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first: 1999-03-19
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“It was a bold stroke for the Government of Djibouti to have gone beyond the warlords and clan leaders to the grass-roots level, and we hope that the broad-based consultations now taking place will result in a compromise which will reflect the needs and aspirations of the people of Somalia. It is therefore important that the Security Council, through the presidential statement which we will adopt later today, send a strong signal of support for the Djibouti peace initiative and that the international community offer not only moral but material support for the Conference. We also wish to commend the support shown by the Organization of African Unity, the League of Arab States, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and other neighbouring States of Somalia in the search for peace.”
2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source
“The numerous inter-clan and intra-clan rivalries, which have resulted in the inability of the faction leaders and warlords to agree on initiatives to end the crisis, have brought untold suffering to the people of Somalia. This has affected the will of the international community to continue its engagement in seeking a solution to the conflict. It is against this background that my delegation commends the initiative of the President of Djibouti which has led to the convening of the Somalia National Peace Conference. As Ambassador Olhaye reminded us, the hallmark of the Conference has been the involvement of civil society, thus ensuring that the people of Somalia take full responsibility for achieving national reconciliation and peace.”
2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source
“Mr. President, my delegation wishes to express its appreciation to you for having convened this public meeting on the situation in Somalia. We also wish to thank the Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs, Sir Kieran Prendergast, and the Permanent Representative of Djibouti, Ambassador Roble Olhaye, for their introductory remarks, which have provided the framework for the Council's deliberations today. There is no doubt that the crisis in Somalia has been one of the most complex and intractable which the Council has addressed over the past 10 years, during which there has indeed been little progress in the political situation.”
2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source
“The status of minorities is also of concern to my delegation, and in this regard the establishment of a national reconciliation council could act as an important catalyst. In conclusion, my delegation wishes to commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the men and women of UNTAET for their dedicated and dynamic service, which has seen the transformation of East Timor over the past 10 months. We also commend the people of East Timor and their leaders and wish to assure them of our continued support as they move towards independence. The East Timorese have high expectations of the international community and of the United Nations. We must not let them down.”
2000-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4165 (2000) · source
“We are deeply disturbed by the news that the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has had to suspend operations to repatriate East Timorese from three camps in West Timor because of security concerns, and we believe that security guarantees must be provided to allow the UNHCR staff to continue their work unhindered. Equally, my delegation regards as unacceptable the reported attacks by suspected militias on United Nations peacekeepers. The sporadic incidents of violence, particularly along the border between East Timor and West Timor, continue to be of concern. We have noted the cooperation that has been developed between UNTAET and the Government of Indonesia, and we hope that these issues relating to the activities of the militias and to the status of refugees will be addressed with a sense of urgency.”
2000-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4165 (2000) · source
“The recent donor meeting in Lisbon is also another welcome development, and my delegation notes the positive response of the donor community. We hope that these commitments will be followed by the early disbursement of funds for reconstruction and rehabilitation. One area of concern to my delegation continues to be the unemployment situation. Although we recognize that efforts have been made to create short- term employment, we believe that long-term solutions must be found by involving job creation through the development of private enterprises, and we would wish to ascertain from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General the actions taken by UNTAET in this regard. My delegation's optimism is tempered by the recent reports relating to the status of refugees and to the actions of the militias.”
2000-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4165 (2000) · source
“The expansion of the National Consultative Council from 15 to 33 members, with wide representation from throughout the territory and from a wide range of civil society, is an important development. Arrangements for the East Timorese to participate in planning, prioritizing and approval of development proposals and projects is an important part of this capacity-building. There have been other positive developments which my delegation applauds. These include the conference on reconstruction held at the end of May and the focus on health, education, infrastructure, community empowerment, agriculture and education, as these will provide the foundation for future sustainable development in East Timor. The grant of $12.7 million from the World Bank to rehabilitate hospitals and clinics should lay the foundation for an efficient health system.”
2000-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4165 (2000) · source
“As my delegation has emphasized in previous briefings, the participation of the East Timorese in creating and building institutions of governance and public administration is of fundamental importance if they are to have a sense of ownership of the process leading up to independence. We are therefore heartened by UNTAET's decision to respond to the East Timorese by sharing governmental responsibility and having East Timorese political figures given political responsibility for their decisions. We also agree with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General that the process of co- government is in keeping with resolution 1272 (1999), which mandates UNTAET to support capacity-building for self-government.”
2000-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4165 (2000) · source
“My delegation joins previous speakers in welcoming the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, and in thanking him for his usual lucid briefing and his frank yet optimistic assessment of the situation in East Timor and on the mission of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). The Special Representative of the Secretary- General, in his presentation, addressed the central objectives that must be achieved by UNTAET in the process leading up to independence, in relation in particular to the security situation, refugees, the humanitarian situation, the judicial situation, reconstruction, the establishment of an East Timorese administration and a political transition.”
2000-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4165 (2000) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to underline Jamaica's support for the extension of UNMIBH's mandate in order to consolidate the gains already made and to address the challenges that remain.”
2000-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4154 (2000) · source
“At the same time, we believe that continued emphasis must be placed on rooting out the trafficking in human beings. We would therefore wish to ascertain from the Special Representative what action has been taken on the report prepared by UNMIBH with the assistance of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. My delegation believes that the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina lies in the creation of common multi- ethnic institutions and the continued normalization of relations between the various ethnic groups. It is in this context that we again emphasize the need for provision of adequate security for returnees and for their reintegration into the country.”
2000-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4154 (2000) · source
“My delegation is pleased to note that UNMIBH's components have begun the preparation of a strategic and operational framework for the fulfilment of the Mission by December 2000, and we sincerely hope that by that time the organizational structure of the police forces will incorporate the necessary mechanisms to ensure an acceptable amount of accountability and transparency, as well as freedom from political interference. For this to be accomplished, UNMIBH must be able to count on unwavering support from the people and the political leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Another issue that my delegation wishes to address is the situation of human rights. We note that the UNMIBH human rights office has broadened its approach from investigating individual cases to improving the institutional integrity of the police forces.”
2000-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4154 (2000) · source
“This is in the area of judicial reform. We were concerned to learn from the report that the judicial system assessment programme has found that the entire judiciary is, to a greater or a lesser degree, politically, professionally and structurally dysfunctional throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina. If UNMIBH is to fulfil its mandate, the judicial system must be comprehensively reformed. It cannot be left to chance. It is therefore important that international assistance for this programme be maintained.”
2000-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4154 (2000) · source
“We attach importance to the continued emphasis on the training of police officers and agree that the key to self-sustaining police reform is professional training. We appreciate, however, that more needs to be done in increasing the recruitment of minority police officers. We have noted from paragraph 37 of the report that UNMIBH still requires some $40 million to support the operations of the State Border Service, to sustain police restructuring, including minority recruitment, and to attain a minimum standard of police efficiency and competence in specialized areas, including management. We therefore join Mr. Klein in his appeal for additional funds and generous contributions to the Trust Fund. We also agree with the Special Representative that there is one gap in the progress that we have noted that must be filled.”
2000-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4154 (2000) · source
“It is against this background that my delegation commends the Special Representative and the men and women of UNMIBH for their commitment to implementing the Mission's mandate to assist parties to the peace agreement in their obligations to provide a safe and secure environment for all persons in their respective jurisdictions by maintaining civilian law enforcement agencies operating in accordance with internationally recognized standards and with respect for internationally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms. We are pleased to note the efforts to restructure and reform the police force, the screening of law enforcement personnel and the incremental progress being made in changing the composition of the police force to reflect the multi-ethnic character of the communities it serves.”
2000-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4154 (2000) · source
“My delegation wishes to thank the Secretary-General for his report and the Special Representative, Mr. Jacques Klein, for his comprehensive briefing on the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH). We agree with the Secretary-General's assessment that, nearly five years after the end of the war, peace is taking root, but that ultimately the success of the Mission's work depends on the cooperation of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The report concludes that acceptance of accountability and responsibility by local leaders is crucial to this endeavour.”
2000-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4154 (2000) · source
“We know that this has contributed to a better understanding within the Security Council of the work of UNMIK. We therefore wish to agree with Mr. Kouchner, as he stated in the report: "Democracy in Kosovo must begin to take root, but given Kosovo's troubled history, institutionalizing the sharing of administrative and political responsibility between the ethnic communities concerned will not be quick or easy." (8/2000/538, para. 132) We have noted his call for the development of a contract with the people of Kosovo and look forward to learning more about this in future briefings. In conclusion, we wish again to pay tribute to the men and women of UNMIK and KFOR and the other organizations in Kosovo and express our support for their activities.”
2000-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4153 (2000) · source
“While the overall economic picture in Kosovo has improved, economic recovery as a means of providing confidence and reconciliation among the people of Kosovo is another major challenge. Attracting broad- based donor support and investment is necessary to decrease the high level of unemployment. As one who participated in the Security Council mission at the end of April, we wish to thank Mr. Kouchner and the staff of UNMIK for all that they did to make our visit a success. We were provided with an opportunity not only to meet with officials of the four pillars of UNMIK but also to engage with representatives of all ethnic communities, to listen to their concerns and to obtain a better understanding of the expectations for the future of the people of Kosovo.”
2000-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4153 (2000) · source
“As the Secretary-General's report indicates, this is an issue that cuts across all ethnic groups and must be addressed urgently and comprehensively. We therefore support the timely appointment of a special envoy for missing persons and detainees. The civil and voter registration activities are of importance in light of the upcoming municipal elections. We believe it necessary to create the conditions for the participation of all groups in order to encourage a sense of ownership and participation in the democratic process. The report indicates that human rights violations continue. These include, specifically, violence against women and trafficking. We call on UNMIK and their partners to address this issue urgently.”
2000-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4153 (2000) · source
“The condemnation of violence by the Albanian community and the general apology issued in April by the Serb community of Orahovac are positive developments, on which both communities could build. Secondly, the steps taken by UNMIK to entrench the rule of law in Kosovo must be emphasized. While the security situation remains fragile, there has been a dramatic reduction in crime. The need for an effective judicial and penal management system is being addressed. We support the appointment of international judges and prosecutors to instil public confidence in the judicial system, but, in the long run, this has to be based on a well-trained professional cadre of local officials. Thirdly, tackling the issue of missing persons is one of the most fundamental factors in the reconciliation process and for the creation of stability.”
2000-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4153 (2000) · source
“We, therefore, support the view expressed in the report that leaders and ordinary people alike must make a personal and concerted effort to bring violence, intimidation and harassment to an end. The observations in the Secretary-General's report are particularly pertinent. I wish to highlight some issues of particular concern to my delegation. First of all, it is disturbing to note from paragraph 133 of the report that not only has the security situation deteriorated over the past few weeks but also that the upsurge of vicious attacks on Kosovo Serbs in several areas appears to be part of an orchestrated campaign. This has resulted in the suspension of the Serb National Council (SNC) in the Joint Interim Administrative Structure. We would encourage them to resume their participation in the Interim Administrative Council (IAC).”
2000-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4153 (2000) · source
“Kouchner, to the men and women of UNMIK and of the intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations in Kosovo for the commitment and dedication they have brought to their difficult and complex task of implementing resolution 1244 (1999). There is no doubt that there has been tremendous progress over the past year as UNMIK moved from the emergency phase of its operations to rehabilitation and reconstruction and to bringing normalcy to the lives of the people of the Kosovo. We have witnessed the large number of refugee returns, the development of Joint Administrative Structures, the efforts to give the local community greater responsibility in the administration of Kosovo and the revitalization of the economy. As the report points out, however, understanding and tolerance in Kosovo remain scarce, and reconciliation is far from reality.”
2000-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4153 (2000) · source
“Let me from the outset express the appreciation of the Jamaican delegation to the Secretary-General for his report contained in document S/2000/538, and to the Special Representative, Mr. Bernard Kouchner, for his comprehensive review of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) over the past year. Mr. Kouchner's review has emphasized the magnitude of the unique undertaking entrusted by the international community to UNMIK and to the Mission's critical role in promoting peace, reconciliation and stability, in creating viable and democratic structures and establishing a framework for sustainable development in Kosovo. My delegation wishes to pay tribute to Mr.”
2000-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4153 (2000) · source
“My delegation fully supports the work of the Tribunals and believes that consideration should be given to expanding their jurisdiction to include financial investigations and forfeiture of funds for compensation to the victims. The work of the international Tribunals continues to be important to fill the void, pending the establishment of the International Criminal Court. In conclusion, I wish to reiterate my delegation's support for the work of the Tribunals and the judges and the staff of the Tribunals, whose work is carried out under very difficult circumstances.”
2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source
“It is therefore incumbent on the Trial Chambers to exercise control over the proceedings to ensure that the right of the accused is protected while at the same time carrying out its responsibility to bring closure to the proceedings within a reasonable time-frame. Improvement in pre-trial proceedings could also help expedite the actual trial process. It is also important that interlocutory appeals be disposed of expeditiously. We also wish to emphasize the need for resources to expedite forensic work, and in this regard I have been pleased to note the decision announced by Canada to provide additional forensic support for the Tribunals.”
2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source
“My delegation believes that we must adhere to the adage that justice must not only be done, but also appear to be done. My delegation therefore agrees with the Prosecutor that the credibility of the Tribunals among the international community and the victims partly depends on whether their proceedings are seen to have a powerful impact in bringing home the responsibility of individuals for their horrendous crimes. By the same token, justice delayed is justice denied. A frequent criticism ofthe Tribunals is the long pre-trial delays after the indictee has been taken into custody. We realize that some delays may be directly related to dilatory tactics of defence counsel.”
2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source
“Many of these recommendations are aimed at reducing the length of trials, and we note that while the pace of prosecution has picked up considerably, there remains much scope for the development of procedure and practice. Many of the recommendations of the Expert Group, however, fall within the purview ofthe Security Council and will require some modification of the statutes of the Tribunals. We note in particular the recommendations regarding the need for more judges to deal with the increased workload and the proposed use of temporary ad hoc judges. In the case of Rwanda, we note the conclusion ofthe Expert Group in which the Prosecutor concurred that there is no compelling reason for the Security Council to provide an independent prosecutor for the ICTR.”
2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source
“We also wish to commend the cooperation that the Tribunals have received from African and European countries. My delegation appreciates the efforts of the Tribunals to develop procedures to ensure fairness and impartiality, which will afford the accused a reasonable opportunity to mount a defence against charges. As the Tribunals seek to deliver high-quality justice with the proper dispatch in each of the cases brought before them, we appreciate that trials must be speedy and fair. In this regard, we note the recommendations of the Expert Group, in document A/54/634, and the comments of the Prosecutor on these recommendations, contained in A/54/850.”
2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source
“The establishment of the ICTR found further justification in the findings of the Carlsson report on the genocide in Rwanda, which was considered by this Council a few short months ago. The perpetrators of the crimes in Rwanda and in the former Yugoslavia must be brought to justice. The effective functioning of the Tribunals depends on the full support of the international community. Where it is found that States failed to honour their obligations to cooperate with the Tribunals, the Council must act appropriately to enforce its mandate. We regret the reported lack of cooperation from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, but are pleased to note from the briefing of the Prosecutor that there has been improved cooperation from Croatia.”
2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source
“We wish to express our support for the work of the Tribunals, as we believe that international cooperation is imperative, not only to send an unequivocal message to those who have committed these egregious criminal acts and are subject to the jurisdiction of the Tribunals, but also to those who continue to engage in violations of international humanitarian law anywhere in the world. The message must be firm: that there will be no impunity for perpetrators of those criminal acts under any circumstances. It is important that those charged with crimes against humanity must include the leaders of groups which have engaged in actual acts of criminal conduct, whether they are civilian, military, or para-military.”
2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source
“Allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency ofthe Council and to express the delegation of Jamaica's appreciation to your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of China, Ambassador Wang, for his effective leadership of the Council during the previous month. My delegation joins in thanking the Prosecutor, Ms. Carla Del Ponte, for her very useful briefing on the work of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR).”
2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source
“The process there is a gradual one, at the end of which a new, independent and viable country will emerge. We will therefore continue to support the work of UNTAET and to show our solidarity with the people of East Timor.”
2000-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4147 (2000) · source
“Turning to another subject, we continue to believe that those responsible for gross violations of human rights in East Timor must be brought to justice. In view of the information provided by Mr. Annabi, it is clear that UNTAET must continue its investigative work and its monitoring of human rights violations. We also wish to thank the Government of Indonesia for the cooperation it has demonstrated with UNTAET. We hope that the Lisbon donors' conference, which is scheduled for 21 to 23 June, will attract the funds required, and we wish to thank those Governments that have already contributed to East Timor's development. In conclusion, my delegation acknowledges that the challenges in East Timor are indeed great, but remarkable progress has been achieved in a few short months.”
2000-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4147 (2000) · source
“We are encouraged that this initiative has generated employment, but remain concerned that the employment initiative must focus on long-term rehabilitation. The quick-fix approach will, in the long- term, leave gaps and generate problems. My delegation would be interested to hear about the progress in the small-enterprise projects spearheaded by the World Bank, which envisaged providing loans to East Timorese enterprises and reviving the local economy. Like the delegation of the United Kingdom, we would also like to hear more about the trust fund for the East Timor programme, particularly in the area of agriculture. We also welcome the health sector programme, which provides support to the Interim Health Authority and which will revamp the health system and develop appropriate policies and systems.”
2000-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4147 (2000) · source
“The number of returns of refugees to East Timor now stands at more than 161,000. While the number of returns seems to demonstrate that there is a growing level of confidence in the situation in East Timor and that the fear for personal safety may have diminished, it is important that the conditions for peaceful and safe returns be created, if those still in the refugee camps are to return. This, we believe, is a significant factor in the process of rehabilitation. The employment situation in East Timor continues to be of concern to my delegation. We note that the transitional employment programme has provided employment for a number of persons in the 13 districts of East Timor, in a wide range of areas.”
2000-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4147 (2000) · source
“Nevertheless, the role and effectiveness of the civilian police component of UNTAET in maintaining law and order and developing a credible, professional and impartial East Timorese police force remains critical. We therefore urge that top priority be given to the quick and full deployment of this component of the mission. My delegation wishes to take this opportunity to express our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the recent flooding. This flooding, we note, also affected the refugee camps in West Timor and a total of some 50,000 persons. UNTAET and the humanitarian agencies must be commended for their speedy response to the crisis. We also commend the Government of Indonesia for its actions and note its efforts in coordinating relief.”
2000-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4147 (2000) · source
“We welcome in particular the recent opening of the civil service campus, which will provide training and which in fact houses the Public Service Commission. We will follow closely the progress of training in basic administration and in leadership and supervisory skills. UNTAET must also be commended for having moved swiftly to establish the administrative units and departments that could form the basis for the future East Timorese Government agencies. At the same time, my delegation believes that care has to be taken to ensure that the structures will not be too costly for an independent East Timor to operate. It is, after all, a small territory, with fewer than 1 million persons, and a mostly agricultural population. We have been told by Mr. Annabi that the law and order situation has improved.”
2000-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4147 (2000) · source
“Like previous speakers, I wish to thank the Assistant Secretary-General, Mr. Annabi, for his briefing on the current situation in East Timor. We commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, and the staff of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). We note in particular that over the past few months UNTAET has directed its focus and redoubled its efforts to ensure that the East Timorese people are more and more involved in the process of rehabilitation and reconstruction. This, in my delegation's view, is the only path to the sustainability of institutions in East Timor and to ensuring that the requisite local capacity and ownership are created.”
2000-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4147 (2000) · source
“We wish to support the initiative taken by France to invite the Political Committee to meet in New York in June, and we are sure that this will in no doubt serve as a stimulus to the peace process. In our view, the Council also needs urgently to address the establishment of the panels on illegal exploitation of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As we have said on other occasions, the illegal exploitation of minerals throughout Africa is a cause of severe conflict and, in fact, is providing the resources for continuing conflict. Finally, my delegation joins in paying tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the Force Commander and the men and women of MONUC for their work under very difficult circumstances.”
2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source
“Given the crucial role assigned to the JMC in the implementation of the Lusaka Agreement, we firmly believe that it must be provided with the resources to support its operations. The process of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants must be speeded up. The report observes that there is a rough, provisional figure of some 15,000 members of armed groups which still exist, but that the members of these groups are very hard to identify. There is obviously considerable work to be done if the ceasefire is to hold. Also, the proliferation of arms and access to arms by the populations throughout the Democratic Republic of the Congo will continue to undermine the peace process and inevitably perpetuate the cycle of conflict.”
2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source
“My delegation was particularly appalled by the response of Mr. Ilunga, cited in paragraph 51 of the report, regarding the incident in Mwenga in which 15 women were reportedly buried alive. My delegation remains concerned that the issue of co-location of MONUC and the Joint Military Commission (JMC) continues to be a source of contention. We also note that the report supports the view that the core structure for ceasefire monitoring, as outlined in resolution 1291 (2000), has to involve MONUC and the JMC working jointly from a co-located headquarters. We believe that the coordination of the activities of MONUC and the JMC is a functional one, and that every effort should be made to resolve the problem of location.”
2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source
“It is also encouraging that all the parties to the conflict demonstrated their desire to achieve sustainable peace, and they appealed for rapid deployment of phase II of MONUC. My delegation, in supporting the rapid deployment of MONUC, wishes to emphasize that the Mission must be equipped to deal with any eventuality. There is also a need for all parties to provide credible security guarantees to enable MONUC to fulfil its mandate to monitor the ceasefire and to ensure that life-saving humanitarian assistance reaches the civilian population throughout the country. At the same time, mechanisms must be put in place to address the issues relating to refugees and internally displaced persons. We wish to join the Permanent Representative of Namibia in calling for swift investigation of reported violations of human rights.”
2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source
“We concur with the proposal made in the report that the facilitator, with the assistance of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the active backing of the Security Council, could address the issue of the venue in the first stages of the dialogue. Thirdly, the readiness of some armed groups to engage in dialogue with the mission must be seen as a sign of hope for the future. My delegation notes, however, that the leader of the Movement for the Liberation of the Congo (MLC), Jean-Pierre Bemba, did not meet with the members of the mission, due reportedly to logistical difficulties. My delegation wishes to emphasize that compliance by all armed groups with the Lusaka Agreement is a sine qua non for its successful implementation.”
2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source
“The report cites numerous instances of discussions on the issue among various parties, noting, however, the divergent views on the venue. We note that there appears a greater degree of understanding between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the facilitator of the inter-Congolese dialogue, which we hope will augur well for the dialogue's success. Indeed, without a political track, all parties will inevitably focus on the military track. This would have tragic consequences for the long-suffering people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Security Council, for its part, must continue to send a strong message of support for the facilitator of the dialogue, Sir Ketumile Masire.”
2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source
“Significant events include the signing of the status-of-forces agreement on 4 May, the proposed timetable for the withdrawal of Rwandan and Ugandan troops from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the ceasefire agreement of 8 April. We are mindful, however, that peace remains fragile. Secondly, we are pleased that the mission was able to meet with a wide cross-section of Congolese society, including members of civil society, religious leaders and leaders of political parties. The points of view they expressed in the meetings with the members of the mission served to underscore the clear desire of the Congolese people for peace. In this regard, the holding of the inter-Congolese dialogue is of paramount importance.”
2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source
“The Jamaican delegation welcomes the mission's analysis and recommendations, which will inform the Council's actions on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The report is comprehensive, addressing, inter alia, the military and security situation, the inter- Congolese dialogue, cooperation between the Democratic Republic of the Congo Government and the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), as well as human rights and humanitarian issues. I will therefore confine my comments to some of the issues raised in the report to which my delegation attaches importance. First, the tone of the report is guardedly optimistic.”
2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source
“Today's open meeting on the report of the Security Council mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a clear expression of the Security Council's commitment to reinvigorating the process of peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Only last week, the Security Council had the opportunity to critically assess the progress of peacekeeping efforts in Kosovo, following the dispatch of a similar mission. It is obvious that these missions are effective in creating a better understanding of issues before the Council and in facilitating its decision-making. It is against this background that my delegation commends the members of the mission for their instructive findings and Ambassador Holbrooke for his leadership of the mission.”
2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source
“But if United Nations personnel are to operate effectively, their security must be assured and not threatened by armed elements operating outside of the control of the Government. In conclusion, I wish to express my delegation's support for the presidential statement initiated by the Russian Federation.”
2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source
“My delegation therefore welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to establish a post-conflict peace-building mission following the withdrawal of UNMOT. While United Nations programmes and agencies in Tajikistan will have new priorities, they will have a crucial role to play in the years ahead. The long-term economic and social development of Tajikistan must be addressed by strengthening local institutions and through capacity- building. Humanitarian activities must continue to be given prominence. Increased emphasis must now be placed on ensuring the return of refugees from neighbouring countries and internally displaced persons to their places of origin, as well as on the reintegration of ex-combatants.”
2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source
“We also wish to take this opportunity to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in the cause of peace. The commitment of the Tajik people and Government to the creation of a pluralistic democracy is clear. The country is now well on the road to peace and national reconciliation, and the international community must support the efforts of the Government aimed at economic, political and military reforms. Existing political institutions must be strengthened in order to ensure the creation of a sustainable system of governance in collaboration with the Tajik people. We believe that the United Nations must remain involved in order to cement the gains made in the peace process, to foster greater democracy in the region and to ensure that continuing instability does not jeopardize the peace achieved.”
2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source