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1. “Thirdly, in addition to deploring the worsening humanitarian situation in Angola and those acts that imperil humanitarian relief efforts and inhibit the free and unrestricted movement of humanitarian relief and humanitarian relief workers, the Security Council strongly appeals to States, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations to provide rapidly further assistance to Angola to meet the growing humanitarian needs. We cannot end this statement without joining the Secretary-General, who, in his report, pays tribute to and 14 commended the untiring efforts of the three observer States, the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Mr. Blondin Beye, and to the Chief Military Observer, Major-General Chris Garba. Their efforts have contributed significantly to the promise, although not yet the reality, of peace in Angola.”

   1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

2. “Secondly, while reaffirming its readiness to consider promptly any recommendation from the Secretary-General for an expanded United Nations presence in Angola in the event a comprehensive peace settlement is reached at the 13 Lusaka talks, the resolution underscores the Security Council's intention to reconsider the role of the United Nations in Angola in the event that a peace agreement is not reached in Lusaka by the time of the expiration of the extended mandate.”

   1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

3. “First, by renewing the mandate of UNAVEM II, the United Nations underlines the abiding concern of the international community for Angola, but by extending it for a one-month period only, rather than the three months recommended by the Secretary-General, the international community underscores the fact that time is running out on the parties in Angola and that it is therefore time that they act constructively and decisively to achieve a prompt political settlement of their conflict.”

   1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

4. “Secondly, the momentum has to be further increased to respond to the needs of areas where humanitarian activities are ongoing but are greatly hampered by lack of access by road and by other logistical constraints. Thirdly, the humanitarian needs of recently assessed areas must be urgently met to avert starvation in these new areas. The resolution we have just adopted and of which my delegation voted in favour represents a constructive effort on the part of the international community to respond to the need on the ground in Angola and to facilitate the peace process. Three points in the resolution are worth noting.”

   1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

5. “The dreadful spectacle of 19 April, referred to in the Secretary-General's report, where the Malange Airport was continuously shelled while a World Food Programme aircraft was unloading humanitarian supplies was not only an affront to the noble humanitarian efforts in Angola but also an attempt to escalate the tempo of general insecurity and increase the hardships and suffering of the people in that country. The current report of the Secretary-General duly reflects the precarious humanitarian situations in Angola as three-fold. First, while the humanitarian situation continues to improve in those areas which have been receiving food, medical and other types of relief assistance over the past four to six months, regular and substantial relief deliveries are still needed to sustain the improvement.”

   1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

6. “It is time that the ordinary people of Angola are allowed by their leaders to enjoy their legitimate rights to peace and development. While we welcome the latest report of the Secretary- General (S/1004/611), the Government of Nigeria is gravely concerned at the resurgence of military operations throughout the territory of Angola which has not helped to build the confidence and the goodwill needed to speed up the process of political settkement. In our view, decades of military confrontation ought to be sufficient to persuade the parties in Angola that it is indeed futile to continue to seek military solutions to this conflict.”

   1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

7. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Nigeria. The situation in Angola as it relates to the ongoing peace process now stands at the crossroads. The time for decision has indeed come and cannot be further postponed. At no time has it become more obvious than now that for the peace process to move forward both parties in Angola - but particularly UNITA- must demonstrate greater flexibility, realism and political will at the Lusaka talks. This is essential in order that all the issues relating to national reconciliation - the last of the remaining core issues impeding the conclusion of a general peace agreement - can be successfully concluded. The human and material costs of procrastination and delay because of differences over the spoils of office and the distribution of portfolios can no longer be justified.”

   1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

8. “There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution, as orally revised, in its provisional form, has thus been adopted unanimously as_ resolution 922 (1994). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

   1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

9. “I now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1994/628, as orally revised, in its provisional form. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Djibouti, France, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”

   1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

10. “I thank the representative of Portugal for the kind words he addressed to me and to my predecessor. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it, as orally revised in its provisional form. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

11. “I thank the representative of Angola for the very generous words of kindness he expressed to me and to my predecessor. The next speaker is the representative of Portugal. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

12. “I should also like to draw the attention of members of the Council to the following revisions to be made to the text of the draft resolution contained in document S/1994/628 in its provisional form. At the beginning of the draft resolution, the words "The Security Council" should be inserted. In the second line of the eleventh preambular paragraph, the word "the" should be replaced by "their". In the first line of operative paragraph four, the word "unconditional" should be replaced by "formal". Finally, in the penultimate line of operative paragraph four, the word "prevarication" should be replaced by "procrastination". The first speaker is the representative of Angola, on whom I now call.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

13. “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 on the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM IJ), document S/1994/611. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1994/628, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. Members of the Council have received photocopies of a letter dated 31 May 1994 from the Permanent Representative of Angola to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/1994/637.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

14. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Angola and Portugal, in which they request 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 those representatives 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. Van Dunem "Mbinda" (Angola) took a place at the Council table; Mr. Catarino (Portugal) took the place reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

15. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 9.20 p.m.”

    1994-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3383 (1994) · source

16. “"The Council strongly urges the DPRK only to proceed with the discharge operations at the five megawatt reactor in a manner which preserves the technical possibility of fuel measurements, in accordance with the IAEA's requirements in this regard. "The Council calls for immediate consultations between the IAEA and the DPRK on the necessary technical measures. "The Council requests the Director General of the IAEA to maintain IAEA inspectors in the DPRK to monitor activities at the five megawatt reactor. "The Council decides to remain actively seized of the matter and that further Security Council consideration will take place if necessary in order to achieve full implementation of the [AEA-DPRK safeguards agreement." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1994/28.”

    1994-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3383 (1994) · source

17. “"The Council reaffirms the critical importance of IAEA safeguards in the implementation of the Treaty on the NonProliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the contribution which progress in non-proliferation makes to the maintenance of international peace and security. "The Council has considered the letter from the Director General of the IAEA to _ the Secretary-General dated 27 May 1994, and is gravely concemed by the IAEA's assessment that if the discharge operation at the five megawatt reactor continues at the same rate, the IAEA's opportunity to select, segregate and secure fuel rods for later measurements in accordance with IAEA standards will be lost within days.”

    1994-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3383 (1994) · source

18. “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 recalls the statements made by the President of the Council on 8 April 1993 (S/25562) and 31 March 1994 (S/PRST/1994/13) and its relevant resolution. "The Council has noted the fact that the DPRK has allowed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors to complete the inspection activities agreed between the IAEA and the DPRK on 15 February 1994, thus taking one step in fulfilling its obligations under the [AEA-DPRK safeguards agreement and in _ honouring its non-proliferation obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.”

    1994-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3383 (1994) · source

19. “I should like to draw members' attention to the following other documents: S/1994/601, note by the Secretary-General, transmitting a letter dated 19 May 1994 from the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) addressed to the Secretary-General; S/1994/513 and S/1994/540, letters dated 28 April and 5 May 1994 respectively, from the Permanent Representative of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. Members of the Council have also received photocopies of a letter dated 30 May 1994 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, which will be issued as document S/1994/634.”

    1994-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3383 (1994) · source

20. “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 a note by the Secretary-General, transmitting a letter dated 27 May 1994 from the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) addressed to the Secretary-General, document S/1994/631.”

    1994-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3383 (1994) · source

21. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Japan and the Republic of Korea, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives, 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. Motomura (Japan) and Mr. Chong-Ha Yoo (Republic of Korea) took the places reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    1994-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3383 (1994) · source

22. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 12.40 p.m.”

    1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3382 (1994) · source

23. “There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 921 (1994). In connection with the resolution just adopted on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, I have been authorized to make the following complementary statement on behalf of the Security Council: "As is known, the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Force (S/1994/587) states in paragraph 20: Despite the present quiet in the Israel- Syria sector, the situation continues to be potentially dangerous and is likely to remain so, unless and until a comprehensive settlement covering all aspects of the Middle East problem can be reached.' "That statement of the Secretary-General reflects the view of the Security Council." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1994/27.”

    1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3382 (1994) · source

24. “In favour: Argentina, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Djibouti, France, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”

    1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3382 (1994) · source

25. “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 on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, document S/1994/587 and Corr.l. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1994/620, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3382 (1994) · source

26. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 12.35 p.m.”

    1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3381 (1994) · source

27. “In ONUSAL as well as in all other United Nations peace-keeping operations the issue is how to wind up a successful operation, or what appears to be a successful operation, in such a way and at such a time that the actions taken by this Council will not be self- defeating. We join in the call for sustained support from the international community for the peace process in El Salvador and especially of the intervention by all international institutions engaged in the fields of development and finance. Nigeria is delighted to have voted in favour of the resolution that has just been adopted on El Salvador, and we look forward to an El Salvador that enjoys peace and is able to resume a programme of reconstruction, rehabilitation and development. I now resume my function as President of the Council. There are no further speakers.”

    1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3381 (1994) · source

28. “None the less, the Nigerian delegation feels that much still needs to be done for peace finally to take root in the country. The United Nations cannot at this stage turn its back on the people of El Salvador; therefore, Nigeria supports the tenor of the present resolution which urges to Government of El Salvador and the FMLN to comply with the agreement on a timetable for the implementation of the most important agreements pending. This resolution also rightly decides to extend the mandate of ONUSAL until 30 November 1994 in the terms recommended by the Secretary-General. Nigeria has always felt and would like to repeat that the issue is not whether to terminate a mission whose task is completed.”

    1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3381 (1994) · source

29. “I should now like to make a statement in my capacity as Head of the Nigerian delegation. Nigeria shares with the people of El Salvador immense joy and satisfaction at the progress which ONUSAL has made in their country. We would like to pay a special tribute to the Secretary-General and to his Special Representative in El Salvador for their efforts, as well as to those who have played such vital roles in the peace process there. For close to 12 years that country has with great difficulties searched for durable peace. Now, at last, with the elections which have so far been held in the country, it now seems to be on the verge of that durable peace. I should like to congratulate the President-elect, with whom I was priviledged to speak with in my capacity as President of the Security Council.”

    1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3381 (1994) · source

30. “There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 920 (1994). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3381 (1994) · source

31. “I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1994/613. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Djibouti, France, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”

    1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3381 (1994) · source

32. “Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3381 (1994) · source

33. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on the 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 on the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador, contained in document S/1994/561 and Addendum 1; and a letter dated 24 May 1994 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, contained in document S/1994/612. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1994/613, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”

    1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3381 (1994) · source

34. “"The Security Council demands immediate and full compliance with its resolution 913 (1994) and in respect of Gorazde calls upon the parties to cooperate fully with UNPROFOR to that end." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1994/26. 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 9.10 p.m.”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3380 (1994) · source

35. “It calls on the parties to resume, without preconditions, serious efforts to reach a political settlement. "The Security Council reaffirms the urgent need for a comprehensive cessation of hostilities throughout the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this regard, the Security Council supports the decision of the Secretary-General, in accordance with paragraph 1 of resolution 913 (1994), to entrust his Special Representative and the UNPROFOR Force Commander with the task of achieving a comprehensive cessation of hostilities. In this context it welcomes the call for such a cessation of hostilities in the communique dated 13 May 1994 of the meeting in Geneva (S/1994/579).”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3380 (1994) · source

36. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on the 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 pursuant to resolution 913 (1994), document S/1994/600. 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 pursuant to its resolution 913 (1994) (S/1994/600). "The Security Council reiterates the urgent need to intensify efforts towards an overall political settlement of the conflict in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3380 (1994) · source

37. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance 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 conformity 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. Misic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) took a place at the Council table.”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3380 (1994) · source

38. “"The Council reminds the parties that the ultimate responsibility for the success of the peace process in Liberia rests with them and with the Liberian people. It urges them to respect fully the terms of the Cotonou Agreement and reaffirms its expectation that the parties will continue to make every effort to achieve a lasting peace in Liberia." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1994/25. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 5.30 p.m.”

    1994-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3378 (1994) · source

39. “"The Council reaffirms its intention to review the situation in Liberia again on or before 30 June 1994 including the role played by UNOMIL, such review to include whether sufficient progress has been made in implementing the revised timetable of the Peace Agreement to warrant continued UNOMIL involvement, in particular, the effective operation of the Liberian National Transitional Government, progress in carrying out disarmament and demobilization, and preparations for the holding of elections on 7 September 1994. In accordance with the terms of its resolution 911 of 21 April 1994, the Council requests the Secretary-General to prepare options by 30 June 1994 regarding the future implementation of UNOMIL's mandate and its continued operations.”

    1994-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3378 (1994) · source

40. “"In the light of these developments, the Council calls upon the parties to resolve their differences within the forum of the transitional government and the Cotonou Agreement, to end any hostilities and to accelerate the pace of disarmament with the aim of bringing it to a successful conclusion, all of which are crucial to creating suitable conditions for elections. The Council wishes to remind the parties of the importance it attaches to the holding of those elections on 7 September 1994.”

    1994-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3378 (1994) · source

41. “"The Council notes with concern, however, the continued fighting among and within factions. Political differences and renewed violence among and within certain factions have caused the disarmament process to come to a virtual halt. The ongoing hostilities make it very difficult for UNOMIL to accomplish critical elements of its mandate and prevent the peace-keeping troops of the Cease-Fire Monitoring Group of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOMOG) from carrying out their functions regarding disarmament and demobilization, a situation which directly threatens the ability of the parties to maintain the timetable outlined in the Cotonou Agreement and the communique of 15 February 1994.”

    1994-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3378 (1994) · source

42. “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 welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Liberia dated 18 May 1994 (S/1994/588). "In this connection, the Council notes with satisfaction the full installation of the Council of State of the Liberian National Transitional Government (LNTG), as well as indications that the transitional government has begun to assume its responsibilities and functions throughout the country. "The Council commends the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) and the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) for their contributions to the demobilization and disarmament efforts in Liberia, a critical requirement of the Cotonou Agreement.”

    1994-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3378 (1994) · source

43. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the fourth progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia, document S/1994/588. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/1994/594, which contains the text of a letter dated 18 May 1994 from the Permanent Representative of Liberia to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General.”

    1994-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3378 (1994) · source

44. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Liberia 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. Bull (Liberia) took a place at the Council table.”

    1994-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3378 (1994) · source

45. “Our own expectation is that the second phase of UNAMIR's deployment will achieve the force level of 5,500 troops, or as close to that as possible 17 and necessary, as called for by the Secretary-General in his report. In this regard, Nigeria has already indicated its intention to contribute troops to an expanded UNAMIR. We therefore call on Member States to respond urgently and favourably to the Secretary-General's request. 18 We call on the international community not to abandon the innocent civilians in Rwanda, because to let them down would be to let ourselves down. After all, we are part of the same common humanity. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no further speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 1.45 a.m.”

    1994-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3377 (1994) · source

46. “We commend also the untiring efforts of the OAU and the Tanzanian Government aimed at bringing the peace process back on track. We urge Member States to respond promptly to the Secretary-General's request for logistical support capability for the rapid deployment of UNAMIR's expanded force level and its support in the field. One final word: although Nigeria voted in favour of this resolution, we have reservations on two aspects. First, we are not entirely satisfied with the manner in which African issues that come before the Council tend generally to be treated. Secondly, we are unhappy with the import of operative paragraph 7 of the present resolution, which would seem to imply that the second phase of UNAMIR's deployment will be dependent on a number of conditionalities, including a further decision or action by the Council.”

    1994-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3377 (1994) · source

47. “Two additional important elements of the present resolution include a request for the Secretary-General to present a report on possible violations of international humanitarian law in Rwanda since the outbreak of current hostilities and the imposition of an arms embargo to prevent the sale and delivery of arms and related materiel of all types in Rwanda. We strongly believe these two measures would contribute to reducing the level of violence and thus foster the prospects of an early return to peace in the country. In conclusion, we join in commending the efforts of those States, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations which have continued to provide humanitarian and other assistance in Rwanda under extremely difficult circumstances.”

    1994-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3377 (1994) · source

48. “While the primary focus of the expanded UNAMIR is humanitarian, the present resolution also demands that all parties to the conflict immediately cease hostilities, agree to a cease-fire and bring an end to the mindless violence and carnage engulfing Rwanda. In this context, it invites the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, in coordination with the OAU and countries in the region, to continue their efforts to cultivate a political settlement in Rwanda within the framework of the Arusha Peace Agreement. My delegation believes that it is important that we address the wider political purpose of the United Nations involvement in Rwanda by helping to obtain a cease-fire and helping to promote the peace process.”

    1994-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3377 (1994) · source

49. “In contrast to the drastic reduction of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) force level undertaken in resolution 912 (1994) of 21 April 1994, the present resolution authorizes the deployment of the UNAMIR force level up to 5,500 troops. The focus of the expanded mission is humanitarian: first, to contribute to the security and protection of civilians and the establishment and maintenance of secure humanitarian areas, in particular for displaced persons and refugees; and secondly, to provide security and support for the distribution of relief supplies and humanitarian relief operations. In the exercise of this role, the expanded UNAMIR is authorized to take action as appropriate to defend itself and other international personnel and others located in secure areas.”

    1994-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3377 (1994) · source

50. “At the level of security, international assistance is urgently needed to halt the ongoing carnage and provide a stable and secure environment. The provision of security is vital not only for the thousands of civilians and displaced persons, but also to facilitate the work of the United Nations and other humanitarian relief agencies in Rwanda. At the level of political concern, international efforts - both of the United Nations and at the level of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) - must put in focus the larger objective of achieving an immediate cease-fire and a lasting political settlement within the framework of the Arusha Peace Agreement. The resolution which we have just adopted makes a significant effort to address the pressing needs of Rwanda, particularly in the humanitarian sphere.”

    1994-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3377 (1994) · source