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first: 1994-02-14
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“Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 1009 (1995), document S/1995/730. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council has considered the report of the Secretary-General of 23 August 1995 (S/1995/730) submitted pursuant to its resolution 1009 of 10 August 1995 on Croatia and in particular the humanitarian situation and human rights violations described therein.”
1995-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3573 (1995) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Croatia in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Nobilo (Croatia) took a place at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
1995-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3573 (1995) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 4 pm.”
1995-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3572 (1995) · source
“"The Security Council takes note of the investigations which are being carried out by the International Tribunal established pursuant to its resolution 827 (1993). The Council reiterates in this context that all States shall cooperate fully with the Tribunal and its organs, including by providing access to sites the Tribunal deems important for its investigations. "The Security Council requests the Secretary- General to continue his efforts and to report to the Council no later than 6 October 1995 regarding compliance with resolution 1010 (l995) and any further relevant information that may become available. "The Security Council will remain actively seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1995/43.”
1995-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3572 (1995) · source
“It reaffirms its demands to the Bosnian Serb party to give immediate access for representatives of the UNHCR, the ICRC and other international agencies to such persons who are within the areas of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina under the control of Bosnian Serb forces, and to permit representatives of the ICRC to Visit and register any persons detained against their will. "The Security Council also reaffirms its demands to the Bosnian Serb party to respect fully the rights of all such persons, to ensure their safety and to release them. "The Security Council reiterates that all those who commit Violations of international humanitarian law will be held individually responsible in respect of such acts.”
1995-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3572 (1995) · source
“"The Security Council strongly condemns the failure of the Bosnian Serb party to comply with the demands contained in resolution 1010 (1995). The Bosnian Serb party's refusal to cooperate with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) cannot but reinforce the deep concern expressed in that resolution and in previous resolutions and statements. "The Security Council stresses its determination that the fate of persons displaced from Srebrenica and Zepa be established.”
1995-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3572 (1995) · source
“Kalajdzisalihovic' (Bosnia and Herzegovina) took a place at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 1010 (1995), document S/l995/755. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council has considered the report of the Secretary-General of 30 August 1995 (S/l995/755) submitted pursuant to its resolution 1010 (1995) of 10 August 1995.”
1995-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3572 (1995) · source
“The situation in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina Report of the Secretary-General submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 1010 (1995) (S/1995/755) The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina in which she requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Ms.”
1995-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3572 (1995) · source
“At the outset of this formal meeting of the Security Council, allow me to express heartfelt appreciation and sincere congratulations to Ambassador Nugroho Wisnumurti of Indonesia for the impeccable way in which he presided over the work of the Council during the month of August. In so doing, I wish to single out in particular Ambassador Wisnumurti's outstanding sense of leadership, his extraordinary qualities in coordinating the work of the Council and his special talent as a remarkable communicator in informing the public and the media of the Council's position. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
1995-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3572 (1995) · source
“We trust that Ambassador Terence, whom we welcome as a new colleague and friend and who happens to be sitting at this table tonight, will convey to the Government and the people of Burundi the expectations of the Security Council in this regard.”
1995-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3571 (1995) · source
“The violence there gives no real sign of abating, and the existing tensions could easily shatter the fragile stability of the country. While a solution to the crisis of Burundi and the entire region can be found only through political and diplomatic means, the commission of inquiry can also make specific proposals aimed at fostering better coexistence of the various ethnic groups. It is our View that the only real chance to stop the violence that has ravaged Burundi in the last two years lies in initiating a process of true national reconciliation. Mutual acceptance of all ethnic groups has to be the basis on which to build such a process. We hope that the establishment of a commission of inquiry, which is being requested by the Council today, can make a useful contribution to this end.”
1995-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3571 (1995) · source
“This would allow the Council to make a preliminary assessment of the progress of the commission's work and to give a signal of its determination to move as quickly as possible towards putting an end to impunity in Burundi. We agree also with the broad mandate given to the commission. It is called on not only to establish the facts and recommend measures to eradicate impunity, but also to make specific proposals aimed at preventing any repetition of deeds similar to those it is investigating, as well as to promote national reconciliation. We believe that the work of the commission of inquiry should contribute above all to the restoration of peace in Burundi, where the overall political situation continues to be of concern.”
1995-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3571 (1995) · source
“With this resolution, the Council responds not only to concerns felt worldwide but also to the decision of the parties of Burundi, in the Convention of Government of 10 September 1994, to seek the establishment of an international commission of inquiry. The report prepared by Mr. Pedro Nikken, the legal expert appointed by the Secretary-General, and the proposals made by the Secretary-General himself on the basis of this report have provided the framework for the Council's decision to establish such a commission. We look forward to an early beginning of the work of the commission, and in particular we agree with the provision that an interim report be submitted to the Council by the Secretary-General within three months from the date of the Commission's establishment.”
1995-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3571 (1995) · source
“The Italian Government and the Italian people have been concerned for a long time about reports of the systematic, widespread and flagrant violations of international humanitarian law that were committed in Burundi following the assassination of President Ndadaye on 21 October 1993. We have on previous occasions extended our full support for the statements of the President of the Security Council, who twice this year appealed for an end to be put to the impunity still enjoyed by the perpetrators of these crimes. It is the very concept of impunity for those responsible for such dreadful crimes that is unacceptable. It was against this background that Italy decided to join the sponsors of the draft resolution just adopted by the Security Council.”
1995-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3571 (1995) · source
“UNAMIR's capacity to fully implement its mandate will encourage, we believe, the voluntary repatriation of refugees to Rwanda. Their return should remain a top priority of the Kigali Government, as it should remain a top priority for the international community. We fully share the views of the Secretary-General in this respect. History has given ample evidence that the massive presence of refugees in camps right outside the border of a State is bound to provoke violence and instability. The people of Rwanda have already experienced enough violence and enough bloodbaths. For all these reasons, I will cast Italy's vote in favour of the draft resolution.”
1995-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3566 (1995) · source
“It is reassuring, in particular, to see that working relations between the Rwandan Government and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) - to which my Government attaches the greatest importance - are better now than in the past. The draft resolution takes due note of this fact. Of course, a lot still needs to be done, especially in some areas, such as the overcrowding of the prisons and all the ensuing problems. Not only is it necessary to train the police and provide it with new arms; it is also necessary to rebuild the judicial system. One of the main reasons why the Blue Helmets are still there is exactly to help the Kigali Government in this particular field and to achieve genuine national reconciliation.”
1995-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3566 (1995) · source
“Needless to say, the result of all this is that instability spreads throughout the area and threatens the security of other countries, not of Rwanda alone. Therefore, we believe that it is crucial for the Council not to be seen as sending the wrong message that only a resort to weapons would provide sufficient security. This is why we have agreed to a cautious approach by postponing to a later date the definitive lifting of the embargo, while suspending its effects in the meantime. The draft resolution attaches conditions to ensure that it will not result in another wave of proliferation: arms will have to be marked and registered, and the Sanctions Committee has to be notified of their supply. We have noted with satisfaction the more positive recent developments in Rwanda, as reflected in the report of the Secretary-General.”
1995-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3566 (1995) · source
“The Italian Government is fully aware, on the one hand, of the legal and political grounds for the Rwandan Government's request to have reinstated its capacity to defend the country, and, on the other hand, is fully aware that conditions have evolved since the embargo was imposed. There is still a threat to the stability of Rwanda, primarily by elements belonging to the former Government and army, which entertain hopes of revenge. Another threat to stability comes from the fact that a large number of Rwandans, for fear of reprisals, are still living in refugee camps outside Rwanda, thus preventing a true and complete process of national reconciliation and denying the contribution of their work and their talent to the economic recovery of Rwanda.”
1995-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3566 (1995) · source
“As one more tragic proof of the excessive circulation of weapons in the area, let me recall the cowardly killing, on Sunday, 6 August, in the Vicinity of Goma, close to the Rwandan border, of six Italian citizens, six people of good will engaged in humanitarian work on behalf of the Italian non-governmental organization Mondo Ginsto, which means "A Just World". The perpetrators are still unknown, but, according to the account of the only survivor, they did not steal any property from the victims. Clearly, they wanted to send an ominous message of some sort. In this regard, my Government's and my gratitude goes to all colleagues who have in recent days expressed their condolences, which I have already conveyed to the families.”
1995-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3566 (1995) · source
“To explain my delegation's position on the draft resolution before the Council, allow me to begin by recalling the Italian Government's strong conviction that the serious crisis afflicting the region of the Great Lakes can be solved only through political and diplomatic means - certainly not through military means. Stability and security in the entire region, including Rwanda, can be fostered not through an increase in arms - we all know that there are already too many in the area - but through confidence-building measures aimed at creating a climate of trust and dialogue and through a diplomatic conference with the participation of all the Great Lakes States, which, in our opinion, could greatly help to find a global solution to the many problems of the area.”
1995-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3566 (1995) · source
“Therefore, we welcome the present initiative of the Security Council and very much hope that it will finally convince the Bosnian Serb leadership to comply with the most basic, elementary rules of human behaviour.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source
“Furthermore, the United Nations or the Red Cross should be permitted at once to visit and register any detained person and conduct an immediate investigation of the places of the presumed mass graves, informing the International Tribunal for crimes committed in the former Yugoslavia about their findings. Further procrastination or, even worse, denial of such an authorization should simply not be tolerated by the international community and by this Council. The images of the fall of Srebrenica and Zepa which the media have transmitted all over the world and the reports of the refugees and displaced persons who have left those areas are very much alive in the memory of the Italian people.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source
“Therefore, the resolution which has just been adopted is an opportune and timely initiative. Reaffirming resolution 1004 (1995) and the presidential statement of 25 July, which asked the Bosnian Serbs to immediately withdraw from the two "safe areas" - a definition which in the present circumstances sounds highly ironic - it very rightly expresses deep concern over reports of grave violations of international and humanitarian law in and around Srebrenica and demands that the Pale authorities grant the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights, the International Committee of the Red Cross and other international agencies immediate access to persons displaced from Srebrenica and Zepa who are under the control of their forces.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source
“Like all other representatives who have spoken, we are deeply concerned over the fate of more than 7,000 people - our German colleague mentioned 7,000 to 8,000 people - who are still unaccounted for several weeks after the occupation by the Bosnian Serb forces of the safe area of Srebrenica. In his daily and highly appreciated briefings to the Council, Ambassador Gharekhan has continued to report on the absolute lack of news regarding those persons - whether they are still alive, and the places where they may be detained. This situation is totally unacceptable. The Bosnian Serb forces have agreed to grant the International Red Cross access to all detained people from Srebrenica and Zepa. But, so far, these commitments have not been honoured. Words have not been followed by deeds.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source
“We are still horrified by the circumstantial elements that Ambassador Albright introduced this morning in the Council, indicating the very serious possibility that the mass murder of unarmed people from Srebrenica may have taken place near Bratunac a short time ago. We believe that it is in the very interests of the Bosnian Serb leadership to immediately allow an international inquiry into this episode, which, if confirmed, would be one of the most abominable crimes against humanity since the Second World War. Needless to say, however, not even such a horrible mass murder, if confirmed, would justify acquiescence in atrocities committed by others in the former Yugoslavia. It is in this spirit, and under the effect of such emotions, that we have just adopted the resolution on the tragic humanitarian aspect of this Srebrenica case.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source
“Therefore, we look forward to the next report of the Secretary-General on Croatia, and to his recommendations for the future of UNCRO. We hope that they will be submitted to the Council's attention as soon as possible, to help put an end to this difficult time of uncertainty and disarray.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“We continue to believe strongly that any military action will have no other result than to add to an already too long chain of human suffering, increasing the hate and divisions among the peoples living in that area, and making a comprehensive solution more and more difficult to reach. To conclude, the Croatian offensive has created an entirely new situation in the area. Needless to say, the mandate of the United Nations Confidence Restoration Operation in Croatia (UNCRO) will have to be adapted to this new situation. But we continue to believe that the presence of the United Nations in Croatia must be maintained. It is a necessary guarantee of respect for the human rights of the Serb population, in a difficult moment of transition, which again we hope will lead to a peaceful settlement.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“We have provided the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees - whose efforts we all should highly appreciate - with a substantial amount of goods and equipment for initial assistance to the refugees and displaced people. As for the political aspects of the new crisis, our Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mme. Agnelli, has promptly contacted the authorities of Zagreb, Sarajevo and Belgrade, urging all of them to exert the utmost restraint, in order to prevent a general conflagration in the area of the former Yugoslavia, and above all to actively pursue a comprehensive negotiated agreement.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“Recent reports of abuses by fleeing Krajina Serbs against the remaining Muslim and Croatian communities in the area of Banja Luka show us the sad repercussions on the highly sensitive ethnic situation in Western Bosnia of this new flow of refugees. They confirm the growing interrelation between the Croatian and the Bosnian cases: every escalation of the conflict in one of those countries inevitably spills over into the other, creating new human tragedies and adding fuel to the fire. The Government and the people of Italy are extremely sensitive to this new humanitarian emergency, which is taking place so close to our territory.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“Once again United Nations peace-keepers have been subjected to unacceptable and intolerable humiliation and abuses, such as being used as human shields in front of attacking forces. Therefore, we welcome the resolution's strong condemnation of such attacks and abuses and its request to the Croatian Government to refrain from such actions in the future and bring to justice those guilty of any such attack or harassment. We have taken note of the formal assurances given to the Council in this regard a few minutes ago by the Ambassador of Croatia. One of the reasons why my Government has vigorously condemned the Croatian offensive is the serious risk of a further escalation and generalization of the conflict throughout the former Yugoslavia.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“President, that my country reached a negotiated agreement with the main linguistic minority living in Italy. We were able to do so through patient negotiation, and we strongly hope that this peaceful path will be followed by the Croatian Government and by the local Serb community. Another important aspect dealt with by today's resolution is respect for the security and dignity of the United Nations personnel, whose courage and generosity in performing their duties will never be commended enough. Once more we have had to witness the death of three Blue Helmets - one Danish and two Czech - to whose Governments and families I wish to reiterate the deepest sympathy and condolences of the Italian Government and people.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“Therefore, we welcome the fact that in the resolution adopted today the Security Council reiterates its call for a negotiated settlement which guarantees the rights of all communities and urges the Government of the Republic of Croatia to resume the peace talks. I wish to emphasize the words "negotiated settlement". The fact that the self-styled State entity of the Krajina Serbs has disappeared in no way implies that the problem of the Serb residents in Croatia - who have been living there for many centuries - should be solved through a unilateral initiative by the Croatian Government. A viable solution should be sought by both parties, through negotiation under the auspices of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia. Allow me to recall briefly, Mr.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“Moreover, its adoption takes place in the light of the alarming signs of growing tension which come from Sector East, where a further escalation of the conflict might lead to a new and unprecedented scale of hostilities. We should not forget that the Croatian offensive followed the breakdown of the peace talks in Geneva, under the auspices of Mr. Stoltenberg. This circumstance is particularly regrettable - and it is deeply regretted in the resolution we have just adopted - as a possible breakthrough seemed to be in sight and, in our view, deserved a renewed effort at negotiation instead of the military solution chosen by the Croatian Government.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“Italy voted in favour of the resolution just unanimously adopted by the Security Council - in the original drafting of which it participated - fully convinced that it was urgently needed. The resolution focuses on the humanitarian situation in Croatia, following the offensive of the Croatian forces in Krajina - a situation which arouses our deepest concern, especially in light of the recent reports about attacks and abuses against groups of refugees leaving the country. This new wave of 150,000 refugees and displaced persons constitutes another act of the long humanitarian tragedy in the former Yugoslavia. Such a situation could not be ignored by the Security Council. Therefore, the present resolution is both necessary and timely. It is a clear, unequivocal message to the parties, and especially to the Zagreb Government.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“They are a fundamental obstacle to the economic recovery of Angola, which should be the top priority not only for the Government but also for the international community once the peace process has been consolidated. In this regard, let me say once again that Italy, both directly and through the European Union, is already meeting its obligations. Finally, the Italian Government has taken due note of the Secretary-General's appeal for financial support of the demobilization and reintegration programme. We are fully aware that any delays in these activities might lead again to dangerous tensions in the country. We shall not fail to make our contribution to success in this area also.”
1995-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3562 (1995) · source
“The positive aspects of the Angolan situation, as illustrated by the Secretary-General's report, are now far greater than the negative ones. These negative aspects should not, however, be underestimated. In particular, some violations of the cease-fire are still occurring; progress continues to be slow in troop disengagement and the establishment of quartering areas; demining is still not proceeding at the necessary speed. On the subject of demining, we all know that the largest number of mines in the world is today to be found, unfortunately, in Angola. Every day dozens of innocent people are killed or maimed by these mines. Their presence still constitutes a serious problem for the activities of UNAVEM. III also.”
1995-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3562 (1995) · source
“Jonas Savimbi, the contacts under way between the parties demonstrate a renewed commitment to the national reconciliation process. In this regard, the decisions reached by both sides on an accelerated timetable for the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, to make up for past delays, are very meaningful and welcome. The deployment of the UNAVEM. peace-keeping mission that is now under day has made a fundamental contribution to such developments. We are especially grateful to the countries that have deployed "blue helmets" in Angola. But, of course, what is and remains fundamental is the resolve to conclude the peace process shown by both parties, to which we should like to convey, through our colleague Ambassador Afonso Van Dunem "Mbinda", who is sitting with us today, our sincere appreciation and congratulations.”
1995-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3562 (1995) · source
“We voted in favour because the resolution is well balanced, touches on all the essential points needed to ensure the progress of the peace-keeping operation there, and strongly supports the action of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, Mr. Alioune Blondin Beye. In these days that are particularly difficult for the international community, it is indeed a source of satisfaction to note that the peace process in Angola has entered a road that, we hope, will lead to a definitive solution to a 20-year-old civil war. There are growing indications that the parties are committed, now more than ever, to solving the remaining problems. After the historic Lusaka meeting between the President of Angola, Mr. Eduardo Dos Santos, and the leader of UNITA, Mr.”
1995-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3562 (1995) · source
“First, at this meeting of the Council which is taking place at the beginning of August, I should like to thank Ambassador Martinez Blanco for the impeccable way in which he conducted the Council's work in the month of July. To you, Mr. President, go our greetings and our best wishes for success. I am sure that, with your remarkable experience, the Council under your guidance will perform its duties in the most excellent manner. Let me also welcome again, in this public meeting, the new Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom, Sir John Weston. Italy has just cast its vote in favour of the resolution by which the Council has extended the mandate of the UNAVEM. III mission in Angola until 8 February 1996.”
1995-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3562 (1995) · source
“Italy also wishes to emphasize particularly the resolution's call for the convening of a regional conference on security and stability in the Great Lakes area. We are convinced that the recent developments in the region should now lead to the adoption of broader confidence-building measures. These would greatly help to restore stability in the entire region and set in motion the necessary work for rehabilitation and reconstruction. In conclusion, Italy believes that the Security Council has today adopted an effective instrument in support of the efforts of the Rwandese authorities and of the international community towards long-term solutions to the problems of the area.”
1995-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3542 (1995) · source
“This would also help reinforce the climate of confidence, and thus help towards a definitive solution to the refugee problem, a solution which we hope will come soon. In this respect, I should like to express our deep appreciation to Zaire and to other neighbouring countries for carrying a substantial part of the burden of the refugee flow and for managing it effectively. We consider it significant that the subject of the rearming militias and the supply of arms at refugee camps are also dealt with in the resolution. We consider of equal significance the clarification of certain aspects of the arms embargo in order to give the international community more effective means against those who would act to destabilize Rwanda. We support, without reservation, the measures adopted today in this regard.”
1995-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3542 (1995) · source
“In this respect, let me pay homage to the diplomatic skill and balance shown by our colleague Ambassador Manzi Bakuramutsa, the Permanent Representative of Rwanda. In our opinion, that skill and balance were instrumental in reaching an agreement that satisfied all concerned. The resolution realistically adjusts the mandate of UNAMIR to the conditions prevailing in the country today, which are characterized by renewed stability. There are numerous signs that testify to the gradual return to normality in Rwanda. To complete this positive overall picture, it will now be necessary for the national judicial system to be reactivated and for the International Tribunal to begin operating without delay.”
1995-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3542 (1995) · source
“The resolution marks the beginning of a new phase of cooperation between the United Nations and Rwanda - a phase which, we are convinced, will be characterized by unity of intent and of objectives. I wish to take this opportunity to express our sincere satisfaction at the spirit of compromise and flexibility that has prevailed during the course of the consultations held over the last few days. This spirit has made possible the launching of a new, significant phase in the operation in Rwanda, one that shifts the focus from peace-keeping to confidence-building. All the conditions seem to be set now for the Rwandese operation to become another United Nations success story like those in Cambodia, El Salvador, Haiti and Mozambique.”
1995-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3542 (1995) · source
“Allow me at the outset, Sir, to offer my sincere congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. Having been privileged to serve with you for many years in another forum, I knew from the first moment that you began to exercise this function that you would be very successful. Your predecessor, Ambassador J ean-Bernard Merimee, the Permanent Representative of France, with his brilliant presidency of the Council last month, once more confirmed the high professionalism that has won him universal admiration and respect. Italy welcomes the adoption of the resolution on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) until 8 December 1995.”
1995-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3542 (1995) · source
“Indeed, the international community has made clear yet one more time its willingness to support the peace process along the lines of the Declaration of Principles, in the interests of the Israeli and the Palestinian peoples, of stability in the Middle East region, and of peace in the world.”
1995-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3538 (1995) · source
“Italy hopes that the intention of the Israeli Government not to carry out any additional expropriation of land in Jerusalem for housing purposes will be equally and concretely pursued as a real step on the road to significant progress in the peace process, which the European Union is following with the utmost attention and supporting with substantial financial resources. We should also like to appeal to the Palestinians to continue in their ongoing commitment to peace, also taking into account the results of the Security Council's formal meeting on this issue that ended yesterday.”
1995-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3538 (1995) · source
“In this respect, I should like to reiterate the principles emphasized in the statement made by the Representative of France on behalf of the European Union during the formal meeting of the Security Council last Friday - in particular, that the expropriation of land in East Jerusalem is contrary to the spirit of the Declaration of Principles as well as to international law and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. We sincerely hope, therefore, that the orders will be rescinded. In our opinion, the spirit of the Declaration of Principles with regard to Jerusalem is to keep the city in its present state until the end of the negotiations.”
1995-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3538 (1995) · source
“Together with the other European Union countries present on the Council, Italy has proposed some amendments to the original text of the draft resolution in order to achieve a more balanced resolution that we think will not hinder, but rather, stimulate progress in the peace process in the Middle East, one of the most important acquis which must absolutely be preserved. The amendments proposed by the European countries were incorporated into the text, and Italy therefore will vote in favour of the draft resolution.”
1995-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3538 (1995) · source
“A political solution, of course, must respect the principle, reaffirmed by the Security Council on several occasions, of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia, and the principle of the need to come to agreements on suitable formulas for autonomy that allow the Serbian people full enjoyment of their rights.”
1995-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3537 (1995) · source
“If it is determined that they have not, the Council, in our opinion, should not hesitate to consider further measures to ensure compliance with this demand. I wish to reaffirm our strong view that for the Croatian question, as for the Bosnian, there can be no military solution. Only political dialogue between the parties can lead to a satisfactory solution to the problem of Croatian territories inhabited by the Serbian community. The words "confrontation", "victory", "conquest" and "re-conquest" must be replaced by words such as "dialogue , negotiation" and "compromise"; only thus will we see an end to this very long crisis.”
1995-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3537 (1995) · source