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  1. “We expect the Somali factions, for their part, to refrain from violence, to ensure the safety and freedom of movement of all aid personnel and to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian relief to the Somali people. The latter requires the opening of the airport and harbour of Mogadishu. Finally, we wish to recall that there is one more way in which Somalia can be helped to solve its problems: by full and scrupulous adherence to the Security Council embargo on all deliveries of weapons and military equipment to that country.”

    1997-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3770 (1997) · source

  2. “We are encouraged in this regard by the recent meeting of the National Salvation Council and by the establishment of the joint committee on Mogadishu, aimed at reaching a political settlement in Mogadishu that could give impetus to the current momentum for dialogue and compromise. The response from the international community to the most recent United Nations Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal for Somalia has been limited. The European Union encourages all States to continue to contribute generously to United Nations appeals to ensure continued relief and rehabilitation efforts in Somalia, including those aimed at the strengthening of civil society.”

    1997-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3770 (1997) · source

  3. “Unfortunately, the results of these efforts have so far not been altogether inclusive, as in every case one or more important players have refused to participate. This points to the need for coordinating the various regional peace efforts and integrating them into one comprehensive political settlement for Somalia as a whole. We should like to reiterate, however, that the ultimate responsibility for achieving national reconciliation and for restoring peace rests with the Somali people themselves. The European Union therefore calls upon all Somali factions immediately to cease all hostilities, and to cooperate with the efforts for peace and national reconciliation in Somalia.”

    1997-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3770 (1997) · source

  4. “The European Union wishes to reiterate its full support for the efforts of regional and other interested States, as well as those of international and regional organizations, such as the Organization of African Unity, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the League of Arab States, to promote a direct political dialogue and facilitate a broad-based political settlement in Somalia. We salute in particular the initiatives of Kenya, which facilitated the Nairobi agreement, and of Ethiopia, which led to the establishment in Sodere of the National Salvation Council of Somalia. We would also like to commend the efforts by Italy's Special Envoy for Somalia, Ambassador Cassini, for facilitating the dialogue between some of the main faction leaders.”

    1997-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3770 (1997) · source

  5. “The United Nations Political Office for Somalia continues to make efforts to facilitate a settlement, and United Nations agencies and non- governmental organizations try to alleviate the humanitarian situation wherever they can. The European Commission and its Special Envoy, as well as States members of the European Union, continue their relief activities and rehabilitation assistance to stable areas, where the local authorities are prepared to work together with civil society towards peace and reconstruction. The Somalia Aid Coordination Body plays a crucial role in the coordination of all these efforts, and deserves the continued support of the entire international aid community.”

    1997-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3770 (1997) · source

  6. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. All associated countries - Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia - have aligned themselves with this statement, as has Norway. A little more than two years ago, a major United Nations peacekeeping operation, the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM. II), was withdrawn from Somalia. Since then, the conflict between the factions has continued. Many more Somalis have fallen victim to the continued violence. Some progress in the area of reconciliation has been achieved recently. Today's open debate is testimony to the fact that the international community has not forgotten about Somalia, or abandoned that country.”

    1997-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3770 (1997) · source

  7. “The European Union draws attention to the existence of mine-clearing programmes in Afghanistan and urges all Afghan parties to support and participate in these programmes. In this context, the European Union also appeals to the Afghan parties to put a complete halt to the use of landmines, in view of the great number of innocent people falling victim to these weapons. In conclusion, let me reiterate the European Union's continuing commitment to support actively the United Nations in its search for and its facilitation of a resolution of the conflict in Afghanistan, which has claimed so many innocent lives.”

    1997-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3765Resumption1 (1997) · source

  8. “The European Union is actively engaged in discussions in various forums with a view to enhancing humanitarian aid and reconstruction and developing a unitary approach by the donor community to the Afghan crisis. As the leading contributor of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, the European Union remains concerned about the possible repercussions of the violations of human rights on the beneficiaries of European Union, United Nations and other relief programmes in Afghanistan. It looks forward to continuing the dialogue with all the parties concerned on cooperation modalities aimed at ensuring the delivery of aid while maintaining the quality of support already provided to the people of Afghanistan, irrespective of their gender and ethnic background.”

    1997-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3765Resumption1 (1997) · source

  9. “The European Union is also concerned about the situation of displaced persons in Afghanistan, in particular those from villages north of Kabul. The European Union urgently appeals to all Afghan parties involved to respect all human rights and fundamental freedoms. In addition, the European Union wishes to express its concern about the conditions under which international personnel and non-governmental organizations have to work in Afghanistan. The European Union is also worried to note that the continuation of the conflict in Afghanistan increases the potential for international terrorism and drug trafficking with destabilizing effects for the region and beyond. The European Union therefore calls upon all parties in Afghanistan to halt such activities.”

    1997-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3765Resumption1 (1997) · source

  10. “The European Union fully supports the efforts of the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan, which is uniquely placed to act as an impartial mediator in the search for peace. It calls upon all Afghan parties to cooperate with the United Nations Special Mission to achieve a negotiated and comprehensive solution. As a first step, there should be an immediate ceasefire. The already serious situation in Afghanistan is compounded by grave and persistent human rights violations and breaches of humanitarian law. Of particular concern to the European Union is the deteriorating situation of women and girls, who are increasingly deprived of their human rights, particularly in areas controlled by the Taliban.”

    1997-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3765Resumption1 (1997) · source

  11. “On 17 December 1996 the European Union established an arms embargo concerning Afghanistan, under which no European Union member State will deliver arms to any of the warring parties in that country. The associated countries have aligned themselves with this embargo. The European Union encourages all States to follow a similar policy of restraint. The European Union encourages the States in the region to support the United Nations efforts to promote peace in Afghanistan and to use any influence they have to encourage the Afghan parties to cooperate fully with the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan. The European Union reaffirms the central role of the United Nations in international efforts towards a peaceful resolution of the Afghan conflict.”

    1997-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3765Resumption1 (1997) · source

  12. “The European Union calls on all Afghan parties to cease the hostilities and to engage in political dialogue aimed at the establishment of a broad-based government representing the different ethnic and religious groups in the country, and at achieving national reconciliation. Furthermore, harmful influence by countries in the region continues. In this context, the European Union wishes to reaffirm its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Afghanistan. The European Union strongly urges third parties to refrain from interfering in the conflict and from supplying arms to the warring factions.”

    1997-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3765Resumption1 (1997) · source

  13. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The following associated countries have aligned themselves with this statement: Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia. Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway also align themselves with this statement. For many years, the people of Afghanistan have been suffering from war, human rights violations, extortion and corruption. They are tired of the conflict and long for peace, justice and order. However, the European Union notes with deep concern the continuation and even the intensification of armed hostilities in Afghanistan. The warring factions still seem to believe in a military solution to the conflict.”

    1997-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3765Resumption1 (1997) · source

  14. “We therefore urge all Liberians, and specifically their leaders, to cooperate with the elections and the peace process as a whole, to respect human rights, to facilitate humanitarian assistance and to seek further disarmament and genuine reconciliation.”

    1997-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3757 (1997) · source

  15. “The increased strength of ECOMOG will enable it to play a crucial role in providing a secure environment for the elections. Clear understandings between UNOMIL and ECOWAS are called for in this regard. Important European contributions have also been given for the reintegration of soldiers in civil society following their demobilization. In this regard we would like to stress the importance of immediate arrangements for child soldiers to return to their families and to be reintegrated into society. Bridging programmes have gained momentum, but should be stepped up further. We must all work to the best of our abilities to make the peace process the decisive success we have been pursuing for several years now. But it is the Liberian people themselves who bear the ultimate responsibility for success or failure.”

    1997-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3757 (1997) · source

  16. “The European Union also intends to send a team of election observers to Liberia. In only two months' time the people of Liberia will vote to freely elect their President and Parliament. Last April, we did not dare dream that today there would be a realistic prospect that elections could take place so soon. Liberia and the international community owe this in no small measure to the unabated efforts of ECOWAS and its successive Chairmen, to the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) and its Force Commander, to UNOMIL and to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. United Nations agencies as well as non-governmental organizations have kept Liberians and their hopes alive during their ordeal. European Union member States have made substantial financial contributions to the peace process.”

    1997-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3757 (1997) · source

  17. “The Union notes in this respect the need for voluntary repatriation in the shortest possible time. Since the timetable for the elections is very tight, we look forward to the installation of the new independent Elections Commission on 2 April; we hope that the reconstituted Supreme Court will follow suit soon thereafter. At this critical juncture, strict adherence to the agreed timetable - the enactment of the electoral law and regulations by the end of March, voter registration in April, and the election campaign in May - is of the utmost importance. Provided the timetable is respected, the European Union confirms its willingness to provide financial and technical assistance to the electoral process. With European funding, a study has already been carried out on the preparations for the elections.”

    1997-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3757 (1997) · source

  18. “64) The European Union therefore fully supports the electoral process as defined by the Liberians and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on the basis of the recommendations of the ECOWAS Committee of Nine. These recommendations were endorsed by the Chairman of ECOWAS and were supported by the second Ministerial Meeting of the ad hoc Special Conference to Support the Peace Process in Liberia, held here in New York on 20 February. We welcome the fact that the military component of UNOMIL has now finally reached its full, though small, authorized strength, and we support the Secretary-General's proposal that UNOMIL's electoral unit be strengthened. Every effort should be made to enable as many Liberian refugees as possible to be registered and to vote.”

    1997-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3757 (1997) · source

  19. “The security situation has improved and violence against civilians has decreased. Disarmament and demobilization are largely in compliance with the Abuja Agreement; civil society is being revitalized and political parties reactivated; most of the country can now be reached by the humanitarian-assistance agencies; cabinet meetings of the Liberian National Transitional Government have resumed; and a start is being made with reform of the police force. Although we are not blind to the dangers that could still threaten the process, we agree with the Secretary-General that "the prospects for peace now seem to be more promising than at any time since the start of the civil war". (S/l997/237, para.”

    1997-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3757 (1997) · source

  20. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The following associated countries - Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia - align themselves with this statement. Norway also aligns itself with this statement. Today the Council decides on what is hopefully the last extension of the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) before the elections in Liberia, and the European Union wishes, on this occasion, to highlight once again the importance we attach to a peaceful and democratic solution to the devastating conflict which has raged in Liberia for all too long now. We wish to congratulate the Liberian people on the recent substantial progress made in the peace process.”

    1997-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3757 (1997) · source

  21. “Anything else might have serious implications for the peace proceSS. The European Union remains firmly of the view that the peace process is the only path to security and peace for the Palestinians as well as for Israel and the neighbouring States. The European Union calls upon Israel to respect its obligations under international law and once again appeals to the Israeli Government to refrain from building the new settlement in Her Homa and to respect the rights of the Palestinians. To do otherwise would not be conducive to a climate in which rapid and substantial progress in the peace process can be achieved. The European Union confirms its attachment to such a process and its readiness to participate and assist in every way possible in order to achieve the long-awaited objective of a just, comprehensive and lasting peace.”

    1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source

  22. “We note that the building of houses for the Palestinian population of the city since 1967 has remained far behind housing projects for the Jewish population. The European Union'has stated repeatedly its concern that the Palestinians of East Jerusalem continue to be subject to several unacceptable restrictions. In the interests of the peace process, the European Union calls upon all parties to observe the utmost restraint regarding issues that could prejudge the outcome of the final status negotiations. We therefore greatly regret actions taken by the Government of Israel, such as the annexation of land, the demolition of houses, new settlement construction and the expansion of settlements. ' The European Union believes that the upcoming redeployment must be credible in terms of territory handed over to the Palestinian National Authority.”

    1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source

  23. “East Jerusalem is subject to the principles set out in Security Council resolution 242 (1967), notably the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force, and is therefore not under Israeli sovereignty. The European Union considers that the Fourth Geneva Convention is fully applicable to East Jerusalem, as it is to other territories under occupation. The Har Horna construction plans contain the building of a settlement on the West Bank within the municipal boundaries of Jerusalem, unilaterally expanded by Israel. The call by Prime Minister Netanyahu for the "new construction initiative throughout the Arab neighborhoods of Jerusalem, which will entail the building of 3,015 new housing units for Arab residents of the city" does not change the European Union's rejection of the decision on Har Homa.”

    1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source

  24. “Frequent visits by representatives of the European Union to the Middle East are a further indication of our interest in securing a peaceful settlement. The negotiations on Hebron were laborious, but their success offered hope for a renewal of the Israeli-Palestinian partnership for peace. The European Union deeply deplores the decision of the Israeli Government to approve construction plans for Jabal Abu Ghneim/Hat Homa on the West Bank in the Jerusalem area. This decision poses a threat to these eecunry LUUnCu 3mm .ueeuug \.\esu.i.pt.m. ., Fifty-second year 6 March 1997 positive developments. The European Union has repeatedly stated that settlements in the occupied territories contravene international law and pose a major obstacle to peace. The European Union again reaffirms its policy on the status of Jerusalem.”

    1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source

  25. “The European Union hoped that the Hebron protocol marked one more important step on the road towards a- just and stable peace in the Middle East and could provide the necessary momentum to reinvigorate the peace process. The European Union expressed the hope that the Hebron protocol would strengthen the atmosphere of mutual confidence, which is indispensable for the further implementation of the Oslo agreements. The European Union remains deeply committed to the peace process. Peace in the Middle East is a fundamental interest of the Union. With a view to promoting and assisting the search for peaCe, the European Union has appointed Ambassador Moratinos as its special envoy to the peace process.”

    1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source

  26. “At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The following associated countries ---- Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia -- have aligned themselves with this statement. Liechtenstein has also aligned itself with it. The European Union believes that there is no alternative to the peace process. The past year has witnessed many difficult moments in the implementation of the peace process, but also some positive developments. The European Union was pleased when, in January last, after long and arduous negotiations, an agreement was reached on the redeployment of Israeli troops from Hebron.”

    1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source

  27. “We should also like to express our deep appreciation for the role played by the three Observer States - Portugal, the United States and the Russian Federation - and for the important contributions made by the staff of UNAVEM. III, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations in support of the consolidation of peace and national reconciliation in Angola. I should like to conclude by expressing the European Union's sincere condolences to the Government and people of China on the loss of their Paramount Leader, Mr. Deng Xiaoping, who contributed so much to the economic development of his country and its opening up to the international community.”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3743 (1997) · source

  28. “III and the Humanitarian Assistance Coordination Unit to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) cannot take place before the project concerning the development of a national mine clearance capacity in Angola has been approved. We therefore call upon the Angolan Government to do so urgently. The European Union wishes to express its concern at recent reports about the hampering of mine clearing activities, and calls on the parties, particularly on UNITA, to cooperate in this respect. Finally, I should like to pay tribute to Special Representative Maitre Beye, who is with us today, for his untiring efforts and unwavering optimism in helping to bring the peace process forward.”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3743 (1997) · source

  29. “As the security situation in some regions continues to hamper the delivery of humanitarian assistance and the carrying out of reconstruction and development assistance, there is still an urgent need for security guarantees for international personnel. We all are aware of the horrors that anti-personnel mines can cause to innocent civilians, often children. That is why the European Union and its member States have been among those who have provided significant political, financial, material and personnel support for demining activities. The United Nations has already cleared 4,500 kilometres of roads, and the training of Angolan demining brigades is continuing. The planned transfer by 1 March 1997 of the responsibility for support of the national mine clearance programme from UNAVEM.”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3743 (1997) · source

  30. “The European Union will follow closely the discussion on the recommendations made by the Secretary-General on the future role of the United Nations in Angola. We agree with the Secretary-General that the pace of the planned withdrawal of United Nations-formed military units should take into account the state of affairs on the ground as regards, inter alia, the formation of the Angolan Armed Forces, demobilization, the closure of quartering areas and the extension of State administration. Over the years, the European Union and its member States have already provided substantial support - in the order of several hundreds of millions of US. dollars - for humanitarian, reconstruction and development activities in Angola. We continue to respond to specific needs.”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3743 (1997) · source

  31. “In order to ensure the continued involvement of the international community in the peace process, it is imperative for the parties, in particular UNITA, to take urgent and decisive steps to fulfil their commitments. The European Union shares the view of the international community that continued pressure should be applied until compliance with the commitments undertaken in the Lusaka Protocol is assured. We therefore fully endorse the decision of the Security Council to extend the mandate of UNAVEM. III by only one month, until 31 March 1997, and we support the readiness of the Council to consider the imposition of appropriate measures, should the Government of National Unity and Reconciliation not have been formed by that date.”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3743 (1997) · source

  32. “As a consequence of the refusal by UNITA to meet the time-table established by the Joint Commission in the context of the Lusaka Protocol, the Government of National Unity and Reconciliation could not, as envisaged, be formed before the expiration of the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III) on 28 February. In this regard, we wish to stress once again that linkages between the establishment of the Government of National Unity and Reconciliation and other outstanding or newly raised issues are not acceptable. The European Union attaches paramount importance to preserving the spirit of Lusaka and is firmly committed to a long and lasting peace in Angola. The ultimate responsibility for the restoration of peace in Angola, however, rests with the Angolans themselves.”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3743 (1997) · source

  33. “The slow pace of implementation of several crucial aspects of the peace process, in particular the integration of UNITA soldiers and officers into the Angolan Armed Forces and the Angolan National Police, demobilization and the extension of State administration throughout Angola, is cause for serious concern. The disarmament of the civilian population as well as the overall human rights situation remain unsatisfactory. Further delays and difficulties have recently arisen. The European Union notes with concern that not all UNITA National Assembly members and officials designated for the Government of National Unity and Reconciliation had arrived in Luanda by the agreed date of 12 February 1997.”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3743 (1997) · source

  34. “During recent months, the Angolan peace process has shown some signs of progress: political contacts between the parties have taken place in the framework of the Joint Commission; violations of the ceasefire have diminished; the incorporation of UNIT A troops into the Angolan Armed Forces has started; most UNITA policemen have been quartered; and the free movement of persons and goods throughout the country is improving. However, the peace process remains far from completed. UNITA, in particular, has yet to demonstrate its unequivocal commitment to the terms of the Lusaka Protocol.”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3743 (1997) · source

  35. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The following associated countries have aligned themselves with this statement: Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. Iceland and Norway also wish to align themselves with this statement. As I understand, Sir, that today is the penultimate day of your presidency, I should like to voice the appreciation of the European Union for your able stewardship of the Council during this month of February.”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3743 (1997) · source