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“Peacekeepers can also assist in the humanitarian field if they are made more aware of the humanitarian dimension of their oftentimes complex peacekeeping duties. This can be done through integrating humanitarian components into peacekeeping operations and providing appropriate training in dealing with such situations, as well as familiarizing them with international humanitarian law and human rights. At the same time, the question of adequate funding for humanitarian programmes should also be given serious attention in any meaningful discussion of conflict situations in the Council, because without it, many of the programmes and activities in the humanitarian field cannot be effectively implemented.”
2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109 (2000) · source
“It is equally important for the Council to ensure the safe and unimpeded access of humanitarian assistance to war-affected civilians and the safety, security and freedom of movement of United Nations and associated humanitarian personnel. The work of these humanitarian workers is as indispensable as that performed by peacekeepers, and in many ways more dangerous, because they are unarmed and vulnerable to armed attacks or harassment. Their selfless dedication and commitment to their humanitarian calling deserves not only our unqualified admiration but, more importantly, our sustained, strong support, which can be best demonstrated by ensuring their personal security while they are on their often risky humanitarian missions.”
2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109 (2000) · source
“Unfolding humanitarian tragedies should be highlighted in the early stages of conflict and efforts made in galvanizing coordinated international actions. Perpetrators of violations of human rights, who are the cause of so many of these humanitarian tragedies, should be identified and appropriately chastised and punished whenever possible. They must not be allowed to carry on their inhumane activities with impunity. The setting up of appropriate national or international tribunals to look into these cases would be a concrete deterrent measure to curb this culture of impunity, which is so prevalent in many conflict situations. Would-be violators of human rights should be forewarned that they cannot hope to escape from the long arm of the law, domestic or international, even after the end of the conflict.”
2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109 (2000) · source
“My delegation believes that prompt and appropriate responses to such humanitarian situations by the Council would avert humanitarian tragedies of enormous proportions, such as the world has witnessed in recent times, much to the discredit of the United Nations and this Council in particular. Clearly, the humanitarian dimension in armed conflict is an important element in the maintenance of international peace and security in view of their cause-and-effect relationship, which the Council can ill afford to ignore. The Council has an important role to play in addressing this issue. There should be close monitoring of conflict situations and early recognition of manifestations of humanitarian tragedies.”
2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109 (2000) · source
“In such situations it is imperative for the international community, and this Council in particular, to take immediate and appropriate actions to ameliorate their tragic situations. It is incumbent upon the Council, in its consideration of specific conflict situations, also to deal with the humanitarian dimension of the conflicts and to consider appropriate measures. The Council, acting on behalf of the international community, in fulfilling its role as the United Nations organ charged with primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, should make every effort to ensure their protection, the quick delivery of humanitarian assistance and their safe return to their villages and homes at the end of the conflict.”
2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109 (2000) · source
“They become uprooted and displaced in their own country or are forced to flee across borders for safety and are compelled to stay as refugees for months and sometimes years before they can return to their villages and homes. Indeed, in a number of conflict situations, innocent civilians are sometimes used as human shields or as pawns among the combatants. In other situations, such as in Sierra Leone, the most vulnerable of the civilian population, namely children, have been manipulated and used by the rebel forces as direct instruments of war, with traumatic consequences for these child soldiers and their families. The defencelessness and vulnerability of these unarmed civilians in many conflict situations demand the serious attention of this Council.”
2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109 (2000) · source
“My delegation is pleased to see you, Sir, presiding over this meeting of the Council. I would also like to commend the delegation of Bangladesh for convening this meeting of the Council to discuss the important subject of humanitarian aspects of issues before the Security Council. The Council has, in the past, addressed aspects of the issue, but would certainly benefit from a further, more comprehensive and integrated discussion of the subject. The issue is important and relevant in the context of the conflict situations in our time, be they in Africa, Asia or the Balkans. In many of these conflicts, many non-combatants, particularly women, children and other vulnerable groups, find themselves helpless victims in situations beyond their control.”
2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109 (2000) · source
“We note in particular the specific plans outlined in the Stability Pact for South- Eastern Europe for further efforts, ranging from economic reconstruction and political reform to closer regional integration. We commend these efforts and hope for their success. Finally, my delegation would like to underscore the importance of the role of local leaders. We believe that much of the success of the efforts of the international community will depend on the cooperation and constructive attitude of the local leaders.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“Hence, the special importance that we attach to the work of the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991 in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo, which the international community should strongly support. Thirdly, there should be continued and unstinting support from the international community for the rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo. We note that a lot of work has been done in this area by the international community as a whole and countries in the region.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“In our view, the restoration and maintenance of law and order are important not only in themselves, but also in terms of encouraging the rapid return of the refugees. Secondly, there is a need for continued emphasis on the reconciliation process. This should remain one of the priorities, both for Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as for Kosovo. It is only natural for the communities that have been subjected to some of the worst crimes against humanity committed since the end of the Second World War to seek justice for their loved ones who have perished. In this regard, it is important that justice be done and be seen to be done.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“There have been concerted efforts made by the United Nations system and the international community as a whole to facilitate the return of refugees and displaced persons, both in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in Kosovo. In Kosovo, a very large number of Kosovar Albanian refugees and displaced persons have returned, but there is now the problem of an outflow of other ethnic communities from the province, especially of the Serbs. Meanwhile, the refugee problem remains largely unresolved in Bosnia and Herzegovina, even four years after the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement. The refugee problem is, of course, at the heart of the existing insecurity situation, which is due to the absence of law and order or to their ineffectiveness, both in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in Kosovo.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“Let me first of all express my appreciation to you, Sir, for convening this meeting. We welcome once again Mr. Carl Bildt, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Balkans, and thank him for his succinct but wide-ranging briefing and candid analysis, which I am sure have been extremely useful to Council members. He has given the Council a lot of food for thought. For the purpose of today's discussion, my delegation wishes to focus on only a few issues of importance to the Council and to the international community in the continuing efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region, especially in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and also in Kosovo. First, among these immediate concerns is the return of refugees and displaced persons.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“We earnestly hope that these recommendations will receive the strong and unqualified support of the Council and the international community not only politically but also, and more importantly, in terms of the necessary resources. In conclusion, my delegation gives its unqualified support to the presidential statement that will be adopted by the Council at the end of this meeting.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“My delegation acknowledges and appreciates the fact that the United Nations has taken a number of important and effective steps to enhance the security and safety of United Nations system personnel, in spite of severely limited resources. This has just been highlighted by the Deputy Secretary-General. Nevertheless, such efforts need to be intensified. We look forward to the comprehensive report of the Secretary-General which is expected to be issued by May of this year. We trust that this report will contain recommendations that would contribute substantially to enhancing, indeed ensuring, the safety and security of United Nations and associated personnel, and humanitarian personnel.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“Given the nature and scope of the matter, there is general recognition of the need for a comprehensive and integrated approach to handling humanitarian crises, bringing together political, humanitarian development and human rights actors within an agreed framework of action. Today's debate is testimony to this approach. Malaysia strongly supports efforts to strengthen the relevant United Nations organs. The Organization would also greatly benefit from closer cooperation and coordination beyond the United Nations system, to include regional organizations, bilateral actors, Governments and non-State actors, as well as civil society, including internationally recognized non- governmental organizations and the private sector.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“Most of the death or injury inflicted upon these personnel is due to gunshot wounds and the effects of indiscriminate shelling and landmines. We must redouble our efforts to curb illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons and also vigorously support the global efforts towards the effective implementation of the Ottawa Convention on anti-personnel landmines. The effects of anti-personnel landmines are particularly pernicious because they kill or maim not only combatants, but, more often, innocent civilians - mostly children and women - and military personnel years after the conflict has ended. My delegation therefore supports the imposition of arms embargoes in situations where civilians and protected persons are deliberately targeted by the parties to the conflict.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“My delegation suggested on several occasions that it would be appropriate to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifices of these humanitarian workers in the same way that the Organization honours its peacekeepers. This would provide fitting recognition of humanitarian workers' selfless contributions and commitment to their vastly important humanitarian work, which, for the most part, is taken for granted. It is an undeniable fact that the widespread availability and use of small arms, light weapons and anti-personnel landmines have had an adverse impact on the scope and level of the violence that affects not only civilian populations but also United Nations and associated personnel and humanitarian personnel in conflict zones.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“In recognizing that the security and safety of these peacekeeping and humanitarian missions are of paramount importance, especially in highly volatile and extremely dangerous conflict areas, this Council has an obligation to ensure that United Nations personnel, associated personnel and humanitarian personnel are able to carry out their missions in responding to the needs of civilians, who should have unimpeded access to humanitarian assistance. While proper training about the real situation and risks on the ground would better equip humanitarian personnel to handle risky situations in their mission areas, this does not absolve the combatants of their own obligations and responsibilities vis-a-vis humanitarian workers, who perform noble tasks in the name of humanity.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“A major concern is that the response by the host Governments to various incidents affecting these personnel has often been tardy and inadequate. The Organization must insist that concerned Governments conduct thorough investigations into all incidents affecting the security of the Organization's personnel. My delegation considers it vital that those who incite and perpetrate acts against humanitarian personnel be held accountable both by Governments and by the international community. In this regard, we welcome the timely entry into force of the 1994 Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“In doing so it called on all Governments and parties in countries where these personnel are operating to take all possible measures to ensure that the lives and well- being of humanitarian personnel are respected and protected. There are a number of legal instruments under which the security and safety of officials of the United Nations system are guaranteed. These include Articles 100 and 105 of the Charter, the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the Specialized Agencies, the United Nations Development Programme Standard Basic Assistance Agreements, and the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel. Nevertheless, the security and safety of staff are still in peril in many areas of United Nations operations.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“Malaysia condemns in the strongest terms the attacks on these personnel, who carry out their selfless missions under what are very often difficult circumstances and at great risk to themselves on behalf of the international community. The two open debates held in the Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict - debates that culminated in resolution 1265 (1999) on this subject last year - have been important steps in highlighting the issue and the need for political will and action in the search for solutions to complement humanitarian efforts in complex conflict situations. The General Assembly, in adopting resolution 54/192 without a vote, clearly demonstrated its deep concern for the security and safety of humanitarian personnel and for the protection of United Nations personnel.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“Most of the conflicts that now come before the Council are internal armed conflicts. In many of them there have been frequent and flagrant violations of international law and international humanitarian law, in which civilians have increasingly become deliberate targets of combatants. In many, if not all, of these conflicts, the protection of civilians and humanitarian personnel has become more difficult because of the very often blurred dividing line between combatants and noncombatants, and between peacekeepers and humanitarian personnel. There has been a disturbing increase in the number and scale of direct and calculated attacks against United Nations personnel, associated personnel and humanitarian personnel in the field.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“I would like to extend my delegation's sincere appreciation to Argentina for taking the initiative in organizing this open meeting of the Council on the important question of the protection of United Nations personnel, associated personnel and humanitarian personnel. We are particularly pleased to see you, Sir, presiding over today's meeting. We also wish to extend our deep appreciation to the Deputy Secretary-General for her opening remarks, which have set the tone for this meeting and voiced the urgent need for action. We are equally appreciative of the invaluable and impassioned contribution by the Executive Director of the World Food Programme. We look forward to the statement from the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross, many of whose personnel also operate in vulnerable environments.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“We also note, however, that Indonesia has taken concrete positive steps in addressing this issue. These are taken with seriousness and without fear or favour. I think this aspect should also be considered or factored in by the Council as it considers the report. In conclusion, we wish to commend the Special Representative and Transitional Administrator for East Timor and the entire staff of UNTAET for their outstanding work in very difficult circumstances.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“On its part, Malaysia looks forward to the upcoming visit of Mr. Xanana Gusmao and Mr. Ramos-Horta to Kuala Lumpur some time this month. We welcome any move by East Timor to integrate itself into the region. I am confident that the regional States will respond appropriately. Clearly, according to the briefing given by Mr. Vieira de Mello, a lot of work remains to be done to rehabilitate East Timor, which must be undertaken urgently in the face of rising expectations on the part of the East Timorese people. The international community must continue to give its strong support to UNTAET. On the issue of human rights and their violation, we, too, believe that there should be a full accounting of what happened, so that justice can be done and those responsible brought to book.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“Vieira de Mello could say something about the issue of disarming the ex-combatants, if he has the time to do so. In this regard, my delegation calls on all parties concerned to step up their reconciliation efforts and to utilize the National Consultative Council for this purpose. We believe that traditional and local institutions, such as the Church and Village elders, could and should also play a facilitative role. Malaysia is pleased to note the improved relations between East Timor and Indonesia. We hope that the planned visit of President Wahid to East Timor later this month will further improve these relations. As we have stated so often in the past, it is important for East Timor to undertake reconciliation, not only among its own people, but also with its immediate neighbour, Indonesia. We warmly welcome these positive trends.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“In this regard, we were gratified by the overwhelming positive response during the donor meeting in Tokyo last December. These funds must be mobilized quickly and effectively for purposes of the reconstruction efforts. We therefore welcome the Quick Impact Projects of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) and the road rehabilitation projects of the United Nations Development Programme, which have provided employment for local people. As regards the settling of old scores or vendettas between the opposing groups, serious efforts must be made to foster national reconciliation among the East Timorese, along with effective efforts in disarming former combatants of both sides. We would appreciate it if Mr.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“My delegation notes with concern reports of increased crime, which is attributed to rampant unemployment, poverty and the settling of past feuds. The situation must be addressed urgently and prevented from spreading, so that the culture of peace and rule of law will be in place, instead of one of Violence and lawlessness. Indeed, it would appear that the situation would require more police personnel than peacekeeping troops. At the same time, the socio-economic problems that contributed to the increase in acts of criminality should be addressed through development and reconstruction programmes, which must be undertaken urgently to cater to a population that has been, for the most part, uprooted and displaced during the conflict and must now be assisted to settle upon their return to their homes and villages.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“My delegation associates itself fully with the complimentary remarks addressed to you, Mr. President, and to your predecessor, Ambassador Holbrooke. My delegation is also pleased to see Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello here again to address the Council in this discussion of the issue of East Timor, and we thank him for his comprehensive briefing on the situation since he took up his position there. My delegation is gratified that the security situation in East Timor has greatly improved, despite some remaining problems, which, in our view, augurs well for the early and smooth transition of the Territory to independence in the not-too-distant future. We welcome the phasing in of United Nations peacekeeping forces, which we hope will be completed as scheduled.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“Our ability to do so with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well to carry out the other follow-up actions ahead of us, will in large measure reflect the success of the American presidency of the Council for this opening month of the new millennium. We are confident that having initiated the process, the United States will put its mighty weight behind the important follow-up process. The challenge before the Council, as I have heard from statements made this morning - including that of the Permanent Representative of Algeria next to me, who represents the chairmanship of the Organization of African Unity - is that the Council must go beyond words to actions - concrete actions. I believe the Council will be able to meet this challenge.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“My delegation had very much hoped that at least on one particular issue, that of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Council would have been able to initiate a resolution authorizing a United Nations peacekeeping force in that country. We earnestly hope that what we were not able to do this month on the Democratic Republic of the Congo we will be able to do, if not next month, certainly as soon as possible, as time is of the essence if we want to build on the Lusaka Agreement, an agreement so painstakingly put together and one that we all believe remains the only viable basis for a lasting solution of the conflict in that country.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“These other issues remain important, and we hope the Council will give them as much attention in the coming months. During this month the Council has focused on Africa in a way that it has not done before. Lasting one entire month, this focus on Africa might perhaps have dispelled the impression that there is a bias on the part of the Council towards other regions. The United States presidency of the Council has focused, or refocused, the Council's attention on Africa, for which my delegation, as do others, commend the President. But equally important - indeed, more important, in my view - is the need for follow-up actions, which you yourself just now underscored, Mr. President. These follow-ups should be our next order of business relating to Africa, beginning next month under the Argentine presidency, and under subsequent presidencies.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“It has been a useful, indeed exhilarating, month during which not only Council members but also the larger membership of the Organization and even some concerned members of civil society have been educated. We also received a useful education on the complex workings of American politics during our meeting with Senator Jesse Helms. We believe that that dialogue was equally useful. During this month, we have dealt with many important African issues, especially that of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This has been an extremely useful exercise. However, a number of other African issues have not been addressed - namely, those relating to Ethiopia and Eritrea, Somalia and Western Sahara. My delegation would like to believe, and to stress, that they were left out not because they were less important.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“My delegation associates itself with the words of condolence expressed by the Foreign Minister of Namibia in respect to the tragic Kenyan air crash. My delegation also joins others in welcoming our distinguished guests here at this morning's meeting: His Excellency the President of Zambia, Her Excellency the Foreign Minister of South Africa and His Excellency the Foreign Minister of Namibia and President of the General Assembly. I wish to make some brief comments, as we agree with and entirely associate ourselves with many of the points have been made by others this morning. Allow me to commend you once again, Mr. President, for focusing on Africa during your Council presidency for the month of January.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“In the search for a final political settlement, it must, first and foremost, be acceptable to, and meet the needs of, the people of Burundi themselves. In expressing our strong support for President Mandela, we wish him every success in his efforts. We are particularly grateful to him for agreeing to spend his valuable time in retirement undertaking this difficult assignment for the sake of peace in Africa and peace in the world. Finally, I would like to commend you, Mr. President, for highlighting this and other important African issues.”
2000-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4091 (2000) · source
“The linkage with the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is all too clear. The situation in Burundi impacts on the region and vice versa. Peace in Burundi is not likely to last in the absence of overall regional stability. The responsibility for ending the conflict lies, ultimately, with the Burundian people themselves, particularly their leaders. A genuine political commitment is required on the part of the leaders to work on the gains made thus far. We urge them most strongly to give forthright and unqualified support to President Mandela and to assist him in his difficult task. The parties must seize the opportunity and negotiate in good faith and seek to rebuild a united nation under a constitution that enjoys the widest possible support.”
2000-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4091 (2000) · source
“We are concerned that further human displacement will have serious ramifications for peace and security throughout the Great Lakes region. As we focus on progress on the political front, we should not, however, lose sight of the dire economic, humanitarian and social conditions in Burundi. Earlier expectations of improvements in the economy, following the suspension of the regional economic embargo on Burundi, have failed to materialize, mainly because of the continuing violence and insecurity, resulting in large-scale poverty, malnutrition and disease among the Burundian people. The situation demands the infusion of substantial economic and development assistance to Burundi. The situation in Burundi should not be seen in isolation from the continued instability in the region as a whole.”
2000-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4091 (2000) · source
“In the meantime, United Nations and humanitarian personnel should be given immediate, full, safe and unhindered access to these camps in order to ascertain the situation at hand so as to avoid further hardships and prevent the loss of lives. It is imperative that these personnel be afforded security guarantees, including freedom of movement. Given the large numbers of refugees and internally displaced persons, a situation attested to by Mrs. Ogata during her briefing of the Council last week, we call on the international community, notably the donor countries and international humanitarian relief agencies, to continue with their generous assistance, while commending them for the contribution they have already made in alleviating the plight of these hapless civilians.”
2000-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4091 (2000) · source
“Regardless of their positions, parties still outside the peace process must not use their non-participation as an excuse not to agree to cease hostilities. My delegation is seriously concerned about the dire humanitarian situation in Burundi, which affects hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians who are caught in the middle. Attacks by armed groups on the civilian population must be strongly condemned, and every effort should be made to prevent such occurrences. We note the explanation given by the Government of Burundi that the regrouping of the population was not forced and was a response to real concerns for their safety and well-being. We earnestly hope that such measures are only temporary in nature and will be terminated as soon as possible so that the people can return to their homes in safety.”
2000-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4091 (2000) · source
“My delegation is pleased to have joined Council members in welcoming President Mandela and is grateful for his important and inspiring statement. For the sake of brevity, I will simply associate myself fully with the welcoming remarks made by you, Mr. President, the Secretary-General and other Council members who spoke before me. We also join in the warm words of tribute expressed to the late President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania. Malaysia strongly supports the Arusha peace process and the efforts to build an internal political partnership in Burundi. We commend the initiatives of regional leaders in the peace process. We hold the View that no party should be excluded from the talks and that all cooperation must now be extended to the new Facilitator.”
2000-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4091 (2000) · source
“This is particularly important so as to ensure the success of the next stage in the peace-building process, which must move away from reliance on victories on the battlefield and towards achievements at the negotiating table in the interests of national unity and reconciliation. In this regard, we commend the Angolan Government for welcoming the role and participation of civil society in this process. Finally, my delegation is pleased to note the appointment of Mr. Ibrahim Gambari as the Secretary- General's Special Adviser on Africa, with special focus on Angola among other issues. Given his vast knowledge of African issues and his equally vast diplomatic skills, we are confident that he will be a great asset to the Secretary- General.”
2000-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4090 (2000) · source
“It is therefore imperative that there be a renewed process of implementing the Lusaka agreement. Its credibility and viability will depend on engaging not only the various elements within UNITA and the Government, but also civil society. New independent initiatives calling for peace are an expression of the profound war-weariness of Angolan society, which can no longer be ignored. These initiatives have the potential to foster a culture of peace, which is indispensable for any lasting solution of the conflict in Angola and which goes beyond the antagonism and the struggle for power and influence between the two antagonists. We consider it important that the military advances against Savimbi should be followed by more energetic efforts to bring about a lasting solution, with the full support and participation of civil society.”
2000-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4090 (2000) · source
“We are gratified that Ambassador Fowler is looking into these questions with the help of Governments and international agencies, whose cooperation and collaboration are essential to the more effective operation of the sanctions regime. However, like other members of the Council, we continue to believe that sanctions against UNITA are only a means to an end: to compel the rebel movement to return to the political process based on the Lusaka Protocol, which continues to be the most viable mechanism for a lasting solution to the conflict in Angola. We do not believe that lasting peace can be obtained by purely military means. The history of the long conflict in Angola is testimony to this fact. The fortunes of war may change on the ground, but the essential nature and deep-seated causes of the conflict remain.”
2000-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4090 (2000) · source
“The Organization of African Unity (OAU), and in particular the countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), continue to play important roles in the final resolution of the conflict, both in terms of their political support of the peace process as well as in their cooperation towards a more effective implementation of the sanctions against UNITA. UNITA's capacity to wage the war depends on its ability to export its diamonds and to import its fuel, munitions and weapons. All of these items of export and import involve both foreign purchases as well as suppliers and must traverse the territory or airspace of Angola's neighbours.”
2000-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4090 (2000) · source
“We also believe that, for UNITA to re-engage in the peace process in any meaningful way, Mr. Savimbi - who is primarily responsible for the continuation of the war - must be denied any role. In this regard, we commend the energetic efforts made by Ambassador Fowler of Canada, Chairman of the sanctions Committee established pursuant to Security Council resolution 864 (1993), in respect of the sanctions against UNITA. Ambassador Fowler has just returned from his latest visit to Angola. We listened very attentively to his latest findings on the impact of the sanctions and will be seriously considering further measures that the Council could take to tighten the sanctions so as to lessen UNITA's capacity to make war.”
2000-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4090 (2000) · source
“My delegation appreciates the report of the Secretary-General, the briefings by Under-Secretary-General Prendergast and Ambassador Fowler, as well as the important statement by the Vice- Minister for External Affairs of Angola. My delegation also welcomes the equally important statement made by the Ambassador of the Russian Federation on behalf of the troika. It is particularly dismaying that, although the humanitarian disaster in Angola is among the worst in any conflict situation in the world, the current military hostilities there and their debilitating effects on the people of Angola have received little international attention. We agree with the View that the first indispensable element of the efforts to bring a lasting solution to the conflict is through the energetic enforcement of the sanctions against UNITA.”
2000-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4090 (2000) · source
“We hope that it will serve as a second wake-up call for the international community regarding the need for concerted global action to address the plight of Africa. In the Council and other relevant organs of the United Nations, we should galvanize ourselves and our partners and respond promptly to the call for action just made to the Council by Mrs. Ogata. In closing, let me reiterate my delegation's appreciation to Mrs. Ogata and her staff for their tireless efforts in alleviating the plight of refugees throughout the world, which deserve the continued strong support of the international community and this Council.”
2000-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4089 (2000) · source
“Such violations of human security are unacceptable and must be condemned and redressed by the international community, including the Governments and the peoples of Africa. Malaysia also wishes to reiterate that humanitarian assistance must be apolitical in nature and predicated on the principles of strict neutrality and non-selectivity. Donors should resist the temptation to use humanitarian aid as a means of exerting political pressure on either party in a conflict. The refugee problem is one of the many ills afflicting Africa, and no discussion of African issues will be complete without focusing on that problem. We hope that this meeting today, which is taking place so soon after the Council discussion on AIDS in the context of African security, will not be merely a briefing.”
2000-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4089 (2000) · source
“We note with some concern the reduction in UNHCR's programmes for Africa due to the declining resources at its disposal, and hope that this will not affect its activities too adversely, particularly in the more critical areas of the continent. We hope that this is only a temporary setback, and that the situation will improve, with renewed generosity on the part of the donor countries, perhaps as a direct response to this meeting of the Council. Malaysia considers the twin issues of the protection of, and access to, refugees to be matters of paramount importance. In many war-tom African countries, humanitarian access to the displaced is frequently obstructed or denied, with impunity. Humanitarian workers continue to find themselves under serious - oftentimes permanent - threats to their security.”
2000-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4089 (2000) · source
“In this regard, Malaysia hails the creation of the OAU award for service to refugees, awarded last year to Tanzania and Cote d'Ivoire. But for Africa to resolve the refugee crisis, it will require sustained support and solidarity on the part of the international community, especially the donor countries, which, unfortunately, are perceived to have been somewhat lacking in recent times. This has been highlighted by UNHCR itself, as well as by the OAU, which has made an impassioned appeal to the international community not to forget the millions of refugees and displaced persons in Africa even as it rushes to the aid of other refugees in other parts of the world.”
2000-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4089 (2000) · source