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Jerandi

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first: 2000-03-13
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“This situation requires that the international community take the necessary action to help the Angolan authorities in their efforts to resettle displaced persons in secure areas. Despite its natural and human resources, Angola today has been reduced to poverty and destitution. According to the report of the Secretary-General, poverty has become endemic, with some 78 per cent of the rural population and 40 per cent of urban dwellers living below the poverty line. We hope that the return to stability in those areas now under the control of the Government will allow for a tangible amelioration of the economic and social situation and for an improved standard of living for the population.”
2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178 (2000) · source
“Particular attention should also be given to the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of child soldiers as well as to the special needs of the large number of children who are victims of mine injuries. The Secretary-General in his report has emphasized the precarious nature of the humanitarian situation due to the increased number of people requiring food assistance. The climate of insecurity that prevails among various regions owing to the guerrilla activities of UNITA has considerably reduced the volume of that assistance as well as the access of humanitarian organizations to the affected populations. We are likewise concerned by the number of displaced persons, which is estimated at 2.5 million, approximately 20 per cent of the total population of Angola.”
2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178 (2000) · source
“We also consider that the devising of a creative plan for the respect of basic rights, particularly as regards the setting up of an effective justice system, is of crucial importance at a time when the State is extending its administration to regions that have recently been taken back from UNITA. The situation of children in general, and in particular that of child soldiers, is one of the most tragic aspects of the Angolan conflict. We would like to echo the appeal of the Secretary-General requesting the international community to take a coordinated and sustained approach throughout Angola in order to increase the level of protection for war-affected children.”
2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178 (2000) · source
“The report of the Secretary-General confirms the importance of a United Nations presence in Angola and the usefulness of the work done by the United Nations Office in Angola. The presence of the United Nations is likely to contribute significantly to promoting peace and to bringing about national reconciliation as well as respect for human rights and security in the region. In this connection, we would like to welcome the fact that the Human Rights Division of the United Nations Office in Angola has intensified its efforts, in close cooperation with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to support programmes that approach human rights as an essential component of a lasting peace.”
2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178 (2000) · source
“New initiatives by opposition parties, religious leaders and various representatives of civil society to bring about peace and national reconciliation in Angola are a reflection of the desire of Angolan society to put an end to the conflict, which has taken hostage not only the civilian population but also the entire future of the country and the subregion. We welcome these initiatives as well as the efforts that have been made to promote a negotiated peace. We are gratified also at the renewed commitment of President dos Santos with respect to the Lusaka Protocol, which we believe continues to be the foundation of a political solution in Angola. We also welcome his readiness to forgive UNITA rebels who renounce war.”
2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178 (2000) · source
“Savimbi's UNITA is continuing with its destabilizing activities, thereby causing an increase in the total number of refugees and displaced persons and heightening tensions with Namibia and Zambia. In this connection, we welcome the fact that an agreement has been reached between Angola and Zambia to establish a Joint Verification Team to investigate charges of border violations, which should help to reduce tensions between the two countries. The Angolan people have suffered greatly from this war, which has been going on for far too long.”
2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178 (2000) · source
“Mr. Ben Mustapha (Tunisia) (spoke in French): Madam President, I should like to express our deep appreciation to you for convening this public meeting to consider the question of Angola. I should also like to thank Professor Gambari for his excellent report on the situation in Angola, and to welcome Mr. Albino Malungo. Although a certain degree of stability has been noted in several regions of the country where the authority of the State has been restored, the political, security, economic and humanitarian situation prevailing in Angola continues to be a major source of concern. As the Secretary-General indicates in his report, the absence of dialogue has continued to create an unstable political and military situation in Angola. While continuing to refuse to disarm its troops and to respect its commitments to the Lusaka Protocol, Mr.”
2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178 (2000) · source
“While we reaffirm the importance of the Security Council's current study of sanctions in general, it is highly desirable that we respond urgently to the alarming plight of children in countries targeted by sanctions. In this regard, we endorse the Secretary-General's recommendation that, before sanctions are imposed, the Security Council should assess their impact on the civilian population, and children in particular, both in the targeted countries and in neighbouring and third countries. In conclusion, we remain convinced that finding a remedy to this situation will require concerted, common, coordinated and sustained action. That action will be crowned by the desired success only if adequate resources are mobilized. We appeal to the international community to give the necessary priority to assistance in this area.”
2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176 (2000) · source
“The need to fulfil those commitments is part of the framework of respect for the rules of humanitarian law, which were rightly developed to be used in times of war. In this regard, measures could be considered to exert pressure on the parties to an armed conflict to oblige them to fulfil their commitments, particularly vis-a-vis children, including the suspension of all assistance to parties to an armed conflict who violate the fundamental rights of children, public condemnation of such acts and the imposition of sanctions on those who profit from ongoing conflicts. The second aspect of concern to my delegation relates to the effects of sanctions resulting from conflicts and which seriously affect that fragile component of society - children.”
2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176 (2000) · source
“In this connection, my delegation would like to pay tribute to the Council's commitment, as expressed in its resolutions and in particular resolution 1261 (1999), which recognizes the effects of the situation of children in conflict on international peace and security. That commitment is reflected today in our continued discussion of this issue, and we are certain that the debate will culminate in the adoption of an appropriate decision. I should like now to comment on certain aspects of the question on which specific measures could be envisaged. First and foremost, there are the aspects relating to a question of principle, namely compliance by the parties to an armed conflict with their commitments not to target civilians, including children, and not to impede or block access to or delivery of humanitarian aid and assistance.”
2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176 (2000) · source
“Given this situation, whose gravity is comprehensively illustrated by the Secretary-General in his report and confirmed by UNICEF and other United Nations agencies, we cannot confine ourselves to a theoretical discussion whose sole purpose would be to express our frustration and indignation. This discussion should aim to produce results. We must take this opportunity to fulfil our collective responsibility, which, in our opinion, is to devise practical measures, accompanied by implementation, monitoring and follow-up mechanisms. In this regard, we believe that the primary responsibility in this field lies with the United Nations and the Security Council.”
2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176 (2000) · source
“In recent years a tremendous amount has been done to promote the cause of children and to protect them and safeguard their rights during and after conflicts, in particular by strengthening the legal framework in this area and by organizing humanitarian and other activities in the field. However, despite the undeniable progress that has been achieved at both the legal and institutional levels, the situation on the ground is still extremely disquieting. The horrifying record of children victimized and targeted by atrocities perpetrated in times of war and armed conflict is eloquent testimony to that fact.”
2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176 (2000) · source
“Mr. Jerandi (Tunisia) (spoke in French): Let me at the outset thank you, Madam President, for giving us this opportunity once again to consider the question of children affected by armed conflict, in particular in the light of the report of the Secretary-General, which is replete with useful information and relevant recommendations. I wish also to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the commendable work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Olara Otunnu, who has devoted himself tirelessly to promoting the cause of children in situations of armed conflict and that of all actors in this field. I should like also to thank Ms. Bellamy, the Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), for her clear and lucid presentation of UNICEF's continued, unremitting and laudable efforts to assist children.”
2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176 (2000) · source
“I would like to recall the positive role being played by moderate parties that have decided to work with UNMIK to achieve a better future for the entire region.”
2000-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4171 (2000) · source
“We reiterate here our support for the nomination of a special envoy for missing persons. It is also important to note that the economic situation in Kosovo continues to improve. Economic prosperity will promote stability and social well-being. In this respect we feel that UNMIK must play a leading role in restoring confidence among investors in the future of this region. We cannot overemphasize the need to promote a culture of peace, tolerance and multi-ethnic peaceful coexistence as the foundation for any lasting solution, not only for Kosovo, but for the entire region of the Balkans. Lastly, I would like once again to pay tribute to the United Nations Mission in Kosovo and to the dedication of its staff, as well as to all those who are active in the field.”
2000-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4171 (2000) · source
“We appreciate the work being done by those countries that are actively participating in the demining operation, and we urge the international community to support the efforts of UNMIK and of the Kosovo Force (KFOR) in this area, so that the minefields that remain in Kosovo can be completely cleared. We have already spoken on the question of the detainees and displaced persons. For us this is a constant source of concern. The inhabitants of Kosovo cannot become reconciled with one another if this question is not definitively resolved. An investigation should be carried out regarding disappeared and missing persons so as to learn what has happened to them. So long as this wound is not healed, it will be difficult to establish a truly multi-ethnic Kosovo.”
2000-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4171 (2000) · source
“These things are to be condemned, and the authors of such acts should be prosecuted so as not to be allowed to act with impunity. I would also like to address the question of the organization of the municipal elections. We think this is a decisive stage that should make it possible for the minorities to be represented in the municipal councils and in the decision-making bodies, and thus help establish the principles of multi-ethnic peaceful coexistence. We hope that the electoral campaign will focus on the future of the region and on the protection of minorities. We will follow with interest the registration process and the establishment of electoral lists. The United Nations Mission should give priority to the issue of demining.”
2000-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4171 (2000) · source
“The critical emergency phase in Kosovo has passed without major incident. The number of refugees and displaced persons returning to Kosovo has reached 900,000, and basic social services have been restored and are functioning better, promoting a return to normalcy. These grounds for hope, however, should not hide the often tragic reality in Kosovo and the tense relations among the communities. We would like here to express our concern about the wave of violence targeting the United Nations Mission and other international organizations that are coming to the aid of the inhabitants of this region. This wave of violence is unacceptable and is jeopardizing the joint efforts of the international community, as is the ethnic violence spurred by hatred and intolerance and directed at minorities.”
2000-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4171 (2000) · source
“Mr. Jerandi (Tunisia) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank you, Madam President, for having convened this open meeting and to thank Mr. Annabi for the exhaustive statement he has just made to us. Not long ago, on the occasion of the first anniversary of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), the Council focused in detail on the evolution of the situation. At that time, in the light of the report of the Secretary-General and the statement of his Special Representative, the Council conducted a minute analysis of the situation. The situation has certainly improved, but it remains fragile and unstable. Like other delegations we feel that this was an interim report and that it behoves the international community to continue to track the situation steadily and periodically.”
2000-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4171 (2000) · source
“We believe this support can be a catalyst for all the parties in East Timor to begin a new phase that will lead to the establishment of a Timorese administration and ensure lasting development for that country. Finally, it is our hope that the forthcoming talks to be held on 28 and 29 June between UNTAET and the Indonesian Government will make it possible for the two parties to find solutions to various outstanding issues and consolidate the results that have been achieved.”
2000-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4165 (2000) · source
“Vieira de Mello's talks with the Indonesian President in Jakarta are evidence of the goodwill of the parties to speed up the return of refugees to East Timor. In this connection, we are gratified by the decision taken by UNTAET in cooperation with the Government of West Timor and the Consultative Council of East Timor to begin a new repatriation operation for the 120,000 refugees still in camps in West Timor. The donors' conference held in Lisbon last week was a very important event for the East Timorese. In this context, we welcome the international community's financial support for East Timor, which has once again been renewed and strengthens the political support that has already been extended.”
2000-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4165 (2000) · source
“Attacks against United Nations personnel and sites continue, a factor that disrupts UNTAET's efforts to guarantee stability and re-establish confidence among all the parties. We have emphasized on many occasions the important role of humanitarian organizations in East Timor. We have also called for their capacity to be strengthened and for them to be assured of favourable conditions to carry out their duties. Nevertheless, it is regrettable that the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other organizations have suspended their activities in three East Timorese refugee camps. It must be recognized that Mr. Vieira de Mello's efforts, and the determination of the Government of Indonesia to cooperate with UNTAET, continue to be consolidated. The visit of the Governor of West Timor to East Timor and Mr.”
2000-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4165 (2000) · source
“Mr. Jerandi (Tunisia) (spoke in French): We join other members of the Security Council in thanking Mr. Vieira de Mello for his comprehensive and clear statement on the development of the situation in East Timor since his last visit, on 2 February. We are pleased to note that, thanks to the efforts of Mr. Vieira de Mello and his team, the situation on the ground since the last meeting has greatly evolved in a positive direction. Their efforts deserve to be acknowledged here. The concrete results achieved, and the strengthening of relations between the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) and the Indonesian Government, on the one hand, and among the Timorese themselves, on the other, is but further proof of the favourable overall climate prevailing on the ground.”
2000-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4165 (2000) · source
“Members will agree that this is of great importance for the future of the Balkans region and for peaceful coexistence among all communities.”
2000-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4161 (2000) · source
“We consider that the practical problems and difficulties described so clearly by the Expert Group and by the members of the Tribunal deserve consideration. Procedural constraints and difficulties relating to reducing the duration of trials are acute questions. We consider that the judges' plan to improve the functioning of the Tribunal should be studied in depth by the competent bodies. Here, we support the French proposal to establish an informal Security Council working group which would receive contributions by States Members of the United Nations in the context of a discussion of ways to enhance the effectiveness of the International Tribunal. Let me stress the link between justice and reconciliation.”
2000-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4161 (2000) · source
“Mr. Jerandi (Tunisia) (spoke in French): I wish first to thank the President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), Judge Claude Jorda, for his clear briefing and for the useful information he provided to members of the Security Council on the important subject of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. We have carefully examined the report and the recommendations of the Expert Group to Conduct a Review of the Effective Operation and Functioning of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. We have also taken note of the proposals offered by the judges of the ICTY, which relate to the situation and the future prospects of the Tribunal. We have some preliminary comments in that connection.”
2000-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4161 (2000) · source
“The full cooperation of all parties is a condition for the success of this operation, and we therefore call on the parties to cooperate further with UNMIBH. We are aware of the seriousness of the obstacles hampering the smooth implementation of UNMIBH's mandate. But those obstacles should not discourage us from continuing our efforts to make a better future for all the inhabitants of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The international community should support the tangible results achieved by UNMIBH and renew its mandate.”
2000-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4154 (2000) · source
“It therefore seems to us that it is important to work towards establishing a unified and multi-ethnic university in Bosnia and Herzegovina where young people can learn to live together and to coexist despite their differences. In order to consolidate peace we need to give Bosnia and Herzegovina a major political plan to which all parties will adhere. The Stability Pact being put forward by the European Union is an interesting platform for making this project a reality. My delegation believes that economic vitality should be strengthened in the region in order to attain this goal. It is clear that when the parties have shown that they want to cooperate with the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, important results have been attained.”
2000-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4154 (2000) · source
“The return of refugees and displaced persons is a major concern in implementing the Peace Agreements in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ensuring the security and well-being of all refugees, particularly minorities, is also a major responsibility. We welcome the massive return of refugees, who should have the support of actors on the ground. We stress the very positive role played in that regard by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. In order to give peace a solid foundation it is necessary to base that peace on the moral values of tolerance and respect for others' differences. In this connection, we think schools should play a primary role in educating future generations.”
2000-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4154 (2000) · source
“It is not merely a question of ensuring respect for the law and promoting social harmony, but also one of combating the scourges of drugs and organized crime. At this point, I would like to welcome the cooperation between UNMIBH and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the preparation of the report currently under way, which we eagerly await. We welcome the results attained by UNMIBH in the past year. The establishment of the State Border Service and the integration of the Ministry of the Interior in canton 7 attest once again to the importance of the results achieved. In the same canton, we also take note of some equally important progress, namely, the appointment ofjudges from different ethnic groups. An independent and impartial judiciary is a guarantee of equality for defendants and of lasting social harmony.”
2000-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4154 (2000) · source
“These elections call for the international community to continue its effort and to support the parties that have chosen to cooperate with UNMIBH to attain the goals set for the restoration of lasting peace and the establishment of a democratic and multi-ethnic State. Progress made in registering police personnel, as well as the representation of minorities within the police force, should be commended. The agreement on the voluntary transfer of police officers wishing to return to their former duty stations significantly improves the prospects for creating a multi-ethnic police force. We are convinced, however, that these efforts are inadequate and that we need to strengthen efforts in these areas. The role ofthe police at this crucial stage is more than obvious.”
2000-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4154 (2000) · source
“The Secretary-General's report on the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) is instructive in several respects. It informs us on developments in the situation, which on the whole are positive. UNMIBH's five priority areas of action have all, to varying degrees, seen positive developments towards the objective of consolidating peace in the region. The municipal elections, held on 8 April 2000 without any major incident or disruptions and with a relatively high rate of participation, were in our view, another test demonstrating the determination of the people to move towards coexistence.”
2000-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4154 (2000) · source
“Mr. Jerandi (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): First, I wish to express sincere condolences on the passing of President Hafez Al-Assad of Syria. This was an immense loss not only for Syria, but also for the Arab world as a whole because Mr. Al-Assad had great personal qualities and did so much for the cause of the Middle East and the Arab cause. For 25 years he worked tirelessly and generously for his nation and his people. May God receive him in his mercy. (spoke in French) Thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I also wish to express our appreciation to Mr. Jacques Paul Klein, Special Representative and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina for all his work.”
2000-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4154 (2000) · source
“We attach particular importance to this post-conflict phase, for the situation in Tajikistan remains fragile because of domestic and external factors alike, which can be a source of instability and the resurgence of violence. We urge all the parties to persevere to ensure that the gains made since 1993 are consolidated within the framework of the new United Nations office, which will work for the consolidation of peace and the social and economic restoration of Tajikistan.”
2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source
“In particular, we wish to thank the officials and staff of UNMOT, military and civilian alike, who often worked in extremely difficult and dangerous conditions with the assistance of others, such as the Contact Group of Guarantor States and International Organizations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe mission and the Commonwealth of Independent States collective peacekeeping forces. In that context, we pay homage to the memory of those who fell in the service of peace in Tajikistan. With the withdrawal of UNMOT and the expiration of its mandate on 15 May 2000, the support of the international community will be extremely important and remain indispensable if Tajikistan is to continue on the path of peace and national reconciliation.”
2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source
“Despite the repeated crises that threatened the process, this determination allowed the conclusion of a series of agreements, crowned by the signing of the General Agreement of 1997. While noting with satisfaction the highly important role of the United Nations in the comprehensive implementation of the main provisions of the General Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and National Accord in Tajikistan, I should like to pay due tribute to the various protagonists who participated, either on site or at a distance, in the peace process in Tajikistan and its consolidation.”
2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source
“Mr. Jerandi (Tunisia) (spoke in French): The exhaustive report which has just been presented to us by Mr. Petrov, Special Representative of the Secretary- General - whom we wish to thank, along with all the members of the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT), for their efforts - marks the last of a series devoted to the situation in Tajikistan and the activities of UNMOT. I take this opportunity to associate myself with preceding delegations in welcoming the successful culmination of the peace process in Tajikistan. The success of this process was the result of the will demonstrated by the Tajik parties. We hail their resolve to overcome the obstacles they encountered throughout this period.”
2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source
“We must apply the lessons learned from that experience to the handling of the Sierra Leone crisis. That crisis must also cause us to reflect in depth on peacekeeping and international security in general. We must also consider the human and financial problems raised, along with the question of the correct approach to each operation, to ensure the success of United Nations peacekeeping operations and to prevent harmful setbacks. The present situation has brought far too much suffering to the people of Sierra Leone; they expect full support from the international community. The international community must not abandon them.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source
“We must, without further delay, strengthen the mandate of UNAMSIL and reinforce its troops, authorizing the use of ECOWAS troops as soon as possible; the mandate must include a peacemaking dimension. For effective implementation, sufficient equipment and appropriate financial and logistical support must also be given to the peacekeeping force, which would of course be under UNAMSIL command. Given the urgency of the situation, it remains crucially important that all detainees be released immediately and unconditionally and that the additional troops made available to UNAMSIL by Bangladesh, India and Jordan be deployed rapidly; Africa thanks those countries most sincerely. The crisis in Sierra Leone stirs up sore memories of United Nations experience elsewhere in Africa.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source
“We believe that these recommendations are an appropriate response to the current crisis, which hangs so heavily over the future of Sierra Leone, and that they merit Security Council support with a view to responding in a manner commensurate with the gravity of the crisis, which could further deteriorate at any moment. The Security Council must face up to the situation decisively; it must emerge with its credibility strengthened. The international community must demonstrate even greater solidarity with the Government and the people of Sierra Leone to ensure peace, progress and democracy in that country and to provide the United Nations with the resources needed to discharge its mandate.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source
“These actions must not go unpunished; the amnesty specified in the Peace Agreement must be revisited, given the unacceptable acts perpetrated by the RUF and the unacceptable conduct of its leader, Mr. Sankoh, who has acted against peace and has thus barred his own people from relief from the suffering they have been facing for so long. I reiterate my country's full support for the Lorne Agreement, and for United Nations efforts, regional efforts by ECOWAS and international efforts aimed at getting the peace process back on track. In that connection, my delegation fully endorses the conclusions, decisions and recommendations of the summit of ECOWAS heads of State, who met on 9 May at Abuja concerning the Lome Agreement on Sierra Leone.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source
“I wish also to pay tribute to the soldiers who have given their lives for peace, and to convey the condolences of the Government and the people of Tunisia to the Governments and the families of those who have been killed in so cowardly a way. Further, my Government thanks those who have contributed troops in Sierra Leone, and the troops of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) and of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Monitoring Group (ECOMOG), who continue to face a tense situation. Tunisia strongly condemns the actions of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) and of its leader, Mr. Foday Sankoh, in deliberate violation of the Lome Peace Agreement, an agreement they freely signed.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source
“Mr. Jerandi (Tunisia) (spoke in French): Mr. President, I wish at the outset to thank you for convening this emergency meeting and for your speedy response to the request from the African group that the meeting be held forthwith. We feel certain that this debate will enable us to hear the ideas of many Members of the Organization about how to react most effectively to the dreadful crisis in Sierra Leone, which could at any moment deteriorate further and drift beyond control. We are sincerely grateful to the Secretary-General for his intensive efforts and for the important statement he made here this evening.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source
“The psychological importance of this contribution, with its powerful symbolic potential, cannot fail to benefit the image of a Bosnia and Herzegovina that is multi-ethnic and prosperous, and by extension that of the entire Balkan region. Clearly, the commitment of the international community, the international financial institutions and the donors is a priority to which due attention should be given. There is no doubt that lasting peace can be established only if it has an equally lasting economic and social basis.”
2000-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4136 (2000) · source
“The international community must support UNMIBH efforts to ensure the success of the judicial reform that is under way. Here, impartial and trustworthy justice will be of particular importance in consolidating a State based on the rule of law and in rejecting a culture of impunity. We note that despite encouraging progress the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina remains precarious. Questions of the return of refugees and displaced persons and of the lack of security are reasons for concern, requiring firm commitment on the part of the international community. In that connection, we note the activities of United Nations bodies in various spheres. I welcome the initiative to set up a Bosnia and Herzegovina police contingent for a United Nations peacekeeping operation.”
2000-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4136 (2000) · source
“The notable success of multi-ethnic parties shows, in our view, that ethnic parity is gaining ground. Tunisia welcomes the steps taken by UNMIBH in police restructuring, including through the creation of the Law Enforcement Personnel Registry and of the inter-entity Ministerial Consultative Meeting on Police Matters, and through the integration of specialized police forces. All these important reforms will change the ethnic composition of the entire police force and will help strengthen integration. Such steps are particularly crucial because they will help strengthen national identity, which is the only way to mobilize parties around a common goal. My country is particularly interested in the way in which the judicial system is developing.”
2000-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4136 (2000) · source
“Mr. Jerandi (Tunisia) (spoke in French): The delegation of Tunisia takes note of the reports of the Secretary-General and of the High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We thank them for their efforts and for the excellent quality of the documents before us. The reports refer to significant progress in the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH). Despite obstructionist manoeuvring and delays in the complete implementation of the mandate, the situation has continued slowly but surely to evolve. Let me make some comments on the two reports. It deserves to be noted with satisfaction that municipal elections under the rules of the Provisional Election Commission took place in April without major incident.”
2000-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4136 (2000) · source
“We congratulate the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) on the initiatives it has undertaken in various areas through Mr. Vieira de Mello's know-how, particularly in creating an environment favourable to investment and in setting up micro-projects to create employment. The entire political process in Timor in fact depends on the solidity of the financial institutions. In this connection, we think that United Nations and World Bank disbursements should take place quickly given the importance of funds in preventing an increase in social tensions. My delegation believes that particular importance should be given to this aspect.”
2000-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4133 (2000) · source
“Mr. J erandi (Tunisia) (spoke in F rench): I would first of all like to thank Mr. Annabi for his comprehensive presentation. It seems clear that, despite some remaining difficulties, the security situation is generally becoming more stable, particularly with the decrease in militia activity. We would like to underscore the goodwill displayed by the Indonesian Government in its cooperation with the United Nations, and the assistance it is providing for the return of refugees as a result of the memorandum of understanding it signed on refugee returns and border security issues. The assistance of the international community in this area is very important. It is also equally helpful in reconstruction and in creating an economic environment conducive to the return to normalcy.”
2000-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4133 (2000) · source
“These will undoubtedly serve as a benchmark when future peacekeeping challenges arise. Today's review in no way detracts from the valour, the courage and the sense of duty of the members of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR), including Tunisian Blue Helmets, who on instructions from the Tunisian Government stood their ground during the terrible weeks of the genocide. The report of the Independent Inquiry refers to this, and commends it. As the Independent Inquiry notes, some measures have been taken in recent years to enhance the capacity of the United Nations to respond to conflicts and to avoid some the mistakes made in Rwanda. But additional measures are needed to strengthen the capacity of the Organization to prevent future disasters.”
2000-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4127 (2000) · source