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first: 1996-08-15
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“Kouchner today, from a high of 300 major offences in a week in June this year down to less than about 20 in September. This is highly impressive. Fourthly, Mitrovica undoubtedly remains a potential flashpoint in Kosovo. We fully support the efforts by UNMIK and KFOR to enhance security in this area. It is imperative that UNMIK assert its authority throughout the northern part of Kosovo, as it has done elsewhere in the territory. Finally, the twin issues of missing persons and the continued detention of Kosovar Albanians in jails in Serbia remain a major concern that requires an early solution. We warmly welcome the appointment of Ambassador Henrik Amneus as the Special Envoy responsible for this matter.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“Their actions should not be tolerated. We therefore support the continued efforts by UNMIK and the Kosovo Force (KFOR) to tackle the security problem effectively, including the recent measures to improve the overall security situation and the protection given to members of political parties. While the two missions work to enhance their capacity to deal with the security problem effectively, success will ultimately depend on the strong commitment, political will and full cooperation of all leaders of Kosovo's different ethnic communities. We therefore urge all Kosovars - leaders and people at every level- to play their part in fighting extremism and promoting inter-ethnic harmony. In the context of UNMIK's efforts to curb crimes, we were impressed with the success attained by UNMIK so far, as graphically presented by Mr.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“However, their success can only be guaranteed by the active support of the international community, as well as the support and cooperation of all Kosovar political forces, and ultimately the full participation of all registered voters. We have repeatedly urged the participation of all communities in the registration process and in the upcoming municipal elections. We trust that the efforts of Mr. Kouchner and UNMIK in this regard will bear fruit. Thirdly, the continuing precarious security situation in Kosovo is completely unacceptable. The recurrence of ethnically motivated violence and the apparent increase in politically motivated violence and acts of harassment overshadow the substantial progress made in the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). There also exist some irresponsible elements that are out to sabotage the process.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“Considering the mandate of UNMIK and the complexity ofthe situation on the ground, those decisions and actions were entirely appropriate. We are relieved that the event passed without serious incidents. We hope that the outcome of those elections will have a positive impact on the overall situation in Kosovo. Secondly, we welcome the successful conduct of the civil registration process in Kosovo. This is certainly one of UNMIK's major achievements and, in the words ofthe Secretary-General, "an important milestone on the province's path to self-governance" (8/2000/878, para. 114). The focus is now on the preparatory work for the municipal elections and the actual conduct of the elections themselves on 28 October 2000. We look forward to these elections.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“We further note that a number of important administrative regulations have been signed into law. UNMIK is therefore on the right track towards the full implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). We are greatly encouraged by what Mr. Kouchner told us, and we encourage him and UNMIK to press ahead. Of course, success will depend on two factors of crucial importance: the continued strong support of the international community and the support, commitment and full cooperation of all leaders and people of Kosovo. In the context of today's consideration of the subject, my delegation wishes to highlight the following five points. First, we fully support Mr. Kouchner's decision and his actions with regard to the conduct of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia elections in Kosovo last Sunday, 24 September 2000.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“We welcome the achievements that have been made so far. We note with satisfaction that the Mission has consolidated those achievements and continued with a whole range of further efforts to lay concrete foundations for peace, democracy and self-government, as well as for long-term development and reconstruction in Kosovo. We now see a relatively smooth functioning of the various institutions or organs that have been established in Kosovo: the Joint Interim Administrative Structure, the Interim Administrative Council and the Kosovo Transitional Council. The representation of Kosovar ethnic minorities in these administrative and consultative organs is also being enhanced, while efforts are being made to further strengthen the Kosovo Protection Corps and the Kosovo Police Service.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“He does not duck these difficult issues. He has openly admitted mistakes that have been made, but through admitting them remedial actions have been taken. We welcome this candour, this transparency, which augurs well for the further progressive implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). During previous meetings of the Council on Kosovo, my delegation has already articulated its views on a number of the issues raised by Mr. Kouchner in his briefing and those contained in the Secretary-General's report. Nevertheless, we take the opportunity to reaffirm once again Malaysia's strong support for Mr. Kouchner's leadership of UNMIK and his efforts in the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999) in Kosovo. Clearly, UNMIK has made significant progress in the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999).”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“My delegation is thankful to you, Sir, for convening this meeting. It affords the Council another opportunity to further assess the progress made in the implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). We are grateful to the Secretary-General for his detailed report. We are pleased to welcome Mr. Bernard Kouchner back to the Council. We are grateful for his comprehensive and extremely useful update. We are impressed by the very strong commitment he has demonstrated in carrying out his onerous tasks. We continue to be impressed by his undiminished enthusiasm, which we witness every time he addresses this Council, as he has just done this afternoon. We appreciate his openness and candour in addressing the issues and problems he and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) have had to face thus far.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“May I take it that the draft report, as corrected, is adopted by the Council? There being no objection, it is so decided. This decision will be reflected in a note by the President of the Security Council, to be issued as document S/2000/839. The Security Council has thus concluded its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 2.20 p.m.”
2000-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4192 (2000) · source
“The Security Council will now proceed to the consideration of its annual report to the General Assembly, the draft of which has been prepared by the Secretariat. Members of the Council have before them the draft report of the Security Council to the General Assembly for the period from 16 June 1999 to 15 June 2000, as circulated by the Officer-in-Charge of the Department of Political Affairs on 21 August 2000, and a corrigendum thereto. I should like to express appreciation to the Secretariat for the work it has undertaken in preparing this factual report. I shall now call on the Assistant Secretary- General for Political Affairs to make an explanatory statement.”
2000-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4192 (2000) · source
“I thank Mr. Annabi for the clarifications and answers he has provided. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at I p.m.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“I thank the representative of Indonesia for his kind words addressed to me, as well as to the representative of Jamaica, the Council President for July. I will now give the floor to Mr. Hedi Annabi to respond to the comments and questions raised.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Indonesia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“I thank the representative of Brazil for the kind words he addressed to me. Before calling on the next speaker, I wish on behalf of the Security Council to convey profound condolences to Australia on the death of one of its soldiers on 9 August, to which the representative of Australia alluded earlier. The next speaker is the representative of New Zealand. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Brazil. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“I thank the representative of Australia for her kind words directed at my delegation and at other members of the Council. As always, the Council is pleased to hear the views of the larger membership of the Organization in important issues before it. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Norway. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Australia. I invite her to take a seat at the Council table and to make her statement.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“Malaysia would also like to express its profound condolences to New Zealand, Bangladesh and Nepal for the loss of their soldiers in the service of the United Nations in East Timor. I new resume my functions as the President of the Council.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“The Foreign Minister of Malaysia used the opportunity of his recent visit to East Timor to emphasize Malaysia's continuing support for East Timor's long-term reconstruction and development. He took along with him a group of important Malaysian entrepreneurs and also used the visit to underline Malaysia's concerns about militia activity in East Timor and in the border region and about the need for an early resolution to the refugee problem in West Timor. Finally, Malaysia would like to pay tribute to UNTAET, for their continued commitment and high professionalism, and to the people of East Timor, who have shown remarkable patience and fortitude in facing their continuing hardships.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“We would like to express the concern of my delegation about the seriousness of the current situation, particularly in certain areas where the International Organization for Migration and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have had to suspend important activities because of intimidation by militias of the workers of those agencies. We condemn last week's attack by suspected militias on three UNHCR workers at a refugee camp in West Timor. We maintain that the key to any solution of the East Timor refugee problem in West Timor is the separation of former militias and soldiers from genuine refugees, the maintenance of law and order in the camps, and the clarification of the status of East Timorese employed by the Indonesian Government. Malaysia remains firmly committed to peace and stability in East Timor.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“In another sign of the emerging political face of the new East Timor, Mr. Xanana Gusmao turned over his post as Commander-in-Chief of FALINTIL to his deputy at a ceremony marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the guerrilla army on 20 August. We welcome this move, which will further strengthen the credentials of Mr. Gusmao as a leader and a statesman in the post-independence period. We believe this hand-over of military command to be a symbolic but important act, as it affirms the democratic principle of the separation of the military from politics and paves the way for a democratic, independent East Timor. We cannot fail to draw attention to the fact that, in contrast to the progress achieved in several areas, the suffering of the thousands of refugees who remain in camps has not been resolved satisfactorily.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“FALINTIL's plan to join in the territory's defence came as the United Nations mission in East Timor signalled that FALINTIL would be recognized as the core of the territory's new defence force. We recognize that while the forging of regional relationships contributes to the security of East Timor, it must also be prepared to defend itself. Top officials from UNTAET have already met with East Timorese army commanders to discuss proposals for a security system for an independent East Timor. The options would involve either the creation of a defence force through conscription or the maintenance of a volunteer reserve force of a varied number of troops. We recognise the important contribution of King's College of London through its independent study on this aspect of East Timor's future needs.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“The increasing number of incidents between the militia and United Nations patrols is also further delaying the return of East Timorese refugees and fuelling fears that security in the border region will continue to deteriorate. UNTAET will therefore have to remain vigilant. We hope this problem will not significantly affect East Timor's security. In that regard, we trust that more strenuous efforts will be made to rein in the militias and to expedite the return of East Timorese from the refugee camps in West Timor. We note that in their first move out of forced cantonment since United Nations deployment in East Timor, the Armed Forces for the National Liberation of East Timor (FALINTIL) will join UNTAET in security operations along the border.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“We continue to be deeply concerned about the refugee situation, in respect of the security conditions both in the camps hosting East Timorese refugees and along the repatriation route between East Timor and Indonesia. The United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) is struggling to cope with militia incursions that have left local people afraid and vulnerable. While UNTAET can contain militia activity inside East Timor, it cannot be expected to totally secure the border. Militias that have infiltrated the border might well be biding their time before hitting pre-designated targets. We note that the fatal clashes of 10 August between Nepalese United Nations soldiers and the militia near the town of Suai followed a spate of militia incursions along the West Timor border over the last two months.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Malaysia. I wish to thank Assistant Secretary-General Hedi Annabi for updating the Council on the situation in East Timor. Since many issues related to the transitional process in East Timor and the United Nations mission there have already been touched upon in past discussions, as well as by earlier speakers, I shall confine my intervention to only three aspects, namely, the security situation, the question of an East Timorese defence force and the refugee situation. Of course, like others, we note that tomorrow is the first anniversary of the United Nations-sponsored consultation process in East Timor.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“I thank Mr. Annabi for his statement on the situation in East Timor and on the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). Before giving the floor to the first speaker inscribed on my list, let me welcome the Secretary- General to this meeting of the Council.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“At the outset, I should like on behalf of the Council to express profound condolences to the Governments and the peoples of Bangladesh and of Nepal, as well as to the bereaved families, in connection with the deaths of two of their soldiers, who gave their lives in the cause of peace while serving with the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor. I give the floor to the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Hedi Annabi, to whom the Council has extended an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“The President: In the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Hedi Annabi, Assistant Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Annabi to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Australia, Brazil, Indonesia, New Zealand and Norway, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Ms. Wensley (Australia), Mr. Fonseca (Brazil), Mr. Wibisono (Indonesia), Mr. Powles (New Zealand) and Mr. Brattskar (Norway) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“I thank the Assistant Secretary-General, Mr. Annabi, for the clarifications and answers he has provided to the questions posed in the course of the discussion this morning. There are no other speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.50 p.m.”
2000-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4190 (2000) · source
“I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I shall now give the floor to Mr. Annabi to respond to comments and questions raised.”
2000-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4190 (2000) · source
“Annabi on the decisions taken by UNMIK, in close coordination with KFOR, to assume responsibility for the smelter and improve management of the Trepca complex in northern Mitrovica for reasons of environmental and economic viability of this important industry to Kosovo. We support the decision taken by UNMIK as an appropriate and necessary measure. We should note the assurances given by UNMIK that workers employed at the smelter will not lose their jobs. To my delegation, this is proof enough that the action taken was prompted by the reasons given by UNMIK and by no other reason. We regret the way the issue has been politicized. Finally, we join other Council members who expressed concern at the detention of United Kingdom and Canadian nationals who were involved in important international activities in Kosovo.”
2000-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4190 (2000) · source
“Many members of the Council, including Malaysia, had strongly supported the proposed appointment of a special envoy for missing persons, detainees and prisoners. We would appreciate it if Assistant Secretary-General Annabi can update the Council on this important proposal. We would also appreciate hearing any information that he may have on the ongoing work of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia with respect to its forensic activities and indictment of perpetrators of war crimes in Kosovo. In conclusion, my delegation appreciates the explanation given by Mr.”
2000-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4190 (2000) · source
“The issues of missing persons and continued detentions of Kosovo Albanians in jails in Serbia remain matters of serious concern to the international community. We support the ongoing work of the Victim Recovery and Identification Commission of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia to deal with the issue of missing persons. We earnestly hope that concrete actions will be taken in that regard. We have repeatedly talked in the past of the need for the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia forces to cooperate with UNMIK in resolving this problem in a humane and responsible manner. The lives of thousands of human beings, those in detention as well as their relatives in Kosovo, must not be exploited for political reasons.”
2000-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4190 (2000) · source
“While the two missions still need the strong and continued support of the international community, their success will ultimately depend on the strong commitment, political will and full cooperation of all leaders of Kosovo's different ethnic communities. The leaders, and people at every level, should constructively play their part to fight extremism and promote ethnic civility and coexistence. We recall the signing of joint declarations by leaders of different ethnic communities in Pristina and anilane in June, as well as the landmark agreement called the "pact against violence" following the conference at Airlie House, in Virginia, late last month. These important developments in the context of inter- ethnic relations should be seriously followed up with the involvement of communities at the village level.”
2000-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4190 (2000) · source
“We deplore those acts, which overshadow the progress made in the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). Clearly, those acts are the work of irresponsible elements who are out to sabotage the process. The bomb attack at Pristina last Friday on the building of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) was a clear manifestation of this. We are also alarmed by the reported increase in attacks and acts of harassment against UNMIK and KFOR personnel. All of those acts must be condemned. Certainly the continued precarious security situation, such as that which exists in northern Mitrovica and in other parts of Kosovo, is a matter of continuing concern to the international community. We continue to support the ongoing efforts by both UNMIK and KFOR to tackle the security problem.”
2000-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4190 (2000) · source
“We once again urge the active participation of the Serb community in those joint administrative organs. We welcome the successful conclusion of the registration process on 19 July in preparation for the municipal elections that have now been set for Saturday, 28 October 2000. We look forward to the successful conduct of the elections, which will lay a viable foundation for the future of Kosovo. We had urged the participation of all communities in the registration process. We regret the continued boycott by the Kosovo Serb community, which is clearly not in their interests. It isolates and marginalizes that community from the international efforts to establish democracy and multi-ethnicity in that territory. We are deeply dismayed at the continuing acts of violence in Kosovo, whether ethnically or politically motivated.”
2000-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4190 (2000) · source
“Kouchner and UNMIK, as well as those of the Kosovo Force (KFOR) and other international organizations actively engaged in Kosovo, and express our appreciation for the achievements made thus far. In particular, we note with satisfaction the continuing close and constructive cooperation between UNMIK and KFOR, the two main pillars of international support for Kosovo in the implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). We further note that a number of important regulations have been signed into law, and that Kosovo's interim democratic institutions continue to be consolidated. We are pleased to see the relatively smooth functioning of the Joint Interim Administrative Structure, the Interim Administrative Council and the Kosovo Transitional Council. Efforts are also being made to further enhance the Kosovo Protection Corps.”
2000-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4190 (2000) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Malaysia. I join other members in thanking Assistant Secretary-General Hedi Annabi for his comprehensive and extremely useful briefing. We agree that there have been a number of significant developments in Kosovo since the Council last considered this agenda item, in mid-July. We are gratified that the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Mr. Bernard Kouchner, and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) have made serious efforts to lay a solid foundation for democratic self-government in Kosovo in line with Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). We reaffirm our strong support for the ongoing efforts of Mr.”
2000-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4190 (2000) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Hedi Annabi, Assistant Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations. I give him the floor.”
2000-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4190 (2000) · source
“I should like at the outset of the meeting to acknowledge the presence at the Council table of the new Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations, His Excellency Mr. Paul Heinbecker. On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to him. We look forward to cooperating with him in the work of the Council. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Security Council resolutions 1160 (1998), 1199 (1998), 1203 (1998), 1239 (1999) and 1244 (1999) The President: In the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Hedi Annabi, Assistant Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Annabi to take a seat at the Council table.”
2000-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4190 (2000) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 1.35 p.m.”
2000-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4189 (2000) · source
“Members of the Council also have before them document S/2000/823, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (8/2000/823) before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. Infavour: Argentina, Bangladesh, Canada, China, France, Jamaica, Malaysia, Mali, Namibia, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1316 (2000).”
2000-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4189 (2000) · source
“At the outset, I should like, on behalf of the Council, to express our deepest sympathy to the Government of the Russian Federation, its people and the families of the bereaved in connection with the tragic death of the crew of the submarine Kursk. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo Letter dated 14 August 2000 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2000/799) The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them a letter dated 14 August 2000 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/2000/799.”
2000-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4189 (2000) · source
“We reiterate our call for more serious efforts to be made to bring those indicted by the ICTY to justice, especially the major figures, such as Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic, who continue to enjoy freedom and impunity. This also contributes to the climate of insecurity that limits refugee returns, particularly in minority areas. The arrest and prosecution of war criminals is not only an issue ofjustice, but also one that will have important and long-lasting effects on Bosnia and Herzegovina's ability to form a democratic State, institute market reform and effect national reconciliation among the ethnic groups. In this regard, we would encourage the Office of the High Representative and the Stabilization Force to work more closely with the Tribunal. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council.”
2000-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4188 (2000) · source
“On 13 July 2000, the Council issued a commemorative statement on the anniversary of the tragic event at Srebenica. We recalled the horrors of ethnic cleansing and gross violations of international humanitarian law and human rights that characterized the Bosnian conflict. Reconciliation after that conflict will obviously require a long time for healing, as well as the meting out ofjustice for the perpetrators of those heinous crimes. In this regard, we wish to underline once again the important role of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and to emphasize that the necessary support should be extended to it so as to enable it to fully carry out its mandate.”
2000-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4188 (2000) · source
“The safe return of all refugees and displaced persons to their homes is an important ingredient for lasting peace in that country. We have been encouraged to learn of an increase in the number of returns in recent months. However, the return process overall has been slow. Well over 1 million refugees and internally displaced persons are still not able to return to their pre-war homes. The situation is much worse in the case of the so-called minority returns and the return to urban areas. The overall return process to the Republika Srpska is still much slower, compared to other areas in the Federation. Political and administrative obstructions still impede the return process. So do return-related violence and intimidation. Clearly, further effective measures should be taken to effectively address these problems.”
2000-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4188 (2000) · source
“Ultimately, the main responsibility for achieving peace, national reconciliation and nation-building lies with the people of Bosnia themselves. We are pleased with the progress made in consolidating the Bosnian State Border Service. We welcome the recent steps to further strengthen the Service by deploying it at additional entry points. The State Border Service not only is a vital political symbol of Bosnian statehood, but also is essential in the fight against trafficking and transborder organized crime. We strongly support the efforts being made at restructuring and integrating the military forces of the two Bosnian entities. A unified Bosnia cannot afford to have two separate armies. The return of refugees and displaced persons is another major challenge; nearly every problem in Bosnia today stems from this core problem.”
2000-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4188 (2000) · source
“One of the main challenges that remains is the need to strengthen Bosnian State institutions. These institutions must be able to carry out their functions and responsibilities effectively. We are concerned by the continuing obstacles to the smooth functioning of these joint institutions, in particular the Joint Presidency and the State Parliament, which are necessary if Bosnia and Herzegovina is to be viable as a State. The leaders of Bosnia must exercise their political will to work together for the common good of the country, and not for their sectarian and other short- term interests. This underlines the urgent need for much stronger commitment and cooperation on the part ofthe Bosnian leadership and people at every level, in order to match the commitment and contributions of the international community to the peace process.”
2000-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4188 (2000) · source
“Equally important are efforts by High Representative Wolfgang Petritsch and his Office, and by the Stabilization Force (SFOR) and other international organizations, to further consolidate the path towards peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We fully support these efforts and appreciate the achievements made so far. We nonetheless recognize that progress in the peace process has thus far been slow and has fallen short of expectations. Much remains to be done and many challenges remain to be overcome before Bosnia can enjoy self-sustaining peace and security. Further determined efforts should therefore be made with a view to tackling effectively the core issues or challenges that continue to impede the building of a democratic, unified and multi-ethnic Bosnia and Herzegovina, within its internationally recognized borders.”
2000-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4188 (2000) · source