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Bizimana

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lines on the record: 112
first: 1994-01-06
most recent: 1994-06-22
sittings or episodes: 17
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“We wish finally to appeal to Member States to give their full support to the proposed humanitarian operation and to participate in a speedy settlement of the bloody conflict in Rwanda.”
1994-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3392 (1994) · source
“Boutros Boutros-Ghali, to mobilize the necessary resources for the expanded UNAMIR. We are deeply grateful to the countries that have offered to participate in the expanded UNAMIR by making available troops and _ logistical support, including equipment. At the same time, I stress that we agree that the efforts of the international community to restore peace and stability to Rwanda and end the present tragic situation must focus urgently on achieving an effective cease-fire and on the crucial quest for a political settlement on the basis of the Arusha Peace Agreement. The international community should therefore do all it can to avoid any approach that would involve a military solution, which would only perpetuate the suffering endured by the Rwandese people for nearly four years.”
1994-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3392 (1994) · source
“The Secretary-General makes it clear that, given all these constraints, UNAMIR may not be in a position for three months to fully undertake the tasks entrusted to it. Of particular concern is the fact that meanwhile the humanitarian situation in Rwanda continues to deteriorate and that hostilities still rage. The action envisaged in today's draft resolution is of particular significance in these circumstances, for it would end the inertia of the international community in the face of the human tragedy in Rwanda. The operation would clearly save the lives of many thousands of refugees, displaced persons and civilians at risk until UNAMIR has the personnel and logistic support it needs. In that connection, we are grateful for the praiseworthy efforts of the Secretary-General, Mr.”
1994-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3392 (1994) · source
“In that connection I want to highlight the distress expressed by the Secretary-General in his letter of 19 June 1994, in which he states that in the best of circumstances, in the context of an expanded UNAMIR, even the deployment of the first phase of UNAMIR, intended to bring the depleted battalion in Kigali to full strength, will not take place until July. The deployment of the second phase of the operation, which was intended to be synchronized with the first phase, cannot be determined at this time. Moreover, it is noted that additional troops can only be deployed once the necessary equipment to support them is on the ground and after the troops have been trained to use the equipment.”
1994-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3392 (1994) · source
“Mr. Bizimana (Rwanda) (interpretation from French): Let me begin by expressing the deep gratitude of the people of Rwanda for the praiseworthy initiative of those States which have offered to cooperate with the Secretary-General in achieving the objectives of the United Nations in Rwanda, specifically in an operation aimed at ensuring the security and protection of civilians at risk. The initiative is especially timely and helpful, as more than two months of efforts to gather the resources needed to deploy an expanded United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) have yet to come to fruition.”
1994-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3392 (1994) · source
“It is in this context that we associate ourselves with the message conveyed by the Council when it demands the cessation of hostilities, the conclusion of a cease-fire and the immediate halt of the massacres, which we strongly condemn. Furthermore, we are firmly convinced that any solution to this crisis in Rwanda must be based on a political settlement, for which the Arusha Peace Agreement constitutes the framework for the resumption of dialogue. Now that this resolution has been adopted by the Council, it is up to the international community to implement it with the sustained determination that is vital to relieve the suffering of the Rwandese people.”
1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source
“13 Moreover, we also wish to express gratitude for the actions of States, United Nations agencies and international and non-governmental organizations providing humanitarian assistance to relieve the sufferings of the several thousands of displaced persons, both inside Rwanda and in neighbouring countries. Here, we agree with the order of priorities indicated by the Secretary-General, when he says that the first task is to organize humanitarian relief operations, the ultimate aim, obviously, being to enable the displaced persons to return to their homes. To achieve that end, the creation of adequate security conditions is indispensable. They involve stopping acts of violence throughout the country and the establishment of a cease-fire.”
1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source
“It is with relief, therefore, that today we welcome the proposal of the Secretary-General aimed at the immediate deployment of the two additional battalions in phase 2 in close synchronization with phase 1, as well as the continuation of urgent preparations for the deployment of the two battalions envisaged for phase 3. In this context, we pay tribute to the countries that have agreed to supply troops and material assistance, logistic and other, needed to enable UNAMIR to contribute to the security and protection of displaced persons, refugees and civilians in danger, as well as to ensure the security of the humanitarian assistance operations and to help bring about a cease-fire.”
1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source
“Mr. Bizimana (Rwanda) (interpretation from French): By the resolution just adopted, the Council has endorsed the proposals made by the Secretary-General for the deployment of the expanded United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR). The Council has also extended its mandate until 9 December. That was a highly commendable action. But it is regrettable that since the outbreak of the tragic events in Rwanda, beginning on 6 April 1994, the reaction of the international community has not matched the magnitude of the tragedy in Rwanda. After almost a month, the first phase of the deployment of the strengthened UNAMIR, which had undergone a regrettable and very harmful reduction, has not even begun.”
1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source
“To help the Somalis to meet their critical needs and face their constant challenges, collective action by the international community is still indispensable in order to support the efforts of the Somali people to reconstruct their country's political and socio-economic structure. That is why my delegation supports the draft resolution before the Council to renew the mandate of UNOSOM II.”
1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source
“The proposed creation of a demining training centre and the continuation and extension of the mine awareness programme will no doubt make it possible to achieve success in this area. Despite the great efforts of the international community, the emergency humanitarian situation persists, and the report of the Secretary-General reveals that many Somalis still face an uncertain fate. There are shortages of food and water as well as epidemics and various other calamities throughout the country. We fully support the initiative that led to setting up the Emergency Operations Group, made up of representatives of United Nations agencies, the consortium of non-governmental organizations and the UNOSOM Force command, and praise the efforts to stem the cholera epidemic.”
1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source
“The precarious and unforeseeable nature of the situation is related above all to the suddenness with which disturbances and fighting between the clans tend to break out, as well as to the high degree of banditry, especially in the urban centres. In order to put a stop to that situation, we must without delay proceed to the full deployment of the authorized force of UNOSOM II, set at 22,000 men, and provide this force with the necessary logistical and material means to discharge its mandate. Moreover, it is important to accelerate the implementation of programmes relating to the justice system and the police. With respect to demining, we wish to commend the efforts made by UNOSOM II, whose approach has made it possible to extend the operation to a larger part of Somali territory.”
1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source
“The prospects are all the more significant in that they rely on the determination expressed by the Somali parties to work together towards voluntary disarmament and a permanent cease-fire. This determination of the parties will, however, be meaningful and reliable only if it leads to a positive change with respect to military activities. In that connection, it is disturbing that, despite political reconciliation efforts being made at the regional and national levels, the security situation is deteriorating and the various factions are rearming to try to improve their positions on the ground before the national reconciliation conference is convened.”
1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source
“In this context, we welcome the Declaration, made in the form of a manifesto of reconciliation, signed in Nairobi on 24 March 1994 by the leaders of Somali political organizations. Through this Declaration, the Somalis undertake in particular to restore peace throughout the country, to convene a_ national reconciliation conference to elect a President and Vice-Presidents, to appoint a Prime Minister, to complete the establishment of local authorities and to create an independent judiciary. The implementation of this Declaration, backed by the renewed support of the international community, is of crucial importance; it is a challenge to be met on the way to Somalia's reconciliation and reconstruction.”
1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source
“Mr. Bizimana (Rwanda) (interpretation from French): My delegation welcomes the detailed and complete report presented by the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia. In this connection, we pay tribute to the sustained efforts of Secretary-General Boutros- Ghali, which are being actively followed up by his Acting Special Representative, Ambassador Lansana Kouyate. We also wish to commend the courage of the staff of the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II) and the humanitarian organizations, as well as the significant contribution of certain Member States that are providing troops and logistical, material and other forms of assistance. The Secretary-General's report indicates that since the adoption of resolution 897 (1994) the process of national reconciliation in Somalia has gained new impetus.”
1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source
“In supporting the draft resolution, we would stress that this extension of UNAVEM II's mandate by one month should not be interpreted as a disengagement by the United Nations from Angola, but, rather, as a step designed to bring the negotiating process to a successful conclusion as soon as possible.”
1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source
“My delegation, which has always supported the peace process in Angola, welcomes the fact that the Council has once again come out in favour of expanding the United Nations presence in Angola, as soon as a comprehensive peace settlement has been agreed, and notes with satisfaction the planning activities undertaken by the Secretary-General and by UNAVEM II in anticipation of such a settlement. In this light, my delegation will join the other members of the Council in adopting the draft resolution, extending the mandate of UNAVEM II until 30 June 1994.”
1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source
“Since the continuing hostilities affect the delivery and distribution of humanitarian assistance, my delegation joins in the appeal to the parties to put an end to their military operations. The parties to the conflict should also desist from any action that might impede the provision of humanitarian aid and hinder the free movement of humanitarian assistance personnel. We believe that the cooperation of the parties in this respect is necessary because in some places the civilian population is on the brink of famine as a result of the prevailing lack of security. My delegation therefore calls on the international community to increase its assistance of all kinds in order to come to grips with the enormous need for humanitarian assistance.”
1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source
“In this context, we hope that the two parties will display the necessary flexibility, and a heightened sense of their responsibilities, to arrive at a speedy settlement that will make it possible for the current crisis to be resolved. In this regard, we appreciate the efforts made by the Government of the Republic of Angola, which has accepted the proposals put forward through the mediation - that is, the Secretary-General's Special Representative and the States observers of the peace process in Angola - and urge UNITA to act similarly, without delay, to ensure that the ongoing peace talks come to a successful conclusion soon. My delegation, which welcomes the progress made in the Lusaka talks, is still, however, concerned about the continuing fighting throughout Angola and the heavy losses it has caused in both human and material terms.”
1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source
“We extend our special thanks to the representatives of the three observer States who kindly agreed to meet with the members of the Council and helped us in our consideration of the current situation. My delegation reiterates the importance it attaches to the ongoing peace process in Angola. In this respect, we note with satisfaction that since the publication of the latest report of the Secretary-General major progress has been made in the Lusaka talks on outstanding issues, particularly those involving the electoral process. My delegation, however, is still concerned by the slow pace of progress on the other issues, particularly those to do with national reconciliation and the future mandate of the United Nations in Angola, matters on which no consensus has yet been reached.”
1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source
“Mr. Bizimana (Rwanda) (interpretation from French): My delegation expresses its deep gratitude to the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for his tireless efforts and his thorough report on the progress achieved in the Lusaka talks and on the military and humanitarian situation in Angola. The Rwandese delegation also pays tribute to the Government of Zambia, to the three observer States, to the countries in the subregion and to the Secretary- General's Special Representative for Angola, as well as the staff of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM I)), for their constant efforts to bring about a settlement of the situation in Angola.”
1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source
“We invite the international community to assist the new Government in every way it can in order to revive the economy and improve the socio-economic conditions of the segments of the South African populations which have been most victimized by the unfairness of the apartheid system. The success which the international community has achieved through its active determination gives hope to all peoples the world over that now confront the disastrous consequences of horrendous conflicts. May this victory celebrated by the international community generate greater impetus and concern in confronting the human tragedy that has befallen Rwanda.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“Since the measures and restrictions imposed upon South Africa have led to the dismantling of apartheid and the transition to a non-racial democracy in that country, my delegation will join the members of the Council in adopting the draft resolution before us today. We believe that with the lifting of these restrictions, South Africa will be called upon to play an important role in the future of southern Africa in particular and Africa in general. The delegation of Rwanda remains convinced that the consolidation of democracy in South Africa requires a commitment by the international community to the sustained economic growth of that country.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“We share the conviction that the holding of free and regular elections last month in South Africa was an historic event which made it possible to put an end to apartheid. Therefore, the international sanctions that have been imposed on South Africa must be removed. We also believe it fitting that South Africa should immediately resume its rightful place in the concert of nations. The lifting of the compulsory embargo on weapons and other measures against South Africa is imperative in view of the new situation which makes it possible to eliminate the stigma the relevant Security Council resolutions had imposed on South Africa. This event is particularly significant since it coincides with the commemoration today of the Africa Day.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“Thabo Mbeki, First Executive Deputy President of South Africa. We wish to convey to him our deep gratitude for the solidarity he has expressed with the people of Rwanda during the tragic times they are currently enduring. My delegation would also like to pay tribute to the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity (OAU) for their constant efforts towards the total elimination of the apartheid system. In this context, we should like to thank all the countries and international organizations which furnished electoral observers whose presence contributed to the smooth carrying out of the electoral process and served to curtail political violence during the electoral period. Our gratitude also goes to the many organizations and entities that have played an important role in bringing about the change in South Africa.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“Mr. Bizimana (Rwanda) (interpretation from French): Mr. President, I should like to reiterate my delegation's warm welcome to you, along with our gratitude for the interest your country has always accorded to the question the Council is considering today under your active and dynamic leadership. As the Security Council is today considering the item of the agenda devoted to the question of South Africa, I should like to express my delegation's sincere congratulations to the Government and people of South Africa on the conclusion of their country's first democratic and multi-party elections. The delegation of Rwanda would like to pay particular tribute to Mr. Nelson Mandela on his election to the presidency of the South African Republic. We also take this opportunity to welcome most warmly the presence among us of Mr.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“Moreover, my country hopes that the Council's request that all countries avoid any action that might exacerbate the situation in Rwanda will be respected. In this regard, we emphasize the important role the United Nations Observer Mission must play on_ the Rwanda-Uganda border as an indispensable factor for regional stability. Finally, we associate ourselves with the appeal to the international community to provide increased humanitarian assistance commensurate with the scale of the human tragedy in Rwanda.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3368 (1994) · source
“Our vote on the draft resolution will indicate that the people of Rwanda continue to hope that the Council will realize that it has a duty to act resolutely to maintain peace in Rwanda and to guarantee stability in the region. Our vote will also indicate that my country associates itself with the Council's appeal for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the violence. To that end, the Council should persuade the Rwandese Patriotic Front to agree to a comprehensive cease-fire, it being understood that it is futile to think that the crisis in Rwanda can be settled by military means. The Rwandese Patriotic Front must be made responsible for its attitude in wishing to continue hostilities, to perpetuate the current violence and to continue to perpetrate massacres in the areas under its control.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3368 (1994) · source
“In this difficult situation, we have especially appreciated the courage of the UNAMIR troops and the troop-contributing countries, which have resisted partisan pressures exerted by those who, when they leave, want all the UNAMIR staff to leave Rwanda. In the draft resolution the Council states that it is appalled at the violence and hostilities, which have resulted in the death of thousands of civilians and the displacement of a significant number of the Rwandese population. The option chosen by the Council, reducing the number of troops in UNAMIR to approximately 200, is not a proper response to this crisis, as no measures are envisaged to help those exposed to all kinds of peril as a result of the hostilities.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3368 (1994) · source
“That approach - which the OAU has always endorsed fully - would have enabled the Council truly to be an instrument at the service of the peace and security of all the peoples. Otherwise, how can we respond to this contradictory reaction, to this policy of double standards, which, in certain peace-keeping operations, is reflected in the strengthening of military and logistical means when security deteriorates, whereas in other cases the strategy is to regard any factor of insecurity as a sufficient reason for the United Nations to pack its bags and leave? The credibility of our Council and the image of our Organization are at stake.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3368 (1994) · source
“This question has often been examined from the point of view of the ways and means to withdraw the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR), without seeking to give the appropriate weight to the concern of those who have always believed, rightly, that, in view of the security situation now prevailing in Rwanda, UNAMIR's numbers should be increased to enable it to contribute to the re-establishment of the cease- fire and to assist in the establishment of security conditions that could bring an end to the violence. This increase in UNAMIR's numbers would above all have enabled the humanitarian bodies and the non- governmental organizations to provide humanitarian assistance to all the peoples in distress.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3368 (1994) · source
“Faced with this tragedy, the international community has reacted in a way that has often been controversial and often selective, and, because of this, the people of Rwanda at a certain time felt - and indeed still feels today - abandoned to its sad fate. Indeed, over and above the concern - certainly legitimate - over the evacuation of foreign nationals, the international community does not seem to have acted in an appropriate manner to reply to the anguished appeal of the people of Rwanda.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3368 (1994) · source
“The tragedy that the people of Rwanda are living through reached its climax when this climate of violence was exacerbated by the resumption of hostilities and by armed attacks, accompanied by a wave of massacres, launched by the Rwandese Patriotic Front. Hence, the interim Government, established on 9 April 1994, set itself the objective of restoring order and the security of people and property, and of pursuing contacts with the Rwandese Patriotic Front, to ensure the putting into place without delay of enlarged transition institutions, within the framework of the Arusha Peace Agreement. Obviously, success in this field depends on the cessation of hostilities and the international community's support in coming to the aid of the suffering people.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3368 (1994) · source
“This ignoble act cost the life of the President of the Republic of Burundi also, and we take this opportunity to express once again our condolences to the family of President Ntaryamira and to the Government and people of Burundi. The assassination of the Head of State of Rwanda caused consternation and stupour among the people of Rwanda. This tragic event gave rise to such furor that it was followed by acts of violence that, unfortunately, cost the life of some well-known persons and thousands of ordinary civilians. We deeply regret this. We regret also the death of some United Nations personnel, and we again express our heartfelt condolences in connection with what has happened.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3368 (1994) · source
“My delegation wishes first of all to thank the Secretary-General for the efforts he is exerting in connection with the situation in Rwanda. In regard to this situation, I wish to note that since 6 April 1994 Rwanda has been experiencing the most critical times in its history. In this respect, it will be recalled that it was on that date that the people of Rwanda were profoundly afflicted by the assassination of the Head of State of Rwanda, when his aircraft was downed at the Kigali airport while he was returning from Dar-es-Salaam, where he had participated in a regional summit meeting devoted to the return of peace in Rwanda and Burundi.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3368 (1994) · source
“The political and diplomatic initiatives that are being considered will open up prospects of a political settlement of the conflict; these should be supported. My delegation will support the draft resolution, because we consider that we must seize every opportunity to prevent the Bosnian Serbs from replacing the siege of Sarajevo with new attacks and the siege of other safe areas.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“Moreover, since the Bosnian Serbs continue to test the determination of the international community, the Security Council should provide UNPROFOR with all the means it needs fully to carry out its mandate. In that connection, my delegation regrets that the draft resolution does not provide for action on the recent recommendations of the Secretary- General calling for an increase in the number of UNPROFOR personnel. We continue to hope that the necessary action to that end will be taken very soon. In the light of the momentum generated since NATO's ultimatum to the Serb forces which brought about the lifting of the siege of Sarajevo, we hope that implementation of the draft resolution will contribute to lifting the blockade of Gorazde and other besieged safe areas.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“In that connection, my delegation fully supports the Secretary- General's approach to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with respect to air strikes against Serb positions that threaten innocent people and civilian targets in the safe areas. The measures the Council should adopt, to be implemented with NATO support, are all the more necessary because the Bosnian population continues to be deprived of its inherent right of self-defence owing to the embargo imposed by resolution 713 (1991). Hence, we remain convinced that, because of the constant violation of the relevant Security Council resolutions, measures to preserve the inviolability of Bosnian territory should include a review of the question of the arms embargo imposed on the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“In that connection, we are pleased that in the draft resolution the Council restates its determination to implement all relevant resolutions, in particular resolutions 824 (1993) and 836 (1993). My delegation believes that in order to lift the siege of Gorazde it is necessary immediately to bring about an unconditional cease-fire in and around Gorazde and the withdrawal of the Bosnian Serb forces. Moreover, all detained UNPROFOR personnel must be released immediately, and the Serb side must permit UNPROFOR to enjoy freedom of movement in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. The situation in Gorazde is so serious that there must be immediate action to bring it to an end.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“This new, flagrant violation of resolutions 824 (1993) and 836 (1993) is a destabilizing factor that could jeopardize the ongoing peace process, and the efforts to achieve a settlement of the conflict in the former Yugoslavia. It also poses a new challenge to the international community because of its harmful effect on the progress achieved since the lifting of the siege of Sarajevo. In the face of this situation, the necessary measures - especially those set out in resolutions 824 (1993) and 836 (1993) - must be taken to put an end to the occupation of Gorazde and to make the Serb forces withdraw to a distance from which they would no longer pose a threat to the safe-area status of Gorazde.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“Mr. Bizimana (Rwanda) (interpretation from French): As the Security Council considers the situation in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the delegation of Rwanda wants to stress how vital it considers the achievement of an immediate cessation of all hostilities throughout the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Although it welcomes the progress achieved thus far, my delegation is deeply concerned at recent developments in the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially in the besieged safe area of Gorazde. In that context, we strongly condemn the ruthless Bosnian Serb military aggression of which Gorazde continues to be the victim.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“With the renewed support of UNAMIR, mobilizing the political forces in the country, will make it possible, through dialogue and sustained commitment, to give new a impetus to the peace process in Rwanda.”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source
“This support from the international community must of course go hand in hand with the unwavering resolve of the parties concerned to uphold the ideal of peace and progress. It is against this background that, while we welcome the decision the Council is intending to take to extend UNAMIR's mandate until 29 July next, the people of Rwanda are aware that - given the review of the situation in Rwanda that is scheduled to take place within the next six weeks - we must respond without delay to this strong message from the Council and make progress by establishing the transitional institutions and by taking the necessary steps for phase II of the Secretary-General's plan to come into effect.”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source
“It is all the more necessary since the national gendarmerie, which is responsible for maintaining public order, suffers from a lack of human, material and logistical resources. Furthermore, with its current numbers UNAMIR's civilian police have been able to operate only in the capital, Kigali, and not, as was originally intended, in various other parts of the country. As indicated in the Secretary-General's report, the United Nations civilian police monitors should be given more visibility, so as to inspire and enhance confidence and promote a greater sense of security within the population. The people of Rwanda are very grateful for the international community's efforts to create the necessary conditions for the implementation of the Arusha Peace Agreement.”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source
“In general, the renewal of UNAMIR's mandate will contribute to international peace and security because of the role the Mission continues to play in efforts to deal with the results of the situation caused by events since 21 October 1993 in Burundi, a neighbour of Rwanda. That situation came on top of the general problem of insecurity, which must be resolved in order to make the process of peace and democratization now under way in Rwanda sturdy and lasting. As indicated in the Secretary-General's report, the Council must give special attention to this aspect, which could jeopardize the full and_ effective implementation of the Peace Agreement. Increasing the size of UNAMIR's civilian police contingent would respond to this need.”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source
“Such an extension is all the more desirable in that UNAMIR's presence has facilitated the holding of joint meetings with representatives of the Government forces and of the RPF, which has made it possible to advance the preparations for phase III, to consist of the actual process of disengagement, demobilization and integration of the two parties' forces. All of this has brought about greater trust between the forces of the two parties, which is essential for ensuring that progress is made in implementing the subsequent phases of the plan of operations. It is also important to emphasize that the cooperation of the two parties with UNAMIR has facilitated the planning - already well advanced - of a mine- clearance programme.”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source
“We have only to overcome the problem of this one, precise point, which we must do as soon as possible - with the support of the international community, and the Security Council in particular - before proceeding to the establishment of the transitional institutions. In another area, it is noteworthy that, in parallel with the actions taken to find solutions at the political level, the parties have made progress at the military level, with the support of UNAMIR. It is also noteworthy that the difficulties in establishing the transitional institutions have not affected observance of the cease-fire. As the Secretary- General stresses in his report, this demonstrates the parties' unwavering commitment to the peace process. Extending UNAMIR's mandate would therefore help to support the stabilizing role it plays with its presence in Rwanda.”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source
“It is important to highlight the fact that the progress includes, at the political level, the establishment of one of the three transitional institutions, the presidency, on 5 January 1994, when the President of the Republic was sworn in as Head of State for the transition period. Moreover, the efforts made so far have made it possible to bring closer together the views of all the political parties involved in order to overcome the obstacles delaying the establishment of the transitional Government and the Transitional National Assembly. The only remaining problem at this level concerns participation in the National Assembly by the Coalition for the Defence of the Republic, in respect of the relevant provisions of the protocol of agreement on power-sharing, signed on 9 January 1993.”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source
“The scale of the challenges and the fall in income caused by the difficult economic situation call for a generous response to the appeal already made to the international community, and now repeated, to increase humanitarian assistance in order to enable us to meet our growing needs. An evaluation of the peace process in Rwanda, which is the subject of the Secretary-General's report, shows that there has been some progress in implementing the Arusha Peace Agreeement concluded between the Government of the Rwandese Republic and the Rwandese Patriotic Front (RPF), although there have been difficulties, which have delayed the establishment of some transitional institutions.”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source
“We take this opportunity to express our deepest appreciation for the sustained efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda and the stabilizing effects of its work. In this connection, we appreciate the commitment and dedication of the Special Representative, Mr. Jacques-Roger Booh Booh, and we reiterate our gratitude to all those countries that contribute to UNAMIR and to the governmental and non-governmental bodies that give vital humanitarian assistance in many forms, assistance that is much appreciated. The humanitarian situation has deteriorated alarmingly because, in addition to the critical conditions suffered by those persons displaced by war, the persistent drought has led to a grave food crisis in the country.”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source