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first: 1998-12-23
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“His role will make a major contribution to efforts designed to guarantee stability and democratic and institutional development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The conclusions of the independent inquiry into the United Nations actions in Rwanda highlight the responsibility to respond effectively and speedily to protect populations exposed to imminent danger, as well as that which falls to the international community. The responsibility to implement the ceasefire and all the provisions of the Lusaka Agreement devolves first and foremost, however, to its signatories. Nevertheless, an international peacekeeping presence is required to assist the various participants successfully to conclude this task and to strengthen confidence in the peace process.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“These camps must be dismantled and all the parties to the conflict must guarantee unimpeded and safe access to the victimized populations and the protection and respect of refugees and internally displaced persons. All those who wish to return home in safety must be allowed to do so. The open meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo allowed the peace process to be relaunched. It is critical that members of the Council involve themselves in this effort. In the course of their statements at that meeting, speakers emphasized the importance of implementing the various elements of the Lusaka Agreement as quickly as possible. We also hope that the Facilitator of the inter- Congolese dialogue will have the resources necessary to begin his work.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“Canada is convinced that the new Facilitator of the Arusha peace process, former President Nelson Mandela, will succeed in persuading all the parties, including the rebel groups, to conclude a peace agreement. We reiterate our support for a negotiated political solution, which we feel to be the best way to establish a lasting peace so that Burundi may enjoy lasting and long-term development and development assistance may be effective. Canada condemns the policy of the Government of Burundi of displacing populations and forcing them into camps to which humanitarian personnel have limited access. This is a fundamental violation of the rights of the citizens of Burundi.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“Over the course of the month, we have drawn the Council's attention to the relevant information that we have obtained in Angola on the current situation of UNIT A and its operating methods. This information was communicated to the expert panel of the Angola sanctions Committee, which will take it into account in making recommendations on ways to strengthen the effectiveness of the sanctions imposed by the United Nations. We have also informed the Security Council of the information we have obtained on the two United Nations aircraft that were shot down and on those accused of the crime. We urge the Council officially to identify those responsible for these criminal acts and to ensure that they be brought to justice.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“The dramatic increase in the number of such victims among humanitarian personnel requires us to take urgent action to provide for their protection. Practical measures must be undertaken to provide for the protection of civilian and humanitarian personnel, and the perpetrators of criminal actions must also be brought to justice. All those who Violate human rights and humanitarian law must be brought speedily to justice if we wish to eliminate the culture of impunity. We welcome the firm support of the members of the Council for the efforts being made to implement the Council's sanctions against UNITA. It is critical for the Council to consider, speedily and in depth, the recommendations of the expert panel.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“The establishment of lasting peace requires all those involved in conflicts - Governments and others - to bear responsibility for protecting refugees and displaced persons within their territories and for establishing conditions to facilitate their return. They must also allow all those who so require to have safe and unimpeded access to humanitarian assistance and they must guarantee the safety, security and freedom of movement of United Nations and associated personnel. Canada is deeply concerned by the numerous attacks against United Nations personnel, in particular those who are locally recruited and those responsible for humanitarian assistance. We have seen such acts of aggression over the past few months in Angola, the Sudan and Somalia.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“Ogata, who rightly emphasized the importance of the role of the Security Council when it is called on to respond quickly to the needs of millions of displaced Africans. The fate of populations affected by war depends directly on our action or inaction. The international community must adopt more energetic measures to eliminate the deep-rooted causes of population displacement. Canada unreservedly supports the mission of Mr. Mandela and the Foreign Minister of Namibia, who, in their statements to the Council, emphasized that all those involved in conflicts in Africa must commit themselves to respecting peace, democracy and human rights. That responsibility cannot be shirked.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“The new mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone is a model to follow for forthcoming missions that will require vigorous peacekeeping and a commitment to acting firmly and to deploying troops on the basis of needs in the field. This is also the first mission which has a significant disarmament, demobilization and reintegration element, which demonstrates that, when there is a need to do so, the members of the Security Council are able to draw lessons from past experienceln the same spirit, we are grateful to the Secretary-General for his initiative to establish a demining centre, which is considered to be an important measure for protecting civilians. We have been honoured by the presence of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mrs.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“In this regard, this month has taught us many lessons. Canada welcomes the participation of the Facilitator for Burundi, Mr. Mandela; the Facilitator for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sir Ketumile Masire; the Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), Mr. Salim Salim; and President Chiluba, one of the principal architects of the Lusaka Agreement. Indeed, this has been an important phase in the establishment of a closer relationship, more focused on cooperation, between the Security Council and the OAU, as well as between the Council and the heads of the regional and subregional initiatives for peace and security in Africa. We eagerly await the speedy adoption of the draft resolution, on which we have reached agreement in the course of this month, to provide for a peacekeeping mission in Sierra Leone.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“Mr. Duval (Canada) (spoke in French): Canada welcomes the initiatives that you, Mr. President, have taken this month. They represent a step towards the more vigorous commitment of the Council and its members to Africa. Today, several speakers have stated that the primary challenge facing us is that of transforming those commitments into concrete actions and, as Ambassador Greenstock has just stressed, of making our action in Africa more effective. We also welcome the debates that have taken place on thematic issues confronting Africa, such as AIDS, refugees and internally displaced persons. Those meetings emphasized the importance of human security in the mandate and the work of the Council and demonstrate that if they are to lead to action, such public meetings must provide the opportunity for us to hear and to be heard.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“We can see that these populations are very reluctant to return home. In conclusion, I would like to come back to one particular point made by the High Commissioner. A large proportion of refugees and displaced persons are children and adolescents. We have many with us today. I wonder if the High Commissioner could tell us what her Office is doing to ensure that the specific needs of these children and adolescents are met, and if she could speak on specific measures to help girls, particularly with regard to protection, education and vocational training.”
2000-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4089 (2000) · source
“The Security Council has an important role to play in this task. Besides, as the High Commissioner has stressed, when a matter has been resolved politically, the task does not step there. The international community must continue to encourage reconstruction and reconciliation in order to ensure lasting peace and ensure that the displaced populations can return to their countries and be reintegrated with dignity and in a climate of security. The countries of origin have a central role to play in eliminating the underlying causes of population displacement and in doing their utmost to ensure that their nationals have good reason to return home with a sense of confidence. This point applies particularly to the countries of the Great Lakes region, where there have been cyclical population movements because of continuing conflict.”
2000-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4089 (2000) · source
“Francis Deng, has rightly said that sovereignty does not exempt countries of responsibility. This is a point we have often made. Thus, we have to continue demanding stronger efforts to protect and help refugees and internally displaced persons and other populations affected by war. However, along with Mrs. Ogata, we must recognize that population movements are only a symptom of political crises. The Security Council and the whole of the international community must show more imagination and look more resolutely at the political causes of the humanitarian crises in Africa and elsewhere. We can do this through mandates taking the human security requirement into account, as well as through a decompartmentalization of efforts so as to provide greater effectiveness for United Nations missions.”
2000-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4089 (2000) · source
“We must also stress the responsibilities of African countries, and indeed of countries in all parts of the world whose people are internally displaced, to ensure that those peoples' rights are protected under international humanitarian law, human rights law and the laws of their countries of origin, as in the case of the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea. In those cases where countries cannot or will not provide the necessary protection and assistance to their peoples, they nevertheless have the responsibility to provide full access, in conditions of complete security and without restrictions, to others in order that those peoples' basic needs can be met. Angola and the Sudan are examples of situations where this kind of problem exists. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General on internally displaced persons, Mr.”
2000-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4089 (2000) · source
“This phenomenon is not confined to Africa alone. We have seen it in Europe and neighbouring areas, in the Balkans and the Northern Caucasus. I would like to express my Government's gratitude for the generosity and spirit of solidarity shown by many African host countries, including Tanzania and Guinea, which have without fail taken in peoples from neighbouring countries affected by war and for their commitment to fulfilling their obligations under international law on refugees. Canada wishes to underline the importance of countries' continuing to provide a safe haven to all those who manage to cross a border so as to save their lives. We should demonstrate more solidarity with them in their efforts.”
2000-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4089 (2000) · source
“Their number has also increased, with particularly devastating consequences for their countries, for, unlike most refugees, these displaced persons do not usually benefit from protection and assistance comparable to that given refugees. Under the best possible conditions, flows of desperate peoples crossing borders in a very short period of time have a significant impact on the humanitarian and security situation at the regional and national levels. Nevertheless, as we are seeing in Africa, the host countries - whose infrastructures often have already been weakened - can become overwhelmed and experience an increase in social tension. The situation can deteriorate even further when these flows are the result of a deliberate tactic of war and when conflicts threaten to spill over national borders and involve other countries.”
2000-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4089 (2000) · source
“We also congratulate her on the cooperation she and her team offer Governments, thus enabling them to discharge their responsibilities to the refugees that they so generously take in. I assure her of Canada's continuing support. Emphasis has been placed on the fact that despite the efforts made, in several countries the number of refugees has not decreased. Reference was made to Guinea, Tanzania, the Sudan and Kenya, and further flows have occurred in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Angola, Ethiopia and Eritrea. To these we must add, as was stressed by the High Commissioner, the many Africans displaced within their own countries.”
2000-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4089 (2000) · source
“Mr. Duval (Canada) (spoke in French): Canada welcomes this open meeting of the Security Council on the very important question of the situation of refugees in Africa. We believe that this debate will be very useful to the Council's work in the coming weeks. First of all, we would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to the High Commissioner, Mrs. Ogata, for the very comprehensive statement she has made today on the situation of refugees and other displaced persons in Africa. We would also thank her for the excellent advice she has offered the Security Council in its further work. We also commend her and her team for the protection and invaluable assistance they provide refugees, often at the risk of their lives. Indeed, 36 personnel died in the Great Lakes region in the 1994-1996 period.”
2000-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4089 (2000) · source
“For its part, Canada pledges to support African Governments as they take the lead in generating their own national strategic plans to combat HIV/AIDS, to support communities and community groups in their responses to HIV/AIDS, to establish priorities in programming to ensure optimal impact and cost effective interventions, and to promote sustainable human development through a broad approach including basic human needs - basic education, primary health care and gender equity.”
2000-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4087Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Only two decades after the breakout of HIV/AIDS, important progress has been made in understanding the virus and the relationship between HIV/AIDS and human development. AIDS is no longer a single health problem. It has become a complex, multifaceted issue for development. The pervasiveness of conflict in Africa has been a key stumbling block to development. War steals resources. Therefore, the first and most obvious way the Council can contribute to Africa's fight against AIDS is to intensify its engagement in preventing and resolving conflict on that continent.”
2000-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4087Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Clearly, strong political commitment and a united response on the part of Africans themselves will go a long way in mitigating the impact of AIDS over the short term, stemming the diseases growth over the medium term and, hopefully, over the longer term working towards its complete eradication. It is equally clear that Africa cannot face this problem alone. Canada is one of many countries which has joined efforts with non-governmental and multilateral organizations to assist Africans in their fight against AIDS. The Secretary-General's launch of the International Partnership against AIDS in Africa last December is a welcome development which should help ensure a coordinated approach involving national Governments, private enterprise and multilateral agencies.”
2000-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4087Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Last September, Carol Bellamy spoke of the need to break the conspiracy of silence surrounding AIDS as an important step in addressing the problem in Africa. We congratulate Uganda and its Minister; indeed, that country has set an example by reversing this devastating trend. We also welcome the importance given to the issue by President Moi of Kenya and President Mkapa of Tanzania in their recent millennium addresses. Like Secretary-General Kofi Annan, we also welcome the courageous decisions of most African Governments in recognizing that the first battle to be won in the war against HIV/AIDS is to break the silence and remove the stigma surrounding it. Dr. Piot reminded us this morning that efforts already taken have yielded positive results.”
2000-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4087Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Furthermore, in line with the guidance provided by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, all peacekeepers, international observers and relief aid workers need to fully understand, both personally and professionally, the risks associated with inappropriate sexual behaviour, and this is usually what is involved. Canada has been involved in the international fight against AIDS since 1987. Total Canadian funding in support of HIV/AIDS projects in developing countries reached $22 million in 1999 alone. Canada's focus has very much been on Africa, with four of five major projects on that continent dealing with the promotion of sexual health, HIV/AIDS control and prevention, the strengthening of primary health-care capacity and addressing the special needs of women and vulnerable groups.”
2000-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4087Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The efforts of African Governments to stem the AIDS tide are hampered by civil strife, refugee flows, rapid urbanization and poverty, each of which, in turn, contributes to the further spread of HIV infection and AIDS. We must also consider the pandemic's impact on the ability of African States to continue to play their part in several peacekeeping operations around the world and in Africa itself. In sub-Saharan Africa, Ministries of Defence report averages of 20 to 40 per cent HIV positivity within their armed services. As the disease progresses, this will mean a loss of continuity at command level and within the ranks of the army, and a reduction in the effectiveness of prior peacekeeping training.”
2000-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4087Resumption1 (2000) · source
“We also wish to commend the work of Ambassador Greenstock of the United Kingdom delegation, focused during December on difficult issues of peace and security in Africa. (spoke in French) The AIDS pandemic represents a formidable threat to the development of government institutions, economic growth, political stability and human security in several parts of the world. The figures that we heard this morning show that in Africa this pandemic is more murderous than war. The reality is that a third, if not half, of Africans employed in the sectors of health, education, and security and in the civil service are likely to die of AIDS over the next five to 10 years. This is not just a human tragedy but also a real threat to peace and stability in the countries affected, which are already confronting many other challenges.”
2000-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4087Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The Canadian delegation is very appreciative of the briefings provided by the Secretary- General, Mr. Wolfensohn, Mr. Malloch Brown and Dr. Peter Piot on ongoing efforts to address the unfolding tragedy of AIDS in Africa. We also very much welcome the profile given this crucial problem by the participation of Vice-President Gore in this important meeting of the Security Council. Canada has consistently argued that the Council must broaden its definition of security to include non-traditional threats, especially those which affect human security. We commend you, Mr. President, and the American delegation for giving the Security Council the opportunity to consider the AIDS issue in the context of peace and security in Africa.”
2000-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4087Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Mr. Duval (Canada) (spoke in French): Canada voted in favour of the resolution the Council has just adopted. We would have preferred to adopt a 180-day roll-over into phase VII. However, we are able to support this seven-day extension in order to allow an extra week for negotiations among the permanent members on a comprehensive resolution. ( spoke in English) These temporary, technical roll-overs cannot continue indefinitely. Should one week prove insufficient, we hope that serious consideration will be given by all members to a 180-day roll-over the next time. We urge the permanent members to use this extra week to achieve progress that will allow the comprehensive resolution to finally be brought back to the Security Council for consideration and action.”
1999-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4077 (1999) · source
“Finally, our decision to continue MIPONUH in order to build MICAH is based on a desire to support the will of the Haitian people to advance their development. Ensuring a peaceful and smooth transition is also a responsibility of the Security Council, and we sincerely hope that today's decision signals a spirit of cooperation between the Council and the General Assembly in advancing this common cause.”
1999-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4074 (1999) · source
“Above all, we must ensure that MICAH will be not a stop-gap measure, but the instrument for consolidating the achievements of United Nations action and for putting in place the elements needed for long-term support for Haiti. (spoke in English) It is the people and the Government of Haiti that bear the ultimate responsibility for reconstruction and for the maintenance of a secure and stable political environment in their country. In that regard, the legislative elections planned for 19 March 2000 will be an important milestone. As they are fundamental to Haiti's democratic development, it is essential that those elections take place as set out in the electoral calendar, and in a secure environment, in order to ensure the political stability to which Haitians aspire.”
1999-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4074 (1999) · source
“For that reason, the transition period the Council has just adopted by its decision to continue MIPONUH until 15 March 2000 is essential if MICAH is to be organized, deployed and utilized to its full potential. MICAH will be a new mission, fundamentally different from a peacekeeping mission, and the choice of the experts who will constitute the mission will be a key element of success. Recruiting them will take time. It will take time also to coordinate the activities of MICAH with those of the many existing multilateral and bilateral programmes in Haiti, such as the Canadian support programme for the police and the justice system.”
1999-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4074 (1999) · source
“The future International Civilian Support Mission in Haiti (MICAH), which is being considered by the General Assembly, will complete the ongoing transition from a military peacekeeping presence to a civilian police presence evolving towards a long-term programme of cooperation. MICAH has been designed to provide wider- ranging, better targeted and better coordinated support for Haiti while reducing the number of staff and the total cost of the mission. Haiti and the Friends of the Secretary-General for Haiti, which prepared the General Assembly draft resolution on this matter, are focusing on the difficult period that follows the termination of a peacekeeping mission. They understand that the practical task of organizing and setting up MICAH will require a great deal of care and time.”
1999-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4074 (1999) · source
“We supported the resolution because we agree with the conclusions set out in the 18 November 1999 report of the Secretary-General on MIPONUH. MIPONUH has made an important contribution to the institutional development attained by the police force and to reform of that force, and it has helped to establish the basis for the development of an independent and professional police service in Haiti. Moreover, the work of the Representative of the Secretary-General in Haiti has provided the political presence the international community needs for coordinated and effective monitoring of Haitian efforts. These achievements of MIPONUH make it possible to move today, at the request of President Preval, to a more flexible mechanism adapted to the priority needs of Haiti.”
1999-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4074 (1999) · source
“Mr. Duval (Canada) (spoke in French): Canada introduced the draft resolution whose adoption has made it possible to continue the United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH) until 15 March 2000. We did this at the end of a long process regarding the transition from peacekeeping missions to missions of post-conflict peace-building and reconstruction. It is important to recall that it was Brazil that brought this matter to the Council and that, as that country's representative has noted, Brazil has worked in the Economic and Social Council and along with the Friends of the Secretary-General for Haiti to define a new approach to making the transition from peacekeeping missions to peace-building missions.”
1999-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4074 (1999) · source
“The piecemeal financing through voluntary contributions to special funds cannot provide the necessary financial security for the United Nations for missions such as the one we are authorizing today. The people of East Timor need that security. The role of UNTAET is not to administer East Timor on its own. The people of East Timor must play an integral part in the work of UNTAET. The people of East Timor finally has the opportunity to organize its own society as it wishes, and the United Nations has the duty to help it in strengthening its capacity to do so.”
1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source
“Canada's firm view, based on our experience with multinational forces in Rwanda, Somalia, Haiti and eastern Zaire, is that this Council could, and should, have authorized, in its resolution 1264 (1999) a classic United Nations-commanded peacekeeping operation for East Timor. Such a mission, with blue berets, funded through the standard peacekeeping assessment mechanism and multinational in character, could have been deployed as quickly as a multinational force. The essential factor delaying the deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation was not operational but political. (spoke in French) Finally, I would like to emphasize the need to finance the essential elements of UNTAET through regular contributions.”
1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source
“One of these investigations is to be carried out by the international commission of inquiry established by the Secretary- General, as requested by a resolution of 27 September of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. Canada co-sponsored that resolution, and we urge all parties, including the Government of Indonesia, to cooperate with the commission of inquiry. Justice is an integral part of reconciliation. Those who have committed crimes must be brought to justice. Secondly, we wish to reaffirm that the International Force, East Timor (INTERFET), should be replaced by the peacekeeping component of UNTAET as soon as possible, as set forth in operative paragraph 9.”
1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source
“Mr. Duval (Canada) (spoke in French): Canada has the pleasure of co-sponsoring the draft resolution that will establish the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). In order to prepare for the transition to independence - the path that was chosen during the popular consultation of 30 August 1999 - the sorely tested people of East Timor needs a robust United Nations presence, which would be ensured through the adoption of the draft resolution before us today. (spoke in English) Three aspects of this draft resolution are of particular importance to Canada. Firstly, the fourteenth preambular paragraph calls on all parties to cooperate with investigations into reports of systematic, widespread and flagrant violations of international humanitarian and human rights law committed in East Timor.”
1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source
“Gross human rights abuses - torture, amputation, rape, mutilation and the forcible recruitment of children as combatants - have torn apart the social fabric of that country. The first task, the rebuilding and reconciliation process, will be difficult. The continued commitment and engagement of the international community and the mobilization of significant resources will be critical if peace is to take hold in Sierra Leone. We are confident that with the commitment of all the parties involved, the people of Sierra Leone will enjoy a bright future.”
1999-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4035 (1999) · source
“Ex- combatants must be disarmed and properly reintegrated into society if Sierra Leone is to avoid the high crime rates and social unrest that are so frequent in countries emerging from conflicts in which there is an abundance of small arms. The success of disarmament, demobilization and the reintegration of child soldiers, as well as the resumption of normal life for all children affected by war, will also be decisive if they are to be able to take an active part in the reconstruction of their country. This task will not be easy, but it must be undertaken as quickly as possible with the full support of the Security Council. (spoke in English) The challenge facing the people of Sierra Leone is a daunting one. Unimaginable atrocities have been inflicted upon innocent civilians, the most appalling committed against women and children.”
1999-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4035 (1999) · source
“We are particularly pleased that this draft resolution takes up several of the themes developed during the open Security Council debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, which took place last February: the safety, security and freedom of movement of humanitarian personnel, the importance of access to humanitarian assistance, the special needs of children and the importance of human rights and humanitarian law. Like so many other modern conflicts, the war in Sierra Leone has had a devastating impact on innocent civilians. The effective disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of the rebel forces will be essential in guaranteeing future peace and stability in Sierra Leone.”
1999-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4035 (1999) · source
“I should also like to pay tribute to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) for its tireless efforts, and recall the sacrifices made by the countries members of ECOMOG that are providing troops to protect the people and the Government of Sierra Leone. Canada welcomes the decision that will be taken today to authorize the expansion of the United Nations Military Observer Mission in Sierra Leone. This decision is proof of the commitment of the international community to the implementation of the Lorne Agreement and to the consolidation of peace and security in Sierra Leone.”
1999-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4035 (1999) · source
“Mr. Duval (Canada) (spoke in French): We fully associate ourselves with the congratulations addressed to you, Mr. President, particularly those so eloquently expressed by the representatives of Sierra Leone, the United Kingdom and France. I would first like to pay tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Francis Okelo, for his important contribution, and to the men and women of the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL) for the essential work that they are carrying out in conditions that are difficult and still dangerous, as the representative of Malaysia has stressed.”
1999-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4035 (1999) · source
“President, for your efforts in undertaking this most timely debate, and we wholeheartedly support the draft presidential statement.”
1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source
“To this end, therefore, Canada would suggest that the Secretary-General be requested to submit his recommendations to the Security Council concerning ways and means to promote the full implementation of best practices for the effective planning, implementation and monitoring of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration in a peacekeeping environment. In concluding, I would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to express the sincere thanks of the Canadian delegation for the initiative taken by Malaysia in bringing this very important issue before the Security Council. The issue of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants in a peacekeeping environment is a topical one that is likely to be relevant to the deliberations of the Council in the next few months. We commend and thank you, Mr.”
1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source
“Of particular concern to Canada is the large number of child soldiers who are voluntarily or involuntarily involved in many conflicts. Consideration must be given to developing appropriate disarmament, demobilization and reintegration mechanisms to address their especially complex situation. The experience of the United Nations and other organizations with disarmament, demobilization and the reintegration of ex-combatants in a peacekeeping environment has been reviewed and analyzed. There is now an emerging consensus on both general principles and practical guidelines for effective disarmament, demobilization and reintegration planning and implementation in a coherent and comprehensive fashion. It is imperative that the Security Council take advantage of this information when authorizing new peacekeeping missions.”
1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source
“Finally, the Council must recognize that reintegration must be addressed if the first phases are to be ultimately successful. Disarmament needs to be tied to the broader process of post-conflict reconciliation and reconstruction. Here, respect for the rule of law, for democratic principles and for human rights must underscore the creation of a secure environment and the promotion of reconciliation. These are the necessary foundations for longer term reconstruction and development if we want them to succeed. Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration will not end with the completion of a peacekeeping mandate. The deployment of a follow-on political mission, mandated by the Security Council, will ensure coordination and continuity. Close liaison with the humanitarian and development communities will be important.”
1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source
“Canada firmly believes that, where appropriate, the Council must mandate missions which include provision for the immediate implementation of a comprehensive programme combining both voluntary elements and mandatory measures for short-term disarmament and longer-term weapons management. Likewise, the Council's role cannot stop with mandating disarmament. Demobilization begins where disarmament stops. The Council must recognize that in these situations demobilization can proceed only if the conditions exist for all ex-combatants to feel secure. And, if necessary, the mission must include civilian police monitors, human rights observers and military observers and forces, in order to guarantee that demobilization is undertaken in a safe environment.”
1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source
“(spoke in English) I would like to say a few words in conclusion about the role and responsibilities of the Security Council. It is in the creation of a new peacekeeping mission that the Security Council plays the critical role in ensuring that the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration task is clear. It must be clear to all parties to the conflict, to all peacekeepers - military, police and civilian alike - and to the civilian population. Nothing will dissipate public confidence faster, embolden hardliners on all sides more quickly, or undermine the effectiveness of peacekeepers than if United Nations contingents appear confused or are in disarray as to the rules of the road. The spread of small arms is a major destabilizing element in a post-conflict situation.”
1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source
“Canada is convinced that effective disarmament, demobilization and reintegration are dependent on the participation of those parts of the population most affected by the conflict. It should also be emphasized that one of the main guiding principles for any disarmament, demobilization and reintegration mechanism is the enhancement of local, national and even regional capacities through consultation, engagement and active participation in all aspects of the programme. Any political or technical advice provided by the United Nations must respect this principle. We recall the effective cooperation between the United Nations, the Organization of American States and the parties to the conflict in Central America, which allowed the ex-combatants to effect a successful transition.”
1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source
“For such a programme to be successful, Canada believes that all three of its components - the disarmament, the demobilization and the reintegration - must be in place at the beginning of a mission, continue throughout the peacekeeping mandate and remain even after the peacekeepers have left. The success of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes depend upon, among other things, an adequate supply of financial resources at every stage, the political determination of all the parties to the dispute to succeed, and, finally, close coordination between the military, police and civilian components. Conflict affects all elements of society, and each of these elements must therefore be involved in the return to security.”
1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source