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Chowdhury

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first: 1997-03-06
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“Yesterday's New York Times editorial on the looting of the Congo deserves our particular attention. With regard to the economic situation, we would like to underscore the appeal made by the team leader, Ambassador Levitte, about sending a message to the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank about the critical economic situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its close linkage to the peace process. We also believe that the process to set up the Congo River Basin Commission should be expedited. My final point relates to the preparation for the third phase of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC). With the recommendations of the mission to hand, we should now decide on concrete actions at our end.”
2001-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4323 (2001) · source
“It will require hard concessions, difficult compromises and, above all, a lot of pragmatism and courage. In our view, the security concerns of neighbours of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and related issues will need careful consideration. Given the sensitivity of the issues, we stress that the imperative of justice should be pursued, with the ultimate goal being healing past wounds and promoting reconciliation between societies. Fourthly, in view of the report of the Panel of Experts on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, all concerned should have to assume due responsibility and adopt measures to break the nexus between the illegal exploitation of the resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the continuation of the war.”
2001-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4323 (2001) · source
“Secondly, the message we received from the mission report is the imperative of the inter-Congolese dialogue. We expect the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to facilitate the dialogue as outlined in the Lusaka Agreement. The international community must come forward with the necessary support. This really is the key to peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Thirdly, with regard to the question of "negative forces", we would like to underline that, in pursuing the Lusaka Agreement and subsequent plans, the parties must take a realistic approach. We stress that the resolution of the most complex and intractable conflict of recent times will naturally require the most courageous decisions on the part of the leadership of the region.”
2001-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4323 (2001) · source
“We will not go into details, but look forward to interacting with our colleagues in shaping the action to be taken by the Council on this report. We recognize five major issues in the conflict on which our attention should be focused. The first is the withdrawal of foreign forces. This requirement under Council resolutions must be fulfilled by all the parties, as stressed by the mission, without any further delay, in a phased and orderly manner. We would like to emphasize that the monitoring of the withdrawal, the blocking of any security gaps and the protection of civilians are fundamentally important aspects to focus on. We understand the difficulties to be expected with regard to gaining a clear idea about the administrative arrangements to be set up in those areas.”
2001-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4323 (2001) · source
“I should like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open meeting. We appreciate the presence earlier this morning of the Secretary-General and the statement that he made. The Council mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo was very useful. It demonstrated the Council's commitment to pursuing peace and security in a proactive manner. The report introduced by Ambassador Levitte bears testimony to the fact that the Council could, by taking such an initiative, make a difference in the areas of conflict. Colleagues participating in the mission deserve our great appreciation for their individual and collective contributions. I would like to pay a special tribute to Ambassador Levitte for his leadership in this crucial undertaking of the Council. Bangladesh agrees with all the recommendations of the mission report.”
2001-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4323 (2001) · source
“Finally, we would like to underline that the Democratic Republic of the Congo should have full sovereignty over its national resources; exploitation, illegal or otherwise, by outside actors should not contribute to sustaining the war. The Council's purpose in pursuing the matter is to facilitate the peace process; it should take all appropriate measures to that end.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The fourth issue relates to further action by the Council. Any specific measures by the Council should follow consideration of the addendum to the report that the Panel will be requested to submit before the expiry of its extended mandate. The Panel will be expected to respond to the comments of those cited in the report, update its data and complete unfinished tasks in the remaining areas of investigation. Council action in terms of appropriate measures can follow only after conclusive evidence is available and after parties responsible for the illegal activities fail to take corrective measures or to comply with the Council's demands.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We support the Panel's recommendation that concerned countries should, as per international practice, declare to the United Nations Forum on Forests the origins of the timber that is being shipped from their seaports, as well as the certification documents of such timber. Timber and non-timber forest products coming from warring areas should be declared as "conflict timber and non- timber forest products". Similar positive steps may also be considered by the countries on the demand side. The Council's demand for such interim measures should extend to all actors involved in illegal activities: Governments, armed forces, individuals and public or private enterprises engaged directly or indirectly in the extraction, transport, import and export of resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317Resumption1 (2001) · source
“They include steps with regard to the import, export and transportation of certain minerals and financial transactions that have been put into question. Countries involved may also consider declaring an immediate moratorium on the supply of weapons and all military mate'riel to rebel groups operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A unique area of concern is conflict timber. The world is aware of conflict diamonds and other high value commodities. It is a revelation to us that plundering extends to such mass-volume products as timber and non-timber forest products.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The second issue is the definition of illegality. We have noted the Panel's definition of illegal exploitation. It has been stated that the definition does not seem to conform to the provisions of the Lusaka Agreement. There are questions on the legality or illegality of exploitation of resources in areas under rebel control. The question is relevant, as some of the rebel movements are signatories of the Lusaka Agreement. The third issue relates to an immediate response by the Council, concerned parties and Member States to the findings and recommendations. As an interim response, the Council should call for immediate cessation of the illegal exploitation of the mineral and other resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Panel recommends a number of steps that, we believe, Member States can take unilaterally at this stage.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The findings of the Panel in its present report should be examined, taking the views of concerned countries and other relevant parties fully into account. There are questions about the methodology used, about the quality of evidence and about the nature of the conclusions. In fact, the main purpose of today's meeting is to hear the various views. The Panel will do well if it can substantiate its conclusions against disclaimers offered. The findings and conclusions of such expert panels have serious implications for the objectives pursued by the Security Council. We stress that reports of panels of experts issued in the name of the United Nations should meet evidentiary standards and other relevant norms. A panel should, at the same time, be able to investigate and to submit its findings with absolute independence and objectivity.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Their comprehensive report and their findings and recommendations assume critical importance, particularly in view of the current forward movement in the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We shall limit our observations to five issues. The first is the findings and conclusions of the Panel. The Panel has concluded that the plundering of the resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues and that there is a clear linkage between illegal exploitation and the continuation of the war. If the conclusion is established beyond doubt, all concerned will have to assume due responsibility and take measures to break the nexus between the illegal exploitation of the resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the continuation of the war.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We have great pleasure in welcoming the Ministers of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Burundi, and the Special Envoy of Rwanda, who are with us today to discuss an issue of serious significance for peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ms. Safiatou Ba-N'Daw, Chairperson of the Panel of Experts on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and Other Forms of Wealth in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and her colleagues on the Panel - Mr. Francois Ekoko, Mr. Mel Holt, Mr. Henri Maire and Mr. Moustapha Tall - deserve our appreciation for their courage and commitment in pursuing the mandate given to them by the Council.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Bangladesh gives warm greetings to you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. We are confident that under your leadership and the United States leadership, we will have an effective presidency. We meet here against the backdrop of the horrendous murder in Bunia of six humanitarian personnel of the International Committee of the Red Cross. There can be no excuse for such heinous acts. My delegation conveys our sincere condolences to the bereaved families. We demand a prompt inquiry into the incident so that those responsible are brought to justice without delay.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We believe that, on a number of issues covered in both reports, the Council needs to undertake further discussions and analysis in the context of the recommendations, to see if, in the missions so far mandated, more could be done to implement them. We recommend that the Council presidency organize consultations on these aspects to make progress in moving from, as the Deputy Secretary-General said, intention to implementation.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“Here we would like to suggest that there should be increasing adherence to this Convention by the Member States. Perhaps we should begin with all Security Council members adhering to this Convention. We should also encourage closer coordination between the Department of Public Information and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations when setting up missions or when revising mandates, with the aim of disseminating relevant information targeted at the armed groups and the civilian population in the mission area, with a special focus on peace education and on the special protection needs of women, children and other vulnerable groups. To broaden its information base and understanding of the situation, the Council should interact more frequently with non-State actors, including civil society organizations involved in the mission area.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“First, in a situation of potential or actual conflict, the Council should encourage mediation through the appointment of special commissions or high-level personalities to look into the source of the dispute, build confidence and recommend practical solutions. Secondly, in a situation of widespread violations of international law resistant to the usual diplomatic initiatives, the Council should encourage the building of an international coalition in favour of peace, with a view to breaking the cycle of violence and, as appropriate, through preventive deployment. The Council should invite the General Assembly to pursue efforts to extend the scope of the legal protection provided in the 1994 Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“I will not speak at length on this area, because the Deputy Secretary-General covered it in her statement. Finally, I should like to make some comments about the general thrust of the present report, that is, reviewing the implementation of the recommendations made so far. In operative paragraph 1 of resolution 1296 (2000), the Council decided to proceed on a case-by- case basis, taking into account the particular circumstances, and reaffirmed its intention to consider the relevant recommendations of the first report of the Secretary-General. Therefore, in reviewing the implementation aspect, this context should be kept in mind. We would like to conclude by suggesting the following areas for consideration by the Council if an action is intended on the present report, which we would recommend.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) should also build expertise on access negotiations, drawing upon its experience. The fifth point concerns "hate" media campaigns. We agreed that issues of national sovereignty and freedom of the press constrain efforts to contain hate media campaigns in conflict situations. In reality, the practical modalities of actually shutting down hate media, though entirely desirable, are not quite apparent. That may prevent its inclusion in the mandate of peacekeeping operations. Short of that, the Council should give serious consideration to the regular integration in mission mandates of media-monitoring mechanisms for effectively monitoring, reporting and documenting the activities of hate media. The sixth point relates to the separation of armed elements.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“Extending protection to, securing a humanitarian space for, and providing unimpeded, timely, safe and sustained access to populations in need is of the utmost importance. In intra-State conflicts, due to the multiplicity of actors both on the warring sides and on the humanitarian side, an increasingly coordinated approach needs to be taken in obtaining and sustaining meaningful access. Access negotiations therefore should be conducted on the basis of common policies and criteria for engagement among aid workers. We fully support the idea of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee's developing a manual of broad guidelines on strategies for access negotiations which may be suitably adjusted to local situations.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“Bangladesh fully supports developments in this direction, including the setting up of the two International Criminal Tribunals, for the former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda, as well as the adoption of the Rome Statute. We also believe that national judiciary systems must be strengthened, as we are talking about in the case of setting up a special court in Sierra Leone. We believe that a lack of progress in that direction would send the wrong signal. The third point relates to the technical review of the impact of sanctions. As stated in the first report of the Secretary-General, a permanent technical review mechanism for the impact of sanctions on civilians is desirable. We would also underscore the importance of a pre-assessment of the humanitarian impact of sanctions. The fourth point is humanitarian access.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“Strengthening the system-wide early warning capacities of the United Nations, in regard not only to situations that could lead to full-scale conflicts, but also to impending humanitarian emergencies caused or exacerbated by the dynamics of the conflict, will go a long way towards ensuring a better understanding of protection needs. It would be useful to strengthen, and coordinate with, capacities that exist regionally. Secondly, I would like to touch on the issue of enhancing legal protection and enforcement and prosecution. Member States should be urged to ratify the major instruments of international humanitarian law and human rights law in order to enhance legal protection and facilitate prosecution of violations.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“The first relates to the issue of resources matching the mandate. As against the perception and expectation of protection created by the very presence of a peacekeeping operation, the mandate to protect civilians should be explicit and fully matched by the required resources. This observation has been made in paragraphs 62 and 63 of the report of the Brahimi Panel, with which my delegation fully agrees. Therefore an initial assessment of the protection needs of the civilian population in the mission area and in resource planning will be crucial.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“In paragraph 69 of the first report, the Secretary-General acknowledges the leading role of the Council in devising an overall approach to crisis resolution and in encouraging close cooperation and coordination between all components of the United Nations system, regional forces, donors and non-State actors. It is important to examine in this context the modalities that the Council has at its disposal to carry out that role. Recommendation 11 of the present report mentions the monthly meetings between the Presidents of the General Assembly and of the Security Council. We believe that that consultation can be more effectively utilized as an important input for the Council's consideration of the items on its monthly agendas. I should now like to address some specific issues covered in these two reports of the Secretary-General.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“We look forward to the outcome of the ongoing work on prevention taking place in various forums, and in particular to the Secretary-General's report on prevention that is due next month. The second theme is that of coordination with other actors. The protection of civilians being a complex and multi-layered process involving multiple entities, effective cooperation and coordination with regional and intergovernmental organizations is very important. We support the observation contained in paragraph 68 of the first report (S/l999/957) of the Secretary-General that the United Nations is the only international Organization with the reach and authority to end the plight of civilians in conflicts.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“We would like to begin by commenting on what we consider to be the two overarching themes for the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The first relates to prevention and a culture of peace. Prevention is at the heart of protection, and this has been made amply clear in paragraph 8 of the present report and in paragraph 29 of the first report of the Secretary- General. The preventive capacity of the Organization must be enhanced. At the same time, Member States need to take steps to inculcate values of peace, tolerance and harmony - conditions that contribute to longer-term prevention. Two years ago, the General Assembly adopted a Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace, which should be reflected in the activities of the Organization at the national, regional and global levels.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“First of all, I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting under this format, in which non-members of the Council can also participate and contribute their ideas to the Council's consideration of this important issue. We thank Deputy Secretary-General Louise Fre'chette for her very important statement, and particularly for her focus on the question of implementing the various recommendations contained in both the first and the current report of the Secretary- General. We also thank the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson, for her statement and for her presence here, and in particular for her bringing in the human rights perspective, which is the bedrock of protection.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“Let me conclude by joining Ambassador Lavrov and Ambassador Shen in proposing that a mission of the Security Council be undertaken to Kosovo with an appropriate mandate to look into the developments that have been undertaken and those that are expected in the coming months.”
2001-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4309 (2001) · source
“We welcome, as I said, the efforts being made for the return of the Kosovo Serbs. We would also like to mention here that we had requested earlier a report on the completion of mandate by Ambassador Henrik Amneus. We had made that request both in informal consultations and in formal meetings, and we have not received any response, either from Ambassador Amneus or from the Secretariat in this regard. We would therefore like to reiterate that request through you, Sir, so that action may be taken on the presentation of that report to us. Finally, we would like to mention that we are encouraged to hear the information about the economic reconstruction efforts, particularly on tax collection and infrastructure-building. We believe that these are very positive developments and should be welcomed by all of us.”
2001-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4309 (2001) · source
“We believe that the support extended by President Kostunica for the establishment of the legal framework and his call on the Kosovo Serbs to participate in the process are very important and will contribute towards an effective preparation of that document. I will now talk about the point relating to the missing persons. There are about 3,000 Kosovars missing, and one-third of them are Serbs. We believe that the support that President Kostunica has given in this regard to Mr. Haekkerup is very important. The idea of a joint committee needs to be pursued and, we believe, should be established as soon as possible. We would like to make a request to the Council that it support this idea of a joint committee, which is to be established to look into the issue of missing persons and detainees.”
2001-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4309 (2001) · source
“I believe that very closely linked with this process is the return of the Kosovars to Kosovo and their being able to participate. In particular we underline the importance of the return of the Kosovo Serbs. We would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the civil administration and institution- building pillars of UNMIK for doing their best to organize the elections in an effective manner. We would like to also mention that the legal framework for the provisional self-government that is being prepared should also be drafted with the participation of all communities. We believe that this is an important element that should not be missed. We would also like to mention that, as has been reiterated by UNMIK, the rights and interests of all communities need to be reflected in that legal framework.”
2001-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4309 (2001) · source
“I think that it will open up opportunities for the resolution of many of the outstanding issues. I will come back later to some of the points that were discussed during that meeting on 5 April, including the issue of missing persons and detainees. Let me at this point also mention that the information that we have received from Mr. Guehenno on the preparations for the elections is very important. Mr. Haekkerup briefed us last month on the preparations, not only of the legal framework, but also of the elections and the arrangements being made for the elections. From Mr. Guehenno we have now heard in particular about the call made by UNMIK to all communities to register and participate in the elections. We believe that this is a very key aspect of holding free and fair elections with the participation of all communities.”
2001-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4309 (2001) · source
“We find Under- Secretary-General Guehenno's briefing very useful, as the President himself has mentioned, particularly in the context of his visit to the region. Following the practice that the President is trying to institute in these meetings, I will pick some of the points that Mr. Guehenno has mentioned and try to reflect on those. The first point relates to the contact between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). I think that the 5 April meeting between the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Haekkerup, and President Kostunica is a milestone meeting. I believe that it has made a remarkable difference in the manner in which UNMIK operations are being undertaken.”
2001-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4309 (2001) · source
“So we come to the Council requesting action on our text, feeling frustrated that it was not possible for us to take action on the broad-based draft resolution which was negotiated and which emerged this evening. We hope that the proposal contained in our text, for the establishment of a mechanism for the protection of Palestinian civilians, will receive the broadest support from the Council, and we hope that the Council will be able to act in such a manner that the safety, security and protection of the Palestinian civilians are ensured.”
2001-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4305 (2001) · source
“In that situation, in order to be able to take a Council decision in time for the conclusion of the Arab summit, the Non-Aligned Movement caucus requested of the presidency of the Council that a vote be taken on the draft resolution originally proposed by the non-aligned caucus. That is the draft resolution which I referred to, and which is contained in document S/2001/270. Members of the Non-Aligned Movement caucus fully cooperated with other members of the Council to reach agreement on the text, which was negotiated over long hours. We had approached those negotiations in good faith and in total transparency. We had shown flexibility time and again to accommodate the views of all sides, the basic intention being that this observer force proposal would have the broadest possible support in the Council.”
2001-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4305 (2001) · source
“We thought the text which had emerged after all those hours of negotiations had the possibility of broad-based support. We worked until five o'clock this morning, and we have been working since then. When the text, which had seemed to have such a broad base of support, was ready, we were hopeful that action would be taken this evening, so that, even if the summit had started in Amman, the leaders would benefit from the text for the final day of the summit, tomorrow. Late in the evening, we were advised that it was not possible for us to agree on action on the text which we had worked out.”
2001-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4305 (2001) · source
“We thought this exercise would articulate broad support in the Council for the role of the United Nations, and that of the Secretary-General, on the Middle East question and on the question of Palestine. We thought it would also send an appropriate message from the Council to the Arab summit so that the Arab leaders who are directly involved in the issues could be engaged in the matter. Also, of course, our objective was to take action on the draft resolution by Sunday so that the Arab summit, which started today, could benefit from the action of the Council. The Non-Aligned Movement caucus was hopeful from the beginning that it would be possible to work out a text which would command the broad support of the Council. Such a text was drawn up this afternoon, and the Non-Aligned Movement caucus was ready for action.”
2001-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4305 (2001) · source
“That is why the timeframe of the Arab summit for action on the draft text was absolutely essential. Time and again the Non-Aligned Movement had made that point very clear to our colleagues with whom we were engaged in negotiations on a draft text. Intensive negotiations had been taking place for the past five days. The non-aligned caucus and our European colleagues, subsequently joined by the United States, had engaged in long hours of consultations and negotiations on the text. And, to show our good faith, we set aside our own text, and worked on the European text, hoping that broad-based positive support for that agreed text would be possible. That was one of the main objectives of our work.”
2001-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4305 (2001) · source
“During that exercise we also had in mind the Arab Summit scheduled to take place in Amman on 27 and 28 March. We emphasized time and again that it was necessary for the Security Council to act on the proposal for an observer force before the commencement of the Summit. This subject 4 the protection of Palestinian civilians - is one of the items on the agenda of the Arab summit; the Arab leaders were looking forward to our action. The draft resolution had contained a mandate for the Secretary-General to undertake consultations with the parties on the issues appearing in the draft resolution, and we had thought that while he was in Amman to attend the Arab summit it would be appropriate for him to receive the Council's mandate to start his consultations with the parties concerned.”
2001-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4305 (2001) · source
“We in the Non-Aligned Movement caucus have been anxious to work on that text with the support of the other members of the Council. In that context, we received with an open mind a draft resolution submitted by the four European countries members of the Council. That text attempted to broaden the scope for support of the idea of a protection force for Palestinian civilians. As I said, with an open mind and in good faith, the Non-Aligned Movement caucus engaged in the negotiations on the European text, providing our own ideas and suggestions. Our objective was to prepare and articulate a draft that would have the broadest possible support of the Council. We believed that if an observer force were to be established, it had to have the broadest support of the Council.”
2001-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4305 (2001) · source
“After the open debate held by the Council, in which not only the members of the Security Council but also a large number of the Members of the United Nations not members of the Council participated, and at which the issue of establishing a United Nations observer force for the protection of Palestinian civilians emerged as the single most important point made by delegations in their statements, the non- aligned caucus of the Security Council decided to revive its own draft resolution and submitted, on 20 March, a text containing appropriate adjustments for the establishment of a United Nations observer force for the protection of Palestinian civilians. That proposal was ultimately "put in blue" and was made available to the members of the Council on 23 March.”
2001-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4305 (2001) · source
“Subsequently, the Arab League and the Non-Aligned Movement made a request to hold an urgent meeting of the Security Council to consider establishing a United Nations force for the protection of Palestinian civilians, which was in line with what the Non-Aligned Movement caucus had proposed earlier, in December.”
2001-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4305 (2001) · source
“From then on, this issue has been of primary importance to the Non-Aligned Movement and the Arab Group, and in the minds of the general membership of the United Nations. In December, the non-aligned caucus made a proposal to send a United Nations observer force to the region so that the ongoing violence there, which still continues, could be contained. That force was meant to ensure the safety and security of Palestinian civilians. It was, however, not possible for the Council to adopt that proposal or a draft resolution to that effect.”
2001-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4305 (2001) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting and for deciding to organize it in order to take action on the proposal submitted by the non-aligned caucus of the Security Council. It is my distinct honour to submit the draft resolution on this subject contained in document S/2001/270 on behalf of the members of the Non- Aligned Movement caucus - Colombia, Jamaica, Mali, Mauritius, Singapore and Tunisia - and on behalf of my own delegation, Bangladesh. The subject being taken up for action today has been before us for quite some time. Members of the Council will recall that on 7 October 2000 we in the Council adopted resolution 1322 (2000), which called for the cessation of violence and condemned the excessive use of force against Palestinian civilians.”
2001-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4305 (2001) · source
“President Kostunica declared during his visit to Sarajevo that he would defend the Dayton Agreement and expressed his desire to normalize relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this connection, we would like to know more about the High Representative's contacts with Belgrade.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“The Council extended the mandate of the mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina until 21 June 2001, against the backdrop of visible and encouraging signs of progress in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Special Representative Jacques Klein had, against the backdrop of the positive developments last year, suggested that the end of 2002 should be the target date for the completion of core mandates of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We would like to know how Mr. Petritsch sees the possibility of meeting the objectives of the implementation of the Framework Agreement and the conclusion of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. My second question concerns relations with Belgrade. The changes in the political landscape in the Balkans last year had raised hopes for a speedier implementation of the Dayton Agreement.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“Petritsch stressed, the work must not be left half done. Third, refugee return. The progress in refugee return has been very slow. We have noted 67,000 minority returns over the past year; a modest 26,000 more than in 1999. The fact that returns have taken place in several localities is a good sign. It is encouraging to note that returns have picked up this year. However, it is worrying that five years after the war there is still about a quarter of a million people outside the borders, and three-quarters of a million remain internally displaced. The return of refugees, as the High Representative underlined, has to be facilitated by targeted programmes, including for the creation of economic opportunities to make them sustainable. In conclusion, I would like to ask two questions.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“It is a matter of serious concern that at a time when State and entity-level governments are being formed through a democratic process, moves are being made to undermine the peace process. In this context, we denounce the unilateral decision to establish Croat self-rule by the so-called Croat National Congress. The second question is that of the economy. The consolidation of peace in that war-ravaged country will depend largely on the recovery of its economy. We have noted the measures taken by the High Representative to address matters within his competence. The Bosnian economy is extremely fragile. It is plagued by too many factors, and the unemployment rate is between 40 and 50 per cent. We encourage the international community to further strengthen its efforts to help the economy to recover. As Mr.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“The entity parliaments should engage, without wasting time, in the debate on amendments to their respective Constitutions. The setting up of the Independent Judicial Commission last December represented important progress. As we all know, establishing the rule of law and good governance is at the core of the socio- economic challenges facing Bosnia and Herzegovina. We have followed the recent conclusion of the special relationship agreement between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republika Srpska. The agreement should be consistent with the Peace Agreement and supportive of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The High Representative will have all our support in addressing the matter.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“He should have the fullest support of the local authorities and the international community in implementing the decision as soon as possible. We have noted the progress made and the difficulties encountered in implementing measures in the three key areas identified by the Peace Implementation Council last May: consolidation of institutions, refugee return and economic reforms. I turn first to the question of institutions. The 11 November general elections, which the Council had welcomed, marked a significant development. For the first time since the signing of the Peace Agreement, the moderate forces established their majority. The establishment of Constitutional Commissions is a major achievement. It is important that the constituent peoples and others be protected against discrimination.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source