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1992-07-16
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  1. “From the beginning of the crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina my country has welcomed ell attempts to bring about a peaceful solution to that tragedy and to restore the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Bosaie and Hersegovina. In this context my delegation wishes to commend the activities of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia aimed at achieving s peaceful settlement in the territory of the former Yugoslavia. However, it is a fact that the international community has failed to act resolutely to implement and enforce the Security Council] resolutions and the Loadon Confurences accords.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  2. “In fact, when the General Assembly discussed the tragic situation in Bosnia and Herzegovine at its resumed forty-sixth session, in which a large number of Member States participated, it adopted resolution 46/242, which reaffirmed the inherent right of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to self-defence, The view that prevailed at the edoption of resolution 46/242, which represents the collective will of the majority of the membership of the United Nations, was that much more ought ta he done he che Seeurity Council to a put an end to the grave violations of international humanitarian law. Regrettably, however, since the adoption of resolution 46/242 the Security Council has not been able to deal with this tragedy properly, effectively and expeditiously.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  3. “Furthermore, the Serb ultra-nationalists have carried out the sbhorrent practice of "ethnic cleansing" in Bosnia and Herzagovina, a practice that not only constitutes an act of genocida under the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide but also has no precedent in contemporary history - save Zor the crimes committed by the Nazis during the Second World War. During this crisis, which has seriously endangered international peace and security, the Security Council has adopted several resolutions that have davariably gone unheeded by the Serbs. I should also like to point out that the Ccuncil has not yet sent an appropriately decisive message to the Serbian aggretsors.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  4. “Various Uaited Nations documents and reports in the mass media have referred to the gross violations of the human rights of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, including indiscriminate attacks on and murder of civilians, the expulsion and deportation of civilians, the imprisonment and abuse of civilians in detention centres, the impeding of the delivery to the civilian population of urgently needed food and medical supplies and the wanton Gestruction of historical monuments, houses of worship and property.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  5. “For over a year now, Muslims and other segments of that Republic's population have been subjected to a systematic campaign of genocide that has led to the massacre and homelessness of thousands of people. During this period, and despite numerous Security Council resolutions calling for a cease-fire and an end to hostilities, the Belgrade authorities, in collaboration with their Serbian surrogates, have continued to intensify their war of aggression against the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  6. “Allow me at the outset to express to you, Sir, my congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I am confident that your diplomatic skills and leadership will guide the Council during its deliberations this month. Tf should also like to thank Ambassador Merimee of France for his skilful leadership during his presidency last month. Today the Security Council is considering an issue that has caused deep concern and sorrow to every human being, regardless of national origin, ethnic background, religion or political persuasion. Indeed, what is happening in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a clear example of foreign aggression against a Member of the United Nations.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

  7. “This is the least that the international community should do to alleviate the suffering of the oppressed people of South Africa.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  8. “The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has consistently helped mobilize and support international efforts aimed at eliminating apartheid's inhuman and racist policies. Furthermore, the Islamic Republic of Iran has unfailingly cooperated with various international bodies in order to strengthen the implementation of sanctions against South Africa. The Islamic Republic of Iran is of the view that only by concerted action can the abhorrent system of apartheid be dismantled. To achieve this | objective, drafting a new constitution with the participation of all patriotic representative groups in South Africa on the basis of an agreed framework is necessary to establish a democratic, non-racial and united country. Today, tiore than ever, the world is ready for the elimination of violence and racism.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  9. “The United Nations must continue to search for ways and means to stop the violence and help expedite the process of democratic negotiation in order to transform South Africa into a non-racial and democratic country. In this connection, the appointment and dispatch of the Secretary-General's Special Representative to South Africa represents a positive first step, one which will allow for a truly independent investigation of the violence and general situation in South Africa. The United Nations and the Security Council should nevertheless remain actively seized of the matter in order to ensure South Africa's smooth transition to a democratic and non-racial country. The Islamic Republic of Iran has been carefully following the developments in South Africa and is gravely concerned.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  10. “To achieve this goal, maintaining sanctions, in accordance with the resolution of the General Assembly, against the present regime should @iligently continue as the major element of the international community's stance on South Africa. We believe that the international community, while condemning the escalation of violence in South Africa, particularly the massacre at Boipatong Township, must make the necessary decisions to bring such violence to an early end and monitor the developments in South Africa until apartheid is eradicated. My Government fully supports the efforts of the Secretary-General and the use of his good offices in South Africa as requested by the Organization of African Unity.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  11. “Only the privileged minority that sees its interests at risk when the process of peaceful negotiations towards a more human and non-racial state of affairs in South Africa gains momentum. In this connection, the indifferent reaction of the South African Government raises some questions. The importance of fulfilling its duty to maintain peace and public safety should be impressed upon that Government. It is clear that the international community cannot be content with the extent of recent changes in South Africa. The total eradication of all apartheid policies and the emergence of respect for the fundamental principles of equal rights for all human beings, regardless of color or race, is essential.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  12. “According to the annex to document S/24232, violence in South Africa targeting black communities has escalated, a recent example of which is the massacre that took place in Boipatong Township on the night of 17 June 1992. The international community holds the Government of South Africa responsible and demands that it immediately stop the violence and protect the life and property of all South Africans. Despite the fact that death and injury on such a scale represents a national emergency, the response of the authorities of the South African regime has been totally inadequate, to say the least. The continuation of the recent cycle of violence seriously jeopardizes the process of peaceful negotiations and the transition towards a democratic, non-racial and united South Africa. Who benefits from this continued violence?”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  13. “Nelson Mandela; the lifting of the state of emergency and certain discriminatory legislation; the return of a number of political exiles; and, finally, the beginning of negotiation within the framework of CODESA. Despite these developments, the apartheid System, which is a sore spot on the conscience of humanity and a crime against it, is still in place. The deprived people of South Africa continue to suffer from this racist system. Hundreds of political prisoners are still secretly held in South African jails. Many people were killed or injured as a result of the ruthless and systematic actions of the South African security forces. This reign of violence has been systematically on the rise since January 1992. More than 7,000 people are said to have been killed since February 1990. The victims fall into different categories.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  14. “Since the adoption of the consensus Declaration on Apartheid and Its Destructive Consequences in South Africa at the sixteenth special session of the General Assembly, the issue of eradicating the South African regime's racist policies has been monitored by the international community, especially by the United Nations. The Declaration has called for the creation of an appropriate climate for negotiations in order to establish a democratic and non-racial South Africa, based on a new constitution. The international community should not relax the existing measures against the apartheid regime before achieving this goal. In the past three years, some positive developments have taken place. These include the release of some political prisoners, including Mr.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  15. “At this very sensitive juncture, the international community should immediately take all measures necessary to put an end to the violence and to develop a mechanism for monitoring the situation in South Africa, so that constructive negotiation may resume and pave the ground for eradicating, once and for all, the system of apartheid. In this connection, the international community in general and the Security Council in particular should ensure that negotiations will start on the basis of a truly democratic framework accepted by all parties involved. The minority Government in South Africa should be encouraged to accept this democratic framework for resumed negotiation and forgo its effort to guarantee its superiority over the majority black population by insisting on veto power.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  16. “'The continued loss of life resulting from the violence raging in South Africa is unacceptable. The violence is now aimed at destabilizing democratic forces and communities in general. The recent situation raises grave concerns about the control which the regime exerts over the security forces. In this context, many reports point to the involvement of elements of the security forces and the extreme right in fostering this persisting violence. Ultimately, however, the Government of South Africa bears full responsibility. As a result, the establishment of a democratic, non-racial and united South Africa is seriously threatened.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  17. “I am pleased and heartened that you, Sir, are presiding over this important deliberation that involves not only Africa, of which you are a distinguished son, but also the entire international community and its sense of civilization and democracy. May I also express appreciation to His Excellency Ambassador Noterdaeme for his skilful leadership of the Council during the month of June. The presence of so many Foreign Ministers and leaders from Africa, particularly Mr. Nelson Mandela, who personifies tireless struggle and bravery, and also Mr. Clarence Makwetu, President of the African National Congress of South Africa, in itself clearly demonstrates the importance of the subject at hand and the widespread danger that threatens not only South Africa but the surrounding States as well.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source