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De Moura

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first: 1993-01-29
most recent: 1996-10-10
sittings or episodes: 8
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“Finally, my Government hopes that this meeting will represent a historic turning point in the process of the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, bringing Angolans new hope that the peace process is staying on track and doing away with the obstacles to the peace process still pending. Before closing, I would like to avail myself of this opportunity to reiterate that the Angolan Government remains seriously committed to the search for a negotiated settlement that will lead to the restoration of peace and national reconciliation. However, we shall never renounce our responsibilities under the Constitution to preserve domestic order and to protect the vital interests of Angola.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“We do not wish to return to war. We are striving for a lasting peace. We want to have an authentic reconciliation and we wish to foster development based on respect for the rule of law, democracy and human rights. It is in this context that my Government considers that this meeting is the time for the Security Council to apply the second package of sanctions under paragraph 26 of Council resolution 864 (1993). We believe that only by taking a firm stand and by exerting effective pressure will we succeed in forcing and even helping UNITA and its leader to abide by Security Council decisions and to honour its commitments. We believe that it is time for UNITA to abide by those commitments, which were undertaken freely before the people of Angola and the international concert of nations.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“It is designed to wreak havoc in the country and on order and stability, with all the attendant consequences, and to block governmental efforts to implement its programme to raise the standard of living and improve the well-being of the peoples and of all those who live in Angola and who are committed to the development of this long-suffering nation. Judging from this scenario, my Government feels that the time has come to exert greater pressure to compel UNITA to carry out in good faith those tasks of the Lusaka Protocol still pending completion. It is not overstating the matter to remind the Council that one of the pressure mechanisms already adopted is contained in Security Council resolution 864 (1993) of 15 July 1993. It provided for the application of sanctions against UN lTA which have never been fully applied.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“On the other hand, the refusal of the leader of UNITA to take part in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security summit meeting of Heads of State, where he would join in the efforts of those African statesmen in the campaign for peace and national reconciliation in Angola, is clear evidence that Mr. Savimbi's designs differ from those of the Government and the international community, which are endeavouring to ensure peace in Angola. It is easy to conclude that this position of UNITA and its leadership is designed to delay the completion of the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, in order to make it impossible for the State to carry out its functions, and to aggravate the social and economic situation of our population and of our country.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“As members may realize, we made concessions that went so far as to violate the principle of sovereignty and our own Constitution, because the position of second Vice-President is not provided for in the current Constitution - the one that was negotiated and approved with UNIT A's participation. As far as my Government is concerned, the position of Vice-President of the Republic, with executive responsibilities defined under the Constitution, would represent far more than the simple "special status" contained in the Lusaka Protocol, one of the frequent complaints lodged by the leader of UNITA.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“The Government has already fulfilled all its duties as envisaged in the Lusaka Protocol, except those related to the disarming of the civilian population. Those tasks cannot be accomplished unless State administration is restored in the areas now under UNITA control. As members are aware, the President of the Republic, with a view to accommodating the leader of UNITA, and taking into consideration some suggestions from authorities and friendly Governments, decided to invite Mr. Jonas Savimbi to occupy one of the two vice-presidencies of the Republic. To effect that concession and for the sake of national reconciliation, we made proposals to amend the national Constitution and would put the amendment before the National Assembly.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“In fact, with the exception of the ceasefire now in place, the confining to quarters of UNITA troops and the start of demobilization of underage troops - all of which are very positive - other fundamental measures have been postponed due to a lack of cooperation and political will on the part of UNITA. I should like to mention by way of example the return of UNITA members to the National Assembly, which they left in 1992; the return of the expected total number of general officers to the Angolan Armed Forces; the completion of the selection process of a total 26,300 UNITA military troops for induction into the Angolan Armed Forces; the re-establishment of government administration, given the continued illegal occupation of certain areas of the national territory; and the free circulation of goods and people in the areas under its control.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“The delays and the relative peace raised questions and doubts, and also undermined the confidence that had been gained. However, my Government took many initiatives, with assistance and support from the observers, to keep the process on an irreversible track. Nevertheless, the current situation in Angola is characterized by a serious crisis of confidence - the result of the systematic delays caused by UNITA, under a variety of pretexts, with respect to compliance with and implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, and also at the level of the Joint Commission.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“We wish likewise to express our gratitude to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, to his dynamic Special Representative, Maitre Alioune Blondin Beye, and to representatives of the troika of observers - the United States of America, the Russian Federation and Portugal - for their unswerving and vigorous efforts in the field to bring about imaginative solutions for stepping up implementation of the Lusaka Protocol. We likewise salute the contributions made to the peace process by the eminent personalities - some of whom are members of the Security Council - who visited Angola during the period prior to 11 July 1996, the date of the adoption of Security Council resolution 1064 (1996). Regrettably, the progress made since June has been limited and insignificant.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“Were it not for the delays deliberately caused by UNITA, this session would have been held under the aegis of peace and national reconciliation. Unfortunately, however, this is not yet the case. As His Excellency the President of the Republic stated recently: "The peace process in Angola is now at a crossroads between peace and war." This meeting of the Security Council is therefore of paramount importance to the United Nations role in the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, negotiated and signed by the Government and UN ITA with the mediation of the United Nations. In this context, we would like once again to express our gratitude and appreciation to the members of the Council and their Governments for their interest in, patience with and support for the Angolan peace process.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“It is a great pleasure to recognize in this meeting the presence of Ministers for Foreign Affairs, with a mandate from the summit meeting of heads of State from the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to conduct a joint, in- depth analysis of the current status of the peace process in Angola. We are still convinced that this Organ for international peacekeeping and security will continue to deploy efforts for the re-establishment of peace and legal order, wherever they may be at risk, by taking appropriate measures to ensure the rule of order and democracy. That is why we have gathered once again to take part in deliberations on the complex peace process in Angola.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“Mr. De Moura (Angola) (spoke in Portuguese; English text furnished by the delegation): We are pleased to see Minister Mudenge here and to have heard his brilliant statement. We are also pleased to be here ourselves in order to join our voice to those of other delegations in addressing the situation in Angola. Allow me first of all to congratulate you, Sir, on your election as President of the Security Council for the month of October. We are convinced that your long diplomatic experience, together with the invaluable contributions of the other members of the Council, will ensure the success of this meeting. We extend to your predecessor, His Excellency Mr. Alfredo Cabral, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, our congratulations for the outstanding capabilities demonstrated in his functions during his mandate.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“When we see the reintroduction of this provision in paragraph 12 of the resolution, we are compelled to conclude that once again new elements have been introduced, in violation of the Lusaka Protocol, agreed to by the parties, elements that might harm the legitimate Government. But let us be optimistic, while ensuring that the violence of 1992 does not recur. Once again, we reiterate our firm and sincere commitment to the positive aspects of the resolution that has just been adopted and to the implementation of the compromise reached with the signing of the Lusaka Protocol.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499Resumption1 (1995) · source
“But, while reiterating our thanks for all the efforts of members of the Council and of the Secretary-General, we are obliged to note that my Government regrets that the resolution includes a provision that we View as a violation of the Lusaka Protocol, agreed upon by the Angolan parties with the assistance of a number of members of the Security Council. This violation, which began with the Lusaka Protocol, should be a warning, because the Security Council will recall what happened with the Bicesse accords, when an element called "triple zero" was introduced, from 31 May 1991 until elections were held; those elections, under international supervision, resulted in the present Government.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499Resumption1 (1995) · source
“Mr. de Moura (Angola) (interpretation from French): I asked to speak in order to thank the members of the Security Council, my fellow Ministers and all the other guests of the Council who have made statements since this morning, more than 30 in all. Once more, we thank them all for their contribution to this debate, which culminated in the adoption of a new resolution on Angola. On behalf of the Angolan people and its Government, we thank the Council and Africa for all their efforts to establish peace and national reconciliation among Angolans. After meeting since this morning, the Security Council has adopted resolution 976 (1995). We assure members of our commitment to all resolutions of the Security Council, especially their positive elements.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499Resumption1 (1995) · source
“At the appropriate moment, we shall put forward specific proposals to improve the text. These will reflect a number of concerns that we had already submitted for the consideration of the President of our Republic, who called us this morning to convey his concern in respect of the paragraphs I mentioned just now.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source
“I should like to reiterate once again the deep gratitude of the Government of the Republic of Angola for the tireless efforts they have made on behalf of peace and national reconciliation in Angola. I extend our gratitude also to all those countries that have already indicated their willingness to contribute men, mate'riel and other support to UNAVEM. III. We hope that the adoption at this meeting of the resolution establishing UNAVEM. III will be a step towards the definitive establishment of lasting peace in Angola. (spoke in French) Lastly, we should like to express our concern with regard to some paragraphs - specifically, paragraphs 6, 8 and 12 - in the draft resolution that is soon to be put to the Council for adoption. Indeed, this concern was the reason for our late arrival today.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source
“Our special thanks go to those who have been directly involved in the distribution of humanitarian aid to the needy, very often at the risk of their own lives. Before concluding, I reiterate the deep appreciation of my Government to my colleagues the Ministers of Foreign Affairs who, representing, firstly, the Organization of African Unity and, secondly, their respective Governments, travelled to New York to express their solidarity with the people of Angola at this time when it is striving for a well- deserved and lasting peace. I assure Their Excellencies that we will do honour to this gesture of solidarity by promising to do everything in our power to fulfil the commitments we entered into at Lusaka.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source
“In this context, therefore, I launch an appeal to the international community and to all governmental and non-governmental organizations, asking them to continue, even more vigorously, to lend their support, in all possible forms, to the Angolan Government, which truly wants a lasting peace for all Angolans so that conditions may be created for beneficial cooperation with all Member States with which the Government of Angola maintains relations. I also wish to take this opportunity, on behalf of the Government and the people of Angola, to express our gratitude for the generous humanitarian assistance that we have so far received from various Governments, at the bilateral and multilateral levels, specialized agencies in the United Nations system and non- governmental organizations.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source
“Since this is a far-reaching humanitarian operation that will include people from UNITA and other political parties within the framework of a true national reconciliation, the international community is urged to play an important role as part of this operation and not impose conditions of various kinds. Peace is within our grasp; it is close. Let us not focus on absurd or contradictory demands different from positions already taken by the Assembly or Council. The mobilization of financial and humanitarian aid is therefore a sine qua non for us to overcome the challenges that we face under the present circumstances.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source
“Although there is a general climate of peace as far as military activity is concerned and there is already free movement of people and goods, the social and humanitarian situation is still a matter of concern. The consequences of the war are clearly evident. Other tasks that we must carry out include reintegration of the excess UNITA troops to be demobilized, various forms of assistance to the millions of displaced persons and refugees who are returning to their places of origin, reconstruction of basic infrastructure and clearance of land-mines.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source
“Towards the amount I have referred to, and in order to address the various points I have indicated, the Government will immediately contribute approximately $64.7 million in cash. This amount would be allotted as follows: $15.5 million outlaid from the Government budget for a residential compound; parking facilities; harbour space for vessels; harbour and airport warehouses, including offices; and fuel and fuel derivatives. This would include a 30 per cent discount on international prices for incoming goods, exemption from customs-clearance formalities, the granting of parcels of land and so on. The disbursement of these amounts by the Angolan Government will be facilitated if UNITA completely disengages itself from the mining areas it occupies in the province of Lunda, where it is illegally mining diamonds.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source
“III in Angola; installation and temporary cantonment of UN ITA military personnel and their families; reconstruction of the main airfields, railways, ports, roads, bridges, streets and other infrastructure that will be used by the United Nations troops - here I wish to state that, according to studies carried out by my Government through its relevant Ministries, there are at this time 109 destroyed bridges, a number not equalled even in the colonial war; resettlement of displaced persons, of whom there are approximately 3.5 million in the country, victims of the war; demobilization of excess military personnel, both of UNITA and of the Government; social reintegration of demobilized personnel, including technical vocational training before reintegration into productive society; re-establishment of the State administration in areas previously under the control of UNITA forces, which, under the provisions of Security Council resolution 864 (1993), will have to pull out of those areas; reconstruction of the various kinds of infrastructure destroyed during the war; and Government administration and communications.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source
“Though such an amount is unprecedented in the annals of the Council's peace-keeping activities, my Government estimates that the costs of the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol may be as much as $1.26 billion. As we have previously stated, both here and at the bilateral level with some of those present here today, that amount would cover the following expenses: installation of UNAVEM.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source
“In order for us to fulfil this aspiration, it is important that the international community should continue to play its role in the consolidation of peace and stability in Angola and discourage all those who plan to act in a manner contrary to the spirit and the letter of the Lusaka Protocol. The Angolan Government believes that this meeting of the Security Council, with the creation of UNAVEM. III, will open up a new phase, because it will spare the people of Angola, who yearn for peace, more frustration. As to the responsibilities of the Government, I wish to reiterate our determination to make every effort to facilitate the tasks of UNAVEM. III by ensuring safety and providing the necessary facilities for its work.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source
“At the same time, it has paved the way for the normal functioning of the democratic institutions that emerged from the multi-party elections, which both the United Nations and the international community declared to be free and fair. The Lusaka Protocol thus creates prospects for the exercise of democracy in Angola, a democracy free of armed parties and one in which the will of the people, expressed at the ballot box, will be respected. Under such conditions, the Government of the Republic of Angola will be in a position to concentrate all its efforts on the social and economic development and well-being of all the Angolan people.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source
“III, but, quoting His Excellency President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, "these costs will be but a fraction of the cost of a war and dealing with its victims". In this context, my Government wishes to emphasize the need for the quick deployment of UNAVEM. III, because it alone - as we all know - will bear responsibility for the quartering, disarming and selection of UNITA troops that are to be integrated into the unified national army of Angola and for the demobilization of the excess military personnel that will be reintegrated into civilian life after receiving vocational training. My Government wishes to reaffirm that the Lusaka Protocol signals the beginning of a decisive step towards the definitive solution to the Angolan internal conflict, by establishing a unique opportunity for eliminating completely the threat of renewed war.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source
“Taking into account the positive developments in the process, which to some extent allay the concerns of the Council as expressed in its resolution 966 (1994), my Government considers that the conditions have been created for the speedy constitution of a UNAVEM. III with a specific mandate as set forth in the Lusaka Protocol, including technical, material and human resources sufficient for it to carry out its mandate. The creation and rapid deployment of UNAVEM. III would be one of the best ways to avoid the mistakes that were made at the time of the implementation of the Bicesse accords, thus avoiding the derailment of the process. We are aware of the high costs involved in the deployment of UNAVEM.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source
“A practical result of these meetings was the acceleration of the disengagement of Government and UNITA forces in the areas in which they were in direct contact, thus avoiding the risk of confrontation and allowing the establishment of verification, monitoring and control machinery, including a three-way communications system, the beginnings of free movement of people and goods, and the cessation of hostile propaganda between the Government and UNITA. The report of the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, on the evolution of the peace process in Angola since the adoption of resolution 966 (1994) clearly illustrates the situation as I have described it.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source
“Savimbi's recent response in which he gave his agreement to the meeting - with proper preparation - and took due account of his responsibility for the meetings taking place, the meeting could well take place shortly. The meetings of the military chiefs of staff of the Government and of UNITA, held at Chipipa, Huambo province, and at Waku-Kungo, Kuanza-Sul province, constituted another important step towards building trust between the two military forces, which in the near future will form a single army under the command of a single commander-in-chief.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source
“The Joint Commission created under the Lusaka Protocol is operating normally under the guidance of its tireless Chairman, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Maitre Alioune Blondin Beye, who has made every effort to promote the full implementation of the provisions of the Protocol. As members know, the invitation addressed by His Excellency President Jose Eduardo dos Santos to the leader of Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), Mr. Jonas Savimbi, for a meeting within Angolan territory and the acceptance of that invitation constitute another positive step towards the creation of a climate of confidence for the Angolan people and the international community, which will help strengthen peace and national reconciliation. I stress that, with the letter the President sent to Mr. Savimbi and Mr.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source
“Notwithstanding the understandably slow pace of the process due to its complexity, we can state our certainty that the implementation of the phases provided for in the Lusaka Protocol is, from our point of view, irreversible. This leads us to believe that, this time, peace has come to stay. Therefore, it is a pleasure for me to announce before this forum that the current military situation on the ground in Angola is calm. The cease-fire that entered into force on 22 November 1994 is being observed without any major incidents. The minor incidents that have occurred are not unusual in a sensitive process such as ours and, therefore, are far from posing a threat to the success of the peace process and cannot be used as a pretext for hindering or delaying the completion of the steps set forth in the Lusaka Protocol.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source
“Of late, Angola has been discussed extensively in this important United Nations body because of the devastating war that has lasted for several years, with respect to the resolution of which the Security Council continues to make an invaluable contribution. At the last meeting of the Council devoted to the situation in Angola, we described to members the efforts that the Angolan Government and the international community are making towards a negotiated solution of the post-election crisis in Angola. Today, the situation in Angola has evolved in a positive way, and there are prospects for a lasting peace for the Angolan people. Over two months have elapsed since the formal signing of the Lusaka Protocol.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source
“The presence in this Chamber of a ministerial delegation from the Organization of African Unity (OAU), composed of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of several African countries, heartens us and further shows us that African countries, whether independently or through their continental organization the OAU, are deeply committed to the search for solutions to the extremely serious problems afflicting the African continent. We hail the presence of the Foreign Ministers here today and thank them for their gesture of solidarity with the Government and the people of Angola, who aspire to peace and understanding.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source
“Mr. de Moura (Angola) (spoke in Portuguese; English text furnished by the delegation): I begin by congratulating you, Sir, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Angola and on my own behalf, on your assumption for February of the presidency of this important United Nations body, which bears primary responsibility for the maintenance of peace and international security. Let me also congratulate His Excellency Ambassador Emilio Cardenas, the outgoing President, on the way in which he conducted the work of the Council last month. Our warm congratulations go also to the newly elected members of the Security Council, to which I wish the best of success in their work in solving the numerous problems that the international community is facing.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source
“The Government will continue to act in good faith and will not cease its efforts until peace, stability and true democracy are a reality in Angola. In conclusion, I must state once again my appreciation and that of my Government for the arduous and effective work carried out by the members of the Council on the question of the Angolan conflict, and particularly the efforts of those who strove hardest for the Angolan reality to be analysed with greater understanding and transparency. I should also like to commend the members of the Council in their work in producing the draft resolution which is to be adopted today. We shall continue to rely on their wisdom until a definitive solution to the Angolan conflict is found.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“That is why the international community is called upon to provide its active contribution, similar to the way it did during the period of hostilities. I wish to take this opportunity once again to thank the United Nations agencies, the Governments of the whole world and, in particular, the Governments represented here, and the non-governmental organizations, for the generous support granted to the needy Angolan people, and to praise all the personnel involved in the humanitarian assistance operations, often at the risk of their own lives. Lusaka has turned for us a new and important page in the history of Angola and everything should be done to ensure that it does not meet the same fate as the previous peace proposals.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“This operation is broad in scope, since it will not exclude the people of UNITA and of other political parties at all levels, to whom the Government will have to devote special attention in the context of genuine national reconciliation. Accordingly, we intend not to provide reasons for dissatisfaction and resentment that may constitute focal points for disorder. We believe that only by keeping these aspects in mind can we guarantee a definitive end to the war in Angola and the successful implementation of the hard-won peace accords. The coming phase of the peace process requires redoubled efforts in order to mobilize financial resources which are a sine qua non for overcoming the difficulties we are facing now. Under the present circumstances, the Government is not able to assume this heavy burden alone.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“The humanitarian situation in my country remains precarious owing to the dramatic consequences of the war, despite the great efforts of the Government and of international humanitarian agencies. Now that the war is over, major challenges face the Government in the social and humanitarian domain: the social reintegration of surplus UNITA troops to be demobilized, multifaceted support for millions of displaced persons and refugees returning to their homes, the reconstruction of basic infrastructures and disarming, among others. We hope to address these tasks with the continued support of the international community.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“This measure, along with the legal guarantees associated with it, will contribute greatly to the strengthening of mutual confidence. Consequently, the re- establishment of the State administration in the areas formerly occupied illegally and the normal functioning of State institutions at all levels will be an important guarantee of the protection and respect of the civil and political rights of all citizens. The Republic of Angola, as it is a State ruled by law, will continue to see to it that all political forces, including UNITA, may freely conduct their activities in conformity with the Constitution and with the other laws in force in the country.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“At the same time, the presence in the Angolan capital as of last Sunday of the UNITA delegation as part of the Joint Commission confers greater confidence in the success of the Angolan process. The long and bloody conflict has left deep scars in the life of the Angolan people, many of which cannot be healed. We are aware, however, that only a spirit of great tolerance, free from resentment and acts of hatred or vengeance, will allow us to avoid new conflicts and guarantee the stability of the country. To this end, the Angolan Parliament recently approved a law granting amnesty for all crimes committed against the internal security of the State and other crimes related thereto committed in the context of the post-electoral military conflict.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“We emphasize that, despite UNAVEM II's mandate having been renewed until 8 February 1995, the constitution, definition and deployment of the new peace mission, UNAVEM II - in which my Government opposes the inclusion of contingents from countries that have been directly or indirectly involved in the Angolan conflict - should take place before the end of this period, once the conditions for beginning its gradual deployment have been created on the ground. Indeed, the cease-fire, since its de jure entry into force on 22 November, is a reality in Angola, generally speaking. The reinstallation of UNAVEM II observers in the cities of Huambo, Luena, Memongue, Saurimo and Uige confirms that fact.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“My Government is concerned by the fact that an excessive lag between the signing of the agreement, the entry into force of the cease-fire and the arrival of the first contingent of Blue Helmets, as provided for in today's draft resolution, might jeopardize the timetable for the implementation of the various phases of the agreement. UNAVEM III would become a reality in Angola only four to six months after the adoption of today's draft resolution. As a result, we consider the deployment of United Nations observers in all zones of Angolan territory, above all in the most sensitive areas - including those still under the control of UNITA - to be urgent, so as to guarantee the effective implementation of the Lusaka Protocol.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“The Council has unanimously adopted 16 resolutions on this question. This in itself shows the Council's commitment, as well as the magnitude and complexity of the Angolan process. This action by the Security Council was taken to help the Angolan people find a way to end the war, and it will be satisfying to know that, from now on, the efforts of the Council will be directed towards helping the Angolans to maintain and consolidate the peace process and to reconstruct the country. In this process, the Governments represented here can also play a very important role, either bilaterally or multilaterally. In this context, the prompt deployment of the UNAVEM III forces will be an important contribution to the consolidation of peace and will prevent these hard-won agreements from being jeopardized or violated.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“To this end, it is important for the international community to support, financially and otherwise, the Government of Angola which, together with the United Nations, will be facing a huge and complex task which it must strive to accomplish in implementing the Lusaka Protocol. Though we are certain that the successful implementation of the Lusaka agreements will ultimately depend on strong political will and on the good faith of the signatories, it is also true that the United Nations has adequate means to discourage those who may wish to act contrarily, as demonstrated by the various resolutions adopted over the past two years by the Security Council. The negotiation of the Angola peace process has been closely followed by the Council, which has devoted dozens of formal sessions and innumerable informal sessions to it.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“To that end, we ask for the establishment of an adequate United Nations mechanism in Angola, particularly regarding the logistics and military forces of UNAVEM III, which should be effectively capable of strictly monitoring the cease-fire and the withdrawal, quartering, disarming and demobilization of UNITA's troops. The establishment of adequate logistics, temporary barracks, transportation and communications to cover this operation is extremely important for the successful implementation of the Lusaka Protocol. We consider that the only way to encourage the demobilized troops to abandon war and to reintegrate them into civilian life will be the establishment of programmes of social reintegration.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“As President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos has stated: "The Government and the United Nations must this time around assume their responsibilities coherently and effectively and be in a position to prevent premeditated breaches and forcefully to re- establish the law in case of any violations of the peace agreements." It is imperative for the international community to be prudent so that no new excuses are allowed under any circumstances to be used to hinder the strict implementation of the withdrawal, quartering, disarming and incorporation into the National Army of all UNITA troops, followed by the disbanding of any surplus forces. A critical factor for the success of the peace process in Angola is the creation of specific conditions for the implementation of the agreements.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“Past experience demands our utmost vigilance if we are to avoid recurrence of the mistakes and irregularities that occurred in the past, such as the uncontrolled circulation of arms and ammunition which led to the building-up of huge arsenals by UNITA just inside our cities.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“Strict implementation of those principles will create the specific conditions necessary for a genuine national reconciliation and lead to political stability and economic recovery for our country. The Government of Angola is deeply committed to pursuing those objectives, and we want to believe that UNITA is also acting in the same spirit, particularly in terms of practical deeds. The present phase of implementation of the Lusaka Protocol requires from the international community, and from the Security Council in particular, a firm and impartial stand, without losing sight of the fact that Angola and its Government are legitimate members of that community.”
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“It also paves the way to the normal operation of democratic institutions, free of armed political parties, as in any other democratic society in the civilized world. It is important to emphasize that the Lusaka Protocol, more than being a commitment to the Angolan people and the international community, places upon us as Angolans a political, legal and moral duty to set aside, totally and once and for all, the language of armed confrontation in resolving our problems. The signing of the Lusaka Protocol also means compliance with the laws of Angola and with the country's democratic institutions on a basis of equality with all other political parties in a multiparty Angolan society.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source