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“In the search for a political solution, however, a just and lasting peace cannot be achieved by imposing unacceptable conditions on any one party. To achieve peace, the international community must be firm and resolute in defence of universally accepted principles. Therefore, in summary, my delegation strongly supports the following specific proposals. First, the steps so far taken by the Secretary-General should be fully endorsed. We believe that resolution 836 (1993) provides him with the necessary authority to call for action without further reference to this Council. Secondly, the sieges of Sarajevo and of any other designated "safe area" must be lifted immediately and the bombardments must cease forthwith.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“Being fully aware of the relative military strengths of the various parties in Bosnia, the Council should allow those who are disadvantaged to exercise their inherent right to self-defence by suspending the arms embargo imposed on them. What we are proposing is not to advance the logic of war, but to establish the linkage between the logic of peace and a logic of justice. For we believe strongly that peace without justice cannot endure. It is in this context that Nigeria firmly believes that the situation in Bosnia cannot be resolved militarily but by negotiations and through a just political settlement. Hence, we strongly support the ongoing peace efforts and believe that they should be intensified.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“Secondly, unspeakable atrocities, including "ethnic cleansing", rapes, killings and wanton destruction, are being perpetrated on the country, with the civilian population bearing the brunt of these cruelties. Thirdly, this very Council has pledged several times to protect Bosnia and for this purpose established "safe areas". But this did not deter further atrocities; instead, the "safe areas" are besieged and bombarded every day. Quite often, the very soldiers and other personnel sent by the United Nations to carry out this Council's mandate are harassed, killed and in other ways prevented from carrying out their legitimate duties, including the delivery of humanitarian aid.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“Considering the developments in various parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina since the beginning of this year, my delegation feels that, unless the security situation throughout Bosnia improves dramatically and the peace talks resume promptly and lead to early agreements, the time has perhaps come to revisit the issue of lifting the arms embargo on Bosnia and Herzegovina for the following reasons. First, we should remind ourselves that the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina is a sovereign and independent country, a Member of the United Nations. None the less, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia have been constantly and clearly violated - a Situation which continues to this day.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“Furthermore, the promise of action to protect Sarajevo addresses only one part of a wider problem - that is, how to protect a whole people from total destruction at the hands of those who appear determined to "ethnically cleanse" them out of Bosnia and Herzegovina. On this wider issue the international community needs to take urgent further action. NATO has the resources and the moral obligation to do its part in the context of regional organizations playing major roles in resolving regional conflicts.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“We also welcome the decision of the North Atlantic Council and its determination to take all necessary measures, in collaboration with the United Nations, to prevent further deterioration of the situation in Sarajevo. This is not the first time in this tragic conflict that NATO has threatened to use air strikes to stop the strangulation of Sarajevo. What is new is that the international revulsion following the sad events of 5 February 1994 has propelled the leaders of NATO to act should their latest ultimatum be disregarded by the Serbs. None the less, what we have at present from NATO is the promise of action and not yet the delivery of such action against the perpetrators of great atrocities in Sarajevo.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“We fully support the idea of having a thorough investigation of the shelling of the crowded market place in Sarajevo, which occurred on 5 February 1994, but the Council should not be prevented from taking decisive measures now, because there is ample evidence of clear responsibility for other and earlier incidents such as those in which 10 people were killed on 4 February and six girls were killed on 22 January this year. The Council should avoid giving the impression that it is only when large casualties are involved that it shows concern. In this context, we welcome the Secretary-General's letter to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary-General. We fully support the steps he has taken, which we believe are within the scope of the authority vested in him under resolution 836 (1993).”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“My delegation wishes to associate itself with previous speakers in expressing outrage at and condemnation of the series of attacks against the civilian population in Sarajevo. Nigerian condemns these dastardly attacks, and in particular the massacre of 68 people in Sarajevo market on 5 February 1994, which we regard as totally reprehensible and completely unacceptable. We believe that a turning-point has been reached when the international community must act decisively to ensure an end to these atrocities once and for all. This Council should send a clear and unambiguous signal that there is a limit to its tolerance of these attacks. That threshold has in fact been reached already. It is now time for firm and decisive measures instead of the multiple threats and costly procrastination of the past.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“Though Somalia is probably already overarmed, we believe that it is important to curtail further deliveries of arms to the country if the tasks of disarmament and assuring the safety of peace-keeping personnel are to be fulfilled. In this connection, it is also important, as again underscored in the present draft resolution, that all parties in Somalia "cooperate fully with UNOSOM 11 and respect the cease-fire arrangements and other commitments entered into by them". (S/1994/115, para. 7) Finally, all Somali people should recognize that, as much as the international community would be willing to be helpful to them in their present difficulties, they must know also that such assistance will henceforth be contingent upon their own willingness to help themselves. The international community will not stay on indefinitely in Somalia.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“We therefore call upon Member States to heed as a matter of urgency the Secretary-General's request for additional troops to join the Somalia mission. The Nigerian delegation urged others with the capacity and the means to do so to assist in providing the logistic and other necessary support which UNOSOM 11 would require S/PV.3334 8 to discharge its new mandate effectively, while assuring the safety and security of its personnel. My delegation fully appreciates the draft resolution's reaffirmation of the obligations of States to implement fully the embargo on all deliveries of weapons and military equipment to Somalia as previously imposed by paragraph 5 of resolution 733 (1992).”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“We should also make it abundantly clear that the United Nations will intensify its cooperation with those who wish to cooperate, especially with our Organization, in order to assure the success of UNOSOM II and the fulfilment of its revised mandate. My Government is pleased that the present draft resolution places a great premium on the need to assure the safety and protection of UNOSOM II personnel who will be remaining behind under the revised mandate - that is, who will be remaining behind after 31 March 1994 following the withdrawal of a substantial number of troops by some Member States. It is important that, whatever its exact force level after 31 March 1994, UNOSOM II should retain the capacity to effectively carry out its duties as redefined. The credibility of our Organization is clearly at stake.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“It represents a S/PV.3334 7 reaffirmation by the Council that despite the difficulties and complexities of the Somali situation, the United Nations will not be stampeded out of its mission, and that in the coming months it will continue to exert itself to help the people of Somalia as best it can with diminished resources. However, it is important, as the draft resolution makes clear, that in the ongoing efforts at political reconciliation, rehabilitation and reconstruction in Somalia the Somali people themselves play the leading part. The Somalis must be encouraged to take their destiny into their own hands.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“To do so would, among other things, mean that all the soldiers and others who paid the supreme sacrifice on behalf of the international community had indeed died in vain and that United Nations involvement in Somalia was a "mission impossible". No, we must continue to help the people of Somalia, as we have done for the past year, so that they can overcome their difficulties and enable their country to rejoin the international community in peace and with dignity. The draft resolution we are about to adopt is, in the view of my Government, realistic yet forward looking.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“Against the background of the stalled political reconciliation process, continuing fighting among the various clans, and violence against UNOSOM II personnel and property, and with the immediate possibility of an old problem - famine - resurfacing in parts of the country, the international community faces once again the crucial question of whether or not the international community, and more specifically the United Nations, should divest itself entirely of Somalia. It appears to our delegation that for the credibility of our Organization and in the higher interest of the Somali people, UNOSOM II cannot simply fold up and exit from Somalia.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“Genuine political reconciliation efforts aimed at bringing together the various factions have been severely hampered, along with rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts. And what is perhaps most worrisome of all, S/PV.3334 6 the distribution of humanitarian relief has now been so adversely affected that, as the Secretary-General himself pointedly remarks in his current report, "several indicators suggest that in the past few months malnutrition levels are again on the rise in parts of Somalia". (S/1994/12, para. 21) Thus, as we deliberate in the Council today, Somalia once again stands at the crossroads.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“Moreover, as the Secretary-General's report indicates, "there are growing indications that the major factions are actively rearming in anticipation of renewed hostilities in the coming months". (S/1994/12, para. 34) At the same time, there are ominous signs that new defensive positions are being erected by clans in areas of the country which they consider their strategic strongholds, while a significant build-up of troops is again occurring in the turbulent areas of southern Mogadishu. As a result of these serious developments, UNOSOM's programme of disarmament in accordance with the commitments undertaken by the Somali factions themselves at Addis Ababa in January and March 1993 has, of course, failed to materialize.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“S/PV.3334 5 We take note with satisfaction of the ongoing efforts of the United Nations Operation in Somalia to achieve national reconciliation through political dialogue between the various factions, in recognition of the fact - a fact which we believe is truly realistic - that dialogue, not war, is the path which the parties in Somalia should follow if the protracted conflict there is to be resolved peacefully. Unfortunately, however, as demonstrated in the Secretary- General's report, much still remains to be done in Somalia. The scheduled withdrawal of forces and facilities of a significant number of countries with effect from 31 March 1994 is not going to make the task of UNOSOM II any easier.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“We salute the untiring efforts of the entire personnel of the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II), who, along with the personnel of several international agencies, Governments and institutions, have helped to assure the relative progress which have been made toward peace in Somalia. My delegation commends, in this connection, the creation of local councils at the district and regional levels as well as the renewed efforts towards the restoration of the justice system and the police in Somalia.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“I should like to begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the office of President of the Council for the month of February. My delegation is certain that you will lead the Council wisely and effectively. May I also convey, through you, Mr. President, our thanks to your predecessor, His Excellency Mr. Karel Kovanda of the Czech Republic, for the very able, and often enthusiastic, manner in which he discharged his duties as President for the month of January. His performance was exceptional, given the fact that, like some of the rest of us, he was then a brand new member of the Council. My delegation would like to commend the Secretary-General for the comprehensive but realistic report on the current state of play in Somalia contained in document S$/1994/12 of 6 January 1994.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“My delegation believes that without massive international assistance a new government will not be able to cope with the acute social and economic problems. There would be a crisis of rising and unfulfilled expectations which could undermine the future of a non-racial, democratic government in South Africa. As we all know, the time factor is now of great importance. Therefore, my delegation believes that no effort should be spared to ensure the prompt implementation of this latest decision of the Security Council.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“That is why we call on UNOMSA, particularly with its expanded mandate, to include the matter of liaison with those who are coordinating such programmes of voter education, particularly for these peri-urban squatter communities and the rural communities. Finally, we have to begin to address the needs of post- apartheid South Africa. If the basic socio-economic needs of the people are not immediately met, the durability of political settlement cannot be assured and the prospect of a peaceful transition is likely to be severely threatened. The crucial task is to alleviate the large scale of poverty and the great inequalities between blacks and whites and to improve the overall standards of living of the majority of the people of South Africa.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“The presence of an adequate number of international electoral observers is intended not only to help South Africans in the electoral process, but also to help in building confidence in the process. There is also a need to accelerate the programme of voter education. Voter education requires special attention, since the majority of the population of South Africa, as I have said earlier, will take part in elections for the first time ever, and also the high level of functional illiteracy among the majority sector of the population must be taken into account. It is therefore a matter of great concern to my delegation that the rural communities and the informal peri-urban squatters' communities continue to be neglected by most of the established voter-education programmes.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“de Klerk noted, South Africa has extensive experience in, and should be capable of organizing and conducting, elections. They have done so in the past. But there are many reasons for the international community to assist South Africans in this forthcoming election. This will, after all, be the first democratic, non-racial election in the history of the country. The majority of the population will also be voting for the first time in their lives. One third of them are functionally illiterate. Taking into consideration political, racial, ethnic and religious divergences in their society, there is an absolute need to ensure that the results are accepted by an overwhelming majority, as well as by the international community.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“Secondly, I turn to the 27 April elections themselves. The future of South Africa now depends on the outcome of these elections. Free and fair elections require that political parties should be able to campaign freely, throughout the country, without any hindrance, and that all voters should be able to participate i the election process free from the fear of intimidation. My delegation notes with satisfaction, however, the legal framework of the electoral process as defined by the Independent Electoral Commission and the Electoral Acts, the Independent Media Commission Act and the Independent Broadcasting Authority Act. These four Acts, in our opinion, provide a legitimate framework for the conduct of free and fair elections. Certainly, as President F. W.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“Since the prospect of establishing a trained national peace- keeping force before the elections is very remote indeed, and the task of maintaining law and order will remain the responsibility of the current security forces, there is an urgent need for the reorientation and retraining of the existing police force. We believe that the reoriented and retrained South African police force could use technical assistance from outside South Africa, and we recommend a more proactive role by UNOMSA, and those international monitoring teams associated with UNOMSA, in helping to reduce the level of violence. The broad agreement on a composite plan to end the violence, or at least to reduce its incidence, recently reached by Mr. Mandela and Mr. de Klerk, shoul also be welcomed, although the details of the agreement are not ye available.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“Political violence continues to be mainly concentrated in Natal and the East Rand, which together accounted for approximately 90 per cent of the death toll by December 1993. Although December continued a downward trend in political deaths nationally since the surge in July 1993, the year finished with a total of 25 per cent more deaths than occurred in the previous year. The daily death rate still exceeds 12, which is totally unacceptable, and the total death toll for 1993 was 4,364, or 27.7 per cent more than the 1992 total of 3,499. The expected increase in the political violence in the run-up to the elections was mostly ascribed to political competition between rival parties and the possibility of attempts by some to derail the electoral process, in which many fear they may not be able to win sufficient support.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“These include the issue of violence, the elections of 27 April themselves, and the needs of post-apartheid South Africa. I therefore crave the Council's indulgence as I call the attention of the international community to the continuing difficulties inherent in dealing with each of these three issues. I turn first to the issue of violence. Violence in South Africa is compounded by growing criminality, glaring socio-economic inequalities, political, racial and ethnic intolerance, easy access to fire arms, failure of the criminal justice system to act effectively, and the mistrust of the South African police by the majority of the people of South Africa. Frustrated young black South Africans, 90 per cent of whom are unemployed, constitute a fertile ground for political confrontation.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“My delegation is also gratified by the decision made by the Secretary-General to set up a trust fund to finance the participation of additional observers from countries contiguous to South Africa, as well as from other African countries and the developing world in general. We would therefore urge Member States to contribute generously to this fund in order to avoid a sad situation whereby the only international observers who may be able to participate in the elections process in South Africa will come from the rich, developed countries alone. As the death of the obnoxious system of apartheid nears, there are a number of important issues which we believe the international community must continue to address with a sense of urgency.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“My delegation commends the excellent contributions made by the Organization of African Unity to the peace process in South Africa, while recognizing the positive role of the Commonwealth and the European Union in the entire process. The Nigerian Government supports the call for all parties in South Africa, in particular those which did not participate fully in the multiparty talks, to accept the validity of the agreements reached during the negotiations, and we urge them strongly to ' participate fully in the forthcoming elections. All the parties also have a responsibility to respect the safety and security of international observers, who are there, after all, to encourage the process of a free and fair election and to ensure the internationa:! legitimacy of its outcome.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“It is only appropriate that this Council has taken the bull by the horns by addressing the contents of the report ina substantive manner. We therefore wholeheartedly support the resolution which the Council has just adopted unanimously. We find it particularly gratifying that by adopting this resolution the Security Council recognizes the positive contributions already made the United Nations Observer Mission in South Africa (UNOMSA), not only to the transition process in South Africa, but to the efforts to curb the grim violence in that country. The Nigerian delegation would like to congratulate Ms. Angela King and the entire personnel of UNOMSA for the excellent work they have done and continue to do. We also commend the vigorous and effective work by the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Mr. Brahimi.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“Mr. President, permit me, first of all, to express on behalf of the Nigerian delegation our condolences to the Government and people of Norway for the sad loss of one of their distinguished public servants, the late Foreign Minister, Mr. Holst. The Nigerian delegation takes the floor on the subject of South Africa against the backdrop of an anticipation that this subject, which has gained the attention of the international community for a very long period, has begun to evolve in a manner that meets our hope that the South African problem will finally be resolved in the interest of the fruition of the democratization process. My delegation wishes to thank the Secretary-General for his lucid report on South Africa, in which he presented the state of play in South Africa, including an indication as to the way forward.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“We hope that the international community will continue to lend its support to the humanitarian needs of the Rwandese people as an additional way of encouraging the prompt and unimpeded implementation of the Arusha Peace Agreement. Finally, convinced that the United Nations continues to steer the right course in Rwanda, and believing also that the people of Rwanda have continued to manifest a readiness to cooperate with the efforts of UNAMIR, my Government fully supports the adoption of the draft resolution.”
1994-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3327 (1994) · source
“We believe that increased international assistance for Rwanda is necessary not only to boost the military and logistic capacities of UNAMIR, but also to provide humanitarian support for the population adversely affected by the internal conflict and to alleviate the refugee problem and the attendant dislocation of population and economies in Rwanda. Under the heavy burden of additional difficulties arising from the serious drought which has lately hit the region, existing humanitarian facilities and emergency as well as rehabilitation efforts have been over-stretched. This requires that the international community continue to be as helpful as it can be until the situation in Rwanda fully returns to normal.”
1994-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3327 (1994) · source
“We also commend those countries and agencies which have recently announced their intention to join in the ongoing efforts. In recognition of the growing needs of the situation in Rwanda, my Government is pleased to be able to confirm its decision to send personnel to augment UNAMIR. These observers will be leaving for Rwanda by 9 January. Our hope is that with increased international assistance and support for existing efforts and actions in Rwanda it will soon be possible for a transitional Government to be established there so that the tasks of reconciliation, reconstruction and development can begin in earnest.”
1994-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3327 (1994) · source
“It is in that connection that we agree that the United Nations presence in the area must be strengthened so that the rather precarious situation prevailing in those parts can be brought under effective monitoring and control by the soldiers of UNAMIR. Hence, we concur with the specific request of the Secretary-General that an additional battalion of fully equipped infantry should be deployed, on an urgent basis, to secure the DMZ and protect the large population living there. For the continued implementation of the four-phase plan of action envisaged in the Council's plan for Rwanda, my Government cannot fail to commend those countries which have already made significant contributions in both human and material terms to advance the United Nations peace efforts.”
1994-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3327 (1994) · source
“28) In spite of the inability of the people of Rwanda thus far to put in place a transitional Government, we note with great satisfaction that the situation has, on the whole, stabilized, to the extent that it was possible yesterday for a President to be sworn in. The President should swear in the members of his Cabinet as soon as possible. We share the concern expressed in the Secretary-General's report that the situation is still not safe in some parts of the country, including in particular the areas bordering Burundi and the so-called demilitarized zone (DMZ). We are disturbed by reports of the wanton killing of civilians in those regions by a reportedly well-armed and ruthless group operating in those areas.”
1994-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3327 (1994) · source
“Beginning with the visit to the Security Council last year of delegations representing both parties to the conflict in Rwanda, the parties, to use the language of the Secretary-General, "have continued to show good will and cooperation in their contacts with each other and with the United Nations. They have also managed to weather some tense and potentially disruptive moments in the wake of the events in Burundi. In addition, the fact that the cease-fire has generally been respected demonstrates that the parties remain committed to the peace and reconciliation process initiated by the Arusha agreement". (S/26927 ara.”
1994-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3327 (1994) · source
“My delegation finds its detailed analysis of the political, military and humanitarian situation now prevailing in Rwanda very informative, and indicative of the course of action that we in the Council should be pursuing at this time. Of critical relevance and note, of course, are the Secretary- General's conclusions and recommendations, spelled out clearly in paragraphs 27 to 30 of the report. My Government is pleased by the indications in the report reflecting the positive attitude and the disposition of the parties to the conflict in Rwanda to work towards the common purpose of peace. That is as it should be, for every political process necessarily requires readiness on the part of all to give and take if common interests are to be met.”
1994-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3327 (1994) · source
“That the Council has decided to start its business in the new year with a discussion of the situation in one of Africa's crisis areas testifies not only to the principle of the indivisibility of peace, but also to the concern the Council continues to demonstrate over conflicts in Africa. My delegation will do its best to work with other members of the Council, sparing no effort, to promote the settlement of a number of those conflicts in Africa, especially those that seem ripe for resolution, given the cooperation of the parties involved. The Nigerian delegation thanks the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the subject of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR), as contained in document S/26927 of 30 December 1993.”
1994-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3327 (1994) · source
“Let me join the previous speaker in expressing, on behalf of my delegation, our great pleasure at seeing you, Sir, presiding over the affairs of the Council for the month of January. We wish to assure you of our absolute confidence in your capacity to discharge the duties of the presidency ina wise and efficient manner - and to do the rookies proud. At the same time, we wish also to convey, through you, our very warm appreciation and thanks to your predecessor, Ambassador Li of China, for the excellent manner in which, we have been assured, he conducted the work of the Council in December.”
1994-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3327 (1994) · source
“We hope that the international community will continue to lend its support to the humanitarian needs of the Rwandese people as an additional way of encouraging the prompt and unimpeded implementation of the Arusha Peace Agreement. Finally, convinced that the United Nations continues to steer the right course in Rwanda, and believing also that the people of Rwanda have continued to manifest a readiness to cooperate with the efforts of UNAMIR, my Government fully supports the adoption of the draft resolution.”
1994-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3326 (1994) · source
“We believe that increased international assistance for Rwanda is necessary not only to boost the military and logistic capacities of UNAMIR, but also to provide humanitarian support for the population adversely affected by the internal conflict and to alleviate the refugee problem and the attendant dislocation of population and economies in Rwanda. Under the heavy burden of additional difficulties arising from the serious drought which has lately hit the region, existing humanitarian facilities and emergency as well as rehabilitation efforts have been over-stretched. This requires that the international community continue to be as helpful as it can be until the situation in Rwanda fully returns to normal.”
1994-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3326 (1994) · source
“We also commend those countries and agencies which have recently announced their intention to join in the ongoing efforts. In recognition of the growing needs of the situation in Rwanda, my Government is pleased to be able to confirm its decision to send personnel to augment UNAMIR. These observers will be leaving for Rwanda by 9 January. Our hope is that with increased international assistance and support for existing efforts and actions in Rwanda it will soon be possible for a transitional Government to be established there so that the tasks of reconciliation, reconstruction and development can begin in earnest.”
1994-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3326 (1994) · source
“It is in that connection that we agree that the United Nations presence in the area must be strengthened so that the rather precarious situation prevailing in those parts can be brought under effective monitoring and control by the soldiers of UNAMIR. Hence, we concur with the specific request of the Secretary-General that an additional battalion of fully equipped infantry should be deployed, on an urgent basis, to secure the DMZ and protect the large population living there. For the continued implementation of the four-phase plan of action envisaged in the Council's plan for Rwanda, my Government cannot fail to commend those countries which have already made significant contributions in both human and material terms to advance the United Nations peace efforts.”
1994-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3326 (1994) · source
“28) In spite of the inability of the people of Rwanda thus far to put in place a transitional Government, we note with great satisfaction that the situation has, on the whole, stabilized, to the extent that it was possible yesterday for a President to be sworn in. The President should swear in the members of his Cabinet as soon as possible. We share the concern expressed in the Secretary-General's report that the situation is still not safe in some parts of the country, including in particular the areas bordering Burundi and the so-called demilitarized zone (DMZ). We are disturbed by reports of the wanton killing of civilians in those regions by a reportedly well-armed and ruthless group operating in those areas.”
1994-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3326 (1994) · source
“Beginning with the visit to the Security Council last year of delegations representing both parties to the conflict in Rwanda, the parties, to use the language of the Secretary-General, "have continued to show good will and cooperation in their contacts with each other and with the United Nations. They have also managed to weather some tense and potentially disruptive moments in the wake of the events in Burundi. In addition, the fact that the cease-fire has generally been respected demonstrates that the parties remain committed to the peace and reconciliation process initiated by the Arusha agreement". (S/26927 ara.”
1994-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3326 (1994) · source
“My delegation finds its detailed analysis of the political, military and humanitarian situation now prevailing in Rwanda very informative, and indicative of the course of action that we in the Council should be pursuing at this time. Of critical relevance and note, of course, are the Secretary- General's conclusions and recommendations, spelled out clearly in paragraphs 27 to 30 of the report. My Government is pleased by the indications in the report reflecting the positive attitude and the disposition of the parties to the conflict in Rwanda to work towards the common purpose of peace. That is as it should be, for every political process necessarily requires readiness on the part of all to give and take if common interests are to be met.”
1994-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3326 (1994) · source
“That the Council has decided to start its business in the new year with a discussion of the situation in one of Africa's crisis areas testifies not only to the principle of the indivisibility of peace, but also to the concern the Council continues to demonstrate over conflicts in Africa. My delegation will do its best to work with other members of the Council, sparing no effort, to promote the settlement of a number of those conflicts in Africa, especially those that seem ripe for resolution, given the cooperation of the parties involved. The Nigerian delegation thanks the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the subject of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR), as contained in document S/26927 of 30 December 1993.”
1994-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3326 (1994) · source
“Let me join the previous speaker in expressing, on behalf of my delegation, our great pleasure at seeing you, Sir, presiding over the affairs of the Council for the month of January. We wish to assure you of our absolute confidence in your capacity to discharge the duties of the presidency ina wise and efficient manner - and to do the rookies proud. At the same time, we wish also to convey, through you, our very warm appreciation and thanks to your predecessor, Ambassador Li of China, for the excellent manner in which, we have been assured, he conducted the work of the Council in December.”
1994-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3326 (1994) · source
“We therefore urge all members of the international community to cooperate in the full implementation of the terms of the new resolution, and at the same time, appeal to the Government of Angola, and in particular to UNITA, to resume promptly negotiations aimed at the early and peaceful resolution of the conflict in the country. The people of Angola have surely suffered enough.”
1993-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3277 (1993) · source