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“We urge everyone to contribute generously to the various funds that will be set up for that purpose. Indeed, how the implementation of the north- south Comprehensive Peace Agreement unfolds will determine not only the future of Darfur and the other unresolved contentious issues elsewhere in the Sudan, but the future of the country as a whole. Fortunately, however, we are pleased to note that the Secretary- General's report provides a viable, holistic framework to deal with those interrelated matters. The African Union is committed and ready to extend maximum cooperation in the realization of the objectives set out for the proposed United Nations peace support operation in the Sudan.”
2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the steps that the Government of the Sudan is undertaking to implement some of the recommendations of the report, as confirmed this morning by the First Vice-President in his intervention. In concluding my remarks, I should like to state that, in the view of the African Union, the coming weeks are critical not only for the prospects for progress in resolving the Darfur crisis, but also for the smooth launching of the implementation of the north- south Comprehensive Peace Agreement. In that regard, I should highlight as very critical the need for continuing international commitment to the ongoing efforts by the international community as a whole, led by the Government of Norway, to mobilize resources for the construction and reconstruction of southern Sudan and the other war-affected areas of the Sudan.”
2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source
“It appears that the debate as to what label to give the serious violations of international human rights and humanitarian law committed in Darfur has not - and cannot - stop the continuation of those violations or bring their perpetrators to account. By whatever name they are called, the crimes committed in Darfur were heinous and must not go unpunished. As matters stand, the international community risks allowing the guilty to escape punishment simply because there is no consensus on the appropriate forum in which to prosecute the crimes. In our view, the central consideration should be how to obtain speedy but comprehensive justice in the most cost-effective way so that clear lessons are learned and salutary examples are set such that, after Rwanda and now Darfur, we can truly say, "No more".”
2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source
“In that regard, we appreciate the contribution of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, of the United Nations Advance Mission in the Sudan as a whole and of our other partners in the wider international community who are actively encouraging the parties to come to terms with that reality. We urge that those efforts continue in order to create an enabling environment for an early resumption of the adjourned Abuja inter-Sudanese peace talks. We cannot ignore the fact that, prior to the convening of this Security Council meeting, the report of the International Commission of Inquiry on Darfur was submitted to the Secretary-General on 25 January 2005. The African Union is concerned about some aspects of the initial comments that followed.”
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“Jan Pronk has praised - have appreciably helped to avert a worsening of the security and humanitarian situations, it is also clear that, no matter how many troops are committed in Darfur, it is only the Sudanese parties themselves who can bring the crisis there to an end. So far, I cannot affirm that the parties have demonstrated sufficient political will or commitment to find a lasting solution to the crisis. And yet, however much such a solution is delayed, the truth that there can be no military solution, but only a political one, to the conflict in Darfur will prevail.”
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“However, as of yesterday, 7 February, the African Union has deployed on the ground in Darfur 370 military observers, a protection force of 1,410, 35 military police, 11 Ceasefire Commission staff officers and 81 civilian police. An additional 300 troops will soon be deployed from South Africa and Chad. Ultimately, with the continuing indispensable material and financial support of our partners - especially the United States, the European Union, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany and others - every effort will be made to accelerate the current programme of full deployment of the total strength of 3,320 by the middle of April 2005. However, although the mere presence and the proactive initiatives of the African Union troops - which Mr.”
2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source
“Ali Othman Taha, gave the African Union troops when he visited their headquarters in Naivasha four days ago that he would personally take responsibility for Darfur and ensure that peace returns as soon as possible. The African Union and, I am sure, the international community as a whole will give Mr. Taha their full cooperation in this, his commitment and endeavour. Indeed, it was because the African Union recognized early - as Mr. Jan Pronk just mentioned - the need to commit sufficient troops to the task in Darfur that the AU Peace and Security Council, at its meeting of 20 October 2004, decided to ramp up its personnel to a strength of 3,320. Because of logistical and other constraints, full deployment status has not yet been achieved.”
2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source
“The detailed and comprehensive report of 7 January fully accords with the African Union's own observations and conclusions as reported by the Chairperson of the Commission to the just-concluded Abuja summit of the African Union. The Secretary-General shares the concern at the continuing violation of the N'Djamena Ceasefire Agreement by all sides in Darfur and at the increasing deterioration in the security situation over the past four months. However, since the recent arrival of more troops, there has been some respite in the past 10 days from the prevailing and widespread cycle of violence. Here, it is appropriate to acknowledge the solemn undertaking that the First Vice-President, His Excellency Mr.”
2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source
“Furthermore, President Konare appreciates the acknowledgement by the Secretary-General in his various reports, and indeed by this Council, of the leading role the African Union plays, and will continue to play, in the efforts to find negotiated, political solutions to the security and political problems in Darfur. The AU takes this role with all seriousness, and we are conscious of our historic responsibility. With continuing understanding and cooperation on the part of the international community as a whole, which it has so far so generously extended, our ultimate success in this regard is assured. We also welcome the Secretary-General's two reports dated 7 January 2005 (S/2005/10 and Corr.1) and 31 January 2005 (S/2005/57).”
2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source
“That unified approach and unity of effort are all the more vital for the envisaged working relationship between the AU and the United Nations, and the African Mission in the Sudan and the United Nations Advance Mission in the Sudan, as defined in Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter. In this regard, the Chairperson confirms with satisfaction the ongoing discussions aimed at strengthening not only institutional cooperation between the two organizations' Missions in the Sudan, but also between the relevant policy organs and officials at all levels. He appreciates this initiative of the Secretary-General, whose objective is to maximize the full exploitation of our complementarities through mutually agreed joint coordination and cooperation mechanisms.”
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“This is the reason we welcome the report of the Secretary-General dated 31 January 2005 (S/2005/57) and note with satisfaction the observations and recommendations contained therein. We welcome in particular the comprehensive proposals for the deployment of a United Nations peace support operation in the Sudan, as outlined in section VI of the report. President Konare strongly supports the Secretary-General's proposals for a united, unified approach for the coordination of the United Nations activities by pulling together the critical resources of the agencies, funds and programmes of the United Nations.”
2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source
“The briefing meeting today offers all of us a window of opportunity to reassess our collective efforts and thus demonstrate to the people of the Sudan that the Security Council and the wider international community remain committed to accompanying them as they strive to implement the landmark Agreement between the Government of the Sudan and the SPLM/A. No less importantly, this briefing meeting should also signal to the Sudanese parties the expectations of the Security Council and the international community that they should continue to stay the course towards the speedy conclusion of the few outstanding issues, and thereby pave the way for a start on the implementation modalities.”
2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source
“By directly negotiating the final phase of the Naivasha process between themselves, with great wisdom and patience and patriotism, they have ensured Sudanese ownership of the process and the outcome. Now that they are both going to play crucial roles as partners in the incoming Government of National Unity, the AU salutes their Excellencies and looks forward to their again bringing the "Midas Touch" to the Darfur and other contentions simmering in their great country. Again, this morning's meeting is timely because the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement on 9 January 2005 turned a new chapter in the history of the Sudan.”
2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source
“I should also like to express my appreciation for the kind invitation extended to me in my capacity as the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union in the Sudan to participate in this important briefing session on the two reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan. The significance of this day and of this meeting of the Security Council is aptly underscored by the participation of the First Vice-President of the Republic of the Sudan, His Excellency Mr. Ali Othman Taha, and of the Chairman of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A), His Excellency Mr. John Garang. These two statesmen are the architects of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement that we are all celebrating.”
2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source
“Mr. Kingibe: At the outset, may I welcome the remarks that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General just made regarding Darfur. The report of the Secretary-General to which he referred was circulated this morning, but, listening very closely to his remarks, I cannot but fully share his very deep analysis of the situation in Darfur. He has conveyed this analysis with great insight, characteristic passion and commitment. I have taken note of his recommendations, which the leadership of the African Union (AU) will, no doubt, fully and carefully consider and reach a conclusion thereupon. I wish to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February.”
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“I thank the First Executive Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa for his expression of appreciation addressed to the Council. There are no further speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 8.50 p.m. 32”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“It is our great expectation that with the lifting of the mandatory arms embargo today the new Republic of South Africa will take advantage of its management, trade and industrial capacities to mobilize all its people for the larger goals of justice, peace and development. We are confident that South Africa will be a moving force in the development of the economies in the sub-region and in the African continent at large. In this regard, my country stands ready and looks forward to very active and constructive cooperation with South Africa. I now resume my function as President of the Council. The First Executive Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa has asked to make a statement, and I now call on him.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“In the course of that struggle - and, indeed, as so generously acknowledged by several speakers here today - successive Nigerian Governments and successive generations of the Nigerian people had considered no sacrifice too great nor effort too little as their contribution to the international effort to hasten the end of oppression and injustice which apartheid represented. In this process, Nigeria had the privilege to participate in and often lead the struggle to bring additional international pressure to bear on the apartheid regime in South Africa. For over two decades Nigeria was honoured to chair the United Nations Special Committee against Apartheid, whose contributions were critical to the process of change in South Africa. May I say, in conclusion, that my delegation welcomes the birth of a new South Africa.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“Indeed, the Committee did play an additional contributory role in hastening the demise of apartheid and paving the way for the emergence of a united, non-racial, and democratic South Africa. As South Africa reintegrates itself in the international community, my Government is especially delighted to have been associated over the years with the evolutionary process as well as the historic campaign against the obnoxious policy of apartheid designed to perpetuate the subjugation of the majority by the minority in South Africa.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“Thabo Mbeki that South Africa will not view the lifting of the embargo as an opportunity to worsen the condition of an already over-armed continent, it is none the less important that these sanctions are lifted to enable the country to decide for itself what economic diversification options it wishes to pursue. Related to the lifting of the mandatory arms embargo is the dissolution of the relevant Committee of the Security Council established in accordance with rule 28 of its provisional rules of procedure, a Committee whose duty and responsibility it had been to monitor the application and observance by Member States of these sanctions. I would like to place on record my Government's appreciation of the manner in which the Committee performed its duties.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“It is indeed significant that the Council met today, on Africa Day, to adopt this historic resolution. Of double significance is the fact that it is today that South Africa became the 53rd member of the Organization of African Unity. By the lifting of these sanctions, South Africa, a country which once again stands ready to assume its rightful pride of place in the comity of nations, will be able to engage in fruitful cooperation with interested States in the fields of science and technology for development. Whereas the international community has noted with appreciation the assurance given at the beginning of this debate by the First Executive Deputy President of South Africa, His Excellency, Mr.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of Pakistan for his very generous personal tribute. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Nigeria. The adoption today of a resolution lifting the mandatory arms embargo and related measures imposed by this Council against the Republic of South Africa brings to an end the series of measures imposed on a pariah regime which, from any perspective, was ill-suited and had no moral justification to chart the destiny of all its people. The installation on 10 May of a democratic Government of a united, non-racial South Africa has closed this tragic chapter on South Africa's dark past. My delegation therefore commends the speed and efficiency with which the Council has acted upon the request of President Nelson Mandela for the lifting of these sanctions.”
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“I thank the representative of the Czech Republic, and assure him that he will continue to enjoy the company of the Permanent Representative of Nigeria in this chair, effective tomorrow.”
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“I thank the representative of the United Kingdom for his generous recognition of my country's contribution to the subject under discussion.”
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“There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 919 (1994). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of Brazil for his kind words addressed to me. I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document $/1994/610. 24 A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Djibouti, France, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of Djibouti for the kind sentiments he expressed with regard to my country and for his generous tributes to all concerned.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina for his kind words addressed to the Permanent Representative of Nigeria and to his predecessor, the Permanent Representative of New Zealand. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“I thank Mr. Minty for his kind sentiments with regard to my country. The next speaker is the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”
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“It is truly a dream that has come true, for hope at last has become a reality. We can all agree today that the mission has been accomplished.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“On a personal note, as a South African who has worked in exile since 1959 to promote anti-apartheid campaigns, I should like to say what a wonderful feeling it was to vote for the first time last month in the first-ever South African democratic elections; to be granted my first South African passport in 35 years; to have had to the privilege to be in Pretoria on 10 May to witness the 17 inauguration of His Excellency President Nelson Mandela as the head of a free South Africa; and today to travel from South Africa on our national airline and participate in this meeting with our First Executive Deputy President, His Excellency Mr. Thabo Mbeki, and the Deputy Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mr. Aziz Pahad, and _ other members of the South African delegation. This is almost an unbelievable experience.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“South Africa has had a long struggle for freedom, and our leaders and people always kept hope alive, as did the front-line States and supporters abroad. All that has helped to produce the new reality, which is truly miraculous. The United Nations has played a major role in this process since its inception. But there are new tasks in the new era. South Africa will need the United Nations and the international community, and the international community and the United Nations will need South Africa.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“We thank Britain for ending the Simonstown Agreement in 1975 and the other major Western Powers which were also persuaded over the years, often through mass, nationwide campaigns, to take more effective action against apartheid. We should also like to thank the "421 arms embargo Committee" of the Council and the Special Committee against Apartheid, and their respective chairpersons, as well as the Centre against Apartheid, for their cooperation. I must also pay tribute to the thousands of extraordinary people who assisted us, some by providing information at considerable personal risk and sacrifice, and others who acted through various anti-apartheid organizations in helping to implement the decisions of the Security Council.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“Thus, when the dawn of a new democratic South Africa broke in Pretoria on 10 May 1994 it was a victory for all the people of South Africa and the world, and we can today talk about reconciliation and begin the task of nation-building because the whole world has enormous sympathy for the new South Africa in its future plans. At last the people of South Africa and of southern Africa as a whole have peace from apartheid and can begin the mammoth task of reconstruction and development in a framework of common security. As we relax the arms embargo we need to thank the African States, the Non-Aligned Movement and some Western States for their long commitment to anti-apartheid action. We thank the Nordic countries, and, on behalf of the World Campaign, we particularly thank Norway and Sweden for their direct support.”
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“Newly independent countries risked their national sovereignty and very survival in order to support the freedom struggle, and most of them, like the majority population within South Africa's borders, continue to suffer from the destructive consequences of apartheid. Despite the loopholes and weakness in_ the implementation of the embargo, and various violations, we believe that the arms embargo against apartheid played a significant role in bringing about change and reducing the level of violence and human suffering in southern Africa. Of course, it was essentially the struggle of the South African people that brought about their liberation. But that struggle also became the common struggle of humanity, and therefore the cost of the transformation was relatively low.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“We have over the years cooperated closely with the Security Council's "421 arms embargo Committee", and its records testify to our consistent efforts to ensure the strict and comprehensive implementation of the solemn decisions of the United Nations. We should also state that the early warnings we gave of the development of an "apartheid bomb" were not scaremongering, but were founded on solid facts which have subsequently been confirmed. In addition to trying to prevent arms being used for internal suppression in South Africa, we had to later intensify the arms embargo in order to stop apartheid's growing war in the region. The enormous sacrifices made by the front-line States to advance the African liberation struggle involved a large number of casualties and massive destruction, certainly without precedent in modern history.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“However, it was only after the historic United Nations- Organization of African Unity Lagos Conference of August 1977 that the Security Council adopted the mandatory arms embargo against apartheid through resolution 418 (1977) of November 1977. That was the first-ever mandatory decision by the United Nations against a Member State. Thereafter, additional resolutions were adopted to strengthen the arms embargo - namely, resolutions 558 (1984) and 591 (1986). It was also decided at the Lagos Conference to establish the World Campaign against Military and Nuclear Collaboration with South Africa, with the Heads of State of Nigeria and the front-line States as the founder patrons.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“In the past it was to call for action against apartheid, but today, on Africa Day, it is to celebrate the democratic transformation of South Africa and to rejoice at the relaxation of the international arms embargo. We wholeheartedly support the draft resolution before the Council. The statement today by the First Deputy Executive President of South Africa has confirmed the transformation of South Africa from a virtual international outlaw to a normal and responsible member of the world community of nations. Immediately after the 1960 Sharpeville massacre we launched through the Anti-Apartheid Movement an international campaign to stop arming apartheid. The Security Council imposed an arms embargo against apartheid during 1963-1964 and substantially strengthened it in 1970.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of Tunisia for his kind words addressed to my country; to the Permanent Representative of Nigeria; to his predecessor, the Permanent Representative of New Zealand; and to myself. The next speaker is Mr. Abdul Minty, to whom the Council has extended an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. Mr. Minty: I should like on behalf of the Anti-Apartheid Movement and the World Campaign against Military and Nuclear Collaboration with South Africa to congratulate Nigeria on its presidency of the Security Council and to thank Nigeria, as well as the Council, for the privilege and honour of addressing this historic meeting. This is the fourth time that I have appeared before the Council.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of Senegal for the kind sentiments he expressed with regard to my country and for his kind words for the Permanent Representative of Nigeria and his predecessor, the Permanent Representative of New Zealand. The next speaker is the representative of Tunisia. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of India for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Senegal. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of Morocco for his kind words addressed to the Permanent Representative of Nigeria and his predecessor. The next speaker is the representative of India. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“[ thank the representative of the United Republic of Tanzania for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Greece. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of Malaysia for his statement and for his kind words addressed to the Permanent Representative of Nigeria, to my country, Nigeria, and to my predecessor in this chair. The next speaker is the representative of the United Republic of Tanzania. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of Egypt and for her kind words addressed to me and to my predecessor. The next speaker is the representative of Malaysia. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of Algeria for the very kind words he extended to my colleague Ambassador Gambari and to his predecessor in the presidency, the representative of New Zealand. (Spoke in English) The next speaker is the representative of Egypt. I invite her to take a place at the Council table and to make her statement.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of Sierra Leone for his kind words addressed to me and to my predecessor. The next speaker is the representative of Algeria. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of Congo for his kind words addressed to me and to my predecessor. (Spoke in English): The next speaker is the representative of Sierra Leone. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of Zimbabwe for his kind words addressed to me and to my predecessor. The next speaker is the representative of Congo. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of Zambia for his kind words addressed to me and to my predecessor. The next speaker is the representative of Zimbabwe. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”
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