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Cardenas

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first: 1993-04-20
most recent: 1995-12-21
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“Mr. Cardenas (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): Since the events of 6 April 1994, with the violence and the atrocious, systematic massacres that were unleashed, Rwanda has been submerged in a humanitarian crisis of enormous proportions. The detailed report that the Secretary-General has submitted to us in connection with the situation in Rwanda tells us that almost 2 million 13 persons have been displaced and that 300,000 more have sought refuge in neighbouring countries. Some sources estimate the deaths at approximately 200,000 persons.”
1994-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3377 (1994) · source
“To that end, there must be appropriate monitoring on the high seas, in which Argentina will participate with a ship from its navy, as well as on land. All borders must be sealed when we are ensuring strict compliance with Security Council resolutions. In that connection, we welcome the recent decision of the Dominican Republic to set up a high-level executive commission to monitor the embargo, as well as its recent request to the Secretary-General for technical assistance.”
1994-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3376 (1994) · source
“In this draft resolution, the international community, with the firm, united support of the Latin American and Caribbean region, has a clear objective: the restoration of democracy in Haiti. Democracy and human rights are very closely related. Democracy is the only system of government that by definition requires respect for human rights. More important, it has internal mechanisms by which abuses of human rights can be corrected. Once the goal of restoring democracy is achieved in Haiti, its leaders must set out on the path of reconciliation, avoiding fanaticism and intolerance. In doing so, they can count on our solidarity. The Argentine Republic is very deeply concerned that the sanctions set out in the draft resolution should make their fullest impact.”
1994-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3376 (1994) · source
“Because of its scope, the tragedy of Haiti goes beyond the country's borders. The international community cannot regard the serious, systematic violation of human rights within the territory of a given State as a purely internal matter. The draft resolution before us, which the Argentine Republic joined other Friends of Haiti in sponsoring, strengthens the sanctions regime the Security Council imposed by resolution 841 (1993). For the first time, these are personalized sanctions that will apply to those who continue to flout the will of the international community. Recent history, including the elections in South Africa, shows that, with time and perseverance, economic sanctions can be effective. They isolate a country and in this case they pin responsibility on those who have seized power.”
1994-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3376 (1994) · source
“December 1990 saw free presidential elections, in which the Haitian people, by a two-thirds majority, elected Jean-Bertrand Aristide as their President. The elections were supervised by the Organization of American States and by the United Nations itself. A few months later the Haitian military interrupted the fragile democratic process in their country. The Argentine Republic is shocked by the suffering of the Haitian people. Human rights are systematically violated in Haiti, and organized terror runs rampant everywhere. The international community cannot stand by in the face of these horrendous violations of fundamental human rights, violations which are a clear affront to the world conscience. There must be a reaction, and this reaction should come under the Charter of the United Nations.”
1994-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3376 (1994) · source
“Mr. Cardenas (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): Today the Security Council is once again considering the situation in Haiti, because of the continuing failure of the military authorities in that country to honour their commitments under the Governors Island Agreement, and because of the massive violations of human rights being committed in Haiti with impunity. The proud people of Haiti, whom we regard with affection, was the second in the Americas to win independence and blazed the trail of freedom for other American States. It has suffered much in recent times. We need only recall the dictatorship of Francois Duvalier and of his son Jean-Claude Duvalier, removed in 1986 by the armed forces.”
1994-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3376 (1994) · source
“We urge the parties to cooperate with UNOMUZ and in particular with the police observers who have been deployed in accordance with Security Council resolution 898 (1994). We call on them to comply with the deadline set for the holding of the elections - that is, at end of October. We also wish to emphasize the endeavours and successful activities of the Secretary-General, through his Special Representative, and of the Organization of African Unity in implementing the General Peace Agreement. We hope that these concerted efforts and the objectives of peace and reconstruction will yield the desired result of a promising future for Mozambique.”
1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source
“While emphasizing that the ultimate responsibility for the success of the process now under way must, clearly, be borne by the people of Mozambique, who will also be its beneficiaries, my delegation believes that the international community should be unstinting in its support for this process in order to cooperate in ensuring that it is completed within the agreed time. In this context, we pay tribute to the work of ONUMOZ, to which Argentina contributes with a military hospital in Maputo and with military observers. Through the resolution that we have just adopted, we support the renewal of the mandate of ONUMOZ until 15 November next, in accordance with the recommendations of the Secretary-General in his last report and without prejudice to the effective completion of its mandate.”
1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source
“We also welcome the maintenance of the cease-fire, the beginning of the training programme for the new Mozambican Defence Force and the fact that the National Elections Commission has started functioning. We also find particularly encouraging - the commencement of the process of cantonment and demobilization of the forces of both parties, but we share the concern over delays in implementing major aspects of the General Peace Agreement. In this respect, we appeal to the parties to renew their commitment and to implement fully and without delay the provisions of the Agreement, lending their unrestricted support to the important electoral process that is now under way, including the work of the National Elections Commission.”
1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source
“Mr. Cardenas (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): First of all, Sir, I wish to express my delegation's satisfaction at seeing you preside over the Security Council for the month of May. Secondly, our appreciation goes to Ambassador Colin Keating of New Zealand for his work last month, which we feel was both difficult and exceptional. My delegation has taken careful note of the detailed report presented by the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ). We are gratified, of course, by the progress made by the parties - the Government of Mozambique and RENAMO - in implementing the General Peace Agreement, which should culminate in the successful conclusion of this process with the holding of elections, which, it has been announced, will take place on 27 and 28 October.”
1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source
“We are convinced that the events in the former Yugoslavia prove the value of the collective security machinery outlined in the United Nations Charter. In that context, UNPROFOR is a suitable instrument in the service of Security Council decisions in the cause of peace.”
1994-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3369 (1994) · source
“The Argentine Republic supports authorizing an increase in UNPROFOR personnel to the level recommended by the Secretary-General - and in the circumstances views this as necessary. We must not forget that, now as in the past, the most urgent goal is a comprehensive cease-fire in Bosnia and Herzegovina to make possible a negotiated political solution. Hence, the parties must, in their behaviour, meet the generous action of the international community in putting that peace force at their disposal with a larger number of personnel. In that connection, my country renews its appeal for an end to the manifold acts of harassment of UNPROFOR personnel, and to the unprecedented threats to their safety. The Security Council cannot let this go unpunished: individuals must bear responsibility for these actions.”
1994-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3369 (1994) · source
“Mr. Cardenas (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): I wish on behalf of my delegation to welcome to the Council the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, External Relations, Trade and Pacific Island Affairs of New Zealand, and also to say a word of praise for the tireless labours of the Permanent Representative of New Zealand, Mr. Colin Keating. On a less formal note, it gives me pleasure also to see the family of Mr. McKinnon represented in this Chamber in force. The resolution the Security Council has just adopted complements the decision taken in resolution 908 (1994) of 31 March. Both resolutions have the clear purpose of providing the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) with the means necessary to fulfil its tasks, which are growing because of the changing situation in the area of its deployment.”
1994-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3369 (1994) · source
“45 In the light of the Secretary-General's assessment of safe areas - contained in his reports of 11 and 16 March - and in view of the current situation in those areas, we consider that they must be defended and that it may be time to reconsider the criteria that underlie the establishment of those zones in view of current reality. To conclude, on behalf of the Argentine Republic, we appeal once again to all parties to undertake negotiations in good faith through peaceful and diplomatic means. Without further deception, it may be possible to put an end to the military actions and, in particular, the provocation and contemptible, offensive and aggressive attitude of the Bosnian Serbs.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“We endorse the suggestion of the Secretary-General that the manpower of the Force be increased as requested, in order to ensure that it will be able to undertake the additional tasks assigned to it. With regard to air power, my country believes that Security Council resolutions 824 (1993) and 836 (1993) contain a framework for its possible use. Moreover, we consider that it is indispensable that there be rapid and coherent focussing of all diplomatic initiatives and efforts undertaken by the international community to deal with this crisis. We feel that only resolute and unitary action will make it possible to achieve lasting peace.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“We offer gratitude and our formal support to the continuing efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, Mr. Yasushi Akashi, to promote a cessation of hostilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We also thank, through them, all those in UNPROFOR who are confronting the risks inherent in their work with determination and nobility and are striving for peace. In particular, we thank all those who are contributing civilian and military personnel, and the United States of America, the Russian Federation and the European Union for their determination diplomatically to broker this peace, which unfortunately has not yet taken root. In our opinion, it is clear that UNPROFOR should be given all the means necessary to discharge its mission. In this context, my country wishes to reiterate its commitment to that effort.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“We vigorously demand once again that the freedom of movement and full security of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) be respected; all parties must understand that its sole objective is to promote peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this regard, we emphasize that it is the binding commitment of our Organization and its Members to guarantee by all means possible the security of the troops which are generously participating in UNPROFOR. It is indescribably base to harass these peace-keepers, as has occurred. In that context, we consider that any measure capable of leading to a full cease-fire is essential in the zone of Gorazde and the rest of Bosnia and Herzegovina. That is why we support the draft resolution before the Council.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“The basic and recognized norms relating to the treatment of civilians in times of armed conflict are systematically being demolished by the forces of the Bosnian Serb militia, which tirelessly carry out the unfortunate and shameful practice of "ethnic cleansing" in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We once again call upon the Bosnian Serb side to respect the norms of international humanitarian law, which they have chosen systematically to ignore. Those laws have a purpose - to protect human beings. Their violation, we reiterate, will entail responsibility on the part of its perpetrators which they will sooner or later be forced to face.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“Mr. Cardenas (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): It was with sorrow and some amazement that we watched as the Bosnian Serb siege and bombardment of the civilian population of Sarajevo was followed by that of Maglaj and Gorazde. On behalf of my people and Government, my delegation unequivocally joins in the condemnation by the international community of the attacks on Gorazde and its civilian population. These are occurring in open defiance and complete contravention of the resolutions adopted by this Council and the most fundamental norms of international humanitarian law. The Serbian forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina must halt all their criminal attacks against innocent civilians. Those attacks have quite rightly been described as insane, and so they are.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“In particular, we appreciate his reference to the need, whatever the circumstances, to respect international humanitarian law, so often violated in other areas recently. We also appreciate his clear condemnation of the practice of stirring up passions, the source of conflicts which are destabilizing the human race and thus are of concern to all of us. Though this is sometimes hard to understand, the only antidote to such passions is a difficult blend of calm firmness and renewed tenacity, but also a minimum consensus. We believe that this mix will be continually present in the response to the crisis the Council is now confronting.”
1994-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3346 (1994) · source
“Mr. Cardenas (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): On behalf of my delegation and the people of the Argentine Republic, I would like to express my appreciation for President Shevardnadze's presence here and for the statement he has just made on the situation in Georgia. We have every respect for his views, which are particularly useful to us in analysing the crisis in his country. We would urge him, and through him all of his people, to continue their efforts to achieve a lasting and peaceful solution, respecting the territorial integrity of Georgia, within a framework of formulas that would integrate its people, including minorities, on a basis of respect and tolerance.”
1994-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3346 (1994) · source
“Therefore, let us not lose sight of the words of the preamble of our Charter, in which the peoples of the United Nations declare themselves determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, to reaffirm fundamental human rights and to defend the dignity and worth of the human person, the equal rights of nations large and small as well as justice and respect for international law. It is time for the ideals reflected in these words also to reach the children of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is our joint commitment.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“We refer to the ethical basis of United Nations action in this conflict, which began to become clear with resolution 688 (1991) of April 1991. Since then the Council realizes that there may be violations of international humanitarian law which, since they are exceptional, are a threat to international peace and security. In our view, it is not a question of interests. That cannot be so when repeated very grave behaviour offends the conscience of humanity.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“Let us recall with respect and recognition the soldiers of several nations who have given their lives and been wounded in the difficult task of achieving the purposes and implementing principles of our Organization in the countries of the former Yugoslavia. Let no one lose sight of the concrete results achieved through UNPROFOR's presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina: striving for peace, saving many lives and trying to prevent, or lessen, the terrible sufferings of the civilian population. We continue to warn all parties of the need to respect fully the security of United Nations personnel. The citizens of our countries are following most attentively the attitude of our Organization to this crisis. There can be no question of a passive attitude to the widespread trampling underfoot of the norms of international humanitarian law.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“In this forum, Argentina clearly states its rejection of the policy of intolerance and racism. The rights of every minority must be recognized and respected within the framework drafted by this very Organization. Moreover, Argentina rejects the acquisition of territory through the use of force. Therefore, we pronounce once again ourselves in favour of respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The work of UNPROFOR, we repeat, deserves our greatest appreciation. UNPROFOR is operating under high-risk conditions and in areas where groups dedicated to terror and violence seek to erase the most basic foundations of human society.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“The peacefully negotiated solution to this conflict must be realistic and just. Only then can it be permanent. We also support the proposal to place the city of Sarajevo under temporary United Nations administration, and we agree on its demilitarization within the context of a comprehensive solution to the conflict. The parties must respect the existing cease-fire, place all heavy weapons under the control of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR), and proceed accordingly, adjusting their conduct to the logic and the objective of peace. The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina deserves the same consideration as any other United Nations Member in regard to the full application of the principles of the Charter. Its inhabitants must be able to aspire to live ina pluralistic, integrated and tolerant society.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“That organization's response of 9 February clearly shows the necessity of cooperation between both institutions in order to face this unique crisis. Attacks on the civilian population in Sarajevo require firm and adequate action by the international community to put an end to the aggression, the siege of that city and the incredible savagery. Artillery strikes on the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina should never again take place. All the parties to the conflict should move towards peace in good faith, at the negotiating table. To this end, we appeal to all of them to exert themselves to the utmost to reach a political settlement. We know that such a settlement will necessarily reguire all the parties to make concessions which, nevertheless, will not be more onerous than the sacrifices and sufferings of war.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“In this context, since appeals for peace have failed, the possibility of having recourse to force on behalf of the Organization and with the support of the Charter is - as the Secretary-General points out in paragraph 43 of his document "An Agenda for Peace" (S/24111) - essential to preserving the credibility of the United Nations as the guarantor of international security and, moreover, should be understood as an instrument within the logic of peace. The action for collective security is legitimized by the Security Council decisions adopted within the context of Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. In this tragic hour, we support the wise and brave decision of the Secretary-General to request the cooperation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“Taking into account the work of the United Nations Protection Force, to which my country is a major contributor of troops, and the presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina of the humanitarian organizations, we cannot, under the present circumstances, go along with certain proposals to re-examine the situation, which might have adverse effects on the functioning of these bodies and on the intensity of the conflict itself. Security Council resolution 836 (1993) sets forth a framework for action in relation to the "safe areas".”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“The United Nations has always advocated and continues to advocate a solution to the conflict at the negotiating table. So it must be. To this end, the United Nations has mobilized enormous human and material resources through the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR), a peace-keeping force which is nobly and generously operating in very high-risk Situations. The immense and arduous work in the humanitarian field which our Organization has been doing deserves all our gratitude. We demand, and will continue to demand, that humanitarian aid be permitted to circulate freely, and we repudiate those who, in open violation of international humanitarian law, interrupt, delay or divert the arrival of the respective convoys.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“These atrocities, as well as the acts and consequences of "ethnic cleansing", are not abstract practices but tragedies which affect persons and families, whose sufferings we share. In the drive for territorial conquests by force and in the name of selfish ideologies that exclude groups and sectors, very serious violations of fundamental human rights - such as the right to life, physical integrity, freedom and property - have been carried out in Bosnia and Herzegovina, violations which the international community can in no way accept. The very real genocide taking place in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a repugnant aberration which must end. The full enjoyment of human rights in that country must be promptly restored. For that to happen, the first requirement is peace, which the conscience of all mankind demands.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“It should once more be reaffirmed that behind these acts of barbarism, which do not differentiate between the civilian population and military objectives, there are persons who should be tried by the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia. The international community has placed its hopes in that Tribunal, established by the Security Council last year. The effect of its functioning will be the complete restoration of justice. The slaughter of children and innocent residents of Sarajevo, the breakdown of essential services for the civilian population and the organized and systematic paralysis and deviation of the flow of humanitarian aid lead us to ponder the depths of human monstrosity that war can reveal.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“Mr. CARDENAS (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): The gravity of the crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina compels the Security Council to consider the situation in that country yet again. The latest events - the indiscriminate attacks on the civilian population of Sarajevo - have revealed levels of irrationality and cruelty that deserve nothing but our most vigorous and unequivocal condemnation. These attacks are an affront to civilization and demonstrate a total lack of respect for the norms of international humanitarian law which cannot be tolerated. The militias which are intent on spreading terror among the civilian population of Sarajevo and are responsible for the artillery strikes can only be described as criminal bands.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“For all those reasons, it is necessary that the cease-fire hold and that disarmament be carried out as agreed. The international community has another important role to play in this process, with assistance at the regional and national levels in reorganizing the police force and the justice system, thus helping restore Somalia's political and administrative fabric. Let me conclude by expressing my Government's profound gratitude to all the countries that are contributing troops to UNOSOM II, to those providing humanitarian assistance and to those that are generously cooperating in programmes for the reconstruction of Somalia. S/PV.3334 40”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“The responsibility for settling the Situation lies primarily with the Somalis themselves; they need to redouble their efforts to overcome their differences and work together to rebuild their country on the basis set out in the recent Addis Ababa Agreements. My delegation agrees that in the allocation of international resources for reconstruction, priority should be given to areas where security is being restored. The parties to the conflict must find a way to put the process of national reconciliation and S/PV.3334 39 reconstruction on a firm footing. We applaud all efforts to that end, especially those being made by the region itself. The commitments entered into by the parties at Addis Ababa must be respected, and the spirit in which they were achieved must prevail.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“Through the resolution the Security Council has just adopted, the United Nations remains faithful to its commitment to Somalia and demonstrates its willingness to continue the tasks that were the reason for its original intervention in Somalia, including especially the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance to all those in need. The unusual situation in this country, reflected in the very serious fact that there is no central government, obliges UNOSOM II to remain under Chapter VII of the Charter. In that connection, we stress the need for the Operation to have at its disposal all the financing and military assets it needs to fulfil its mandate and effectively defend its personnel against armed attacks. But a continuing United Nations presence does not in itself resolve the conflict.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“Yet, like other members of the Council, we are gravely concerned by the apparent rearming of certain factions; the continued hostilities and banditry; the indicators that suggest that in recent months malnutrition levels have been on the rise in S/PV.3334 38 areas where conflict and a lack of security persist; and the continuing threats and attacks against persons engaged in humanitarian and peace-keeping efforts. For all those reasons, my delegation agrees with the Secretary-General's proposal for a new mandate for the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II). In our view, the new mandate will be more in keeping with the current situation in Somalia and with the capabilities and possibilities of the United Nations in this regard.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“Mr. CARDENAS (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): Let me begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your excellent work as President of the Council. My congratulations also go to Ambassador Kovanda, who ably guided the work of the Council last month. My delegation welcomes the comprehensive and timely report the Secretary-General has submitted on the item before us. The report refers to some encouraging elements, such as the positive efforts being made by the parties to the conflict, by the United Nations and by countries of the region to promote national reconciliation in Somalia, as well as the significant progress achieved in certain parts of the country, particularly outside Mogadishu, towards restoring order and towards reorganization.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“Finally, we appeal to the international community to contribute generously to the special trust fund to be established by the Secretary-General to finance the participation of additional observers from the African and other developing countries, thereby guaranteeing the broadest possible participation in this process, the culmination of efforts to build a united, democratic and non- racial South Africa. The international community has worked and will continue to work tirelessly towards this goal. Unreservedly and with determination, the Republic of Argentina has supported and will continue to support this effort with its own observers.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“We therefore appeal to all parties to consider the necessity of guaranteeing the complete safety of international observers and to help them fulfil their mandate. As to the extended mandate of UNOMSA, we should like to stress the need for it to coordinate the activities of international observers sent by the OAU, the European Union, the British Commonwealth, other intergovernmental organizations or Governments. This task is of paramount importance if we are to avoid duplication of effort and make the most efficient use possible of scant resources.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“For that reason, we join in the appeal to all the parties to cooperate with the efforts being made to put an end to the violence and to include all the political parties in the peace process. My delegation would like to praise the efforts of the United Nations Observer Mission in South Africa (UNOMSA) and the observers of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the European Union and the British Commonwealth to quell the violence in South Africa, and we hope that these efforts will be pursued. We believe that UNOMSA, relying on the positive experience of the United Nations in observing the electoral process, should be able to make a significant contribution to this process. This will be neither easy nor feasible, however, without the cooperation of the South African parties.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“We support the conclusions and recommendations contained in the report because we believe that it is absolutely necessary for the United Nations to continue to support the peace process underway in South Africa, a pivotal issue on which the international community has focused its attention over the past few years. This has had profound moral implications. The first democratic elections in South Africa will be held on 27 April. We are close to achieving our goal, but that is no easy task. We believe that the difficulties arise from three principal issues: the persistence of violence, the possible sabotage of the elections by certain political groups, and the severe time constraints on the preparations for the elections, especially as regards the registration and education of voters.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“Mr. CARDENAS (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): Once again, I should like to thank you, Sir, for the kind words of welcome which you extended earlier to Argentina and the other new members of the Security Council. We congratulate you on your skilled leadership of the Council. In conformity with tradition, we also congratulate Ambassador Li of China for his work last month. My delegation carefully read the excellent report submitted by the Secretary-General on the question of South Africa. It was prepared with the help of Mr. Brahimi and his colleagues, who have been kind enough to attend our meetings. The thoroughness. and lucidity of this document made it easier for the Council to act expeditiously in this matter.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“We - civilians and military alike - reiterate our readiness to continue to cooperate in complete unity, drawing our clear inspiration from Article 1 of the Charter.”
1993-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3203 (1993) · source
“I believe that this cruelty too will end, and that peace and tranquility will return once more", That is a shared dream. Today Anne Frank belongs to us all, thank God. She is of no particular religion or race. Hers is the voice of mankind, the interior voice of the conscience. The passage of time and delayed decisions worry us. Whatever the reason, the cost is counted in deaths and atrocities. Any delay is therefore inexplicable. It is time to cooperate firmly and consistently to restore peace to men and women who are defenceless but who live in hope. That is our commitment through the United Nations, the sole body able to put an end to an aggression that is an affront to us all. Ours must be concerted action as an international community determined to ensure peace and the rule of law.”
1993-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3203 (1993) · source
“Neighbouring peoples and countries of the former Yugoslavia are suffering economic and social effects the international community must also consider in terms of the norms of international coexistence and in the spirit of Article 50 of the Charter, In exercise of its sovereign rights, Argentina will study the implementation of additional, bilateral, measures. It is time to eliminate any possible sanctuary for crimes whose very nature disgusts mankind. Here the principal responsibility lies with the Security Council. It is time to put an end to the suffering of an innocent civilian population whose only sin is to profess a different religion. Half a century ago, Anne Frank wrote in her diary: "IT can feel the suffering of millions, but if I raise my eyes to heaven I believe everything will turn out all right.”
1993-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3203 (1993) · source
“The latest resolution sends a clear and forceful message to the side that continues to resort to the use of force in its attempt to violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Perhaps it is time also to consider making the aggressor responsible for the costs incurred by the United Nations in its efforts to secure peace: those efforts have been made necessary by repeated non-compliance with Security Council resolutions. This is, of course, without prejudice to other responsibilities the aggressor may bear. Any international conflict has unforeseeable consequences.”
1993-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3203 (1993) · source
“On behalf of my Government, I wish to express the firmest support for the peace plan presented by the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia, as announced by the Secretary-General in document S/25479, dated 26 March 1993, a plan which is in the context of the principle of the peaceful and negotiated settlement of disputes. The basis of that plan must be safeguarded before the plan becomes a theoretical exercise. The plan is the only option ready to hand for stopping the bloodshed and ending the tragedy. It is the only foundation on which we can build. It will not be -easy, but it will be impossible so long as military activity continues. We support the provisions of the Security Council's recent resolutions 819 (1993) and 820 (1993), and those of earlier related resolutions.”
1993-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3203 (1993) · source
“In order to avoid further loss of life and property, the Government of Argentina once again urges all the parties involved in the crisis to renew their efforts for a peaceful solution and to respect the territorial integrity of all the States of the, region. Let this be clear: authority over territory cannot be acquired by force. The prohibition of the use of force presupposes the elimination of conquest as grounds for claiming such authority. The refusal to recognize territorial acquisitions as a result of the use of force means total rejection of the legal validity of all acts by the occupier on the occupied territory.”
1993-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3203 (1993) · source
“At this time we wish to ask, like all those other countries that are generously contributing their troops in the former Yugoslavia for the cause of peace, that we be informed and listened to in respect of possible future action in the region. It is obvious that we have an abiding interest. As a specific contribution to the efforts aimed at allaying the human suffering, the Goverment of Argentina has informed the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina and of Croatia that my country, with the coordination of the International Red Cross, is prepared to receive orphans from both countries, and we are prepared to take charge of the travel arrangements and care of those children that have been afflicted by the violence and to bring them to Buenos Aires.”
1993-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3203 (1993) · source