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  1. “The present draft resolution, which is essentially oriented towards the provision of humanitarian assistance in Rwanda, equally anticipates international participation in the political process in that country. This is desirable. We continue to believe that the Arusha framework provides a continuing viable basis for a_ political settlement of the Rwandan problem. We hope that the parties will enable the process to fructify and result in the desirable goal. Now that a number of African countries have indicated their readiness to provide troops, we would hope that other countries outside the region will see their way clear to also contribute troops and, more importantly, logistical support. The Rwandan problem remains an international problem and must be addressed internationally.”

    1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

  2. “The present draft resolution, and resolution 918 (1994) which preceded it, have enabled the United Nations to redeem itself and effectively resume its role of contributing to the security and protection of displaced persons, refugees and civilians at risk in Rwanda. My delegation notes with grave concern the continuation of large-scale killings in Rwanda. It was long overdue for the international community to act, and it is right that it is doing so now by demanding an immediate halt to the carnage, a cessation of hostilities and a cease-fire. My delegation finds itself able to support the present draft resolution out of recognition that it is better late than never. There is no doubt that the humanitarian situation in Rwanda represents a crisis of enormous proportions.”

    1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

  3. “Sir, my delegation would like to extend its courtesies to you as you assume the presidency of the Council during the month of June. You may rest assured of the full support of the Nigerian delegation. My delegation has always believed that the United Nations cannot and will not shirk its responsibility to the people of Rwanda. The international community is definitely sensitive to the mood of a people in travail. Unfortunately, that was not quite the impression that was created in resolution 912 (1994), at least in the eyes of the majority of the people outside this Council, when, at the peak of the Rwandan crisis, the strength of UNAMIR was drastically reduced from 2,500 to 270 men.”

    1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

  4. “Finally, as soon as the conditions in Rwanda have become opportune, we wish to recall that the generosity of the international community will be challenged once again to provide emergency humanitarian and relief materials to the needy population of Rwanda. We hope that, when that time comes, such assistance will be favourably considered.”

    1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3368 (1994) · source

  5. “It is a moral question and goes to the heart of the credibility of the United Nations. Its implications will have echoes well beyond Rwanda. The Government of Nigeria is grateful to the Secretary-General, his Special Representative and the Force Commander and personnel of UNAMIR, who have been engaged in carrying out the United Nations mandate in Rwanda under extremely difficult circumstances. We commend the positive role the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the leaders of the region have played in helping to try to bring an end to the conflict and the camage in Rwanda. Once again, Nigeria calls upon the parties to cease all hostilities and agree to a cease-fire immediately, and to cooperate fully with the ongoing efforts of the United Nations and the OAU to resolve the conflict in Rwanda.”

    1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3368 (1994) · source

  6. “As the world has witnessed the carnage and slaughter which now have gone on for weeks in Rwanda, many have wondered whether we as a community have really made our best efforts to assist the peoples of Rwanda, or if we have simply been content to say that the responsibility is for the Rwandese alone and that it is they who must take full responsibility for their actions. The coming days and months will be especially critical for the United Nations in Rwanda, and the question must be resolved whether the United Nations will turn its back on Rwanda or be prepared to do a little more to save the lives of many innocent civilians in the face of the vicious rage and mindless violence of some of the elements of rival parties and groups. This issue, in the view of my delegation, transcends politics.”

    1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3368 (1994) · source

  7. “Option three, which recommends the total withdrawal of UNAMIR, an option which is not supported by the Secretary-General, is also not acceptable to my delegation - first, because it is defeatist, and, secondly, because it would seriously, if not irretrievably, undermine the credibility of the Security Council as the organ charged with the responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. The second option, which is a reduced force level of UNAMIR in Rwanda and a redefined mandate and role, with the possibility of a reversal to increased strength as soon as a cease-fire is established and upon the recommendation of the Secretary-General, seems, therefore, a reasonable option, which my delegation will be able to support, although reluctantly.”

    1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3368 (1994) · source

  8. “My delegation regrets to say, however, that none of the three options presented in the report completely meets the satisfaction of the Nigerian Government. Option one, which recommends the massive deployment of a United Nations force in Rwanda under Chapter VII of the Charter, is, in the circumstances, not feasible, considering that no such force can be raised immediately. And my Government is not exactly certain that enforcement process and action would really meet the security and political challenges posed by the present circumstances in Rwanda.”

    1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3368 (1994) · source

  9. “What is particularly tragic is that, in spite of the efforts made so far by UNAMIR officials, the Secretary- General's Special Representative and the Field Commander, together with the efforts of regional leaders and the Organization of African Unity (OAU), no success has been achieved in the task of establishing a cease-fire between the belligerent parties. Yet without this cease- fire UNAMIR's operation and the prospects of restarting the peace process within the framework of the Arusha peace plan stand gravely jeopardized. My delegation wishes to place on record its thanks to the Secretary-General for his special report of 20 April 1994 on the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda, which constituted the basis of the draft resolution now before the Council.”

    1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3368 (1994) · source

  10. “The situation in Rwanda, following the sad event of 6 April, has generated major concern on the part of the international community, and rightly so. As a result of the political and ethnic killings which have taken place and which, as we speak this evening, show no signs of abating, no fewer than 20,000 deaths have been recorded. These brutal murders have affected not only the Rwandese people, but also, at a very early stage of the crisis, some personnel of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR).”

    1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3368 (1994) · source

  11. “The draft resolution before the Council represents a step in efforts to find a lasting political settlement to the Bosnian conflict. My delegation will therefore vote in its favour.”

    1994-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3344 (1994) · source

  12. “We therefore fully support the request for the Secretary-General to report to the Council on the modalities of ensuring the safety and protection of those areas. The result of "ethnic cleansing" and _ forced displacement of peoples from their homes should be neither condoned nor accepted. We welcome, therefore, the application of the relevant provisions of the pertinent resolutions to enable the early retum of refugees and displaced persons to their homes. It is quite clear that, when the international community is firm in its resolve, a lot can be achieved. The firm determination of the international community over Sarajevo in the past few weeks has created a window of opportunity which should be exploited to advantage in the settlement of the problem in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    1994-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3344 (1994) · source

  13. “We see merit in the decision to request the Secretary-General to appoint a senior civilian official who would be entrusted with appropriate authority to assist in the restoration of public utilities and services in Sarajevo, as well as in carrying forward the purposes of UNPROFOR. During the debate on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina here on 14 February, my delegation stated that protection of Sarajevo was only one part of the wider problem of ensuring the safety and protection of the country, especially from "ethnic cleansing" and occupation by force. We stressed the need for the international community to take urgent action to protect those areas in Bosnia, in particular those which have been designated as safe havens.”

    1994-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3344 (1994) · source

  14. “Furthermore, an attempt was made recently by one of the parties to remove some of the weapons that have been placed under UNPROFOR control in the exclusion zone. That same party has also tried to limit the number of UNPROFOR personnel and vehicles stationed at the weapon-collection sites. Thirdly, and of more serious concern, is the continuation and, in some cases, escalation of attacks in other towns and "safe areas", such as Maglaj, Mostar and Vitez. My delegation feels that it is important for the Security Council to reaffirm its commitment to ensuring the implementation of its earlier resolutions, in particular the desirable objective of an end to the siege of Sarajevo to enable the restoration of normal life. These measures will certainly be crucial in confidence- building and advancing the cause of peace in Bosnia.”

    1994-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3344 (1994) · source

  15. “The cooperation between the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), demonstrated in this instance, portends well for international cooperation between our Organization and regional organizations or arrangements in an effort to promote international peace and security. There are, however, other developments which are not so positive and which continue to give cause for serious concern. The cease-fire may have been observed so far, but the siege of Sarajevo has yet to be lifted and the supply of electricity and water and other essential public services are still disrupted. Secondly, we are concerned that some of the heavy weapons in the exclusion zone are still not fully under the control of UNPROFOR.”

    1994-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3344 (1994) · source

  16. “Let me convey to you, Sir, the courtesies of the Nigerian delegation on your assumption of the office of the presidency of the Council for the month of March. By the same token, we should like to express our appreciation to the Permanent Representative of Djibouti, Ambassador Olhaye, for the effective manner in which he carried out his duties during the month of February. Since the outrageous incident of the shelling of the marketplace in Sarajevo on 5 February, international attention has become more focussed on developments in that city. On the positive side, however, developments have occurred which enhance the prospects of peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In particular, it has been a considerable relief that the cease-fire has held in Sarajevo and that incidents of sniper fire have diminished.”

    1994-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3344 (1994) · source