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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. “I thank the representative of Belgium for his kind words addressed to me. There are no further speakers on my list. 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 9 p.m.”

    1992-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3114 (1992) · source

  2. “Tho voonlt of th voting is as follows: 12 in favour, none against, and 3 abstentions, Tho Graft resolution has been adopted as resolution 776 (1992). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make stacaments following the voting.”

    1992-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3114 (1992) · source

  3. “I thank the representative of India for his kind words addressed to me. I now put the draft resolution (5/24554) to the vote. Avete was token by show of bands. In favour: Austria, Belgium, Cape Verde, Ecuador, Prance, Hungary, Japan, Morocco, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Venezuela Against: None Abstsining: Cb'na, India, Zimbabwe”

    1992-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3114 (1992) · source

  4. “Before putting the draft resolution ot the vote, I shall call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    1992-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3114 (1992) · source

  5. “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 the reporc of the Secretary-General on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, contained in documant §/24540. Moeshore salen hava hefor ib i B wv m "~ te sh Lid en ab asta f ote wees wee eee "Se RA eR contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the dslegations of Belgium, France, the Russian Federation, 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.”

    1992-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3114 (1992) · source

  6. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 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 tr? 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.”

    1992-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3114 (1992) · source

  7. “The Security Council expresses its readiness to adopt without delay measures to this end." 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 6.20 p.m.”

    1992-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3113 (1992) · source

  8. “"The Cou.cil invites the Secretary-General to inform it as soon as possible on the findings of the inquiry into the circumstances of this attack as well as other similar incidents involving the United Nations activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in particular the incident which cost the lives of four Italian airmen in charge of the transportation of humanitarian relief to Sarajevo Airport. it invites him also to pass on to it any information which he could gather on the responsibility for these incidents. "These serious incidents underline the urgent need for reinforcing the security and protection of UNPROFOR personnel as weld as of all personnel involved in the United Nations activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    1992-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3113 (1992) · source

  9. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on the 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: "fhe Security Council has noted with deep concera the attack which cost the lives of two French soldiers of UNPROFOR near Sarajevo, during which five other soldiers were wounded. It conveys its deep-felt sympathy and condolences to the Government of France and tc the bereaved families. It strongly condemns this deliberate attack against UNPROFOR personnel.”

    1992-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3113 (1992) · source

  10. “The Council urges Iraq in the strongest possible terms to cooperate with the United Nations." The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda.”

    1992-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3112 (1992) · source

  11. “In this respect, the Council considers unrestricted access throughout the country and the assurance of adequate security measures as essential prerequisites for the effective implementation of the Programme. To this end, the Council fully endorses the Secretary-Gereral''s insistence upon appropriate field offices for participating United Nations agencies and pro: ammes and the continuing deployment of the United Nations Guards. The Council strongly supports the Secretary-General''s continuine efforts to sustain a United Nations and NGO humanitarian presence throughout Ivaq, and urges him to continue to use all resources at his disposal to help all those in need in Iraq.”

    1992-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3112 (1992) · source

  12. “The Council is particularly disturbed by Iraq's continuing failure to ensure the safety of United Nations personnel and the personnel of non-governmental erganizations (NCOs). "The Security Council expresses its concern regarding the conduct and statements of Iraq on the Inter-Agency Humanitarian Programme which are inconsistent with the previous Security Council resolutions that demand that Irag cooperate with the internacional humanitarian organizations. "The Security Council affirms that the critical humanitarian needs of vulnerable groups in Irag require the speedy conclusion of arrangements that would ensure the continuation of the Inter-Agency Humanitarian Programme.”

    1992-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3112 (1992) · source

  13. “Following consultations axwng members cf the Security Council, I have been authorized to make tre following statement on behalf ef the Council: "The Sacurity Council is deeply concerned at the current situation of the Inter-Agency Humanitarian Programme in Iraq, as outlined in the Secretary~-Csneral's letter of 24 August 1992 to the President of the Council (8/24509), including its reference to Irag's failure to renew its Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations. "The Security Council recalls the statement of 17 July 1992 (8/24309), in which the Council expressed its profound voncern at the deteriorating conditious affecting the safety and well-being of United Nations personnel in Irag.”

    1992-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3112 (1992) · source

  14. “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 received copies of a letter dated 24 August 1992 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, which will be issued as document S/24509.”

    1992-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3112 (1992) · source

  15. “"The Council notes the urgency of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and calls on the parties to cooperate fully with the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee in achieving a comprehensive settlement. "The Council requests the Secretary-General to keep it informed on an ongoing basis of developments and to make recommendations to the Council as may be appropriate." The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 7.325 pm.”

    1992-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3111 (1992) · source

  16. “"The Council welcomes the establishuent, under the overall direction of the Permanent Co-Chairmen of the Conference, of the Steering Committee, It also welcomes the appointment of the two Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee who will direct the Working Groups and prepare the basis for a general settlement end associated measures. It notes with satisfaction that they will commence their work this week which will be puraued in continuous session at the United Nations Office in Geneva. "The Council notes the commitments entered into by the parties and others concerned within the framework of the London Conference. It underlines the importance it attaches to the full implementation of these commitments as rapidly as possible.”

    1992-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3111 (1992) · source

  17. “"The Council shares the Secretary-General's hope that the political will shown in London will speedily be transformed into the concrete actions foreseen in the documents at the London stage of the International Conference on the former Yugoslavia. "The Council reatfirms all its previous reselutions related to the former Yugoslavia and calls for their complete implementation. "The Council notes with satisfaction that the London stage of the International Conference has established the framework within which an overall political settlement of the crisis in the former Yugoslavia in all its aspects may be achieved through a continuous and uninterrupted effort.”

    1992-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3111 (1992) · source

  18. “been Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council takes note with appreciation of the letter of the Secretary-General, dated 28 August 1992, conveying the documents of the London stage of the International Conference on the former Yugoslavia, held on 26 and 27 August 1992, which tho Secretary-General co-chaired with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britian and Northern Ireland, President of the Council of Ministers of the European Community. "The Council expresses its full support for the Statement of Principles adopted and the other agreements reached at the London Conference.”

    1992-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3111 (1992) · source

  19. “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 received copies of a letter dated 28 August 1992 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council.”

    1992-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3111 (1992) · source

  20. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's sgenda. In accordance 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 conformity 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.”

    1992-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3111 (1992) · source

  21. “As this is the first meating of the Security Council for the month of September, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, oa behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Li Daoyu, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of August 1992. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Li Daoyu for the great diplomatic skill and unfailing courtesy with which he conducted the Council's business isst mouth. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The sgends was adopted. LETIER DATED 28 AUGUST 1992 FROM THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL”

    1992-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3111 (1992) · source

  22. “As we vote on the draft resolution before us today, Ecuador wishes once again to reiterate that statement, which applies fully to the text of draft resolution 8/24488.”

    1992-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3108 (1992) · source

  23. “I wish also to recall that in their statements on the subject, many Council members gave voice to the goneral view, stating that the relevant paragraphs of resolution 687 (1991) do not constitute a precedent that can be invoked in the future. While reiterating all the considerations we put forward when we abstained in the vote on resolution 687 (1991), Ecuador, in conformity with Article 25 of the Charter, bas so wish to place any obstacles in the way of actions which the Council might agree under that resolution. Ecuador has already made this statement, on 17 June 1992, when the Security Council adopted the text of the presidential statement (5/24113) on the demarcation of the boundary between Irag and Kuwait.”

    1992-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3108 (1992) · source

  24. “Mrs. AYALA LASSO (Ecuador) (interpretation from Spanish): When abstaining in the vote on resolution 687 (1991) of 3 April 1991, the delegation of Ecuador stated its conviction that Article 36 of the Charter does not grenut the Security Council competence under Chapter VII to pronounce itself on the territorial boundary between Iraq and Kuwait or to determine any settlement intended to demarcate that boundary. Ecuador considers that the means used to implement Security Council resolutions cannot give the Council powers beyond those set out in the Charter itself, and moreover that those means must be in strict conformity with the norms of international law.”

    1992-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3108 (1992) · source

  25. “For those reasons, and as an expression of the traditional humanistic and moral nature of the people of Ecuador, my delegation will vote in favour of both of the draft resolutions under consideration.”

    1992-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3106 (1992) · source

  26. “The perpetrators of those unforgivable abuses must correct their behaviour immediately. They must allow international humanitarian organizations, especially the International Committee of the Red Cross, free and full access to all those places where it is necessary to conduct inspections in order to put an end to such abuses. And they must also realize that the Security Council firmly intends to adopt new measures under Chapter VII of the Charter if the resolution we are about to adopt does not produce the immediate and satisfactory results that we expect. The Ecuadorian people are horrified at what is happening in Bosnia and Herzegovina and at the historical parallel that can be drawn between the crimes against humanity that were committed during the Second World War and those that are now being uncovered in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    1992-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3106 (1992) · source

  27. “The existing situation is without doubt a threat to international peace and security and the provision of humanitarian assistance is a basic condition for the restoration of peace and security in the region. Accordingly, the States that answer the Council's call will be authorized to use every means necessary to achieve the specific aim in question because of the exceptionally grave and urgent circumstances that prevail in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The second draft resolution we are considering relates specifically to the violation of international humanitarian law, particularly the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949. This draft resolution is the minifaum response that the international comnunity should make to policies of forcible expulsion, deportation of civilians, imprisonment, torture and death in concentration camps.”

    1992-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3106 (1992) · source

  28. “In this way, acting undci Chapter VII of the Charter, the Council has resolved to set in motion a process that we hope can be carried out without the use of coercion to alleviate the suffering of the inhabitants of Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, the Council did not wish to overlook the possibility that circumstances might make the use of coercive measures necassary, and in that light, it has resolved tc authorize States to proceed to take even measures of that nature to ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance. The message of the draft resolution is clear: humanitarian assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina is indispensable and must therefore reach all those iunecent civilians who need it. The international community cannot be insensitive to the suffering of defenceless human beings.”

    1992-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3106 (1992) · source

  29. “A horrified world has responded in unanimous fashion, asking the organized international community to take further measures to halt this tragedy. The Government of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina has formally addressed itself in writing to the Security Council, requesting it to act to that end. We are now meeting to respond to the collective outcry and to the expross requast of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We are about to adopt a draft resolution that calls upon States to take, infividually or collectively through regional organizations, all measures necessary to facilitate the provision of humanitarian assistance to Sarajevo and to all Bosnia and Herzegovina in general, while maintaining constant coordination with the United Nations.”

    1992-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3106 (1992) · source

  30. “At the same time, violence and disregard for fundamental human rights continued to grow. The mass communications media have shown us with the eloquence of pictures and eyewitness accounts the degree of suffering and the tragedy that is being experienced by men, women and children, innocent victims of the irrationality and political ambition of irresponsible leaders. Practices that we had thought buried for ever, like black pages of the world's history, have appeared anew, lending apparent support to Hobbes's pessimistic view that man is a wolf to man. Fifty years after the Second World War, racial hatred is manifested in expulsions and the deaths of detainees in concentration camps, where the human dignity of both victim and victimizer is debased and death is sown. This is the final chapter of so-called ethnic cleansing.”

    1992-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3106 (1992) · source

  31. “By adopting resolution 764 (1992), the Council tried to guarantee the delivery of humanitarian aid through the airport of the city of Sarajevo, because it believed that the situation unquestionably had characteristics that could affect international peace and security. Subsequent decisions of the Council supported the efforts that had been made, particularly at the regionai level, to bring about a negotiated end to the conflict, within a broad regional solution. In this spirit the Presidential statement of 17 July 1992 welcomed the Londou Agreement and the cease~fire agreement that had been reached. Regrettably, that agreement, which seamed to be a step in the right direction, was violated by the parties from the very moment it was signed, as had happened with many other cease-fire agreements.”

    1992-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3106 (1992) · source

  32. “Mr. AYALA LASSO (Ecuador) (interpretation from Spanish): The States Members of the United Nations and the international community as a whole are, unfortunately, becoming quite familiar with the deplorable course of violence taken by the crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As result of the blind internal fighting, aggravated by aggressive foreign intervention, the complications of the humanitarian situation, in particular that of innocent civilians caught in the conflict, have reached an extreme that is intolerable for any civilized conscience. Security Council action to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina has @ relatively long history in this bloody war.”

    1992-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3106 (1992) · source

  33. “Ecuador therefore understands that the invitation to Mr. van dec Steal does not in any way affect or increase the normal authority ef the Council, because this invitation falls within the scope of a resolution already adopted, and should be understood to reflect all the limitations inherent in that resolution itself.”

    1992-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3105 (1992) · source

  34. “In other words, the Security Council felt that resolution 688 (1991) did not affect those basic principles because a situation had come about in connection with the maintenance of international peace snd security, which was the reason why it was possible for the Security Council to act. The delegation of Ecuador voted in favour of resolution 688 (1991) and thus agreed with the Council's assessment, although it made it clear that matters relating to human rights per_se do not fall within the competence of the Security Council. It is important to point out that the four countries that have requested this meeting of the Council invoke resolution 688 (1991), pursuant to which Mr. van der Stoel, in his personal capacity, would be invited to provide information on matters that are within the purview of the Security Council.”

    1992-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3105 (1992) · source

  35. “In other words, the Council decided to act on this matter, which is not normally part of its competence, because a phenomenoa had come about that could affect international peace and security, the maintenance of which is the primary responsibility of the Security Council. In addition, the Council considered it necessary to reaffirm the principle of "commitment of all Member States to tha sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Iraq and of all States in the area" (resolution 688 (1991), seventh preambular para, ) It also recalled the provisions of "Article 2, paragraph 7, of the Cnarter of the United Nations" (resolution 688 (1992). preambular para, 2}.”

    1992-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3105 (1992) · source

  36. “Furthermore, it must be recalled that the Security Council, on 5 April 1991, adopted resolution 688 (1991), in which it condemned the acts of repression committed by Iraq against the Iraqi civilian population in many parts of the country, "Zncluding most recently in Kurdish populated areas, the consequences of which endanger peace and security in the region" (zesolution 688 (1991), para. 1). The Security Council adopted that resolution because it felt that the mass violations of human rights and the resulting flow of refugees to international borders endangered international peace and security in the region.”

    1992-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3105 (1992) · source

  37. “Among the powers and functions of the Economic and Social Council, according to Article 62, are those having to do with the promotion of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. The Economic and Social Council established the Commission on Human Rights in 1946 and that Commission appointed Mr. Max van der Stoel Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights situation in Iraq. Mr. van der Stoel, in that capacity, has submitted his reports to the Commission on Human Rights and to the General Assembly. The Economic and Social Council. acting within its lawful competence, has expressed itself in this connection. Therefore, since the Security Council does not have competence in matters relating to human rights, it would not be possible for it either to examine the report of Mr. van der Stoel or to take a stand on it.”

    1992-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3105 (1992) · source

  38. “If it were to do so, it would be disregarding the competence of the General Assembly and of the Economic and Social Council, and would be attributing to itself authority that it does not have. Indeed, Articles 10 through 17 of the Charter reflect the responsibilities: of the General Assembly and Article 13 specifically refers to its competence as regards human rights and fundamental freedoms. Chapter IX of the Charter refers to international cooperation in connection with economic and social matters, and Article SS refers to fundamental freedoms and respect for human rights. Article 60 says that responsibility in this respect shall fall to the General Assembly and, under its authority, to the Economic and Social Council, whose powers are described in Chapter X.”

    1992-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3105 (1992) · source

  39. “According to rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Council, "The Security Council may invite members of the Secretariat or other persons, whom it considers competent for the purpose, to supply it with information or to give other assistance in examining matters within its competence." Mr. Max van der Stoel, in his capacity as Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on Iraq, has submitted a report distributed as an official document of the Security Council, as was the case with the report submitted to the Commission on Human Rights on 18 February 1992. The Security Counc') does not intend to examine the report of Mr. van der Stoel or to take a stand on it.”

    1992-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3105 (1992) · source

  40. “Mr. AYALA LASSO (Ecuador) (interpretation from Spanish): Permit me to express Ecuador's view in connection with the request made by the representatives of Belgium, France, the United Kingdom and the United States to have the Council meet on an urgent basis in order to hear Mr. Max van der Stoel speak in his personal capacity. Three of the four petitioners declare that the repression of the civilian population in Iraq constitutes a threat to international peace and security. All four recall resolution 688 (1991), in which the Security Council decided, among other things, to keep the question under consideration. The four also request that the Council invite Mr. Max van der Stoel in accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure.”

    1992-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3105 (1992) · source

  41. “We are convinced that the only lasting solution to problems between peoples and human groups is to be sought by means of peaceful negotiation. Accordingly, Ecuador calls upon all to contribute to restoring in South Africa the climate necessary for CODESA negotiations to progress. Peace cannot become a hostage to violent provocations. We want for South Africa a peace based on respect for human rights, equality and justice. That is the only way we will see the birth of a democratic, non-racial country, united under the flag of human dignity for ali people.”

    1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

  42. “The United Nations must take measures to respond appropriately to the requirements of peace, equality and justice in South Africa within the framework of its competence. For that reason, Ecuador believes that the appointment of a Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, with a mandate to do everything he or she deems necessary to investigate the causes of violence and foster the necessary conditions for resuming the negotiating process, represents a timely measure. The recommendations formulated by the Special Representative will make it possible for the Security Council once again to discuss the item before us and take appropriate measures. Ecuador considers it very important to reactivate the CODESA negotiating process.”

    1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

  43. “Thus, the pacification of South Africa and the creation of an atmosphere of coexistence that makes possible the negotiation between all the components of South African society is the prime responsibility of the Government of that country. Ecuador welcomed the negotiation process begun in the framework of CODESA and considers that it is essential to contribute collectively to the creation of the necessary conditions for those negotiations to resume. In this regard there is a collective responsibility, but it falls primarily to the Government that holds power to undertake, sincerely and effectively, the elimination of violence and the obstacles that impede the progress of the negotiations.”

    1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

  44. “The tragic events that recently took place in Boipatong and the lamentable consequences of that institutionalized violation of human dignity call for our most vigorous condemnation. In a regime of racial discrimination, violence, historically, is manifested in two ways: the continuing violence of the Suppression of rights that every human being is entitled to and the recurring, localized violence of repression. With his characteristic eloquence, Mr. Mandela has reminded us today that every government that conscientiously exercises power has the inherent and inescapable obligation to maintain public order and civil peace and to bring to justice and punish those who are responsible for violence.”

    1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

  45. “For these reasons, the Organization has made it clear on numerous occasions that apartheid, as a crime against humanity, is not responsive to reform. Apartheid must simply disappear in its entirety. For these same reasons, the movement of the non-aligned countries has always lent its most determined support to the aspirations of the noble peoples of Africa. We must acknowledge that the Government of South Africa has recently carried out important positive changes in its policies in this regard. Nevertheless, the continued existence of apartheid has turned into a trap that makes it difficult for the process to come to real fruition. The most damnable expression of violence that is committed against mankind is apartheid. The use of violence, regrettably, generates more violence.”

    1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

  46. “Mr. AYALA LASSO (Ecuador) (interpretation from Spanish): At the outset, I wish to hail the representation of the Organization of African Unity here by illustrious Ministers for Foreign Relations. Ecuador is likewise greatly pleased with the presence among us of Mr. Nelson Mandela, a powerful symbol of triumph and hope. This evening we have heard eloquent speeches condemning apartheid, which is the root of the violence in South Africa and which has prompted this urgent meeting of the Security Council. Few issues draw so much attention from the international community. Few issues have required so much of the attention of the United Nations. This is because apartheid is the most damnable offence against the principle of equality among ali human beings and the most damnable denial of human dignity.”

    1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

  47. “It is indispensable that the principle of the self-determination of peoples be respected. That right should be accorded to the political entities that can assert seif-determination rather than to minorities in those political entities. Regional responsibility must continue to be evinced and Europe must increase its efforts to play the major role in solving this crisis. Finally, Ecuador considers that it is also indispensable for the Secretary-General, with the Support of the entire Council, to continue actively to promote a solution to the crisis. On that basis the draft resolution before us could be a milestone in our efforts, thereby obviating the need for other resolutions and allowing the world to look forward to the Speedy restoration of common sense and peace in that region.”

    1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source

  48. “Ecuador considers that, in order to deal with this crisis, priority attention must be accorded to the plight of the populations of the former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. It is necessary to make facilities available and to provide ways and means to make it possible for humanitarian aid to be provided and for the assistance organized by the Council to be distributed. In a comprehensive political overview, Ecuador considers that any solution must be based on strict compliance with the principle of territorial integrity of States. As was stated at the ministerial meeting of the Council in the middle of last year, this does not mean that there should be any change of borders by the use of force. It is indispensable that the rights of ethnic minorities be respected.”

    1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source

  49. “We believe that above all, sanctions will contribute to the restoration of common sense and good judgement, especially in the minds of the leaders in the region. That process will make it possible for conversations and negotiations to take place leading to an overall political solution. The Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and various other European bodies have been cooperating and working to bring this about. The Security Council has adopted a series of resolutions in this connection. Unfortunately, however, neither those European efforts nor the endeavours of the Security Council have, to date, sufficed. That is why this new draft resolution is now before the Council.”

    1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source

  50. “We consider it necessary to adopt measures that will contribute to the restoration of peace and security in the region. Moreover, that is the principal mission and fundamental obligation entrusted to the Security Council by the Charter. Accordingly, the delegation of Ecuador Supports the draft resolution under consideration. Ecuador considers that the imposition of sanctions is one way of achieving a peaceful, negotiated solution. It is one means that must be used most cautiously as an exceptional case, and only in cases when circumstances warrant. In such cases, the Council should use that means and shoulder the corresponding responsibilities in order to facilitate the restoration of peace in a threatened area.”

    1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source