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De Moura

lines on the record: 122
first: 1993-01-29
most recent: 1996-10-10
sittings or episodes: 8
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“With that objective in mind, the Government of Angola demonstrated much flexibility and made many concessions. We agreed to negotiate, even though parts of our national territory were still illegally occupied. Furthermore, we agreed to expand UNITA's participation in the Government at all levels, under conditions of peace. Those and other gestures of flexibility, witnessed by the Council, became important factors which speeded up the negotiating process that culminated on 20 November in the signing of the Lusaka Protocol between the Government and UNITA. The Lusaka Protocol represents the beginning of a critical stage in the final resolution of the internal conflict in Angola, establishing as it does a unique opportunity to remove completely the danger of a return to war.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“It was due to pressure from the Security Council that those who believe in war as an option to resolve political disputes were forced to follow the path of dialogue, which prevailed over the force of arms. Now we have a signed agreement, one that must be implemented and strictly complied with. We are here today, on behalf of our Government, to reaffirm this. The Lusaka negotiations have just reaffirmed what the Government of Angola has always maintained - namely, that there was no military solution for the post- electoral crisis in Angola, that it was imperative to protect democracy and that a just solution had to be found, a solution that would have to take into account the results of the elections and lead to the creation of conditions for genuine national reconciliation.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“My Government has constantly called the attention of the international community - and of the Security Council in particular - to the danger to the peace process of the attempts to impose unrealistic formulas that completely ignored the outcome of the elections, the Bicesse Accords and the Council's resolutions on the peace process. Those attempts led the Security Council to impose for the first time in its history an arms and fuel embargo on a political-military organization and to threaten to impose further sanctions if that organization failed to demonstrate a willingness to negotiate. The impact of that measure was indeed positive, from our perspective, because it accelerated the negotiating process and forestalled further delaying tactics.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“We need only refer to the meetings at Nakuru and Mombassa in Kenya, at Alvor in Portugal, at Gbagdolite in Zaire, at Bicesse in Portugal, at Namibe in Angola, at Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, at Abidjan in Cote d'Ivoire and, finally, at Lusaka in Zambia. Despite the efforts of the Government and of the international community, of which the Security Council is_ the representative, the Angolan people's desire to live in peace seems to be potentially fulfilled only now. Since 20 November Angolans have been saying "No" to the continuation of a destructive war that has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths, has crippled thousands of persons, caused more than 3 million people to be displaced, created thousands of refugees and orphans and destroyed significant portions of the country's economic and social infrastructure.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“We also express our appreciation to the Troika of observer States - Portugal, the Russian Federation and the United States of America- for their important contribution to the work of the Angolan parties and Maitre Beye to reach a consensus in Lusaka. Finally, I wish to convey the appreciation of the Angolan Government and people to the Government of Zambia, particularly to President Frederick Chiluba, for having hosted in their country for more than a year the peace negotiations for Angola and for having contributed discreetly but effectively to the success of the negotiating process. The negotiating process aimed at restoring peace in Angola was long, difficult and complex, as we are all aware. If we look back, we will remember that there have been various attempts to solve the Angolan conflict peacefully.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“We wish particularly to highlight the performance of the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Maitre Alioune Blondin Beye, whose diplomatic experience, wisdom and patience made possible the successful conclusion of the Lusaka negotiating process after 12 months of complex and difficult negotiations. Throughout the negotiating process, Maitre Beye, endowed with the spirit of impartiality, firmness and abnegation necessary for the conclusion of the Lusaka Protocol, showed himself to be thoroughly knowledgeable about the situation in Africa and the idiosyncrasies of Angolans. We wish here to pay sincere homage to Maitre Beye, who so well represented the Secretary-General and, implicitly, this Council, and we encourage him to proceed with the same dynamism in the present phase of the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“Mr. De Moura (Angola) (spoke in Portuguese; English text furnished by the delegation): I am particularly pleased to be able to address the Council at this time, when the situation in Angola is calm. I would like to begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Angola and on my own behalf, on your assumption this month of the presidency of this important body, which today is once again addressing the situation in Angola. I wish to extend my congratulations to Ambassador Madeleine Albright on her arduous work last month. I would also like to reiterate our appreciation for the efforts of the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros- Ghali, which culminated in the signing of the Lusaka Protocol for peace in Angola.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“Once again, I wish to express my delegation's readiness to work in Lusaka to ensure that the talks are successfully completed and that we may shortly proceed to implementation, which will require all of us, and the international community in particular, to provide the material support, human resources and all that is necessary to ensure that lasting peace is restored to Angola. That is the brief statement I wished to make, and I thank you, Mr. President, for your kindness in allowing me to speak.”
1994-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3431 (1994) · source
“We would like to state that, despite the delays that have occurred on the part of our brothers in UNITA, they have, on 5 September last, finally accepted the package proposed through mediation, in accordance with which UNITA elements would participate in the central, provincial and local governments on a basis which is well known to the Council. There may perhaps be some outstanding issues on the Lusaka agenda, but if political will prevails on both sides, particularly on the UNITA side, I think we shall soon be successful.”
1994-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3431 (1994) · source
“We shall shortly witness the further efforts of the Council, perhaps with a view to proceeding from UNAVEM II to UNAVEM III by increasing the number of United Nations personnel in Angola. We would also like to place on record our hopes that the Lusaka talks will shortly be successful. I should like once again to assure the members of the Council of the readiness of the Angolan Government to do its utmost to ensure that the Lusaka talks result very soon in a lasting solution leading to the establishment of peace in Angola. This is also a good time to express our thanks to the Security Council for all its endeavours aimed at bringing Angolans to national reconciliation.”
1994-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3431 (1994) · source
“Mr. de Moura (Angola) (interpretation from French): I am asked to express myself in an official language of the United Nations. Hence I shall try my hand at French, and I crave your customary indulgence if I make any mistakes in speaking a language I do not often use. I do not have a long statement to make. I am here more or less by chance because we came to take part in the work of the forty-ninth session of the General Assembly. Since the Council decided to take up the question of Angola at this time, this prompted me to ask you, Mr. President, to accept our presence here, and we are very grateful to you for giving us this opportunity to say how much we appreciate the Council's efforts to resolve the situation in Angola. The Council has once again extended the mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Angola (UNAVEM II).”
1994-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3431 (1994) · source
“It will not allow itself today to be ridiculed by a number of divisive manoeuvres that the leader of UNITA is now testing with the objective of deceiving international public opinion and avoiding a firm condemnation from the Security Council as well as the adoption of mandatory sanctions.”
1993-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3277 (1993) · source
“Because of all that has been tolerated and as long as the Angolan people continue to live through this tragedy, the current situation could be interpreted as weakness or inadequacy on the part of this Organization, whose credibility and authority must be maintained and strengthened. The measures we are proposing are within members' reach. All that is needed is the political will to take action. To refuse to do so, to delay or even to wait until tomorrow would only be turning a blind eye to your duties. This would set a bad example for the rising young democracies of Africa and the world. We are therefore convinced that the Security Council will reflect the conscience and legitimate aspirations of the international community.”
1993-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3277 (1993) · source
“Sixth, recognize the legitimate rights of the Angolan Government and welcome all assistance to this Government in restoring peace, defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the consolidation of democracy. Seventh, demand that UNITA respect human rights and unconditionally free all Angolan citizens and foreigners being held captive. Eighth, call upon all Member States of the United Nations, United Nations organizations and non-governmental organizations to contribute generously all types of assistance to the humanitarian emergency plan of assistance to Angola. These measures could constitute a positive turning-point for the situation in Angola.”
1993-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3277 (1993) · source
“Second, require that all countries, in particular those in the region or neighbours of Angola, prohibit the sale or supply of petroleum or petroleum products to UNITA and prohibit any type of logistical support or transit that would permit UNITA to continue its military activities. Third, close UNITA offices and any other form of UNITA representation and ban any political and propagandistic activity by the organization in any country. Fourth, seize and freeze existing bank accounts under the name of UNITA, its delegations or representatives, or under the name of its leaders. Fifth, take appropriate measures under the provisions of Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter to guarantee humanitarian assistance to the needy population throughout the country.”
1993-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3277 (1993) · source
“What the Angola people desire and hope for from the Security Council is the adoption of more energetic and effective measures to put an end to the tragic situation in the country, a situation for which Mr. Savimbi is solely responsible. In accordance with paragraph 12 of resolution 851 (1993) of 15 July 1993, the Security Council, acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, should in our view adopt the following measures: First, impose a mandatory total embargo on the sale or supply of arms and all related military materiel to UNITA, and on any other form of military assistance to that organization.”
1993-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3277 (1993) · source
“In the face of this tragedy, this holocaust, the Angolan people whose bodies suffer the horrors of this war every day have the right to ask how long this important body, responsible for world peace and security, will allow the UNITA leader to perpetuate with impunity such horrendous massacres, which fly in the face of the human conscience and discredit and insult the Security Council and the international community. Today, we can say unhesitatingly that the time has come to impose mandatory sanctions on UNITA in order to force them to stop the war and resume a frank and serious dialogue which will not only bring lasting peace to the martyred Angolan people but also enable UNITA itself to participate in the democratic process and in the social and economic reconstruction of the country.”
1993-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3277 (1993) · source
“They have intensified their attacks and reinforced their presence in the province of Bie, with the aim of taking over Kuito City, where citizens of Angola and foreigners are dying not only because of the war waged by UNITA on those towns, which have been under siege for more than eight months, but also because of the famine that has reached such proportions that people are obliged to nourish themselves with human flesh in order to survive.”
1993-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3277 (1993) · source
“The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Angola, Mr. Alioune Blondin Beye, has stated: "The military situation is difficult and the humanitarian situation is catastrophic. It is the cause of the critical political and social situation in which Angola lives, which has no equivalent in the present situations in Somalia, Bosnia, Cambodia or even some countries of the former Soviet Union." As the members of the Security Council realize, the situation described in that statement results from the fact that UNITA has not fulfilled any of the Security Council's resolutions. In fact, UNITA actions have increased since the last meeting of the Security Council on the situation in Angola. Their ambition to conquer more of the national territory has grown.”
1993-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3277 (1993) · source
“Jonas Savimbi's UNITA. The sad reality which confronts us in Angola is that Mr. Savimbi, after having lost the elections, imposed a third cruel and devastating war on the Angolan people. He is acting like a poor loser, an ambitious and power-hungry person who, unable to win at the ballot box, now wishes to gain power through force of arms. Because of this situation, more than 1,000 deaths occur daily in Angola, according to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). We have the highest infant mortality rate in the world: 292 children die every day in Angola. We have the highest rate of amputees per capita in the world, and nearly 3 million displaced persons who are at this moment seeking refuge in government-controlled zones. As if this were not enough, between October 1992 and today, there have been more than 100,000 deaths in Angola.”
1993-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3277 (1993) · source
“Alioune Blondin Beye, to end the hostilities unleashed by Jonas Savimbi and his radical and militarist group. The resumption of the negotiations process, based on the Bicesse Accords, the Abidjan Protocol, and the resolutions of this great assembly, did not take place owing to the refusal of UNITA. As members know, my Government made several concessions in Abidjan out of respect for President Houphouet-Boigny. Those concessions were praised by the international community as proof of the Angolan Government's maturity and flexibility. The concessions were contrary to several principles of Angolan judicial and constitutional law. In making them, we sought to put an end to the suffering the Angolan people has endured since October 1992 and to impede the destruction of the social and economic infrastructure of the country by Mr.”
1993-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3277 (1993) · source
“Madeleine Korbel Albright, the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, during her term. The present meeting, under your presidency, will analyse the current situation in Angola, as well as adopt energetic and efficient measures to restore peace in that United Nations Member State, based on the Bicesse Accords signed on 19 May 1991 in Portugal, which were endorsed by the Security Council. Sixty days ago, on 15 July 1993, we were together in this same Chamber after the unanimous adoption of resolution 851 (1993). Since that time, no progress has been made in spite of the efforts made by the Angolan Government, the international community and especially by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Angola, Mr.”
1993-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3277 (1993) · source
“Your presidency began a few days before the beginning of the forty- eighth session of the General Assembly, which will once again deliberate on the important problems of today's international politics, namely, the areas of restructuring and revitalization of the United Nations; the resolution of regional conflicts that prevail throughout the world and affect peace, as well as the socio-economic development of our people; complex financial issues bearing on the survival of the United Nations and on sustaining United Nations peace operations; and it will also analyse and take decisions to safeguard the administrative situation of the United Nations. I cannot allow the opportunity to pass without expressing our profound gratitude for the efforts undertaken by Mrs.”
1993-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3277 (1993) · source
“Mr. DE MOURA (Angola) (Spoke in Portuguese; English text furnished by the delegation): First of all, I should like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your election as President of the Security Council for this month.”
1993-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3277 (1993) · source
“Similarly, to the representatives of Portugal, Zambia and the OAU, to Ministers of the front-line States and all other representatives here present, as well as to the friends who have intervened with the 15 members of the Security Council, I extend our sincere thanks, and, as I said this morning, Mr. President, I wish you well and all success in your work. Thank you so much.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“Witn the Support of the international community - especially with the support of all of you here - the Angolan Government, after 30 years of fighting, will surely succeed in bringing peace to the Angolan people. My Government will therefore appreciate your continuing support, bilateral or multilateral, to help us attain that goal. On behalf of my Government and my delegation, I reiterate our thanks for adopting this resolution, which I hope will be implemented with your collective support and assistance. My thanks go also to the Ministers of the African front-line States who have come here to participate in this debate and to lend global perspective to the situation prevailing in Angola.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“First of all, I am really emotional. I want to thank all members of the Security Council for the wholehearted Support we have just received. Although I have known you for some years, Mr. President, and have been aware cf your competence, I never saw you deal with matters such as those we have been discussing here today. Some years ago, we spent days, or even weeks, here discussing a single point. Today, as some members have said, under your able leadership, in just a few hours we succeeded in adopting resolution 851 (1993) on the Angolan situation. Not having congratulated you this morning, Sir, I take this occasion to thank you personally and to congratulate you on the way in which you have conducted this meeting. I also want to thank the Secretary-General for his continuing efforts to bring peace to Angola.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“My Government continues to believe in a negotiated settlement as the only alternative to the Angolan conflict. However, I should like to make it clear that, although we reaffirm our adherence to all the principles to which we are committed, in the light of the challenge from UNITA the Angolan Government will resort to all means, including military means, to re-establish and enforce the law and to restore democratic rule. In this context, the Angolan Government would accept all assistance and international aid available and necessary under the Charter of the United Nations in order to defend Angola's sovereignty and territorial integrity and to protect its peace and its people. (spoke in English) Finally, for reasons beyond my control I was a little late for this very important meeting. I should like to extend to you, Mr.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“These consequences are all the more evident - and are thwarting regional efforts for economic recovery - at a time when regional integration through the Southern African Development Coordination Conference and the preferential trade areas are gaining substantial momentum. We are convinced that while the crisis in Angola persists, southern Africa will continue to be a focus of tension, mainly because of the involvement of certain neighboring countries. It is the responsibility of the Security Council to maintain peace and international security. Therefore, it is urgent that effective measures be taken to allow the legitimate Government of Angola to put down the rebellion; that is the only assurance that the people will be able to exercise their rights fully and share an environment of cooperation that will be open to all.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“Freezing the bank accounts UNITA uses to purchase military equipment; imposing restrictions on the free movement of UNITA-affiliated people across borders for reasons not connected with the peace talks; closing its offices in other countries and banning its use of propaganda facilities afforded by the media in United Nations Member States are measures that should be taken urgently as a contribution to restoring peace in Angola: sacred values, like human lives, are at stake, not to mention democracy and the survival of our nation. It is pointless to mention the negative and dangerous consequences that UNITA and its allies may create not only for Angola but also for the rest of our region, southern Africa, where sensitive processes of political stabilization and transition to democracy are under way.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“Otherwise, peace and stability will remain an illusion, and the international community and its institutions are going to see their prestige undermined. We are therefore of the opinion that the outright adoption by the international community of a set of restrictive measures against UNITA, effective immediately - that is, after the expiration of the established time - would help persuade UNITA to give up the language of war and the violence that it has been conducting throughout the country.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“The Angolan Government considers that the solution to the crisis prevailing in Angola must necessarily be based on respect for the letter and spirit of the Bicesse Accords and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, the implementation of which, because of UNITA's obstinacy, calls for a firmer and more demanding approach by the international community. UNITA must be pressured to stop the war, to vacate the cities and regions that it occupies, to allow the free movement of persons and goods, to Gemobilize its groups of armed men - which are illegal, because they constitute a violation of Angolan law - and to respect the Constitution and the democratic institutions of the Angolan State.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“What lies behind this military capability of Mr. Savimbi, we ask ourselves? What will be the Council's position in the event that Mr. Savimbi continues with his intransigence because he is confident in the military capability he receives? Military and extremist forces from South Africa continue to provide military and other assistance, via Zaire, for the bellicose actions of UNITA. We do not like to emphasize also that the Republic of Zaire, a country with which we are related historically and by blood, is participating directly in this logistical support through the utilization of its territory as a strategic and logistical base for introducing men and materiel that are destabilizing the northern and north-eastern parts of Angola.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“By acting in this way, UNITA, in addition to standing up against the Angolan people and their democratically elected leaders, is challenging the whole international community. In the face of UNITA's actions and its disregard for Accords that were internationally recognized and endorsed, we can consider that democratic rules and principles are being threatened internationally, under the rule of the bayonet, at least in some least developed countries. Unfortunately, UNITA's strategy seems to be encouraged by the support it is still receiving from certain countries and conservative circles that want to see an escalation of the war in Angola. The movement would never show such defiance towards the international community without the strategic and logistical support with which it is being provided.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“The failure of the latest round of negotiations in Abidjan was due solely to UNITA's refusal to sign the Abidjan Protocol, rejecting the clause providing for its vacating the cities and towns that it is occupying illegally, in open and grave violation of the peace agreements and of the pertinent resolutions of the Security Council. We wish to emphasize that the signing of the Abidjan Protocol, concluded after laborious efforts under the auspices of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Miss Anstee, and with the valued cooperation of the peace process observers, would lead to the re-establishment of the cease-fire, clearing the way for re-implementation of the peace accords.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“Notwithstanding that warlike behavior, the Government of the Republic of Angola has acted with flexibility and tolerance and through dialogue, making itself available to participate in talks and making other important concessions which the international community and, in particular, the observer countries of the peace process had the opportunity to witness during all the rounds of talks - in the Angolan city of Namibe, in Addis Ababa and in Abidjan. We accept, under peaceful conditions, the presence of UNITA members in the national unity Government at all levels - central and local - and their welcome participation in the armed forces and other State organs, despite the fact that the MPLA, as winning party in the legislative elections, has the prerogative of forming the Government by itself.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“In that context, we urge the international community, bilaterally and multilaterally, to continue to provide necessary assistance to the affected populations. Our productive agricultural areas, which occupy 80 per cent of Angolan territory, have been devastated, and in many cases their populations have been massacred, Thousands of other Angolans and some foreigners are under siege in cities and towns surrounded by or under the control of UNITA forces, which prevent the free passage of any humanitarian aid from the United Nations by attacking its aeroplanes. We hope that in some regions of the country some of the assistance will be able to reach those in need in a regular manner.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“Jonas Savimbi, for power, has so far resulted in incalculable loss of human life and property damage to the Angclan people as well as shattered hopes for a successful democratization and pacification process in Angola, as one people under one Never in so short a period war, have so many deaths and so made the lives of most Angolans 3 million displaced persons are nation. of time as this, since the resumption of the much destruction occurred, factors which have precarious. At this very moment, about seeking refuge in areas under the control of the Government. They are suffering from hunger and lack the most elementary health-care services. Without exaggerating, we can state, based on our most recent statistics, that more than 1,000 people are dying in Angola every day as a direct or indirect consequence of the war waged by Mr. Savimbi.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“UNITA continues its armed attacks, with the defenceless civilian population and the socio-economic infrastructure of the country as its main targets. And it continues to occupy, by force of arms, various parts of the national territory, where it is unfortunately committing the most barbarous violations of human rights, of which the world knows little. As members know, the rekindling of the war in Angola was exclusively carried out by UNITA, when, reacting to its defeat in the legislative elections of September 1992, it opted for a military solution on the pretext of supposed voter fraud and proceeded to ignite ethnic and regional sentiments. This posture, which is not unrelated to the boundless ambition of its head, Mr.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“UNITA's actions have met with the condemnation of the Security Council for its refusal to release both Angolan citizens and foreign nationals who are being held as hostages; for its refusal to be part of the political institutions established on the basis of resolutions and on the basis of the outcome of the election and to participate in substantial negotiations with the Government of Angola; and for its decision to remove its troops from the new Angolan armed forces. By the same token, in spite of all the efforts of the international community, it seems to us there is finally understanding of the true essence of the Angolan problem, which can be summed up in the unilateral violation by UNITA of the peace agreements and other peace platforms that have been tried.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“It failed to show up for the second round of negotiations in Addis Ababa; it refused to sign the Memorandum of Understanding of the Abidjan Protocol; and it put at risk the physical and spiritual integrity of the UNAVEM II personnel and people's lives, as well as the property of specialized agencies and non-governmental organizations in Angola, which are involved, for example, in emergency relief and humanitarian aid operations without discrimination.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“Resolutions 804 (1993), 811 (1993) and 834 (1993) have been exhaustively analysed, and they have not been complied with. In this way, UNITA has frustrated the willingness of the Government of the Republic of Angola, in accordance with the appeals of the international community, to reach a negotiated solution to the crisis in the light of the peace agreements and for the re-establishment of a cease-fire without preconditions.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“I should like to remind the Council that by its incessant activities the militaristic wing of UNITA is totally challenging the authority of the Security Council. It is essential that we try to safeguard at any cost the authority of this most important organ of the United Nations if we do not want to run the risk of creating a serious precedent, one that would certainly make it difficult for us, in the future, to arrive at a peaceful solution to the varied conflicts that proliferate throughout the world. Without wishing to tire Council members, I should like to characterize in a few words the behaviour of UNITA vis-a-vis the decisions of the Security Council, which expresses the prevailing situation in Angola and demonstrates UNITA's bellicose and genocidal nature.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“Therefore, we wish to state that the time has come to move from the phase of simple resolutions of condemnation to the adoption of appropriate coercive mechanisms, finally putting an end to the rebellion against, and defiance of, a legitimate Government and the international community itself, a rebellion by a militaristic group guided by a man called Mr. Jonas Savimbi. My Government believes that the Security Council has the appropriate mechanisms to put a definitive end to the actions that have once again been condemned by this important organ. It is necessary therefore for all countries and organizations to abstain from providing any and all types of support to UNITA, which they provide at the risk of encouraging it to continue to disregard all the commitments that it has knowingly and voluntarily assumed.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“We have stated repeatedly that UNITA does not want to stop its armed actions, and we have suggested that it must consequently be stopped with all the effective means at our disposal. Today we can conclude that the resolutions whose adoption causes the Organization so much work are proving to %e less and less effective in forcing UNITA and Mr. Savimbi to follow the peaceful path of dialogue and to participate in the democratization of Angolan society. As we have always said, the Government has no intention of eliminating UNITA as a political party. However, we do not accept an armed party, such as UNITA is under the leadership of Mr. Savimbi. In our opinion, each resolution that is adopted and not complied with by UNITA leads to a pattern of behaviour that we must avoid at all costs.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“We give thanks for the solidarity that has been demonstrated by various Member countries of the Organization and for the multi-faceted diplomatic and moral support given our Government. That support was expressed in the Statement from the recent observer States "Troika" meeting in Moscow, demonstrating clearly that we have the legitimate right to self-defence and that we cannot leave in foreign hands the defence of the integrity, sovereignty, independence and emerging democracy of Angola. The Angolan Governmen. has for long been calling the attention of this important United Nations organ to UNITA's persistence in continuing to bear arms to obtain the power that the people denied it at the polls.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“We express once again to the friendly people of Brazil, and in particular to the Brazilian armed forces, our feelings of deep sorrow over the tragic death of Sergeant Adilson Barbosa da Costa, who was among those who lost their lives in the cause of peace and international security. On behalf of my Government and people, a peace-loving people, we pay a heartfelt tribute to Sergeant da Costa. We should also like to reiterate to the Government of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, and in particular to His Excellency President Houphouet-Boigny, our deep appreciation for the efforts he has exerted in the cause of peace in Angola. We hope that they will continue so that Abidjan will become a reality.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“We express our hope for his success in his arduous and distinguished endeavours, helping us to restore the peace we so much need in Angola, not confusing the legitimate Government with those who act outside the rules of coexistence and democracy. We extend our gratitude to two distinguished sons of Africa, General Edward Unimna of Nigeria, and General Michael Nyambuya of Zimbabwe, for the brilliant way in which they commanded the military contingent of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission II (UNAVEM II). We are confident that the new Commander, General Chris Garuba of Nigeria, will, in leading UNAVEM II, follow the example of his comrades-in-arms who preceded him. The Angolan Government will consider ways and means to ensure that his duties are fulfilled in the best possible manner.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“Secretary-General, and the Security Council, are making towards the restoration of peace and national reconciliation in our country. A word of appreciation must also go to Miss Margaret Anstee for her arduous work throughout the time she has served the Organization as the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Angola. Although his stay in our country has been short, we take the opportunity to extend our appreciation to the Secretary-General's newly appointed Special Representative, Mr. Alioune Beye, for the intense and valuable activity he has already performed in the cause of peace and national reconciliation in Angola.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“I wish first to say "Good morning" - "Bom dia". I will speak in Portuguese, the official language of my country, so I hope that the Secretariat has prepared the necessary conditions to help me deliver this communique. (spoke in Portuguese; English text furnished by the delegation) It is always a great honour for us to address this distinguished gathering of the Security Council, which will once again today discuss and make important decisions on the grave and dramatic political, military and socio-economic situation that prevails in our country, the Republic of Angola, as a result of the crisis brought about by Mr. Savimbi. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Angola, allow me to commend the efforts that you, Mr.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source