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“The Security Council welcomes the useful account the report provides of the measures the Secretary-General has taken to strengthen the capacity of the United Nations to undertake peace-keeping operations. The Security Council notes that this report follows the report of the Secretary-General entitled "An Agenda for Peace' (S/24111) and that it responds to the statements made by successive Presidents of the Security Council on 'An Agenda for Peace', including in particular the statement made by the President of the Security Council on 28 May 1993 (S/25859). "The Security Council notes that the report Improving the capacity of the United Nations for peace-keeping' has been transmitted to the General Assembly and also notes that the Special Committee on Peace-keeping Operations has made recommendations on the report.”
1994-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3372 (1994) · source
“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 improving the capacity of the United Nations for peace-keeping, document S/26450 and Add.1 and Corr.1 and Add. 2. Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "Aware of its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council has begun its consideration of the report of the Secretary-General entitled 'Improving the capacity of the United Nations for peace-keeping' of 14 March 1994 (S/26450).”
1994-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3372 (1994) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of May, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Colin Keating, Permanent Representative of New Zealand to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of April 1994. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Keating for the great diplomatic skill, even- handedness, fair-mindedness and unfailing courtesy with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. An agenda for peace: preventive diplomacy, peacemaking and peace-keeping Report of the Secretary-General on improving the capacity of the United Nations for peace-keeping (S/26450 and Add. 1 and Corr.”
1994-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3372 (1994) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation wishes to emphasize the need for the international community to act, and to act decisively, and now.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“My delegation would, in the circumstances, hope that UNPROFOR could be 41 strengthened in terms of its mandate and its capability. It would be desirable if those nations that have pledged additional forces to the United Nations could ensure that they arrive in Bosnia as soon as such troops are accepted by the United Nations through the regular processes. My delegation is encouraged by all the genuine diplomatic efforts that have been undertaken and those about to be commenced aimed at achieving a more comprehensive solution and an overall political settlement of the Bosnian crisis. But we would counsel proper streamlining of these diplomatic efforts such that the United Nations and individual countries can achieve the desired results by acting in close consultation and close collaboration rather than at cross-purposes.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“While we must continue to support all the diplomatic initiatives aimed at resolving the Bosnian crisis, the international community must not preclude other options. In this connection, we warmly welcome the decision of the Secretary-General to write to NATO seeking the use of air strikes as a way of protecting the different safe zones. This should at least be able to strengthen the hand of UNPROFOR and also send clear signals that action can indeed be taken by the international community in the face of open and persistent disregard of Security Council resolutions by the Serbs. Furthermore, humanitarian services must continue unhindered and the safety of UNPROFOR personnel must be guaranteed. It is a fact that the limits of what UNPROFOR can accomplish have not been reached.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“In order to maintain the credibility of the United Nations on this score, my delegation would recommend strongly that the Council adopt the practical measures necessary to ensure that victims of aggression who cannot be protected are allowed the means to protect and defend themselves the best way they can. Such measures, in our opinion, would be in keeping with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. In addition, we would like to reiterate our stand on giving serious consideration to the establishment of exclusion zones beyond the safe-area lines. The idea of the exclusion zones, which must of necessity be determined by UNPROFOR, is to ensure the safety of the so-called safe areas by actually excluding forces of aggression and their weapons to such a distance that they can no longer constitute a threat to the safe areas.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“This proves beyond doubt the lack of sincerity on the part of the Serbs and should serve as a guide to the international community in future negotiations with them. This blatant lack of respect for Security Council resolutions is totally unacceptable to my delegation, for it sends a wrong signal and could create dangerous precedents that could undermine the peace process, not only in Bosnia, but also in other areas where the United Nations is making similar efforts. My delegation strongly condemns the escalating military activities by the Bosnian Serb forces and their continued violation of Security Council resolutions. In the light of the insecurity in and around the so- called United Nations-declared "safe areas", some serious thought ought to be given now to the possibility of reviewing the entire United Nations concept of safe areas.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“The fact that past efforts to achieve a settlement of the crisis seem to have failed suggests the need for a new sense of direction and possibly a change of tactics on the part of the Security Council. Otherwise, the characterization of the United Nations in its role in the Bosnian crisis as comparable to "the colossus with feet of clay" will be sad but true. My delegation is particularly disturbed by the aggressive military actions taken by the Serbs against Gorazde while they pursue cease-fire negotiations. It is with great concer that we note the failure of the Bosnian Serb party to uphold commitments they made to the United Nations and to the Russian Federation regarding cease-fire arrangements in Gorazde.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“My delegation will vote in favour of this draft resolution, but not really happily. On the contrary, we are deeply concerned about the deteriorating situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina in general and in Gorazde in particular. Despite the commendable efforts made by the Secretary-General and indeed by the United Nations personnel involved, in seeking a solution to it, the crisis deepens at a faster rate than the turnover of our efforts to settle it. An awful situation is getting worse by the day, and now by the hour. Recent events underscore more than ever the necessity for urgent and forthright action by the Security Council, in which the international community has vested the responsibility for maintaining international peace and security.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“For its part, the Government of Nigeria, which has stood by Liberia from the very beginning of its present crisis, will not now be found wanting. Therefore, my delegation renews its appeal to the international community as a whole to continue and indeed redouble its efforts to assist the people of Liberia in the enormous tasks of reconstruction which lie ahead of them.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3366 (1994) · source
“Finally, the draft resolution recognizes the necessity for additional contributions to the Liberian Trust Fund, increased assistance to ECOMOG to enable it to cope satisfactorily with the tasks assigned to it under the Cotonou Agreement and, perhaps even more importantly, support for humanitarian and development activities in Liberia. Accordingly, the draft resolution encourages Member States to provide such support. In conclusion, the Liberian people have endured great hardships over the past four years, hardships which should no longer continue. While the international community has been very supportive of the Liberian people in their efforts to achieve peace and in addressing the enormous humanitarian and refugee problems occasioned by this hopeless and senseless war, the scope of the problems remains serious.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3366 (1994) · source
“However, in making specific provisions for a first review of the Liberian situation by 18 May, in a few weeks' time, the draft resolution underlines the need for the parties to take concrete steps to move the peace process forward as a basis for continued United Nations support. Secondly, the draft resolution urges the Liberian parties to cease all hostilities everywhere in Liberia and to cooperate fully with ECOMOG in completing the disarmament process. This, in the view of my delegation, is of crucial importance for the restoration of confidence between the parties, the early return and settlement of refugees, the functioning of the Transitional Government, and the prospects of holding the elections by the date scheduled.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3366 (1994) · source
“Thirdly, with regard to the electoral process, a number of issues still have to be addressed, including voter education, the repatriation of refugees and displaced persons and the mobilization of resources required for the election. All of these issues require very urgent attention by the parties if the scheduled election date of 7 September is to be kept, as is the wish and demand of the international community. The draft resolution on Liberia on which we are about to vote represents, in the view of my delegation, a satisfactory effort to move the Liberian peace process forward for the following reasons. First, by deciding to extend UNOMIL's mandate for another six months, as recommended by the Secretary- General, the draft resolution underscores continued international and United Nations support for the Liberian peace process.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3366 (1994) · source
“First, despite the installation of the Council of State of the Transitional Government more than a month ago, controversy over some Cabinet appointments has persisted and consequently prevented the full functioning of both the Transitional Government and the Transitional Legislative Assembly. Secondly, the disarmament process, despite the initial optimism at its commencement, has not made much significant progress. This has been due not only to the logistical and other related practical difficulties faced by the ECOWAS Military Observer Group (ECOMOG), but also because of the renewed fighting between both old and newly emerging factions in parts of the country.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3366 (1994) · source
“My delegation is pleased to note that the Liberian parties have now successfully completed a number of important steps in the implementation of the Cotonou Agreement, not the least of which have been the installation of the Council of State of the Transitional Government, which took place on 7 March this year; the simultaneous commencement of disarmament; and the induction into office on 11 March of the Transitional Legislative Assembly. These are undoubtedly very important developments, and we commend the parties for their positive efforts in making these gains possible. However, several difficulties stand in the way of achieving a durable peace in Liberia as soon as members of the Council would like it to happen. Three of these difficulties may be cited, as follows.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3366 (1994) · source
“My delegation has read with great interest the very useful report of the Secretary-General contained in document S/1994/463 of 18 April 1994, the third in the series of progress reports on the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL). We welcome this report and commend the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, Mr. Trevor Gordon-Somers, for the untiring efforts which they have continued to bring to bear on the Liberian peace process.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3366 (1994) · source
“As a country linked to Rwanda by history and culture, Nigeria is anxious to continue to make its own contribution, through the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity, to advancing the peace process in Rwanda. While urging the parties in Rwanda to set aside their differences and agree to establish the transitional institutions without further delay, we believe that the international community should continue to offer its assistance to implement the peace process, subject to the conditions that I have just mentioned. Given the will of the people, and the parties permitting, and with the continued assistance of the international community, peace should soon return to Rwanda. This we strongly believe.”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source
“First, it extends the mandate of UNAMIR for an additional period of four months, largely in recognition of the vital role that UNAMIR can play in the restoration of peace to the country. I think this point should be made clear to the parties. Secondly, it agrees, subject to the full and prompt implementation by the parties of the Arusha Peace Agreement, to provide a further 45 civilian police monitors to augment the current strength of the civilian police contingent of 60, and thereby enhance the security situation throughout the country. Thirdly, while commending the efforts of United Nations Member States and non-governmental agencies which have provided, and continue to provide, humanitarian and other assistance, it encourages them to continue to provide such assistance on an increased scale.”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source
“It is vital that the political deadlock that has stalled fulfilment of the four-phase plan should not be allowed to continue. My delegation strongly believes that, whilst efforts to bring all the parties on board the peace train may continue, the collective will of the people of Rwanda must not be held hostage to the whims and caprices of one party. Indeed, we share the view of the Facilitator that these delays and bickerings within a party are totally unacceptable and have no legal basis within the framework of the Arusha plan. As a way of moving the political process forward, therefore, my delegation believes the present draft resolution makes a significant contribution, for three important reasons.”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source
“The success achieved in the deployment area and the presence of UNAMIR military personnel in parts of the country have helped to stabilize the situation and foster a climate conducive to peace negotiations. However, it is regrettable that, whilst the projected tasks under phase I of the four-phase implementation plan for Rwanda approved by the Council in its resolution 872 (1993) have been accomplished, efforts to establish a broad-based transitional Government and the Transitional National Assembly have not yet yielded the desired result, due to the inability of the parties concerned to agree on the relevant modalities, including the lists of members of both the broad-based transitional Government and _ the Transitional Assembly.”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source
“Secondly, since the signing of the Peace Agreement between the parties eight months ago, the cease-fire has generally been respected, a fact which, according to the Secretary-General, attests to the commitment of the parties to the peace process as set out in the Agreement. Thirdly, significant progress has been made in the deployment of the military personnel of UNAMIR in the six designated sectors of Rwanda, and the military tasks projected for phase I of the operational plan have been concluded ahead of schedule. UNAMIR is in fact ready to commence the tasks assigned to it under phase II of its schedule. Furthermore, UNAMIR is also at an advanced stage in its preparations for phase III of its schedule of activities.”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source
“My delegation has given very careful consideration to the excellent report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Rwanda, contained in document S/1994/360 of 30 March 1994. The report, which addresses the political, military, security and humanitarian situation in Rwanda since 30 December 1993, contains both positive and negative elements. Let me begin with the positive. First, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) has continued to assist, as best it can, the implementation of the Arusha Peace Agreement, and, on 5 January this year, as requested under the Arusha plan, a President was sworn in for the Republic on schedule.”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source
“My delegation has congratulated you, Sir, in the Council's private consultations, and we are delighted to repeat those congratulations in this public meeting by congratulating you once again on your assumption of the office of President of the Council for the month of April. Given your distinguished diplomatic experience and_ skills, my delegation is certain that you will lead the Council wisely and productively in its performance of its duties. Permit me also to express the appreciation of my delegation to your predecessor, the Ambassador of France, Mr. Jean-Bernard Merimee, for the vigorous and outstanding manner in which he conducted the business of the Council for the month of March.”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source
“Finally, my delegation would like to express its profound appreciation to all the Governments that have contributed, and continue to contribute, troops and personnel to UNPROFOR operations. We also call on other Governments to respond to the Secretary-General's request for more troops and more equipment. To the political leaders in the former Republic of Yugoslavia, we say that the prospects for peace have never been better. They must not allow this golden - but potentially fleeting - opportunity to slip away from them.”
1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source
“What the Council is trying to do in the draft resolution before it is to respond as promptly as it can and within its available resources to the requests of the Secretary-General. Unfortunately, we do not seem to have fully accomplished that, at least not for the moment. My delegation understands the difficulties of certain delegations that have created this gap between rising expectations and actual fulfilment. We hope, however, that this gap is a temporary one and that when the Council revisits the issue in a month's time it will be in a position to give the Secretary-General and his field operatives the minimum requirements and the resources needed to carry out the Councils's mandate. We owe them no less.”
1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source
“In our view the international community must not be complacent. True peace can be neither established nor sustained until the people of a fellow State Member of the United Nations, Bosnia and Herzegovina, can live within secure borders and be free at last from the threat of the despicable policy of "ethnic cleansing". What the Secretary-General, his Special Representative and UNPROFOR commanders have asked of this Council is that the necessary authority and resources be made available to them to take maximum advantage of the momentum of peace to consolidate the remarkable gains made on several fronts in recent weeks and, indeed, ensure that those gains are truly irreversible.”
1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source
“It is gratifying to observe that the people of Sarajevo are trying to pick up the pieces and commence once more their efforts towards the restoration of normal life. In this connection we also note with satisfaction the appointment of the senior civilian official to coordinate the restoration of essential public services in and around Sarajevo. These significant and positive developments have been tempered by pockets of tension and continued hostilities in some areas, particularly Maglaj. While we acknowledge the recent encouraging developments in Maglaj, we are concerned that the situation remains fluid and that it requires further actions to ensure that the people of Maglaj may begin to see some light at the end of the rather tragic tunnel. We urge UNPROFOR to consolidate its initial presence there.”
1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source
“We welcome the positive developments towards peace and cessation of hostilities that have taken place in the various theatres of war in the territory of former Yugoslavia. In a sense we can say that the victims of the market-place massacre in Sarajevo on 5 February did not really die in vain. The incident galvanized the international community and, in particular, the major players on the ground, to take bold steps in the search for peace. The momentum in the search for peace thus generated has already resulted in a cease-fire, not only in Sarajevo, but, in the last 48 hours, in the Republic of Croatia and the United Nations Protected Areas. My delegation welcomes this latest cease-fire, and we urge the parties to implement fully all the commitments they have entered into.”
1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source
“My delegation, too, would like to thank the Secretary-General for his useful reports dated 11, 16 and 24 March and for his letter of 30 March 1994 on the situation in former Yugoslavia, especially as it relates to the mandate of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) and the situation in and around Sarajevo and Maglaj. We also wish to thank the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Mr. Akashi, UNPROFOR commanders and the Co-Chairmen of the International Conference on the former Yugoslavia for the exemplary work they have been undertaking under very difficult circumstances and severe resource constraints to implement the Council's mandate and all its many, many resolutions. My delegation is happy to join in the consensus on the adoption of the draft resolution before us.”
1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source
“Finally, my delegation wishes to thank the relevant Governments and international organizations that have been playing a very constructive role in the efforts of the United Nations to bring peace to the area and protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia. We especially appreciate the efforts of neighbouring States and the specialized role of the organizations concerned with the prosecution of humanitarian activities in Georgia. We urge that these efforts be sustained until peace is fully restored in Georgia.”
1994-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3354 (1994) · source
“We support also the call on donor States to make the necessary contributions to the United Nations humanitarian appeal. Meanwhile, my Government fully endorses the need for the parties to the conflict and all others concerned to respect another principle that is very dear to us in Africa: the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, in this case the Republic of Georgia. Now is the time to stress the necessity for all concerned to do what is necessary to reach expeditiously vital agreements on outstanding matters related to the situation in Abkhazia, including Abkhazia's political status. It is important also, while all these efforts are in progress, that the security and safety of the personnel of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) should be assured.”
1994-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3354 (1994) · source
“We believe too that the deployment of such a force, when carried out, would not only further assure the possibility of a workable and durable cease-fire but would also constitute a suitable confidence- building measure, which would facilitate the early return of refugees and displaced persons to their homes. The issue of refugees and displaced persons is of special interest to my delegation. As many members of the Council are probably aware, one out of every two refugees in the world is African. We have serious refugee situations in Angola, Mozambique, Liberia and, more recently, Burundi. My delegation therefore welcomes the reference in the resolution to the right of all refugees and displaced persons to return to their homes in secure conditions.”
1994-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3354 (1994) · source
“My delegation too would like to thank the Secretary-General for his useful report on the situation in Abkhazia, Republic of Georgia, which was the basis for our deliberations leading to the resolution we have just adopted, and of which my delegation voted in favour. My Government remains concerned by the fact that the situation there continues to be grave in spite of the various efforts that have been made to address the situation. After listening to the very frank and moving address by President Shevardnadze on 9 March, my delegation cannot but be convinced that the establishment of an appropriately composed peace-keeping operation would be most desirable. My delegation believes that such a United Nations presence would make a very positive contribution to the international peace efforts in that troubled country.”
1994-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3354 (1994) · source
“Finally, our point of view having thus been expressed, and as a co-sponsor, my delegation will support the adoption of this draft resolution.”
1994-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3351 (1994) · source
“Therefore, the following measures should, in our opinion, be taken immediately, if some of them have not been taken already: (a) A crack-down on all extremist groups in the occupied territories; (b) The disarming of the settlers, especially those known to harbour extremist tendencies; (c) The acceleration of the process of negotiation so that the Israeli-PLO agreement can be finalized without any further delay; (d) The imposition of United Nations observer or peacekeeping forces in the conflict areas of the occupied territories to monitor human rights observance as well as providing a confidence-building mechanism and a bridge of understanding; and (e) The speeding-up of the fulfillment of all due processes which will accord to the Palestinian people its legitimate national rights.”
1994-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3351 (1994) · source
“The international community will be failing in its duty if it does not impress upon both parties the wisdom and necessity of this option so that an early agreement can soon be reached by them in implementing the Declaration of Principles signed by both the Government of Israel and the PLO on 13 September 1993. In conclusion, my delegation believes that it is only fair and just that, as the occupying Power, the Government of Israel has a special responsibility to ensure that the Palestinians are given a greater sense and assurance of their security. The present situation, whereby heavily-armed extremist Israeli settlers live side by side with unarmed Palestinians, is intolerable, and therefore unacceptable.”
1994-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3351 (1994) · source
“The tragedy of 25 February 1994 must now propel the international community to accelerate its efforts to assist the peace process in the region. There is no doubt that with the signing of the Israeli-PLO Agreement of September last year, the Middle East crisis entered a new phase: instead of the wider Arab-Israeli wars of the past, we now have localized but highly intensified and dangerous conflicts waged within the borders of the protagonists' countries. The international community should now strive to defuse existing tension between foes and neighbours by pursuing measures which would help to win much-needed confidence and commitment to the peace process. My delegation believes very strongly that the pursuit of peace through dialogue is the only viable option for the PLO and the Government of Israel.”
1994-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3351 (1994) · source
“We hope that the horror and indignation which the incident has understandably evoked will be followed by an appropriate response on the part of the authorities concerned so that such an incident is never again repeated. My delegation is of the strong belief that the massacre at Hebron was not an isolated event. It was one of so many other tragic occurrences in the scenario of escalating violence which have been perpetrated by extremists in the region to demonstrate their opposition to the march towards peace which both the Israeli Government and the Palestine Liberation Organization courageously and effectively began by signing the historic agreement in September last year. These enemies of peace must not be allowed to succeed. Furthermore, religious extremism of whatever hue or persuasion must stand condemned.”
1994-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3351 (1994) · source
“The Nigerian Government and people join others in condemning the outrageous massacre of Muslims who were worshipping peacefully at the Mosque of Abraham in Hebron, which occurred on Friday, 25 February 1994, during the holy month of Ramadan. By that horrific incident, the international community was confronted once again not only with the horrendous manifestation of hate and of bigotry, but with the challenge of forging a climate of peace and mutual co-existence in the Middle East, which have been so painfully lacking so far. My Government is hard pressed for words to describe the outrage and the sorrow which we share with the families of those who were murdered in cold blood.”
1994-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3351 (1994) · source
“We are anxious, as a country which has close historical and fraternal ties with Angola, to see that country, like many other members of the international community, enjoy the relative peace and stability which are so essential to socio-political and economic development. My delegation therefore supports the draft resolution and intends to vote in favour.”
1994-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3350 (1994) · source
“We believe that, given the political will and the sustained Security Council Forty-ninth Year year 3350th meeting 16 March 1994 support of the international community, the Lusaka talks may well hold the key to achieving a peaceful political settlement of the Angolan conflict. We therefore call upon them, and in particular upon UNITA, to choose the path of cooperation with the United Nations to bring the talks to a successful end, because failure by the latter may indeed invite the imposition by this Council of new, effective measures against it. We are all eager to see the good people of Angola resume normal life after nearly two decades of fruitless and destructive war.”
1994-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3350 (1994) · source
“We strongly believe that, while the people of Angola must bear the ultimate responsibility for the destiny of their country, the international community has a responsibility to support and encourage them towards the realization of that goal sooner rather than later. It is therefore appropriate to extend the mandate of UNAVEM II, including a readiness in principle to authorize the deployment of additional personnel as soon as agreement is reached between the parties to the conflict. Finally, my delegation would like to join in urging both the Government of Angola and UNITA to take the maximum advantage of the opportunity created by their common agreement on the revised text of general principles concerning the question of national reconciliation.”
1994-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3350 (1994) · source
“The humanitarian needs of the Angolans must be watched very closely to ensure that the agony inflicted on the people by the ravages of war are not exacerbated through deliberate obstructionist activities of the parties in conflict. In this connection, we support the condemnation of all actions that threaten the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance and put at risk the lives of humanitarian relief workers in Angola. We therefore join in the appeal to members of the international community to respond generously to the 1994 revised inter-agency appeal for Angola. Nigeria believes that the draft resolution is a positive step on the part of the international community to nudge the peace process forward in Angola.”
1994-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3350 (1994) · source
“In particular, UNITA needs to respond promptly and seriously to the latest offer by the Angolan Government aimed at promoting power-sharing as a means of paving the way to an early conclusion of the peace process in Lusaka. The Council may need to consider establishing a deadline for the conclusion of those talks. Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation continues to be undermined by the continuation of war and the deliberate obstacles sometimes put in the way of relief workers by one party or the other. Relief stocks available for distribution are being depleted in some cases, and the need for their replenishment is urgent.”
1994-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3350 (1994) · source
“On the military side, too, despite the relative reduction in combat incidents lately, the situation continues to be most worrisome and, to use the term in the Secretary-General's report, "volatile". Air and ground military activities have intensified in several parts of the country, a situation which has not only seriously overstretched the resources of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM ID), but also casts shadows on the ongoing Lusaka talks. Consequently, the impression is being conveyed that the parties to the conflict seem to be nowhere near exhaustion nor sufficiently disposed to reach an early political settlement of their conflict.”
1994-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3350 (1994) · source
“We are pleased, too, that despite existing difficulties, both the Government and UNITA have sustained their participation in the Lusaka talks aimed at working out an overall political settlement of the protracted Angolan dispute. In spite of these positive indications, however, my delegation remains deeply concerned on the political front that several issues critical to the peace process - such as the allocation of high-level posts to UNITA, the conclusion of the electoral process and the establishment of a national administration throughout the country, and, perhaps not least, the building of confidence, trust and good faith between the parties - have not yet been resolved.”
1994-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3350 (1994) · source
“My delegation commends the Secretary-General's report. We also wish to commend the tireless efforts of the Secretary-General's Special Representative in Angola, Mr. Blondin Beye; the representatives of the three Observer States - the United States, the Russian Federation and Portugal; and the Governments of some of the neighbouring States, in particular Zimbabwe and Zambia, for their important support for the peace process. We also thank members of the international community, including private and non-governmental organizations, whose assistance has been especially critical in coping with the vast humanitarian and relief needs of the people of Angola. We are delighted that the parties in Angola adopted a mediation document on the general principles of national reconciliation on 17 February.”
1994-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3350 (1994) · source
“Finally, it is our view that the sum total of these recommendations for action by the Council would constitute and also advance the logic of peace with justice - the only realistic and humane logic in this tragic conflict.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“The issues of complete demilitarization and the future administration of Sarajevo should be the subject of negotiations between the parties under the auspices of the European Union and the United Nations. Thirdly, the Security Council should reiterate its demands for an immediate cease-fire throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina and the intensification of efforts towards a political settlement. All parties must recognize and accept the basic principles of the inadmissibility of acquisition of territories by force, respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, and the fundamental human rights of all people. Fourthly, in the absence of peace and security throughout Bosnia, the Council should perhaps reconsider the arms embargo on Bosnia with a view to enabling the country to exercise its inherent right to self-defence.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source