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Kovacic

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1993-06-29

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1993-06-29

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1. “This right should not be denied to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Secondly, genocide must be stopped, and deeds, not mere words, are necessary. This is the most elementary commandment of any morality. Thirdly, the Security Coucil must find a way to preserve the existence of a United Nations Member State, or the whole system of collective security will be put in jeopardy. Fourthly, preservation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is a vital requirement for peace and political stability in south-eastern Europe and, indeed in Europe as a whole. There comes a time when the responsibility of the Security Council requires the most serious reflection and decision. This is such a time.”

   1993-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3247 (1993) · source

2. “The Security Council has devoted much of its time to the armed conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina in recent months. The resolutions adopted thus far have not yielded the expected results, and have in some cases avoided the crucial issues. Now there may be one of the last opportunities for a change. Slovenia is not a member of the Security Council and has not participated in the preparation of the draft before the Council. However, we wish to state certain basic principles clearly and unequivocally. First, the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina is neither a civil war nor an ethnic conflict. It is a war of aggression perpetrated from outside Bosnia and Herzegovina, and it is a war for territory. Every State has the inherent right, in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, to legitimate self-defence.”

   1993-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3247 (1993) · source

3. “Let me begin by expressing our appreciation at seeing you in the Chair, Sir. We are convinced that your ability and skill will contribute significantly to the success of the Security Council. Let us also express our appreciation to your predecessor, Ambassador Vorontsov of the Russian Federation, who presided over the proceedings of the Security Council in May. Later today the Security Council will take action on an important proposal submitted by the group of Non-Aligned members of the Council. The proposal concerns the situation arising from the armed conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina and calls for immediate action to preserve the territorial integrity and political independence of that country - a Member State of the United Nations - and to put an end to the genocide perpetrated against the Muslims of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

   1993-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3247 (1993) · source