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1999-02-26
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2004-11-19
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  1. “The European Union and its member States have also made a considerable contribution to humanitarian assistance, amounting to over €320 million, in 2004. As the number of internally displaced persons is still growing, additional assistance is needed. The European Union therefore calls on all United Nations Member States to respond generously to additional appeals for assistance by the United Nations and by the international humanitarian agencies.”

    2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source

  2. “We welcome the Government's agreement to the rapid expansion of the mission of the African Union, which the EU and its member States have facilitated by a contribution of more than €100 million, in addition to an earlier contribution of nearly €18 million when the operation was first launched. It is essential that the African mission in the Sudan also receive all the support needed to ensure its rapid and full deployment and effective operationalization. In line with Council resolution 1556 (2004), in which the United Nations advance mission in the Sudan is requested to include contingency planning for Darfur in its work, the EU welcomes the further cooperation and exchange of experiences and expertise between the United Nations advance mission and the African mission in the Sudan.”

    2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source

  3. “The European Union once again urges both sides to abide strictly by the ceasefire agreement, strongly condemns all attacks on civilians, in particular ongoing cases of rape, and reiterates that those responsible will be held accountable for violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, in order to end impunity. The EU joins the Security Council in calling upon all parties to cooperate with the United Nations commission of inquiry. The European Union is ready to assist the Government of the Sudan to meet the challenges it will face in implementing its obligations.”

    2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source

  4. “The European Union is concerned that the Government has not fulfilled many of its obligations under Security Council resolutions 1556 (2004) and 1564 (2004), in particular disarming the Janjaweed and other militia groups, as well as bringing perpetrators of human rights violations to justice. At the same time, the rebel groups, by stepping up their attacks, have contributed to an escalation in insecurity and human suffering. The EU will continue to exert pressure on both sides and will take appropriate measures, as contemplated in Article 41 of the United Nations Charter, if no tangible progress is achieved in this respect.”

    2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source

  5. “The crisis in Darfur can be resolved only through a negotiated settlement that tackles the root causes of the conflict. In this respect, the European Union looks forward to an early signature of the declaration of principles. The EU has also welcomed the signing of the humanitarian and security protocols in Abuja. However, progress made at the negotiating table has not been reflected yet in tangible progress on the ground. The EU notes with grave concern that the situation in Darfur has further deteriorated in recent weeks due to ceasefire violations and continued attacks on civilians. The responsibility to protect the civilian population of Darfur rests first of all with the Government of the Sudan.”

    2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source

  6. “The European Union stands ready to assist the Sudan in the reconstruction and development of the country, on the understanding that the parties sign and implement a comprehensive peace agreement and fulfil all their commitments, including those on Darfur. Under the European Development Fund alone, €400 million have been earmarked for the Sudan. In this respect, the European Union will also cooperate closely with the United Nations and the other donors. Concluding a peace agreement will not only bring an end to the long-lasting conflict between the north and the south that has cost so many lives and has inflicted tremendous human suffering, but also could provide a political platform for addressing the underlying causes of ongoing conflicts in the Sudan, including in Darfur.”

    2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source

  7. “The EU would like to pay tribute to both the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union for their untiring efforts, both politically as well as on the ground, to bring peace to the Sudan. The European Union welcomes the resolution that the Security Council has just adopted. It joins the Council in urging both the Government of the Sudan and the Sudan Popular Liberation Movement/Army to conclude the discussions on outstanding issues expeditiously, to speedily conclude a comprehensive peace agreement and to implement it without delay. In this respect, the EU welcomes the signing of the declaration on the conclusion of IGAD's negotiations on peace in the Sudan and the parties' commitment to reach a final, comprehensive agreement before the end of this year.”

    2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source

  8. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The countries aligning themselves with this statement are the candidate countries Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey and Croatia, the countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Serbia and Montenegro, and the European Free Trade Association countries Iceland and Norway. The European Union is grateful for the opportunity to participate in this meeting of the Security Council in Nairobi. The fact that the meeting takes place in the region clearly signals the commitment of the international community to help the people of the Sudan attain lasting peace and stability.”

    2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source

  9. “Furthermore, the Netherlands calls on the parties to start, in accordance with the provisions of resolution 1304 (2000), the withdrawal of troops and to end all military offensives. The Netherlands strongly supports the Secretary- General in his efforts to help establish peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and looks forward to his recommendations on the future of MONUC operations, including its concept of operations.”

    2000-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4207 (2000) · source

  10. “The Netherlands will vote in favour of the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) for a period of two months. The extension of the mandate for a brief period will put the parties to the conflict on notice that for the United Nations to remain involved in the peace process on the basis of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement, which, in our View, remains the most viable basis for the resolution of the conflict, we expect the parties to demonstrate their full commitment to the Lusaka process in the months ahead. In this respect, we call in particular on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to facilitate effectively the MONUC deployment and to commit itself fully to a meaningful dialogue with the Congolese parties.”

    2000-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4207 (2000) · source

  11. “Lastly, our progress in the UNITA sanctions dossier should not obscure the need for the Council, at a later stage, to look into the general problem of conflicts fueled and prolonged by access to minerals.”

    2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129 (2000) · source

  12. “However, the fact that we hold UNITA responsible for the present situation of conflict and humanitarian misery does not diminish the responsibility of the Government of Angola to make its own substantial contribution to the well- being of its own people. In his report of last week on the operations of the United Nations Office in Angola, the Secretary-General referred to allegations of grave human rights violations on both sides and the dire humanitarian situation in Angola. It proves, in our view, that close monitoring by the international community of both areas of concern is still warranted. The Government of Angola owes that not only to the people of Angola but also to the international community, which today is going to take far-reaching steps to assist the Government in its efforts to pacify the country effectively.”

    2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129 (2000) · source

  13. “We look forward to receiving the mechanism's report six months from now. Our ultimate goal in tightening the sanctions is not so much simply to punish UNITA, but to reduce UNITA's capacity to wage war and prevent a peaceful solution to Angola's bloody conflict. UNITA deliberately chose to abandon the road to peace as mapped out by the Lusaka Protocol and left the Government of Angola no option but to seize the initiative militarily. The draft resolution before us is meant to create a situation in which military offensives will no longer be needed to achieve a peaceful solution. That solution is what the Council ultimately should offer to the Angolan people, whose suffering has gone on for much too long.”

    2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129 (2000) · source

  14. “Even before adopting this draft resolution, we have already seen some remedial effects of the report of the Panel. In this connection, we wish to commend those countries mentioned in the report for the steps taken so far, and we call upon the others to follow suit. In our view, Belgium in particular deserves praise for taking the Panel's remarks in stride and addressing its recommendations expeditiously and in such a transparent manner. Other countries have got away too easily simply by ignoring the Panel's request for information. We expect, therefore, that the new monitoring mechanism will pick up where the Panel had to stop and will build upon the information that has been collected so far. Again, we repeat that it is essential for the new mechanism's future effectiveness that it be able to operate independently.”

    2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129 (2000) · source

  15. “The draft resolution the Council is to adopt today entails basically two steps that should curtail future infringements of the UNITA sanctions regime. First, it puts in place a new monitoring mechanism that could be an effective instrument in the hands of the Council and the sanctions Committee to oversee the implementation of resolutions 864 (1993), 1127 (1997) and 1173 (1998), as long as that mechanism is allowed to collect, analyse and submit information independently. Secondly, the draft resolution sets a deadline for the Council to consider action vis-a-vis those States considered to be in violation of the terms of the sanctions regime. We are very grateful for the important contribution of the Panel of Experts, and especially that of Ambassador Fowler, to making the sanctions against UNITA more effective.”

    2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129 (2000) · source

  16. “The representative of Portugal will make a statement on behalf of the European Union later in this debate. As the Netherlands associates itself fully with that statement, my delegation will limit itself to a few brief comments on the issue under consideration. The Panel of Experts, in its report on violations of Security Council sanctions against UNIT A, concluded that the long-suffering people of Angola need and deserve the support of the international community in the search to bring peace and political reconciliation to that country. Rendering that support is indeed in essence what the Council is doing today by tightening the noose around UNITA's capacity to defy the international community and bring further misery to the Angolan people.”

    2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129 (2000) · source

  17. “The Netherlands expects that important lessons can be learned - and applied elsewhere - from the implementation of this comprehensive approach in the Central African Republic, and in this regard we are looking forward to the progress reports of the Secretary-General of the United Nations.”

    1999-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3984 (1999) · source

  18. “The Netherlands will vote in favour of the draft resolution on the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA), first of all to express its firm support for the positive contribution of MINURCA to the political process in the Central African Republic. Secondly, the Netherlands welcomes the fact that the draft resolution integrates in a comprehensive way essential aspects of peace-building and reconstruction, such as a transparent electoral process, the restructuring of the armed forces and economic reform. In this approach, it is indeed essential that the Government of the Central African Republic continue to work closely with the Economic and Social Council, the United Nations Development Programme and the Bretton Woods institutions.”

    1999-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3984 (1999) · source