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  1. “Notwithstanding the difficulties encountered at the meeting of the inter-Congolese dialogue in Addis Ababa, my delegation expresses its full support for the facilitator and his team in their efforts to reconvene in South Africa shortly. We thank the Government of South Africa for providing logistical support and for hosting the next round of talks. We would like once again to stress the need to ensure the all-inclusive nature of the conference with the participation of all the components of society. We also request the international community to fully support the dialogue, both politically and financially. My delegation also looks forward to the report of the Panel of Experts on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and Other Forms of Wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source

  2. “It should be stressed that one of the most important objectives of the third phase of MONUC should be to encourage and facilitate early disarmament and demobilization. It is encouraging to note that the Governments of both the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have set up national mechanisms for disarmament and demobilization. However, we share the view that greater political commitment will be required by those two countries in the disarmament to reintegration process through the establishment of a joint coordination mechanism. This can be possible only through dialogue between leaders of the two countries. The Council must therefore encourage the two leaders to meet more frequently. There can be no advancement in the peace process without progress in the inter-Congolese dialogue.”

    2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source

  3. “The Council must also demand that the parties to the conflict submit all the required information in order to allow further deployment to take place in respect of disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, repatriation or resettlement. We hope that all these issues will be adequately addressed during the meeting early next month between the Security Council and the members of the Political Committee established by the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement. That meeting will be an opportunity for the members of the Political Committee to recommit themselves to the advancement of the peace process. While requesting the cooperation of all parties concerned, the Council must also express its readiness to expand its strength once MONUC starts receiving positive responses.”

    2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source

  4. “We hope that the establishment of the mixed civilian and military presence, as well as the forward support based in Kindu, will not be delayed. We are aware of the political and security risks that phase III faces at this point in time; however, the Council has to make a choice of whether to move ahead or to allow the situation to deteriorate and reach a point of no return. By approving phase III of MONUC, the Council must also send a very clear message to the parties concerned that the further deployment of MONUC will directly depend upon their cooperation. We need to place great emphasis on continued adherence to the ceasefire, the cessation of military assistance to the armed groups and the free movement of MONUC personnel, among other things.”

    2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source

  5. “Notwithstanding the overall positive developments, my delegation remains concerned by the continuing fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in Kivu, between armed groups and the RCD. The status quo in Kisangani is yet another matter of serious concern to my delegation. The significant rise in the number of alleged ceasefire violations in the East must prompt the Council to take immediate action to increase the presence in that region. Mauritius has, on several previous occasions, called for the third phase of MONUC's deployment. In this context, my delegation welcomes the Secretary- General's proposal to move to phase III of MONUC. We take note of the step-by-step approach of phase III, as proposed by the Secretary-General.”

    2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source

  6. “We note with satisfaction that, since 8 June 2001, the general situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has remained relatively calm. The respect of the ceasefire by the parties concerned; the completion of the disengagement of forces and the deployment to new defensive positions in progress; and the withdrawal of foreign forces are encouraging signs for the peace process. We commend the Secretary-General for meeting with Presidents Kabila and Kagame, the leader of the Rassemblement congolais pour la democratic (RCD) and other stakeholders in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during his trip to the region in early September in a bid to get their full commitment to the peace process.”

    2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source

  7. “We extend a warm welcome to Mr. She Okitundu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and thank him for his important statement. I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting, which gives the Council and the general membership an opportunity to discuss the next steps in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo. We also welcome the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ngongi, for the first time to this Chamber. We are grateful to him for his briefing and for presenting the ninth report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC). We also wish him all the best in his assignment. We greatly value the presence of the Secretary- General at this meeting.”

    2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source

  8. “We hope that the authorities in Bosnia fulfil their commitment to implement the reforms suggested by the Foreign Investment Advisory Service. With the new proposals of the High Representative on the ways and means to consolidate the implementation process of the Peace Agreement, we have no doubt that the rule of law, good governance, democracy and human rights will be guaranteed and protected in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Finally, Mauritius commends the work of all the people of the UNMIBH, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the Stabilization Force, the Office of the High Representative and others who are striving in difficult situations to achieve peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source

  9. “In order for other Bosnians to return to their home, the issue of property needs to be addressed as soon as possible, together with other related problems, such as the provision of education, social services and employment. We are fully aware that the Bosnian economy is in bad shape for the time being, and that it needs the support of the donors to revitalize the country and put it back on its feet. In this regard, we therefore call on the international community not to lessen its resolve to assist Bosnia and Herzegovina in its economic reconstruction and development efforts. We also call on all parties to cooperate with each other in the vital area of national reconstruction. My delegation notes with satisfaction that the Office of the High Representative is helping to improve conditions for new investment in the country.”

    2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source

  10. “We appreciate that the Republika Srpska authorities have taken measures to cooperate with the ICTY in this regard. Another issue that seems to plague the country is the problem of accommodation and property repossession following the increased return of refugees and displaced persons to Bosnia and Herzegovina. There seems to be no organized approach to the reconstruction of the housing units and people who are returning to their homes after a long period are facing difficulties in repossessing their property. Welcoming amendments made by the High Representative to the property laws in both Entities, we hope that the repossession of pre-war property will be facilitated as soon as possible.”

    2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source

  11. “A safe and secure environment will not prevail unless the offenders are brought to justice under an impartial judicial system in which the population has faith. We welcome the efforts by the office of the High Representative to reform the judicial system in Bosnia and Herzegovina in this regard. We hope that the Independent Judicial Commission will improve the quality and efficiency of the judicial system. We also call on the political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina not to interfere with the process and to respect the Memorandum of Understanding that regulates the appointment of judges and prosecutors. At the same time, we call on the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to fully cooperate with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and hand over all the indictees for trial by The Hague Tribunal.”

    2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source

  12. “We appreciate the work being carried out by the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) personnel to fulfil the mandate as efficiently as possible and enforce the rule of law and order in the country. We are convinced that by the end of next year, when the mandate of the Mission ends, the local police force will be well trained and equipped to carry out their duty professionally. The rivalry that exists among different ethnic groups should not undermine the work of the police force. We believe that an efficient police force in Bosnia and Herzegovina will be possible only when there is cohesion among its members. With a view to achieving this goal, all communities should be fairly represented in the police.”

    2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source

  13. “I join others in thanking Mr. Wolfgang Petritsch for briefing us today and also for his report, which has given us a fairly good idea of the progress that has so far been made in the implementation of the peace accords. My delegation also thanks Mr. Jacques Paul Klein for his valuable update on the situation prevailing in the country and his proposals for the future status of the international presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Whatever decision is taken, it should eventually take into account the situation on the ground and reduce duplication of work. We note that the overall situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina remains generally under control. However, we are concerned that ethnic tension still persists in some parts of the country.”

    2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source

  14. “Like everyone else, we maintain that a solid bilateral relation based on mutual confidence and pragmatism will help East Timor through its reconstruction programme and will enhance regional cooperation. Finally, on the question of international presence in East Timor, we agree on the concept of right-sizing. In this regard, we support the draft presidential statement calling for a substantial international presence in East Timor after independence.”

    2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source

  15. “Our responsibility is now to see how we can expedite the constitutional process that would give the people of East Timor a constitution reflecting their legitimate aspirations and objectives and guaranteeing all rights and fundamental freedoms without any discrimination. We are sure that an all- inclusive approach, with the voluntary return of the refugees, will further consolidate fraternity and will help in the nation-building in East Timor. We commend the invitation extended to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General by the Indonesian President and Indonesia's congratulatory message to UNTAET and to the people of East Timor on the successful and peaceful election. Indeed, it augurs well for fruitful bilateral relations between the two countries.”

    2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source

  16. “My delegation expresses its appreciation to the people of East Timor, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), and all the parties and international agencies who have left no stone unturned in making the election a resounding success. At this juncture, there is no doubt that East Timor is moving forward to achieve its historical course. My delegation extends its very best wishes and reconfirms its support for the consolidation of the gains of the first democratic elections. At the same time, we should not, as a main party committed to the peace process in East Timor, be complacent.”

    2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source

  17. “My delegation joins other delegations in thanking the Under-Secretary- General, Mr. Guehenno, for his informative briefing on the elections in East Timor. Indeed, the Constitutional Assembly elections held on 30 August, with a high level of popular participation in the vote, are indeed a glowing example to the world community. My delegation commends the exemplary behaviour and maturity of the East Timorese people in this regard. The indomitable drive for self-rule and their strong desire to lead the country to independence have today borne their fruit. They are now only a step away from attaining nationhood, which is a legitimate expectation cherished by all and which will be concretized in the very near future. We also note with appreciation the election of 23 women.”

    2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source

  18. “We hope that the formal request formulated by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the transfer to East Timor of Jacobus Bere - suspected of killing New Zealand peacekeeper Leonard William Manning on 24 July 2000 - made under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Legal, Judicial and Human Rights Related Matters signed on 6 April 2000 between the Government of Indonesia and UNTAET, will be acceded to. Finally, my delegation would like to ask only two questions of Mr. Annabi. The first is whether the recruitment and training of East Timorese electoral officers is being carried out so as to make the election fair and transparent. Secondly, what are the facilities put in place for refugees who are returning to East Timor?”

    2001-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4308 (2001) · source

  19. “My delegation appreciates the decision of the House of Representatives to set up two ad hoc courts to try gross human rights Violations. We hope that the presidential decree that is needed for their actual establishment will not be retarded. We strongly support the application of the "relief to development continuum", a framework strategy that addresses the humanitarian needs and aims to achieve progressive changes towards establishing a sustainable and independent East Timor. We hope that international as well as bilateral donors will generously contribute to the implementation of the programme.”

    2001-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4308 (2001) · source

  20. “We hope that in the short time-frame now available to UNTAET this issue will be given the consideration that it deserves. We appreciate the role of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the other organizations in accelerating the return of refugees to their homeland. We are happy to learn that the International Organization for Migration is taking positive steps to repatriate those refugees who are registered to return. We look forward to a quick and voluntary return of refugees from West Timor before June, the date set for registration. We deplore the tragic incident and rioting after the death, on 12 March, of a teenager in Makadiki. We believe that an effective process of community reconciliation is the sine qua non for the successful establishment of national protection.”

    2001-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4308 (2001) · source

  21. “My delegation thanks Mr. Annabi for the comprehensive briefing on the situation in East Timor. We are pleased to note the fruitful meeting between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) and the East Timor Transitional Administration in Denpasar last January, where many important issues were discussed and agreement was reached on those issues. We believe that for any democratic process to succeed, it must first of all adopt an inclusive approach to accommodate the entire population of the country without discrimination. We believe that the returnees should be treated as an integral element of the broader process of reconciliation in the independent East Timor.”

    2001-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4308 (2001) · source