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Chowdhury

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first: 1997-03-06
most recent: 2009-08-07
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“The Security Council welcomes the initiative of the Economic and Social Council to develop a strategic framework and a comprehensive approach for a long-term United Nations programme of support for Haiti and underlines the vital link between national stability and economic and social development. "The Security Council expects the Secretary- General to keep it informed, as appropriate, of the situation in Haiti and, in particular, the progress This statement will be issued as a document of the achieved in the electoral process." Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ZOOO/S, The meeting rose at 10.25 pm.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4112 (2000) · source
“"The Security Council commends the Secretary-General for ensuring a phased transition to the International Civilian Support Mission in Haiti (MICAH) and recognizes that economic rehabilitation and reconstruction constitute a major task facing the Government and people of Haiti and that significant international assistance is indispensable for the sustainable development of Haiti. "The Security Council recognizes the success of cooperative efforts in bringing about the mandate for this new mission in Haiti and notes with satisfaction the contributions made by the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council in this regard.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4112 (2000) · source
“"The Security Council recognizes that the people and the Government of Haiti bear the ultimate responsibility for national reconciliation, the maintenance of a secure and stable environment, the administration of justice and the reconstruction of their country and that the Government of Haiti bears particular responsibility for the further strengthening and effective functioning of the HNP and the justice system. The Council considers that timely, free and fair elections are crucial to democracy and all aspects of Haiti's development and strongly urges Haitian authorities to work cooperatively together in order to finalize arrangements for holding credible elections as rapidly as possible so as to restore, promptly and fully, the lapsed Parliament and independent local governments.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4112 (2000) · source
“"The Security Council commends the Representative of the Secretary-General, the United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH), the International Civilian Mission in Haiti (MICIVIH) and all the previous missions deployed in Haiti for assisting the Haitian Government in supporting the professionalization of the Haitian National Police (HNP) force, consolidating Haiti's system of justice and other national institutions and promoting human rights. The Council expresses its thanks to all the countries which took part in and contributed to the success of MIPONUH, MICIVIH and all the previous missions deployed in Haiti, particularly the troop-contributing countries.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4112 (2000) · source
“Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti, document S/2000/150. 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 dated 25 February 2000 (S/2000/ 150) submitted in accordance with resolution 1277 (1999) of 30 November 1999.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4112 (2000) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Haiti, 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. Lelong (Haiti) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2000-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4112 (2000) · source
“The final element would be that Council members welcome the upcoming donor conference in London on 27 March and urge Members to participate and contribute generously to the peace process and development efforts in Sierra Leone. These are the elements that can be incorporated in the statement to the press after the conclusion of our meeting. I hope that this is acceptable to all. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 4.35 pm.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The fourth element would that the Council members call upon all signatories to the Lome Agreement, and in particular upon Chairman Sankoh and the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), to reaffirm and demonstrate their concrete commitment to the Lome peace process by allowing the extension of State authority throughout Sierra Leone, in full cooperation with UNAMSIL and with the United Nations team as a whole, and by instructing the RUF membership to disarm and to surrender all weapons, including their heavy weapons, mines and anti-aircraft equipment. The fifth element would be that Council members urge Member State strictly to enforce the travel ban imposed by the Council and to remind concerned Sierra Leone leaders of their obligation to obtain exemptions before travelling abroad, without exception.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“We will say, then, that members of the Security Council endorse, in general, the conclusions of the Secretary-General's report (S/2000/186). The second point is that the Council members place great weight on the early implementation of all aspects of the Lorne Peace Agreement and commend the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Oluyemi Adeniji, and of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) to this end. The third element would be that Council members express their disappointment at the slow progress being made in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process in particular.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“I thank Mr. Annabi for his response to various issues raised during our debate this morning and later this afternoon. I believe that we can agree on the following course of action. First, we can agree on a statement to the press to be made following our debate, and I will identify the elements right now. Secondly, we can agree to extend the time limit for the periodic reports from 45 to 60 days. As Mr. Annabi has said, the next report on Sierra Leone would therefore be available on 7 May. Perhaps I can at this point identify the elements for the press statement. As many representatives have mentioned, during his presentation Ambassador Greenstock identified four elements, and subsequently Ambassador Soderberg in her statement identified two elements, which can be included in the press statement.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“I thank the representative of Sierra Leone for the kind words he addressed to me and my colleagues. I shall now give the floor to Mr. Annabi to respond to some of the comments which have been made here and the questions raised.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Recent reports that former rebels have committed atrocities near areas where UNAMSIL has been deployed are indicative of the relative impunity they enjoy. Also, humanitarian personnel have been obstructed and assistance has not reached people in need. We consider that these are among the priorities that need to be looked at by the Council. In conclusion, let me thank Mr. Annabi for his excellent presentation. We agree with him about the proposal to extend the periodic reporting from 45 to 60 days. I shall now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. The representative of Sierra Leone has asked to speak. I invite him to make his statement.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Unless a democratically elected national Government has administrative control over all the provinces, including the Northern and Eastern Provinces, as well as on economic activities, including the exploitation of the country's strategic resources, there cannot be a successful DDR process, reintegration of former combatants or an end to illegal mining of diamonds and other resources that continue to boost the ability of former rebels to renew hostilities. UNAMSIL, as is pointed out rightly in the report, has no mandate to step in to prevent illegal economic activities. I believe that the Council can look at this limitation closely in future. Fifthly and finally, the continued violation of the human rights of Sierra Leoneans, including abductions, and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the country are matters of concern.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Genuine DDR can be achieved only through a national process, under credible authority and with the participation of all parties. In this connection, I would like to ask Mr. Annabi whether he sees a short- or medium-term possibility of the Sierra Leonean police becoming an effective force. Is there any possibility for their deployment in the DDR sites? Fourthly, the extension of state control over the territory of Sierra Leone is a must for a sustainable peace. This aspect is closely linked to my previous point.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The Secretary-General has mentioned in his report that the slow deployment of UNAMSIL, administrative aspects relating to the functioning of the camps and the lack of a realistic target date and awareness about the modalities of the DDR programme have all been hindrances in this regard. While improving those would help, the success of the programme will ultimately depend on the ability of the Government of Sierra Leone, through its National Commission on Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration and in cooperation with its national and international partners, to set up its efforts to implement all aspects of the DDR programme, which will be important. In this regard it is also important, as the Secretary- General has also pointed out, to address the question of restructuring of the police and armed forces.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“He has been quick to pledge his total commitment to the peace process, but his deeds have seldom matched his words. In recent months, his activities and those of the RUF have been particularly suspect. RUF is yet to provide a list of combatants and has handed over very few of its weapons. We understand that it possesses a credible force that can break the peace at any time. We believe that the Council should be prepared to take specific measures to force Mr. Sankoh and the RUF to comply fully with the Lome Peace Agreement. In my capacity as the Chairman of the Sierra Leone sanctions committee, I am doing my best to enforce the sanctions imposed on Mr. Sankoh and his colleagues. Thirdly, the slow disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process remains a concern.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“All parties must also cooperate fully with UNAMSIL during its deployment and discharge of mandate. We believe that only the early establishment of a credible peacekeeping mission throughout the country can create the security conditions and the climate of confidence that are essential for the successful conclusion of the peace process. Since a substantial part of the deployed UNAMSIL troops are actually forces that had been with the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) mission, it may be important for Mr. Annabi to comment on how smooth and effective was the inclusion of ECOMOG troops in UNAMSIL operations. Secondly, a particular concern remains about the intent and activity of the RUF, particularly its leader Mr. Sankoh.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“In particular, the role of President Konare of Mali, in holding, first, the second meeting of the Joint Implementation Committee on 24 January and, then, the special meeting on 1 and 2 March. However, as the Secretary-General has mentioned in his report, much clearly remains to be done to further the peace process in Sierra Leone. We have a number of concerns. They are in five broad areas. First, regarding the deployment of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL), there have been reports of obstruction of UNAMSIL forces, seizure of arms from UNAMSIL troops and refusal to cooperate with UNAMSIL by rebel groups, in particular by elements of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF). This is totally unacceptable. UNAMSIL must have freedom of movement.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Bangladesh. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report. We agree with the steps he has identified for the success of the peace process and with his observations contained in the report. We would like particularly to thank Ambassador Greenstock for his statement at the outset of our debate, in which he shared with us his first-hand experience with regard to the situation as it exists now in Sierra Leone. Bangladesh believes that overall progress has been made in Sierra Leone, despite difficulties which continue to exist. We are happy at the role played by regional countries in facilitating the implementation of the Lorne Peace Agreement.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“I thank the representative of the United Kingdom in particular for articulating the points that can be shared with the media following our meeting today.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111 (2000) · source
“Hedi Annabi, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, after which members of the Council may ask questions and make comments. I give the floor to Mr. Annabi.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111 (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. Hedi Annabi, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Annabi 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 third report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL), document S/2000/186. At this meeting the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111 (2000) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Sierra Leone 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. Rowe (Sierra Leone) took a seat at the Council table.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111 (2000) · source
“At the outset of the meeting, I should like, on behalf of the Security Council, to express deep sympathy to the Government and people of Ukraine for the great loss of life suffered as a result of the recent mining catastrophe in the Barakov mine in the eastern part of Ukraine. I would request the representative of Ukraine to convey to his Government and to the bereaved families our deep condolences.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111 (2000) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded its business for this meeting. I should like to congratulate him and wish him every success in the high office to which he has been elected. The "heating rose at 6.10 p.m.”
2000-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4107 (2000) · source
“The President: I should like to inform the members of the Council that I have just received from the President of the General Assembly the following letter: "I have the honour to inform you that, at the 90th plenary meeting of the General Assembly, held today for the purpose of electing a member of the International Court of Justice, the following candidate obtained an absolute majority of votes in the General Assembly: Mr. Thomas Buergenthal." As both the Security Council and the General Assembly have agreed on the same candidate, the distinguished jun'st Mr. Thomas Buergenthal has been I should also like to thank the tellers For their elected as a member of the International Court of Justice assistance. for the remainder of the tenn of office of Judge Schwebel, that is, until 5 February 2006.”
2000-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4107 (2000) · source
“The President: The result of the voting is as follows: Number of ballot papers: 15 Number of invalid ballots: 0 Number of valid ballots: 15 Required majority: 8 Number of votes obtained: Mr. Thomas Buergenthal 15 Mr. Thomas Buergenthal has accordingly received the required majority of votes in the Security Council. I shall communicate the result of the vote to the President of the General Assembly in writing. I request the Council to remain in session while we wait for the President of the General Assembly to inform the Council of the result of the voting in the Assembly.”
2000-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4107 (2000) · source
“>l< >l< >l= The President: All the ballot papers have been collected. I should like to remind the Council that, as we agreed during our consultations, the ballots will not be counted until it has been verified that the ballot papers in the General Assembly have been collected. The Council will remain in session pending the receipt of that information. The President: I have now been informed that the ballot papers have been collected in the General Assembly. The counting of the ballots in the Security Council will now begin. The tellers will now count the ballots. As agreed in our consultations, there will be two independent countings of the ballots, one by each teller.”
2000-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4107 (2000) · source
“The Council will now proceed to draw lots to select two delegations to serve as tellers. The President: The names of the delegations of Mali and Canada have been drawn. I request each of those delegations to appoint one member to serve as teller. At the invitation of the President, Ms. Burgess (Canada) and Mr. Mahamane Maiga (Mali) acted as tellers. The President: May I take it that the Council is now ready to proceed with the election of a member of the International Court of Justice? It is so decided. I request the Conference Officer to distribute the ballot papers. Members of the Council should place an "X" in the box next to the name of the candidate for whom they wish to vote. The President: I take it that all members of the Council have now voted, and I ask the Conference Officer to collect the ballot papers.”
2000-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4107 (2000) · source
“Members of the Council will be requested to place an "X" in the box next to the name of the candidate for whom they wish to vote. Votes may be cast only for a candidate whose name appears on the ballot paper. I should like to remind members of paragraph 15 of the Secretary-Generals memorandum, contained in document S/2000/105, which specifies that "Each elector may vote for only one candidate." Any ballot paper containing votes for more than one name will be considered invalid. When a candidate has obtained the required majority of votes, I shall communicate the result to the President of the General Assembly, and I shall request the Council to remain in session pending the receipt from the President of the General Assembly of the result of the voting in the Assembly.”
2000-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4107 (2000) · source
“The required majority in the Security Council is eight votes. Article 15 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice provides that "A member of the Court elected to replace a member whose term of office has not expired shall hold office for the remainder of his predecessor's term." Accordingly, the member elected to fill the remainder of the term left vacant by the resignation of Judge Schwebel will serve until 5 February 2006. The voting will be held by secret ballot. When we proceed to the vote, members of the Council will receive a ballot paper containing the name of the candidate. No withdrawal will be accepted once the ballot papers have been distributed. However, it would be possible to withdraw between ballots.”
2000-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4107 (2000) · source
“The list of nominations of the candidates by national groups of States parties to the International Court of Justice Statute is contained in document S/2000/ 106 and addenda 1 and 2. Document S/2000/ 107 contains the curriculum vitae of the candidate nominated by national groups of States. The Security Council also has before it a memorandum by the Secretary-General, contained in document S/2000/ 105, describing the present composition of the Court and setting out the procedure to be followed in the conduct of the election. I should like to remind the Council that, under Article 10, paragraph 1, of the Statute of the International Court of Justice, "Those candidates who obtain an absolute majority of votes in the General Assembly and in the Security Council shall be considered as elected".”
2000-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4107 (2000) · source
“1 and 2 and S/2000/107) The President: I should like to recall that at its 4075th meeting, on 30 November 1999, the Security Council adopted resolution 1278 (1999), by which it decided that the election to fill the vacancy in the International Court of Justice should take place on 2 March 2000 at a meeting of the Security Council and at a meeting of the General Assembly at its fifty-fourth session. This afternoon the Security Council and the General Assembly will proceed independently with the election, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Statute of the Court, for the purpose of filling the vacancy which occurred on 29 February 2000 owing to the resignation of Judge Stephen Schwebel (United States of America).”
2000-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4107 (2000) · source
“She asked me personally to convey to all the Council members her greetings, as well as her full support and her Government's full support in the discharge of our responsibilities. She has encouraged us to continue our work to promote international peace and security and a culture of peace worldwide. The Foreign Minister of Bangladesh has also conveyed his greetings to all the Council members. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Election of a member of the International Court of Justice (S/2000/105, S/2000/106 and Add.”
2000-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4107 (2000) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of March, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to Mr. Arnoldo Manuel Listre, Permanent Representative of Argentina to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of February. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Listre for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. If Council members will allow me, at this point I would like to convey the following. Yesterday, Her Excellency Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh called my delegation to convey her congratulations on our assumption of the presidency.”
2000-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4107 (2000) · source
“The international community has reinforced its presence to prevent inter-ethnic clashes. This has contributed, to some extent, to a calming of the situation. But experience shows that conflicts rooted in ethnicity tend to be prolonged and even to transcend generations. The strengthened international presence cannot be a permanent solution. There should be a built-in mechanism within their societies which would check and halt any flaring up of hostile situations. We should help promote a culture of peace in the Balkans with determined efforts and with the involvement and participation of all sectors of their societies. An all- embracing movement by civil society for a culture of peace is possibly the only way to achieve sustainable stability in the region.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“We thank Mr. Bildt for his very frank, thorough and engaging briefing on Balkan issues. It could not have been timelier, as the recent incidents in the Balkans, and in Kosovo in particular, have made us freshly focus our attention on the international efforts for peace in the region as a whole. We appreciate this firsthand briefing on Balkan issues from a veteran such as Mr. Bildt. The recent flare-up in Mitrovica has been viewed as potentially destabilizing for other areas of Kosovo and beyond. Mr. Bildt has long been championing a far more intensive involvement on the part of the international community in reconstruction - not just in Kosovo and Bosnia, but also across the Balkans as a whole. We agree with his statement today that the time is now ripe for discussions on all unresolved core issues in the Balkans.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“The United Nations cannot afford to fail in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Further expansion of the United Nations engagement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as the Secretary- General stated in his report, will depend on the cooperation of the parties, on the situation on the ground. For this we count on the wisdom of the leaders of Africa, particularly of the parties involved in the region. Finally, let me convey our rich tribute to Ambassador Holbrooke for the leadership role he played in this matter, for his commitment and for his tireless efforts. We also commend the drive and tenacity of Ambassador Soderberg in having the draft resolution so quickly finalized for action by the Council. To you, Mr. President, we owe a great deal for successfully leading our discussion under very trying conditions.”
2000-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4104 (2000) · source
“We appeal to the parties to exercise the utmost restraint, to ensure respect for Ceasefire provisions, to facilitate the deployment of MONUC and its effective operations - in short, to extend full cooperation for the timely implementation of this draft resolution. We encourage the Congolese people in their national dialogue towards a national reconciliation. We urge them to extend full support and cooperation to Sir Ketumile Masire, the facilitator. His task is of paramount importance for all of us. While exhorting the Lusaka parties to engage themselves in the implementation of peace, we do not forget our own responsibility. For us, the United Nations, it will be critically important to ensure a rapid deployment of the expanded MONUC and mobilization of necessary resources. We must not fail in these challenges ahead of us.”
2000-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4104 (2000) · source
“With this timely decision, the United Nations will be establishing its authority and keeping its commitment to support the implementation of the Lusaka Agreement. The adoption of the draft resolution is timely also because it follows the much awaited Lusaka summit, which concluded yesterday, where the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the Ceasefire Agreement and approved the revised, updated calendar for implementation. The next challenges will be on the ground. The whole world will now be looking at the region, at the theatre of operations, at the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other actors. The onus will be on the parties: they will have to demonstrate their commitment by action.”
2000-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4104 (2000) · source
“In a few minutes the Security Council is going to adopt a landmark draft resolution. We are happy that the Council will be able to authorize the second phase of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) today. The United Nations Mission is expanded both in size and in mandate. We have succeeded in the exercise within a reasonable period of time - less than one month following the reiteration of commitment by the heads of State involved in the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement in this very Council Chamber. By today's action, the Security Council will have play its role in assuming its primary responsibility in the maintenance of peace and security.”
2000-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4104 (2000) · source
“Before concluding, we want to welcome the entry into force of the 1994 Convention, which Bangladesh has already ratified. We encourage all States that have not done so to become party to the Convention at the earliest possible date. Twenty-nine States parties out of a membership of 188 is, obviously, not a good record. In many issues confronting the United Nations and the international community, there is a gap between what is desirable and what is achievable. We strongly believe that in this case there is no other way but to take practical measures urgently to strengthen security arrangements and enhance their management to ensure the safety and security of United Nations, associated and humanitarian personnel.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“In this regard, we look forward to a general and comprehensive review of security in peacekeeping operations and to the elaboration of specific measures aimed at increasing the safety and security of humanitarian personnel. Fifthly, we strongly support the proposal to develop a comprehensive security plan for the personnel of every peacekeeping and humanitarian mission. To this end, we consider it appropriate that specific and practical measures based on the provisions of the 1994 Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel be built into each status-of-forces and status-of-mission agreement. We also underline the imperative of responding in good time to conflict situations and of not allowing the capability to do so to be constrained in any way.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“Secondly, we are convinced that these personnel play an irreplaceable role in conflict situations, and we feel that it is important for them to have access to affected populations, in accordance with the relevant principles and rules of international humanitarian law. Thirdly, we consider the inclusion of attacks intentionally directed against such personnel as a war crime in the Statute of the International Criminal Court an important step towards addressing the issue of impunity on the part of the perpetrators of such violence. We fully support the call for bringing to justice those responsible for violence against protected personnel. Fourthly, mandates for peacekeeping operations need to incorporate strengthened safety and security regimes while ensuring that those measures are in support of their main missions.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“In spite of these standards, there is increasing violence against them, which calls for action by the international community aimed at promoting a culture of compliance and strengthening security arrangements to improve the safety and security of United Nations and associated personnel. We wish to focus on the following five issues related to this objective. First, we have a clear responsibility to ensure the safety and security of United Nations personnel, associated personnel and humanitarian personnel in accordance with the provisions of international law and respective national laws as appropriate. While the primary responsibility to do so rests with the States hosting a United Nations or humanitarian mission, we urge that all care be taken by such personnel to preserve the impartial and international nature of these missions.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“What concerns us most is the increasing tendency of the parties to a conflict of targeting non-combatants - civilians, including United Nations and associated personnel and humanitarian personnel. These individuals put their lives at risk pursuing a noble mission, and my delegation wishes to take this opportunity to pay a great tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives and security in the service of humanity in distant parts of the world. The existing international legal framework sets standards for parties to an armed conflict regarding the treatment of these protected persons.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“We thank her also for identifying actions that urgently need to be taken to ensure the security of United Nations and other humanitarian personnel. Bangladesh welcomes her assertion that a full- time United Nations Security Coordinator will be appointed. Country-by-country security requirements to be undertaken by the Secretariat are a very helpful step. The idea of a training centre for all international staff, irrespective of their various mandates, is practical and should be pursued. We thank World Food Programme Executive Director Catherine Bertini for her graphically pertinent statement and for highlighting the risks that humanitarian personnel run every day throughout the world. Internal armed conflicts are on the rise.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“Let me begin by extending a warm welcome to you, Mr. Foreign Minister, and by thanking you for presiding over this open debate on protection of United Nations, associated and humanitarian personnel. About a year ago, in an open meeting, we expressed our position on the issue of protection of civilians in armed conflicts. Since then we received the report of the Secretary-General, last September, and we thank him for the important elements outlined therein on that issue, which greatly facilitate our deliberations today. We welcome this opportunity to share our views on this subject. In her opening statement, Deputy Secretary-General Louise Frechette articulated very effectively the areas which require the attention of the Council.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“Only then will there be lasting peace and true reconciliation. We are convinced that the draft resolution upholds that final objective and will contribute to achieving it.”
2000-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4098 (2000) · source
“We are happy that the draft resolution that we will consider later today reaffirms the strong commitment of the Council to continue to support the efforts for peace and reconstruction in Sierra Leone. It will provide UNAMSIL with an adequate mandate and sufficient strength on the ground to facilitate the full implementation of the Lorne Peace Agreement. Here, we would like to support the comment made by Ambassador van Walsum regarding the resource situation and its links to the implementation of the sanctions and other elements of the Lome Agreement. We would strongly join him in supporting future discussions in that regard. The full implementation of the Agreement, however, ultimately rests with the leaders and the people of Sierra Leone. It is they who have to strive hard for the regeneration of a culture of peace in Sierra Leone.”
2000-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4098 (2000) · source