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Hohenfellner

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1992-01-21
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  1. “We therefore support the proposal by the Secretary--General urgently to dispatch a technical team to Mogadiscio and other parts of Somalia to discuss arrangements to stabilize the cease-fire agreements as well as to look into possible mechanisms to ensure the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance. We are convinced that the draft resolution before us, endorsing these proposals by the Secretary-General, will gain the unanimous support of the members of the Security Council. Thereby the Council will send the strongest possible signal to all parties, movements and factions in Somalia to respect the Security Council's demand for full cooperation with the Secretary-General and for full respect for the safety and security of the technical team and humanitarian personnel in all parts of Somalia.”

    1992-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3060 (1992) · source

  2. “We welcome the fact that, as a first step towards fulfilling the mandate given by resolution 733 (1992), the joint mission of the United Nations, the Organization of African Unity, the League of Arab States.and the Organization of the Islamic Conference was able on 3 March to achieve the signing in Mogadiscio of cease-fire agreements by the two major factions. The _ regrettable fact, however, that the cease-fire has not yet been fully respected, thereby still preventing the distribution of humanitarian assistance to the population, clearly indicates that further efforts are necessary.”

    1992-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3060 (1992) · source

  3. “Austria also strongly supported the adoption of Security Council resolution 733 (1992), which gave a dual mandate to the Secretary-General: on the one hand to take the necessary actions to increase humanitarian assistance to the affected population, and on the other hand to seek the commitment of all parties involved in the conflict to the cessation of hostilities, in order to permit the humanitarian assistance to be distributed. The Security Council thereby recognized the close link between a durable cessation of hostilities and the establishment of viable mechanisms for the distribution of humanitarian assistance.”

    1992-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3060 (1992) · source

  4. “For quite some time, the deteriorating situation in Somalia has been of great concern to my country. The ongoing violence and its negative impact on the grave situation of the civilian population constitute a serious threat to peace and security in the Horn of Africa, a region already gravely afflicted by starvation, civil wars and massive flows of refugees. Austria therefore welcomed the initiative taken by the Secretary-General in December 1991 in bringing this issue before the Security Council.”

    1992-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3060 (1992) · source

  5. “(S/PV.2981 119-120) Almost one year later, this objective has not yet been achieved. Indeed, if one believes recent reports, a new arms race in this volatile region is already well under way. The last point I should like to attempt to make today concerns collective security and the role of the United Nations as a whole in dealing with conflicts. There is already a vast body of academic literature on how the United Nations was brought into play in the Gulf conflict, on the role of this Council and the authority its decisions conferred upon those acting on their basis. Whole libraries will no doubt in due course be written on the legal and political implications. Suffice it to say here that in many ways a new beginning had been made; some important steps had been taken towards establishing a system of collective security.”

    1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source

  6. “What I had in mind was to recall that our decisions last year were seen as part of a broader effort to establish peace and security in the area and, indeed, the region as a whole. On 3 April 1991, the day we adopted resolution 687 (1991), I said: "This resolution is rightly based on the premise that the relevant actions to be taken by Iraq represent only first steps towards the goal of establishing a zone free from weapons of mass destruction and all missiles for their delivery in the Middle East and towards the objective of a global ban on chemical weapons. It also highlights the objective of achieving a balanced and comprehensive control of armaments in the region. This will require a responsible approach on the part of the main supplies of arms and of their buyers alike".”

    1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source

  7. “What is particularly worrying is Iraq's failure to provide all information required under resolutions 687 (1991) and 707 (1991) and to acknowledge its obligations and provide the declarations required under the plans for ongoing monitoring and verification approved by resolution 715 (1991). Since other speakers today will no doubt focus on this matter, I shall not belabour this point. Suffice it to point out, therefore, that under the relevant resolutions of the Council, a continuing material breach of its obligations places Iraq in a situation which may have serious consequences, as emphasized repeatedly in recent statements of Presidents of the Council. At the outset, I tried to place this debate in a wider - one might even say historical - context.”

    1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source

  8. “It is deplorable that the Iraqi Government has not yet used these possibilities to provide its population with access to adequate food and health care. We urge Iraq to resume the talks with the United Nations Secretariat on the implementation of this scheme immediately. The second main area I should like to comment on concerns Iraq's obligations under section C of resolution 687 (1991) and resolutions 707 (1991) and 715 (1991). While there have been signs of better cooperation with some inspections, as referred to in the report of the tenth IAEA inspection (S/23644), overall Iraqi cooperation and compliance continue to fall short.”

    1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source

  9. “Repressive measures continue to affect also the southern marshes. The detailed report by the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights contains additional information on massive human rights violations by the Iraqi Government that were condemned by the Human Rights Commission in a resolution adopted on 5 March 1992. The comments received from the Office of the Executive Delegate of the Secretary-General further document the absence of full Iraqi compliance with resolution 688 (1991). Another aspect concerns resolutions 706 (1991) and 712 (1991), which gave Iraq the possibility for oil sales to finance, inter alia, the purchase of foodstuffs, medicines, materials and supplies for essential civilian needs for the purpose of providing humanitarian relief.”

    1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source

  10. “There are, of course, also a number of recent statements by various Presidents of the Security Council as well as instructive reports by the Secretary-General, including information provided by the Special Commission, and various reports by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The picture emerging from all this information is, to say the least, very disturbing indeed. While all obligations placed on Iraq are important, I should like to focus today in particular on two areas. The first is the humanitarian and human rights situation in Iraq. At the same time that the Iraqi Government is protesting against the embargo imposed by the international community, it has blocked the import of food, fuel and medicines to some areas of the country, in particular those inhabited by Kurds.”

    1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source

  11. “Today's meeting and debate are a welcome opportunity to take stock and to provide members of this Council with a basis to evaluate afterwards to what extent our previous decisions were implemented and to what extent we may need to take further action. On the other hand, this is also an opportune time to recall other motives we had in mind a year ago, to remember some of our more far-reaching aspirations and to reflect on how we can develop them further into practice. I shall come back to this point later on. As regards the state of Iraqi compliance with relevant binding decisions of this Council, you, Mr. President, have already given a useful comprehensive overview.”

    1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source

  12. “Mr, HOHENFELLNER (Austria): Quoting oneself can easily be perceived as odious, but sometimes it can also serve a useful purpose. In my very first statement in the Council on 14 February 1991, I underlined the paradigmatic importance of the way we deal with and finally resolve this conflict, not only for the future of the region but also for the concept of collective security and the role of the United Nations as a whole. The decisions taken by the Council almost a year ago - and I am referring here in particular to resolution 687 (1991) - have to be seen in their overall context. On the one hand, the Security Council laid down a number of obligations on Iraq, guided by "the need to be assured of Iraq's peaceful intentions in the light of its unlawful invasion and occupation of Kuwait", to quote from resolution 687 (1991).”

    1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source

  13. “Today an important step towards the implementation of the agreements on a comprehensive political settlement of the Cambodia conflict has been taken. After more than two decades of utmost suffering, the Cambodian people finally has the prospect of a better future in peace and democracy. That goal can be reached only with the cooperation of all Cambodians with UNTAC. We believe that the Supreme National Council, under the presidency of His Royal Highness Prince Norodom Sihanouk, is well aware of its historic responsibility. In concluding, I should like to express our appreciation to all those who have spared no effort to bring about a just and durable settlement to the Cambodia conflict, both on the political level and by practical deeds - such as the personnel of the United Nations Advance Mission in Cambodia, among them Austrians.”

    1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source

  14. “This operation emphasizes that the United Nations involvement in peace-keeping has outgrown by far the traditional mere interposition of "blue berets" between hostile armed forces. The increased trust in the United Nations brings about a stronger role and a more comprehensive involvement in the restoration and maintenance of peace. Austria has no doubt that the implementation of the resolution will be a most challenging endeavour, but we are convinced that, under the excellent leadership of Under-Secretary-General Yasushi Akashi, UNTAC will be most efficiently directed to overcome all difficulties. It will be up to the Member States to support UNTAC by bearing their responsibilities and, in particular, by meeting their financial obligations on time.”

    1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source

  15. “The unanimous adoption of resolution 748 (1992) a few minutes ago established the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC), the most comprehensive operation in the history of the United Nations. The considerable size of its personnel might seem impressive, but it only reflects the vast tasks that have to be carried out by the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia. The mandate includes aspects relating to human rights, the organization and conduct of free and fair general elections, civil administration, the maintenance of law and order, military arrangements, the repatriation and resettlement of refugees and displaced persons, and the rehabilitation of essential infrastructure.”

    1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source

  16. “We believe that action taken by the Security Council in this field should be guided by the principles enshrined in these conventions if a State consistently refuses to cooperate with the international community in this effective fight against terrorism.”

    1992-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3033 (1992) · source

  17. “Such terrorist acts strike at the very foundation of modern civilization and jeopardize friendly relations among States and, indeed, endanger their security. The perpetrators of these criminal acts must therefore be brought to justice, and it is now up to Libya to lend its full cooperation to this end. That is why Austria supported resolution 731 (1992). The intensified legal and practical cooperation of all States is essential and, indeed, indispensable for an effective fight against international terrorism. Austria has therefore become a party to all relevant international instruments against terrorism.”

    1992-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3033 (1992) · source

  18. “Austria firmly and unequivocally condemns all acts of terrorism and has always done so. Austria has consistently called on the international community - and in particular on the United Nations - to increase efforts to combat international terrorism. The resolution adopted by the Security Council today is an important step in this concerted action against the scourge of international terrorism. By condemning the terrorist attacks leading to the destruction of Pan Am flight 103 and UTA flight 772 and urging the Libyan Government to contribute to the elimination of international terrorism the Security Council has acted within its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    1992-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3033 (1992) · source