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lines on the record: 141
first: 2000-04-27
most recent: 2001-11-27
sittings or episodes: 23
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“The monitoring of the proceedings before national courts by the Prosecutor, coupled with the possibility for the Tribunal to request a deferral of a case to the competence of the ICTY, would ensure the impartiality, fairness and integrity of such trials for national courts. This in turn would substantially relieve the workload of the ICTY and allow it to concentrate on the most prominent cases and the prosecution of those most responsible for the commission of crimes within the jurisdiction of the Tribunal. You have addressed this issue in your statement. In this connection, I would like to ask how the ICTY is going to otherwise encourage the domestic courts to pick up its work. I would like to underline the importance of these considerations in terms of the future consideration of the exit strategy for the ICTY.”
2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4429 (2001) · source
“We fully agree with the conclusion of the Tribunal that while it cannot try all those who perpetrated serious violations of international humanitarian law, its work must be picked up by the domestic courts. My delegation has consistently emphasized the importance for the Tribunal to fully use the existing mechanisms under the statute and its rules of procedure and evidence to defer its competence in respect of particular cases to national courts in the former Yugoslavia that have concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute persons for violations of international humanitarian law.”
2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4429 (2001) · source
“I would like to welcome Judge Pillay, Judge Jorda and Chief Prosecutor Del Ponte and to thank them for their comprehensive and interesting briefings. I also wish to take this opportunity to pay tribute to all the judges of the Tribunals for their dedicated work and tireless efforts in discharging their mandate. We note with satisfaction the continuous implementation of the reform process of the International Criminal Tribunal for Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the efforts of the Tribunal to speed its judicial work to allow it to complete its mission by 2008. We would like to emphasize that the ICTY can play an important role in the process of reconciliation and restoring peace in the region through the strengthening of national judicial systems in the Balkans.”
2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4429 (2001) · source
“We support this draft and look forward to further progress in this direction, and we express our readiness to contribute to the subsequent consideration of the question of children in armed conflict, in the Security Council and in the General Assembly. We also recall another initiative of France, to convene a Security Council summit meeting on children in armed conflict during the General Assembly's special session on children, which will most likely take place in May 2002.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422 (2001) · source
“In this context, we fully support the Secretary-General's statement that there is an urgent need for the international community, especially for international and regional institutions, to provide sustained and adequate resources to all relevant actors, particularly peace operations, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) engaged in implementing demobilization and reintegration programmes for children. In conclusion, Ukraine would like to thank the delegation of France for its leadership in preparing a new draft resolution on children in armed conflict that will assign new initiatives to a number of actors, including Member States, international financial institutions, regional organizations, the United Nations and the Council itself.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422 (2001) · source
“In this regard, it is very important to continue to include observations concerning the protection of children in the reports to the Security Council on conflict situations. Over the past few years, a number of parties to conflict have made concrete commitments to the protection of children. The challenge now is how to ensure adherence to those commitments. Such reporting can assist in exerting political pressure on parties, whose conduct falls short of their child- protection obligations and commitments. The Security Council can make a big difference in this regard by using its collective influence to lean on parties to conflict. The demobilization and reintegration of soldiers should be an integral part of humanitarian relief and peace-building strategies.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422 (2001) · source
“In order to implement this particular dimension of their mandate, a child protection adviser should be responsible for coordinating activities to ensure the protection and welfare of children. Greater attention should be given to appropriate training of peacekeeping personnel, both civilian and military, in the area of the protection of the rights of children. We are sure that the greater involvement of women in peacekeeping missions will help enhance the capacity of missions in terms of protecting children and dealing with gender-sensitivity aspects. We totally agree with the Secretary-General that the effective monitoring of adherence to the framework of international law and to consequent obligations is essential action contributing to the protection of children and their rights.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422 (2001) · source
“My delegation welcomes all those steps taken so far to implement resolutions and encourages all actors to continue these efforts. In spite of the progress achieved so far, a great deal remains to be done to ensure the effective protection and rehabilitation of children in times of war. We are prepared to move ahead with the new recommendations of the Secretary-General. Many of those recommendations are built on and refine elements of resolutions 1261 (1999) and 1314 (2000). We share in particular the Secretary-General's view that the mandates of peacekeeping operations should continue to include provisions for the protection of the rights of children. Peacekeeping missions have a critical role to play in providing protection to children.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422 (2001) · source
“About 30 reports submitted recently to the Council integrated information and recommendations covering the protection of children affected by armed conflict. On this basis, seven Council resolutions and several presidential statements included concern for the plight of children affected by armed conflict. We are pleased with the training on the rights of the child, and child protection is now an integral part of the curriculum of all peacekeeping training activities conducted by the Training and Evaluation Service of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. We also support the increasing and widespread engagement of non-governmental organizations in advocacy work, as well as the provision of information and programme activities on the ground.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422 (2001) · source
“It contains a comprehensive overview of the fate of children caught in conflicts, draws on specific activities from the field, traces the progress made thus far and provides a list of additional key actions that may be taken in the near future. As the report shows, real progress has been made. The Ukraine welcomes the efforts of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Mr. Otunnu, aimed at generating a series of child-protection pledges from the parties to conflict. And we can now see that important commitments made to the Special Representative and other relevant bodies have been met in several zones of conflict. We especially appreciate the fact that the reports to the Security Council on some specific conflict situations now contain distinct sections on the protection and well-being of children.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422 (2001) · source
“By adopting its landmark resolutions 1261 (1999) and 1314 (2000), affirming the protection of children affected by armed conflict as a peace and security concern, the Security Council has become actively engaged in the issue. Those documents became an important basis for advocacy on behalf of children affected by conflict. Today is the time to analyze the progress achieved in the implementation of our resolutions and to determine ways to move forward in defending children who have suffered in wars. In my delegation's view, the Secretary-General's report to the Security Council is, in fact, a very useful source of reference for this debate.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422 (2001) · source
“My delegation welcomes the Secretary-General's important statement. I would like to thank the Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Ms. Carol Bellamy, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Mr. Olara Otunnu, for their continuing efforts to strengthen the role of the United Nations in bringing this issue to the attention of the international community. The story told this morning by a former child soldier, Alhaji Sawaneh, clearly shows how painful the realities of numerous armed conflicts are in various parts of the world, including Afghanistan. They represent a grave threat to the future of new generations, and my delegation appreciates your leadership, Madam President, in convening the Security Council meeting on this particularly important topic.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422 (2001) · source
“This morning we listened carefully to the important statements by the representatives of the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme outlining the involvement of their institutions in East Timor. We consider their participation very useful in the Security Council discussions on future strategies for peace-building. I would like to end by looking ahead. We must carefully consider the timing and consequences of a reduction of the international presence in East Timor. Our exit strategy should be greatly dependent on progress in capacity-building, especially in the areas of the police, the justice system, institutional capacity and long-term security in East Timor.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source
“It is our View that the strengthening of national justice, human rights structures and capacities can be an important element in ensuring the stability of the achievements of the peacekeeping operations in East Timor after its withdrawal. These areas will need the particular attention of a successor mission. It is right and important that adequate and timely funding be available for both military and civilian components. We are convinced that a substantial international presence will include a wider range of United Nations agencies and programmes engaged in East Timor, as well as other international financial institutions and donors.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source
“To my mind, the role of the civilian police component is greatly increasing, and the main objective of the civilian police component will be to promote the capacity of the East Timor police force and to endorse institutional structures in the field. We agree with the Secretary-General that the substantial strength of the United Nations civilian police should be maintained until East Timor police are fully trained and deployed. Although great strides have been made towards the Timorization of UNTAET, for certain critical areas of government, local expertise does not exist, and the civilian professional staff need to remain within a successor mission to provide key assistance to the new Government.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We believe that a peacekeeping force will continue to operate in close coordination with the East Timor Defence Force to maintain a secure environment, with a particular emphasis on a robust presence in the border areas. It is important to enable the East Timorese to play an increasingly greater role in enforcing public safety and in defence of East Timor's borders. We are of the View that the United Nations has to stage its drawdown in step with the gradual establishment of the East Timor Defence Force and the East Timorese police. The raising of the Timorese infantry battalion and the opening of the training facility are significant achievements. The establishment of an effective East Timorese police force is a crucial element that needs to be developed.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We are of the opinion that the Security Council's strategies in East Timor will require the inclusion in the successor mission of military, civilian police and civilian components. Security requires, in effect, a police and military presence. We feel it is essential that such a presence be proportionate to the security risks and threats that might exist on the ground. We therefore support the need for a continuing force, the size of which has to be determined, to maintain a secure environment. The peacekeeping force should be highly mobile, with the ability to counter an external threat and provide security support to attend to trouble spots inside the country.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Sergio Vieira de Mello, for his able and effective leadership of the mission. At the same time, there should be no doubt that once independent, East Timor will still require further substantial international support in many areas in order to ensure security in the country and the viability and stability of its government structures. We believe that such support could be provided through an integrated successor mission mandated by the Security Council. We need a comprehensive, realistic and lasting concept of this mission, based on the recent conditions and the future needs and aspirations of the East Timorese - first of all, in those areas requiring ongoing support. In this context, we endorse the valuable recommendations contained in the recent report of the Secretary-General.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In View of the long list of speakers we have today, I shall confine myself to a few remarks, in particular in respect of the concept of a further international presence in East Timor. We cannot but mention that significant progress has been in the implementation of key elements of the mandate of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), including the transition to independence, the establishment of a public administration and the creation of a stable security environment. We are encouraged that much progress has been achieved in the field of economic and social development, in the health and education sector in East Timor and in the building of the East Timorese ciVil service. In this regard, I would like to pay tribute to the UNTAET staff for their efforts, and personally to the Special Representative, Mr.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Like previous speakers, I wish to welcome you, Mr. Minister, as you preside over today's meetings of the Security Council. We are also pleased to see here the Chief Minister of the Second Transitional Government of East Timor, Mr. Alkatiri, and are grateful for his important statement. Let me thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, for his usual comprehensive briefing. We believe that the report of the Secretary- General and his video address today to the Security Council complement one another, providing a deep analysis of the long-term tasks that lie ahead of the East Timorese and the United Nations on the way towards independence for East Timor.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Finally, in the context of our discussion today, my delegation hopes that the momentum that has been generated by the mutual efforts of the parties and the international community with regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo will continue to move forward if we continue to move forward together. We are of the view that the presidential statement that we are to adopt today will send an appropriate message in this regard.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“In this context, we are concerned about the continued plundering of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and we look forward to the first analysis by the panel of experts. The humanitarian situation and human rights violations continue to be a source of concern for the international community and they should be urgently addressed. We welcome the proposed expansion of civilian operations by MONUC, including the civilian police component. In this regard, I am pleased to indicate that the Government of the Ukraine is prepared to make its contribution to MONUC by providing personnel for the civilian police component.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“Since it is clear that MONUC's role in phase III would be the establishment of temporary reception centres for disarmament and the initial demobilization of former combatants, the close engagement of United Nations agencies, the Bretton Woods institutions, bilateral donors and non- governmental organizations in support of MONUC'S coordinating efforts would be critical to the success of the DDRRR process as a whole. In this context, we welcome the Secretary-General's intention to take measures to strengthen cooperation between these entities through a clear definition of the division of labour. The economic revival of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the important elements for a return to peace and stability, and it requires increased assistance from the international community.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“We also believe that constructive dialogue between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda and the demilitarization of Kisangani continue to remain critical for DDRRR. We urge the parties to fully implement their commitments under the Lusaka Agreement and the relevant Security Council resolutions. We must mention the importance of the inter- Congolese dialogue for achieving national reconciliation, unity and peace, and we greatly welcome the efforts of President Masire towards facilitating the irreversibility of this process. We realize how important the parties' full cooperation with MONUC is. The provision by the parties of unrestricted access and exhaustive information to MONUC are only a few key elements of such cooperation.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“With respect to MONUC's future role, we welcome the Secretary-General's plans and recommendations concerning the initiation of MONUC's phase III deployment. We fully realize that the security situation, the political climate and logistical constraints require planning a step-by-step approach for that deployment. Given that the main focus of MONUC'S phase III deployment is disarmament, demobilization, repatriation, resettlement and reintegration (DDRRR) we agree with the Secretary-General that the main prerequisites for the establishment of an enabling environment in which the armed groups will give up their military options are the continued adherence by the parties to the ceasefire and the cessation of military support to the armed groups.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“The Security Council and the international community have always demonstrated their determination to assist the parties in their efforts to achieve peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the progress achieved during the two phases of the operation of United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) are testimony to that. However, we strongly believe that the dynamic of the entire peace process can be maintained and moved forward only if the responsibilities and the political will of the parties is fulfilled and translated into real action. This is the driving force of the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, without which international support would be ineffective.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“After the disengagement phase has been successfully completed, there will be numerous complex tasks ahead in the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in terms of moving forward the disarmament and demobilization of the armed groups and achieving the withdrawal of foreign forces from the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We take note of the observation of the Secretary-General that, despite existing difficulties, the overall situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to be favourable. We believe that the momentum should be sustained by common efforts to continue to promote the peace process.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“My delegation, too, is grateful to the Secretary-General for his report, which contains a number of important recommendations to take the peace process forward in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Our thanks also go the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ngongi, for his comprehensive briefing on the situation in the country. We welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mr. She Okitundu, who is participating in today's meeting of the Council, and we would like to thank him for his important statement.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“We believe that the Security Council should study carefully the observations regarding the deployment of a peace- building office in Somalia, contained in the Secretary- General's latest report. My delegation fully shares the Secretary- General's security assessment and would like to emphasize that ensuring the safety and security of peacekeeping personnel is a major precondition for effective United Nations activities in this area. In conclusion, my delegation believes that today's meeting of the Security Council, as well as the recent consultations on Somalia, will demonstrate that there are no forgotten items on the Security Council agenda, and we hope that the Council will help make a real breakthrough in the Somali issue.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“In this connection, we support the Secretary- General's proposal related to a relevant framework for inter-Somali negotiations, in particular the establishment of the National Commission for Reconciliation and Property Settlement. We also support resuming periodic ambassadorial meetings on Somalia in New York and the work of the Standing Committee on Somalia in Addis Ababa. We believe that the proposal on setting up a Committee of Friends of Somalia is a helpful one in terms of sustaining that effort. We are of the view that cooperation between the Security Council, the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the League of Arab States and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) are essential for guaranteeing the effective participation of the international community in the efforts to resolve the conflict in Somalia.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“It is essential that warlords and faction leaders desist from obstructing and undermining the efforts to achieve peace. It would be absolutely unacceptable to allow the success of reconciliation to depend on the whims of warlords. We therefore need to define the steps to be taken by the Security Council and other international actors to prevent the destabilizing impact of warlords and faction leaders. International support for Somalia is also of critical importance. A key role for the international community at this stage is to support the peace process, the establishment of the rule of law and the creation of impartial national, political and judicial institutions in Somalia.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“We urge the Somali people to continue down this difficult path and to embrace this opportunity for peace. I would like to stress the importance of the widest possible participation of the representatives of all parts of Somali society in the efforts to rehabilitate the country. In this regard, we welcome the commitment of the Transitional National Government and of other Somali leaders to engage in a dialogue without preconditions in the interests of the people of Somalia. It is important that the momentum that has been achieved be maintained and that the parties demonstrate their commitment and the flexibility needed to continue the process of national reconciliation. We firmly believe that the solution of the Somali question is in the hands of the Somalis themselves.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“It has been reported that one of the truck's security guards was killed and that two were wounded. We would be grateful to the Secretariat for providing all the information available with regard to these reports. We are seriously concerned about the continuing instability in Somalia and its negative impact on the security and humanitarian situation and the well-being of the civilian population. The possible links of some warlords to international terrorist networks are also cause for very serious concern. We are convinced that political dialogue is the only way to achieve a lasting settlement of the conflict in Somalia. In this regard, we believe that the continuation of the Arta process remains the most valuable option in the search for peace and reconciliation in Somalia.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“I, too, would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. I would also like to thank the Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. David Stephen, for his comprehensive briefing. My delegation welcomes Prime Minister Ali Khalif Galaydh, who is participating in today's meeting. We are grateful for his important statement. The most recent reviews of the situation in Somalia, including the report of the Secretary-General, enable us to draw the conclusion that, while some improvements have been made, there are still many hurdles ahead. The international media have reported that another tragic incident took place in southern Mogadishu on Tuesday. A truck hired by the International Committee of the Red Cross was attacked at a checkpoint controlled by militia loyal to Mogadishu faction leader Usman Hasan Ali Ato.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“We welcome the efforts made by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU) in assisting the Macedonian Government to ease the situation, and we commend their commitment to support the security, stability and territorial integrity of the country. Now, with the launching of NATO's disarmament mission operation "Essential Harvest", we very much hope that the security situation there will improve. In addition to NATO's effort, there are reports that the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is contemplating a monitoring role in the peace process in Macedonia. It would be useful to have more information on this matter.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source
“In its recent Presidential Statement welcoming the signing of the Framework Agreement, the Security Council reaffirmed the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Macedonia and expressed its support for the actions of the President and the Government of Macedonia aimed at resolving the crisis. Being a strong supporter of the peaceful political means of settlement in that country, Ukraine remains committed to support the legitimate aspirations of the Republic of Macedonia to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity against those who follow the dangerous path of forceful resolution of the problems. Since the Framework Agreement on the settlement of the crisis was signed, its full implementation remains a priority.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source
“Among the most recent developments in Kosovo, we were very much disturbed by the report that international peacekeepers patrolling the Kosovo side of the border with Macedonia were attacked by ethnic Albanian rebels who were trying to cross the border illegally. We would be grateful if the Secretariat could give us any information available concerning this incident. Unfortunately, the incident further underscores the regional repercussions of the situation in Kosovo. We are particularly concerned about the continued insecurity in neighbouring Macedonia.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source
“Haekkerup, with Serbian leaders towards encouraging Kosovo Serbs to participate in the province's elections. Against this background, we are gravely concerned by reports of violent acts of ethnic intolerance that continue to take place in Kosovo. We maintain that these developments are extremely dangerous and destabilize the ongoing efforts towards creating an environment conducive to all-inclusive elections. Another important challenge is the overall peace process in Kosovo and the creation of safe and secure conditions for the successful and sustainable return to their homes of Kosovo Serbs displaced by the conflict. The issue of missing people still remains high on the Kosovo agenda as an important aspect of reconciliation.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source
“I should like to thank Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for his briefing, which provided a useful update on the situation in and around Kosovo and the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). The first issue on which I would like to focus is the ongoing preparations for the Kosovo-wide elections to be held in November. We are pleased to note some positive developments in that process. However, we recognize that there are a number of challenges ahead. We strongly believe that the full participation of all communities in the political process is essential to ensure democratic, transparent and fair elections and to regain stability in multi-ethnic Kosovo. In this regard we welcome the continued contacts by the head of the United Nations Interim Administration in Kosovo, Mr.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source
“We take note with appreciation of the donor countries' willingness to support the efforts of the Congolese Government at this critical juncture. To conclude, I would like to pay tribute to Ambassador Morjane for his tremendous efforts in promoting peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and commend him for his highly skilful management of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the last 20 months, in conditions that have been difficult in many respects. On behalf of the Ukrainian delegation, I wish him every success in his new assignment.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“The demilitarization of Kisangani is a key issue, too. We believe it is absolutely unacceptable that the Rassemblement congolais pour la democratie (RCD- Goma) forces still remain in this city a year after resolution 1304 (2000) was adopted. Now that the inter-Congolese dialogue is about to start, the Congolese groups must unconditionally relinquish their military options, join in a political dialogue and, together with political parties and civil society, assist in developing constitutional frameworks for democratic rule in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The efforts by the international community to promote the economic, social and humanitarian revival of the country are to become integral elements of the conflict settlement strategy.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“We maintain that only full implementation of the parties' commitments would make for dynamic developments in the peace process, because it rests with the parties to move the process forward. As for the Security Council, it stands ready to continue rendering its full assistance to the parties in their efforts. The delays in finalizing the disengagement and redeployment of forces plans are of great concern for my delegation. The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of all armed groups in the Congo are key and must be implemented effectively and without delay. It is urgent to deprive the negative forces of the support that they still have. We believe that it is extremely important to boost this process and to make sure it engages the forces that continue to operate in the eastern part of the country.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“My delegation is grateful to the Secretary-General for his important statement this morning. We would also like to welcome his Special Representative, Ambassador Morjane, as he takes part in this meeting of the Security Council, and to thank him for the detailed briefing on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. That briefing shows that some positive steps have been taken recently by the parties to enhance the inter- Congolese dialogue. However the peace process, in general, remains fragile. That is why we once again urge all the parties to the conflict to preserve the current conditions conducive to the establishment of peace, which have been created through painstaking efforts, and to take practical steps to ensure cooperation with the United Nations presence in the country.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“We would like to join the delegations that expressed their frustration about the light sentences handed down in the Atambua case. Here I must also emphasize our concern regarding limited scope of jurisdiction for the recently established ad hoc tribunals over gross violations of human rights in East Timor committed before the ballot in August 1999. We are interested in further clarification regarding this situation and how it corresponds to the commitments made by the parties on the basis of the memorandum of understanding on cooperation in legal affairs. In conclusion, my delegation will continue to support the work of UNTAET, whose activities in East Timor are a serious test of its effectiveness in resolving various kinds of problems.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“In this connection, my delegation would like to stress the continued importance of the security arrangements currently provided by the military and civil police components of UNTAET. With regard to refugees, there was an increase in March in the number of refugees who returned to their places of origin, but the general situation has not improved significantly. We would also like to emphasize the necessity of quickly resolving the situation of refugees. My delegation considers that the reconciliation of the population of East Timor- a question that has a direct bearing on the return of refugees- will be extremely limited until those responsible for the major crimes are prosecuted in conformity with international standards.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“It is certainly of critical importance to be guided by the need to safeguard the international community's considerable investments in East Timor's future at this particular stage of the political transition. The next step, one that may perhaps do more than any other taken to date to move towards the goal of obtaining independence, is the completion of the constitution by the Constituent Assembly and the subsequent holding of democratic elections. We feel sure that continued success in the political transition will depend largely or maintaining a secure environment. The recent series of violent incidents that has been mentioned has raised concern that the political process may not remain peaceful.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for scheduling this meeting of the Security Council on East Timor. Our thanks also go to Mr. Annabi for his briefing. We welcome Mr. Gusmao, President of the National Council of Timorese Resistance, and Mr. Ramos-Horta, a member of the transitional Cabinet, and thank them for their participation today in this meeting of the Security Council. We share the analyses of the latest developments of the situation in the region and of the activities of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) expressed by the members of the Council who spoke before me. I will abbreviate my own comments. My delegation welcomes the interim report of the Secretary-General and the conclusions contained therein.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“Finally, I would like to express my delegation's full support for the statement that you, Mr. President, will make at the end of this meeting. We are hopeful that it will build on the international community's efforts to restore the peace and normality that the Democratic Republic of the Congo so sorely needs.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317 (2001) · source
“We believe that the Security Council should also pursue an approach that links efforts aimed at cessation of the illegal exploitation of natural resources and the achievement of the desired political objectives in the context of the process of the implementation of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement. In assessing the overall situation, my delegation believes that it would be responsible on the part of the Security Council to extend the mandate of the Panel of Experts for a final period of three months and to let the Panel complete its action plan. My delegation feels that the Security Council should be given an opportunity to consider the whole situation in question before it decides on the proposed recommendations in this regard. We look forward to receiving the Panel's final report.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317 (2001) · source
“We call upon all Governments concerned to take immediate steps to end such activities and to ensure compliance by their individuals and corporations with legally acceptable standards of business. It is of equal importance that they also provide full cooperation with the Panel in collecting information on all activities of illegal exploitation of natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as in identifying the links between such activity and the continuation of the conflict in that country. This matter should be a principal focus of the Security Council.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317 (2001) · source