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Keita

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first: 2000-01-13
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“But a number of matters continue to give rise to concern, and we have a few brief comments to make in that regard. My delegation welcomed the creation on 14 July of the National Council to replace the National Consultative Council. Thanks to its broader base, it will allow greater participation by the Timorese in the political process. The setting up a few days ago of a Cabinet with Timorese members will ensure improved decision-making. During our consideration of the question of East Timor last month, we appealed to UNTAET to ensure that the participation of the Timorese people in the political process would come about quickly, and in a calm and transparent manner. We are therefore concerned to see an increase in political intolerance in the form of harassment and intimidation.”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source
“Mr. Keita (Mali) (spoke in French): I thank you, Madam President, for convening this briefing on East Timor. My thanks go also to Mr. Hedi Annabi for his detailed introduction of the report of the Secretary- General. At the same time, I convey the condolences of the delegation of Mali to the family of the New Zealand peacekeeper who was killed, as well as to the people of New Zealand and to the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). We hope that the investigation of this criminal act will be successful and that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. My delegation wishes yet again to commend UNTAET for its administration work in East Timor. That work has been marked by constant progress, as described in the 26 July report of the Secretary-General (S/2000/738).”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation would like to advocate the emergence of a genuine culture of prevention based on preventive diplomacy, respect for international law and democratic norms and the reduction of poverty. My delegation fully supports the presidential statement that will be issued later.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“In this regard, my delegation welcomes the participation of financial institutions in the process under way and supports the increasingly constructive attitude of the private sector. Lastly, the question of child soldiers must be taken into account at all levels in long-term programmes, including economic development programmes. The success of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration activities is vital if we are to avoid further conflict. Economic development remains the surest foundation for lasting peace and security. Conflict prevention therefore needs to be underpinned by balanced development assistance programmes involving the active participation of civil society.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“Thirdly, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration at the end of a conflict must be accorded priority if we are to ensure that hostilities do not break out again. In his report on the role of United Nations peacekeeping operations in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, the Secretary-General highlighted a number of key elements necessary for the success of that process and proposed measures that the United Nations could take for the more effective support of future efforts. In this context, we share the view that the bases for an effective disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme must be established in the peace agreement that brings a conflict to an end. It is also important to ensure adequate technical and financial support for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“In this context, it set up a community assistance programme for security and development, whose principal mission is to reduce the number of light weapons and control their proliferation. Measures to collect light weapons and reduce their numbers, to strengthen controls over the legal trade of such weapons and to promote transparency in this area should be undertaken at the regional level in order to prevent conflict. Furthermore, the link between the illegal accumulation of small arms and the illegal exploitation of natural resources has been clearly demonstrated. Recent events are an eloquent testimony to this fact. The entire international community, especially those that profit from this trade, needs to work together to take appropriate measures to ensure that the trade in natural resources, particularly diamonds, is ethical.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“My delegation would like to stress that there is a need for the United Nations to support the efforts of the various regions in the context of the conflict- prevention mechanisms that they have established. In this regard, the Security Council should provide all necessary support. Secondly, with regard to the proliferation of weapons and the illegal exploitation of natural resources, it is incontestable that the illicit and unbridled accumulation of small arms and light weapons is fuelling and worsening conflicts. The West African subregion, which saw the danger of this phenomenon, established a moratorium on light weapons after my country launched an initiative to collect such arms.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“Although these conflict-prevention mechanisms have not all been successful, they nonetheless deserve support. At the subregional level, in the West African region, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has set up a peace and mediation committee with responsibility for examining matters affecting States, and it is contributing to peacekeeping through the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG). Cooperation between ECOMOG and the United Nations has contributed not only to re-establishing peace in Liberia but to preventing the resurgence of conflict in that country. Furthermore, the satisfactory initiative of the Group of Eight, as reflected in the Miyazaki document, is very welcome. We look forward to its effective implementation.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“In keeping with its universal vocation, the United Nations has done and is doing its utmost to find adequate solutions to these crises wherever they arise. It has considerably strengthened its capacity to tackle such challenges. But this mission should not be confined solely to conflict settlement. The Secretariat now needs to consider ways of bolstering its conflict- prevention capacities and to give prevention all the attention it deserves. We are very pleased, therefore, to note that a focal point for conflict prevention issues has been designated. My delegation would like to confine itself to making three brief comments. First, with regard to support for conflict- prevention mechanisms and regional cooperation, a number of initiatives have been taken in recent years at the regional and subregional levels.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“Mr. Keita (Mali) (spoke in French): I should like to join previous speakers in conveying to you, Mr. President, my delegation's appreciation for placing the question of conflict prevention on the Security Council's agenda. I should also like to thank the Secretary-General for his important statement. The recommendations he made earlier this morning deserve our very close attention. The end of bloc confrontation at the beginning of 1990s, the aspiration of peoples for greater freedom and democracy and the emergence of nationalism across continents have, in recent years, given rise to grave crises which have resulted in the forced displacement of entire peoples, the targeting of civilians and massacres of all sorts. As the Secretary- General said, at least 5 million people have lost their lives in recent years.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“It is therefore up to us to provide the necessary support so that the people of East Timor can gradually come to terms with one another in the near future.”
2000-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4165 (2000) · source
“We also ask that UNTAET continue its training of local police so as to deal with persistent criminality and to maintain public order so that the Timorese are better prepared for independence. Attacks against these posts in many ways illustrate the challenges that must still be overcome. On the political front, my delegation welcomes the intensification of political activity in East Timor. UNTAET has achieved notable progress in the establishment of a United Nations civil administration. It should now see to it that the participation of the East Timorese people in the elections scheduled for next year takes place actively, calmly, transparently and democratically. The briefing given to us by the Special Representative enables us to observe that the remaining challenges are still enormous, despite the considerable progress we have achieved.”
2000-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4165 (2000) · source
“With regard to refugee returns, my delegation would like to see further developments in the gradual neutralization of militia activities on the borders and in the camps. We also encourage Indonesia to strengthen its presence on the border as part of the implementation of the agreement of 11 April and to become involved with humanitarian organizations and UNTAET to enable the definitive return of all those who wish to return to East Timor. Attacks on the camps of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in West Timor are a source of concern for us. We condemn those attacks and believe that UNHCR should have all the necessary support to achieve its objectives. My delegation also welcomes the gradual establishment of a climate of security in East Timor and firmly condemns attacks against various posts.”
2000-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4165 (2000) · source
“The reopening of schools and health centres, reconstruction, the collection of taxes, economic recovery and the return of refugees are also positive developments under way. In spite of this generally positive overview, some issues remain sources of concern. Economically speaking, the establishment of microcredit systems, the increase in the number of businesses and the collection of taxes and customs duties are encouraging developments. The contributions announced at the end of the Lisbon donors' conference and the commitment of international financial institutions will undoubtedly make it possible to begin projects and to integrate the economy of East Timor into the international economic network. That economic recovery will make it possible to increase stability and security in the country.”
2000-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4165 (2000) · source
“Mr. Keita (Mali) (spoke in French): I would first like to say how greatly I appreciate the holding of this briefing on East Timor. Like other delegations, I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his very exhaustive briefing and to assure him of my delegation's support for his efforts on behalf of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). The progress achieved in East Timor is a source of satisfaction and motivation for the entire international community. This was far from certain a few months ago because of the daily changes in the situation, and in large part it has been due to the great skill and positive action of the Special Representative. Life is re-emerging from the ruins. Public services are increasingly opening their doors to Timorese.”
2000-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4165 (2000) · source
“We feel that it is not superfluous to have public awareness campaigns directed towards the population in order to avoid passions or violence related to such events. UNTAET is arriving at a crossroads. Apart from the reconstruction and stabilization of East Timor and establishing security there, it must resolutely embark on the process of establishing the various institutions so as to place the country on the path of independence. The involvement of the Timorese people at this point should be decisive.”
2000-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4147 (2000) · source
“At the economic level, my delegation welcomes the increase in the number of private companies, which today has reached a total of 2000. This favours the decline in crime, which was a result of people being out of work. At this security level, we welcome the establishment of a Joint Border Commission and encourage UNTAET to pursue the training of local police to cope with persistent crime and to maintain law and order. At the political level, Mr. Annabi mentioned earlier the creation of political parties and the beginning of political activities. My delegation, therefore, would like Mr. Annabi to give us more information on these two points. What do the Timorese think about these political parties, and how do they see independence in general?”
2000-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4147 (2000) · source
“Mr. Keita (Mali) (spoke in French): First, I wish to express to the Secretariat my delegation's great appreciation for the information provided and to reiterate our support for the efforts made by the Secretary-General in the context of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). At the briefing on East Timor on 27 April, we were able to find out about the development of the situation in the country, which was generally positive. Nevertheless, questions such as the return of refugees, border security, the reconstruction of the country and employment were urgent challenges for UNTAET. The information provided today on what has happened since 27 April shows that once again UNTAET is moving on the right path and has embarked on a gradual process.”
2000-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4147 (2000) · source
“Any failure of the United Nations would be fraught with consequences for the continuation of peacekeeping operations in Africa.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source
“Any failure in that country would be felt deeply throughout the region and damage the credibility of the Security Council. Fourthly, my delegation is deeply concerned for the fate of civilians and displaced persons. We call for immediate steps to be taken in order to protect them and to ensure that they can be freely assisted throughout the territory of Sierra Leone. We warn the leaders of the RUF not to make any attempt to invade Freetown; that would be an affront to the subregion and would be answered by force, whatever the cost. In conclusion, I would like to recall that this is a critical situation. The Security Council must act and act quickly, because what is involved is the lives of millions of persons who have placed their trust in the United Nations. We cannot betray the faith and hope that they have placed in our Organization.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source
“We therefore call on the Security Council to revise the current mandate of the peacekeeping force, which would then become a peace-enforcement mission with the manpower and armaments appropriate to its mandate. This new legal framework for intervention should not imperil the Lome Agreement, which my delegation considers to be the appropriate context for settling the civil war that has scourged Sierra Leone for more than 10 years. Thirdly, as the Chairman of ECOWAS, Mali wishes to convey our determination to oppose by every possible means, including military, any assumption of power by force in Sierra Leone. We stand ready to make available to the United Nations veteran forces with experience in the field to strengthen the peacekeeping Mission and restore peace in Sierra Leone.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source
“In the context of the flagrant violations of the Lome Agreement, which governs the peace process in Sierra Leone, I wish to address several issues that my and other African delegations consider to need the priority attention of the Security Council. First, my delegation wishes to emphasize that the RUF leader is the party primarily responsible for the resumed civil war in Sierra Leone. Accordingly, we wish to state that, if the hostages are killed, the RUF and its leader will forfeit the amnesty benefits granted under the Lome Agreement and prosecuted for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Secondly, by taking UNAMSIL soldiers hostage, Foday Sankoh and his movement are challenging the international community that must be met speedily. The current mandate of the Mission cannot be discharged in View of the new situation.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source
“The African continent, its western subregion in particular, is deeply concerned by recent developments in the Sierra Leone crisis. In truth, the hostage-taking of soldiers of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) by the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) is a defiance of the international community and cannot be tolerated. ECOWAS and Mali condemn it firmly and demand the unconditional and immediate release of the hostages, as well as the restoration of their weapons. The turn of events not only threatens international peace and security in that African subregion, but also damages the United Nations credibility with respect to peacekeeping operations, particularly in Africa.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source
“Mr. Keita (Mali) (spoke in French): In my capacity as coordinator of the States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) and on behalf of my delegation, I should like to convey our deep appreciation to you, Sir, for having convened this important meeting of the Security Council on Sierra Leone. We called for this meeting under the mandate that the heads of State of our organization, meeting in Abuja on 9 May, gave the Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) to convey to the ambassadors of the Africa Group in New York to do. We welcome the Secretary-General of the United Nations here and wish to express our deep condolences to the families of the Blue Helmets who have given their lives for the noble cause of peace.”
2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source
“We therefore believe that it is necessary to strengthen programmes for the return of refugees and to combat violence against women and children. In conclusion, I should like to express the support of my delegation for the priorities identified by Mr. Petritsch.”
2000-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4136 (2000) · source
“The best guarantee for lasting progress and stability in the country remains economic development. My delegation therefore requests the Bosnian authorities to work at bringing about economic and structural reform and cooperate more closely with the international financial institutions, in order to speed up the process of incorporating the country into the Euro-Atlantic structures. The activities of the United Nations institutions - the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Children's Fund and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - must focus on programmes to strengthen capacities and training. Many tasks remain, requiring the cooperation of all the groups concerned.”
2000-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4136 (2000) · source
“My delegation welcomes the positive developments in the restructuring and modification of the mono-ethnic nature of the police force, in the creation of a stable judicial system and in the consolidation of a State based on the rule of law, all of which are essential for a truly democratic society. Real progress has been made in consolidating peace, freedom of circulation and the rebuilding of infrastructures. However, despite the important contribution of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) to the strengthening of national identity and the mobilization of the population around a common endeavour, we note that the initiatives are being obstructed, and the support of the Security Council for UNMIBH is absolutely essential to overcome such resistance and to change the will of the forces opposing change.”
2000-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4136 (2000) · source
“Mr. Keita (Mali) (spoke in French): I should like to join other delegations in thanking Mr. Wolfgang Petritsch for the introduction of his very detailed report. My delegation would like to make the following comments on the question of Bosnia and Herzegovina, under consideration today. Despite certain difficulties in their implementation, the Dayton/Paris Accords have established a sense of moral responsibility, a certain balance and a political framework guaranteeing stability and a real chance for Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this regard, the collective Presidency is required to ensure the full implementation of the Accords, showing real political will at the domestic level while seeking complementary solutions at the regional level.”
2000-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4136 (2000) · source
“We support the implementation of the Secretary- General's recommendations he highlighted in his statement this morning, particularly the creation of a rapid intervention force and preventive missions. The protection of civilians in armed conflict must go beyond the merely physical and legal protection advocated in the report. It must include the economic, social and cultural protection of populations, because there is no longer any doubt about the close linkage between peace and economic security. Human security can flourish only in that context. Finally, we wish to support the important draft resolution that we are about to adopt and restate my country's firm commitment to promoting the culture of peace and opposing the culture of impunity.”
2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source
“The United Nations conference on small arms in 2001 will undoubtedly be the beginning of a solution in this area. Fourthly, in connection with peacekeeping, the multitude and type of conflicts and their disastrous impact on civilians call for the establishment of multidimensional peacekeeping operations. This is why we believe that peacekeeping operations must be endowed with clear mandates in all areas, including better monitoring of refugee camps. This is why we are glad to see the protection of civilians, and particularly children, being covered in peacekeeping mandates. My delegation would like to emphasize once again the need for concerted and coordinated action between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in this field in order to bring about the desired degree of confidence.”
2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source
“They are easy to acquire and use, and they have become a symbol of the suffering of civilian populations. This is why my delegation would like to emphasize the importance of measures to stem the flow of illicit weapons, and particularly small arms and anti-personnel landmines. The West African subregion has taken some useful initiatives in that area, including a resolution on small arms and a moratorium on the manufacture, import and export of light weapons. The international community, hitherto helpless in terms of ensuring that embargoes are respected and preventing illegal arms transfers to areas of conflict, must react with greater cooperation and coordination in the overall effort to stem the proliferation of light weapons and attenuate their devastating impact.”
2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source
“This legal framework would be relevant to the new guidelines on protecting vulnerable groups, women and children, refugees, displaced persons, humanitarian personnel and the staff of peacekeeping missions. Secondly, sanctions, as the coercive instrument of the international community, are also a source of serious concern because of their humanitarian repercussions. We believe that the imposition of sanctions must from now on take into consideration human security, and that is why we are in favour of targeted sanctions. We must make sanctions more humane, as it is not our duty to create conditions of humanitarian catastrophe through excessive rigidity. Thirdly, concerning the proliferation of light weapons and small arms, the massive and uncontrolled use of these arms remains a serious threat to human security.”
2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source
“First, concerning the protection of civilians, deliberate acts of violence against civilians in times of conflict require greater involvement of United Nations bodies, all Member States, civil society, non- governmental organizations working in the field and above all the State on whose territory the conflict is taking place so that the acknowledged principles of respect for humanitarian law will produce the necessary positive results. In addition to physical protection, civilians require greater legal protection, and this implies wider accession to the various instruments relating to international humanitarian law, the incorporation of these instruments into domestic law and above all their implementation, which will contribute to the creation of a more solid basis for the legal protection of civilians.”
2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source
“The increasing number of conflicts and the systematic recourse to violence against the civilian population, in violation of the norms of international law and international humanitarian law, attacks against United Nations personnel, associated personnel and humanitarian workers are a serious threat to international peace and security. We must adopt a concerted approach consonant with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. In his report of September 1999, the Secretary- General made a striking analysis of the situation and formulated a number of recommendations that we fully share and support. At this point, my delegation would like to make just a few concise observations.”
2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source
“Mr. Keita (Mali) (spoke in French): I would like first of all to express my delegation's satisfaction at seeing on the Security Council's agenda the issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Allow me to welcome the presence here today of the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). We wish to pay tribute to him for the efforts made by his institution in the protection of civilians. The protection of civilians in armed conflict remains a cause of great concern to the international community.”
2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source
“We also support the establishment of a special trust fund that would enable young refugees to pursue their studies, and we endorse all of the proposals that Mrs. Ogata has made, for which I thank her. In conclusion, my country hopes that the appeals made today will be followed by concrete action.”
2000-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4089 (2000) · source
“The foundation of a peaceful society is respect for basic human rights, for human dignity and for the value of the human being. The search for peace in Africa requires a global, concerted and resolute approach, based on the elimination of poverty, the promotion of democracy and sustainable development and respect for human rights, as well as the prevention and settlement of conflicts, the maintenance of peace and humanitarian assistance. A real show of political will is necessary in Africa in order to obtain lasting results in this area. To this end, support is required for the various mechanisms created in the continent to contain its many conflicts, as well as the maintenance and augmentation of the resources made available by donor countries.”
2000-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4089 (2000) · source
“In this connection, I should like to emphasize that in order to provide protection to humanitarian workers, to refugees and to other people affected by a conflict, coordinated steps must be taken, in accordance with the purposes and principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter. We must also ensure the protection of refugee camps and aid to host countries. My delegation condemns the increased number of attacks and the more frequent use of force against refugees and other civilian populations in conflict situations, as well as any attack or use of force against United Nations and associated personnel or the personnel of humanitarian organizations, in violation of applicable international law, including international humanitarian law.”
2000-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4089 (2000) · source
“My delegation appreciates the work being done by the United Nations, the specialized agencies and the many other agencies that are working to alleviate the suffering of African refugee populations, but we would be even more appreciative if the international community and the media showed the same concern towards Africa as they have towards other areas of the world, which would constitute a basis of equal treatment in the protection of refugees and displaced persons. The exodus of civilian populations affected by a conflict can seriously compromise international peace and security.”
2000-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4089 (2000) · source
“African States have made considerable progress in democratization, economic reform and respect for the protection of human rights with a view to achieving political stability, peace and lasting economic and social development. Despite these positive developments, Mali remains deeply concerned by both the number and the intensity of armed conflicts on our continent, particularly in Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Burundi and Angola and the fratricidal dispute between Eritrea and Ethiopia. These conflicts, as is well known, are the source of the flows of displaced populations. This is why we agree with Mrs. Ogata when she says that it is high time the Council became involved by taking concrete action.”
2000-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4089 (2000) · source
“The first week of the Security Council's work in the third millennium has been marked by the consideration of two closely related subjects of great concern and great importance: the impact of AIDS on security and stability in Africa and the promotion of peace and security. Our attention is demanded when solemn declarations and recognized principles relating to respect for humanitarian law do not lead to action at a time when action is necessary. The credibility of our commitment is at stake. The various issues raised by the High Commissioner for Refugees require our attention. The Council must reaffirm its commitment to Africa in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and in reaffirmation of the principles of the political independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of all Member States.”
2000-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4089 (2000) · source
“Mr. Keita (Mali) (spoke in French): I should like to welcome Mrs. Ogata, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, among us. I should like to thank her for the very useful and frequently moving information that she has given us. We would also like to thank her for having devoted her initial thoughts to the millions of African refugees who have greeted the new millennium in the most difficult circumstances. Her presence here gives this meeting all its significance. Mali is pleased to see included on the Security Council's agenda the item "Promoting peace and security: humanitarian assistance to refugees in Africa".”
2000-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4089 (2000) · source