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Kalomoh

lines on the record: 115
first: 2001-11-15
most recent: 2006-12-06
sittings or episodes: 13
sources: un-security-council

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“Mr. Kalomoh: Most armed conflicts eventually come to a physical end. However, many such conflicts linger on in the minds and hearts of the parties and their victims. Every armed conflict is a human disaster, and its real ending requires genuine reconciliation. Post-conflict reconciliation is closely related to the broader discussion of the rule of law and to addressing in all seriousness the root causes of the conflict. An important debate on this issue was begun in September of last year under the Security Council presidency of the United Kingdom. That debate clearly identified the need to more systematically incorporate rule of law concerns in the activities of the United Nations. The Secretary-General looks forward to presenting his first report on this matter to the Council later this year.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source
“I should mention that the mission of the Security Council to the subregion was highly welcomed both by Governments and by the countries visited and contributed greatly to the operations of the United Nations and to cooperation between the United Nations and the parties in the countries that the mission visited.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“In this regard, the Secretary-General will, in coming weeks, submit a report to the Security Council on cross-border and cross-cutting issues, with recommendations on how best to address them and minimize the recurrence of instability in the region. In conclusion, by and large, one can conclude that appreciable progress continues to be made in implementing the recommendations of the Security Council mission. Having invested so much already in the subregion in terms of capital and resources, it is important that the Council remain engaged there, to build upon the progress being made in the afore-mentioned countries and to address the cross-cutting regional issues relating to peace and security and governance.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“Some recent developments contributing to the consolidation of the peace process include the official completion of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process and the successful ending of the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission at the end of last year. Let me briefly turn to the cross-border issues, which remain at the centre of the instability of the West African subregion. As a follow-up to the recommendation of the Security Council mission to the region, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa is in regular consultation with United Nations political, peacekeeping and development missions in the region in order to develop a holistic strategy to address the cross-border problems afflicting the subregion.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“However, much remains to be done to ensure that the planned withdrawal of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) takes into account the Government's ability to assume primary responsibility for national security. Recently, members of the Security Council approved the Secretary-General's recommendation contained in his twentieth report to the Security Council on UNAMSIL (S/2003/l201) to send an assessment mission to Sierra Leone in February 2004 concerning a residual presence of the United Nations and the nature and scope of that United Nations presence after the withdrawal of UNAMSIL from Sierra Leone.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“That deployment would no doubt help enhance the security conditions in the country, thus opening up the country for humanitarian and other assistance to vulnerable populations. The report also expresses the hope that the international community will continue to demonstrate its full engagement in Liberia by creating the necessary conditions to ensure the success of the forthcoming donor conference on the reconstruction of Liberia, scheduled to take place here in New York on 5 and 6 February 2004. On Sierra Leone, the report notes that progress is being made in consolidating the peace in the face of some remaining challenges. Those challenges include the resource constraints of the security forces.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“On Liberia, the report of the Secretary-General indicates that early and determined steps in the implementation of the peace process would augur well for Liberia and would also contribute to the consolidation of peace in neighbouring Sierra Leone and the entire subregion of West Africa. As members are aware, the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) is yet to attain its full troop strength, and the report calls upon those Member States that have promised troops to redeem their pledges as soon as possible. We are confident that in the shortest possible time - perhaps in the next month or two - UNMIL will have acquired a substantial troop strength in the country in order to begin the process of demobilization, disarmament and reintegration.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“The fact that the peace process is back on track clearly demonstrates the sustained commitment of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the international community, including the recent DPKO-led assessment mission to cote d'Ivoire to prepare recommendations on how the United Nations presence in the country could be reinforced and enhanced. To that end, the report welcomes the news that the Security Council is considering a full-fledged peacekeeping operation for an initial period of 12 months. That is still under consideration by the Council.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“The peace process was stalled from September to early December 2003 due to a stand-off between the Government and the Forces nouvelles over the procedures used in the appointment of the Ministers of Defence and National Security. However, it is encouraging to note in early December 2003, the Ivorian parties recommitted themselves to the implementation of the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement, and the ministers of the Forces nouvelles have since returned to the Government and resumed their posts in the Government of National Reconciliation.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“Financial resources for the legislative elections are in place, and a number of Guinea-Bissau's partners have provided assistance to address some of the critical social and economic needs facing the country. With respect to the situation in Cote d'Ivoire, about which the members of the Council heard a comprehensive briefing by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) last week, the report indicates that implementation of the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement continues to be hampered by the parties' unwillingness to abide fully by the spirit and the letter of the Agreement. But encouraging progress has been made, and due recognition must be given to that progress.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“As Council members will recall, the political process in Guinea-Bissau for the preparation of legislative elections is back on track after the junta-led Military Committee handed power to the transitional Government of national unity, made up of only civilian leaders. The report of the Secretary-General notes the declared commitment of the transitional Government to restore constitutional legality and to hold legislative elections on 28 March 2004, to be followed by presidential elections in 2005. Undoubtedly, those positive developments - and one can only reiterate an earlier call by the Security Council to the international community to remain fully engaged with Guinea-Bissau - are, indeed, encouraging.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“Mr. Kalomoh: I thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to provide an introduction of the Secretary- General's progress report on the recommendations of the Security Council's mission to West Africa (S/2003/ll47). The progress report of the Secretary-General on the recommendations of the Security Council mission to West Africa, which is before the Council, points out certain measures taken or envisaged in implementing the Council's recommendations on Guinea-Bissau, cote d'Ivoire, Liberia and Sierra Leone. The report provides an initial assessment of how to address cross- cutting issues identified by the mission in the subregion. My briefing will also take into account elements of some recent developments in the aforementioned countries, which the mission visited since the publication of the report.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“They are very much aware that they are primarily responsible for development in the region. I believe that we should continue to support the efforts of the countries of the subregion and the efforts of the Secretary-General as we continue to bring those countries closer and put to an end to the poverty and instability in the region. I think that I have been able to respond briefly to some of the key issues that were raised. Once again, I express my deep appreciation for the support and understanding that has been expressed for this important region of the African continent.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“He also intends to appoint a special envoy to continue further discussions with the leaders in the region on the complex issues of economic integration and political cooperation and on all other issues identified in the report. I note with encouragement that, notwithstanding some divergence in viewpoints on the immediate course of action that needs to be taken, there is general agreement and recognition of the need for the international community to remain engaged and support the efforts of the countries of the subregion. I also wish to affirm one point that was made clear to us: the countries are not seeking the support of the international community as a substitute for their own efforts. They were very clear and insistent on that point. But they want their efforts to be supplemented by those of the international community.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“The question was not raised in that fashion. As can be seen, all countries except one expressed the very strong desire for an enhanced United Nations presence in the subregion in the form of an office. I would not want to say that there was opposition, but only that one country did not raise that issue. Concerns have been expressed about how the Secretary-General intends to respond to the desires expressed by the countries members of the Economic Community of Central African States. The Secretary- General has outlined two immediate steps that he proposes to take. One is to request a further review of the programmes and activities of the United Nations in the region with a view to better coordinating those activities. He will form further views following the report on that review.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“Mr. Kalomoh: First of all, I would like to express our appreciation for the understanding and appreciation expressed today with regard to problems related to the situation in Central Africa and to respond very briefly to some of the questions raised. First, I would like to thank the delegation of Germany for its continued interest in the Central African Republic. I would like to assure it that we have, indeed, visited the Central African Republic - a country that is emerging from conflict. Secondly, I wish to respond to some of the issues raised by the Ambassador of Cameroon. First, with regard to whether any countries were opposed to the establishment of a permanent office in the subregion, I think it would be wrong to say that there was opposition - as paragraph 9 of the Secretary-General's report indicates.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“On behalf of the Secretary-General, I wish to reassure the participants gathered here today that the United Nations will continue to work with the countries and the peoples of the Central African subregion to help them build a more peaceful and prosperous subregion.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“As stressed in our report, we strongly believe that policies to promote respect for human rights and the rule of law and the development of inclusive and responsive Governments would facilitate the consolidation of peace and stability in the countries of the Central African subregion. The Central African subregion has been blessed with enormous human and natural resources. Thus, a climate of sustainable peace backed by constructive national and subregional policies and supportive international cooperation would help direct those resources towards the improvement of conditions for the people of the subregion.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“In this connection, the Security Council's continued attention to the developments in the Central African subregion - which has significantly contributed to creating greater awareness of and understanding for the need for immediate and effective action to stabilize the situation in the area and which led to the dispatch of the mission to the Central African subregion - is essential and should be continued. It is also important for the international community to support the economic stabilization of the Central African countries, which are emerging from conflict and embarking on the road to democratic reform.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“We stressed in the mission report that while the restoration and consolidation of lasting peace in some of the countries of the Central African subregion remain the primary responsibility of the Governments and peoples of the subregion, the United Nations and the rest of the international community should continue to be supportive in order for the peace to be sustainable. We therefore wish to call upon the international community to continue to support the efforts of the ECCAS countries so as to promote sustainable peace and development and enable them to effectively curb widespread circulation of weapons and gangs of mercenaries in the subregion.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“The Secretary-General noted that there are also numerous initiatives that encompass a larger number of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) member States. Against this background, the Secretary-General has proposed to appoint a special envoy who would be available as required to work closely on political issues with Governments in the subregion and who would also interface with United Nations entities involved in development and humanitarian activities in the Central African subregion.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“However, the Secretary-General believes that there is a need to undertake further examination of the root causes of the conflicts that have plagued some of the countries in the subregion. Thus, he has requested a thorough review of United Nations programmes with a view to enhancing their coherence and effectiveness. With regard to the strong desire expressed by most Government leaders in the subregion, for an enhanced United Nations presence, including through the establishment of a United Nations office headed by a special representative, the Secretary-General has indicated in his letter to the President of the Council that there are already a number of United Nations structures in the subregion, including three offices headed by special representatives of the Secretary- General.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“The mission's report stressed the need for the United Nations to help the subregion implement subregional policies and to support efforts directed at addressing cross-cutting challenges, including the promotion of good governance. The mission emphasized that, as a result of the interlinkages between poverty and conflict, it is essential for the United Nations and its agencies to develop a holistic and integrated approach to the problem of Central Africa in order to address conflicts at their core and to enhance the ability of national, subregional and international actors to be more proactive in identifying and preventing future threats. As indicated in his letter to the President of the Security Council, the Secretary-General is in general agreement with the assessment made by the mission.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“We also held extensive consultations with leaders of main political parties, representatives of civil society and of non- governmental organizations, business and religious leaders and members of the diplomatic community in each of the countries we visited, as well as United Nations agencies, programmes and peace-building and peacekeeping missions. The mission submitted its report to the Secretary- General on 10 September 2003. In line with its mandate, the mission identified the priority needs and challenges in various areas in the subregion, including peace and security, economic and social development, humanitarian affairs, human rights, HIV/AIDS, subregional institutions, United Nations activities in the subregion, and regional integration.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“Last June, I had the privilege to head the multidisciplinary assessment mission that the Secretary-General dispatched to the Central African subregion pursuant to a request by the Security Council contained in the final paragraph of its presidential statement of 31 October 2002 (S/PRST/2002/31) to explore ways to implement a; a comprehensive, integrated and resolute approach to the issues of peace, security and development in Central Africa." I am glad to report that the mission was well received in all 11 member States of the Economic Community for Central African States (ECCAS). We met with heads of State and of Government and with other senior Government officials.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“Mr. Kalomoh: It is my pleasure to be here today as the Council considers the Secretary-General's letter dated 10 November 2003 addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2003/1077), by which the Secretary-General submitted to the Council the interim report of the multidisciplinary assessment mission to the Central African subregion.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“Mr. Kalomoh: If elections were held on 12 October, we would have the necessary resources to support them. I should say that that we have received generous pledges. Some have been redeemed and some have not because of the postponement uncertainties. We have made arrangements to ensure that resources provided for the elections have been managed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and therefore respond to the legitimate concerns of the donors that they might not be used for the purposes for which they were given. We promise that we will provide details about the role we are playing and which fields of society we are providing with assistance when we next brief the Council. We have, however, been satisfied with the response of the donors and with the management of resources within the UNDP office in Guinea-Bissau.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“To recapitulate, I simply want to say that the United Nations is involved in mobilizing support, we have made some arrangements with UNDP that support the electoral process, and we are satisfied that, should the conditions for holding elections continue to prevail, we will be adequately prepared to provide that support.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“At least, it is in that vein that we believe it is very essential for the international community to remain engaged in support of the people and the Government of Guinea-Bissau to develop its weak State structures, so that they can support the future elected Government. Without that support, as we were reminded by the representative of Pakistan and the representative of Guinea-Bissau, yesterday it was President Vieira, today President Kumba Yala, tomorrow the next leader. Therefore, in the absence of sustained support, the instability will continue.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“We recognize that some donors have difficulty in providing budgetary assistance, but we hope they will be flexible and pragmatic to see how they can best respond to these budgetary difficulties. We take note, with appreciation, of the emphasis made by almost all the speakers on the need for stability. The international community has invested a lot of resources and energy in the electoral process in Africa and elsewhere. But, we have all come to realize that, in and of themselves, elections do not provide stability. It is the sustained efforts to support the development programmes of countries, particularly those countries emerging from conflict, that will guarantee stability.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“We also believe that the subregional leaders will continue to support the efforts of the leaders of Guinea-Bissau and to hold them to their commitments keep to the deadlines established to hold the elections. There are a number of factors that need to be given constant attention. One, obviously, is the support of the donor community to the electoral process. As the Ambassador of Guinea-Bissau has just indicated, the United Nations has made arrangements, through UNDP, in support of the electoral process. There is another factor that may influence the timing of the election and that is the salary arrears. The Secretariat and the group of friends of Guinea-Bissau and the ad hoc committee of ECOSOC, are trying to mobilize resources from donor countries to support the Government of Guinea-Bissau in paying salary arrears.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“Mr. Kalomoh: First, let me thank members of the Council for the kind comments made towards our Office in Guinea-Bissau and the excellent work that we are performing. I wish to respond to a comment made by the distinguished representative of Russia, echoed by the representative of France, regarding the role of the United Nations in ensuring that elections take place as planned. While we all recognize that the primary responsibility for creating an enabling environment lies with the leaders in Guinea-Bissau, I believe it will be expected of us to remain vigilant, to monitor the situation as it evolves and to continue to support the efforts of the national leaders as they forge ahead making preparations for the elections in the time frame they have been given and ensuring that they keep their commitment to the deadline they have established.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“But serious social and economic tensions persist, and they will require careful management by the leaders of Guinea-Bissau. The urgent task for the international community is to help ensure a successful transition by responding as generously as possible to economic and budgetary needs of the Transitional Government.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“In his acceptance speech, Mr. Rosa stated that he saw his role as that of a compass providing a check on the overall direction of the process. He also expressed gratitude for the support and understanding of the international community, including that of the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in Guinea- Bissau, and said that he wanted the international community to accompany Guinea-Bissau so that urgent help could be provided to its people. In conclusion, let me say that the political class, the military and the organizations of civil society in Guinea-Bissau seem to have pulled back from the brink and have reached a consensus solution for the transition. We view that as a welcome move. There now seems to be an atmosphere of give-and-take, which augurs well for the immediate future.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“The Prime Minister is to be the head of the Transitional Government. No dates have been fixed for the elections, but the Charter states that legislative elections should be held within six months of the signing of the Charter, that is, by 28 March 2004. At that time, the National Transition Council and the Transitional Government will cease to exist and will be superseded by the elected Peoples' National Assembly and a new Government. The presidential elections are to take place within one year of the swearing-in of the elected deputies. In other words, the transitional presidency shall last a maximum of 18 months. Yesterday, 28 September, Mr. Henrique Pereira Rosa was sworn in as Transitional President and Mr. Antonio Artur Sanha as Transitional Prime Minister. Members of the National Transition Council also took their oaths of office.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“It lists the organs of the political transition as the Transitional President of the Republic, the Military Committee for the Restoration of Constitutional and Democratic Order, the National Transition Council and the Transitional Government. The Military Committee, whose mandate ends with the transition period, is defined as the consultative organ for the Transitional President. The National Transition Council is defined as the political monitoring organ of the other organs and therefore fulfils the role of a parliament during the transition. The Council is to be chaired by the Chair of the Military Committee. It includes all the members of the National Transition Council, one representative of each political party, and eight representatives of civil society - 56 in all.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“After two weeks of almost continuous negotiations, often accompanied by high tension, on 28 September 2003 the Political Transitional Charter was formally agreed in Bissau by the Military Committee for the Restoration of Constitutional and Democratic Order, 23 out of the 24 recognized political parties, and the organizations of civil society. It was formally adopted and signed at a meeting attended by the entire Military Committee and political party and civil society representatives. The signing ceremony was also attended by representatives of the diplomatic community in Guinea-Bissau. The Political Transition Charter defines itself as the instrument whereby the process of return to constitutional normality is to be guided.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“On 23 September 2003, the Military Committee nominated Mr. Henrique Rosa, an economist and the former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission during the 1994 elections, as transitional President. Artur Sanha, the former Minister of the Interior and the current Secretary-General of the ruling Partido da Renovacao Social, was nominated as transitional Prime Minister. While Mr. Rosa's nomination was received favourably by all stakeholders, the appointment of Mr. Sanha, opposed by most of the political parties, has proved to be highly controversial.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“The agreement provided for the return of the armed forces to the barracks, the resignation of President Yala, the establishment of a Transitional Government of National Unity led by a civilian, and the holding of general elections. On the day of the signing of that agreement, President Yala resigned. On 18 September 2003, President Kufuor of Ghana, Chairman of ECOWAS, and his Nigerian and Senegalese counterparts visited Bissau to facilitate a consensus among the main stakeholders on the basic transitional mechanisms. Subsequently, the military agreed that the interim President would also be a civilian. In the meantime, a l6-member Ad Hoc Technical Commission, which included representatives of all political parties and of civil society, as well as religious and traditional leaders, was established to elaborate a transitional charter.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“Members will also recall that the military officers who staged the coup d'etat on 14 September 2003 stated that their action was motivated by the need "to re-establish the authority of the State, to rid the public administration of partisanship, to establish transitional Government to include all national political orientations and to create the foundations for the next general elections". Immediately following the coup, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) launched facilitation/mediation efforts and, with the active support of the presidency of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries, helped reach, on 17 September 2003, an agreement between President Yala and the military contingent that staged the coup.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“That situation was characterized by, among other things, severe financial problems; weak State structures that were virtually incapable of providing minimal services to the population; increasing rule by decree by former President Kumba Yala after he had dissolved the National Assembly; institutional instability caused by frequent changes of prime ministers and ministers by the President; a dire economic situation; and high social tensions caused by, among other things, the huge backlog of salary arrears. In a word, we had all the indicators of a country in a pre-conflict situation.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“Mr. Kalomoh: This briefing follows my briefing to members of the Security Council on 15 September 2003, one day after the coup d'etat led by General Verissimo Correia Seabra was staged in Bissau. Today, I would like to update the Council on the main developments since that time. Members of the Council are well aware of the volatile political and socio-economic situation reigning in the country before the coup d'e'tat.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“As stressed in our note, we strongly believe that policies promoting human rights and the rule of law and the development of inclusive and responsive governance would facilitate the consolidation of peace and the stabilization of the countries of the subregion. The Central Africa region is richly endowed with human and natural resources. A climate of sustainable peace backed by constructive national and regional policies and supportive international cooperation would help direct these resources to the improvement of conditions in the subregion. Important steps have been taken to that end but much remains to be done. I wish to reassure the participants gathered here today, that the United Nations will continue to work with the countries and the peoples of Central Africa to help them build a more peaceful and prosperous subregion.”
2002-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4630 (2002) · source
“At the same time, we call upon the international community to continue to support the efforts of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) countries so as to promote sustainable peace and development and curb the widespread proliferation of weapons and mercenaries in the subregion. In this connection, the Security Council's continued interest in and attention given to developments in the Central Africa subregion, which has contributed significantly to the creation of greater awareness of the need for immediate and effective action to stabilize the situation in Central Africa, is very essential. It would be important that the international community undertake the economic stabilization of Central African countries that are emerging from conflicts and embarking on democratic reforms.”
2002-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4630 (2002) · source
“As indicated in our information note, we believe that the restoration and consolidation of lasting peace in the countries of the Central Africa subregion remain the primary responsibility of the Governments and peoples concerned. The United Nations and the rest of the international community can only offer assistance. We therefore hope that today's meeting will offer the opportunity to Central African States to reaffirm their commitment to the peaceful solution of conflicts between and among them and to policies that promote inclusive and participatory governance based on democratic principles, respect for human rights and the rule of law.”
2002-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4630 (2002) · source
“The United Nations contribution to the peace and security concerns of the Central Africa subregion included the creation in May 1992 of the Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa, which has as its mission the promotion of arms limitation, disarmament and confidence-building measures among States of the subregion. Despite these various efforts, however, Central Africa continues to encounter tremendous pressure in the political, economic, social and security areas that perpetuates the political and military crises in the countries directly affected and beyond. Many of the crises and their consequences frequently affect or otherwise threaten to spill over into neighbouring countries.”
2002-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4630 (2002) · source
“Unless adequate resources are made available, ex-combatants are unlikely to be successfully reintegrated into their home communities. The reintegration issue is especially relevant in the consolidating of peace agreements reached in the subregion. Successful reintegration packages require a comprehensive approach by the entire United Nations system, working hand in hand with the World Bank. This approach should address the security and human rights aspects, as well as the economic and developmental aspects, of reintegration into society.”
2002-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4630 (2002) · source
“For instance, the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), as part of its mandate authorized by the Security Council, is in the process of implementing a programme of disarmament, demobilization and repatriation of foreign armed groups, which affects not only the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but also Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda and the Sudan. The success of our initiatives depends primarily on the political will of the countries of the subregion and the cooperation of the international community as a whole, which, in particular, must provide the necessary funds to support concrete projects. This is the case, for instance, with the programmes of demobilization and reintegration.”
2002-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4630 (2002) · source
“Intensive efforts have been made at the national, subregional, regional and international levels to help stabilize the situation in the Central African subregion and to lay the foundations for durable peace and stability. But a lot more needs to be done. The United Nations has responded in many ways to the peace and security challenges facing the subregion. In particular, it has sought to promote the development and enhancement of the subregion's capabilities for early warning and prevention, as well as peace consolidation over the long term. The Secretary-General has also, from time to time, dispatched Special Envoys to the subregion, and the Security Council, in its wisdom, has authorized the development of peacekeeping and peace-building operations in various parts of the subregion in response to specific situations.”
2002-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4630 (2002) · source
“Troubling violations of human rights have also been widely reported in the subregion, contributing to a climate of tension. Critical cross-cutting issues, such as those relating to ethnic tension, the cross-border circulation of weapons, the movement of armed groups, bandits and refugees, the absence of national dialogue, disputes over citizenship and land and inadequate economic resources, are common to the region. These cross- cutting issues need to be addressed in earnest in the search for peace, security and development in both individual countries and the subregion as a whole. The high costs of these cross-border threats, including the rapid spread of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and the persistence of other deadly diseases, represent additional destabilizing factors.”
2002-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4630 (2002) · source