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Junod

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1997-08-14
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2000-07-26
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  1. “Africa is rich in traditions of deeply rooted human values, which are close to those of humanitarian law and are found in the codes that traditionally govern the waging of hostilities. Therefore, our joint challenge is to revive these values, particularly among youth, that vital force which constitutes three quarters of Africa's population. This mobilization is a long-term preventive task to make each and every person aware that in all circumstances there are limits to violence, and neither those who order acts of violence, nor those who carry them out, nor those who tolerate them can say, "I did not know". All Member States of the United Nations have committed themselves not only to respect but also to ensure respect for treaties relating to humanitarian law.”

    1998-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3875Resumption1 (1998) · source

  2. “Acts of brutality and atrocities committed against civilians - and more specifically against women and children and against refugees and displaced, captured or imprisoned persons - demand that all armed parties resume their respect for universal humanitarian principles. The ICRC therefore supports this clear analysis and urgent appeal, given the proliferation of conflicts in those countries in which structures have collapsed and of confrontations over identity in which the destruction and the annihilation of the human groups considered as rivals are the primary objective of the struggle. This is compounded by a new difficulty linked to the privatization of war and the emergence of forces that depend on individuals or private groups over which State authorities have little or no influence.”

    1998-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3875Resumption1 (1998) · source

  3. “Needless to say, we shall not attempt today to comment exhaustively on the excellent analysis set out in the report of the Secretary-General. The ICRC hopes to be able to continue the consideration of these matters in the framework of its ongoing dialogue with the United Nations and with the Organization of African Unity (OAU). My statement will be limited to two major points: first, reaffirmation of the relevance of international humanitarian law; and secondly, the need for truly humanitarian action on behalf of the victims of conflicts, which can pave the way for reconstruction and make sustainable development possible. Along with the Secretary-General, we note the drastic deterioration of the level of compliance with humanitarian norms in crisis situations.”

    1998-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3875Resumption1 (1998) · source

  4. “Mrs. Junod (International Committee of the Red Cross) (interpretation from French): On behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), I thank the Security Council for this opportunity to participate in today's debate relating to the report of the Secretary- General on the causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa. The general problem of armed conflict is at the very heart of the concerns of the ICRC, an organization which is dedicated to preventing and alleviating suffering caused by war. Africa is the ICRC's major field of action, as reflected in our 19 operational and regional delegations, nearly half of our operations budget and some 3,000 staff members.”

    1998-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3875Resumption1 (1998) · source

  5. “Despite the endeavours of the authorities and of the international community, in our view little or no significant improvement in the situation can be expected within the next few weeks. Under the current circumstances the needs remain the same. The ICRC therefore considers it relevant to continue its programmes, corresponding to its appeal of 17 March.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  6. “Today, more than a month after the elections, Albania's main problem remains the absence of law and order and the consequences of that state of affairs. The newly elected authorities have stated that restoring public order is their top priority. Despite all its efforts, the Government is far from being in control of the entire territory. Banditry of all types is rife, and a lack of security prevails in most of the country - while, as members know, the multinational protection force withdrew on 11 August. Albanian State institutions must therefore receive support in their task of restoring public order and bringing State and commercial supply systems back into operation. Subsequently, once stability has been established, medium- and long-term development programmes can and must be set up.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  7. “Within its assistance programme, it distributed the following: 122 tonnes of food and 39 tonnes of medicine for medical and social welfare facilities which receive no funds or assistance from the State; over 70,000 family parcels to especially needy families; and 70 tonnes of chlorine, supplied to Albanian water authorities. Moreover the ICRC launched, with the Albanian Red Cross, a weapons-awareness programme to inform the population in general, and young people in particular, about the dangers involved in handling weapons of all kinds, which are circulating in large numbers throughout Albania. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has also been taking part in this operation, its task being to reorganize and strengthen national society. What is the situation at present?”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  8. “The ICRC has been working in Albania since the start of the crisis. Together with the Albanian Red Cross, it immediately carried out an assessment of the situation and noted that most affected by the Albanian crisis were medical and social welfare facilities, and the most destitute families. Accordingly, the ICRC and the Albanian Red Cross have set up specific assistance programmes to bring aid to these two categories, which had hitherto received State support. On 17 March 1997, the ICRC launched an appeal for 15 million Swiss francs, or some $10 million.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  9. “The ICRC made that clear to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and to the Security Council when taking note of their intention to take action in the country at the request of the Albanian coalition Government. The ICRC has been urging the international community to respond to the crisis, notably by restoring law and order and by contributing to the reestablishment of national administrative services and State and commercial supply channels. The dispatch of the multinational protection force made it possible to stabilize the situation and to hold legislative elections. However, Albania still faces law and order problems and is still in the process of rebuilding a functioning State administration. These tasks call for long- term assistance which goes far beyond the capacity of any humanitarian organization.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  10. “As a consequence of those few weeks of unrest, State structures disintegrated, giving way to anarchy, chaos and a lack of security. The economy ground to a halt. Systems for the provision, circulation and distribution of supplies throughout the country were affected by the situation, and the price of staple foods rose sharply. The collapse of all national institutions had humanitarian implications which had to be addressed. That is what the ICRC has been trying to do, but its efforts cannot be considered as sufficient in the medium and long term. Nevertheless, there was no major humanitarian disaster in Albania.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  11. “The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) appreciates being able to take part in this debate on the situation in Albania. We would like to thank you, Sir, and the other members of the Security Council for giving us this opportunity. At the beginning of this year, the collapse of a series of pyramid savings schemes brought ruin to thousands of Albanians, especially in the South of the country. The ensuing popular discontent culminated in violent rioting in several southern towns at the end of February. This led to the breakdown of law and order almost everywhere in Albania. Military arsenals were ransacked, and the population took up arms. Public buildings, warehouses and property were systematically looted, and a state of emergency was declared.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source