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first: 1996-08-15
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“Whenever such excessive use of force by the State occurs, resulting in massive loss of life and injury to the civilian population, it must be roundly condemned, as we do with respect to other forms of terrorism. Secondly, there should be a clear and universally agreed definition of terrorism so that it can be differentiated from the legitimate struggles of peoples under colonial or alien domination and foreign occupation for self-determination and national liberation, as recognized by the relevant resolutions and declarations that have been adopted by the United Nations. However, this does not justify the use of S/PVAZAZ terrorist methods by any group against the unarmed civilian population.”
2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source
“We condemn all acts, methods and practices of terrorism as unjustifiable criminal acts, regardless of the motivation of their perpetrators, when innocent civilians are deliberately targeted as victims. Terrorism should be condemned wherever it rears its ugly head and whether committed by individuals, groups of individuals or state authorities; the latter, with better means at their disposal, can sometimes be more devastating and destructive to civil society. In taking security measures, States must be guided by the principle of proportionate response and not cross the threshold beyond which such security measures may descend to the level of terrorism, which we all abhor.”
2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source
“Clearly, important efforts have already been or are being made by the United Nations in developing relevant international legal instruments to combat and suppress the terrorist menace. We commend the efforts of the Secretary-General in facilitating the work of the relevant United Nations organs, as outlined by the Legal Counsel. My delegation has clearly put forward its position on international terrorism during the Council's debate on the issue in October last year and during the ongoing discussions in the General Assembly and the relevant Committees. I do not intend to repeat Malaysia's position beyond reiterating three main principles. First, Malaysia is against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source
“My delegation welcomes the convening of this meeting, which provides the Council with an opportunity to continue its consideration of the threat to international peace and security posed by international terrorism, which was first addressed by the Council way back in 1992. We recall that, following the important initiative taken by you, Sir, and your delegation, during your presidency of the Council in October last year, we had a very useful debate, culminating in the unanimous adoption of a landmark resolution pertaining to the question of international terrorism, namely, resolution 1269 (1999) of 19 October 1999. We are also grateful to Under-Secretary-General Hans Corell, the United Nations Legal Counsel, for his useful briefing on the subject and his comprehensive briefing paper.”
2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source
“In this regard, my delegation looks forward to the upcoming dialogue with Iraq in the context of the Secretary-General's good offices, which, hopefully, will facilitate the early and amicable resolution of all outstanding issues with Iraq in the interests of the well-being of the Iraqi people and regional and international peace and security. In conclusion, let me take this opportunity to pay tribute to Ambassador Peter van Walsum, Chairman of the 661 Committee, for the able manner in which he discharges onerous duties under very difficult circumstances.”
2000-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4241 (2000) · source
“My delegation continues to be dismayed by the current humanitarian situation in Iraq and agrees with the Secretary-General's characterization of the sanctions regime as one that enjoyed considerable success in its disarmament mission but has been responsible for worsening the humanitarian crisis in that country as an unintended consequence. Like him, we too are seriously concerned at the continuing suffering of the Iraqi people and hope that the sanctions imposed on Iraq can be lifted sooner rather than later. For this, all parties concerned must play their respective roles.”
2000-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4241 (2000) · source
“My delegation strongly supports the Secretary- General's appeal to all parties concerned to fully cooperate and address the excessive number of holds placed on applications. Many reasons, of course, have been adduced to explain the holds, but, while some of them are plausible and will in time be resolved, many others clearly will require the necessary political will on the part of Council members. At any rate, whatever the reasons, what is alarming and of serious concern to the Secretary-General, and to my delegation, is the excessive number of holds, which must be urgently addressed and resolved. It remains our hope that the Secretary-General's next report to the Council on this subject will present a more positive picture of the question of the holds and of the humanitarian situation in Iraq in general.”
2000-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4241 (2000) · source
“He observed that the volume of holds had risen drastically to $2.31 billion as at 31 October 2000, and had impacted adversely on such important sectors as electricity, water and sanitation, agriculture, transportation and telecommunications. The holds have also adversely affected efforts to deal with the serious problems of sewage and sanitation. It is equally true in respect of the deteriorating oil infrastructure, including the important Mina al-Bakr oil terminal, which has not shown any marked improvement since it was highlighted in the Secretary- General's last report. The Secretary-General has also drawn attention to the holds on trucks, which are badly needed for transportation of food supplies. If not eased, these may soon affect the distribution of food rations.”
2000-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4241 (2000) · source
“It is important that, as the Council extends the humanitarian programme, members keep in mind the sobering reminder of the Secretary-General, which he and the Executive Director of the Iraq Programme never tire of repeating in each and every one of their reports and briefings. My delegation is also grateful to the Secretary- General and the Executive Director of the Office of the Iraq Programme for drawing attention repeatedly in their reports and briefings to the problem of the holds in the Security Council Committee established by resolution 661 (1990), known as the 661 Committee, which have become a major impediment to the programme's smooth running, with obvious negative effects on the ground. In his report, the Secretary- General has expressed serious concern over the excessive number of holds placed on applications.”
2000-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4241 (2000) · source
“As the Secretary- General himself stated in his report, "the vast majority of the Iraqi people still faces a situation of decreasing income, thereby intensifying the dependency of the poorer strata on the commodities and services provided through the programme". (ibid, para. 3) He goes on to comment on the patterns of pauperization and growing food insecurity among the Iraqi people, particularly among the most vulnerable of them. The majority of the population struggle to maintain themselves above subsistence level, while vast numbers of highly trained professionals have emigrated due to the deterioration of their living standards as well as isolation from developments in their respective fields, such as science and medicine. These are the very people Iraq can ill afford to lose for its long-term rehabilitation.”
2000-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4241 (2000) · source
“My delegation is grateful to the Secretary- General for reminding the Council and the international community of the temporary nature of the humanitarian programme we are extending for Iraq today for another 180 days. It is important that members of the Council keep this in perspective and that we remind ourselves as we renew the programme that this is its fourth year and that there is a real risk that what was intended to be a temporary mechanism to provide humanitarian relief to the Iraqi people may well become a permanent arrangement, as is the case in respect of the sanctions regime itself. The humanitarian programme, however well- intentioned and executed, cannot be a substitute for the lifting of the sanctions, which alone can deliver the Iraqi people out of their present sorry state of affairs, which has been well documented.”
2000-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4241 (2000) · source
“As reflected in the draft resolution, and pointed out by the Secretary-General in his latest report to the Council, contained in document S/2000/ll32 of 29 November 2000, the humanitarian programme for Iraq is temporary and short-term in nature and "was never intended to meet all the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi population or to be a substitute for normal economic activity". (S/2001/1132, para. 5) Also, as the Secretary-General has pointed out, the programme is not geared to address or remedy the long-term deterioration of the living standards of the people or their declining educational and health standards and the country's declining infrastructure.”
2000-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4241 (2000) · source
“My delegation, Sir, is pleased to see you presiding over the Council and to thank your predecessor for a job well done. My delegation will vote in favour of draft resolution S/2000/ll49 because we support efforts that will ensure the smooth and unimpeded implementation of the humanitarian programme for Iraq, which is vital for ameliorating the plight of the Iraqi people, who continue to suffer from the effects of the 10-year-old comprehensive sanctions imposed on their country.”
2000-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4241 (2000) · source
“We urge the international community to continue to support UNTAET, so that the progress achieved over the past 13 months will be sustained. In this respect, Malaysia would like to reiterate its continued commitment to cooperate to the best of its ability with UNTAET and the people of East Timor in their efforts to build a peaceful and democratic nation. Finally, my delegation is favourably disposed towards many of the proposals and suggestions made by Mr. Vieira de Mello during his presentation this morning. As in the past, we wish to assure him of our continuing and sustained support for all of his efforts.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“The observations and findings of the mission are clear and unambiguous and give us hope that progress can be made on the speedy implementation of resolution 1272 (1999) and 1319 (2000), respectively. We are gratified that the visit of the mission has had an overall positive impact, particularly as concerns the issue of refugee return to East Timor. We are pleased to note that last Wednesday, more than 400 refugees returned to East Timor, the first to do so since the 6 September Atambua incident. It is our hope that this will mark a turning point. Our efforts to overcome the immediate challenges that we have stressed today must lead to our long-term goal of successful and peaceful nation-building in East Timor.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“My delegation is pleased to note that UNTAET has, in fact, initiated important steps in that direction, in terms of both facilitating reconciliation talks and strengthening East Timor's capacity to deal with the issue of meting out justice. The international community and the Council must continue to support these efforts as well as other efforts undertaken by UNTAET. We share the Council's resolute tone in condemning the crimes committed against United Nations personnel. In this regard, we welcome the serious efforts being made by the Indonesian Government, including the recent passage of an important human rights law to address this issue in a more expeditious fashion. Last week, the Council heard from the leader of the Council mission, Ambassador Andjaba, who apprised us of the results of the mission's trip to the region.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“We believe that the future peace and stability of East Timor will depend on full and early reconciliation, not only among the people of East Timor themselves but also between East Timor and its immediate and important neighbour, Indonesia. We therefore welcome the efforts being made by the Special Representative in this direction. We also acknowledge the positive and constructive efforts and role of Indonesia in this regard. In the context of national reconciliation - that is, reconciliation among the East Timorese themselves - the issue ofjustice must be appropriately addressed, as there will be no genuine or lasting reconciliation without justice. This issue will most probably be fully addressed by the leadership of an independent East Timor, but UNTAET can play an important role in paving the way for that process.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“In this regard, we welcome the commitment made by the Government of Indonesia to cooperate with the United Nations and other international agencies, which will enable UNHCR and other humanitarian workers to return to West Timor. We look forward to the early evaluation of the security situation, so as to expedite the early return of these international workers. We also agree that all stages of the recent process must be carried out in safety and security, and that the process of registering remaining East Timor refugees should begin expeditiously. Malaysia continues to place a high priority on the emergence of a future independent East Timor that is stable and secure and has good relations with Indonesia and its other neighbours.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“We do not underestimate either the current difficulties in areas such as reconstruction and administration of justice, or the enormity of the challenges that remain before independence, which is currently projected for the latter half of 2001. The active involvement of the international community, including the Council, remains indispensable. Like other Council members, we remain concerned at the plight of refugees still living in the camps in West Timor. We are appreciative of the efforts made thus far, which will allow the speedy return of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other agencies to camps in West Timor.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“These include the increased involvement of the East Timorese in creating and building institutions of governance, the cooperation which has been developed between UNTAET and the Government of Indonesia, and the commitments received from the international community in support of East Timor's reconstruction and rehabilitation process. As we heard from Mr. Vieira de Mello this morning, UNTAET is Timorizing its administration, working with the East Timorese leadership to develop a timetable for the drafting of a constitution, the setting up of elections, and the achievement of independence. However, as has been indicated by Mr. Vieira de Mello himself, this progress has not always been smooth.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“My delegation thanks Mr. Vieira de Mello for the candid, focused and comprehensive briefing he has given us just now. Malaysia values greatly the progress made so far by the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) and congratulates the Special Representative for his leadership and tireless efforts in spite of the many challenges that he faces. We also pay tribute to all of his colleagues and to the entire staff of UNTAET. As a member of the Council's recent mission to East Timor, led by Ambassador Martin Andjaba, to whom I pay tribute, I am impressed with the positive results achieved thus far by UNTAET.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“I believe that Ralph Waldo Emerson said that a sufficient definition of civilization is the influence of good women. I am not sure that it was he who said this but I would like to believe that it was said by a good and reasonable man.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“Thanks to the Namibia Plan of Action, among others, a study assessing the extent to which a gender perspective is included in all stages of peacekeeping operations is now being undertaken within the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. Clearly, important steps have been taken in giving substance to the role of women in peace and security. All of these measures must be followed-up and sustained. Today's meeting of the Council and the resolution that will be adopted contribute substantively to these efforts and I should like to congratulate the Namibian Presidency for the success of this debate. May I conclude with something, which I think is most appropriate on this occasion, to acknowledge the role of women, including the two outstanding guest speakers who have addressed the Council.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“For reasons of brevity I shall not repeat them, other than express Malaysia's support for many of them and our intent to work constructively both in the Council, as well as in other organs of the United Nations. An increase in the number of women in decision- making positions, as well as in peacekeeping, is crucial, but this is not all that is required. Gender impact must be a central concern in all decisions and actions with regard to peace and security and also in programmes of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants. Gender mainstreaming as the process for assessing the implications for women of any planned public action in any area, including security, peace- building, peacemaking and peacekeeping, has been endorsed by the Beijing Platform for Action, as well as by the Commission on the Status of Women.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“In the post-conflict phase, the emphasis on the more formal levels of establishing systems of governance through political parties frequently leaves out the role and voices of women, who, at the informal and community levels, may have much to contribute in helping define terms for peace and security. Although the problems have been recognized, more needs to be done in terms of follow-up actions. Several remedial actions have been identified in a number of important initiatives on women, such as the Namibia Plan of Action, as well as the 1996 Machel Report and the 2000 Machel Review. Many of these have been highlighted by Ms. King and Ms. Heyzer, as well as by other previous speakers.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“They are still significantly under-represented in positions of political decision-making and are unlikely to be involved in decisions concerning State security. In some conflict situations, such as in Sierra Leone, for instance, some women who had worked with the rebels, in time came to realize, often through dialogue with other women, the futility of the conflict and especially their role in it, and many of them could be used as channels to bring peace. However, their role as channels of access and communication between the warring groups are often ignored in official peace-mediating initiatives.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“Overnight they become heads of households and have to take care of orphans, the disabled and the aged. Most of them continue to shoulder this burden while residing in displaced persons and refugee camps with very meagre means for survival. In times of conflict, women play a significant role in maintaining order in the family and society. Yet their contributions as peace educators within the family and their communities go unrecognized. Women are hardly ever considered to be an integral and essential element in political decisions, conflict resolution, peace- building and peace processes. Despite the important perspectives women have with regard to conflict situations, peacemaking and peacekeeping, they are under-represented in decision- making positions at all levels.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“It is a matter of serious concern that the same kind of atrocities take place all over the world, wherever there is armed conflict, and that in those situations, women and children are subjected to grave violations of their human rights. Owing to massive population dislocations in conflict situations, women often become separated from their children. Some have been forcefully conscripted as combatants, while others have been tortured, maimed, raped, or had their limbs amputated. They have been subjected to other unspeakable crimes, crimes against humanity. Most of these women become highly traumatized because of the atrocities to which they have been subjected or that they have witnessed. In spite of all this, they try to cope with their scars - real and psychological.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“The Special Rapporteur on violence against women has suggested that gender-based crimes, such as rape in situations of armed conflict, are not just sexual but aggressive acts, because of the humiliation and helplessness inflicted on the victims. The abuses are used as instruments to punish, intimidate, coerce, humiliate and degrade. They are inflicted both to cause physical hurt to the victims as well as to humiliate a community, an ethnic group or an enemy nation. Events in conflict situations, such as in Kosovo, Rwanda and Sierra Leone, have highlighted the excesses that occurred, especially those affecting women, in time of war.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“In many conflict situations, they are the most vulnerable members of the population, often targeted with impunity, but also often the most neglected. Previous speakers have underscored the importance of the Beijing Conference on Women in highlighting the plight of women, particularly in conflict situations. I will therefore not repeat what has already been said other than to stress the importance of the Beijing Platform for Action and the need for sustained follow-up actions, particularly in the context of women in situations of armed conflict. Numerous reports have suggested that gender- based abuses are not just an accident of war, nor incidental adjuncts to armed conflict. Rather, these forms of persecution reflect the inequalities and indignities that women face in their everyday lives, even in peacetime.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“Noeleen Heyzer, the Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) for their important contributions. Their presentations were rich both with ideas and proposals and with passion and commitment. The Council has clearly acknowledged in several of its resolutions and Presidential Statements the harmful impact of conflict on women and children and the grave implications of this, not only for peace and security but also for socio-economic development. Perhaps more than any other organ of the United Nations, the Council is mindful of the fact that nearly all of today's conflicts occur within national boundaries, and that over 80 per cent of the victims are civilians, mainly women and their children.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“My delegation would like to express its appreciation to you, Mr. President, and your delegation for convening this open meeting of the Council on this important subject. We also commend Namibia for its constructive role in highlighting this subject, particularly in the context of the Namibia Plan of Action on "Mainstreaming a Gender Perspective in Multidimensional Peace Support Operations". Given the involvement of women in the twin issues of peace and security, the Council's consideration of the subject today is not only pertinent, but timely. We would also like to thank the Secretary- General for his introductory remarks and also take this opportunity to thank Assistant Secretary-General, Ms. Angela King, the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, and Ms.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“We must exercise our responsibility in order to ensure the safety and protection of the Palestinian people, rescue the Middle East peace process and enhance the prospects for peace in the region. My delegation welcomes the upcoming meeting on Wednesday, 4 October, in Paris and commends the efforts of the United States and France in this regard. We trust their efforts will bear fruit. We hope that the meeting will find a way to end the acts of provocation and violence and to restore peace. More importantly, we hope that the meeting will address the urgent issue of resuming the peace negotiations, leading to a final political settlement, thereby fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of all peace-loving Arabs and Jews.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“We recognize Al-Quds Al-Sharif as the meeting point of the three divine religions and the site of coexistence between the three great civilizations and cultures, and we recognize that it forms an integral part of the Palestinian lands occupied since 1967. We once again call on Israel, the occupying Power, to comply with Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and all other relevant resolutions of the Council. The grave situation in occupied East Jerusalem and the rest of the occupied Palestinian territory must be addressed immediately by the international community, especially this Council, which is entrusted with the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“My delegation reaffirms its position that a comprehensive, just and lasting peace can be achieved only with the complete withdrawal of Israel from all Arab and Palestinian land occupied since 1967, including the city of Al-Quds Al-Sharif and occupied Syrian Golan. We also reaffirm that establishing an independent State of Palestine, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, along with the implementation of all international resolutions on the Palestinian issue, are the only guarantees for lasting peace between Israel and Palestine. Malaysia reaffirms its recognition of Al-Quds Al-Sharif as the political and historical capital of the Palestinian people and State.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“My delegation calls on the Israeli authorities to put an immediate stop to the high-handed actions of their security forces and to bring to justice those directly and wilfully responsible for these tragic deaths. These actions constitute grave breaches of the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, which is applicable to all the territories occupied by Israel since 1967. This Council has a clear responsibility to put an end to violations of the Convention, as well as to ensure the safety and protection of civilians, especially innocent children.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“The world will not forget the image of the 12-year old child being brutally shot and killed in the arms of his own father while seeking protection behind a concrete wall. The fates of the boy and his father sum up the plight of the Palestinians living in the occupied Arab territories in general: that of very vulnerable people living in the territories who are from time to time caught haplessly in situations of violence and subjected to the draconian policies and practices of the army of an occupying Power. As a member of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Population of the Occupied Territories, I am personally familiar with the plight of the Palestinian people living there.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“He went there to assert the Israeli claim over the sacred site and over all of East Jerusalem at a particularly sensitive time. From his perspective, of course, Mr. Sharon's timing was nothing less than perfect. It is very sad indeed that, instead of apportioning blame where it squarely belongs, the finger is now being pointed at the Palestinian Authority as if it had invited Mr. Sharon to visit Al-Haram Al-Sharif. We have read news reports and witnessed on our television screens excessive and disproportionate use of force by Israeli security forces, which have used grenades, rocket launchers, tanks and helicopter gunships against civilians armed, for the most part, with only the most primitive of weapons, if you can call them that: crude rocks and stones.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“Malaysia also condemns the visit of the Likud Party leader to Al-Haram Al-Sharif in utter disregard of and contempt for the religious sensitivities of the Palestinians. His visit at a particularly delicate juncture in the peace process cannot be seen as anything but a brazen act intended to provoke Palestinian reaction. Given his well-known record and attitude towards the peace process, it is not difficult to delve into the motivations that prompted him to visit the sacred site in the first place. It was a blatantly cynical and irresponsible exercise of political power for self-serving political ends. His visit, accompanied by heavily armed Israeli security forces, was no friendly visit. He did not go there as an ordinary visitor or tourist.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“My delegation is deeply dismayed at the turmoil that has descended on Palestine, particularly in East Jerusalem and Gaza, as well as in several Arab townships in Israel, following the provocative visit to the sacred Islamic site of Al-Haram Al-Sharif by the leader of the Likud Party, Mr. Ariel Sharon. To date, some 51 Palestinians - most of them innocent civilians - have been killed and over 1,000 wounded as a result of the massive use of deadly force by Israeli security forces. My delegation mourns these senseless deaths and offers its profound condolences. My delegation strongly condemns the actions of the Israeli security forces against defenceless Palestinian civilians at Al-Haram Al-Sharif that have led to unnecessary bloodshed and loss of life.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“My delegation congratulates you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October and assures you of our fullest cooperation. I should also like to pay tribute to your predecessor, Ambassador Moctar Ouane of Mali, for the admirable way in which he conducted the work of the Council last month. My delegation expresses its appreciation to you for convening this urgent meeting of the Council to consider the grave situation in Palestine in response to requests for such a meeting, including from Malaysia in its capacity as the Chairman of the Islamic Group at the United Nations and as coordinator of the caucus of non-aligned members of the Council. We are therefore doubly grateful to you.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“These measures represent further concrete steps towards nationhood. My delegation welcomes the recent decision of the transitional Cabinet of East Timor on the establishment of a national defence force based on option III of the independent study by King's College released last month. The option calls for a defence force built upon a base of members of the Armed Forces for the National Liberation of East Timor (FALINTIL) - retrained members - with a professional regular corps of 1,500 volunteer reservists. The briefing given to us by Mr. Vieira de Mello has clearly underlined the considerable progress made thus far. But many challenges remain which will require the continued strong support of the international community and the United Nations, both during the period leading up to independence and beyond.”
2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source
“Malaysia also welcomes the signing, in Denpasar on 15 September 2000, of a document establishing a Joint Border Committee, consisting of civilian representatives from UNTAET and the Government of Indonesia. Based on our own experience with similar arrangements with our neighbours, we are confident that this mechanism will help boost security along the border between East and West Timor. We encourage UNTAET to forge other bilateral arrangements and mechanisms within East Timor and its neighbour, Indonesia, which would provide a strong and solid foundation for a constructive and harmonious relationship between the two neighbours. We also note other measures taken by UNTAET in other sectors, such as the registration of cars and other vehicles and procedures for land ownership and property disputes, among others.”
2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source
“We would like to pay tribute to UNTAET for its continuing work in East Timor and commend the Special Representative and his team for the close working relationship they have forged with the East Timorese leadership in the effective administration of the territory. We have heard this afternoon that UNTAET continues to make considerable progress on several fronts in the implementation of its mandate. Of particular importance is the decision of the National Consultative Council, last week, to approve a regulation on transitional rules of criminal procedures for East Timor, following months of consultation, including the holding of two public hearings in August and September.”
2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source
“We will have the opportunity to raise these and other issues when Minister Shihab meets with the Council soon. I agree with the representative of China that we should be understanding and supportive of the Indonesian Government, and not take a confrontational stance, as that would be counterproductive to our efforts. We should regard Indonesia as a partner with its own problems and constraints, not as an adversary, which it is not. Clearly, in the light of the still-precarious security situation, the earlier plan to downsize UNTAET will have to be considered with great circumspection until we are sure that the militias no longer pose a serious threat. I would appreciate it if Mr. Vieira de Mello would share his own thoughts on this.”
2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source
“Recently, the Council listened to Minister Yudhoyono, the Special Envoy of the President of Indonesia, on the measures that have been and are being taken by the Indonesian authorities to manage the situation. We believe that Indonesia will make good on its promise to bring the situation under control. This may take time, but, according to the statements made by Council members today, time may not by on Indonesia's side. Like others, Malaysia looks forward to the outcome of the investigation into the murder of the three UNHCR personnel, as was assured in President Wahid's letter of 7 September to the Secretary-General. We trust that the Government of Indonesia will get to the bottom of the incident in Atambua and will take firm measures against those found guilty.”
2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source
“The Council and the international community are justifiably outraged by the fact that humanitarian workers have become targets of threats, intimidation and murder as they undertake to carry out their humanitarian tasks. The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Malaysia recently made a statement about that incident in this Council. These out-of-control militiamen in West Timor are a threat, not only to peace and security in West Timor, but also to East Timor's own journey towards independence. At the same time, the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) continues to remain at considerable risk, despite the improvements in the overall situation since its establishment. It is imperative that these militiamen be effectively disarmed and the refugees protected from their acts of intimidation.”
2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this open briefing on East Timor. We are pleased to welcome Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello back to the Council and are grateful for his extremely useful briefing. We are also pleased to see Mr. Ramos-Horta in the Council today. Three months after the Council last heard from Mr. Vieira de Mello, the situation pertaining to the militias has not improved, and there are disturbing reports of militia incidents in both East and West Timor. The slaying of three Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) staff on 6 September in Atambua has highlighted the continuing instability in and around the refugee camps in West Timor.”
2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source
“This is outrageous conduct on the part of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia prison authorities, for which they should be made accountable.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“We earnestly hope that this appointment will greatly contribute to finding a comprehensive solution to this important human rights and humanitarian problem, which should have a positive impact on the overall reconciliation process in Kosovo. We, however, agree with Mr. Kouchner on the need for the international community and this Council to exert pressure on the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia so as to change its uncompromising stand on this issue. Without the necessary pressure, the Special Envoy's efforts will be thwarted by Belgrade and the missing persons will remain missing. This is completely unacceptable, especially in the light of what Mr. Kouchner has just told us about the torture that those in detention are being subjected to.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source