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1. “We will continue to support them, not least in the approach to the forthcoming legislative elections. We look forward to an early start to a free and fair election campaign, monitored by the United Nations. It is too early to predict the final and complete success of the United Nations involvement in Haiti, but the action taken so far by this Council and by the Multinational Force has given us strong grounds for optimism. My Government believes that the resolution we have just adopted will bring success a significant step closer.”

   1995-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3496 (1995) · source

2. “As the resolution makes clear, it will be important for the Secretary-General to keep UNMIH force levels under constant review and to recommend to the Council adjustments as and when the situation in Haiti permits. The resolution just adopted acknowledges that the threat formerly posed to peace and security in the region has now been removed. We congratulate President Aristide on his role in helping to make this possible. His efforts to promote peace and reconciliation have obviously been a most important factor in the success of the multinational operation. It is important that the people of Haiti give the highest priority to the process of reconciliation and the maintenance of stability. Ultimately it is the Haitians themselves who have responsibility for the reconstruction of their country.”

   1995-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3496 (1995) · source

3. “The adoption of today's resolution marks another important step towards the re-establishment in Haiti of a fully functioning democracy. It demonstrates the continuing commitment of the Security Council to international peace and security and the further consolidation of the great improvements in Haiti since the departure of the military regime. My Government agrees with the Secretary-General and the other contributors to the Multinational Force that the conditions in Haiti now permit a smooth and early transition to the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH). We commend the efforts of the Multinational Force and of all the countries contributing to it, which have created the environment necessary for the full deployment of UNMIH.”

   1995-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3496 (1995) · source

4. “But any proposal for peace-keeping action put to this Council should be capable of being implemented smoothly and should, in principle, build on the cooperation with neighbouring States, particularly the Government of Zaire, which has recently been manifest. In conclusion, we hope that there will be early progress on the establishment of a political framework for reconciliation and resumption of national political life. We hope the Council will also receive recommendations on security in the camps which will enable the Council to take a further decision on this matter before long. Finally, we will continue to do our part in international efforts to support the Government of Rwanda in its efforts to implement its policies of reconstruction and reconciliation.”

   1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source

5. “The most immediate problem in the camps is the establishment of the minimum of security necessary for humanitarian relief to continue. After this there is still the more difficult challenge of creating conditions in the camps which will permit the refugees to return to their homes. The camps cannot and should not be allowed to become permanent, or to be used as bases for the further destabilization of the region. We note the reports of recent measures by the Government of Zaire to remove troublemakers from the camps. The Council has just asked the Secretary-General to give further thought to this issue. We will consider carefully any detailed proposals he may put forward.”

   1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source

6. “My delegation recognizes that, while it is clearly the responsibility of the Government of Rwanda to create the conditions within the country to enable refugees to return, and that the demonstration of a real commitment to national reconciliation is a key part of this, the Government of Rwanda does not have the resources to act alone. It needs urgent and substantial assistance in creating the necessary infrastructure. In this context I should like to draw particular attention to the recent decision of the European Union to make 67 million ecus of aid available to Rwanda for this purpose. As the Council has just noted in its statement, a solution to the appalling problems of Rwanda and its people requires action both within Rwanda and in the camps outside its borders.”

   1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source

7. “My delegation believes that without a political framework within which to address the key issues relating to national reconciliation, such as land tenure and property rights, it will be impossible to create the conditions within Rwanda which would allow the refugees and displaced persons to return to their homes. We hope that all concerned will cooperate in the establishment of such a framework as a matter of urgency. The proposed regional conference could also play an important role in this context, and we hope that all concerned will work to ensure that it is held as soon as possible.”

   1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source

8. “My delegation was pleased to support the resolution just adopted extending the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) for a further six months. We believe that this operation is playing a crucial role in creating conditions of security in Rwanda through its neutral and independent presence throughout the country. We are glad that British troops have been able to play a constructive part in UNAMIR's work to this end over the past few months. Today's resolution also draws attention to another very important part of UNAMIR's Mandate, namely, the exercise of its good offices to help achieve national reconciliation between all elements of Rwandan society.”

   1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source

9. “Today's measure, is in our view a necessary step in the circumstances to break the situation of illegality in Haiti. We hope that the regime will now heed the warning that has been given. It is still not too late for those in power to face up to their obligations and leave. But they should not doubt the determination of the international community - which my Government strongly supports - to resolve this unacceptable situation.”

   1994-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3413 (1994) · source

10. “The international community is now all the more determined to bring an end to the suffering caused to the people of Haiti by the corrupt dictatorship which has ruined their lives. It is my Government's wish that the legitimate authorities be restored and that due action be taken to build a stable, solid, accountable and uncorrupt society in Haiti. The present resolution authorizes a multinational force to use all necessary means to facilitate the immediate departure from Haiti of the military leadership, as called for in the Governors Island Agreement. It expands the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Haiti and authorizes its deployment once the multinational force has established security and stability in the country. This, and the economic and other support mentioned by previous speakers, will be essential to complete the task.”

    1994-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3413 (1994) · source

11. “The intransigence of the illegal regime has caused increasing misery to the people of Haiti and led to an exodus which threatens the stability of the region, including dependent territories of the United Kingdom. Successive reports by independent and objective observers in the country have clearly demonstrated how the illegal regime has been responsible for serious abuses of human rights, including torture, rape, imprisonment without trial and extrajudicial executions. The regime's response has been cowardly and vindictive. My Government condemns the recent decision by the regime to expel the international Civilian Mission whose remit was to monitor the humanitarian situation. The decision was a desperate attempt to avoid international censure, but it has not worked.”

    1994-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3413 (1994) · source

12. “A year has passed since the signing of the Governors Island Agreement and the New York Pact, which set out a workable basis for a peaceful solution. Despite clear warnings from this Council, from the Organization of American States and from the international community as a whole, the illegal regime has consistently refused to abide by commitments made in those agreements. It has also defied a series of resolutions passed by this Council demanding the restoration of democracy and the return of the legitimately elected authorities to Haiti. Increasingly 18 stringent measures have been adopted by this Council, but it is clear that they are not working.”

    1994-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3413 (1994) · source

13. “The Government of the United Kingdom recognizes the intense efforts which the Secretary-General and the Special Representative of the Secretaries-General of the United Nations and _ the Organization of American States (OAS) have made to bring about a peaceful and lasting solution to the crisis in Haiti. It is not through lack of resolve on their part that the situation in Haiti has deteriorated to the extent that the Security Council has taken the decisions set out in the resolution we have just adopted. The adoption of this resolution by the Council is an unequivocal signal that the international community is fast losing patience in the face of the intransigent attitude of the illegal regime.”

    1994-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3413 (1994) · source

14. “As with all peace-keeping operations, we hope that this one will achieve its objectives and be able to be terminated speedily, in political conditions which will allow the people of the region to continue their lives in peace and security.”

    1994-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3407 (1994) · source

15. “We pay tribute to the efforts of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and we urge the parties to cooperate fully and unconditionally with UNHCR to allow the orderly return of refugees to proceed speedily. We are also deeply concerned at the humanitarian situation in the region. My Government has already contributed over $4.5 million to the various United Nations, bilateral and non-governmental humanitarian organizations and supports the provisions in the resolution for a voluntary fund. In conclusion, we are encouraged by the way in which the operation has begun, in an open and cooperative relationship with UNOMIG. We do not want to see the United Nations involved in monitoring semi-permanent green lines.”

    1994-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3407 (1994) · source

16. “Just as important as the efforts of UNOMIG and the CIS peace-keeping force is the search for a comprehensive political settlement. My Government fully supports the efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy. We call on all sides to increase their efforts to reach a political settlement respecting fully the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia as well as ensuring the interests of all the multi-ethnic communities of Abkhazia. At the same time, valuable work is being done by the CSCE to facilitate a solution to problems elsewhere in Georgia. We warmly welcome the closer cooperation between the United Nations and the CSCE in this respect. An essential part of the work of UNOMIG and the CIS peace-keeping force is promoting the conditions which would allow for the return of refugees.”

    1994-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3407 (1994) · source

17. “This resolution mandates the expanded United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) to work alongside the CIS peace-keeping force and elsewhere in the region, principally to promote the implementation of the 14 May cease-fire Agreement and the monitoring of the withdrawal of troops and heavy weapons of the parties, and to help to resolve difficulties as they arise. This is no small task. My Government greatly values the cooperation that has already been established on the ground between UNOMIG and the CIS force; this will be central for the success of all our efforts to restore peace to the region. We are prepared actively to support this, and my Government is ready to respond to the Secretary- General's request to contribute up to 10 military observers for UNOMIG as required.”

    1994-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3407 (1994) · source

18. “My delegation warmly welcomes the recognition in the resolution of the relevance in this respect of the Rome 1993 CSCE ministerial decisions on such principles. My Government therefore has no hesitation in welcoming the contribution made by the Russian Federation and other Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) members towards the CIS peace-keeping force. The situation on the ground at present is relatively calm, thanks in large part to the efforts of that force. With their assistance, the withdrawal of troops of the parties and of their heavy military equipment is going ahead. We call on both parties fully to observe the arrangements on a cease-fire and separation of forces which they agreed to in Moscow on 14 May this year. This is essential if the progress so far achieved is not to be jeopardized.”

    1994-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3407 (1994) · source

19. “As a member of the group of Friends of the Secretary-General for Georgia, my Government welcomes and attaches great importance to this resolution. In many ways the resolution and the arrangements set out in it break new ground. This approach comes against the background of increasing demands on United Nations peace-keeping capabilities, demands that threaten to outstrip supply. It represents a response to a situation of grave concern to us all, but in which the conditions allowing for the deployment of a United Nations peace- keeping operation do not, at present, exist. The terms of this resolution reflect the importance which we all attach to various standards on the basis of which international peace-keeping efforts should take place.”

    1994-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3407 (1994) · source

20. “It will not be easy: there are difficult and sensitive issues still to be addressed, including those involving territory. But these hard-won gains must not now be thrown away, and we call upon all sides to show restraint and to demonstrate their sincerity and responsibility by negotiating a lasting peace.”

    1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source

21. “We warmly welcome the Secretary-General's appointment of a Special Coordinator to harness efforts in Sarajevo to this end. As part of the international effort to restore normal life to Sarajevo, my Government, together with the Government of the United States, dispatched a joint civil mission to Sarajevo to assist in this work. We fully support the establishment of a voluntary trust fund to finance projects to promote the return to normal life in Sarajevo, and we hope that all members of the international community will contribute generously to this work. The Council's action today shows that the international community is prepared to respond to the new situation reached in negotiations and on the ground. The peace process must now go forward.”

    1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source

22. “My Government would have been prepared to join in authorizing all the additional personnel requested by the Secretary-General in his reports of 11 and 16 March this year. Within the coming month, the Council will need to act on the balance of these requests. Delay would put at risk not only the success of the United States, the Russian Federation and others in brokering the recent cease-fire agreements, but also the many achievements of UNPROFOR on the ground, and possibly the safety of its personnel. The civilian population in many parts of Bosnia are just beginning to enjoy the benefits of these new conditions. They need help in rebuilding their towns, and lives. The United Nations is already engaged in vital work, in Sarajevo and elsewhere, to tackle these problems.”

    1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source

23. “We welcome the increase in UNPROFOR's strength by a further 3,500 personnel provided for in the resolution, which will allow those additional personnel already available from Member States to be deployed immediately. We also welcome the resolution's authorization of additional personnel for the reopening of Tuzla airport for humanitarian purposes. My Government, with others, has already announced contributions of personnel and equipment for both these tasks. But further reinforcement of UNPROFOR will be needed if the cease-fires in central Bosnia and in Croatia are to be fully implemented. Tasks cannot be added indefinitely without the necessary resources' being made available, and we urge Member States to respond to this urgent need.”

    1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source

24. “These positive developments, to which many dedicated and brave people have contributed, must now be followed up, and matched by a commitment from _ the parties. Implementation of the confidence-building measures in the United Nations protected areas referred to in the resolution and the revival of the joint-commission process are steps which can and should now be taken quickly, paving the way for a final settlement involving autonomy for the Serbs within the existing borders of the Republic of Croatia. We wish to pay tribute to the efforts of the United Nations - of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, Mr. Akashi, and of all the personnel of UNPROFOR - and of the humanitarian and non-governmental organizations, to build on these advances.”

    1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source

25. “The resolution reflects real progress in the peace negotiations and on the ground. There is, we believe, a new atmosphere of optimism, albeit cautious, which now needs to be consolidated. The agreements between the Bosnian Government, the Bosnian Croat party and the Government of Croatia on federation are a significant step towards an overall settlement in Bosnia. As the resolution states, we look to the Bosnian Serb party to join in efforts now to achieve a final settlement. The cease-fire agreements negotiated by the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) in Bosnia have been followed by another, concluded this week in Zagreb between the Republic of Croatia and the local Serb authorities in the United Nations protected areas.”

    1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source