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first: 1998-04-24
most recent: 2003-06-17
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“It is important that local governments, in close cooperation with peacekeeping forces, provide the necessary protection and security for the returning populations in the areas that have been declared secure. It is also essential that the Government be able to provide for a minimum of public services in former RUF-controlled areas. Improvements in the human rights situation in Sierra Leone are necessary. The situation for many internally displaced persons is particularly difficult, and reports of violations of international humanitarian law against the civilian population underline the need for swift and efficient UNAMSIL deployment and the establishment of civilian authorities.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“Norway has thus far contributed $8 million to humanitarian efforts in Sierra Leone and Guinea in 2001, and we have pledged $500,000 for the establishment of a special court for Sierra Leone. The gradual improvement of the security situation in Sierra Leone has given the humanitarian agencies access to formerly inaccessible regions. The return of refugees has placed a heavy burden on the resources and the infrastructure in the Government-controlled areas. There is a clear need for the resettlement of both internally displaced persons and returnees to other regions. Norway supports the efforts of the humanitarian agencies in their resettlement and reintegration activities.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“Norway has stated its willingness to provide additional personnel to the civilian police component of UNAMSIL, and we are preparing to have another Norwegian police officer, a superintendent, in place in Sierra Leone shortly. The Secretary-General has underlined the risk that the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme will soon stall as a result of insufficient funding. As a response to this situation, Norway is prepared to contribute another $500,000 to the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration fund in addition to the $1 million we contributed in 1999. We will, however, need to see a firm commitment from other donors too, and we appeal both to the members of the Council and to others to contribute to the fund.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“For the long-term stability of the country, it is crucial that income-generating activities are created and that ex-combatants and returning populations are given the possibility to participate in the revitalization of the country's economy. The extension of civilian authority is another precondition for the success of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process. Incentives for disarmament must be created by providing citizens with a basic sense of security. We therefore strongly encourage UNAMSIL to continue to work with the Sierra Leonean Government on efforts to extend civil authority, both qualitatively and geographically.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“The agreement to construct new camps for demobilization and the creation of a mobile disarmament unit will facilitate the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process further. We welcome the idea of integrating the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) and the Civil Defence Force (CDF) into the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration monitoring mechanism and technical bodies. There are, however, significant challenges remaining. The reintegration of ex-combatants, returnees and internally displaced persons in the region that has been declared safe requires concrete and comprehensive measures. Close cooperation between the Government of Sierra Leone, UNAMSIL and other United Nations bodies is required. Particular attention should be given to the situation of child ex-combatants.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“I, too, would like to thank Ambassador Adeniji for his briefing. We welcome this opportunity to exchange views on the situation in Sierra Leone. Norway would like to reiterate its strong support for the peace process and we note with satisfaction recent positive developments. The deployment of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) to new areas, the release of a significant number of child combatants and the disarmament of several thousand ex-combatants represent significant progress for the peace process. The process of disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and rehabilitation merits particular attention. Norway is pleased to see the progress of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process and the revitalization of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“This appears in reality to be the only other option. A continuation of the current state of affairs would mean carrying on with a cumbersome and time- consuming scrutiny of almost all goods destined for Iraq. Such a course of action would be contrary to the interests of the Iraqi civilian population. The choice is clear. We must seize the opportunity before us and mark a clear departure from the status quo.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“In exploring ways to enhance United Nations controls, we should be guided by a thorough analysis, in close consultation with the States concerned. By the unanimous adoption of resolution 1352 (2001), the Council is faced with both the challenge and the responsibility of reforming the implementation of the humanitarian programme. This is the main task that we have undertaken to do by 3 July. In summing up, the basic issue before us today is the following choice between two alternatives: either we seize this opportunity to radically simplify and promote the flow of everyday civilian goods into Iraq, thereby establishing beyond any doubt that the international community is giving paramount importance to humanitarian concerns, while keeping sensitive goods under control; or we preserve the status quo.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“With the exception of a few items that have been fast- tracked, the overwhelming majority of items destined to Iraq have been undergoing the scrutiny of the sanctions Committee. We all know how cumbersome and, in my View, unnecessary such an approach can be. More importantly, it can lead to unwanted obstacles to the flow of important items. Limiting the scope of control by the sanctions Committee to potentially sensitive items by leaving all other items aside is, in our view, plain common sense. Moreover, Norway is in favour of the increased involvement of Iraq's neighbouring States in upholding effective United Nations measures and thus of sending a signal of renewed unity from the international community to Iraqi authorities. At the same time, their legitimate concerns need to be taken into full account.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“We should heed his call to Council members to ensure a more effective implementation of the programme. This can be achieved by doing away, as far as possible, with certain cumbersome and time-consuming procedures involved in today's practice. We believe that the focus of the Committee should be solely on items which represent a military- related threat or clear dual-use risks. We would welcome significant simplification and streamlining of procedures towards this objective. Such a step requires the adoption of a list of goods to scrutinize, a so-called goods review list. I believe it is important to note here that such a notion, although new, reflects the fact that, in reality, we have already had a comprehensive control list for 11 years.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“Pending the cooperation we all hope for, and which so far has not been forthcoming, we find on our part that it would be irresponsible not to engage in a result-oriented and concrete attempt to revisit how current sanctions work. It is our collective responsibility to make a thorough assessment of current practices and consider how they could be improved. Drawing on my own experience from chairing the Security Council Committee established by resolution 661 (1990), I think I have all members with me in saying that certain immediate improvements and changes are called for in the handling of imports of goods into Iraq. This has also been highlighted by the Secretary-General in his latest report dated 18 May 2001 (S/2001/505) on the implementation of the oil- for-food programme.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“However, the Iraqi authorities bear the main responsibility for utilizing all means put at their disposal by the United Nations to meet urgent needs. Moreover, they must ensure budgetary priorities and take other appropriate measures to accommodate these needs. Norway attaches great importance to a humanitarian cash component under the humanitarian programme in order to allow for the purchase of locally produced goods and thus stimulate development of local resources. Needless to say, our primary wish remains, however, full Iraqi cooperation with the United Nations, leading to an end to sanctions, and thereby allowing for a normalization of the economy. Security Council resolution 1284 (1999) remains the overall framework and stipulates the conditions for the lifting of sanctions against Iraq.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“We remain dismayed by the dire living conditions of various segments of the civilian population. It would be too simple to attempt to identify one single reason for these difficult living conditions and health problems. There are various reasons for this situation. Nevertheless, we all have solid evidence not only on the usefulness but also of the necessity of the humanitarian programme in Iraq pursuant to resolution 986 (1995). Therefore, it is a matter of particular concern that $2.2 billion of the funds destined to meet these humanitarian objectives remain unused in the United Nations escrow account. It would be naive to claim that full utilization of the oil-for-food programme would by itself solve all the outstanding issues related to the development of the social and economic infrastructure in Iraq, and we are not doing so.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“Moreover, we regretfully have to revert to the issue of missing persons and stolen property. We are deeply concerned by the plight of the missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals, as well as their families. It is disturbing that there is no progress on this matter. We urge Iraq to ensure the expeditious repatriation or the return of all Kuwaiti and third-county nationals or their remains. Iraqi statements attacking the integrity of the high-level Coordinator, Ambassador Vorontsov, must be clearly rejected. We fail to understand why the required transparency with regard to missing persons and stolen property cannot be achieved through cooperation with the United Nations. Paramount among Norwegian concerns is the humanitarian situation of the Iraqi people.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“The essential message from the international community is, therefore, that the key to unlocking the door of sanctions is through full cooperation. Iraq holds the key. On our part, we have been eager to see that key being properly turned in order to lift the sanctions. Weapons inspectors must be given entry to Iraq, and Iraq must demonstrate its willingness to cooperate fully with the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC). We have full confidence in the Commission's Chairman, Mr. Hans Blix, and his team. In the field of weapons of mass destruction, particularly after Iraq has demonstrated use of such weapons, the international community could not issue a clean bill of health without reasonable guarantees. The international community has been demanding nothing more, and nothing less.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“Norway attaches the utmost importance to a prompt and lasting settlement of this issue. At the same time, we recall the background and purpose of sanctions against Iraq, which are clearly linked to preventing Iraq from yet again constituting a threat to peace and security in the region. We are committed to the premises for ending these measures. A lasting settlement can happen, and will happen, only on the basis of full Iraqi cooperation with the international community in conformity with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, including its resolution 1284 (1999). The basic requirements of cooperation with the international community are simple. They are shared by all members of the Council. They are reasonable, seen against the background of earlier records of compliance by the Iraqi authorities.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“We welcome KFOR's efforts to deal with the regional security situation, as outlined by the KFOR Commander. This includes the increased efforts to prevent ethnic Albanian extremist activities across the Macedonian border, as well as KFOR's contribution to the positive developments in southern Serbia. The international community's successful cooperation with Belgrade in the Presevo valley shows that more can be achieved through political means and confidence- building measures than by the use of force.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“Therefore, Belgrade leaders, for their part, should further promote Serbs' interests by helping UNMIK identify and influence interlocutors committed to the integration of Serbs in Kosovo. This is not least the case in Mitrovica, which is a major challenge. Norway supports the comprehensive and balanced strategy outlined by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General during our visit: a persistent political process, involving close cooperation with Belgrade, to replace parallel structures in Mitrovica with confidence-building measures and security provided by KFOR, UNMIK police and the Kosovo Police Service, with Serb participation. This must be carefully conducted, and another exodus must be avoided by ensuring that Mitrovica Serbs have at least the same sense of security as they have now.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“Creating security and conditions for return cannot be left to the United Nations and the Kosovo Force (KFOR) alone. It is up to Kosovar leaders to demonstrate in deeds the political will to create a multi-ethnic society that is ready for meaningful self-rule in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999). We did not support a community which had suffered repression and violence only to see members of that same community inflict suffering on others. Those who fought for their own rights must now stand up for the equal rights of others. There are obviously mutual links between, on the one hand, Kosovo Serb security and the return of Kosovo Serbs, and, on the other hand, Kosovo Serbs' participation in the interim institutions.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“Closer cooperation between UNMIK and Belgrade is also crucial to resolve the fate of missing persons of all communities, as well as the release of remaining political and other prisoners. Judging by our constructive meetings in Belgrade, we believe that UNMIK can work with Yugoslav authorities to achieve progress in the five areas highlighted by President Kostunica, in order to encourage full Kosovo Serb participation in the election process. We expect Kosovar Albanian leaders to shoulder their share of the responsibility for improving the security situation so that a real process of return of displaced persons can commence. We will do our share and fulfil our commitments to Kosovo. But this is a two-way street. All involved must do their part.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“Plans for regional police training with a focus on all kinds of trafficking are being developed in the context of the Stability Pact's police cooperation and training initiative. We welcome the willingness of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Government to cooperate with the UNMIK police in addressing illegal trafficking, as expressed to the Council mission. We look forward to hearing from UNMIK about the follow-up and results. It is clear to us that closer cooperation with Belgrade is needed on a range of issues facing UNMIK in the time leading up to elections. We count on - and expect - Serb leaders in Belgrade and Kosovo to support UNMIK's endeavours to implement resolution 1244 (1999). Norway welcomes the positive attitude of President Kostunica regarding Kosovo Serb registration.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“We therefore firmly support the Special Representative of the Secretary-General's initiatives to improve law and order, including through a new police and justice pillar and three new regulations directed against extremists. Reports from Kosovo indicate that the weapons amnesty programme has been a success. Ongoing programmes providing for assessment and destruction of small-arms stockpiles should be expanded to other parts of the region. Norway welcomes the endeavours of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe in this regard. A main concern is the trafficking in such weapons. Cross-border police cooperation must be enhanced. The Macedonian crisis shows the need for a comprehensive approach.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“Our overall aim must be to promote peace and stability and to stop disintegration and extremism in the Balkan region. And much remains to be done. As a major provider of personnel and assistance to Kosovo, Norway has a strong interest in the successful implementation of self-government in Kosovo, based on the Constitutional Framework and resolution 1244 (1999). The single most important challenge is the security situation. As made clear in the Secretary-General's report and during our mission, minority communities, in particular Kosovo Serbs, continue to suffer from ethnic violence and major crimes. Neither do extremists shun violence against fellow ethnic Albanians to advance political or criminal interests.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“I, too, would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for his briefing and for the Secretary-General's report. I would also like to thank you, Mr. President, for leading our mission efficiently and for presenting our report. We found our meetings useful and important, not least our interactions with President Kostunica and President Putin. For two years now, the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) has made good progress in implementing resolution 1244 (1999). Norway commends UNMIK, led by Hans Haekkerup, and the Kosovo Force (KFOR), led by Thorstein Skiaker, for their efforts, together with our partners in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the European Union pillars, to create conditions for a multi-ethnic democratic Kosovo.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“As conflict prevention transcends the boundaries among the mandates of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Security Council, we as Member States have a particular responsibility to provide for a unified United Nations approach.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“As Member States, we need to do more than express our support for the Secretary-General's vision of moving from a culture of reaction to a culture of prevention. We must take ownership. The primary responsibility for the peaceful settlement of conflict rests with the national Governments concerned. Without the will for peace, the options for conflict prevention are limited. Furthermore, it is through the leadership of Member States in United Nations organs and in the governing councils of United Nations funds, programmes and specialized agencies that that change can materialize. Ultimately, these questions are linked to the thorny issues of authority and division of labour within the United Nations system.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“We consider many of its recommendations as key to strengthening the work of the United Nations in preventing conflict. It is of utmost importance that the ongoing deliberations in the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations result in support for strengthening capacity within the Secretariat. Finally, we welcome the approach taken by the Secretary-General in inviting Member States to participate in developing a road map for the implementation of the specific recommendations in the report. In that respect we, in general, support the proposal for a mechanism under the Security Council to discuss prevention cases on a continuing basis. We believe we should first consider the appropriateness of using existing mechanisms.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“In our view, the United Nations should increase its support for regional measures to curb the illicit trade in small arms. The first United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in all its Aspects will take place at United Nations Headquarters from 9 to 20 July. It is of prime importance that the conference agree on a programme of action to curb the illicit trade in small arms. With respect to peace operations, Norway agrees that particular emphasis needs to be placed on the preventive role of civilian police in peace operations. In general, the report (S/2000/809) of the Panel on United Nations Peace Operations chaired by Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi was a milestone in providing a unified approach to peace and security.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“Reducing the profits of war is an important preventive measure. The Council should continue its work to develop more effective measures targeted at the illegal exploitation of natural resources and at related factors that fuel armed conflict. Experience indicates that such measures serve to strengthen rather than to weaken national sovereignty. The profits of war fuel the illegal trade in small arms. Practical disarmament measures such as "weapons for development" projects and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration are important tools for preventing conflict. We appeal to donor countries to provide the necessary funding for such projects. Norway has supported a wide range of practical disarmament measures, and contributed to the establishment of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Trust Fund on Small Arms.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“A wide range of cooperative measures are at hand for the United Nations system, such as preventive diplomacy and support for democratic principles, security sector reform and human rights measures. These are, and should be, the main components of preventive strategies. However, those strategies are effective only when conflicts are driven by grievances that can be addressed by such measures, and where there exists a local commitment to peaceful solutions to conflict. We must not be blind to the fact that economic ambition and greed drive many conflicts that constitute a threat to international peace and security. Today, widespread poverty and armed conflict go hand in hand in countries that are rich in resources. How can peace be secured among belligerents that actively seek to undermine efforts to prevent armed conflict?”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“Norway has supported the Trust Fund for Preventive Action, and we would like to use this opportunity to appeal to other donor countries to provide financial resources to the Fund. Regional and subregional organizations, such as the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the Economic Community of West African States, are developing their capacity for conflict prevention. These are measures that should be actively supported by the international community. Norway has provided support to the OAU Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution. Within the broad mandate of Chapter VIII of the Charter, the United Nations should seek to strengthen its cooperation with regional organizations on conflict prevention.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“We are pleased to note that the report presents this as an area of priority for the Department. We agree that preventive action should be initiated at the earliest possible stage of a conflict cycle in order for it to be effective. The role of the funds, programmes and other specialized agencies is crucial in that respect. The Security Council needs to address conflict prevention in a more systematic manner. We support the recommendation that more active use be made of preventive deployment, and that peace-building components be included in peacekeeping operations. Timing is key in operational conflict prevention. Financial resources must be available to act swiftly.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“An understanding of the local and underlying causes of each conflict is a fundamental premise for successful prevention. The United Nations presence at the country level is important for the early prevention of conflict. It is also important in ensuring that preventive strategies are based on local initiatives and participation. In our view, there is a need to clarify roles, responsibilities and lines of communication for work in the United Nations system at the country level, in order to secure the best use of existing resources for conflict prevention. The role of the Department of Political Affairs as focal point in the United Nations system for prevention and peace-building makes it paramount that the Department coordinate and cooperate with other departments, funds and agencies.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“There is a need to act more decisively to address looming conflicts where the United Nations can work in concert with regional organizations and initiatives. Too often the signs of escalating conflict are clear to the world community, but action is withheld. In the following I will provide Norway's views on some of the principal issues in the report. We will comment further on the report during the announced meetings in the General Assembly. Allow me to stress, however, that conflict prevention has to be approached in a comprehensive manner. It is therefore important that while the report is being discussed both in the Council and in the Assembly, it is vital that we do not end up with a United Nations that reacts in a piece- meal manner to issues that are complex and intertwined in the field.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“Mr. President, it is an honour and a pleasure to see you presiding over this important meeting. It is also a testimony to Bangladesh's persistent efforts to prevent conflict and promote a culture of peace. Norway welcomes the Secretary-General's report on conflict prevention. We share his vision that we need to move the United Nations system from a "culture of reaction to a culture of prevention." In paragraph 165 of the report the Secretary- General states: "Most of the factors that stopped the United Nations intervening to prevent genocide in Rwanda remain present today." We find this fact deeply disturbing. It provides a clear rationale for why conflict prevention must continue to be high on the Council's agenda.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“The trilateral agreements on combating illegal migration and organized crime, brokered by UNMIBH, and the establishment of an Interpol office in Sarajevo represent very positive concrete steps in that regard. It is our hope that the new democratic Governments in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia will commit themselves to further reconciliation, cooperation and good-neighbourly relations, based on mutual recognition of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of each State. A promising beginning has already been made. It is now crucial for the international community to stay the course and assist the nations of the region in finding sustainable solutions which promote democracy, stability and reintegration, and prevent further violence and disintegration.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“The international community must also act with greater resolve to deal with this issue. Norway condemns attempts by the Croat National Congress to establish a Croat entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the recent ethnically motivated violence in Mostar, Trebinje and Banja Luka. These incidents show that nationalist forces are still active and remain ready and willing to incite violence and to undermine the Peace Agreement. Norway emphasizes the important contributions that neighbouring countries can make in promoting stability, the rule of law and democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ethnic tension, organized crime, trafficking, illegal immigration and political instability can be adequately dealt with only within a regional framework and through a unified international approach.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“Reports indicate a substantial increase in minority returns to, and within, Bosnia and Herzegovina. These returns often take place despite the continued efforts of nationalist forces to block the return process. Norway commends the courage of the returnees and expresses its appreciation for the dedicated efforts of the IPTF, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and others involved. It is unacceptable that nationalist and criminal elements continue to hamper the return of families to their rightful homes. In some cases, these are the same elements that engaged in ethnic cleansing during the Bosnian war. This underscores the need to continue to demand that all local, entity and State governments in Bosnia and Herzegovina cooperate fully with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“The international community must engage in a more coordinated and unified manner in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We would like to see improved cooperation between the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the High Representative, the Stabilization Force, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and all the other organizations that have important roles to play in implementing the Peace Agreement. We must ensure that they complement each other, rather than compete with each other. Regarding the political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Norway welcomes the formation of non- nationalist governments at State and entity levels following the general elections in 2000. We are encouraged by the constructive approach of the Matic Government, and by other positive signs.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“There is a continued need for the training and equipping of entity police and State border police. Judicial follow-up demands further attention. The police and judiciary of Bosnia and Herzegovina continue to require international support and supervision, but local, entity and State officials must bear the primary responsibility for ensuring progress in the reform efforts, which are vital to the development of a democratic society. Establishing the rule of law is a precondition for self- sustaining peace. Norway has been among the major contributors to the comprehensive international peace-building efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We will continue to provide assistance. But we expect local leaders increasingly to do their share, in cooperation with the international agencies operating in the field.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“My delegation would also like to thank Special Representative Klein for his briefing and for his active efforts as head of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH). Norway welcomes UNMIBH's mandate implementation plan and its important contribution to the implementation of the Peace Agreement. We commend UNMIBH and the International Police Task Force (IPTF) for having made good progress in the areas of police reform, the State Border Service and the rule of law. Norway remains committed to supporting UNMIBH's efforts to fulfil its core tasks by 2002. We therefore support the extension of UNMIBH's mandate for another year, as recommended by the Secretary- General. We must give UNMIBH time and resources to tackle the remaining challenges. Minority representation in local police forces is too low.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“Special Representative Olara Otunnu's statement today on the exploitation of children provided an extremely grim picture. Concerted and urgent efforts are called for by the government forces, as well as the rebel groups. We look forward to working with Olara Otunnu on his five-point plan. The international community must relentlessly address the aspects relating to the humanitarian situation. Norway would like to reiterate its support for regional initiatives to bring peace to the Great Lakes region.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We also share the view expressed by the Secretary-General that there can be no lasting peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo without a comprehensive settlement of the situation in Burundi. The problem of assuring effective civilian administration, including the security and safety of the civilian population, remains a serious challenge to peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We agree with the notion that this is the responsibility of the parties with de facto control and we urge those in control to address this problem in a serious manner. We share the view that human rights, child protection and civil affairs officers will help to protect the safety of the civilian population. We remain deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation and the use of child soldiers throughout the region.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327Resumption1 (2001) · source
“This concern underlines the necessity of establishing a viable programme of disarmament, demobilization, resettlement, reintegration and repatriation for armed groups, as identified in the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement. I note, however, the Secretary-General's assessment that the plans provided to date by the parties are not a sufficient basis for further United Nations action in this regard. Pressure on the parties must thus be maintained in order to have a proper plan for disarmament, demobilization, resettlement, reintegration and repatriation devised. Likewise, pressure must be applied vis-a-vis the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its allies to end any support for the negative forces operating in the region.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We believe that, by extending the mandate for one year, the international community is showing its commitment to supporting peace and security and to helping alleviate the sufferings of the people of the region. We are supportive of the Secretary-General's request for additional personnel for MONUC. We are especially happy to see the proposed strengthening of the civilian component and we see the necessity of strengthening the operation's logistical capacity. However, we would have preferred to see a more detailed plan for the use of additional personnel. Norway also shares the Secretary-General's concern about reports of eastward movements of armed groups and their incursion into Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The risk requires a carefully balanced approach which would allow us to play our part in maintaining the momentum of the peace process while minimizing, to the extent possible, the scope for mission creep. It is important that the new MONUC mandate be given, to the greatest extent possible, in conformity with the relevant recommendations in the Brahimi report. Norway is supportive of the recommendation in the Secretary-General's report to extend the mandate of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for 12 months, until 15 June 2002. We share his assessment that MONUC and the United Nations will be engaged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for a considerable time.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327Resumption1 (2001) · source
“My delegation, too, is grateful for the briefings that we heard this morning. We note the consistency of the assessments made by the Secretary-General in his report and by the recent Security Council mission in its report. The Council members' increasingly common analysis of and approach to the Great Lakes region is indeed a good basis for our deliberations this week on extending the mandate of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC). The progress made in the peace process during the past few months is encouraging. At the same time, the challenges at hand as we prepare for the third phase of MONUC are enormous, as illustrated in the Secretary-General's report.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Norway is ready to consider the other recommendations, including that aircraft turbine fuel and special fuels for military use be specified in the arms embargo, but with the provision that this does not negatively affect the humanitarian assistance efforts in Afghanistan.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“It is also necessary to see a sanctions monitoring mechanism for Afghanistan in connection with the discussions on the establishment of a permanent mechanism for monitoring United Nations sanctions regimes, including arms embargoes. The report has raised important issues in that regard that need to be studied further. As for the question of financing, Norway's position is that the mechanism needs secure and stable funding and that it should thus be financed by assessed contributions. We have also noted arguments in favour of initial voluntary funding in order to ensure speedy implementation of the recommendation. We are also ready to consider that.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“In that connection, my delegation would like to ask the Committee whether the Committee of Experts has considered any potentially negative consequences of co-locating the Sanctions Enforcement Support Teams together with United Nations offices and agencies operating inside Afghanistan, including those involved with the provision of humanitarian assistance. We have noted the arguments presented for locating the headquarters office in Vienna. We find that there are also sound arguments for locating the office in New York, including the need for close and continuous contact with the Security Council, the sanctions Committee and the Secretariat.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source