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Chowdhury

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first: 1997-03-06
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“Nonetheless, the Mission noted several examples of more positive relations between communities at the local level. Discussions at this level are less politically charged and focus on practical modes of cooperation. Efforts to promote cooperation and interface between ethnic communities at the local level, including the establishment of multi-ethnic municipal councils, administrative boards and rapid-impact employment projects, could foster peaceful coexistence. "The civil and voter registration processes in Kosovo, in view of the forthcoming municipal elections, have just begun. It is unfortunate, however, that all factions of the Kosovo Serb community have chosen not to participate in this process, due to the current lack of physical security and freedom of movement.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source
“"To ensure an organized, expeditious and sustainable return, significant resources will be required in order to create appropriate conditions for the returnees by increasing Kosovo's absorbing capacity. "The recent participation of the Serbs as observers in the Joint Interim Administrative Structures, including the Kosovo Transitional Council and the Interim Administrative Council, is encouraging and hopefully will lead to their full participation and a larger representation of non-Albanians in the Structures. Bosniac and Roma representatives, however, have yet to join the Transitional Council. At the same time, the Mission noted that a major effort by the international presences and long-term nurturing will be necessary to achieve progress in reconciliation.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source
“The multi-ethnic and gender-sensitive Kosovo Police Service development programme and the OSCE-led Kosovo Police School should serve as models for future institutions in Kosovo. The Mission was appreciative of the fact that human rights education and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) awareness are part of UNMIK's police curriculum. "While noting the serious staffing constraints faced by UNMIK in civil administration and police, the Mission recognizes the significant imbalance in wages between its locally recruited civil service staff and the rest of the Kosovo population (a similar situation exists in United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor operations). It feels that both issues should be pursued through the appropriate General Assembly process.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source
“Given its urgency, the Mission undertook to report that support to the Council. "The lack of an effective and unbiased rule of law in Kosovo was a recurring theme at many of the Mission's meetings. The Mission notes that UNMIK's intention to recruit international judges and prosecutors and their staff to work alongside their local counterparts will be critical to redress the perceived culture of impunity which currently undermines the judicial system. If UNMIK is to increase the effectiveness of the Kosovo judiciary, substantial voluntary assistance, both in personnel and material resources, is required. As regards the lack of sufficient policing resources, it is imperative for UNMIK to continue accelerating its training programmes for the Kosovo Police Service.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source
“Regarding possibilities for reconciliation, there have been some positive signs, such as the general apology issued by the Serb community of Orahovac and the subsequent declaration from the Kosovo Albanian community at Orahovac inviting Serbs to stay and to cooperate in the future development of the community. "Progress towards peaceful coexistence remains fragile. The painful issues of all missing persons and detainees, continuing violence, and the return of internally displaced persons and refugees continue to be major impediments to reconciliation and undermine the efforts to create a climate of tolerance and security. The Mission noted the strong support of the different ethnic communities for the appointment of a special envoy for detainees and missing persons.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source
“Despite a steady improvement in the overall level of violence and criminality, attacks against minorities continue and special measures of protection must constantly be maintained. KFOR's continued assistance in protecting minorities and joint security operations with UNMIK police thus remain vital. "Inadequate physical, social and economic security remains a major concern. Lack of freedom of movement, access to education, health care, social services and employment hampers the return of internally displaced persons, primarily Serbs and the Roma, and significantly impedes the integration of ethnic minorities into public life.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source
“I also thank, on behalf of the mission, the Secretariat staff who accompanied the mission for their wonderful support for our work. I shall now read out section IV of the report (5/2000/363), entitled "Findings of the Mission". "Since its deployment on 13 June 1999, UNMIK has made significant progress in implementing Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). The full and effective implementation of the Security Council's mandate requires sustained effort by UNMIK and KFOR and the full participation of local communities, which in turn demand active engagement of and support by the international community. All ethnic communities expressed a desire to live in peace together, but due to the recent violent conflict they are still deeply divided and the healing will require a long time.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source
“The mission would therefore ask that necessary steps be taken in this regard by the Secretariat and contributing countries with absolute seriousness and urgency. I will read out verbatim the section on the findings of the mission in order for the Council to comprehend fully the areas, both general and specific, which will require its subsequent attention. Before I do so, let me take this opportunity to convey our sincere thanks to the Government of Italy for making excellent arrangements for our transportation to Kosovo and our return from Rome. On behalf of the mission, I would like to convey our special thanks, and would request the Permanent Representative of Italy, Ambassador Vento, to convey this to his Government.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source
“This issue was highlighted, in particular, in the mission's meetings with families and communities that had been going through agony for months. Given the urgency of the situation, the mission felt that it was important to bring the matter regarding the appointment of a special envoy for missing persons and detainees to the attention of the Security Council. The return of internally displaced persons and refugees presents another impediment to this process, and needs to be addressed with caution and understanding. The shortage in meeting the staffing requirements for both the civil administration and the civilian police was recognized by the mission as a serious constraint for UNMIK operations.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source
“The mission made use of every possible opportunity to send a strong message to the ethnic communities to reject all violence, to promote stability, safety and security and to cooperate fully with UNMIK in the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). We are pleased to say that the mission's message was taken seriously, with the full understanding that a multi-ethnic society presents the best hope for the people of Kosovo. The upcoming municipal election and the civilian and voter registration process, which commenced during the visit of the Mission, will be a major challenge for the United Nations in Kosovo in the coming months. The issue of missing persons and detainees has emerged as one of the major impediments to reconciliation and peaceful coexistence.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source
“The spirit of the staff of the international civil and security presences in Kosovo is very high, and the mission was extremely impressed by their teamwork and collaboration. In the section on the activities of the mission, the report provides details, and I would recommend that Council members pay close attention to them. A return to normalcy is gradually taking place in Kosovo. Economic activities are slowly picking up. However, the security situation poses a major and continuing challenge to UNMIK and KFOR. During the visit of the mission, a few violent incidents took place, making us comprehend better the reality of the situation. In its interaction with the ethnic communities, the mission could sense the clear desire of people to live together in peace and engage in economic reconstruction and the restitution of law and order.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source
“Council members were able to realize, possibly for the first time, the magnitude of the task of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) as we stepped through the programme, with each element bringing out a new dimension of UNMIK's work. As I said at concluding press conference in Pristina and elsewhere, the Security Council could not have envisaged such wide-ranging involvement of the United Nations in Kosovo when it adopted resolution 1244 (1999). Every day brings a new challenge, or the resurfacing of one tackled earlier. The leadership of UNMIK and of KFOR is engaged seriously in addressing these challenges with the determination and promptness that the occasion demands.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source
“We had an opportunity to have a series of in-depth discussions and interactions with various key people from the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Kosovo Force (KFOR), in addition to those with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Bernard Kouchner, and the Commander of the Kosovo Force, General Juan Ortufio. We believe that the intensity of the visit and the tightness of the programme, accompanied by the richness of inputs, yielded very good results in terms of the objectives of the mission. Future missions of the Security Council could surely benefit from this experience. The situation in Kosovo is extremely complex. Equally complex is the process of implementation of resolution 1244 (1999).”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source
“It is a great honour for me to present to the Security Council the report of the Council mission on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999), which visited Kosovo from 27 to 29 April this year. The report is in four sections, comprising the terms of reference of the mission, its composition, its activities and summary of meetings and, finally, the findings of the mission. It has 36 paragraphs, contained in these sections. From the moment of the mission's arrival in Kosovo, its programme was very full and intense. It undertook a series of meetings with key actors, on-site visits to a number of places and encounters with representatives of various ethnic communities. The mission criss-crossed Kosovo, from north to south and east to west, from Mitrovica to Prizren and from anilane to Djakovica, with Pristina as its hub.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source
“Finally, I should again like to express our deep appreciation to the High Representative for all the initiatives that he has taken and for his very significant statement and report with regard to the implementation of the Dayton Accord.”
2000-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4136 (2000) · source
“The point made by the High Representative regarding the Government's task of creating an enabling environment, so that investors can invest without going through a maze of bureaucracy, is very important and should receive our full support. I should like to make one final comment, regarding institution-building. We believe that this is a very important aspect to be borne in mind. As the High Representative said, Bosnia and Herzegovina must become a cohesive State with central State structures that exercise real power. We believe that the independence of the judiciary and the setting up of institutions to ensure the rule of law are very important in that regard.”
2000-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4136 (2000) · source
“We are happy to note that, as a result of the municipal elections on 8 April, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as the High Representative has said, the political landscape is perceived to have become much more pluralistic, and we welcome that. On the subject of refugees and internally displaced persons, we are very happy that decisive action has been taken by the High Representative and that the issue of refugees and internally displaced persons and of their return has become what he calls an achievable reality. We are very happy to learn about the collaboration of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the United Nations International Police Task Force in that regard. We convey our appreciation to them for that.”
2000-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4136 (2000) · source
“His office has already taken laudable initiatives in drafting laws on restitution, various privatization schemes, the investigation and prosecution of corruption cases and privatization and reform in the banking sector, which are worth noting and should be appreciated. We are also pleased to note that continued improvements have been seen in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the implementation of the decisions of the Human Rights Chamber and the recommendations of the Ombudsperson. We urge the entities, which are still being slow in implementing recent decisions of the human rights institutions, to redouble their efforts for compliance. We also note from the report that efforts to develop the capacity of civil society, including non-governmental organizations, to address human rights issues have continued.”
2000-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4136 (2000) · source
“We also agree with him that it is imperative that diminishing resources be concentrated to maximum effect. I think that that is a very important point, and we are very pleased to hear about the three areas that he has identified: economic reform, the return of refugees and internally displaced persons and the consolidation of the institutions. I believe that this prioritization of focused action is very important, and I would like to support him fully in that regard. We have noted with keenness the initiatives that the High Representative is taking to boost economic activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2000-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4136 (2000) · source
“We are very pleased that at one point the High Representative imposed the State Border Service on the region so as to establish law and order. The pace of the implementation of the Dayton Peace Accord needs to be accelerated, and we hope that our discussion today will produce some guidelines in that direction. Much of the success of the efforts will depend upon the seriousness of the authorities, as we have just mentioned. Compliance and active participation by all will determine, to a large extent, how much political influence we - the Security Council, and the international community in general - will be able to exert, and how keen our involvement will be in the reconstruction efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Here, we take full account of Mr. Petritsch's mention of the donor fatigue setting in with regard to Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2000-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4136 (2000) · source
“Petritsch presented to the Secretary- General for circulation to us on the implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina. The appearance before the Security Council last November of the joint Presidency and the reaffirmation in the New York Declaration of the commitment to the Dayton Peace Accord were significant steps. But we are dismayed to hear from the High Representative that the implementation of the Declaration has been disappointing. The chief reason appears to be a lack of sufficient political will and motivation. As Mr. Petritsch has said, they are far from ready for the implementation of that Declaration. We are disappointed to hear that, but I believe that, in Bosnia, that is the reality.”
2000-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4136 (2000) · source
“The thorough, engaging and very sobering presentation which has just been made by Mr. Wolfgang Petritsch forces me to set aside my prepared speech. I believe that this is a very special presentation that Mr. Petritsch has made. His thoughts are very poignant and full of implications, not only for Bosnia and Herzegovina but also for the whole region. On 22 March we had an open briefing on Bosnia and Herzegovina, at which of course we did not have the privilege of listening to Mr. Petritsch, but we had a fairly good exchange on the current issues regarding that country. We very much appreciate Mr. Petritsch's briefing. I will touch on a few points from his speech. But we also appreciate the detailed report, the printed report which Mr.”
2000-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4136 (2000) · source
“It is heartening to note that the General Assembly's Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations has considered the recommendations. While looking forward to the next report of the Secretary- General on the issue under consideration, we affirm our intention to support the draft resolution.”
2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source
“We reiterate our support for the issue of incorporating measures relating to the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants, particularly child soldiers, in the mandates of United Nations peacekeeping operations. The incorporation of a mass media component, a novel approach in our opinion, should also be useful in many situations. It is equally important to provide training to personnel on international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law, as well as in negotiation and communication skills, cultural awareness and civil-military coordination. We welcome the Council's decision to set up an informal working group on a temporary basis on the general issues of sanctions, and support its consideration of the recommendations contained in the Secretary- General's report.”
2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source
“Bangladesh supports the focus on situations where refugees, internally displaced persons and other sections of the civilian population are deliberately placed in vulnerable situations. We need to improve the security of refugee camps so that armed elements cannot threaten the situation there. The need for United Nations peacekeeping missions to include a media component to disseminate information relevant to their purpose and mission is a welcome proposal. We support the consideration given to the appropriateness of temporary security zones and safe corridors for the protection of civilians and the delivery of emergency assistance.”
2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source
“It is perhaps no wonder that in the draft resolution, while considering ways to provide for the protection of civilians, steps have been considered to address the relevant issues on a case-by-case basis and as appropriate. From this point of departure, we see it address the special protection needs of women, children and other vulnerable groups, including refugees and internally displaced persons. The mention of the existing legal framework, including the Charter, international humanitarian law and human rights and refugee law, although considered inadequate, appears to be comprehensive. We support enhancing the capacity of the United Nations for rapid deployment in conflict situations. We also support preventive deployment, which can be an effective action to prevent an impending crisis.”
2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source
“The draft resolution is on a subject which is of a somewhat evolving nature in the sense that the nature of the conflict, changing as it does, defines the protection needs of the civilians. We feel that the experience of the United Nations in dealing with situations of armed conflict has also changed, for various reasons. This only shows that the task of defining Council action in meeting the needs of civilians in armed conflict will have to evolve over time. Therefore, one set of steps cannot be considered a panacea for all situations. Having said that, we do feel that some commonalities exist between the protection needs of civilians in differing situations of armed conflict, and that they could be effectively addressed. Our support for the draft resolution is based on that premise.”
2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source
“Kellenberger, and we thank him for his comprehensive statement touching upon important aspects of the issues of the protection of civilians. The presence of the Secretary-General at the outset of our debate today is very much appreciated, and we believe his statement also effectively drew attention to the subject under discussion. Since the debate we had on the report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, issued last September, the subject has received increasing attention in the Council's work. We consider today's deliberations to be the culmination of that initiative in that there is now a draft resolution based on the recommendations of the Secretary-General contained in that report.”
2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source
“It is a great pleasure to see you, Sir, chairing this important meeting of the Council on the subject to which your personal commitment, your country's proactive interest and the dedication of the Canadian delegation are well known. For some time now we have been pleased to see the Council's engagement in the humanitarian aspects of issues before it. Today's open meeting is a sequel to that, and we are happy to participate in the debate. I will take this opportunity, if you will allow me, Sir, to thank you personally for your very gracious words of appreciation for Bangladesh's presidency of the Council last month. We acknowledge the presence of the new president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mr.”
2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source
“They have been very, very supportive and helpful. I extend to all of them sincere thanks from my side and from my team. The meeting rose at 10.50 am.”
2000-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4123 (2000) · source
“In favour: Argentina, Bangladesh, Canada, China, France, Jamaica, Malaysia, Mali, Namibia, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Tunisia, Ukraine, 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 1293 (2000). 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. Before adjourning the meeting, I should like to note that this is the last formal meeting to take place under the current presidency of Bangladesh. I take this opportunity formally to thank everyone, and particularly the support services - the Secretariat, the interpreters and the summary writers.”
2000-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4123 (2000) · source
“The Security Council will now resume its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraphs 28 and 30 of resolution 1284 (1999) and paragraph 5 of resolution 1281 (1999), document S/2000/208. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2000/266, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/2000/266) 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. A vote was taken by Show of hands.”
2000-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4123 (2000) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.30 am.”
2000-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4122 (2000) · source
“"The Security Council expresses its support for the newly elected Government of Guinea-Bissau and encourages the new authorities to develop and to implement programmes devised to consolidate peace and national reconciliation. The Council calls on the international community to support the Government's three-month transitional programme, pending the organization of a new round-table conference. The Council agrees with the comment made by the Secretary-General, in paragraph 24 of his report, to the effect that sustained support of the international community is crucial for the consolidation of the progress achieved so far, and for helping Guinea-Bissau lay a durable foundation for a better life for its people." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2000/ll.”
2000-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4122 (2000) · source
“"The Security Council welcomes the swearing in of President Kumba Yala on 17 February 2000 and the return to constitutional and democratic order in Guinea-Bissau following the holding of free and fair presidential and legislative elections. The Council affirms that all concerned, particularly the former military junta, elections, as part of the Abuja Accord (S/ 1998/ 1028, annex). "The Security Council encourages all concerned in Guinea-Bissau to work together closely in a spirit of tolerance to strengthen democratic values, to protect the rule of law, to depoliticize the army and to safeguard human rights. The Council supports the efforts made by the Government of Guinea-Bissau to redefine the role of the military in Guinea-Bissau in accordance with the rule of law and democracy.”
2000-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4122 (2000) · source
“It congratulates the Representative of the Secretary-General, the staff of the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNOGBIS) and the Members of the United Nations for all they have done to assist the people of Guinea-Bissau in this task. The Council also thanks the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP), Member States which contributed to the trust fund established to support the activities of UN OGBIS and the Friends of the Secretary-General for Guinea-Bissau for their contributions to consolidating peace and stability in Guinea-Bissau.”
2000-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4122 (2000) · source
“The Security Council will now resume its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. 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 has considered the report of the Secretary-General of 24 March 2000 on developments in Guinea-Bissau (S/2000/250). "The Security Council pays tribute to the people of Guinea-Bissau for the success of the transitional process which has led to the organization of free, fair and transparent elections.”
2000-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4122 (2000) · source
“There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The next meeting of the Security Council to continue the consideration of the item on the agenda will take place immediately following the adjournment of the present meeting. The meeting rose at 11.25 am.”
2000-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4121 (2000) · source
“The supportive role of the Council is indeed essential in this context. As the Secretary-General mentioned in his report, Guinea-Bissau today represents a case in which the United Nations, with full cooperation from national actors and support from the international community, has made a meaningful contribution at a modest cost. In conclusion, Bangladesh would like to congratulate the people of Guinea-Bissau on their successful transition to democracy. We would also like to thank the Economic Community of West African States and its current Chairman, President Konare of Mali, as well as the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries for their constructive role in this regard. I now resume my function as the President of the Council and give the floor to Mr. Prendergast to make any comments that he might like to make at this stage.”
2000-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4121 (2000) · source
“We also welcome the focused attention being given to the issues related to women and children. Since the challenge now faced by Guinea-Bissau is to consolidate peace, stability and democracy, the role of the United Nations in that country is also changing. The transition from peacekeeping to peace-building has been signified by the revised mandate of UNOGBIS approved by the Council on 10 March 2000. However, we believe it is still too early to be complacent. As the report makes clear, the situation remains precarious. The military maintains a high public posture. The continuing circulation of small arms compounds the security situation. The United Nations and the international community have to remain vigilant and supportive. We have to watch out for any moves to offset the process of institutionalizing democracy in Guinea-Bissau.”
2000-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4121 (2000) · source
“I shall now make a brief statement in my capacity as the representative of Bangladesh. I join my colleagues in thanking Under- Secretary-General Kieran Prendergast for his presentation this morning. Let me also thank the Secretary-General for his report on recent developments in Guinea-Bissau. Indeed, there have been positive developments. The post-conflict transitional process in Guinea-Bissau, as envisaged in the Abuja Accord, has come to an end with the formation of a broad-based Government and the inauguration of a pluralist parliament in the country. We are encouraged to note that human rights as well as the humanitarian situation in Guinea-Bissau continue to improve. The United Nations Peace-building Support Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNOGBIS) and Mr. Nana- Sinkam are playing a very useful role in this regard.”
2000-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4121 (2000) · source
“I thank Mr. Prendergast for his briefing and introduction of the report of the Secretary- General. I will now give the floor to the members of the Council.”
2000-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4121 (2000) · source
“The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Kiernan Prendergast, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Prendergast 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. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on developments in Guinea-Bissau, document 5/2000/250. At this meeting the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr.”
2000-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4121 (2000) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Guinea-Bissau to the United Nations 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. Da Gama (Guinea-Bissau) took a seat at the Council table.”
2000-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4121 (2000) · source
“I thank Ms. Bellamy for her comments. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The next meeting of the Security Council to continue consideration of the item on the agenda will be fixed in consultation with the members of the Council. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 4.35 p.m.”
2000-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4120Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Taking into account the various statements made in the course of today's meeting, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Ms. Carol Bellamy, Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund, to respond to some of the issues raised in statements made this morning and this afternoon. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Ms. Bellamy to take a seat at the Council table and to make her statement.”
2000-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4120Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Before concluding, I would like to draw the Council's attention to another, often forgotten, dimension of the humanitarian situation which we are discussing today, and that is the important question of prisoners of war and persons unaccounted for in Iraq. Over the last decade, the matter has reached a serious point and needs urgent resolution to ameliorate the untold suffering of the large number of affected families, not only in Kuwait but in a number of other countries, including mine. We would like to see the high-level coordinator on this matter, Ambassador Yuli M. Vorontsov, recently appointed by the Secretary-General, make progress in bringing this tragic situation to a close. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council.”
2000-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4120Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The Council owes it to itself to address the problem of the devastating impact of the sanctions regime on the people of Iraq and to do everything possible through effective measures on its part to alleviate the suffering and improve the humanitarian situation in that country. We in the Council have to get our act together and take some constructive steps in this regard. The important decision which the Council took on the question of Iraqi pilgrims to the Hajj last month was an eminent example of how the Council can act quickly and innovatively, keeping the interests of the common people of Iraq uppermost in its mind.”
2000-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4120Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The caloric level among the Iraqi people, particularly children, is critically low, and the caloric target set by the United Nations distribution plan is nowhere near being attained. The report of the Secretary-General says that the overall situation in the water sanitation sector has seen very little improvement over the past two years due both to an insufficient level of funds and to the high value of holds. Hospitals are seriously handicapped by lack of facilities, due again to a large number of equipment orders being placed on hold. The recent figures from the United Nations Children's Fund have shown a marked upward trend in child mortality in a country where such mortality used to be one of the lowest in the world.”
2000-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4120Resumption1 (2000) · source
“It is evident from the current food security, education and health situation in Iraq that the sanctions have hit the Iraqi people in an indiscriminate way. So it is no wonder that many have described such measures as immoral. The Bangladesh delegation is fully prepared to extend wholehearted support to measures which aim at easing the suffering of the Iraqi people and improving the humanitarian situation in Iraq. We also feel strongly that there is a need for carrying out a sanctions impact assessment to determine the consequences of such measures on the already deteriorating humanitarian situation in Iraq. The food security and health situation in Iraq presents an especially dismal picture.”
2000-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4120Resumption1 (2000) · source