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1999-05-15
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1999-05-21
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  1. “There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1242 (1999). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 4.05 17.m.”

    1999-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4008 (1999) · source

  2. “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. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    1999-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4008 (1999) · source

  3. “Members of the Council also have before them document 5/1999/588, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Argentina, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following documents: S/1999/500 and 8/1999/549, letters dated 2 and 12 May 1999, respectively, from the Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General; S/1999/559, letter dated 13 May 1999 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council; and S/1999/572, letter dated 17 May 1999 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Iraq to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General.”

    1999-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4008 (1999) · source

  4. “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 the following documents before them: 8/1999/481, review and assessment of the implementation of the humanitarian programme established pursuant to Security Council resolution 986 (1995) (December 1996-N0vember 1998); S/1999/573, report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council resolution 1210 (1998); and S/1999/582, letter dated 19 May 1999 from the Acting Chairman of the Security Council Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) concerning the situation between Iraq and Kuwait addressed to the President of the Security Council.”

    1999-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4008 (1999) · source

  5. “"The Security Council will remain actively seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1999/14. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 1.45 p.m.”

    1999-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4007 (1999) · source

  6. “"The Security Council expresses its grave concern at the fate of those who were on board the downed aircraft, demands the immediate and unconditional release of the Russian crew members and all other foreign nationals that may be held hostage by UNITA in Angola, and demands also information on the fate of the Angolan passengers. It stresses that UNITA and its leader Mr. Jonas SaVimbi carry full responsibility for their security. "The Security Council calls upon the Government of Angola and all other concerned parties to cooperate in obtaining the release of the Russian crew members as well as in ascertaining the fate of passengers and crew members of other commercial aircraft lost under suspicious circumstances over UNITA-controlled territory.”

    1999-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4007 (1999) · source

  7. “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 Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council strongly condemns the criminal act by the Uniao Nacional Para a Independencia Total de Angola (UNITA) against commercial aircraft, namely the shooting down of an Antonov-26 aircraft on 12 May 1999 near Luzamba and the taking hostage of its Russian crew, while the fate of its Angolan passengers remains unknown.”

    1999-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4007 (1999) · source

  8. “In favour: Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Gabon, Gambia, Malaysia, Namibia, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Slovenia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1241 (1999). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.40 pm.”

    1999-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4006 (1999) · source

  9. “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 a letter dated 17 May 1999 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/1999/566. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1999/576, 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 before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show Of hands.”

    1999-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4006 (1999) · source

  10. “"The Security Council reiterates that a peaceful and lasting solution to the conflict in Sierra Leone remains the responsibility of the Government and people of Sierra Leone, but again emphasizes the strong commitment of the international community to support a sustainable peace settlement. "The Security Council will remain seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1999/13. 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 2.20 am.”

    1999-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4005 (1999) · source

  11. “"The Security Council underlines the importance, in the context of a lasting solution to the conflict in Sierra Leone, of a plan for the internationally supervised disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants, including child soldiers. It also draws attention to the need for the secure and timely disposal of collected arms, in accordance with any peace agreement reached. "The Security Council reaffirms the obligation of all States to comply strictly with the provision of the embargo on the sale or supply of arms and related materiel imposed by its resolution 1171 (1998) of 5 June 1998. "The Security Council reiterates its grave concern at the humanitarian situation in Sierra Leone and urges all parties, in particular the rebel leadership, to guarantee safe and unhindered humanitarian access to all those in need.”

    1999-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4005 (1999) · source

  12. “The Council also welcomes the Secretary-General's intention to send an assessment team to Sierra Leone to examine how an expanded UNOMSIL with a revised mandate and concept of operations might contribute to the implementation of a ceasefire and peace agreement in the event of a successful outcome to the negotiations between the Government of Sierra Leone and the rebels, and expresses its readiness to consider recommendations from the Secretary-General to that end. "The Security Council stresses, however, that it will be prepared to consider deploying monitors throughout Sierra Leone only when a credible ceasefire is in place and is being respected by all sides, and there is a commitment of all parties to a framework peace agreement.”

    1999-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4005 (1999) · source

  13. “"The Security Council urges both parties to commit themselves to a cessation of hostilities for the duration of the Lome talks, to ensure that this is fully respected on the ground and to work constructively and in good faith for a ceasefire agreement. It calls upon both sides to refrain from any hostile or aggressive act which could undermine the talks process. "The Security Council welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to increase, as security conditions permit, the presence on the ground of the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL) within currently authorized levels, in anticipation of a cessation of hostilities.”

    1999-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4005 (1999) · source

  14. “"The Security Council commends, once again, the continued efforts of the Government of Sierra Leone and the Military Observer Group of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOMOG) towards the restoration of peace, security and stability in Sierra Leone, and calls for sustained support for ECOMOG from the international community. "The Security Council condemns the recent killings, atrocities, destruction of property and other violations of human rights and international humanitarian law perpetrated on civilians by the rebels in recent attacks, in particular at Masiaka and Port Loko. It calls upon the rebels to cease such actions immediately and urges the rebel leadership to release all hostages and abductees without delay.”

    1999-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4005 (1999) · source

  15. “In this context, it welcomes the recent holding of internal talks by a rebel delegation in Lome, and urges the Government of Sierra Leone and rebel representatives to ensure that there are no further obstacles to a start to direct talks without delay. "The Security Council calls upon all concerned to remain committed to the process of negotiation and to demonstrate flexibility in their approach to the process. In this context, the Council underlines its strong support for the mediation efforts of the United Nations within the Lome process, in particular the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to facilitate dialogue, and for the key role being played by the President of Togo.”

    1999-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4005 (1999) · source

  16. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document 5/1999/508, which contains the text of the letter dated 3 May 1999 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. 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 stresses that an overall political settlement and national reconciliation are essential to achieving the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Sierra Leone.”

    1999-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4005 (1999) · source

  17. “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. Dabor (Sierra Leone) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    1999-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4005 (1999) · source