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“In fact, almost all the situations before the Security Council for consideration have a humanitarian dimension either in a direct or indirect manner. The Council must therefore address these issues with the greatest degree of urgency. The tragic situation emanating from deliberate attacks against civilians, humanitarian workers and other non-combatants rests at the heart of today's discussions and demonstrates a clear need for the Council to continue to strongly insist upon full respect at all levels for the principles of international humanitarian and human rights law.”
2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109 (2000) · source
“Allow me, on behalf of the Jamaican delegation, to say how pleased we are to see you, Sir, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, presiding over the deliberations of the Security Council. We also wish to thank the Secretary-General for his statement, in which he set the framework for this debate and our future action on the humanitarian aspects of issues before the Council. We particularly welcome this open debate, as it provides opportunities for Member States to express their views, and we believe that this will provide a valuable input into the Council's work. It has become increasingly clear that while severe suffering among civilian populations may be a consequence of armed conflict, such large-scale suffering can pose a serious threat to international peace and security.”
2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109 (2000) · source
“The regional framework for cooperation, as exemplified in the Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe, demonstrates the need for coordination between various initiatives in the region, and we hope that these will provide an incentive for the rebuilding of the Balkans and facilitate the region's integration into the wider community. We agree with Mr. Bildt that there will have to be dialogue on which a consensus can be based. As he said, any lasting agreement must meet the minimum demands of all and the maximum demands of none. I therefore wish to congratulate Mr. Bildt for his efforts to promote peace and security in the region and wish him continued success.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105Resumption1 (2000) · source
“These include administrative reform; the maintenance of law and order, including the establishment of effective and efficient judicial and law- enforcement systems; the safe return of refugees and internally displaced persons to their places of origin; the combating of corruption; and the overall strengthening of civil society. The strengthening of local institutions and the building of capacity are also integral components of peace-building efforts. These efforts cannot by themselves bring about the desired results, and we see the ultimate success of the United Nations peace-building efforts in the Balkans and the region as a whole depending on a number of factors, including the strong political will of the leaders, regional cooperation and the commitment of the international community to assist the process.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Peaceful coexistence and the building of a multi- ethnic society are critical to the long-term development of the Balkans, and we must emphasize that there cannot be discrimination on the basis of religion, nationality or ethnicity, because as long as these persist there will be no real progress. We therefore strongly condemn any ethnic or other violence based on any discrimination, and in this regard we emphasize the importance that we attach to the work of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. My delegation believes that there are several areas in which the United Nations must continue to work if it is to assist in peace-building, reconstruction and development efforts.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Bildt pointed out, the Balkan region preoccupied the international community for most of the decade of the 1990s and, while there is reason for optimism in some cases, we recognize that there is still much to be done. The recent outbreaks of violence in Kosovo indicate that there is still a long way to go and we are concerned that incidents such as those in Mitrovica will further set back the fragile peace process. We agree that there is still a critical role for the United Nations in peace-building in the Balkans. We see that the entrenchment of peace and security is an essential prerequisite for the development of the region, including the full integration of refugees and internally displaced persons into the societies.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Like previous speakers, I wish to thank Mr. Bildt for his briefing on the situation in the Balkans. We have appreciated his frank assessment of what needs to be done by the international community and by the countries concerned if the self-sustaining stability to which Mr. Bildt referred is to be achieved. We appreciate the fact that his position as Special Envoy of the Secretary- General on the Balkans has provided him with a very useful vantage point from which to see the problems of each country as part of a larger mosaic and points to the need to have a comprehensive settlement which must encompass the region as a whole. As Mr.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Given the crucial role assigned to the JMC in the implementation of the Lusaka Agreement, it must be provided with the resources to support its operation. My delegation wishes to pay tribute to the Secretary- General, to the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and to the staff, both military and civilian, of MONUC, and we wish to express our support for their efforts in seeking to bring peace to this troubled region. Finally, it is our hope that this draft resolution, which my delegation will support, will underline the commitment of the international community to support an end to the years of conflict and to provide a basis on which sustainable peace can take root in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the Great Lakes region.”
2000-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4104 (2000) · source
“We wish to emphasize that all parties must provide credible security guarantees to enable MONUC to fulfil its mandate and to ensure that life-saving humanitarian assistance reaches the civilian population throughout the country, to alleviate their unnecessary suffering. My delegation is also deeply concerned at the reports of the illegal exploitation of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These activities, as has been clearly shown, have serious consequences for the security conditions and the continuation of hostilities in that country. The international community must also stem the flow of illegal arms into the areas of conflict, as this is further exacerbating the situation. The coordination of the activities of MONUC and the Joint Military Commission (JMC) is a functional one to which we fully subscribe.”
2000-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4104 (2000) · source
“However, my delegation must express its deep concern at reports of recent outbreaks of fighting and of violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. We must also express our alarm at the deteriorating humanitarian situation and emphasize that those responsible for the violations of international humanitarian law must be brought to justice. Jamaica supports the expansion of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), as proposed in the draft resolution, as a minimum. We hope that this will lead to the eventual deployment of a peacekeeping mission.”
2000-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4104 (2000) · source
“We believe that while the draft resolution by no means meets all of our wishes, it will send a positive signal to the signatories to the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement and to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo that the Security Council is committed to playing its part in reinvigorating the peace process in that country. We welcome the political will demonstrated by the parties to the Lusaka Agreement, most recently at their summit on 23 February. We are sure that they will continue to demonstrate their determination to strictly adhere to the Agreement and to implement it in all its aspects. We appreciate the fact that the draft resolution fosters the objective of national reconciliation while respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighbours.”
2000-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4104 (2000) · source
“The draft resolution before us today is a pivotal one, which can have lasting impact on the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region of Africa as a whole. Our deliberations during January, which culminated in the historic participation in the Council's meeting on 24 January by seven heads of State or Government, emphasized only too well that there are intractable problems in the region, problems that need to be addressed in a comprehensive manner. At that time my delegation expressed its support for the recommendations in the report of the Secretary-General contained in document S/2000/30. It is in this context that the Jamaican delegation believes that the adoption of this draft resolution will be a step in the right direction.”
2000-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4104 (2000) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to join previous speakers in paying tribute to those staff of the United Nations and non-governmental organizations who have chosen to serve the international community in conflict situations, and to salute those who have sacrificed their lives in the cause of peace. The Council must act now. Their lives must not have been lost in vain.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“The Security Council must also play an important role in ensuring the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers. We believe that any long-term protection requires an enhancement of the Council's role in addressing the root causes of conflict in a comprehensive manner. The lack of political will is one of the greatest crises facing the international community in resolving conflicts and the Council must therefore redouble its efforts to address the political aspects involved in the many situations which are giving rise to the current humanitarian crises.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“The protection of humanitarian workers cannot be fully achieved without effective deterrence of those who continue to violate the rights of individuals who enjoy protection under international law. As previous speakers have pointed out, the international community should not tolerate impunity. States must bring to justice those who have committed serious violations of international humanitarian law. We must put the full weight of the Council behind efforts to strengthen international legal enforcement mechanisms. We must continue to support the international criminal tribunals and to emphasize the responsibility of States and non-State actors alike for guaranteeing the safety of humanitarian personnel and for ensuring the unimpeded access of such personnel to civilians in situations of conflict.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“In an effort to strengthen the security of United Nations and associated personnel, we further believe that the inclusion of certain aspects of the 1994 Convention into status-of-forces agreements could be useful in enhancing the security environments in which these persons operate. We also believe that there is a need for greater cooperation between the humanitarian community, peacekeeping operations and Member States - particularly troop contributors - in exchanging information on risk assessment and on conditions in the field. The Secretariat should coordinate such exchanges on security issues. In this connection, we note the recommendations made by the Deputy Secretary-General and look forward to the report of the Secretary-General to be submitted later this year.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“We would also suggest that a compilation of examples of best practices and lessons learned with regard to the safety and security of humanitarian personnel in the field should be conducted with the utmost urgency in order to provide useful guidance to new and ongoing humanitarian missions. We believe that the recommendations concerning the protection of humanitarian workers contained in the Secretary-General's report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict are important in addressing the problem, and we hope that the working group established to consider these recommendations will soon complete its mandate.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“We are also pleased to have learned from the Deputy Secretary-General that a full- time Security Coordinator will be appointed. My delegation has taken special note of the entry into force of the 1994 Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel, and we recognize its importance in expanding the level of legal coverage for humanitarian workers. However, there still remain substantial weaknesses in legal coverage. The international community must therefore urgently devise appropriate legal instruments to address the concerns of those humanitarian organizations not associated with the United Nations. The United Nations must also address the need for legal coverage and protection of locally recruited United Nations staff, who often are the major targets of attack.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“We also believe that proper training and sensitization of personnel to the relevant domestic laws, conditions and customs that they will encounter should become an integral part of their process of preparation. An effective and comprehensive security plan for the humanitarian components of peacekeeping operations is essential for their success and for securing the safety of the personnel involved. The provision of adequate financial resources for the proper security training of United Nations personnel must therefore be treated as a matter of priority. In this regard, we acknowledge the importance of the Trust Fund for Security of United Nations personnel, and we recall the appeal made by the Deputy Secretary-General for more contributions to the Fund.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“The presence of military and peacekeeping personnel in a multifunctional operation may be one of the most effective ways of guaranteeing the minimum security necessary to conduct humanitarian operations. United Nations peacekeeping forces mandated to support humanitarian assistance missions have generally helped establish a more secure environment. We therefore believe that the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations could assist in determining the most appropriate cases in which this approach may be applied. Coordination and cooperation among the military, civilian, political and humanitarian components of a multifunctional operation are essential to the success of United Nations missions. As was emphasized earlier, we must restore respect for the neutral and impartial work they undertake.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“The extremely urgent nature of this situation requires us to urge full compliance with international law and to take appropriate steps to address the gaps in the legal coverage of humanitarian personnel that continue to exist despite the current legal regimes. T oday's debate gives us a unique opportunity to review the role to be played by the Security Council in supporting the work of humanitarian organizations and improving the environment for humanitarian assistance. In this regard, we must ensure that the mandates of the United Nations field operations include appropriate measures for the safety and protection of United Nations and associated personnel and other personnel.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“Jamaica is deeply concerned by the continued attacks against United Nations and other humanitarian personnel, and we condemn in the strongest possible terms all acts of violence directed against them. We believe that the international community must move with the greatest urgency to curb these unacceptable acts and that it should spare no effort in adopting the most comprehensive approaches to resolving these gross Violations of international law, recognizing - as Ms. Bertini pointed out - that attacks against United Nations and associated personnel are aimed at the United Nations itself.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“Allow me to express my delegation's deep satisfaction at seeing you, Mr. Minister, presiding over the Council today. We deeply appreciate the initiative taken by your country, Argentina, in convening this very timely and important debate on the protection of United Nations and associated personnel and humanitarian personnel in conflict zones. We also wish to express our appreciation to the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Louise Frechette, and to the Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), Ms. Catherine Bertini, for their sobering statements, in which they detailed the nature of the attacks on United Nations, associated and humanitarian personnel and made recommendations for action that the Council should take.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“The failure to accomplish this could easily negate the efforts of all concerned to bring peace and security to the people of East Timor. I want to make a brief reference to the reports which have been presented pointing to serious violations of human rights. We believe that these must be addressed by the international community and by the Government of Indonesia, and we have noted the determination expressed by the Indonesian Government to prosecute the perpetrators. In closing, I wish to express again my delegation's support for the work of UNTAET and to wish Mr. Viera de Mello and his staff all success in their efforts.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“We have noted the efforts that have been made in the restructuring of the education system, and we urge that a programme of adult literacy be incorporated into this. The fact that we have been told about the quick-impact projects with the World Bank, also involving the United Nations funds and programmes, should not make us lose sight of the fact that we need long-term programmes which will address the sustainable development of East Timor. We think it is very important for this long-term programme to be elaborated over the next few months. The Secretary-General, in his report, emphasized the need to produce tangible results for the people of East Timor by creating employment and providing a range of public services, while supporting the reintegration of displaced persons from West Timor.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“Viera de Mello referred to the need to re- establish prisons and for the work of the military police and detention centres of the International Force in East Timor (INTERFET) to come under civilian operations, and we are therefore pleased to note the involvement in the training of East Timorese, both including judicial and civil service personnel, as well as other officials. The Secretary-General's report also emphasized a number of positive developments, not the least of which is the establishment of the Transitional Judicial Service Commission and the Public Service Commission. We wanted to commend those countries that have offered training facilities for the East Timorese, and we believe that the whole question of human resource development is key to the progress of East Timor.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“These incidents have served to undermine the generally stable security situation, and we note that the United Nations force will adopt a firm posture in maintaining security throughout the Territory. However, the fact that these incidents have continued to occur and have occurred very recently, and their apparent contributing causes - unemployment and frustration - all further demonstrate the urgency with which UNTAET must continue to carry out its mandate. We agree with the previous speakers who have emphasized the law and order situation - that the need for the deployment of the civilian police, the training of judges and the establishment of the judicial system are all necessary if the people of East Timor are to be provided with a functioning judiciary and police operation. Mr.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“But while the rate of return of refugees has been encouraging, with over 130,000 having returned so far, the Secretary- General's report indicates that conditions in the refugee camps are still a cause of concern, and for us the obstruction of access of United Nations personnel to the camps is unacceptable. We hope that this can be addressed speedily. So far, the cooperation and collaboration of the international community, as evidenced by the level of support demonstrated at the recent pledging conferences, must be commended. But we note that Mr. Viera de Mello has called for quick disbursement of these funds, and we hope that the international donor community will seriously address this. As far as the security situation is concerned, we are deeply concerned about the incidents of violence.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“Some committees have already been established, and we look forward, over the next few months, to hearing reports of the establishment of the other committees and the work they are carrying out. We are encouraged by the cooperation of the Government of Indonesia and hope that the relations developed by UNTAET and the forthcoming visit of the President of Indonesia later this month to East Timor will lead to normalization of relations between Indonesia and East Timor. We hope that this will allow for the acceleration of the return of the refugees and the resettlement of those who wish to return to Indonesia.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“We wish to congratulate him and his staff on their dynamic and energetic approach. Jamaica strongly supports the work of UNTAET and its unprecedented role in nation-building. Its role in establishing a viable, democratic and sustainable system of governance and public administration is critical. The participation of the East Timorese in creating and building these institutions is of fundamental importance, as this will create for them a sense of ownership of the process. It was therefore encouraging to hear from Mr. Vieira de Mello his assessment of the work of the National Consultative Council and of the participation of all relevant parties. We see this as a positive step towards national reconciliation.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“We are aware of the monumental challenges facing him as he and UNTAET members, in collaboration with the East Timorese people, seek to lay the foundation for a transition to independence. As Mr. Vieira de Mello pointed out, the East Timorese have high expectations of the international community, and of the United Nations in particular. They face a perilous economic and social situation, with rising crime, high unemployment, over 80 per cent of the people without visible means of support and over 50 per cent illiteracy. It is clear that the needs of the East Timorese must be addressed at all levels. We are therefore pleased with the ambitious programme outlined by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the objectives he proposed for UNTAET for the first six months.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“First of all, I wish to express my delegation's pleasure in seeing you, Sir, preside over the Council's deliberations during the month of February. We are sure that under your wise guidance and leadership the business of the Council will be conducted in an efficient and effective manner. You may be assured of my delegation's cooperation. My delegation wishes to welcome the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in East Timor, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, to the Security Council. We wish to thank the Secretary-General for his very comprehensive report and to thank Mr. Vieira de Mello for his very lucid briefing on the work of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). We listened with great attention to his assessment of the situation there.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“The actions that we take in the future will signal our seriousness, not only in speaking on African issues, but also in taking concrete actions in support of peace, security and development on the continent.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“President, in this connection we wish to thank you for the letters that have been presented for our consideration, as it is only by addressing the problems in a holistic manner that there will be any lasting solutions. Various recommendations for action have been presented by the African leaders, by the United Nations Secretary-General, by the Secretary-General of the OAU, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the head of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS and by Council members, among others. Implementation of these recommendations will require the further commitment of human and financial resources. I want to thank Sir Jeremy Greenstock for his proposal for an ad hoc working group of the Council on Africa, and for having set the stage during his presidency last December for our focus on Africa this month.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“The high incidence of children among refugees and internally displaced persons as victims and orphans of the AIDS pandemic, of landmines and of malnutrition, the use of children as child soldiers and forced labour - all of these have exposed a generation of children to untold suffering and have robbed them of their innocence and childhood. We must restore peace to the war-torn communities, so that the children of the future can be provided with an environment conducive to their mental, moral, physical, social and economic development. It is important for the Council to work closely with the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. Again, Mr.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“The international community must, as a first step, stop the flow of illegal arms to conflict situations and stop the plundering of Africa's natural resources to purchase these arms. Without buyers there can be no sellers. The links exposed by Ambassador Fowler in his capacity as Chairman of the sanctions Committee on Angola have pointed us in the right direction. Another common thread in all our discussions this month has been the plight of civilians, particularly children, as victims of war. We have all recited the refrain that "children are our future". Yet in many parts of Africa, we run the risk of losing an entire generation.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“There are some common threads in our debates on Africa to which my delegation wishes to draw attention. One of the most compelling messages that has emerged is the inextricable link between peace, sustainable economic growth and sustainable development. We heard the Foreign Minister of South Africa emphasize this relationship. My delegation firmly believes that the root causes of conflict often lie in socio-economic conditions that are the natural breeding grounds for conflict. The question for the Council is how to prevent such conflicts in the first place and how to assist in curbing the cycle of Violence. The signing of peace agreements can be but a first step towards peace. We need to move beyond this stage to ensure that effective measures are in place to provide a smooth transition from a culture of war to a culture of peace.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“My delegation was heartened by the renewed attention on the conflicts in Angola, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The participation in our debates of so many heads of State, Ministers of Government and the Secretary-General of the OAU helped stress the gravity of the situation, as well as the fervent desire in all of the countries involved to bring an end to the conflicts. The facilitators of the Arusha and Lusaka processes, former Presidents Mandela and Masire, and the leaders of the countries concerned must be able to count on the moral and financial support of the international community. The Council also needs to act speedily on the expansion of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the eventual deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping force.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“We all agree that we have been sensitized to the varying needs of Africa, but this month has also brought to the fore issues that previously received piecemeal treatment. Now we have been forewarned, and therefore forearmed, to act decisively and swiftly. We have discussed at length various conflict situations, particularly the intra-State conflicts in the Great Lakes region, which have implications for international peace and security, and the linkages that can be associated with the AIDS pandemic and the flow of refugees and internally displaced persons in Africa. The Security Council must move from words of sympathy to action. The international community, particularly Africa, is waiting to see our lofty pledges fulfilled.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“First of all, I want to associate my delegation with the condolences expressed by the Foreign Minister of Namibia and President of the General Assembly to the families of the Victims of the Kenyan aircraft crash. We also wish to join in thanking the President of Zambia and the Foreign Ministers of South Africa and Namibia for having addressed the Council this morning, and also the Permanent Representative of Algeria in his capacity as representive of the chairmanship of the Organization of African Unity (OAU). They have provided a framework for action by the Council on African issues under our purview. While we may not have covered all the issues, we all agree that this month's focus on Africa has been historic. We therefore wish to commend the United States presidency for its initiative.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“We believe that we must go forward from here determined to make a difference in promoting peace and security for the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the people of the Great Lakes region and the people -V "Mu-MMJ A-tuvv of Africa. We share in the hope of those who believe that peace and security are not only possible and attainable, but important for the international peace and security of us all.”
2000-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4092Resumption2 (2000) · source
“The United Nations must continue to work closely with the OAU in a coordinated way to promote mediation and negotiations among the parties concerned and to support the African leaders, who have sought to provide an African solution to the crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will not be achievable without addressing the security situation of the entire Great Lakes region. Jamaica therefore fully supports the holding of an international conference on peace and security and development in the Great Lakes region, in due course, under the auspices of the United Nations and the OAU. It is our belief that only a holistic and integrated approach to the crisis will result in lasting peace.”
2000-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4092Resumption2 (2000) · source
“We must acknowledge with appreciation the support already pledged by several countries. Jamaica supports the expansion of MONUC, as proposed by the Secretary-General, and the eventual deployment of a peacekeeping mission. In this connection, we believe that the forces involved must operate under robust rules of engagement. We remain firmly committed to the belief that collective action is the best approach to addressing the complex situation which obtains, and we wish to place on record our appreciation of the efforts of the OAU, the Southern African Development Community and President Chiluba, which have resulted in significant strides towards brokering peace in the Great Lakes region. This notwithstanding, the Security Council cannot abdicate its role in the maintenance of peace and international security.”
2000-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4092Resumption2 (2000) · source
“My delegation is concerned that inaction on the part of the Security Council could result in continued loss of life, further deterioration in the humanitarian situation, and a reversal of the progress already achieved in the implementation of the Lusaka Agreement. We therefore believe that the recommendations contained in the Secretary-General's report must be speedily acted upon. We support the View that the Joint Military Commission (JMC) has a key role to play and that it should be established on a permanent basis in order to carry out its functions. Efforts to coordinate its activities with those of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) should be continued. Given the crucial role assigned to the JMC, it must be provided with resources to support its operations.”
2000-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4092Resumption2 (2000) · source
“In this regard, the Secretary-General has pointed to the valuable assistance that the civilian protection personnel authorized under resolution 1279 (1999) could give, once they are in place in ensuring a comprehensive approach to child protection throughout all the stages of the making and consolidating of peace and in complementing the work of the United Nations Children's Fund. The Lusaka Agreement has allowed the demobilization and rehabilitation of ex-combatants to move forward, and we urge the parties to cooperate in implementation of this, beginning with the vulnerable groups: children, the handicapped and the chronically disabled.”
2000-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4092Resumption2 (2000) · source
“The Secretary-General's report also highlighted the critical food insecurity facing some 10 million persons in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the high levels of chronic and acute malnutrition in children under five. We urge the international community to respond favourably to the United Nations Consolidated Appeal for 2000, and we note with deep regret that the low response to the 1999 Appeal made it impossible for the United Nations to provide life-saving intervention. The Secretary-General's report also draws attention to reports of the victimization of children and their recruitment as child soldiers. We agree with the Secretary-General that in order to ensure that the lives of children are protected, it will be necessary to act before the fragile Ceasefire Agreement further erodes.”
2000-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4092Resumption2 (2000) · source
“The increasing number of internally displaced persons and refugees has serious ramifications not only for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but also for the neighbouring countries - with some 280,000 citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo now being refugees in the Republic of the Congo, Zambia and Tanzania. We call on all the parties to the conflict to respect the civilian and humanitarian nature of the refugee camps and to act in accordance with international humanitarian law. We also wish to pay tribute to and encourage the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the World Food Programme and the non- governmental humanitarian organizations involved in caring for and facilitating the repatriation of refugees to continue their work despite the difficulties encountered.”
2000-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4092Resumption2 (2000) · source
“We urge those who believe that they have a legitimate right to petition for justice and full participation in the political governance of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to do so through the processes provided at the bargaining table and not at the end of the barrel of a gun, recognizing that there can be no military solution to the conflict. My delegation is deeply disturbed by the worsening humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, especially by the fact that increased insecurity in the war zones is making it difficult for humanitarian aid workers to have access to vulnerable populations. We have -V "Mu-MMJ A-tuvv noted from the Secretary-General's report that more than 960,000 persons are now mostly inaccessible.”
2000-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4092Resumption2 (2000) · source
“This dialogue, we believe, is an indispensable step towards national reconciliation and lasting peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We are pleased that the former President of Botswana, Sir Ketumile Masire, has accepted the appointment as facilitator of that dialogue, and we wish him success in his efforts - which deserve the material and moral support of the international community. The precarious security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to be a cause for concern. The heightened military activity of armed groups and the danger of large-scale violence among ethnic groups seriously diminish the achievement of the goals of the Lusaka Agreement.”
2000-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4092Resumption2 (2000) · source
“The elements of such a peace must include the security of borders of the States concerned, their sovereignty and territorial integrity, and their full enjoyment of their national resources. In this connection, we support the call for the immediate cessation of hostilities and reaffirm support for the unity, stability and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations and the charter of Organization of African Unity. To this end, the withdrawal of foreign troops from the Democratic Republic of the Congo must take place in accordance with the Lusaka Agreement. Jamaica supports the pursuit of a national inter-Congolese dialogue.”
2000-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4092Resumption2 (2000) · source