing use of Afghan territory, especially areas controlled by the Taliban, for the sheltering and training of terrorists and planning of terrorist acts, and reaffirms its conviction that the suppression of international terrorism is essential for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4125 (2000) · source
“"The Security Council welcomes the renewed commitment of members of the 'six plus two' group to contribute to a peaceful resolution of the Afghan conflict in support of the efforts of the United Nations, and urges the members of the group and the Afghan parties to implement the Tashkent Declaration on Fundamental Principles for a Peaceful Settlement of the Conflict in Afghanistan (A/54/174-S/1999/812, annex), particularly the agreement of members of the group not to provide military support to any Afghan party and to prevent the use of their territories for such purposes. "The Security Council expresses its appreciation for the efforts undertaken by the Organization of the Islamic Conference, in support of and in coordination with the United Nations, to facilitate the convening of negotiations between the two Afghan parties.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4125 (2000) · source
“"The Security Council reiterates its position that the United Nations must continue to play its central and impartial role in international efforts towards a peaceful resolution of the Afghan conflict. It welcomes the appointment of a new Personal Representative of the Secretary-General and the activities of the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan (UNSMA) to facilitate a political process aimed at achieving a lasting political settlement to the conflict. The Council supports the phased deployment of the UNSMA Civil Affairs Unit inside Afghanistan, as the security conditions permit.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4125 (2000) · source
“"The Security Council reiterates that outside interference in the internal affairs of Afghanistan, including the involvement of foreign combatants and military personnel and the supply of weapons and other materials used in the conflict, should cease immediately. It calls upon all States to take resolute measures to prohibit their military personnel from planning and participating in combat operations in Afghanistan, and immediately to withdraw their personnel and to assure that the supply of ammunition and other war-making materials is halted. The Council expresses its deep concern at the continuing involvement in the fighting in Afghanistan, on the side of the Taliban forces, of thousands of non-Afghan nationals.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4125 (2000) · source
“It remains deeply concerned about continued restrictions on their access to health care, to education and to employment outside the home, and about restrictions on their freedom of movement and freedom from intimidation, harassment and violence. The Council notes the recent reports of modest progress regarding the access of women and girls to certain services, but considers that such incremental improvements, while welcome, still fall far short of the minimum expectations of the international community, and calls upon all parties, particularly the Taliban, to take measures to end all violations of human rights of women and girls.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4125 (2000) · source
“"The Security Council reaffirms the principle of non-refoulement of refugees, as provided for in a relevant instrument of international law, welcomes recent efforts of countries neighbouring Afghanistan to support the voluntary repatriation of Afghan refugees in safety and dignity, and urges those host States to continue to provide international protection to Afghan refugees in need of it. It encourages the international community to provide the necessary assistance in this regard. "The Security Council condemns the continuing grave violations of the human rights of women and girls, including all forms of discrimination against them, in all areas of Afghanistan, particularly in areas under the control of the Taliban.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4125 (2000) · source
“It expresses particular alarm at the continuing disregard by the Taliban of the concerns expressed by the international community. The Council strongly condemns the forced displacement of the civilian population, notably that conducted by the Taliban in 1999, the deliberate targeting of civilians and the destruction of their assets and means of survival, summary executions, arbitrary detention of civilians and forced labour of those in detention, the separation of men from their families, indiscriminate bombing and other violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. It calls upon all Afghan parties, especially the Taliban, to put an end to such practices and to ensure the protection of civilians.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4125 (2000) · source
“"The Security Council strongly condemns the Taliban for the repeated forced entries on 26, 27 and 29 March 2000 by its armed groups into and searches of the United Nations premises in Kandahar and for the intimidation of the United Nations personnel. It stresses that responsibility for the subsequent withdrawal of all international staff from Kandahar and suspension of humanitarian assistance activities in southern Afghanistan rests solely with the Taliban. The Council demands that the Taliban stop these unacceptable practices and ensure the safety and security of all United Nations and associated personnel and humanitarian personnel working in Afghanistan in accordance with international law. "The Security Council stresses its grave concern at the human rights situation in Afghanistan, which is unacceptable.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4125 (2000) · source
“It notes that the United Front of Afghanistan is willing to talk with the Taliban and recalls its demand that the parties, in particular the Taliban, resume negotiations under United Nations auspices without delay and preconditions in full compliance with the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Council. "The Security Council calls upon all Afghan parties to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law and to ensure the full and unhindered access of international humanitarian assistance and personnel to all those in need. It expresses its grave concern at the further deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan as a result of ongoing hostilities. The Taliban has the primary responsibility for this.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4125 (2000) · source
“The Council expresses its deep concern at the reports that both parties to the conflict are preparing for renewed large-scale fighting and recalls its repeated demands that the Afghan parties cease fighting. These events add to the enormous suffering of the civilian population of Afghanistan. "The Security Council reiterates that there is no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan and 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.4125 (2000) · source
“The Security Council will now continue its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council has considered the report of the Secretary-General concerning the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security of 10 March 2000 (A/54/79l-S/2000/205). "The Security Council reiterates its grave concern at the continued Afghan conflict, which is a serious and growing threat to regional and international peace and security. It strongly condemns the Taliban for the launching of new offensives, most notably that of 1 March 2000.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4125 (2000) · source
“I think that the representative of Tunisia understands just how strongly the passing of his great leader has been felt. I know that it has been felt around the world. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The next meeting of the Security Council to continue consideration of this agenda item will take place immediately following the adjournment of this meeting. The meeting rose at 2.30 p.m.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4124 (2000) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Renninger for his awareness of the time, and for his very concise answers. The representative of Tunisia has asked for the floor.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4124 (2000) · source
“On behalf of the Council, I should like to thank Ms. King for her very helpful clarification and response to these important questions. I now give the floor to Mr. Renninger to respond to the comments made during the course of these Council proceedings.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4124 (2000) · source
“I thank the representative of Afghanistan for his kind words addressed to me. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Ms. Angela King, Assistant Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Ms. King to take a seat at the Council table. I now give the floor to Ms. King to respond to the comments and questions that were issued by members of the Council.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4124 (2000) · source
“I shall now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. The next speaker is the representative of Afghanistan, on whom I now call.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4124 (2000) · source
“In October 1999, the Security Council adopted a resolution condemning the Taliban for its harbouring of Usama bin Laden and calling for the imposition of sanctions if the Taliban failed to deliver the indicted terrorist to the appropriate authorities. Canada's support of that resolution is founded on our firm opposition to acts of terrorism, but we recognize that it is also important - and we expressed this view - that the Council show similar commitment in addressing the serious humanitarian and human rights situation in that country. The discussion today and the presidential statement we will adopt today should underline further the Council's profound dismay with the continued suffering of the Afghan people and our determination to press forward in exploring means to usefully contribute to a resolution of the conflict.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4124 (2000) · source
“It can demand that all parties acquit their responsibilities towards the entire civilian population, with particular attention to restoring the human rights of women. It can demand an immediate end to hostilities, the beginning of honest negotiations and the involvement of the good offices of the Secretary-General and his Personal Representative in the search for peace and national reconciliation. It can look for ways to pressure the warring factions to the negotiating table. Finally, it can consider measures to cut off the supply of weapons to belligerents. I believe that most of these recommendations are contained in the presidential statement.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4124 (2000) · source
“Regrettably, as the Secretary-General's most recent report notes, certain members of this group pay lip service to the objective of peace and continue to support the belligerents. While it is true that only the Afghans themselves can bring peace to their country, members of the "six plus two" can make a difference in their ability to wage war. The Security Council has a vital role to play in Afghanistan. There are concrete actions it can take to address the situation. It can insist on full and unhindered access to affected populations by United Nations and associated personnel, the ICRC and other humanitarian personnel, and on guarantees for the safety and security of such staff.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4124 (2000) · source
“The Taliban claim to be a bona fide Government, but behave as a criminal gang, harbouring international terrorists and allowing their country to become the world's largest exporter of illegal opiates. The acceptance they crave must be earned through national reconciliation, the formation of a broad- based and representative Government, the end of tolerance for terrorism and drug trafficking and, above all, through respect for human rights, including women's human rights. I have spoken of the civil war in Afghanistan. However, it was a foreign invasion that touched off the war, which has been sustained for two decades by material support from various foreign sources. The "six plus two" group has a special responsibility in bringing a peaceful solution to the Afghan conflict.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4124 (2000) · source
“If I might add a personal note, this initiative is very much in keeping with the engagement of individual Canadian women in promoting human rights, such as that of the late Mrs. Rae Scott, a prominent activist whose memorial service is being held today. I hope that today's discussion is a justification for the active work that she did over the years. I am also pleased to announce that, in that same spirit, Canada will provide $300,000 through the United Nations trust fund for human rights to support activities of local and international non-governmental organizations involved in human rights training and programming to benefit Afghan women and girls. What is very clear is that Afghanistan has joined the small but growing number of countries where the State has disintegrated, leaving a vacuum.”
2000-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4124 (2000) · source