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  1. “Furthermore, it would be a fallacy to believe that this is a conflict which can be left to burn out. On the contrary - if aggression and violence were allowed to stand in Bosnia and Herzegovina, they could become a firebrand spilling over into other parts of the former Yugoslavia and indeed into other areas of the region as a whole, continuously refuelling itself. The time has come to take a decisive stand. What is needed now, above all, is to put the decisions and resolutions already adopted by the international community into effect and not to add new decisions which would remain dead letters. Only thus will the United Nations be in a position to fulfil its task of restoring peace and international security; otherwise its credibility might suffer further.”

    1993-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3201 (1993) · source

  2. “An important measure to bring about implementation of this crucial demand would be the deployment of United Nations observers on the border between the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), as already mentioned in Security Council resolution 787 (1992) last December. The international community cannot risk failure in its efforts to achieve peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. If the Bosnian Serb side is not ready to sign and honour the peace plan, to fulfil the relevant Security Council resolutions and to abide by international humanitarian law, it must be induced to do so by applying all necessary means foreseen in the United Nations Charter, including Chapter VII. To do otherwise would mean failing to uphold international law and all other basic principles to which we have agreed.”

    1993-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3201 (1993) · source

  3. “In particular, corridors under the protection of UNPROFOR should be established for the unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance. Furthermore, the Security Council should take concrete steps to resolve the problem of the unabated use of heavy weapons, as foreseen at the London Conference. The incessant and senseless shelling of Bosnian towns, such as Sarajevo, makes this a priority issue. Security Council resolution 819 (1993) "Demands that the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) immediately cease the supply of military arms, equipment and services" (para, 3) to the Bosnian Serb forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    1993-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3201 (1993) · source

  4. “Now a sufficient number of the United Nations Protection Forces (UNPROFOR) troops in the Srebrenica area and an active and effective protection of the civilian population in and around Srebrenica are a matter of the utmost priority. Additional safe areas should be created in and around Sarajevo, Gorazde and other densely populated areas which are controlled by the Government and are under pressure from the Bosnian Serb army. The international community cannot accept the continuous hindrance of humanitarian relief efforts by the Bosnian Serbs. Another step urgently required, therefore, is the full implementation of resolution 770 (1992), which authorizes all necessary measures to be taken to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance.”

    1993-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3201 (1993) · source

  5. “But, to assuage our conscience, does it suffice to achieve the minimizing of the number of casualties in the further progress of "ethnic cleansing". As early as last summer, the Foreign Minister of Austria proposed the establishment of safe areas in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The case of Srebrenica has once again shown the urgent need to create such areas. It should be our first priority to protect innocent civilians against murder, fighting, starvation and cold, and to attempt to prevent further "ethnic cleansing" in those protected areas. Austria therefore considers Security Council resolution 819 (1993) an important first step.”

    1993-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3201 (1993) · source

  6. “The time has come for the international community to take more decisive steps, including further measures foreseen in Chapter VII of Charter of the United Nations. Austria certainly welcomes the adoption of a stricter sanctions regime in Security Council resolution 820. However, given the pressing needs in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Security Council should urgently take effective and vigorous actions to bring about implementation of existing Security Council resolutions as well as of the decisions of the London Conference. Daily the media overwhelm us with reports on unspeakable human suffering in Srebrenica. Constantly we are confronted with pictures showing the cruel consequences of systematic harassment, deprivation and torture. We commend the activities of UNPROFOR and UNHCR as well as the air-drops to help these desperate people.”

    1993-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3201 (1993) · source

  7. “Since the ban on military flights in the airspace of Bosnia and Herzegovina more than 500 violations have been reported by the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR). When the enforcement of the no-fly zone finally began, the reaction of the Bosnian Serb side was the heavy shelling of defenceless civilians in Srebrenica and Sarajevo. Thereby, it presumably intended to demonstrate to the world and the Security Council once more its attitude of defiance of the Council's decisions and international law. Blatant disregard for Security Council resolutions, UNPROFOR and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has become their pattern of behaviour, Regrettably, it is therefore by now obvious that a peaceful solution in the former Yugoslavia cannot be achieved by diplomatic means alone.”

    1993-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3201 (1993) · source

  8. “Qn the contrary, despite intensive diplomatic efforts the Bosnian Serbs have continued their military aggression, in particular in eastern Bosnia, openly flouting the authority of the international community and the Security Council. Despite numerous demands for an effective cease-fire in Security Council resolutions and assurances given by their leaders, the Bosnian Serb forces have again and again resumed the fighting. The manifold condemnations of "ethnic cleansing" and other violations of international humanitarian law have only resulted in further cruel acts of the same kind. In direct contravention of the relevant Security Council resolutions and of all human decency, the delivery of humanitarian assistance has been and is being hindered and thwarted whenever it fits into the political intentions of the Bosnian Serb leaders.”

    1993-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3201 (1993) · source

  9. “The unspeakable human tragedy which has unfolded over the past few days in East Bosnia and the continuing flouting of and utter disregard for previous. decisions of the Security Council by the Serbian side compels us to participate in this debate. Given the gravity of the situation we are grateful to the initiators of this debate. On 25 March President Izetbegovic signed the remaining parts of the peace package as prepared in extensive consultations by the co-Chairmen of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia. Since then, several weeks have elapsed without acceptance by the Bosnian Serbs of the negotiated settlement of the conflict.”

    1993-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3201 (1993) · source

  10. “In Bosnia and Herzegovina, thia need continues to exist and is indeed growing, It is our fervent hope that it will soon be addressed effectively as well.”

    1992-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3145 (1992) · source

  11. “Much more remains to be done in this regard. In conclusion, I should like to draw an obvious parallel. In his report to the Security Council of 21 July 1992 on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Secretary-General expressed his concern that the concentration of the attention of the Council on Yugoslav problems: "will be at the expense of the Organization's ability to help resolve equally cruel and dangerous conflicts elsewhere, @.g. in Somalia". (8224333, para. 13) Today we are addressing the conflict in Somalia in a decisive manner. Gur action clearly demonstrates that we can muster the necessary political will and the resources required to deal with humanitarian disasters and the seed for quick and secure delivery of humanitaria:s. assistance.”

    1992-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3145 (1992) · source

  12. “One suggestion was to look more closely into possible "fine print" for enforcement action under the aupices of the United Nations. While this was never done in a systematic way, today's resolution advances in a pragmatic manner a number of important elements. I am referring here in particular to the provisions regarding the Secretary-General's role in the use of all necessary means and in making the necessary arrangements for the unified command ard control of the forces involved, and to the appointment of an ad hoc commission of the Council, the creation of a liaison staff, and improved reporting requiraments. In this respect, wo have come a long way since then. Another possible lesson which I mentioned then - the enhancement of the preventive role of the United Nations - has not yet been adequately transiated into action.”

    1992-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3145 (1992) · source

  13. “Sharing the Secretary-Goneral's sssessment that the situation in Somalia de intolerable ane that it has become necessary to review the basic premises ond principles of the United Nations effort in Somalia, the Security Council has now taken a more determined approach under Chapter VII of the Charter. By Going so, the Council is fulfilling its respousibility towards che afflicted population in Somalia and in acting upon its claim on international solidarity. Th's bold new step is also a further development ef steps tho Council has taken in recent times in its resolutions 678 (1990), 688 (1991) and 770 (1992). On 3 April 1991, one of the first occasions on which I spoke in this Council, I mentioned possible lessons from the Gulf conflict and the United Nations response.”

    1992-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3145 (1992) · source

  14. “The magnitude of the human catastrophe in Somalia defies words and imagination. As the Secretary-General pointed out to the Security Council on 25 November, the time has come to take drastic steps forward. Tha international comaunity cannot tolerate its efforts to provide relief to the starving population in Somalia being constantly thwarted by armed factions and marauding gangs. It cannot stand by and passively watch humanitarian goods being looted, aircraft and ships bringing in relief supplies being attacked, and United Nations personnel and peace-kespers being threatened.”

    1992-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3145 (1992) · source

  15. “This aim has not yet been achieved. We stiil have a long way to go. But my delegation is convinced that we are now on the right track, which should be pursued vigorously. The_meeting wag suspended at 2.05 p.m. memes”

    1992-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3139 (1992) · source

  16. “Holding the position of Chairman of the "661 Committee", the so-called Sanctions Committee, I do not - for obvious reascas - want to dwell on the question of sanctions on Iraq. Let me just, in s wider and more general context, repeat what I have already told the Council on a different occasion: sanctions are never a goal in themselves. They sre not punishment; they are introduced in order to make a certain member of the international community comply with its obligations. It is therefore evident that sanctions will have to be lifted once full implementation of its obligations by the country concerned has been achieved, At the beginning of my statement I said that resolution 687 (1991) and the other resolutions on Irag were part of a wider endeavour to establish lasting peace and stable security in the region.”

    1992-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3139 (1992) · source

  17. “emenated without further delay." (spoke in English) We therefore hope for the quick, smooth and unhindered implementation of all the relevant programnes, in particular the winter programme for the Kurds, and we urge Iraq to cooperate fully. The mechanism set forth by resolutions 706 (41991) and 712 (1991) gives Iraq the possibility for ofl sales in order to finance, inter alia. the purchase of humanitarian items required by the Iraqi civilian population. The relevant technical talks between the United Nations Secretariat and Iraq, promising as they were initially, have not yet achieved concrete results. Iraq has so far not made use of the scheme provided for in those resolutions. We regret this fact, since the utilisation of the so-called o11-for-food Procedure would undoubtedly be in Irag's own interest.”

    1992-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3139 (1992) · source

  18. “My delegation notes with deep relief that the Memorandum of Understanding betweer the United Nations and Irag was signed or 22 October 1992. It contains a number of previsions which we regard es absolutely essential for the work of Mr. Eliasson's Department and the agencies and organizations involved in the operations to help the distressed civilian population, in particular in the Kurdish area. My delegation frilly coucurs with the Secretary-Genersl''s statement in his letter dated 30 October 1992 that: (spoke in French) "The agreement reached does not fully meet our aspirations. Nevertheless, I consider that in the circum: tances, and given the urgent need to supply humanitarian sasistance to tle affected populations in the nor"h and south it should be signed and imp.”

    1992-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3139 (1992) · source

  19. “Speaking about humanitarian and human cights concerns, we are very much worried that the Iraqi Government hag not ended its internal blockade of some areas of the country, in particular the Kurdish-inhabited north, as well as the southern marshes. We cegret thet there is still lack of full Iraqi compliance with the provisions of resolution 688 (1991). We urge Irag to cease immediately its measures of blockade and to allow for the free and unhindered flow of food, medicines, fuel and othes essential items to the areas mentioned. I do not want to dwell further on this subject, since Mr. van der Stoel and Under~Secretary-General Eliasson will no doubt provide us with further highly interesting, and - I am afraid - worrying, information on the humanitarian and human rights situation in the various parts of Iraq.”

    1992-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3139 (1992) · source

  20. “the information it is entitled to receive about these detainees, and thet it has not been granted access to all the installations where they are being held. My country has always regarded humanitarian questions as priority issues. Hence let me stress that my country expects that all the provisions of international humanitarian law will be implemented fully and without delay, that the ICRC will be allowed to fulfil its humanitarian mandate comprehensively and without hindrance, and that the repatriation of all foreign nationals held in Irag will he completed swiftly. We urge Iraq to step up its cooperation with the ICRC to that end.”

    1992-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3139 (1992) · source

  21. “We are particularly distressed by reports about acts of harassment and attempted violence against members of the inspection teams, and on continuing incidents eadangering their safety and security. We cannot but condemn these acts against people fulfilling a mandate with which the Security Council has entrusted them. We expect the Iraqi authorities to do everything possible to ensure that those acts of harassment and threat are immediately brought t> an end and are not repeated, We consider it deplorable that so many Kuwaiti and third-country nationals have not yet been repatriated. We are extremely concerned that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has not yet received al?”

    1992-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3139 (1992) · source

  22. “On weapons-related questions, under part (C) of resolution 687 (1991), and resolutions 707 (1991) and 715 (1991), we will listen attentively to the statements of Executive Chairman Ekeus and Director General Slix. Bearing in mind their recent reports, we acknowledge with great relief that important progress has been made and that the Iragi attitude has turned towards a more cooperative approach. On the other hand, we note with regret that Irag has not yet done everything which it is obliged to do. We therefore urge Iraq to be more forthcoming and to fulfil its obligations under section C of resolution 687 (1991) and under resolutions 707 (1991) and 715 (1991).”

    1992-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3139 (1992) · source

  23. “President, regarding the actual status of compliance with the relevant resolutions, you have given a comprehensive, specific and elaborate overview. Therefore, I do not want to go into the details of what Iraq has done and what it has failed to do. I simply want to highlight some points that are of great importance and cuncern to my delegation. As regards the question of borders, wa regret that Irag did not participate in the July and October sessions of the Boundary Demarcation Commission. Stressing the importance of the Council's presidential statement of 17 June 1992 and of resolution 773 (1992), we call upon Iraq to be cooperative in this regard and henceforth to participate in the Commission's important work.”

    1992-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3139 (1992) · source

  24. “When the Security Council voted last year on resolution 687 (1991) and related subsequent resolutions, it had in mind not only the termination of the actual armed confrontation. The aspirations of the Council were much more far-reaching. They were aimed at the creation and - if possible - the maintenance of an enduring peace and stable security in the immediate azea and the whole region. One and a half years have elapsed since the adoption of resolution 687 (1991). Holding today's meeting in the Security Council provides a very-50 (Mz, Hohenfellner, Austria) good opportunity to take stock of and to evaluate what has been achieved so far and what still needs to be done. We therefore welcome today's session and look forward to hearing the accounts of all speakers on the list, including the delegations of Iraq and of Kuwait. Mr.”

    1992-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3139 (1992) · source

  25. “Consequently, we hope that the Secretary-General will urgently examine this issue and report to the Security Council as soon as possible in order to enable us to take the necessary decisions before it is too late.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3137 (1992) · source

  26. “The rapid establishment of such areas would be a decisive contribution to alleviating the problem of refugees and displaced persons, which has reached such dramatic proportions that it has largely exhausted the capacities of other States to provide even t>>mporary refuge, Once such safe areas are established, they should not only provide safety for their present inhabitants but also encourage others to return to their former homes. Today we have invited the Secretary-General to study the possibility of and the requirements for such areas. Obviously, in the light of the horrendous plight of the population concerned, this cannot be an academic exercise.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3137 (1992) · source

  27. “Austria voted in favour of resolution 767 (1992) because it contains a number of necessary elements. One is a reaffirmation of previous demands by the Security Council addressed in particular to the Serbian side. Another is the tightening of the sanctions regime. Sanctions are not aimed at the population of Serbia and Montenegro; they are designed to bring about a change of policy in Belgrade. Todzey's decision of the Council should also contribute to more effective implementation of sanctions. The resolution also reflects the Austrian proposal to create safe areas in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3137 (1992) · source

  28. “Consequently, we hope that the Secretary-General will urgently examine this issue and report to the Security Council as soon as possible in order to enable us to take the necessary decisions before it is too late.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  29. “The rapid establishment of such areas would be a decisive contribution to alleviating the problem of refugees and displaced persons, which has reached such dramatic proportions that it has largely exhausted the capacities of other States to provide even temporary refuge. Once such safe areas are established, they should not only provide safety for their present inhabitants but also encourage others to return to their former homes. Today we have invited the Secretary-General to study the possibility of and the requirements for such areas. Obviously, in the light of the horrendous plight of the population concerned, this cannot be an academic exercise.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  30. “Austria voted in favour of resolution 767 (1992) because it contains a number of necessary elements. One is a reaffirmation of previous demands by the Security Council addressed in particular to the Serbian side. Another is the tightening of the sanctions regime. Sanctions are not aimed at the population of Serbia and Montenegro; they are designed to bring about a change of policy in Belgrade. Todey's decision of the Council should also contribute to more effective implementation of sanctions. The resolution also reflects the Austrian proposal to create safe areas in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  31. “Tha necessary United Nations peace-keeping forces and the required technical and administrative personnel should be put at the disposal of the United Nations, allowing countries with close ties to the population of Bosnia and Herzegovina to provide substantive contributions. The realization of such a plan could create a situation in which refugees might decide to return to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Safe areas could also change the dynamics of the conflict, creating a movement towards the achievement of peace.”

    1992-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3134 (1992) · source

  32. “This concept should be realized with the consent of all the parties to the conflict and with & reasonable number of peace-keeping forces. These forces should protect smail, well-defined areas. Their presence might also facilitate the implementation of Security Council resolutions 770 (1992) and 776 (1992) by creating secure places from which these forces could operate in order to protect the huwnanitarian assistance. International humanitarian organizations could help the population in the safe areas to find shelter and obtain food and medical assistance. Certainly, the implementation of this concept will depend mostly on voluntary utions of the international coamunity.”

    1992-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3134 (1992) · source

  33. “This has created incredible difficulties for Croatia because of the nearly 400,000 Bosnian refugees in this country. Other countries, too, have reached the limits of their capacity to accept further refugees. Austria sees only one possibility to solve this problem, that is, to create safe areas under military protection within Bosnia and Herzegovina itself. In these areas the civilian population which is currently trying to flee could find refuge and live protected by peace-keeping forces. The same solution has also been proposed by the International Comittee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Special Rapporteur of the Unitod Nations Commission on Human Rights in former Yugoslavia, Mr. Mazowiecki. Such areas could be created step by step, for example, in and around Bihac, Sarajevo, Tuzla, Travnik and Gorazde.”

    1992-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3134 (1992) · source

  34. “We need humanitarian protection in order to be able to deliver food, medicines and heating material to the suffering population, This should not be restricted to Sarajevo but should also be applied to other locations in Bosnia and Herzegovina which have been under siege for months, This is the case, for instance, in Gorazde, which has not been able to receive international help since last July. Ina town where 42,000 people lived before the war and which today 1s partially destroyed, over 70,000 inhabitants and refugees are living in the ruins. According to the mayor of Gorazde, the population of this town is receiving a meal oniy every second day. Anu effort for imme needed imperatively. Approximately 1.5 million Muslim and Croatian Bosnians have been forced out of their homes and today are refugees.”

    1992-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3134 (1992) · source

  35. “However, additional far-reaching and urgent action by the international community is required: the existence of an independent country is at stake; new waves of refugees have to be avoided; "ethnic cleansing" must be brought to an immediate end; and the continuation of the war can only lead to even More terrible violations of the most basic standards of human rights. There is a real danger that during the coming winter months hundreds of thousands of people wili die because of hunger, cold and epidemic diseases. That is why the rapid implementation of Security Council resolutions 770 (1992) and 776 (1992) is of the greatest importance.”

    1992-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3134 (1992) · source

  36. “The persistent challenge to the authority of the Goverumant of Bosnia and Herzegovina also has refuced the confidence of groups of the population in the possibility of the country's survival, thus creating further mistrust among Bosnian Muslims. Austria recognizes that Prime Minister Panic has tried to support the peace process. But so far, unfortunately, his endeavours have not met with success. We believe that the agraement reached in Geneva on 10 October 1992 regarding deployment of military observers on airfields should be implemented as quickly as possible. That is why Austria welcomes Security Council resolution 786 (1992). The full implementation of this resolution should help end any support from the air for Serbian troops in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    1992-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3134 (1992) · source

  37. “The most dreadful violations of human rights are being perpetrated, camps are still full of detainees, civilians continue to be jailed in such camps, and people are continuing to starve. It is mostly the Muslim and Croatian segments of the population of Bosnia and Herzegovina whe are the victims of these horrible deeds. Many Bosaians, in particular Muslims, fear that they are witnessing the end of their country, In this situation, where the system of collective security does not protect a Member State of this Organization, their efforts - in accordance with Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations - to seek assistance from wherever they can obtain it can easily be explained. The Muslim population is increasingly coming to believe that effective help for them might not arrive because of discrimination.”

    1992-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3134 (1992) · source

  38. “It has reinforced the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) and has attempted to create the basis for the necessary delivery of humanitarian assistance. We have also witnessed agreements between the parties to the conflict at the London Conference. Today we must face one fact: many of the decisions of the Security Council and the agreements between the parties to the conflict have not been implewenteu: Serbian forces in particular have again and again violated these commitments. Instead of the cease-fire agreed upon, fighting continues in Bosnia and Herzegovina. At least 50 per cent of the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina is in the hands of Serbian troops. "Ethnic cleansing" continues; the shelling of civilians continues.”

    1992-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3134 (1992) · source

  39. “The report of the Secretary-General "An Agenda for Peace" (A/47/277) has given a aew direction to this discussion and has reminded us all of the importance of preventive peace-keeping. I should like to point out at this time that Austria, as early as last November, had proposed the establishment of preventive peace~keeping forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina. When the fighting started last April in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria Supported comprehensive political and economic sanctions against the aggressor. Our goal was the re-establishment of peace. We wanted to avoid a Gevelopment that would later create the necessity to apply military measures. Since its decision on sanctions, the Security Council has continually cried to find a neaceful solution to the problem.”

    1992-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3134 (1992) · source

  40. “In this past year, we have all been faced with very difficult decisions regarding the crisis in the former Yugoslavia. Austria, in shaping its decisions, has been guided by the principles that were defined by the international community for the solution of this conflict. Among those principles, respect for democratic decisions by the population has been of great importance, as has been the protection of the rights of minorities, the non-acceptability of changing borders through military force, the complete rejection and condemnation of the horrible practice of "ethnic cleansing" and support for the free return of the displaced population to their homes. In recent months, peace-keeping questions have been high on our agenda.”

    1992-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3134 (1992) · source

  41. “That is why the firm undertaking by the Security Council in the present resolution to take the necessary further measures to enforce this ban in case of its violation is of primordial importance. We hope that it will not be necessary to do so, We also hope that the Serbian side will now realize the determination of the Council to bring about, at long last, an end to the slaughter in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    1992-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3122 (1992) · source

  42. “Austria supports the establishment of a ban on military flights in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This measure, which is long overdue, is indeed an essential element of ensuring the safety of the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the beleaguered population of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is to be hoped that it is also a decisive step towards the cessation of hostilities. We note the views expressed by the President of Bosnia and Herzegovina in his letter of 4 October 1992 to the President of the Security Council. We note in particular that a ban on military flights was already agreed to by the parties at the London Conference. Regrettably, this agreement ~ like many others before it - has not been kept by the Serbian side, whose aggression in the air has continued unabated just as it does on the ground.”

    1992-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3122 (1992) · source

  43. “In accordance with its position, Austria voted in favour of resolution 777 (1992) and hopes that the General Assembly will speedily take the recommended action.”

    1992-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3116 (1992) · source

  44. “'The Austrian position with regard to the topic of resolution 777 (1992) has been clearly stated on a number of occasions. Let me only recall that there is no legal basis for an automatic continuation of the legal existence of the former, now defunct, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia by the new federation of Serbia and Montenegro, which therefore cannot be considered to continue Yugoslav membership in the United Nations. For eventual international recognition of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the criteria contained in the guidelines on the recognition of new States adopted by the Council of the European Communities on 16 December 1991 should be applied. In this respect, Austria draws special attention to the requirements of the protection of human rights and the rights of ethnic groups.”

    1992-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3116 (1992) · source

  45. “Austria strongly endorses such action by the Council, as it endorses any action by the Council to ensure compliance with all its decisions. UNTAC has taken all possible steps to meet all legitimate concerns of the PDK by strengthening verification mechanisms and giving top priority to the deployment of the civil administration component. It ia now up to the PDK to £n1£i1 its obligations without further delay. We call on them to heed this call and to join in the efforts to reach our common goal: a fully sovereign, independent and peaceful Cambodia.”

    1992-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3099 (1992) · source

  46. “In light of this firm commitment by the international community, and in view of the faithful implementation by three of the four Cambodian factions of all obligations undertaken in ihe Paris Agreements, the persistent failure of one of the parties to the conflict, the Party of Democratic Kampuchea (PDK), to compiy fully with its cbliigatious, freely widertakea by signing the Paris Agreements, is all the more unacceptable. The continuous refusal by one party to the conflict to cooperate with UNTAC in the process of cantonment and disarmament is not only putting at risk UNTAC's ability to adhere to the timetable set by this Council, but could ultimately even jeopardize the peace process as a whole. The Security Council cannot accept such a risk and should therefore act unanimously on the draft resolution before it.”

    1992-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3099 (1992) · source

  47. “The international community, as recently demonstrated at tha Ministerial Conference in Tokyo, has shown its willingness to support fully the Cambodian people in their endeavours for rehabilitation and reconatruction through large-scale technical and financial assistance. Austria, which as President of the International Conference on Kampuchea had continuously contributed to the international efforts for a peaceful solution, is now again participating in these efforts, both through providing military, police and civilian personnel to UNTAC and through substantial assistance, as pledged, inter alia, at the Tokyo Conference.”

    1992-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3099 (1992) · source

  48. “Austria is deeply concerned at the obstacles put in the way of UNTAC in tho implementation of the peace plan for Cambodia. For many years, the international community has not tired in its efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in this long-suffering country. Finally, after long and arduous negotiations, the signing of the Paris Agreements by all parties brought about a plan for "he settlement of the Cambodia conflict. This plan put an enormous burden on the internatiozal community, and this Organization in particular. Neither has failed to shoulder its responsitilities. The United Nations has mounted one of the largest and most expensive operations ever undertaken, the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC).”

    1992-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3099 (1992) · source

  49. “There are no further speakers for this meeting. 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 3.50 p.m.”

    1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source

  50. “But in the future we will have to do more and act more quickly, if possible preventively. Here, first of all, the dangerous situation in Kosovo comes to my mind, but regrettably there may also be others where a United Nations role May be necessary. In the short run, Austria attaches particular importance to the establishment of a security zone encompassing Sarajevo and its airport, as stipulated in the present resolution. The parties and others concerned have to comply with the Council's demand to create immediately the necessary conditions for unimpeded delivery of humanitarian supplies. If that compliance is not forthcoming, the Council will have shortly te consider further measures necessary to ensure unimpeded delivery of humanitarian supplies. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”

    1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source