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1. “We need to continue to develop mechanisms to ensure humanitarian security without necessarily relying on military deployment. Important steps are also being taken by the humanitarian community itself to address these 1ssues. Many of the recommendations of the report are closely related to recommendations in the Secretary-General's Africa report. Clear links exist between the follow-up to the two reports. This is, for example, the case when it comes to creating an effective international mechanism for security in refugee camps. Today's meeting is another step in the Council's efforts to strengthen its role in supporting humanitarian action. It is the second time in two years that we have had a wide-ranging debate on this topic in this Chamber.”

   1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source

2. “Sweden welcomes the Secretary-General's efforts to build closer coordination between the various responsible United Nations entities, inter alia, through joint meetings with the Executive Committees on Humanitarian Affairs and on Peace and Security, as well as the United Nations Development Group. The report of the Secretary-General reviews the past experience of a variety of arrangements to enhance the safety of humanitarian operations. As always, clear mandates are essential. The mutually supportive relations between the Special Representatives of the Secretary- General and the Humanitarian Coordinators should be further enhanced. There are also important lessons to be drawn from the United Nations guards in northern Iraq and from the more recent international monitoring presence in Bosnia and in Kosovo.”

   1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source

3. “The Security Council has a responsibility, together with the Secretary-General and the United Nations system at large, to address the security and safety of humanitarian assistance to all those in need. The objective must be to prevent humanitarian crises by providing early and viable solutions to their root causes. Regular briefings to the Council by key humanitarian actors are important to ensure a comprehensive approach to complex humanitarian emergencies. Last week's Security Council resolution on Kosovo is, to our mind, a good example of a strong political response to an increasingly acute humanitarian situation.”

   1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source

4. “Armed groups often mix with civilians and use them as human shields in violation of humanitarian law. Not only are civilians in this way deprived of the protection to which they are entitled, but their lives and livelihoods are further threatened. This tendency is alarming, both because of the human suffering it causes and for the effect it has on peace and security. Sweden condemns all attacks against innocent civilians and against personnel of the United Nations and humanitarian organizations. In this context, my Government welcomes the provisions of the Statute of the International Criminal Court which state that attacks against humanitarian personnel constitute war crimes. This is a major step towards breaking the culture of impunity for such acts and ensuring that the culprits are held personally responsible.”

   1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source

5. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Sweden. Let me start by stating that Sweden fully endorses the statement that will be delivered later today by the representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union. I would also at the outset like to express my Government's high appreciation of the report of the Secretary-General and of the presentation by the Deputy Secretary-General earlier this morning. The report confirms that violations of international humanitarian, refugee and human rights law jeopardize international peace and security. Concern for victims of armed conflict and efforts to assist them have therefore become a major aspect of the work of the Security Council. Refugee flows and displacements of people are both consequences of and contributing factors to instability.”

   1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source

6. “I thank the representative of Japan for his statement. I take the liberty to do so with special emphasis, since it is my understanding that today is the last day that Ambassador Owada will be present in this Chamber as the Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations and as the representative of his country on the Security Council. I am sure that I speak for all members of the Council in wishing our colleague all the very best in his future endeavours. He will be greatly missed in this circle, especially with respect to the keen insight with which he has addressed the major issues confronting the Security Council.”

   1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source

7. “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 also agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mrs. Sylvie Junod, Head of the delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross to the United Nations. There being no objection, it is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security 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 protection for humanitarian assistance to refugees and others in conflict situations, document S/ 1998/883.”

   1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source

8. “Lee See-young (Republic of Korea) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. 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. Stephen Lewis, Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Children' s Fund, and to Mr. Kofi Asomani, Director of the Liaison Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees at United Nations Headquarters. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

   1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source

9. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Canada, Indonesia, Norway, Pakistan and the Republic of Korea, in which they request 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 those representatives 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. Petrella (Argentina), Mr. Sucharipa (Austria), Mr. Kouliev (Azerbaijan), Mr. Fowler (Canada), Mr. Pohan (Indonesia), Mr. Kolby (Norway), Mr. Kamal (Pakistan) and Mr.”

   1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source

10. “In favour: Bahrain, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, France, Gabon, Gambia, Japan, Kenya, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Sweden, 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 1198 (1998). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.20 pm.”

    1998-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3929 (1998) · source

11. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security 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/ 1998/849. Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1998/ 863, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/ 1998/863) before it. If I hear no 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.”

    1998-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3929 (1998) · source

12. “If I hear no 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. In favour: Bahrain, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, France, Gabon, Gambia, Japan, Kenya, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Sweden, 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 1197 (1998). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.15 pm.”

    1998-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3928 (1998) · source

13. “The Security Council will now resume its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/1998/318, which contains the report of the Secretary- General on the causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa, submitted pursuant to Security Council presidential statement S/PRST/ 1997/46 of 25 September 1997. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1998/855, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/1998/855) before it.”

    1998-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3928 (1998) · source

14. “In that context, the Council encourages the Secretary-General to establish appropriate United Nations liaison with regional and subregional organizations and invites those organizations and Member States to provide the Security Council and the Secretary-General with information on their activities in the field of peacekeeping." This statement will be issued as a document of the The Security Council has thus concluded the present Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1998/28. stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.30 p.m.”

    1998-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3927 (1998) · source

15. “"The Security Council stresses the need for it to be fully informed of peacekeeping activities carried out or planned by regional or subregional organizations and underlines that the improved flow of information and the holding of regular briefing meetings between members of the Council, African regional and subregional organizations involved in peacekeeping operations and troop contributors and other participating Member States have an important role to play in helping enhance African peacekeeping capacity.”

    1998-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3927 (1998) · source

16. “It recognizes the value of joint training exercises, as well as the establishment of partnerships between States whose contingents require equipment and States and organizations that are able to assist them. It also encourages the exchange of lessons learned from previous operations. "The Security Council requests the Secretary-General to study ways to improve the availability of logistics for peacekeeping efforts in Africa.”

    1998-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3927 (1998) · source

17. “"The Security Council emphasizes the value of training aimed at improving coordination and cooperation among military, police, humanitarian and other civilian components of peacekeeping operations. It encourages the Secretary-General and Member States to engage international and non-governmental humanitarian organizations, as appropriate,in peacekeeping training activities. "The Security Council underlines the importance of the availability of appropriately trained personnel and relevant equipment for all components of peacekeeping operations. In this context, it encourages increased participation by Member States, in particular from Africa, in the United Nations standby arrangements. The Council further encourages the use of United Nations Training Assistance Teams as a useful tool in support of national peacekeeping training.”

    1998-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3927 (1998) · source

18. “With the aim of strengthening Africa's peacekeeping capacity, the Security Council requests the Secretary-General to pursue these plans, and to include in the database information about African needs in this field, possible regional and extraregional contributions to assist in achieving this goal, and available expertise on training. It encourages Member States and regional and subregional organizations to contribute information to the database. It encourages the Secretary-General to consider possible further uses and broadening of United Nations databases, for instance in humanitarian crises. "The Security Council also welcomes the proposal of the Secretary-General to establish an informal working group composed of African and non-African States directly involved or interested in the provision of training assistance.”

    1998-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3927 (1998) · source

19. “It requests all those conducting peacekeeping operations in Africa to pay particular attention to the situation of children in armed conflict, as appropriate, both in mandates for and reports about such operations. "The Security Council supports the efforts of the United Nations, regional and subregional organizations as well as Member States in the field of training for peacekeeping. "The Security Council welcomes the readiness of the United Nations to act as a clearing house for information on available training initiatives. It particularly welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to establish a United Nations database on training.”

    1998-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3927 (1998) · source

20. “In particular, it urges Member States to contribute to the trust funds established by the United Nations and the OAU to improve preparedness for conflict prevention and peacekeeping in Africa. "The Security Council affirms the role of the United Nations in setting general standards for peacekeeping, and urges compliance with existing United Nations guidelines, including through the use of the Ten Rules Code of Personal Conduct for Blue Helmets, which were elaborated following a request by the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (A/51/230). It encourages all those involved in enhancing Africa's peacekeeping capacity to ensure that training for and the conduct of peacekeeping give due emphasis to international humanitarian law and human rights, including the rights of the child, as well as to gender issues.”

    1998-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3927 (1998) · source

21. “It welcomes the efforts already undertaken by the United Nations and Member States to promote greater transparency and coordination in multilateral efforts to enhance Africa's capacity for peacekeeping. In particular, it welcomes efforts to implement the recommendations in the report of the Secretary-General of 1 November 1995 on 'Improving preparedness for conflict prevention and peacekeeping in Africa' (S/1995/911) and to follow up the outcome of the meetings organized by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations in December 1997 and May 1998. It encourages all States and organizations concerned to work with African States in particular on the basis of African initiatives and proposals. "The Security Council encourages contributions, financial and in kind, aimed at enhancing Africa's peacekeeping capacity.”

    1998-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3927 (1998) · source

22. “"The Security Council, which has the primary responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations for international peace and security, expresses its commitment to exercising this responsibility in relation to Africa, and affirms that strengthening Africa's capacity to participate in all aspects of peacekeeping operations, including their military, police, humanitarian and other civilian components, is a key priority. "The Security Council encourages increased bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the field of peacekeeping, especially capacity-building, between Member States, the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity (OAU) as well as subregional organizations in Africa.”

    1998-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3927 (1998) · source

23. “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 welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 13 April 1998 on 'The causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa', which was submitted to the Security Council (S/1998/318) and the General Assembly (A/52/871). It agrees with the Secretary-General that the credibility of the United Nations in Africa to a great extent depends upon the willingness of the international community to act and to explore new means of advancing the objectives of peace and security in the African continent.”

    1998-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3927 (1998) · source

24. “It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to vote on the draft resolution (8/1998/852) 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. In favour: Bahrain, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, France, Gabon, Gambia, Japan, Kenya, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Sweden, 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 1196 (1998).”

    1998-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3927 (1998) · source

25. “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 document S/1998/318, which contains the report of the Secretary- General on "The causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa", submitted pursuant to Security Council presidential statement S/PRST/ 1997/46 of 25 September 1997. Members of the Council also have before them document 5/1998/852, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. In addition, members of the Council have before them the text of an agreed statement by the President.”

    1998-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3927 (1998) · source

26. “"The Security Council will keep the situation under close review and is prepared to consider urgently further action." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1998/27. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.55 p.m.”

    1998-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3926 (1998) · source

27. “"The Security Council expresses its deep concern at the escalating military operations in the Bamyan province and at reports of mass killings of civilians in northern Afghanistan. It demands that the Taliban fully respect international humanitarian law and human rights. "The Security Council calls upon all concerned to exercise maximum restraint. It also calls upon the parties, in particular the Taliban, to take action in response to the strong concerns expressed by the international community, to stop fighting and resume negotiations aimed at achieving a peaceful settlement of the conflict on the basis of the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and of the Security Council.”

    1998-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3926 (1998) · source

28. “"The Security Council expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the Iranian diplomats and to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It believes that this criminal act should be fully investigated with the participation of the United Nations with a view to prosecuting those responsible. The Council demands that the Taliban release other Iranians detained in Afghanistan and ensure their safe and dignified passage out of Afghanistan without further delay. "The Security Council recalls its condemnation of the murders of members of the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan and the personnel of humanitarian agencies in areas controlled by the Taliban and demands that these crimes be investigated and the Taliban ensure the safety and security of all international personnel.”

    1998-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3926 (1998) · source

29. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council strongly condemns the murder of Iranian diplomats in Afghanistan by Taliban combatants. This was a crime committed in flagrant violation of international law and despite repeated assurances by the Taliban leaders guaranteeing the safety and security of the personnel of foreign missions in Mazar-i-Sharif. The killing of Iranian diplomats by Taliban combatants has seriously increased tension in the region.”

    1998-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3926 (1998) · source

30. “It is my understanding that the Council is ready to vote on the draft resolution 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. In favour: Bahrain, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, France, Gabon, Gambia, Japan, Kenya, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Sweden, 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 1195 (1998). 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 1.30 pm.”

    1998-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3925 (1998) · source

31. “Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola, document S/ 1998/838. Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1998/850, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Kenya, Portugal, the Russian Federation, Slovenia and the United States of America. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/ 1998/847, which contains the text of identical letters dated 11 September 1998 from the Permanent Representative of Angola to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General and to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the text of a letter dated 10 September 1998 from the President of the Republic of Angola addressed to the Secretary- General.”

    1998-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3925 (1998) · source

32. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Angola, in which she 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, Mrs. Coelho Da Cruz (Angola) 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.”

    1998-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3925 (1998) · source

33. “In favour: Bahrain, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, France, Gabon, Gambia, Japan, Kenya, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Sweden, 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 1194 (1998). 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 5.40 pm.”

    1998-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3924 (1998) · source

34. “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 document S/ 1998/841, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Costa Rica, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to vote on the draft resolution contained in document S/l998/841. 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.”

    1998-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3924 (1998) · source

35. “May I take it that the draft report as corrected is adopted by the Council? There being no objection, it is so decided. This decision will be reflected in a note by the The Security Council has thus concluded its President of the Security Council. to be issued as document consideration of the item on its agenda. 5/1998/843, The meeting rose at noun.”

    1998-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3923 (1998) · source

36. “Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Consideration of the draft report of the Security Council to the General Assembly The President: The Security Council will now proceed to the consideration of its annual report to the General Assembly, the draft of which has been prepared by the Secretariat. Members of the Council have before them the draft report of the Security Council to the General Assembly for the period from 16 June 1997 to 15 June 1998, as circulated by the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs on 24 August 1998, and a corrigendum thereto. I should like to express appreciation to the Secretariat for the work it has undertaken in preparing this factual report. I now call on the Director of the Security Council Affairs Division to make an explanatory statement.”

    1998-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3923 (1998) · source

37. “I now request members of the Council to stand and observe a minute of silence in memory of those who so tragically lost their lives. The members of the Security Council observed a minute of silence. Expression of thanks to the retiring President The President: As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of September, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Danilo Tiirk, Permanent Representative of Slovenia to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of August 1998. I am sure that I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing our deep appreciation to Ambassador Turk for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month.”

    1998-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3923 (1998) · source

38. “At the outset of the meeting, I should like, on behalf of the Council, to express deep sorrow in connection with the tragic air accident which occurred on 2 September 1998 with respect to Swissair flight 111 and which claimed the lives of more than 200 persons, including seven personnel of the United Nations system. The members of the Council express heartfelt sympathy to the families of all the victims, and in particular to the relatives of those who lost their lives in the service of the ideals of the United Nations. I request the representatives of Switzerland and the United States of America, as well as the representatives of all other countries whose nationals were aboard the flight, to convey to their Governments and to the bereaved families our deepest condolences.”

    1998-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3923 (1998) · source

39. “The decision by the Taliban authorities to close the offices of international non- governmental organizations in Kabul, and other restrictions on access, have forced the suspension of assistance, with grave consequences for the population of Kabul itself and beyond. Sweden fully supports further efforts by the Secretary-General and his representatives to reach an agreement with the Taliban in order to make possible the continued delivery of necessary humanitarian aid. Sweden will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”

    1998-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3921Resumption1 (1998) · source

40. “All parties to the conflict must comply fully with their obligations under international humanitarian law. They must take full responsibility for the safety and security of all international and humanitarian personnel, and must ensure safe and unhindered access. Impeding the delivery of humanitarian assistance and using this obstruction as a weapon against the civilian population is a Violation of international law. Of equal concern to us are the continued violations of human rights, and especially the discrimination against Afghan girls and women. For many years, Sweden has been one of the largest donors of humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people. We are ready to continue this assistance when conditions on the ground make that possible.”

    1998-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3921Resumption1 (1998) · source

41. “As the Secretary-General has stated, the key to ending the Afghan tragedy lies in whether or not the international community has the resolve to address its external aspects. Foreign interference has to end. The regional Powers need to talk to each other and build mutual confidence. Only then can the tireless efforts of the Secretary-General, his Special Envoy and the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan to facilitate a peaceful solution bear fruit. The draft resolution before us calls upon all States neighbouring Afghanistan and other States with influence in that country to intensify their efforts under the auspices of the United Nations to bring the parties to a negotiated settlement. We firmly support that call. My country remains greatly concerned at the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.”

    1998-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3921Resumption1 (1998) · source

42. “Only a political settlement accommodating the rights and interests of all Afghan ethnic, religious and political groups can provide the basis for a durable solution to the conflict. That is also how the necessary conditions can be created for the much needed reconstruction and development of Afghan society. The draft resolution before us demands that all Afghan factions stop fighting, resume negotiations without delay or preconditions, and cooperate with the aim of creating a broad-based and fully representative government which would protect the rights of all Afghans and would observe the international obligations of Afghanistan. We fully support that demand. The Afghan conflict continues to be fuelled by arms, ammunition and other military supplies from abroad, as well as by the apparent involvement of foreign military personnel.”

    1998-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3921Resumption1 (1998) · source

43. “Let me first say that I fully associate myself with the statement made earlier today by the representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union. More than 19 years of warfare has not brought the Afghan conflict or the suffering of the Afghan people closer to an end. On the contrary, the continued and escalated fighting poses serious and growing threats to international peace and security and has caused extensive human suffering, large-scale material destruction, and refugee flows and other forcible displacements of large numbers of people. The conflict also provides fertile ground for terrorism and illegal drug production and trafficking, with repercussions far outside Afghanistan's own borders. The Afghan conflict has no military solution.”

    1998-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3921Resumption1 (1998) · source

44. “That draft resolution means that the sanctions imposed on Libya will be suspended immediately when the Secretary-General reports that the two Lockerbie suspects have arrived in the Netherlands for the purpose of the trial and that the Libyan Government has satisfied the French judicial authorities in the UTA case. My Government sincerely hopes that Libya will promptly seize this opportunity so that justice can finally be done.”

    1998-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3920 (1998) · source

45. “In the light of the previous lack of progress on this issue, my Government warmly welcomes the initiative now taken by the United Kingdom and the United States, in close cooperation with the Netherlands, which will open the way for a trial before a Scottish court in the Netherlands. The initiative now taken is fully in line with proposals previously put forward by, inter alia, the Arab League and the Organization of African Unity, and which have been accepted by Libya. We were glad to hear that acceptance repeated tonight. Sweden now urges Libya to cooperate fully so that the draft resolution we are about to adopt can be implemented without further delay.”

    1998-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3920 (1998) · source

46. “International terrorism constitutes a threat not only to individual lives, but also to international peace and security. This was true 10 years ago and is still true today, as we unfortunately have just recently experienced. The search for clarity and justice in the cases of Pan Am flight 103 and UTA flight 772 has never ceased. We owe this to the victims, some of whom were Swedish citizens, and to their families. For the future, it is also crucial that instigators and perpetrators of acts of terrorism be made to understand that the international community is fully committed to bringing them to justice and preventing such cowardly acts from recurring. In the case of Pan Am flight 103, the refusal of Libya to surrender for trial the two suspects prompted the Security Council to impose sanctions on Libya.”

    1998-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3920 (1998) · source

47. “The Government of Sweden believes that there will continue to be an important role for the United Nations in promoting and building peace in Angola. The various elements of MONUA - military, police, political and human rights - have all made essential contributions to the peace process. We look forward to the recommendations of the Secretary-General on the future role of the United Nations in Angola in these fields. In anticipation of those recommendations, we fully support the draft resolution before us today, which will extend the mandate of MONUA until 15 September 1998.”

    1998-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3916 (1998) · source

48. “We urge both parties, but in particular UNITA, to cooperate with the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA) and to guarantee the safety and security of United Nations and humanitarian personnel. We welcome the recent visit by the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Brahimi, to Angola and the region and the most welcome appointment of Mr. Issa Diallo as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General. We hope that these steps will give the peace process the momentum it so clearly needs. We agree with the Secretary-General that to continue to work towards peace and reconciliation is the best way to honour the memory of Maitre Beye and his associates, who died so tragically in June.”

    1998-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3916 (1998) · source

49. “As stated in the draft resolution before us, this is primarily the result of the failure of UNITA to fulfil its obligations under the "Acordos de Paz" and the Lusaka Protocol. There can be no alternative to the full implementation of those commitments, including in particular the full demilitarization of those forces which UNITA has retained despite its declarations and contrary to its obligations under the Lusaka Protocol, as well as through cooperation in the extension of state administration. We hope that both the Government and UNITA will use the coming weeks to set the peace process back on track and will give priority to the need for national reconciliation and confidence-building, based on respect for the human rights of all Angolans.”

    1998-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3916 (1998) · source

50. “The people of Angola deserve a lasting peace. No one, least of all the civilian population, which has suffered so much already, can afford a continued deadlock in the peace process. The Angolan people deserve better than the current military tension and the armed attacks which have affected civilians, Angolan authorities and United Nations and humanitarian personnel. The Angolans deserve better than seeing vital humanitarian assistance delayed and stopped because of the serious security situation. And they deserve better than the risk of losing what has already been accomplished in the peace process. The Government of Sweden is deeply disturbed by the lack of progress in the peace process in Angola over the past months.”

    1998-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3916 (1998) · source