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Chowdhury

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first: 1997-03-06
most recent: 2009-08-07
sittings or episodes: 146
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“The Council should remain attentive to the support needed by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to carry out its mission successfully. There have also been positive developments. We welcome the increased cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: the handing over or surrender of the indictees. The remaining persons wanted for war crimes and crimes against humanity need to be brought before the Tribunal in The Hague. The wounds of the Balkan wars will not be healed without accountability and justice. Having been in the area only recently, having confronted the realities, hearing the views of all sides, we Council members have together drawn certain conclusions.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“First of all, Mr. President, let me thank you for organizing this open debate on Kosovo. We believe that the exchanges that have taken place so far have been very useful. Those exchanges were preceded by a very extensive and useful briefing by the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Guehenno, and we thank him for it. As we are having this open briefing today, we see that the international community remains committed to stability and peace in the Balkans. That is reassuring for us all, including the peoples of the Balkans and the inhabitants of Kosovo. We in the Security Council should continue to remain actively involved in pursuing the full and effective implementation of resolution 1244 (1999).”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“We look forward to our future interaction with him and, personally, it will be my pleasure to keep in touch with my friend and brother.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“Let me conclude by paying a very warm and high tribute to Ambassador Kamel Morjane, who, as Special Representative of the Secretary-General, has rendered a tremendous service in support of the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and pursued the mandate of the Council with determination and perseverance. He took over his responsibilities in the midst of conflict on all fronts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As he leaves, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is now in a much better situation with a real prospect of peace. We would have wished him to continue, at least until definite progress is made in the implementation of the peace Agreement, but he has to move on. I wish him well in his new assignment with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“At the same time, as the Security Council, we have to demonstrate our commitment to support full implementation of the Lusaka Agreement. The Secretary-General, in his seventh report, outlined the needs for a third phase. In his eighth report, he makes reference to that. As we said at our last meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, preparedness is of crucial importance. Let us not be caught by surprise. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is an enormous country, with 16 million people affected by the war; the challenges of peacekeeping and peace-building will be enormous.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“I wonder if the Council can, with due regard to the reality on the ground and with respect for its own relevant resolutions, continue to say that MONUC cannot provide security to civilians. I am referring, of course, to resolutions 1265 (1999) and 1296 (2000). In that connection, we welcome the initiatives of the Secretary-General in following up those resolutions, including through closer cooperation and joint strategic planning between the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, as described in his letter dated 16 July 2001 (S/2001/7l2). Entry into the third phase should not be delayed. It should not be delayed by Council. It should not be delayed because of a lack of preparedness. We have to put constant pressure on the parties to live up to their commitments.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“We stress that the Council must make a clear commitment in line with its policy to consider expanding the size of MONUC so that the Mission can carry out the tasks assigned to it as well additional tasks it should assume. There is a practical need for the Council to demonstrate a credible presence, determination and commitment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The parties are perhaps not taking seriously the will and capacity of the United Nations. We have seen in Sierra Leone the difference that a credible United Nations presence can make. Ambassador Morjane has indicated that MONUC would have to deploy at least two battalions of troops to secure Kisangani following the eventual withdrawal of the RCD. That would not leave enough troops for MONUC to deploy to other parts of the country.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“It must be open, representative and inclusive. It must be free from any outside interference. It should allow full participation by Congolese civil society. Thirdly, with respect to the expansion of MONUC, it has long been argued by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and by its allies that the size of MONUC does not correspond to what the situation demands. The Secretary-General, in his last report, said that at that stage he was not asking for an enlargement of MONUC beyond the authorized strength. At a new stage that may occur when the parties have made progress in disengagement and withdrawal, we shall have to consider the expansion of MONUC.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“The demilitarization of Kisangani could allow the reconstruction of that ravaged city and provide the necessary rehabilitation of its inhabitants. It could provide a context for initiating the inter-Congolese dialogue. In Equateur province, the Front de liberation du Congo (FLC) has yet to demonstrate understanding and cede administration to the Government as per the Kampala disengagement plan. Secondly, on the inter-Congolese dialogue, the early commencement of such a dialogue is of crucial importance for engaging the parties in the implementation of the Lusaka Agreement. We note that the facilitator has had to postpone the preparatory meeting to 20 August, apparently for technical reasons. We hope that arrangements are being made for holding that meeting on the new date. The dialogue must start as soon as possible.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“As Ambassador Morjane just said, there is always a temptation to live with the status quo. In our View, three factors are key to moving the peace process ahead: disengagement and withdrawal; the inter-Congolese dialogue; and expansion of MONUC. First, on disengagement and withdrawal, MONUC continues to face difficulties in deploying and in carrying out its mission. The disengagement and withdrawal process that would demonstrate real progress in the implementation of the Lusaka Agreement has not advanced. The Rassemblement congolais pour la democratic (RCD), which is required to withdraw from Kisangani under a Chapter-VII resolution of the Council, resolution 1304 (2000), has not done so. The rebel movement has yet to comply with the demand of the Council.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“Serious efforts have been made to facilitate dialogue and understanding among them. In addition, the Council sent two missions to the Great Lakes region in the course of about a year. The United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) was authorized in February 2000, and the Council remains committed to supporting the implementation of the Lusaka Agreement. All those efforts have not been in vain. The parties have remained committed to the Lusaka Agreement - of course, realizing the Council's strong support for that agreement. They signed the Kampala disengagement plan and the Harare sub-plans. The ceasefire has been holding for several months now. The leaders have also met bilaterally and have talked. The basic problems over the inter-Congolese dialogue have been resolved. But difficulties remain.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“Bangladesh appreciates the presence, and the statement, of the Secretary-General at this important meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We believe that his contacts with the leaders of the region advance the cause of peace. We also appreciate the briefing by Ambassador Kamel Morjane. Looking back at the situation as it existed a year ago, one must recognize the progress that has been made. The challenge now before us on the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo is to see how we can give the peace process momentum and real substance. Over the past two years, the Security Council and its members have made considerable efforts to resolve the conflict. The Council held several high-level meetings, including meetings with the leaders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and of other countries of the region.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“I will also add a special word of thanks to the security team, who worked with us throughout the period. With those words, I would like to thank all of you again, and I promise my friends from the broader membership of the United Nations that the next debate here for the wrap-up will include an opportunity for the others to speak as well. I think I can express that hope on behalf of all of us. The meeting rose at 2:00 pm.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“I look forward to the important presidency of Ambassador Wang, coming up next month. I believe all of you will join in conveying to him our best wishes and our full commitment of support to him and his team in the discharge of the responsibility for the month of July. Since this will be the last public meeting under the Bangladesh presidency, I take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks. If we have an oil-for-food resolution tomorrow, we can adopt it. I take this opportunity to express my sincerest thanks to the Secretariat, Mr. Stephanides and his team, to the Conference Services, who have been very effective and very supportive, to the interpreters, very sincerely, for bearing with us, and to all the men and women who worked day and night, supporting the work of the Council.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“The Council joins you in this. I have not said it individually, but let me convey to all of you my very sincere thanks on my behalf and on behalf of the Bangladesh Security Council team, and convey how grateful we are for your very gracious words. I think they were overwhelming. We in the Bangladesh team are immensely grateful to all of you for facilitating the discharge of our responsibility of the Council presidency. We do not know how to thank you for all the trust, support and cooperation you have given us in the discharge of our responsibility. From the comments that have been made, we will prepare a compendium, gleaned from the statements made today, and perhaps circulate it to all of you. It will be a point for future work, in order to carry forward the very valuable comments we have received here.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“I thank the Secretary-General for his gracious presence and for his flexibility, on a very busy day, in adjusting his timetable to our timetable. We had been in the consultation room, and we never know when we will come out of it. I thank him for waiting for us, and for coming down at the right moment. We appreciate his presence; I think it gives us a strong boost in holding this kind of wrap-up. We look forward to hearing his views about our views.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“I should like to recall Ambassador Neewoor's excellent work and his contribution to the work of the Security Council as the Permanent Representative of Mauritius over the last six months. First, getting elected to the Council was a difficult job, and then, after getting elected, to settle down and to make a very positive and substantive contribution is a tall order. He has made his country, Mauritius, and all of us proud. On behalf of the members of the Council and on my own behalf, I wish him and his family all the best in their future endeavours. Perhaps Ambassador Neewoor would like to make some comments?”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“As the representative of Singapore said, it is inexplicable, but we need to pull ourselves together and have that Working Group meet. I think that we can have the briefing suggested by Ambassador Valdivieso tomorrow. I think that tomorrow is an available day on Bangladesh's calendar. In any case, before the Secretary-General leaves, let me take this opportunity to say that today happens to be the last working day for one of our dear colleagues, Ambassador Anund Neewoor, Permanent Representative of Mauritius, who will soon return to Mauritius after completing his tour of duty in New York as his country's Permanent Representative. It is also with great pleasure that I recognize the gracious presence of Mrs. Neewoor among us today, and we convey to her our greetings.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“I think that the representative of Singapore raised some very interesting points. Very quickly, because the Secretary-General has to go to another appointment, let me mention two things. First, as Minister Lee pointed out, Ambassador Wang Yingfan has already included, an open briefing on Burundi in his draft programme, so that question will be taken up. Bangladesh is also working on an Arria-formula meeting to bring in other non-State actors involved in Burundi to be heard by Council members. Secondly, on the Working Group on Documentation, if the Council wants to have a second meeting, it has to bring back Bangladesh as the President again, because the last time such a meeting took place was in March 2000, during our presidency, and that was the second time in two years.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“Before giving the floor to the next speaker, let me say that when we decided on this meeting, we also wanted this to be somewhat interactive, so that members would ask questions and raise issues. That way I think that we will enjoy this meeting, and we will also get some results.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“Those are the initial thoughts I wanted to share with all of you and I would now like to open the floor for your comments.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“I am told that a five-minute meeting every morning helped the spokesperson's office, as well as the media representative, because he or she is the main conduit between the Council and the media as a whole. That worked well and we encourage successive presidencies to follow that practice and build upon it for the greater advantage of the Security Council. With the strong support of the Council, we also took considerable steps regarding communicating the decisions and statements of the Council to the parties concerned. The Council has agreed to issue a note on that subject, identifying the way and the manner in which such communications should take place. I believe this is an improvement in the working methods of the Security Council, and we are very happy and proud that all of us couldjoin in that decision.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“The possibility of having a spokesperson of the Security Council President was discussed informally at the retreat. You, Mr. Secretary-General, suggested that and, because of the rotating presidency, the option needs to be examined further. I took up that idea seriously with the Department of Public Information (DPI), and with your spokesperson, Mr. Secretary-General. I would leave it to the subsequent presidencies to address that matter, but what we did this month was arrange that every morning, the representative of the spokesperson of the Secretary-General would come and meet with us and work out the day's program, the issues, and how the Council sees the issues as they emerge that day.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“The Secretary-General has reported at some length in his recent report on the Brahimi report implementation, addressing the problems concerning civilian components in peace operations, with the need of larger and wider civilian components in the missions, such as the United Nations Observer Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUC)and the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL). The Council needs to bring that issue into focus. We wish to hear the views of the Council members today or in subsequent session on this topic. Finally, the Council's relations with the press, the media and the public need specific attention. We should make an effort to see that the Council's work receives the attention of the outside world.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“I think this is a major operational resolution by the Security Council, and streamlines many of the deliberations that used to go on between the troop-contributing countries, the Council itself, and the Secretariat. This trilateral relationship has been further refined, strengthened, and re-made, I think, to the satisfaction of the troop- contributing countries, in particular. We believe that is a major area to which the Council has contributed. I would encourage the Council in the future to also give its attention to some of these operational areas, which is necessary - apart from addressing the major responsibilities - because refining those areas would really help the Council and the mission of the Council greatly.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“We believe that this kind of proactive attitude on the part of the Council through its missions to the conflict areas have found considerable support, even outside the Council, and we believe this activity should be continued. In those cases, the Council has generated major decisions by the Organization with regard to the conflict areas. I have in mind the mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which engaged in real negotiations with the parties concerned in the region. The mission came up with very positive and forward-looking recommendations, and the Council acted on those recommendations. We believe we achieved a very good outcome of the deliberations on that mission's report. So, these are the issues that work well. This month we adopted resolution 1353 (2001) on cooperation with troop-contributing countries.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“This is not necessarily a bad thing, but sometimes the Council does not consciously take up issues that need our attention and need a very thorough, in-depth discussion in the Council. So, we believe that subsequent presidencies will be able to give that opportunity to the Council, to give some thought to the issues that are not constrained or bound by the submission of a report or the extension of a mandate. We also found a proactive attitude or the intention to be proactive on the part of the Security Council in the initiative of sending out missions to conflict areas. In the past year, useful missions were the mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the mission to Kosovo. This month followed that trend.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“I am not going to recount what happened during the month but let me take up one or two issues that I believe may be useful for the round of discussion. One aspect that came up time and again in our deliberations is how decisions are translated into action. We have to ensure that the Secretary-General is given the human, material, and financial resources to implement our decisions. We have to reflect on how the follow-up of issues, not as routine calendar events, but as conscious policy decisions, are to be pursued in a proactive manner. What we have found is that, in view of the issuance of a number of reports during the month and of the required extension of the mandates of various peacekeeping operations, the Council is somewhat bound by the issuing of these reports.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“I must say that this was a very comprehensive report, touching on all aspects of conflict prevention in a broader perspective. And we believe that this subject, as it is at the heart of the Council's primary responsibilities, will receive our attention in the Council, as well as in the other organs and organizations of the United Nations. The General Assembly has scheduled a debate on 12 and 13 July on this subject, perhaps in response to the Security Council debate under the presidency of the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh. We believe there is a desire among the members Council to adopt a resolution on that subject as far as the competence of the Security Council is concerned. So, I have been advised that the Bangladesh delegation is preparing one and will be circulating it for adoption, very soon hopefully, under the Chinese presidency.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“We look forward in the Council to working closely with him in the coming years, and we believe that under his leadership the Organization will achieve even greater glory. The Security Council renews its trust in Secretary-General Kofi Annan to carry forward the United Nations mission of peace and security. It has been a very difficult month for my presidency, for Bangladesh, the colleagues on my team. It has been very busy, and unexpectedly new items and issues came up that took up our time. But let me say also that quite a lot was achieved in this month, particularly in discussing the major areas of conflict of the world. We also devoted a day-long debate to the prevention of armed conflict, discussing the first-ever report of the Secretary-General on the subject.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“This meeting, of course, is restricted to contributions by the 15 members of the Council, but it is my fervent hope and wish that in the future there will be an opportunity for non-Council members to join us in this process. We are privileged to have the Secretary-General with us this morning. Today was a momentous day, with the General Assembly taking action on his reappointment to a second term. I would like to take this opportunity at this formal meeting of the Security Council to convey on behalf of all my Council colleagues our deep appreciation for the services he has provided to the world body and for his continued commitment to the objectives and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“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. This is the first meeting of the Security Council being held in public to take into account an assessment and evaluation of its work during the preceding month. This is an occasion on which I believe I should like to pay a tribute to my colleagues in the Council who decided to hold this public meeting in order to share our thoughts, views and ideas about how the Council works, particularly how it works during a very busy month, and how we should look ahead to the future with regard to the Council.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Bangladesh, China, Colombia, France, Ireland, Jamaica, Mali, Mauritius, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, 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 1359 (2001). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 12.40 pm.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4342 (2001) · source
“The Security Council will 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 the situation concerning Western Sahara, document S/2001/613. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/2001/641, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/200l/623, which contains the text of a letter dated 21 June 2001 from Algeria. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4342 (2001) · source
“"The Security Council reiterates its call to the donor community to increase its humanitarian and development assistance to the people of Burundi, in keeping with their pledges given at the Paris Donor Conference on 11-12 December 2000. "The Security Council remains actively seized of the situation in Burundi, and in this context, will continue to receive regular reporting from the Secretariat on developments in and around the country. The Security Council stands ready to consider, in the light of progress in the above areas, further contributions to the peace process, and the implementation of the Arusha a, Agreement. This statement will be issued as a document of The Security Council has thus concluded the the Security Council under the symbol present stage of its consideration of the item on its S/PRST/2001/17. agenda.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4341 (2001) · source
“"The Security Council expresses grave concern at continuing human rights abuses and violations of humanitarian law, and stresses the need for all parties to ensure respect for human rights and humanitarian law. In particular, it urges the belligerents to commit themselves immediately to the protection of civilians, in particular their life, physical integrity and the means necessary for their survival. It also reiterates its call for safe and unhindered access for the delivery of humanitarian aid to all people in need. "The Security Council encourages the Secretary-General through his representatives to continue to engage the armed groups and contribute to coordinated efforts to bring about a political settlement of the conflict.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4341 (2001) · source
“"The Security Council calls on the armed groups to enter into negotiations. "The Security Council reiterates its profound concern at the continuation of the conflict in Burundi and its toll on the civilian population. In that context, the Security Council stresses once again its support for the Arusha process and the efforts of the Facilitator, Nelson Mandela. "The Security Council strongly emphasizes to the parties to the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement of August 2000 (Arusha Agreement) the need to implement all the immediately applicable provisions of the Agreement, including the provisions for the establishment of new institutions. "The Security Council calls upon the parties to the Arusha Agreement to continue searching, together with all parties concerned, for solutions to outstanding issues in the Agreement.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4341 (2001) · source
“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. Nteturuye (Burundi) took 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. Following consultations among members of the Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council calls for an immediate suspension of hostilities in Burundi.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4341 (2001) · source
“Before adopting the agenda, I would like to take this opportunity to recall the tragic disappearance of Mr. Alioune Blondin Beye, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Angola, on 29 June 1998. Today is 29 June. On this occasion we commemorate his valuable services to the United Nations and to the cause of peace. We would like to convey to the family of Mr. Beye our remembrance of his services and our gratitude to them for what he did for the United Nations and for all of us. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in Burundi The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Burundi in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion on the item on the Council's agenda.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4341 (2001) · source
“I thank Mr. Adeniji for his remarks and for his responses to the points raised during the debate. I believe that those responses will be very useful for members and others who participated in this debate, to help them understand the situation in Sierra Leone and the activities of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone. There are no further speakers on my list. The Council has thus concluded the present stage of it consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.40 pm.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“We believe that the public information capacity of UNAMSIL should be increased along with the strengthening of other peace-building components. The Government of Sierra Leone will also have to do its part. Taking the opportunity of the forward deployment of UNAMSIL, it has to extend State administration, law and order and basic services. Let me conclude by reiterating Bangladesh's continued commitment to peace in Sierra Leone. We have never doubted the usefulness of international peacekeeping in Sierra Leone, even during what Ambassador Adeniji mentioned as being the darkest days of UNAMSIL. We are happy that the risks we collectively took for peace in Sierra Leone have achieved some tangible results. Now it is incumbent on us all to build on that for lasting peace in Sierra Leone. I resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“We will not have peace in Sierra Leone on a shoestring. Key to lasting peace in Sierra Leone is the rebuilding of the economy. Steps to achieve that are DDR, national reconciliation, in particular through the early set-up of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Special Court, the restoration of State authority, elections, and the promotion of the rule of law and respect for human rights. While UNAMSIL will be assisting in these steps, the support of the international community and the right measures by the Government of Sierra Leone will bring ultimate success. We agree with the Secretary-General that there could be the need for a further increase in the strength of UNAMSIL, especially in View of the forthcoming elections. We agree that the civilian police component in Sierra Leone needs to be strengthened.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“Reports of violations of the human rights of internally displaced persons and detainees cause concern to us. Thirdly, resources are not forthcoming. Enough resources are not there to take the DDR programme beyond August. We are concerned that the donors conference on 11-12 June in Paris did not result in any concrete pledges, and there are already signs of DDR slowing as a result of the lack of resources to keep the initial momentum going. The Special Court on Sierra Leone is still in the making because the resources available are not enough and scanty commitments to the United Nations appeals for the subregion and for Sierra Leone have not improved in spite of the improvements on the ground. To sustain peace in Sierra Leone, the international community will have to sustain its assistance.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“We were encouraged to learn that prospects for elections during the next dry season are brightening. We welcome the intention of the Secretary-General to respond positively to the request made by the National Electoral Commission for the support of the United Nations in this regard. Although these positive developments have taken place, the situation in Sierra Leone continues to be very fragile. We are particularly concerned about three areas. First is the difficult situation in the subregion as a whole. We believe that there is no alternative to dialogue among leaders of the Mano River Union for a longer-term solution. In this regard, we appreciate the contribution of the Economic Community of West African States in fostering regional peace and cooperation. Secondly, the humanitarian situation remains critical.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“The Kambia disarmament exercise has given impetus to disarmament throughout Sierra Leone. We are happy that UNAMSIL is continuing to expand its range of activities in Sierra Leone to facilitate the peace process. We are happy that the Bangladesh contingent has helped by maintaining, since much earlier than envisaged, a continuous patrol presence in Kono, which is a vital diamond-producing area, building confidence and UNAMSIL's operational effectiveness. I thank Ambassador Adeniji for his words of appreciation for the positive contribution of the Bangladesh contingent. We welcome the release of over 1,000 children by armed groups, and we strongly urge that armed groups, in particular the RUF, immediately release all children, including girls, remaining with them.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. We appreciate the comprehensive and insightful briefing by Special Representative Adeniji. We have great appreciation for Ambassador Adeniji's leadership of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) and his contribution to peace in Sierra Leone and the Mano River region. We also record our appreciation for Force Commander General Opande for leading the forces in an effective manner. It is clear that a number of things are going in the right direction in Sierra Leone. The Abuja Agreement is being implemented. The Revolutionary United Front (RUF) is sticking to its promises and participating in particular in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR), although it has yet to deliver on all counts.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Nigeria. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Pakistan. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and make his statement.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Sweden, and our former colleague, Mr. Hans Dahlgren. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“Let me mention that we have a total of 21 speakers on the list, and we need to finish this meeting this morning because we have another meeting scheduled for this afternoon. I would request my colleagues to shorten their speeches as much as possible.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source