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1992-07-16

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1994-02-14

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1. “As a large troop contributor to UNPROFOR, and as one of the largest contributors to the humanitarian relief operations, my Government would like to emphasize this point. On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I reiterate our support for the Secretary-General's initiative and express my deep-felt sympathy for the children, women and men whose lives are endangered by war, hunger and the extreme living conditions in the former Yugoslavia. Their plight makes it incumbent upon all of us to support the peace process and to end this meaningless war.”

   1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336Resumption1 (1994) · source

2. “Norway associates itself with the decision by the North Atlantic Council taken on 9 February. There are limits to what the international community can accept in terms of human suffering before concrete action must be taken. It is ultimately the responsibility of the Secretary-General to decide on the steps that may be taken, as the overall political authority rests with the United Nations. Knowing that he can ultimately request air strikes, it is now up to the Secretary-General to monitor the Situation, and to build on this political signal in order to further the peace process. The decisions that have been taken demand strict respect for the safety of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) personnel and for the humanitarian relief workers throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

   1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336Resumption1 (1994) · source

3. “The recent tragic events in Sarajevo, resulting in the death of numerous innocent civilians, tell us that our common responsibility to reach a political solution in the former Yugoslavia is more obvious than ever. We reiterate our strong support for the negotiating process and for the two co-chairmen, Lord Owen and Thorvald Stoltenberg. There is no viable alternative to a negotiated settlement. The initiative by the Secretary-General, followed by the response of the North Atlantic Council on 9 February, must be regarded as part of a political strategy to induce the parties involved to reach peace through negotiations. It is a positive factor that the situation on the ground has improved since. The demobilization continues, but there are examples of breaches in the cease-fire that worry us.”

   1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336Resumption1 (1994) · source

4. “Let me say at the outset, Sir, that we are very glad to see you in the presidential chair of the Security Council. My Government strongly regrets that it has not yet been possible to achieve peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The situation is a deep political and human tragedy. We have seen naked aggression, and situations in which village has turned against village and where ethnocentrism has replaced tolerance. Fundamental principles of human rights and international humanitarian law have been violated, and continue to be violated. From a humanitarian point of view, the world community is deeply shocked at the number of dead and wounded, the more than 3 million refugees and the even larger number of innocent civilians who are now suffering through their second winter.”

   1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336Resumption1 (1994) · source

5. “Today we join others in calling on the parties to stop the hostilities, respect the cease-fire and commit themselves to a political settlement.”

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

6. “In a situation with an almost complete breakdown of trust, where the parties act on their worst suspicions, the rapid deployment of United Nations Observers on Bosnia''s borders is particularl: important and has our full support. The proposed strengthening of sanctions is a clear message to all those involved in contraband activities that the breaking of the United. Nations-imposed sanctions will not be tolerated by the world community, The draft resolution before the Council represents an important step to ensure effective implementation of the sanctions. Its unanimous adoption by this Council would be a timely message to all those who bear responsibility for the present tragedy in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

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

7. “Let me also draw attention to the report of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe under the so-called Moscow Hunan Dimension Mechanism Mission to Croatia, and the proposal that a committee of experts from interested States be convened as soon as possible in order to prepare a draft treaty establishing an international ad hoc tribunal for certain crimes committed in the former Yugoslavia. We commend this proposal to the international community for appropriate action. Our efforts in connection with the registration and documentation of violations of human rights must be expedited, 'There should be no doubt that we are all working energetically together to secure respect for human rights and international humanitarian law.”

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

8. “Meeting the basic needs of refugees in Bosnia and Hertegovina serves a double purpose, in that it also acts as a barrier to the anfamous practice of "ethnic cleansing". We are deeply concerned about the human-rights situation in Boania and Herzegovina. In her address to the General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Brundtland calied for the establishment of an international tribunal to vunish all those respons.ble for war crimes. Security Council resolution 780 (1992), providing for the establishment of an impartial Commission of Experts, is an important step in this context. This initiative should be followed up and supplemented. We commend Lord Owen's proposal to bring the Council of Europe in to exercise international judicial control of respect for human rights and a future constitution for Bosnia and Herzegovins.”

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

9. “No attempt to redraw existing borders by means of force must be yermitted, and an administrative redivision along purely ethnic lines resulting from "ethnic cleansing" must be avoided. The Muslim population of Bosnia and Herzegovina today faces a critical security and supply situation. The tragic flood of refugees and displaced persons poses a challenge to the international community as a whole. We must do our utmost to assist them in terms of both humanitarian aid and security. This is of particular importance in connection with the approaching winter in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the human suffering which might follow. It is vitally important thet the Office of the Ynited Nations High Commissioner for fefugees be given the necessary support.”

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

10. “It is our firm conviction that the implementation of the London Agreement and the ongoing Geneva International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia under the mos: able leadership of its Co-Chairmen, Cyrus Vance and Lord Owen, with its broad-based approach, represents the best and perhaps the last chance to settle the conflict by political means. It must continue to have our wholehearted support. We would also stress that all parties to the conflict share responsibility for establishing peace if the Geneva process is to succeed. We must encourage the forces of moderation in all camps and those willing and able to look ahead and take responsibility for finding a peaceful solution.”

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

11. “Mr. HUSLID (Norway) (interpretation from French): Mr. President, I extend to you my greetings and congratulations. (apoke in English) The atrocities committed against the civilian population in Bosnia and Herzegovina call for our unanimous condemnation. We strongly support the call for an immediate cessation of all hostilities. It is necessary to continue to search for a political solution and to act jointly in tho spirit of aolidarity. The continuing involvement of the Security Council emphasizes the grave concern of the world community and the need for a peaceful negotiated settlement. The principal tools in our efforts will be the sanctions imposed by the Security Council, along with persuasion and mediation.”

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

12. “Today we join others in calling cn the parties to stop the hostilities, respect the cease-fire and commit themselves to a political settlement.”

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

13. “In a situation with an almost complete breakdown of trust, where the parties act on their worst suspicions, the rapid deployment of United Nations observers on Bosnia's borders is particularly important and has our fu'l support. The proposed strengthening of sanctions is a clear message to all those involved in contraband activities that the breaking of the United. Nations-~imposed sanctions will not be tolerated by the world community. The draft resolution before the Council represents an important step to ensure effective implementation of the sanctions. Its unanimous adoption by this Council would be a timely message to all those who bear responsibility for the present tragedy in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

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

14. “Let me also draw attention to the report of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe under the so-called Moscow Human Dimension Mechanism Mission to Croatia, and the proposal that a committee of experts from interested States be convened as soon as possible in order to prepare a draft treaty establishing an international ad hoc tribunal for certain crimes committed in the former Yugoslavia. We commend this proposal to the international community for appropriate action. Our efforts in connection with the registration and documentation of violations of human rights must be expedited. 'There should be no doubt that we are all working energetically together to secure respect for human rights and international humanitarian law.”

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

15. “Meeting the basic needs of refugees in Bosnia and Herzegov'na serves a double purpose, in that it also acts as a barrier to the infamous practice of "ethnic cleansing". We are deeply concerned about the human-rights situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In her address to the General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Brundtland called for the establishment of an international tribunal to punish all those respons.ble for war crimes. Security Council resolution 780 (1992), providing for the establishment of an impartial Commission of Experts, is an important step in this context. This initiative should be followed up and supplemented. We commend Lord Owen's proposal to bring the Council of Europe in to exercise international judicial control of respect for human rights and a future constitution for Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

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

16. “No attempt to redraw existing borders by means of force must be permitted, and an administrative redivision along purely ethnic lines resulting frum "ethnic cleansing" must be avoided. The Muslim population of Bosnia and Herzegovina today faces a critical security and supply situation. The tragic flood of refugees and displaced persons poses a challenge to the international community as a whole. We must do our utmost to assist them in terms of both humanitarian aid and security. This is of particular importance in connection with the approaching winter in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the human suffering which might follow. It is vitally important that the Office of the United Nazions Higl Conuaissioner for Refugees be given the necessary support.”

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

17. “It is our firm conviction that the implementation of the London Agreement and the ongoing Geneva International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia under the most able leadership of its Co-Chairmen, Cyrus Vance and Lord Owen, with its broad-based approach, represents the best and perhaps the last chance to settle the conflict by political means. It must continue to have our wholehearted support. We would also stress that all parties to the conflict share responsibility for establishing peace if the Geneva process is to succeed. We must encourage the forces of moderation in all camps and those willing and able to look ahead and take responsibility for finding a peaceful solution.”

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

18. “Mr. HUSLID (Norway) (interpretation trom French): Mr. President, I extend to you my greetings and congratulations, (spoke in English) The atrocities committed against the civilian population in Bosnia and Herzegovina call for our unanimous condemnation. We strongly support the call for an immediate cessation of all hostilities. It is necessary to continue to search for a political solution and to act jointly in the spirit of solidarity. The continuing involvement of the Security Council emphasizes the grave concern of the world community and the need for a peaceful negotiated settlement. The principal tools in our efforts will be the sanctions imposed by the Security Council, along with persuasion and mediation.”

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

19. “As has been indicated by Foreign Minister Stoltenberg, Norway is ready to participate in and contribute actively to any such mechanism. The international community clearly has a responsibility in building the peace and preventing hostilities. Against the background of the Secretary-General's recent report "An Agenda for Peace", Norway firmly believes that the situation in South Africa now requires a concerted international initiative. Every effort must be made to Support the process towards the transformation of South Africa into a united, democratic and non-racial society. Indeed, the unique Opportunity which is now before us must not and cannot be lost.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

20. “In particular, Norway calls on the South African Government to take all necessary measures immediately to protect the lives and property of all South Africans. The prospects for the whole country will indeed be gloomy 4£ the fighting does not stop and the talks are not resumed soon. We have noted the proposals made during these meetings and the prior consultations, including the draft resolution which is before the Council. Norway favors direct involvement of the United Nations jn the current situation. This could be in the form of an international mechanism agreeable to all parties, and should result from close consultations based on fact-finding by the Secretary-General and his proposed special representative.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

21. “I am grateful for this opportunity to state my Government's view on the critical situation in South Africa. Given the lateness of the hour, I shall try to do so as briefly as possible. Norway condemns the eruptions of violence that have taken place in South Africa. We are deeply concerned that the tragic cycle of violence will have dire consequences for the whole negotiating process and the democratization of South Africa. The recent massacre jin Boipatong has tragically reminded us of those dangers. It is against this background that Norway calls on all parties to cease the violence immediately. Restraint must be shown in order to facilitate the resumption of the talks that were recently suspended.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source