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1. “There are a number of elements which - past experience with United Nations peace-keeping operations suggests - need to be addressed in such a situation. The resolution we have adopted does that. The first element is consistency between the concept of operations of the two forces. In this case, both operations are in Georgia with the consent of the parties, and their mandates are complementary, so there is an acceptable level of consistency. Secondly, there is the question of conformity with peace-keeping principles. The resolution welcomes the fact that the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) force will act in accordance with the established principles and practices of the United Nations.”

   1994-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3407 (1994) · source

2. “New Zealand has supported this resolution, but not without some reservations. We voted in favour of it because the resolution ensures an expanded United Nations presence in Georgia. We believe that a United Nations presence is essential for the effective monitoring and verification of the Cease-fire Agreement, and we are pleased that the resolution expands both the mandate and the numbers of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG). However, as we all know, there is more to this resolution than the expansion of UNOMIG. The presence of two peace-keeping operations in one country makes it imperative that the relationship between those two forces be clearly set out and well understood by all involved at all levels.”

   1994-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3407 (1994) · source

3. “We have strongly urged that France redirect the energy, enthusiasm and resources which it is employing in this initiative to support the one operation that we believe would be effectively able to curtail the genocide - and that is UNAMIR. If that energy, enthusiasm and money were put at the disposal of the United Nations, we have no doubt that the delays that UNAMIR is currently facing would disappear overnight.”

   1994-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3392 (1994) · source

4. “Somalia has shown us that even where we have the best of humanitarian intentions, if we do not employ the right means, tragedy can be the result. We have already seen the evidence. Trying to run two separate operations in parallel with different command arrangements does not work and, in the long run, those whom we set out to save can be those who suffer. The Security Council must learn from history. We also have another reservation about this initiative. There is already clear evidence that this initiative is having negative impacts on the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR). Some countries that were offering to support UNAMIR are hesitating. The security risks have dramatically increased.”

   1994-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3392 (1994) · source

5. “We are not convinced that this operation will be able to protect civilians from massacres. We think that there is, to the contrary, a very grave risk that the operation will become bogged down and, worse still, that it will undermine the United Nations attempt to put in the field the kind of operation that will work. This concern is based not only on our own judgement of the situation, but also on the representations we have received from private humanitarian organizations and non-governmental organizations with practical experience of the situation in Rwanda. They too are very concerned that this operation will not achieve the noble humanitarian objective on which it is based, and will in fact make the situation worse.”

   1994-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3392 (1994) · source

6. “New Zealand abstained on this resolution. I need to explain why. But first let me say that we admire and greatly respect the humanitarian motivation that France has shown in putting the draft resolution before the Council. There is no difference between us on the objectives or the motives. We differ only as to the means. New Zealand's credentials on the need for an urgent and forceful intervention in Rwanda to protect civilians from systematic slaughter are second to none. It is very well known that almost two months ago New Zealand circulated a draft resolution calling for an expanded United Nations operation under Chapter VII of the Charter. I therefore repeat that we share one hundred per cent the humanitarian intentions which underlie the French initiative. But good intentions are not enough in this sort of situation.”

   1994-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3392 (1994) · source

7. “In the light of the comments made by the Secretary- General in his report, New Zealand will indeed ensure that this process of review is actively followed up.”

   1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

8. “That was bad for the United Nations and very bad for the people of Rwanda. We consider that the proposed review of the United Nations system for responding to crises like that in Rwanda must address this and other kinds of structural deficiencies. New Zealand has made specific proposals to address these kinds of issues on two occasions in the past 12 months, first informally and more recently formally, during New Zealand's presidency of the Council in April. Document S/PRST/1994/22 of 3 May 1994 records that it was not possible to reach agreement on measures to improve the Council's management of peace-keeping operations. But it was decided that the Council would keep this issue under review.”

   1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

9. “The questions that were being asked were important ones and they deserved answers, but we had no forum for discussion of such hands-on issues. My delegation believes that recent history in the Council has demonstrated many times that the informal consultations of the Council do not provide an appropriate forum for Council members to explore with the Secretariat at the necessary working level the important but technical issues involved. Nor are bilateral discussions between individual Council members and the Secretariat a satisfactory alternative, because they do not permit the necessary interchange of ideas between a range of Council members. Thus, in the absence of a resolution of these important kinds of issues, in the tragic case of Rwanda the Council was forced to temporize.”

   1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

10. “Members of the Council will recall that the Secretary-General says that the delay in the international response to the genocide in Rwanda demonstrated the inadequacy of the international community's system for responding to crises of this nature. We endorse the Secretary-General's assessment that the system requires review to strengthen its reactive capacity. One obvious deficiency in the system is the lack of an appropriate mechanism within the Council for proper discussion of the concerns that led to the decision in resolution 918 (1994) to delay authorization of the full force for Rwanda. We understand fully the concerns of those Council members and potential troop-contributing countries who sought greater clarity in the concept of operations that was being proposed for the expanded force in Rwanda.”

    1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

11. “We demand that they agree to a cease-fire and work hard and urgently to find a peaceful solution to the violence which has engulfed their country. But we are conscious that even if a cease-fire were to come, UNAMIR would be operating in an unstable and very dangerous environment. It is important, therefore, that this resolution has reiterated the fact that UNAMIR has the authority to act robustly in defense of its mandate and can take forceful action against militias or anyone else who threatens protected sites and populations. In conclusion, I would like to make a few comments on the remarks contained in the final section of the Secretary-General's report.”

    1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

12. “New Zealand also welcomes very much _ the recognition given in this resolution to the importance of close cooperation between UNAMIR and the activities of the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights and the recently-appointed United Nations Special Rapporteur for Rwanda. Reconstruction of Rwandan society on the basis of respect for human rights will be an important task for the future, and the United Nations must be equipped to support the people of Rwanda in this effort. It is auspicious that this resolution has been adopted on a day when the parties have resumed their cease-fire talks. We cannot stress too strongly the importance of the parties' ceasing the appalling and unnecessary hostilities immediately and honouring their assurances to cooperate with UNAMIR in carrying out its mandate.”

    1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

13. “It is particularly welcome that this resolution ends the doubt about the determination of the Council to do what is necessary for Rwanda. This resolution gives effect to the Council's wish that UNAMIR should deploy as soon as possible to provide security for Rwandans at risk and for essential humanitarian relief operations. In New Zealand's view, it is very important that this resolution also states clearly the Council's grave concern at the genocide that has taken place in Rwanda. 10 The systematic killing of thousands upon thousands of innocent civilians has characterized the terrible violence in Rwanda. There is no doubt in our minds that genocide has occurred, and it is significant that at last the Council has formally recognized this.”

    1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

14. “We believe that the tentativeness displayed by the Council in adopting resolution 918 (1994) sent a very confused signal, both to potential troop-contributing countries and others, about the Council's commitment to the idea of an expanded UNAMIR. And as we think subsequent events have shown, that signal had the result of delaying decisions by troop-contributing countries to commit themselves to the operation. In this connection, however, we do want to express our very warm appreciation of the willingness shown by a number of countries from Africa to contribute troops, notwithstanding that "orange light". We would also like to express appreciation to those other countries, such as the United States, which have made very significant offers of assistance with equipment and logistics.”

    1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

15. “Its adoption will enable the Secretariat and the countries contributing troops and equipment for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) to move ahead speedily with the deployment of the expanded force. It is important, however, to remember the history of today's resolution. As I said at the time we adopted resolution 918 (1994), almost four weeks ago, we were very disappointed that that resolution, adopted against the background of horrific reports of human brutality, approved only a tentative first phase of the expanded United Nations presence in Rwanda. We would have much preferred for the Council to have taken, in that resolution, the step that it has taken today and approved the whole concept of operations proposed by the Secretary-General in his earlier report.”

    1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

16. “Let me begin by congratulating you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of this Council for the month of June. We look forward to working with you and the members of your team. I would also like to thank very warmly Ambassador Gambari and the members of the Nigerian delegation for the excellent work they did for us all during the month of May. I also wish to express my thanks and congratulations to Assistant Secretary-General Riza and Major- General Baril for the excellent work which they did as the Secretary-General's Special Mission to Rwanda. The product of their work on that mission has provided the meat for the resolution we have just adopted. New Zealand very warmly welcomes the adoption of this resolution today.”

    1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

17. “We have a commitment to maintain the current operation until March 1995. But what kind of United Nations presence should be envisaged for Somalia after March 1995, and how should UNOSOM's operations and structure be implemented to ensure that the transition to that next phase is as smooth and as beneficial to the Somali people as possible? We want these considerations to be at the forefront of the Council's attention in the coming months.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source

18. “But it does mean that we should be wary of trying to use tactics such as artificially shortening mandates to bring pressure to bear on people whose past behaviour indicates that fine-tuning the wording of Security Council resolutions is of negligible value in persuading them to cooperate with the United Nations. Indeed, there are some in Somalia who might welcome the opportunity to speed the United Nations on its way. If that were to be the result of the Council's action today, we would have done a grave disservice to the Somali people and to the humanitarian mission which first inspired the international community to get involved in Somalia. My delegation believes that the Security Council would be more effective if it had turned its attention to the issues which will confront us in real terms in the very near future.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source

19. “There are also strong reasons, in our view, in the context of the responsible management of peace-keeping operations - both financial reasons and in terms of proper planning - for the Security Council to avoid subjecting the terms of a peace-keeping mandate to artificial and politically generated time-frames. New Zealand has consistently argued against such practices in all other cases. In the specific case of Somalia we do not believe that it is appropriate or productive at this stage to impose on UNOSOM or the Somali parties artificial criteria or time- frames which make little sense in the circumstances and traditions of Somalia. This does not mean that the Somali parties should have a free hand to delay indefinitely the process of national reconciliation.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source

20. “Moreover, in the past week there have been further encouraging signs on the political front, notably the convening of the Lower Juba regional conference, which will be of major importance in resolving tension in Kismayo, and, most recently, there has been agreement to proceed with the next phase of the national reconciliation process with a meeting next week in Nairobi. It is because of this picture that my delegation was strongly of the view that the Security Council had no basis for rejecting the recommendation of the Secretary-General that UNOSOM II's mandate should be extended for a further six-month period. We believe that what Somalia and UNOSOM most need at this point is a period of stability in which they can consolidate the gains that have been made and can tackle the problems that undoubtedly remain.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source

21. “Congratulations are particularly due to the Acting Special Representative on successfully persuading all the Somali parties to sign up to the Nairobi Declaration on 24 March. This document provides what has been missing from the Somali political process for the past year - namely, a commonly agreed statement of political principles and objectives. Of course, it is disappointing that the Somali parties have not followed up on the Nairobi Declaration with the speed which we would all want. But it certainly cannot be said to be a surprise that such delays have occurred. When one considers the background against which they have been operating - the divisions and fighting among the clans and the departure in March of a number of important contributors to UNOSOM - the fact that there was progress at all is cause for some celebration.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source

22. “On the humanitarian front, we must continue to congratulate UNOSOM and the responsible international agencies for ensuring the delivery of relief assistance to Somalis at risk, for their ongoing assistance to refugees and internally displaced persons, and for their efforts to re-establish Somali agricultural programmes. We particularly congratulate them for their effective response to the major challenge posed by the outbreak of the cholera emergency in February. On the domestic security front, some progress has been made in the Somali police and justice programme, particularly in the training and re-establishment of a Somali police force. Considerable satisfaction can also be taken, in our analysis, from developments on the political front.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source

23. “Developments on the political front have, on one analysis, been less than satisfactory. It is true that there have been recurring delays in the convening of the preparatory meeting for the national reconciliation conference. The resulting further postponement of the national reconciliation conference itself has, at the very least, been a frustrating demonstration of the complexity and mistrust which characterize Somali politics. But it is possible to analyse the situation in quite a different way. My delegation considers that it would be quite wrong to characterize what has been going on in Somalia over the past four months in negative terms. There are a number of notable successes to counterbalance the setbacks, and reasons which explain - if they do not justify - the slow pace on the political front.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source

24. “That review led to the adoption of resolution 897 (1994), by which the Council redefined the mandate of UNOSOM, particularly in the tasks and methods of operation assigned to it in the security field. An important aspect of that resolution was the reaffirmation in its preamble of the objective that UNOSOM II would complete its mission by 1995. It is particularly important to my delegation that the resolution we have just adopted repeats that reaffirmation. As the Secretary-General's report makes clear, notwithstanding the outbreaks of local fighting and the upsurge in banditry, the situation in Somalia since the adoption of resolution 897 (1994) has been surprisingly stable, despite the many predictions in the media of a collapse in the security situation once the majority of western troops withdrew by 31 March.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source

25. “New Zealand has supported the adoption of this resolution because of the importance we attach to the United Nations involvement in Somalia and to the fulfilment of the undertaking made in the adoption of resolution 814 (1993), providing for the original establishment of UNOSOM II. That undertaking was that the United Nations would do what it could to assist the Somali people by bringing humanitarian relief to those in need, by assisting the Somali parties in the process of national reconciliation and by attempting to ensure the maintenance of a stable security situation in the country. Subsequent events required the Security Council to undertake a fundamental review of the role of UNOSOM II at the beginning of this year.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source

26. “We know that, even with the mineral wealth with which South Africa has been blessed, it will be no easy task for the new Government to correct the social and economic injustices of the past while maintaining the country on a sound financial footing. We wish the new Government every encouragement as they embark on this important endeavour. Internationally, we welcome South Africa into the fold of free and democratic countries. Its size, location and history guarantee that South Africa will play an extremely important role in Africa and in the wider international community, particularly here in the United Nations. We look forward to working constructively with South Africa in pursuit of our common objectives.”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source

27. “While it is regrettable that the Council has had more occasion to impose sanctions than to lift them, today's vote shows that the Council will not keep sanctions in place any longer than they are necessary. New Zealand wishes to congratulate the Government and people of South Africa on the remarkable and generally peaceful manner in which they were able to make the transition from the cruel and divisive regime of apartheid to a united, democratic and non-racial country. That last month's elections proceeded so smoothly and were so successful is a testament to the patience, fortitude and good sense of all South Africans. My country has much in common with South Africa. We are both countries of the southern hemisphere with economies which are heavily dependent on agriculture for our well-being.”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source

28. “Thabo Mbeki, First Executive Deputy President of South Africa, who played such a prominent part in the struggle of South Africa's people for freedom. The resolution we have just adopted is essentially a technical one, but its adoption has two very important political messages. Most important, the resolution culminates and symbolizes the achievement of a long-hoped-for but none the less extraordinary event - namely, the achievement of a genuinely united, democratic, non-racial Government for South Africa. Secondly, its adoption demonstrates that the Council is ready to act quickly to lift sanctions imposed against a country once the purpose of the sanctions has been fulfilled.”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source

29. “May I first extend to you personally, Mr. President, a very warm welcome. Nigeria has played a very important role in the United Nations and in the Commonwealth on the question of South Africa. Ambassador Gambari, in his role as Chairman of the Special Committee, has made a significant personal contribution. It is therefore very fitting that the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria is presiding over the Council on this very auspicious day. It gives me and my country very great pleasure to be able to participate in the adoption of the resolution which was adopted today in response to the letter of Mr. Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected President of the new South Africa. We also particularly welcome the presence here today of Mr.”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source

30. “The burden now falls on the Council to make this work, and we will be looking to all members of the Council to live up to the expectations that have been created.”

    1994-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3377 (1994) · source

31. “New Zealand would be the first to agree that there needs to be a detailed, hands-on process of interaction between the Council and the Secretariat to update and fine-tune the operational concept as planning is finalized in the period prior to deployment. Indeed, we would like to see institutional arrangements within the Council for a more hands-on approach to all of the complex operations supervised by the Council. But there was no need in this case to condition the deployment as has been done in operative paragraph 6. We urge that the Secretary-General's report, under operative paragraph 6, be submitted as soon as possible and we also urge that the second phase deployment of the expanded UNAMIR be undertaken quickly.”

    1994-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3377 (1994) · source

32. “Ten days ago my delegation proposed a draft resolution which envisaged all of the elements in this text, but which contained, in addition, one further key element: the commitment of the Council to an operation that would make a start on the task of protecting civilians at risk in various locations in the interior of Rwanda. No one can seriously expect the United Nations to provide support for every civilian at risk in Rwanda. Even if the force were fully deployed as we would like, it will take time and it will be difficult to cover all of the country. We all know that any operation can only do what is possible within available resources. But, in our view, there is no need for the Council to condition its agreement by a requirement for further reports and further review.”

    1994-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3377 (1994) · source

33. “It contains a commitment to go back to Rwanda with a new mandate to protect civilians at risk and to provide security for humanitarian relief operations. It also signals quite clearly that the 11 United Nations presence should be sufficiently robust and that force will be used if necessary against those who threaten protected sites and populations. It imposes a mandatory arms embargo on Rwanda, and it requests a report as soon as possible from the Secretary-General on the investigation of war crimes and genocide committed in Rwanda over the past four weeks. But the resolution stops short of what is really necessary.”

    1994-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3377 (1994) · source

34. “I need to begin, I regret, by saying that in the view of my delegation the first speaker in our debate should not have spoken. I say this for two reasons. First, in the view of my delegation he does not represent a State. He has no legitimacy and is merely the mouthpiece of a faction. He should not have been seated in a privileged position at this table. Secondly, he has, in the view of my delegation, given us a shameful distortion of the truth. My delegation voted in favour of resolution 918 (1994), but I cannot conceal its disappointment that the resolution only approves a very modest first phase of the expanded United Nations presence which we believe is essential in Rwanda. True, there are some very important and positive elements in this resolution.”

    1994-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3377 (1994) · source

35. “New Zealand has consistently supported the General Peace Agreement as the way to lasting peace in Mozambique. We have also lent practical support to the peace process through our participation in demining and through our support for ongoing humanitarian programmes in that country. May I conclude by commending the Secretary-General, his Special Representative and the personnel of ONUMOZ for the work they have done, and are continuing to do, in Mozambique. 12”

    1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source

36. “We believe the observers have an essential role to play in the lead-up to the elections, particularly in _ the post-demobilization phase, when the cease-fire will need to be carefully monitored. New Zealand also shares the Secretary-General's caution about further reductions of the military component of ONUMOZ before the elections take place. Let us be clear: there are very real prospects of a successful conclusion to the peace process in Mozambique. It would be tragic indeed if the process faltered at the final stage because of a lack of resources or personnel shortages. Of course, we would expect that careful monitoring of the expenditure of ONUMOZ will be continued and that appropriate economies will be achieved wherever possible.”

    1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source

37. “This is a matter of particular concern to my delegation, given that New Zealand has provided mine-clearance experts to ONUMOZ. Demining is a key element in the peace process, and continued delays affect other important programmes, such as those to assist internally displaced persons and returnees. We welcome the Secretary-General's intention to accelerate the demining programme. We will be looking for this issue to be covered in detail in his next report in July. The resolution we have just adopted is an important one. It covers the crucial final period of implementation of the General Peace Agreement. It extends the mandate of ONUMOZ over that period, and at the strength proposed by the Secretary-General. My delegation welcomes the Secretary-General's intention to maintain the observer component of ONUMOZ at its current strength.”

    1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source

38. “But there have been substantial delays in implementation of these processes. We are particularly concerned that the assembly of troops now appears to be at a near standstill, and that agreement has not yet been achieved on the way to advance the training process for the new Defence Force. My delegation would like to underscore that the timely completion of these processes is crucial to ensuring that free and fair elections take place in October. The parties must honour their obligations under the General Peace Agreement and do so in a timely fashion. They 11 must also extend their full cooperation to the United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ). The Secretary-General has noted that the United Nations demining programme has also suffered significant delays.”

    1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source

39. “The regular meetings between President Chissano and Mr. Dhlakama have been crucial in this regard, and we believe continued dialogue between the two leaders will be the best way to ensure the positive momentum is maintained. We welcome the announcement by President Chissano that general elections will be held on 27 and 28 October. This announcement is a significant step forward, and, my delegation hopes, a signal of the intention of the parties to keep to the time-frame set by the Security Council. Through the adoption of the present resolution, the Council has further underlined the importance of the parties' adhering to this time-frame. The beginning of the process of cantonment and demobilization of troops is a further source of satisfaction. So, too, is the work begun on forming and training the new Mozambican Defence Force.”

    1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source

40. “I would like to begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. The Council has before it again a very challenging agenda, but your well-known diplomatic skills and experience are guarantees that our work will be conducted effectively and efficiently. May I also express appreciation to Council members for the kind comments they have directed to myself and to my delegation. My delegation is grateful to the Secretary-General for his report on the situation in Mozambique. It highlights a number of positive developments in the ongoing peace process in that country. New Zealand welcomes the commitment which the parties have shown to maintaining the cease-fire in Mozambique and to implementing the provisions of the General Peace Agreement.”

    1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source

41. “"The Security Council states its intention to consider urgently the letter of the Secretary-General dated 29 April 1994 (S/1994/518) and further recommendations that the Secretary-General may provide." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1994/21. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 1.15 a.m.”

    1994-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3371 (1994) · source

42. “"The Security Council requests the Secretary-General: "(a) in consultation with the Secretary-General of the OAU, to report further on action which may be undertaken with a view to assisting in the restoration of law and order in Rwanda and in providing security for displaced persons; "(b) to work with UNHCR, the OAU and countries of the region to take such preventive diplomatic steps as may be necessary to prevent the spread of violence and atrocities to neighbouring countries; "(c) to explore urgently ways of extending humanitarian relief assistance to refugees and displaced persons; "(d) to consult the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on measures to provide humanitarian assistance to those displaced persons congregated along the borders with Tanzania, Uganda, Zaire and Burundi; "(e) to bring to its attention any information that he might receive concerning arms flows into Rwanda, and to consult the countries of the region and the OAU about the practical implementation of an arms embargo on Rwanda; and "(f) to make proposals for investigation of the reports of serious violations of international humanitarian law during the conflict.”

    1994-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3371 (1994) · source

43. “"The Security Council warns that the situation in Rwanda would be further seriously aggravated if either of the parties were to have access to additional arms. It appeals to all States to refrain from providing arms or any military assistance to the parties to the conflict. It states its willingness in principle to consider promptly the application of an arms embargo to Rwanda. "The Security Council reaffirms its commitment to preserving the unity and territorial integrity of Rwanda. It reiterates its conviction that the Arusha Peace Agreement remains the only viable framework for the resolution of the Rwanda conflict and serves as the basis for peace, national unity and reconciliation in the country. It calls again on the parties to renew their commitment to this Agreement.”

    1994-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3371 (1994) · source

44. “It requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with the Secretary-General of the OAU and countries of the region, to take appropriate measures to ensure that international efforts to assist the situation in Rwanda are carried out in an effective and coordinated manner, and to ensure that all relevant parties are kept fully informed. "The Security Council emphasizes the importance of Kigali airport for the provision of international relief efforts to Rwanda, as well as for the requirements of UNAMIR. It calls on the parties to allow the airport to be kept open at all times for such purposes. "The Security Council stresses the importance of ensuring that the situation in Rwanda does not affect adversely the security and stability of neighbouring countries.”

    1994-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3371 (1994) · source

45. “The Council calls on States bordering Rwanda, working with the OAU, to provide appropriate protection to refugees and to facilitate transfer of goods and supplies to meet the needs of the displaced persons within Rwanda. "The Security Council calls on all Rwandan parties to guarantee the protection of displaced persons and refugees in Rwanda and refugees outside Rwanda and to ensure safe passage for humanitarian assistance. "The Security Council underlines the urgent need for coordinated international action to help bring peace to Rwanda and to alleviate the suffering of the Rwandan people.”

    1994-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3371 (1994) · source

46. “"The Security Council welcomes the efforts that have been made by countries of the region, with the assistance of the Organization of African Unity, to bring about an end to the fighting and the killings in Rwanda. It also commends the efforts of States, United Nations agencies, and non-governmental organizations to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to the suffering people of Rwanda. "The Security Council is deeply concerned at the situation of the many thousands of refugees and displaced persons who have been forced to flee the fighting and killings in Rwanda. "The Security Council calls on all States to assist the UNHCR and other humanitarian and relief agencies operating in the area in meeting the urgent humanitarian needs in Rwanda and its bordering States.”

    1994-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3371 (1994) · source

47. “"The Security Council reiterates the demand in its resolution 912 (1994) for an immediate cease-fire and cessation of hostilities between the forces of the interim Government of Rwanda and the Rwandese Patriotic Front. It commends the efforts by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the Force Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) to mediate such an outcome, and requests them to continue their efforts in liaison with countries of the region and the OAU. It also commends the courage and determination of UNAMIR personnel in affording protection to civilians who sought refuge with UNAMIR.”

    1994-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3371 (1994) · source

48. “It calls on the leadership of both parties to condemn publicly such attacks and to commit themselves to ensuring that persons who instigate or participate in such attacks are prosecuted and punished. "The Security Council condemns all these breaches of international humanitarian law in Rwanda, particularly those perpetrated against the civilian population, and recalls that persons who instigate or participate in such acts are individually responsible. In this context, the Security Council recalls that the killing of members of an ethnic group with the intention of destroying such a group in whole or in part constitutes a crime punishable under international law.”

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49. “It endorses the concern expressed by the Central Organ for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) that the massacres and wanton killings have continued unabated in a systematic manner in Rwanda. It recalls that such killings have already been condemned by the Security Council in its resolution 912 (1994) of 21 April 1994. "Attacks on defenceless civilians have occurred throughout the country, especially in areas under the control of members or supporters of the armed forces of the interim Government of Rwanda. The Security Council demands that the interim Government of Rwanda and the Rwandese Patriotic Front take effective measures to prevent any attacks on civilians in areas under their control.”

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50. “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 its prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/1994/508, which contains the text of a letter dated 27 April 1994 from the charge d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of the United Republic of Tanzania to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council is appalled at continuing reports of the slaughter of innocent civilians in Kigali and other parts of Rwanda, and reported preparations for further massacres.”

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