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2001-11-05

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2001-11-05

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1. “The anti-sanctions campaign, with its knock-on effects on the environment for agencies and non-governmental organizations, is not helpful and needs to be changed so that there is an enabling environment for non-governmental organizations and United Nations agencies to operate and keep a presence there. In response to the question by the representative of the United States, on the difference between the humanitarian situation before the imposition of sanctions, in March this year, and since, I think that, simply put, the humanitarian situation was abysmal prior to March 2001, and it remains abysmal today.”

   2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source

2. “The second item, which I think is a good example, is last week's Arria Formula meeting on Liberia. We need increased visibility and advocacy for the people of Liberia. I think that, because of its long- standing nature and the fact that other new crises are crowding the agenda, the humanitarian situation there tends to be forgotten and overlooked. We cannot forget the tens of thousands of people there who are in dire shape and need continued assistance. Lastly, I think we need, as indicated in the report, the right kind of environment in Liberia to deliver assistance.”

   2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source

3. “Mr. Kennedy: I thank the members of the Council for their keen interest in the humanitarian situation in Liberia. This goes directly to the question raised by the representative of Singapore: what can be done to highlight the humanitarian concerns in Liberia and what can be done to keep and expand the humanitarian presence there? I would offer three thoughts. The first concerns resources. The money sought by non-governmental organizations and United Nations agencies for Liberia is relatively modest. But, as indicated in the Secretary-General's report, the response has been even more modest. We need the support of donor Governments. Later this month in Geneva, on 27 November, we will launch the consolidated appeal for Liberia. We would encourage the Council's support and generosity.”

   2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source