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1. “"The Security Council considers the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian assistance to be a crucial factor in the overall security and stability of Somalia. In this respect, the closure of Mogadishu main seaport and other transportation facilities severely aggravates the present situation and poses a potential major impediment to future emergency deliveries. The Council calls upon the Somali parties and factions to open those facilities unconditionally. "The Security Council reminds all States of their obligation to implement fully the general and complete embargo imposed by paragraph 5 of resolution 733 (1992) on all deliveries of weapons and military equipment to Somalia. In this respect it calls on all States to refrain from any actions which might exacerbate the situation in Somalia.”

   1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3620 (1996) · source

2. “The Council condemns the harassment, beatings, abduction and killings of personnel of international humanitarian organizations, and underlines the responsibility of all parties in Somalia for ensuring the safety and security of humanitarian and other international personnel. This atmosphere of insecurity has regrettably forced the United Nations agencies to relocate international personnel thus hindering the smooth delivery of much needed humanitarian assistance. "The Security Council commends the valiant efforts of United Nations and international humanitarian agencies and their Somali personnel for the courage and determination to render assistance to the people of Somalia. The Council encourages Member States to continue to provide humanitarian assistance in order to avoid a further deterioration of the current situation.”

   1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3620 (1996) · source

3. “In this respect, the Council urges the leaders of Somali factions to reject violence and place the interests of the country and people above their personal differences and political ambitions. "The Security Council also welcomes and supports the Secretary-General's intention to maintain the United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS). It stresses the importance of its maintaining close cooperation with the regional organizations, monitoring developments in Somalia and continuing contacts with Somali factions. It looks forward to the return of the United Nations Political Office for Somalia to Somalia as soon as circumstances permit. "The Security Council expresses deep concern at the continuing conflict. The resulting insecurity, banditry and general lawlessness increase the suffering of the civilian population.”

   1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3620 (1996) · source

4. “It calls upon all Somali political leaders and parties to return to an inclusive process of consultation and negotiation aimed at national reconciliation leading to the establishment of a broad-based national government. "The Security Council welcomes with appreciation the efforts of the Organization of African Unity, the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the League of Arab States, the European Union and neighbouring States in promoting national dialogue in the search for a solution to the Somali crisis. These efforts demonstrate the commitment of the international community not to abandon the people of Somalia. It reaffirms that the people of Somalia bear ultimate responsibility for achieving national reconciliation and restoring peace.”

   1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3620 (1996) · source

5. “The situation in Somalia Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia (S/1996/42) The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in the course of its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia, document S/ 1996/42. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council has considered the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia dated 19 January 1996 (S/1996/42) and is deeply concerned about the absence of any credible progress towards national reconciliation.”

   1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3620 (1996) · source

6. “On behalf of the members of the Security Council, I should like to express profound shock and sorrow at the recent passing of the King of the Kingdom of Lesotho, His Majesty King Moshoeshoe II. King Moshoeshoe II was dedicated to the cause of international peace and security and played an important role in the quest for stability and development in southern Africa. I request the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the United Nations to convey to the Government and people of Lesotho and to the bereaved family the Council's profound condolences. I now invite the members of the Council to rise and observe a minute of silence in tribute to the memory of the late King of the Kingdom of Lesotho. The members of the Security Council observed a minute of silence. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

   1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3620 (1996) · source

7. “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 5.55 pm.”

   1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source

8. “It is a simple truth, but one which bears restating, that if United Nations peace-keepers are to be able to carry out effectively and in safety the mandates we have just given them, they must be able to count on the parties' full cooperation. There can be no justification whatsoever for any resort to military means, whether to accelerate or to frustrate implementation of the commitments they have made. This Council will monitor the progress of implementation of the Basic Agreement closely, not least in the light of past failures by those concerned to live up to their undertakings. Successful implementation will be key to opening the way for Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to play a fuller part in the European family of nations. I resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no further speakers on my list.”

   1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source

9. “The British Government expresses its appreciation to those countries which have already confirmed their willingness to make troops available for this operation, and we hope that other Member States will follow suit. The British Government also supports the decision to continue the presence of United Nations observers on the Prevlaka peninsula to monitor its demilitarization. Their presence has helped contain and reduce tension and open the way for Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to settle their differences peacefully. We look to the Croatian and Yugoslav Governments to redouble their efforts towards that end.”

   1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source

10. “The fact that the Basic Agreement exists at all is a testimony to this Council's efforts, and we salute the dedication and patience of the negotiators who helped to bring it about. It is on the basis of that Agreement, and in the light of the commitment of all concerned to its early and peaceful implementation, that this Council has decided to send United Nations peace-keepers to Eastern Slavonia. We now need to work for the earliest possible deployment of the United Nations Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium (UNTAES) in order to allow the development of mutual confidence between the communities and the full implementation of the Agreement.”

    1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source

11. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Kingdom. The adoption of these two resolutions, which the United Kingdom welcomes, is a further demonstration of the international community's willingness to support efforts by those in the Balkan region to settle their differences peacefully. Those efforts must succeed if a lasting and durable peace is to be established. Over the last four years this Council has sought to facilitate the emergence of such a peace. It has from the start worked to promote respect for Croatian sovereignty and territorial integrity and to promote reconciliation between the different communities in that country, as well as between Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.”

    1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source

12. “In favour: Botswana, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1038 (1996). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source

13. “I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1996/23. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Botswana, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1037 (1996). I shall now put to the vote the second draft resolution, contained in document S/1996/24. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source

14. “I thank Mr. Jovanovic' for his kind words addressed to me. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to vote on the two draft resolutions before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolutions to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source

15. “I thank the representative of Croatia for his words of congratulation addressed to me. In accordance with the decision taken earlier in the meeting, I now invite Mr. Jovanovie to take a place at the Council table and to make a statement.”

    1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source

16. “I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/ 1995/951 and S/l996/13, letters dated 15 November 1995 and 10 January 1996, respectively, from the Permanent Representative of Croatia to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General and to the President of the Security Council, respectively; and S/ 1996/21 , letter dated ll January 1996 from the charge d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Yugoslavia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. The first speaker is the representative of Croatia, on whom I now call.”

    1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source

17. “Members of the Council also have before them document S/l996/23, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Germany, Italy, Poland, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America; and document S/1996/24, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”

    1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source

18. “With the consent of the Council, I would propose to invite him to address the Council in the course of the discussion of the item before it. There being no objection, it is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 1025 (1995), document S/l995/1028*.”

    1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source

19. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Croatia in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Drobnjak (Croatia) took a seat at the Council table. The President: I have received a request dated 15 January 1996 from Mr. Jovanovie to address the Council.”

    1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source

20. “l resume my functions as President of the Security Council. There are no further speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.15 pJn.”

    1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source

21. “The United Kingdom is one of the main contributors of personnel to UNOMIG, and our thanks go to the Chief Military Observer, Major General Kallstrom, and to the members of UNOMIG for their work. The recent incidents detailed in the Secretary-General's report remind us, however, of the ever present threat to those carrying out this work, and it is vital that the parties recognize their responsibilities to ensure the safety and freedom of movement of UNOMIG and CIS personnel. However, the parties, in particular the Abkhaz leadership, should not forget that UN OMIG's presence is a means to an end, and not an end in itself. That is why it is essential that there be significant progress, both in the political negotiations and on the return of refugees, in the coming months if the international community's efforts are not to be wasted.”

    1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source

22. “One of the reasons why that opportunity exists at present is the valuable work of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) and of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) peace-keeping force in helping to stabilize the situation on the ground. Without their efforts, the prospects of securing a comprehensive settlement would be very significantly diminished. That is why the United Kingdom supports the continuation of the presence of United Nations observers in Abkhazia, subject to the continuation of the CIS peace-keeping force. We hope that the CIS summit on 19 January will indeed confirm the extension of the presence of CIS peace-keepers. It is most welcome that cooperation between UNOMIG and the CIS peace-keeping force continues to be satisfactory.”

    1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source

23. “The reality is that this Council remains unequivocally committed to Georgian territorial integrity. The reality is that this Council is deeply concerned by the Abkhaz leadership's continued obstruction of the orderly and voluntary return of refugees and its failure to ensure the safety of those who have returned to Abkhazia. And the reality is that the Abkhaz leadership's actions only serve to undermine further the situation of the very people whose interests it claims to represent. We appeal to the parties, but in particular to the Abkhaz leadership, not to squander the opportunity represented by the Cease-fire Agreement of May 1994 and to work urgently and sincerely towards settling a comprehensive political agreement. The Abkhaz leadership should not expect that opportunity to exist forever.”

    1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source

24. “On each and every occasion since then on which this Council has discussed the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia, it has reaffirmed the fundamental importance of those two principles. The international community has offered, and continues to offer, help, encouragement, assistance and advice to that end. The United Nations has played the leading role in those efforts and we are grateful for the patient and persistent work of Mr. Brunner and his staff. It is therefore deeply frustrating that 18 months later there has been so little progress towards that goal of a comprehensive political settlement. But it is difficult to see how political negotiations can flourish in the face of the continued unwillingness of the Abkhaz leadership to face up to reality.”

    1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source

25. “I thank the representative of Chile for his kind words addressed to me. The presidency will ensure that his remarks to the credit of the Secretariat are passed on to its members in the absence of their representative. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the United Kingdom. When this Council decided in July 1994 to increase the number of United Nations observers on the ground in Abkhazia on the basis of a significantly expanded mandate, at the same time it made clear the crucial importance of achieving progress towards a comprehensive political settlement. It also made it clear that that settlement was to respect fully the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia.”

    1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source

26. “I thank the representative of the United States for his kind words addressed to me. I call on the representative of France.”

    1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source

27. “I thank the representative of Egypt for his kind words addressed to me. I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1996/ 16. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Botswana, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1036 (1996). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source

28. “I thank the representative of the Russian Federation for his kind words addressed to me. As he knows, my own appreciation to the outgoing presidency of the Russian Federation was expressed here on an earlier occasion.”

    1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source

29. “I thank the representative of Germany for the kind words he addressed to me. I am sure that the whole Council would want to associate itself with the words of condolence expressed by the representative of Germany to the families of those killed or injured in the recent tragic outburst of violence in Liberia.”

    1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source

30. “I thank the representative of Georgia for his kind words addressed to me. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/ 1996/16) before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source

31. “Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General concerning the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia, document S/ 1996/5. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1996/16, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/ 1996/9, which contains the text of a letter dated 8 January 1996 from the Permanent Representative of Georgia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. The first speaker is the representative of Georgia, on whom I now call.”

    1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source

32. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Georgia, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Chkheidze (Georgia) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source

33. “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 11.55 am.”

    1996-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3617 (1996) · source

34. “The Council stresses that strict respect for the rights of persons belonging to the Serb minority will also be of great importance to the implementation of the Basic Agreement of 12 November 1995 on the Region of Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium (S/1995/951, annex). "The Security Council requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council regularly informed on the progress of measures taken by the Government of the Republic of Croatia to implement resolution 1019 (1995) and the demands set out in this statement, requests the Secretary-General to report to it no later than 15 February 1996 on this matter and expresses its intention to act as appropriate. "The Security Council will remain seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1996/2.”

    1996-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3617 (1996) · source

35. “The Council calls on the Government of the Republic of Croatia to take the appropriate measures to ensure that the right to a fair trial of those Serbs who remained and have been arrested and accused of war crimes or armed rebellion is safeguarded. "The Security Council affirms that it is necessary to ensure that the rights of persons belonging to the Serb minority are adequately safeguarded in the legal and constitutional framework of the Republic of Croatia. It urges the Government of Croatia to rescind its decision to suspend several articles of the 'Constitutional Law on Human Rights and Freedoms and the Rights of National and Ethnic Communities in the Republic of Croatia' as described in the report of the Secretary-General.”

    1996-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3617 (1996) · source

36. “"The Security Council reaffirms its call on the Republic of Croatia to lift any time-limits placed on the return of refugees to reclaim their property. It notes the decision of the Government of the Republic of Croatia of 27 December 1995 to suspend the deadline set in the relevant Croatian law as a step in the right direction. The Council will follow closely whether the Republic of Croatia will lift any such time-limit in a definitive manner. "The Security Council takes note with appreciation of the decision of the Government of the Republic of Croatia of 30 December 1995 to suspend criminal proceedings against and release 455 local Serbs detained on suspicion of armed rebellion.”

    1996-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3617 (1996) · source

37. “The Council shares the Secretary-General's view that the rights of the members of the Serb population who fled during the military operation to return to their homes in safety and dignity are being severely curtailed by the absence of constructive measures to facilitate their return. The Council reaffirms its demand that the Government of the Republic of Croatia respect fully the rights of the members of the local Serb population, including their right to remain, leave or return in safety, and demands that that Government create conditions conducive to the return of those persons and urgently establish procedures to facilitate the processing of requests by persons wishing to return. It also urges the Government of the Republic of Croatia to refrain from any measure which would adversely affect the exercise of the right to return.”

    1996-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3617 (1996) · source

38. “It recalls with dismay the failure to date of the Government of the Republic of Croatia to transfer to the custody of the International Tribunal established pursuant to its resolution 827 (1993) persons indicted by the Tribunal and expresses its concern at the recent appointment of one of those indicted to a position in the Croatian army. The Council reiterates that all States must cooperate fully with the International Tribunal and its organs. "The Security Council expresses its deep concern at the situation of the refugees from the Republic of Croatia who wish to return.”

    1996-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3617 (1996) · source

39. “"The Security Council is disturbed by the humanitarian and security situation of the mostly elderly Serb population who have remained in the former sectors in the Republic of Croatia. The Council is gravely concerned at the information contained in the report on continuing extensive harassment and intimidation, looting of property and other forms of abuse. It reaffirms once again its demand that the Government of the Republic of Croatia take urgent measures to stop all such acts immediately and calls on the Government of the Republic of Croatia to provide urgently needed food, medical assistance and proper shelter to the Serb population. "The Security Council reaffirms that all those who commit violations of international humanitarian law will be held individually responsible in respect of such acts.”

    1996-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3617 (1996) · source

40. “"The Security Council strongly condemns the violations of international humanitarian law and human rights in the former sectors North and South in the Republic of Croatia, as described in the report of the Secretary-General, including killings of several hundreds of civilians, systematic and widespread looting and arson and other forms of destruction of property. The Council expresses its deep concern that there is a considerable discrepancy between the number of perpetrators that have so far been brought to justice and the number of reported violations of international humanitarian law and human rights. The Council urges the Government of the Republic of Croatia to make every effort to arrest all perpetrators and bring them promptly to trial.”

    1996-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3617 (1996) · source

41. “Members of the Council have before them the report on the situation of human rights in Croatia pursuant to Security Council resolution 1019 (1995), document S/1995/1051. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council has considered the report of the Secretary-General of 21 December 1995 submitted pursuant to its resolution 1019 (1995) of 9 November 1995 on Croatia and in particular the humanitarian situation and human rights violations described therein.”

    1996-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3617 (1996) · source

42. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Croatia, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Nobilo (Croatia) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in the course of its prior consultations.”

    1996-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3617 (1996) · source

43. “On behalf of all members of the Council, I should like to ask the Permanent Representative of France, His Excellency Ambassador Alain Dej ammet, to convey our deepest sympathy to the family of President Mitterrand and to the Government and the people of France. I now invite the members of the Council to rise and observe a minute of silence in tribute to the memory of President Mitterrand. The members of the Council observed a minute of silence.”

    1996-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3617 (1996) · source

44. “It is with great sadness that we have received this morning the news of the passing away of former President Francois Mitterrand. President Mitterrand played a pivotal role in the history of his country, indeed of the world. His political life spanned five decades, during which he played an active and influential role as a Cabinet minister, as a political leader and as a statesman. In recent years, President Mitterrand was instrumental in the process of the unification of Europe. President Mitterrand was also known for his determination and his courage, which he demonstrated until his last days. President Mitterrand was a friend of the United Nations and a strong defender of its principles and objectives. Today, the world mourns the passing away of this great man.”

    1996-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3617 (1996) · source

45. “It calls once again upon all political parties, military forces and elements of civil society in Burundi fully to respect and implement the Convention of Government and to give their continued support to the institutions of Government established in line with it. "The Security Council will remain seized of this matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1996/1. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 4.50 p.m.”

    1996-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3616 (1996) · source

46. “"The Security Council notes the proposals referred to in the Secretary-General's letter of 29 December 1995. It will consider these and other proposals he may submit in the light of the reports of Mrs. Ogata's mission and from his Special Representative in Burundi. It also requests the Secretary-General to consider what role United Nations personnel in the region and other support personnel might play in Burundi. "The Security Council reaffirms its support for the Convention of Government of 10 September 1994, which constitutes the institutional framework for national reconciliation in Burundi and for the institutions of Government established in line with it.”

    1996-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3616 (1996) · source

47. “It welcomes the decision of the OAU in Addis Ababa on 19 December 1995 to extend the mandate of the OAU Mission in Burundi for another three months and to strengthen the civilian component of the Mission. The Council also welcomes the outcome of the Cairo Conference of Heads of State of the Great Lakes Region on 29 November 1995, supports the work of the facilitators appointed by it and emphasizes once again the importance it attaches to all States acting in accordance with the recommendations contained in the Cairo Declaration as well as those adopted at the Regional Conference held in Bujumbura in February 1995. It stresses the importance of continued attention by the international community as a whole to the situation in Burundi and encourages Member States to intensify contacts and visits.”

    1996-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3616 (1996) · source

48. “It underlines that the authorities in Burundi are responsible for the security of personnel of international humanitarian organizations and of the refugees and displaced persons there and calls upon the Government of Burundi to provide adequate security to food convoys and humanitarian personnel. "The Security Council welcomes the assumption of his functions by the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Burundi and calls on all concerned to support his efforts. It commends the work of the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in seeking to promote dialogue and national reconciliation in Burundi, as well as the role played there by the Organization of African Unity (OAU).”

    1996-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3616 (1996) · source

49. “In this context, it stresses the importance it attaches to the work of the International Commission of Inquiry established pursuant to its resolution 1012 (1995) of 28 August 1995 and undertakes to study carefully the letter from the Secretary-General dated 3 January 1996 containing an interim report on that work (S/ 1996/8). "The Security Council is gravely concerned at recent attacks on personnel of international humanitarian organizations, which have led to the suspension of essential assistance to refugees and displaced persons and to the temporary withdrawal of international personnel. The Council welcomes the Secretary-General's decision to ask the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to visit Burundi to discuss with the Burundi authorities steps that might be taken to defuse the situation.”

    1996-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3616 (1996) · source

50. “It reiterates its profound concern about radio stations which incite hatred and acts of genocide and encourages Member States and others concerned to cooperate in the identification and dismantling of them. The Council calls upon all concerned in Burundi to exercise maximum restraint and to refrain from all acts of violence. It reiterates that all who commit or authorize the commission of serious violations of international humanitarian law are individually responsible for such violations and should be held accountable.”

    1996-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3616 (1996) · source