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1. “Slovenia has joined as a sponsor of the draft resolution contained in document S/ 1998/ 1082. It is my understanding that the Councilis ready to vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

   1998-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3944 (1998) · source

2. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them letters dated 8 September, 22 October and 6 November 1998 from the President of the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991 addressed to the President of the Security Council, documents S/l998/839, S/l998/990 and S/l998/1040, respectively. Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1998/ 1082, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Portugal, Sweden, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America.”

   1998-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3944 (1998) · source

3. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Germany and Italy in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives 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. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Reichel (Germany) and Mr. Fulci (Italy) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

   1998-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3944 (1998) · source

4. “It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/l998/lO63) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Bahrain, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, France, Gabon, Gambia, Japan, Kenya, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1206 (1998). There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.55 am.”

   1998-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3943 (1998) · source

5. “Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Tajikistan, document S/ 1998/ 1029. Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1998/ 1063, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/ 1998/ 1034, which contains the text of a letter dated 4 November 1998 from the Permanent Representative of Tajikistan to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General. I give the floor to the representative of Tajikistan.”

   1998-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3943 (1998) · source

6. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Tajikistan, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Alimov (Tajikistan) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

   1998-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3943 (1998) · source

7. “I know I speak on behalf of my colleagues to thank you, Madam High Commissioner, for an extremely stimulating presentation and for a very thorough and comprehensive reaction to the comments and questions. 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 meeting rose at 12.50 pm.”

   1998-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3942 (1998) · source

8. “In the light of the time constraints, I am going to forgo asking questions or making comments in my national capacity. I now give the floor to High Commissioner Ogata and invite her to respond to any questions or comments she chooses.”

   1998-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3942 (1998) · source

9. “I thank Mrs. Ogata for her comprehensive briefing and her intellectually stimulating presentation. I shall now give the floor to the members of the Council. Since we are embarking on a new procedure today, I want to remind colleagues that, since this is a briefing, we will be opening the floor for questions and brief comments, as opposed to our usual statements.”

   1998-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3942 (1998) · source

10. “Sadako Ogata, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, to whom the Council has extended an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure in order to brief the Council.”

    1998-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3942 (1998) · source

11. “The fact that the briefing is being given in a public meeting of the Council is a further reflection of the intention of the Council members to continue to enhance the transparency of the methods of work of the Council. In this regard, I would particularly like to acknowledge that this was a suggestion from our Brazilian colleague, Ambassador Amorim. In order to maintain the utility of this session and out of respect for time constraints, it has been agreed that we will confine interventions to members of the Council. I would also ask colleagues to keep in mind that we have only an hour and a half of Mrs. Ogata's time. I would like to enable all Council members to ask questions, and Mrs. Ogata to respond, in that time-frame. I now give the floor to Mrs.”

    1998-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3942 (1998) · source

12. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council decides to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mrs. Sadako Ogata, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. There being no objection, it is so decided. I welcome Mrs. Ogata and invite her to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.”

    1998-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3942 (1998) · source

13. “"The Security Council expresses its full support for the OSCE, which has now assumed the role of the United Nations support group, and looks forward to being kept informed, whenever necessary, of relevant developments in the Danube region of Croatia. "The Security Council expresses its deep appreciation to all the men and women who participated in the United Nations peacekeeping operations in the Danube region of Croatia. Their dedication and perseverance made a significant contribution to regional peace." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1998/32. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6 pm.”

    1998-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3941 (1998) · source

14. “"The Security Council expresses particular concern about the Joint Council of Municipalities, which represents all Serb ethnic communities in the region and which is described by the Secretary- General as being on the brink of collapse. The Council reiterates the continuing obligations of the Government of Croatia under the Basic Agreement as well as under international conventions and other agreements, and, in this context, stresses the importance of full implementation of the Programme for the Establishment of Trust, Accelerated Return and Normalization of Living Conditions in the War- affected Regions of the Republic of Croatia (S/1997/772).”

    1998-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3941 (1998) · source

15. “While noting that in his previous report (8/1998/887), the Secretary- General recognized progress in the implementation of this Programme, the Council calls upon the Government of Croatia promptly and fully to address all unresolved issues, which include restitution of property to Croatian citizens of Serb ethnicity, harmonization of legislation with the provisions of the return programme to enable non-discriminatory implementation, effective functioning of all housing commissions, equal access to reconstruction funding, restoration of rights to socially owned apartments, access to information, removal of impediments to the acquisition of documents needed for returnee status and benefits, and implementation of the law on convalidation.”

    1998-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3941 (1998) · source

16. “In this context, the Council is mindful of the importance of economic revitalization and reconstruction in creating an environment for sustained returns. The Council calls upon the Government of Croatia to make every effort to enhance public confidence in the police force and to recommit itself fully to the process of reconciliation between ethnic groups. "The Security Council also calls upon the Government of Croatia to address the perceived lack of security which is contributing to continuing departures of Serbs from the region, and to remedy a number of problems which are preventing the full implementation of the 'Programme for the Return and Accommodation of Displaced Persons, Refugees and Exiled Persons' (S/ 1998/589).”

    1998-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3941 (1998) · source

17. “The Council recalls the commitment of the Government of Croatia to ensure that OSCE police monitors will have the same access to police stations, documents and police operations, including investigations and checkpoints, as that accorded to the United Nations police support group. "While the overall security situation in the Danube region remains satisfactory and police performance has improved notably and the Government of Croatia has taken steps to ensure that this continues, a worrying trend of ethnically motivated incidents persists in the region. The Security Council remains deeply concerned at the continuing departures of Serb residents, resulting to a considerable extent from these incidents.”

    1998-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3941 (1998) · source

18. “Members of the Council have before them the final report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Police Support Group (S/ 1998/ 1004). Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council welcomes the final report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations police support group (S/1998/1004), and in particular his description of the successful conclusion of the police support group mandate and the smooth transition of responsibilities to the police monitoring programme of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).”

    1998-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3941 (1998) · source

19. “I would like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Croatia, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Simonovic' (Croatia) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    1998-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3941 (1998) · source

20. “It calls upon the Government and the Self- Proclaimed Military Junta to continue to respect relevant provisions of international law, including humanitarian law, and to ensure safe and unimpeded access by international humanitarian organizations to persons in need of assistance as a result of the conflict. In this regard, it welcomes the decision to open the international airport and the seaport at Bissau. "The Security Council will remain actively seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1998/31. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.55 p.m.”

    1998-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3940 (1998) · source

21. “The Council welcomes, in particular, the decision immediately to put in place a Government of National Unity and to hold general and presidential elections not later than the end of March 1999. "The Security Council takes note of the agreement regarding the withdrawal from Guinea- Bissau of all foreign troops and of the simultaneous deployment of the interposition force from the Military Observer Group of ECOWAS (ECOMOG), which will take over from the withdrawn forces. The Council calls upon all States to provide voluntarily technical, financial and logistical support to assist ECOMOG to carry out its mission. "The Security Council appeals to States and organizations concerned to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to displaced persons and refugees.”

    1998-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3940 (1998) · source

22. “In this context, the Council commends the mediation efforts of ECOWAS and of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP), and their respective Chairmen, and recognizes the role of other leaders, in particular the preponderant role of the President of the Gambia in the negotiations that led to that agreement. "The Security Council affirms its firm commitment to preserve the unity, sovereignty, constitutional order and territorial integrity of Guinea-Bissau. "The Security Council considers the agreement to be a positive step towards national reconciliation and lasting peace in Guinea-Bissau. The Council calls upon the Government and the Self-Proclaimed Military Junta to respect fully their obligations under the Abuja Agreement and the Praia Agreement of 26 August 1998 (S/ 1998/825).”

    1998-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3940 (1998) · source

23. “Members of the Council have before them the letter dated 3 November 1998 from the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/ 1998/ 1028). Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council welcomes the agreement reached on 1 November 1998, in Abuja, between the Government of Guinea-Bissau and the Self-Proclaimed Military Junta during the 2lst Summit of the Authority of the Heads of State of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) (8/1998/1028, annex).”

    1998-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3940 (1998) · source

24. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Guinea-Bissau, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Cabral (Guinea- Bissau) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    1998-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3940 (1998) · source

25. “The Council has made clear on many occasions - most recently in its 30 October letter to the Secretary- General and today in this resolution - that it is prepared to recognize and respond to Iraqi compliance, but not until Iraq lifts all restrictions on UNSCOM. and the IAEA and resumes cooperation. Iraq should recognize the gravity of the situation it has created. Iraq must turn back from the dangerous and self-defeating course it has chosen. The United States sincerely hopes that Iraq will heed the clear message of this resolution and take the necessary steps without delay. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. 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 5 pm.”

    1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source

26. “Let me be clear: key provisions of resolution 687 (1991) cannot be implemented unless UNSCOM. and the IAEA have Iraqi cooperation and full, immediate and unimpeded access. The Secretary-General, whose efforts to obtain Iraqi compliance are commended in this resolution, has expressed his own View that Iraq's 31 October decision to halt UNSCOM. activities is a serious breach and major violation of the 23 February Memorandum of Understanding. It is significant that today's resolution similarly cites the Iraqi decision as a flagrant violation of resolution 687 (1991) and other relevant resolutions. I would also recall that both President Clinton and Secretary of State Albright have emphasized that all options are on the table, and the United States has the authority to act.”

    1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source

27. “I thank the representative of the United Kingdom for his kind words addressed to me. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the United States. By adopting this resolution, the Security Council has sent a clear and unmistakable message to Iraq: non- compliance will not be rewarded or tolerated. Iraqi efforts to defy Council resolutions and obtain a lifting of sanctions without full compliance have failed, and will fail. Compliance with the Council's resolutions is the only course which will lead Iraq back towards acceptance within the community of nations. The restrictions which Iraq has imposed on the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) since 5 August are intolerable.”

    1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source

28. “I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/ 1998/ 1038. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Bahrain, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, France, Gabon, Gambia, Japan, Kenya, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1205 (1998). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source

29. “Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1998/ 103 8, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Japan, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. Brazil, Costa Rica, Portugal, Slovenia and Sweden have joined as sponsors of the draft resolution. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/ 1998/ 1038) before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source

30. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the letter dated 31 October 1998 from the Deputy Executive Chairman of the Special Commission established by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 9 (b) (i) of Security Council resolution 687 (1991) addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/ 1998/ 1023); the letter dated 2 November 1998 from the Executive Chairman of the Special Commission addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/ 1998/ 1032); and the letter dated 3 November 1998 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/ 1998/ 1033).”

    1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source

31. “The situation between Iraq and Kuwait Letter dated 31 October 1998 from the Deputy Executive Chairman of the Special Commission established by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 9 (b) (i) of Security Council resolution 687 (1991) addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/1998/1023) Letter dated 2 November 1998 from the Executive Chairman of the Special Commission established by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 9 (b) (i) of Security Council resolution 687 (1991) addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/1998/1032) Letter dated 3 November 1998 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/1998/1033) The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source

32. “I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Greenstock for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

    1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source

33. “I should like, at the outset of the meeting, to extend on behalf of the Council a warm welcome to the new Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, Mr. Yukio Satoh. We look forward to cooperating with him in the Council's work. Expression of thanks to the retiring President The President: As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of November, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to Sir Jeremy Greenstock, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of October 1998.”

    1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source

34. “Neither violence nor repression can achieve a durable settlement. The crisis in Kosovo can and should be resolved through peaceful dialogue and negotiation. A foundation for a settlement now has been laid through the political discussions and shuttle diplomacy endorsed by the Contact Group. All that is required is the political will to move ahead. In our view, that is the only answer. The alternative is more of the same - a constant state of conflict, suffering and growing bitterness, which serves only to threaten peace and stability in the wider Balkan region and beyond.”

    1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source

35. “In addition, no party should be under the misapprehension that it can take any action that would hinder or endanger international verifiers or the personnel of humanitarian organizations. The NATO allies, in agreeing on 13 October to the use of force, made it clear that they had the authority, the will and the means to resolve this issue. We retain that authority. We will not tolerate the continued violence that has resulted in nearly a quarter of a million refugees and displaced persons and thousands of deaths, and has jeopardized the prospects for peace in the wider Balkans. We reiterate that primary responsibility for the current crisis lies with Belgrade, although we expect full compliance by all parties. The authorities in Belgrade and the Kosovo Albanians must now take full advantage of the opportunities being created.”

    1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source

36. “We believe this is key to the creation of a climate of trust, which is indispensable to the return of refugees and displaced persons. The investigations of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia into Kosovo are essential to restoring peace and security and must continue with the cooperation of everyone. The Tribunal's jurisdiction over Kosovo was established in resolution 827 (1993) of 25 May 1993 and has been reaffirmed by the Council, most recently in today's resolution. The Council has long been on record as demanding full cooperation with all of the Tribunal's orders, requests for information and investigations. We must acknowledge that a credible threat of force was key to achieving the OSCE and NATO agreements and remains key to ensuring their full implementation.”

    1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source

37. “Recently, Belgrade has taken steps to silence the independent media, further depriving the people of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia of the capacity to make their own judgements about events in Kosovo and to accurately assess the actions of their leaders. In this context, we regret that not all members of the Council were able to support this resolution, and in particular its language about the importance of free media to a peaceful resolution of the Kosovo crisis. The resolution we have adopted demands swift and full compliance by Belgrade with resolutions 1160 (1998) and 1199 (1998) and full cooperation with the OSCE and NATO Verification Missions. It also demands such compliance by the Kosovo Albanians with those resolutions and with the OSCE Verification Mission.”

    1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source

38. “In our vote today we have taken an important step forward in the search for peace in Kosovo. The agreements which the Security Council has endorsed were negotiated by representatives of the Contact Group and signed by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in the hope that their full implementation, including full compliance by Belgrade, would create an environment in which a peaceful solution could be found. For too long the voices of reason and moderation in Kosovo have been muffled by repressive political, military and police actions and by those who advocate violence and the use of force over negotiation.”

    1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source

39. “Today's debate sheds light on one of the most urgent and troublesome issues facing the international community today. The ideas we put forward today will serve as the basis for the work we must undertake right away to help ensure the safety of refugees and the humanitarian workers who provide them aid.”

    1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source

40. “As part of this effort, we should explore, inter alia: first, asking the Secretary-General to appoint a high-level personality to investigate and report on cases of violence against humanitarian workers such as those identified in the Secretary-General's report, with a View to identifying those responsible for these attacks where possible; secondly, encouraging strengthened enforcement of existing criminal and humanitarian law prohibiting such attacks through vigorous and effective action by national authorities; thirdly, developing concrete incentives to encourage States and non-State actors not to engage in or to tolerate such attacks; fourthly, examining the value and feasibility of a possible protocol to the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel aimed at increasing the protection of humanitarian workers; and, fifthly, we should consider means to ensure that relief workers receive adequate training in personal security.”

    1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source

41. “Humanitarian workers are not only being killed in the crossfire - they are now often specifically targeted for both political and economic gain, as the Deputy Secretary- General has noted. The nature of conflicts has also changed - they are often internal and chaotic, with host Governments no longer capable of assuring the security of humanitarian workers. For the international community to deal effectively with situations of great humanitarian need, including situations that may pose a threat to international peace and security, we must improve the security of humanitarian personnel. We therefore believe that Members should begin, as a matter of priority, the development of a comprehensive strategy aimed at enhancing the safety and protection of humanitarian workers.”

    1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source

42. “The United States is working with other Security Council members in a working group which is considering ways to maintain the security and neutrality of refugee camps, one of the Council's six working groups on Africa. Although the focus of this Group is on refugee camp security in Africa, the recommendations that will eventually come from this group will doubtless be applicable elsewhere. While the working group's discussion will include protection of humanitarian workers, security of humanitarian personnel is not its focus. The United States believes it an excellent proposal for members to begin separate consideration of practical measures for improving the security of humanitarian workers. The nature of the threat to humanitarian personnel has changed.”

    1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source

43. “We would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on protection for humanitarian assistance to refugees and others in conflict situations. The report provides an excellent summary of some of the most critical problems faced by the multilateral community today. We would also like to thank the Deputy Secretary-General for her introductory remarks this morning. The culture of impunity, which permits attacks on both defenceless refugees and the humanitarian personnel who provide relief, must end. The United States believes the Council could be most effective in dealing with the protection of refugees and the safety of humanitarian personnel separately.”

    1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source

44. “We appreciate the very important contributions of others, including Members of this Council, and urge all United Nations Member States to respond to the urgent appeal by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. We also underline the importance of full cooperation with the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. We all hope that this resolution and the ongoing efforts to reach a settlement will convince Belgrade to comply with the demands of the international community. Planning at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for military operations if these efforts do not succeed is nearing completion. The international community will not stand idly by as the situation in Kosovo deteriorates. Today the Security Council sends a strong, unequivocal message.”

    1998-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3930 (1998) · source

45. “It is their responsibility to create the conditions to allow all refugees and displaced persons to return to their homes in safety. Belgrade is responsible for the well-being of the people of Kosovo, as well as for the security of all diplomatic personnel and non- governmental humanitarian personnel on the ground. This resolution endorses international monitoring and humanitarian efforts and demands that there be full and unimpeded access, without interference in international monitoring or delivery of assistance and humanitarian supplies. Adequate resources for humanitarian assistance in the region are vital. My Government has earmarked $20 million in assistance, in addition to $11 million previously identified, as well as other donations.”

    1998-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3930 (1998) · source

46. “At least 50,000 Kosovo Albanians are living in open valleys and forests, without shelter or basic necessities. The international community must act to prevent a disaster this fall. The best way to stem this crisis is for Belgrade to heed our demands for an immediate cessation of offensive actions and the pull-back of its security forces. We also call for a meaningful dialogue, without preconditions and with international involvement, leading to a solution to the Kosovo question, as set out in this resolution. My Government is continuing its efforts to assist in such a dialogue and to coordinate with members of the Contact Group and others in this effort. In particular, the authorities in Belgrade must be held to account for creating the current crisis.”

    1998-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3930 (1998) · source

47. “May I also welcome you with us here today, Madam President. My Government strongly supports this important resolution on Kosovo. It underscores our growing concern that Belgrade's repressive actions have created a potentially catastrophic humanitarian situation as winter approaches. It increases pressure on Belgrade to negotiate seriously with the Kosovo Albanians to achieve a political settlement that provides for democratic self-government for the people of Kosovo and avoids the devastating consequences of continued conflict. It also affirms that the situation constitutes a serious threat to peace and security in the region. To date, approximately a quarter of a million people have been displaced by the offensive actions of the Serb security forces.”

    1998-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3930 (1998) · source

48. “We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims of these crimes and call for efforts to bring those responsible to speedy justice. The United States is also aware of reports that several Iranians, including diplomatic staff of the Iranian Consulate in Mazar-e-Sharif, have been missing since the Taliban captured that city. While we cannot confirm these reports, we remind the Afghan factions that the holding of diplomats for any reason and at any time is unacceptable, given their special protected status under international law.”

    1998-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3921Resumption1 (1998) · source

49. “We call upon the factions to respect internationally accepted norms of behaviour in this matter. As President Clinton has said, terrorism is one of the greatest dangers we face in this new global era. We once again urge the Afghan factions to cease all assistance to terrorists, including providing sanctuary, and to expel them from Afghanistan. Afghanistan's neighbours should not interfere in that country. In particular, they should not take any actions that could further enlarge or inflame the conflict at this critical time. The United States supports the territorial integrity of Afghanistan and of all of its neighbours. We call on all Afghan parties and all of Afghanistan's neighbours to respect its borders. We too deplore the tragic deaths of international personnel working in Afghanistan.”

    1998-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3921Resumption1 (1998) · source

50. “The United States emphasizes that no faction in Afghanistan can impose its will on the entire country through military action. A lasting settlement can be achieved only by establishing a representative and broad-based multi-ethnic Government that can effectively govern and honour Afghanistan's international obligations. We take this opportunity to again urge the Afghan factions to work with the United Nations and Special Representative Brahimi to reach this goal. The factions should also facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid by the United Nations and non- governmental organizations to all in need, and work to protect the human rights of all Afghans. We are particularly concerned about the women and girls of Afghanistan, who are subject to systematic discrimination and repression.”

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