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Ayala Lasso

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1992-02-28
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1992-12-03
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  1. “We appeal to tho leaders of the factions and parties in Somalia to understand the seriousness of their duties and to cooperate with the operation that we are about to initiate and then to act in the most responsible manner to promote reconciliation and reconstruction in their country. Once this draft resolution has beea adopted, hope will be reborn in the minds of the suffering people of Somalia - hope that, at the moment, is seen through the blue of the United Nations.”

    1992-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3145 (1992) · source

  2. “Even before its beginning, the leaders of two of the strongest Somali factions have stated that they will welcome the troops entrusted with the task of carrying it out. The decision that we are about to take is unquestionably an important one. It is a response under Chapter VII of the Charter that the Council wishes to give, commensurate to the complex and suj goneris situation that besets Somalia. Woe hope that, in adopting this draft resolution, tho Security Council will be fulfilling its ineluctable responsibilities in a timely and effective manner. This operation will alleviate the suffering of the Somali people and will create conditions conducive to the reconciliation and reconstruction that are both their right and their duty.”

    1992-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3145 (1992) · source

  3. “Moreover, the unified command and control of the military forces will be subject to arraugements between the Secretary-General and the Member States contributing contingents. Those arrangements will reflect the reality of the contributors' participation. On this point, I wish to pay particular tribute to those countries that have announced that they are ready to provide the troops that will make this operation possible. The regional organizations that have requested the operation, the international community that has been hoping for it and the Somali people that so much needs it can never forget the sensitivity and the generosity of these countries. The first positive effects of the operation have already been seen.”

    1992-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3145 (1992) · source

  4. “The Secretary-General and the States lending troops to make feasible the implementation of this draft resolution will be authorised to teke all necessary measures to this end, Furthermore, the Secretary-General will establish a liaison office for the operation in Somalia and will report to the Security Council when, in his opinion, the envisaged objective has been fulfilled. The first report will come to the Council within two weeks, and then the office will report as necessary to keep the Council fully informad on the progress of the operation. To that end, it may even be possible to send missions to Somalia. All of this, in Ecuador's view, recognizes the fundamental role of the United Nations in political analysis and scrutiny, in that the Security Council is the body that will authorize start-up, continued execution and termination.”

    1992-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3145 (1992) · source

  5. “They appeal to us to act effectively and quickly, In Somalia there is no Goverment that can be the interlocutor of the United Nations for the purpose of agreeing upon a humanitarian~sassistance operation. But the Somali people - solely sovereign in respect of its destiny - is our interlocutor, and we are heeding its call. Fifthly, the operation that we are going to adopt will have a defined and limited objective, which is the promotion of a secure environment that will make it possible for humanitarian-assistance operations in Somalia to be carried out.”

    1992-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3145 (1992) · source

  6. “This has been very intelligently demonstrated by the Secretary-General in his letters of 24 and 29 November - documents 8/24859 and 8/24868 ~ and in his additional verbal analyses and submissions to the Council. As is stated in the draft resolution, the situation in Somalia has reached the point where it constitutes a threat to international peace and security. Fourthly, Somalia is a country without a Government, without any responsible authority, without any valid national principles. While the warlords fight among themselves and seize for their own gain the humanitarian assistance provided by the international community, the world sees a flood of television images of starving and dying women and children, of men watching helplessly as their families die around them.”

    1992-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3145 (1992) · source

  7. “The political intemperance of the leaders of the groups and factions and vandalism - vandalism that has affected more than 80 per cent of the humanitarian assistance, which has then been converted into currency for the purpose of obtaining political power and purchasing weapons - have created insurmountable obstacles to the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the people that is in such need of it. In order to remedy this situation it has become essential, as is recognized by the Secretary-General in tho last paragraph of his letter of 24 November (8/24859), to review the basic promises and principles upon which United Nations action in Somalia is based. Thirdly, the Somali crisis is an exceptional one, so much so that it sequires a fresh kind of analysis: political as woll as legal.”

    1992-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3145 (1992) · source

  8. “Unfortunately, none of them separately nor all of them together have been sufficient to resolve the crisis, despite the great efforts made by humanitarian organizations, properly coordinated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, despite the generous contributions made by nany countries, and despite the heroic activities of the participants in the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM), to whose Governments Ecuador wishes to pay a tribute of respect and gratitude.”

    1992-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3145 (1992) · source

  9. “Ecuador wants to live up to its moral responsibilities to this Organizations and, as a member of the Security Council, feels obliged to contribute to a sattlement of the Somali conflict. Secondly, since January this year the Security Council has beeu adopting resolutions designed to facilitate the distribution of hwaanitarian assistance to the Somali population. Five resolutions have been adopted, and Ecuador has voted in favour of all of them.”

    1992-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3145 (1992) · source

  10. “First, the civilized conscience of mankind has been watching with befflement and anguish how the Somali population, exposed te tve rigours of hunger, is gradually dying off while the political factions at war in the country ~ sometines recognizable, and in other cases so fragmented as to constitute unled and uncontrolled bandits - have been blocking the international humanitarian assistance provided by groups of countries or by international organisations. The tragedy of the Somali people comes before us daily on our television screens with resounding eloquence. Solidarity and interdependence - principles that underly our international order - do not permit us to remain impassive in the face of human tragedy, regardless of where it may occur.”

    1992-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3145 (1992) · source

  11. “Mr. AYALA LASSO (Ecuador) (interpretation from Spanish): I wish, first of all, to congratulate you, Sir, on having taken over the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December. In the first three days of the month you have amply demonstrated your skill and efficiency. We wish you every success in your work, and assure you of our fullest cooperation to that end, The way in which Ambassador Erdds of Hungary steered the work of the Security Council during the month of November earned the gratitude and recognition of us all. Ecuador will be voting in favour of the draft resolution in document §/24880, for the following reasons.”

    1992-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3145 (1992) · source

  12. “Ecuador hopes that the compliance of all States with this resolution will help to eliminate violence, facilitate the successful development of the ECOWAS peace efforts, and help restore peace, prosperity and full democracy in Liberia through the holding of fair and free elections in accordance with the Yamoussoukro IV Accord.”

    1992-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3138 (1992) · source

  13. “The Council also requests the Secretary-General to dispatch urgently a Special Representative to Liberia, and his evaluation and report will certainly facilicate future action by the Council. One of the most important decisions of the Council in support of che activities of ECOWAS is the imposition of a general and complete embargo on all deliveries of weapons and military equipment to Liberia. As the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Liberia has said, the purpose of this embargo is to prompt the fighting parties to abandon their military agends aad adopt a political agenda in order to solve the problem.”

    1992-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3138 (1992) · source

  14. “In addition the draft resolution we are preparing to adopt responds to the Council's will effectively to contribute to a peaceful and lasting settlement of the problem within the authority it enjoys under the Charter to act in cases of the kind we are considering. It is necessary to draw atcention to the Council's support for the efforts of ECOWAS to restore peace and for and the Yamoussoukro IV Accord, respect for and implementation of which by all signatories is certainly the most appropriate basis for a peaceful negotiated solution to the conflict. It is necessary for all the parties scrupulously to respect the cease-fire agreements and strictly to comply with che rules of humanitarian international law, which would eliminate the suffering of the people of Liberia and facilitate the peaceful negotiation of a solution to the problem.”

    1992-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3138 (1992) · source

  15. “We members of the Council have noted with regret how the problems of that country, which was born as a dream of freedom, have beea deteriorating, giving rise to suffering for the people and at the same time extending the consequences of the crisis to neighbouring countries, which has given the crisis an international character. This requires new and growing participation by the Council in support of regional efforts, because the persistence cf the problem threatens the peace and security of the subregion as a whole. In meeting today, the Council has reacted in positive and timely fashion to the request made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Benin, on behalf of the Economic Community of West African States, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Liberia.”

    1992-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3138 (1992) · source

  16. “Its concern was evidenced in the presidential statements adopted in January 1991 and May of this year, through which it endorsed the peaceful efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), requested respect for the ceasefire and supported the humanitarian work of the United Nations and the Yamoussoukro Accord of October 1992 as the best possible way of finding a peaceful solution to the conflict, and called upon the parties to restore peace to the country and ensure that the crisis did not affect neighbouring countries.”

    1992-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3138 (1992) · source

  17. “Mr. AYALA LASSO (Ecuador) (interpretation from Spanish): At the outset I wish to extend the greetings of the Government of Ecuador and my own to the distinguished Ministers of State of the Governments of West Africa who are here with us today, and to offer them the support of Ecuador in the difficult task in which they personally and their Governments are involved in order to restore peace to Liberia and that tormented part of the world, The Secucity Council has for months been following with concern the situation in Liberia.”

    1992-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3138 (1992) · source

  18. “That is the message which the draft resolution before us wishes to send out to everyone, especially to the aggressors. That is why Ecuador will vote in favour of its adoption.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  19. “Ecuador of course believes that, shove and beyond these convideraticas, there is a need for solidarity with suffering human beings, and this is why humanitarian assistance activities should have priority support. My country ia grateful to and encourages all] chose who axe contributing econom' tally or by other means to the humanitarian assistance programmes. Bosnia and Hersegovina must survive as an independent and sovereign State within its own legitimate borders, organising itwelf internally in a form freely chosen by its constituents, a form in which the human rights of all are respected, without undue outsidsa interference. The community of nations is ready to fulfil its obligations under the United Nations Charter in order to ens'ire this outcome.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  20. “The Sanctions Committee has adopted measures regarding shipping on the Danube ane on ships in which Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) bas a controlling interest, and these have been picked up in the draft resolution before us; they will, without a doubt, improve observance of resolution 757 (1992). The same should be said of the new bans that will be placed on goods transiting Yugoslavia. Ecusdor telfleves that the provisions, in the draft resolution, for controlling -itime shipping the appeal to the riparian States to adopt the necessary surveillance measures and the deployment of observers un the frontiers of Bosnia and Herzegovina are positive, very important elemen.s which will make it possible for the objectives set out by the Security Counci . to be achieved.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  21. “The Committee set up under resolution 724 (1991) hes been acting, in respect of the arms embargo, on the basis of the complaints submitted to it, 'hich has been on very few occasions and which requires the cooperation of the very States that are accused of violating the embargo. This last factor has obviously seriously restricted the outcome of these investigations. With respect to resolution 757 (1992), the political complexities and the geography of the region has made it easy not to fulfil the bans that have been put in place. Tne treasshipment of goods through the territory of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) has led to chronic violations of resolution 787 (21992).”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  22. “Also, the geography and topography of the region could mean that the flows of arms would be easily diverted and go to swell the arsenals of the agressors and would therefore uot safeguard the rights of the victins they were intended to protect. It has been said, and rightly so, that both the arms embargo promulgated by resolution 713 (1991) and the sanctions imposed under resolution 757 (1992) have been and are being frequently violated. It is a fact that the lack of surveillance and control systems and of compulsory provisions or machinery have borne on this failure to comply with these resolutions.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  23. “1 wish to express my Government'sa gratitude for their invaluable contributions to the cause of peace snd to the elimination of human suffering in the former Many of the States whose representatives have spoken at these meetings have asked that the Council decide to lift the arms embargo as it relates to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The premises on which this request ~- which ultimately has to do with the exercise of the right of legitimate individual and Collective defence of every State - are quite understandable. However, I do not think that the measure that is being requested would be a positive contribution to the cause of peace. Violence will not be eliminated by increasing the flow of arms.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  24. “It is the whole international community whose voice has made itceif heard in the statements by all those who have participated and are yet to participate in these meetings of the Council which 4s warning and condemning, and announcing that it is not disposed to allow barbarism to triumph over civilisation, force over the rule of law, "ethnic Cleansing" over equality between all human beings, or inflamed nationalisms over community feeling. I should like to highlight the importance of the statemencs Mr. Cyrus Vance, Lord Owen and Mrs. Sadako Ogata and Mr. Mazowiecki made when we began our work. Their views were, as always, objective and enlightening, their assessmeats of che situation dispassionate and thorough.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  25. “is about to af opt, which we all hope will have effects that are positive, rapid and sufficient, the very fact that these meetings are being held - in which we have heard and will continue to hear the voices of a very large group of countries united in condemning aggression, in requesting assistance and cooperstion with the victims and in proclaiming the supremacy of the principles of law - is the most serious condemnation and the most eloquent warning that the United Nations can address to the guilty parties. Now it is not just the Security Council that is speaking out in legitimate exercise of its prerogatives and representing all the States Members of the United Nations.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  26. “Substantive measures must be takeu to avoid reducing or culliag into question the effectiveness of our actions. If this wire to uappen, the credibility of the United Nations would rapidly be groded and th vezy survival of world peace would be jeopardized. This is the colernational contexe i. which these meetings of the Security Council ara tuking place. Gi. countries thc regeested than Ald so because they were faithful.11); refleceinrg &' > conscience of the cenmmunity of nations. Leaving to vne @'"y tae rer c.ation cn7 Couns.?”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  27. “The policy of "ethnic cleansing" is continuing to create waves of refugees while the Serbs in Bosnia and Herzegovina continue to expand their control over territory there. It is becoming increasingly clear that a status quo is being established that aims to be based on faits accomplis. Many think that the Security Council, a collegiate body, has not taken the decisions it ought. Given the circumstances, the Council has done what it could. However, I think that we need to think very hard about what the international state of affaire actually is at the moment and how we can adapt our Organization to meet the requirement; of peace and security in our changing world. The actions of the Unite] Nations in reccat years has earned it unquestionable prert.ige and coilective gratitude.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  28. “Heart-rending memories of the darkest era in recent aistory have been awakened to new lite and demand that en end is put to this crime, and to the mass exterminations of innocert people, to the concentration camps and to the force' expulsions, with their resulting masses of displaced persons and refugees. The perpetrators of these crimes will not manage to get off scot free, Despite the dynamic action taken by the Security Council, it must be acknowledged that the crisis in Yugoslavia, and the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina in particular, appear to be getting progressively worse. The Muslim population in Bosnia and Herzegovina is struggling desperately against a powerful enemy who is armed to the teeth and - there is no doubt - can count on not only political encouragement but also material assistance from outside.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  29. “Thus, humanitarian concerns are at the root of all the Council's resolutions, especially those that seek to facilitate the distribution of assistance to innocent populations, that condemn violations of international humanitarian taw or that concern the establishment of a Commission to investigate war crines which will focus on punishing the perpetrators. The emergence of the unspeakable crimes of "ethnic cleansing" has shaken the conscience of the Council members and of the international community as a whole and has led to & quick, world-wide reaction.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  30. “This is the context in which we should view the arms embargo, the establishment of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) and the successive expansions of UNPROFOR's mandate, the sanctions imposed against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) because of its failure to comply with the resolutions of the Council, the measures designed to keep Sarajevo airport operating and the ban on military flights over the airspace of Bounia and Herzegovina. The Security Council has resolutely sought co contribute to a comprehensive, negotiated political solution to che crisis because it believes, furthermore, that this would be the best and most effective way to put an end to the death, the destruction and the terrible suffering that have been engendered and are continuing to take place in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  31. “Twenty-two resolutions and numerous presidential stetemente are evidence of this. For their part, such regional bodies as the European Communities and the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europo (CSCE) have devoted attention to the crisis. As a result, an ad hoc mechaniam - the London Conferences, of which the Secretary~General is co-Chairman - has been set up. X should like to place on record my country's appreciation of the Secretary-General's valuable contributions and his constant concern for a resolution of that brutal and prolonged crisis. From resolution 713 (1991) onward, the Security Council has strongly supported the regional efforts to resolve the Yugoslav crisis and has taken steps in fulfilment of its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  32. “It added that any just and lasting solution must be based on the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and in international law. It drew particular attention to the principles of the condemnation of the threat or use of force as a means for settling disputes, of respect for the independence, sovereignty and territorial iutegrity of States, of the non~recognition of any change of borders imposcd by force and of respect for human rights, including proper recognition of the rights of minorities. Since that time the international community has witnessed the progressive worsening of the situation in former Yugoslavia. The Security Council has resolutely striven to prevent the deterioration ot the situation and has vesponded evergetically and creatively to s crisis that has only continued to worsen.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  33. “Mr. AYALA LASSO (Ecuador) (interpretation from Spanish): I should like to congratulate you, Sir, on chairing the Council for this month, and I assure you of the full cooperation of the delegation of Ecuador in helping the Council's work end with the success that we are sure it will achieve. We should also like to pay tribute to Ambassador Merimee of France for the outstanding manner in which he guided the deliberations of the Council last month. When the Security Council adopted its first resolution on the crisis in Yugoslavia on 25 September 1991, Ecuador stated that its approach to the issue would be aimed fundamentally at promoting a comprehensive, negotiated and peaceful solution to the conflict.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  34. “Ecuador supports the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador (UNOSAL) and favours the United Nations continuing its work in El Salvador for the time needed to bring about the full implementation of the peace agreements, in accordance with the Secretary-General's recommendations. Finally, we await the Secretary-Genersal's report to us on the progress achieved in the negotiations, in the implementation of the peace plan, and on the requirements of UNOSAL, so that there will be total success at the end of his peace sicsion in E1 Salvador.”

    1992-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3129 (1992) · source

  35. “Ultimately, a few weeks' delay is worthwhile if success follows; and this ia really very little time when compared with the long tragic years of the Salvadorian conflict. The rescheduling may entail more expense for the United Nations, but peace has no price and what is invested in peace is, in any case, infinitely less than what has been or would be invested in war. We appeal to the international community to lend its fullest cooperation to the Government of El Salvador to obtain the necessary funds to finance the land programme, one of the pillars of the peace plan.”

    1992-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3129 (1992) · source

  36. “We are certain that their impartiality and familiarity with the details of the situation in El Salvador will ensure the success of their mission. We urge our Salvadorian brothers to cooperate with the Secretary-General and with Messrs. Goulding and de Soto. It would have been best for the peace agreements to have been complied with in accordance with the original schedule, but given the difficulties encountered, it is obvious that what has been achieved so far in bringing peace to the country should not be jeopardized. A short and specific extension of the time-frame, if it serves the purpose of reactivating the peace process and is supported with good will by the parties, could be very positive.”

    1992-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3129 (1992) · source

  37. “Experience has shown that no peace agreement succeeds witnout encountering some difficulty along the way. This observation should not lead to discouragement. On the contrary, it highlights the need for the spirit of conciliation with which an agreement is entered into to prevail throughout its implementation and to help bring about through dialogue agreement on overcoming any such difciculty. The United Nations, in promoting the peace agreements on El Salvador, has had to facilitate this dialogue between the parties. Its impartiality in the conflict has made it possible for it to present objective proposals which have gained the approval of the parties. Hence, Ecuador welcomes the Secretary-General's initiative to send Messrs. Goulding and de Soto once again to El Salvador.”

    1992-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3129 (1992) · source

  38. “These paintul memories help us understand the benefits of peace; help us nurture it and work for its permanent restoration in E1 Salvado-, The United Nations has played a unique role in building peace in El Salvador, a complex process which will only end when the commitments entered into by the parties freely and formally before the people of El Salvador and the community of nations are carried out. Unlive other congiicce which have heen hero Council, in this case the people of El Salvador should be proud of having fully respected the cessation of hostilities. This fact gives rise to optimism and confidence that the difficulties encountered in complying with other aspects of the peace agreements will be rapidly overcome by peaceful means.”

    1992-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3129 (1992) · source

  39. “Mr. AYALA LASSO (Ecuador) (interpretation from Spanish): Mr. President, I wish to endorse the remarks of the representative of Venezuela when he referred to your excellent guidance of the Council this month, The bloody conflict in El Salvador was on the front pages of newspapers for a decade. To the deaths of men, women and children as a result of war must be added the thousands of refugees and orphans; violations of the most basic rights; millions of dollars' worth of economic damage ~ those are the tragic consequences of the conflict. The recent macabre findings at Mozote recall the tragedy experience in El Salvador.”

    1992-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3129 (1992) · source

  40. “There are no further Speakers on my list. The Security Council has just concluded the present stage of its consideration of this item. 'he Council will remain seized of the matter.”

    1992-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3116 (1992) · source

  41. “The result of the voting is as follows: 12 in favour, none against, and 3 abstentions. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 777 (1992). I shall now call on those representatives of the Council who wish to make es aftar thea vunatine. 22 vot ine.”

    1992-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3116 (1992) · source

  42. “I now put the draft resolution (8/24570) to the vote. A_vote was taken by show of hands. in_favour: Austria, Belgium, Cape Verde, Ecuador, France, Hungary, Japan, Morocco, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Venezuela Against: None Abstaining: China, India, Zimbabwe”

    1992-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3116 (1992) · source

  43. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document §/24570, containing the text cf a draft resolution submitted by Belgium, France, Morocco, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall take it that that is the case. There being no objection, it is so decided. Before putting the draft resolution to the vote, I shall call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    1992-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3116 (1992) · source

  44. “"The Security Council will continue to keep the situation in Angola under close review and looks forward to ao further report by the Secretary-General after the elections." The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. the meeting rose at 1.30 p.m.”

    1992-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3115 (1992) · source

  45. “It expresses strong support for tha Secretary-General and his Special Representative and commends UNAVEM II personnel, who are tackling their challenging tasks with courage, impartiality and dedication. It urges the Angolan parties to continue to cooperate closely with the United Nations and to take all necessary steps to ensure the security of United Nations personnel and property. "The Council takes note of a reported agreement between the Government and UNITA that the United Nations should be asked to extend UNAVEM's presence in Angola during the period of transition after the elections. It will be prepared to consider such a request if it is based on wide support in Angola and if it proposes for UNAVEM a mandate which is clearly defined in scope and time.”

    1992-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3115 (1992) · source

  46. “"The Council calls upon the Angolan electoral authorities to ensure that all registered persons are given the opportunity to exercise their vote and to extend polling hours on the second day, if this should prove necessary. The Council also underlines the importance of adequate logistical planning and support and urges the donor community to move speedily to provide the remaining requirements identified in the Secretary-General's report. "The Council is concerned that doubts have recently been expressed in Angola about UNAVEM's effectiveness and impartiality and welcomes the decision of the Secretary-General as expressed in paragraph 9 of his report to investigate thoroughly all matters raised in this regard.”

    1992-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3115 (1992) · source

  47. “"The Council is also concerned at the recent deterioration of the political and security situation in Angola. It endorses the Secretary-General's appeal to President dos Santos and Dr. Savimbi to exercise leadership at this critical juncture and to ensure that their followers act with restraint and tolerance. The Council is encouraged by the reports of positive decisions reached by the two leaders at thoir meeting on 7 September 1992 and urges them to implement these without @elay. Of particular importance is their reported agreement in principle to the formation of a government of national reconciliation after the elections.”

    1992-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3115 (1992) · source

  48. “"It reaffirms the importance it attaches to the full implementation of the Acordes de Paz para Angola, culminating in free and fair multi-party elections on 29 and 30 September 1992. It coagratulates tie Angolans on their success in maintaining the cease-fire and in registering the great majority of the population to vote in the elections. It is convinced of the irreversibility of this process. "At the same time, the Council calls on the Angolan parties to take urgent and determined steps to complete certain essential measures. These include the demobilization of the remaining Government and UNITA troops, the collection and centralized storage of weapons, and the rapid completion of the formation of the new National Angolan Armed Forces. It is also essential that the police should operate as a neutral, national force.”

    1992-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3115 (1992) · source

  49. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understending reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have befere them the further report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM II), contained in document &/24556. As a result of consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "fhe Security Council has noted with appreciation the further report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Angola verification Mission (UNAVEM II) (8/24556), which it has studied carefully.”

    1992-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3115 (1992) · source

  50. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Angola 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. a_place at the Council table.”

    1992-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3115 (1992) · source