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1. “The demands of the inhabitants of East Timor and of the international community, as well as the elements outlined above, should all lead Indonesia to agree immediately to accept assistance from an international, United Nations force. This should also help contribute to the process of reconciliation so necessary in this territory. In this regard, we await with special interest the report of the Security Council mission to Jakarta and Dili. Chile trusts that very soon there will be an agreement that allows us to avert an even worse humanitarian catastrophe than the one the international community is now witnessing - a situation it can no longer passively tolerate.”

   1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

2. “This concept of an adequate presence provides a legal basis for the United Nations and Indonesia to agree on the nature of a force that would allow Indonesia to discharge its mandate to maintain peace and security in East Timor. Thirdly, this question of East Timor is special. It does not relate to other areas. For the United Nations East Timor is a non-self-governing territory, covered by the provisions of Chapter XI of the Charter. That is why East Timor has been on the agenda of the Special Committee on Decolonization and why, within the framework of the United Nations, a process has been pursued, a process that finally allowed for the historic signing of the 5 May Agreements.”

   1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

3. “The process that was carried out, notwithstanding the difficulties encountered, was indeed remarkable, with the major milestone of the 30 August popular consultation, in which a huge majority of the East Timorese people were able to vote, with dignity and in safety, on their future. Indonesia has set out on this road and must continue along it. Secondly, article 7 of the 5 May Agreement stated that during the interim period between the conclusion of the popular consultation and the start of implementation, the parties would call on the Secretary-General to maintain "an adequate United Nations presence" in East Timor.”

   1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

4. “My delegation would like to say to the Indonesian Government - with which we have strong ties of friendship and cooperation, both of us being coastal States of the Pacific - that the international community, through the United Nations, simply wishes to help it with the East Timor process that Indonesia itself began. We believe there are three elements which provide a solid foundation on which Indonesia can respond to this international appeal. First, the Government of President Habibie demonstrated its resolve and its courage, which have been praised, when it decided to take an historic step in regard to East Timor. Thereupon it negotiated and signed the 5 May Agreements with Portugal, with the support of the United Nations.”

   1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

5. “We urgently appeal to the Government of Indonesia to reestablish law and order in East Timor, putting an end to the activities of the anti-independence militias and guaranteeing the human rights of all groups involved. It is essential that the current process be resumed and that the United Nations Mission in East Timor fully resume its functions. If Indonesia is not able to fulfil this obligation, then we agree with the Secretary-General and the Security Council that the Government of Indonesia must agree immediately to allow the international community - by means of a multinational force authorized by the United Nations - to assist it in fulfilling its responsibility. Chile is seriously considering participating in such an operation.”

   1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

6. “Mr. Larrain (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): The Government and people of Chile are deeply concerned about the serious situation currently facing the people of East Timor. Public opinion in Chile is dismayed by the deaths and humanitarian tragedy unfolding there. The delegation of Chilean observers to the popular consultation, led by the Vice-President of the Chamber of Deputies, was able to witness first-hand the persecution of partisans of independence, including the family that hosted our envoys. This would not have happened if the obligations entered into under the 5 May Agreement, according to which the Government of Indonesia is responsible for the maintenance of peace and security in East Timor, had been fulfilled.”

   1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

7. “Once again, in this field as in others, the sustained support of the international community is essential. We welcome the progress made by the Haitian National Police in recent months, reflected in a professional institution which now enjoys the respect of the citizenry, as is recognized by independent sources. In such progress we see that we are not far from the objective of providing Haiti with an efficient police respectful of human rights, an objective which underlies the work of MIPONUH. In conclusion, I wish to convey the gratitude of my Government to the personnel of MIPONUH and the 11 countries which have contributed to its composition as well as to the representative of the Secretary-General. We urge them to continue their efforts in achieving the objectives of MIPONUH.”

   1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source

8. “The international community, in its role of supporting such efforts, should continue making its contribution and not abandon the Haitian people at this time. Judicial reform should solve shortcomings which are incompatible with the rule of law and human rights and fundamental freedoms. There the task is great, encompassing not only judicial institutions and procedures, but also the design of a judiciary respectful of the basic principles of the administration of justice, such as the principle of due process. The task also includes appropriate treatment of the prison system, as we can see in the text of the draft resolution. We welcome the steps in this direction taken by the Haitian authorities, and in particular by the Preparatory Commission on Legal and Judicial Reform, and we urge them to continue on that path.”

   1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source

9. “My country, as a member of the group of Friends of the Secretary-General for Haiti, is particularly pleased by the support given by the members of the Council to a draft resolution which we consider benefits the Haitian people and responds to an express request by President Preval. We also value the contributions which enriched its text, and the flexibility shown in the negotiations by interested delegations. The task of reconciliation in Haiti remains unfinished. We are aware that there continues to be a need for the authorities and the political actors in Haiti in general to make additional efforts to solve the serious political crisis in the country. Here there is an inescapable, direct responsibility of the people of Haiti.”

   1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source

10. “Mr. Larrain (Chile) (interpretation from Spanish): My country considers that by adopting the draft resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH), the Security Council will have complied with its responsibility under the Charter for the maintenance of international peace and security. We believe that the draft resolution extending MIPONUH's mandate is the appropriate response to the needs of the Haitian people and Government. At the same time, it is an expression of the United Nations commitment to the peace and security of one of its Members.”

    1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source

11. “As a member of the group of Friends of the Secretary- General for Haiti, Chile is pleased with the results achieved in the text that we will be voting on. We are grateful for the efforts of the delegations of members of the Security Council, which made it possible to accommodate various concerns without sacrificing the requirements of the Haitian people. I would not want to conclude without expressing my country's gratitude to all the personnel of the United Nations Transition Mission in Haiti, which is finishing up its excellent work, as well as to the countries that contributed to its formation. We are certain that the personnel of the new United Nations Mission will be able to meet the lofty challenge of helping provide Haiti with a truly professional and democratic police force.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

12. “Accordingly, the eighth preambular paragraph stresses the need for a sustained commitment by the international community and the international financial institutions to assist and support economic, social and institutional development in Haiti. The challenges currently faced by the Haitian people are considerable. The increasing professionalization of their police forces has brought out more clearly the constantly growing gap separating those forces from the judicial institutions. In the light of this observation, it seems more necessary than ever for Haitian democratic institutions resolutely to take up the task of judicial reform. No one can take Haiti's place in that endeavour, which must be tackled as soon as possible in parallel with efforts to train the national police.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

13. “My delegation believes that the existence of such a police force is a basic condition for the rule of law and for the stability of democratic institutions in that country. The United Nations, and the Security Council in particular, have endorsed that approach, and we therefore have before us today a draft resolution that will establish a new United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti to continue to provide assistance to the Government of Haiti, lending support and contributing to the professionalization of its national police force. The duration of the mandate of the Mission, which is set at a single one-year period, has the merit of being realistic and consistent with the tasks it will have to carry out. The draft does not, however, neglect the needs of the Haitian people in the sphere of development.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

14. “Mr. Larrain (Chile) (interpretation from Spanish): Despite the unquestionable progress made by the Haitian National Police in recent months, the fact that certain goals have not yet been achieved makes it inadvisable for the United Nations to bring to an end the successful work of supporting and contributing to the professionalization of the Haitian National Police at all levels. My delegation is grateful to the Secretary-General for his clear assessment of the situation, contained in his report and its addendum, which are before the Security Council for consideration. The recommendations contained in the report deserve our full support. They are fully in keeping with the ultimate goal of achieving the consolidation of a professional national police force in Haiti.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

15. “In conclusion, I would like to express my delegation's recognition of and support for the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Gerd Merrem, and his team. We urge him to continue working to ensure the success of the peace process in Tajikistan.”

    1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source

16. “My delegation supports this strengthened role for UNMOT. We believe that the extension of its mandate until 15 May 1998 sends a clear signal of the commitment of the United Nations, and the Security Council in particular, to ensuring stability in this part of Central Asia. We would also like to thank the delegation of the Russian Federation for preparing the draft resolution which served as a basis for the one that we are about to adopt. In my delegation's view, responsibility for the success of the peace process must be borne chiefly by the parties. We therefore hope that they will continue to cooperate actively with the efforts being carried out by the United Nations through its Mission.”

    1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source

17. “We must place on record our concern that, in spite of the significant progress in the political field, acts of violence are still taking place in the country, affecting the security situation and endangering the personnel of the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT). The creation of a joint Government- Opposition security unit is a step in the right direction in order to safeguard the security of UNMOT personnel. We hope that the unit will become operational as soon as possible, thus permitting UNMOT's mandate to be implemented free from danger or interference. The draft resolution that we are about to vote on follows the Secretary-General's recommendation to expand the UNMOT's mandate with a View to stepping up the Mission's participation in promoting peace and national reconciliation in Tajikistan.”

    1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source

18. “Mr. Larrain (Chile) (interpretation from Spanish): I would like to begin by expressing gratitude for the further report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Tajikistan. Since we last considered the situation in Tajikistan, there has been significant progress in the implementation of the General Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and National Accord. The parties have shown definite signs of being determined to make the peace progress succeed, a fact that deserves our full recognition. In this transitional period they must persevere in good-faith fulfilment of the peace agreements, in particular the ceasefire agreement.”

    1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source

19. “This will be possible only to the extent that the Government of Iraq fully complies with the relevant resolutions of this Council. We wish to reaffirm once again our support for the Special Commission in its effort to fulfil the mandate entrusted to it by the Security Council. In this context, we would remind the Government of Iraq of its responsibility in connection with the security of the personnel of the Special Commission, which includes nationals of my country. Lastly, my delegation would like to place on record today our particular appreciation to the Secretary-General for the initiative that he took at the beginning of this crisis, once again honouring his commitment to peace.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

20. “has a mandate from the Security Council - that is to say, from the international community - to ensure that Iraq's weapons of mass destruction are eliminated. That mandate imposes an inescapable obligation on Iraq. Regrettably, Iraq has hindered the fulfilment of that mandate, and we now find ourselves compelled to respond with a new Security Council resolution. It is very important to bear in mind that this draft resolution has behind it the full weight of the Council, which is acting unanimously. The Government of Iraq must understand the clear message that is being sent to it by the international community through this draft resolution. We should like nothing better than to see this difficult situation created by the Iraqi authorities resolved.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

21. “Mr. Larrain (Chile) (interpretation from Spanish): We regret that it has been necessary to meet today in this Chamber, but this is dictated by the fact that the Government of Iraq not only is not complying with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, but is also actually defying them. This is inadmissible. On 29 October the Government of Iraq took the decision to impose conditions on its cooperation with the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM). On that same day, the Security Council reacted by condemning that decision and demanding that Iraq cooperate fully in the discharge of UNSCOM's mandate. However, that was not enough, and we have witnessed Iraq's continued obstruction of the work of the Special Commission. Let us recall that UNSCOM.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

22. “It is time for the leaders of the parties to ask themselves what the Angolan people want after so many years of conflict, and to act accordingly. We believe that peace, which is so elusive in that part of the African continent, deserves another chance. For this reason, we support this draft resolution.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

23. “In the View of my delegation, the Uniao Nacional para a Independencia Total de Angola (UNITA) should see this new action by the Council not just as a punitive exercise but also as a new, urgent appeal by the international community to return to the course outlined by the peace agreements that it freely signed. UNITA and its leaders will, in the last analysis, have sole responsibility in determining whether or not the additional measures drawn up by the Council are implemented. Today it is up to both parties, but especially UNITA, to determine whether peace will be fully consolidated or whether there will be a return to military confrontation, bringing death, destruction and suffering for the Angolan people.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

24. “Savimbi in order to eliminate the obstacles still in the way of the prompt implementation of the Lusaka Protocol. We believe that such a meeting could contribute to improving the climate of confidence between the parties, a step which is essential for re-establishing dialogue and warding off the threats to the peace process. We appreciate the initiatives made by the Special Representative, Mr. Beye, in attempting to bring the parties closer together. We also appreciate the steps taken by the three observer countries of the peace process in Angola, and in particular their recommendation of a course of action for us to take at this decisive moment in the peace process.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

25. “This means that it must end the delays and unfulfilled promises and implement the relevant resolutions of the Council and the pending aspects of the Lusaka Protocol. That Protocol remains as the obligatory framework for the parties and the unavoidable course that must be followed if peace is to be achieved in Angola. That instrument contains rights and obligations freely undertaken by the parties, and there can be no justification, under any circumstances, for straying, explicitly or tacitly, from its provisions. My delegation believes that the efforts being made to put the peace process in Angola back on track are worthwhile. In this context, we support the initiative of the Secretary-General to convene a meeting on Angolan national territory between President Dos Santos and Mr.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

26. “Indications of large-scale military preparations in different parts of the country only confirm the fears that the achievements resulting from the signing of the Lusaka Protocol in November 1994 are being seriously threatened. Given this situation, we believe that postponing the withdrawal of United Nations military units from Angola, as recommended by the Secretary- General, represents the most appropriate response to the situation that is prevailing in that country today. Angola has reached a stage that is decisive to the consolidation of the peace process. We believe that it is incumbent upon the Uniao Nacional para a Independencia Total de Angola (UNITA) to demonstrate, through actions, its commitment to this process.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

27. “In addition to the deterioration in the military situation, which calls into question the implementation of the ceasefire, important provisions of the Lusaka Protocol have not yet been implemented, such as those relating to the information that must be provided with regard to the demobilization of the military forces and provisions relating to the process of the normalization of State administration. At the same time, restrictions are being placed on the freedom of movement of the personnel of the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA), and on more than one occasion MONUA's verification tasks have been obstructed.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

28. “Mr. Larrain (Chile) (interpretation from Spanish): The most recent report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Angola, which we considered last week, brings rather discouraging news regarding the prospects for peace in that country. Indeed, according to that report, during the last two and a half months there have been setbacks in different areas, which have jeopardized the efforts that have been made and which affect the viability of the peace process as a whole.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

29. “In addition, my delegation considers it a very important principle that such multinational-force operations be conducted under the umbrella of the United Nations and that there be some form of international monitoring of the operations. In conclusion, we would like to tell the Government and the people of the Central African Republic that we hope that the crisis confronting the country can be overcome as soon as possible, in accordance with the Bangui Agreements.”

    1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source

30. “He has requested the Council's authorization so that the Member States can conduct the necessary operations to obtain MISAB's objectives and so that they will be authorized under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations to ensure the security and freedom of movement of the personnel of the Mission and of the States that are providing logistical support. President Bongo of Gabon has addressed the Security Council along the same lines. In addition to affirming that Chile supports the request of Presidents Patasse and Bongo, our delegation will be voting in favour of the draft resolution. We believe that it is necessary to provide the aforementioned appropriate legal and political framework to the operation in the Central African Republic.”

    1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source

31. “The Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements (MISAB) also addresses the situation and fulfills a vital function in the implementation of the agreements. For these reasons, we commend President Bongo of Gabon for his political leadership of MISAB and the Governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal, Chad and Togo for their participation in that Mission. We also want to recognize the logistical support that France is providing to this inter- African operation. The President of the Central African Republic has addressed the Security Council, stating that he wants MISAB's activities to take place in an appropriate political and legal framework.”

    1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source

32. “Mr. Larrain (Chile) (interpretation from Spanish): As we have stated on various occasions, Chile gives priority to regional action in order to deal with regional issues. In the case of Africa, together with reiterating that it is essential to know the position of the Organization of African Unity on a given conflict, we have supported the processes and agreements entered into by the countries of the various subregions to tackle any crises that may arise on the territory of a State in that same subregion. We believe that this means of action has functioned appropriately and that it should be supported by the international community. The Bangui Agreements address the state of affairs, and therefore we welcome them.”

    1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source

33. “Before concluding, I wish to express my sincere thanks to the Secretary-General, to his Special Representative and, through the Secretary-General, to all the agencies operating in Haiti for the excellent work they have done. I also wish to express my country's deep gratitude to the Government of Canada for continuing to provide the forces that are making it possible to stabilize the situation in Haiti and to all the countries that are contributing to this noble cause.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

34. “We must break the vicious cycle whereby, on the one hand, there is no security without development and, on the other, there is no development without security. The United Nations must preserve its achievements by focusing on these two closely interrelated aspects of stability. Failure to do so would mean wasting all the efforts we have made in Haiti and subjecting that country to the risk of being sucked once again into the spiral of violence and chaos. We trust that there will soon be well-directed and tangible evidence of the commitment of the international community and the international financial institutions. It is important that the United Nations take the lead in this regard. Our country is prepared to study any formulas proposed in order to ensure this commitment to long-term international support for Haiti.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

35. “This minimum achievement will be fundamental to the ability of the democratic forces of Haiti to continue on their own from whom we also expect a deeper commitment to the fate of their own institutions. This will require them to have a long-term vision that sees beyond short-term jockeying for power and to demonstrate greater flexibility and the capacity to achieve a basic consensus. We are all aware, however, that if democracy is to function it must be planted in fertile ground. That is why we are convinced that the international community must subsequently address not only security and political stability, as it is now doing, but also and with greater emphasis the economic development of Haiti. For this reason, we welcome the provisions of the draft resolution before us, which stresses the need for financial and economic assistance.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

36. “The adoption of the draft resolution before us today is in keeping with the same logic that led to the United Nations presence in Haiti in 1990: providing that country with the opportunity to rise from the swamp of dictatorship, corruption, violence and poverty and fostering institutional reconstruction, national reconciliation and economic rehabilitation. We adopt this draft resolution today aware that, while the Organization's objectives have not yet been fully met, we are far further along - almost at the end of that first great task. When the United Nations Transition Mission in Haiti has completed its work in four months, the democratic regime must be minimally self-sustaining as the result of the consolidation of the basic elements of a police force committed to law and respect for human rights.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

37. “For the first time, one democratically elected Government is succeeding another. Considerable achievements have been made in human rights and in creating and consolidating basic institutions, such as the police and the judiciary. Perhaps the best way to assess the success attained to date would be to ask what would have happened in Haiti if the United Nations had not been involved in this stabilization phase. It is not difficult to imagine that, in such a case, Haiti would have been plunged into a profound political and economic crisis, with immeasurable human consequences. Such a scenario is unacceptable, which is why we should be rightly proud of our support for the efforts of the democratic forces in Haiti.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

38. “Mr. Larrain (Chile) (interpretation from Spanish): I take this opportunity to reiterate my delegation's pleasure that the Council has been able to agree on the formula recommended by the Secretary-General in his report of 19 July to ensure the United Nations presence in Haiti. The United Nations presence in Haiti dates to 1990, since when it has contributed - not without some difficulties - to the establishment of democracy and economic recovery in that country. It is clear that, without that presence, it would have been impossible for the people of Haiti to make the progress it has made to date - progress on which the United Nations may justly pride itself. Indeed, despite the difficulties that have been faced, the Organization's main mission of bringing stability and democracy to that country has borne important fruit.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

39. “Beye and all the men and women who have participated in UNAVEM, as part of the United Nations system or through humanitarian agencies, for the valuable work they have carried out in Angola in the interests of peace. We are also grateful to the Governments of Portugal, the United States of America and the Russian Federation for their mediation efforts and to all States that have cooperated with Angola.”

    1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source

40. “III), to be called the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA), whose overall mandate will be to provide assistance to the parties in the consolidation of peace and national reconciliation. The fact that we are able to move on to this new operation indicates to us that a phase in the recent history of Angola is coming to an end on the ground and that we are entering a period of the consolidation of peace and national reconciliation. This is the beginning of a period during which Angolans and the international community must invest all their efforts in the development of the country. For the foregoing reasons, my delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution under consideration. I would not wish to conclude my statement without first expressing thanks to Mr.”

    1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source

41. “It would be regrettable if events that have taken place in the region, but outside the territory of Angola, were adversely to affect the process of consolidating peace in Angola. Likewise, we are concerned at tasks that still need to be carried out in accordance with the Lusaka Protocol. In military terms, these include the incorporation of members of UNITA into the national police and the armed forces, and the demobilization and disarmament of the civilian population. In political terms, they include normalization of the State administration throughout the country, legalization of UNITA as a political party and a prompt meeting on Angolan territory between President Dos Santos and the leader of UNITA, Mr. Savimbi. The Secretary-General has proposed a successor operation to the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM.”

    1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source

42. “Mr. Larrain (Chile) (interpretation from Spanish): We are most gratified at the important progress achieved in the peace process, including the establishment of the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation, the return of UNITA legislators to the National Assembly and the publication of the law on the special status of the leader of the main opposition party. The establishment of the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation in Angola is an historic milestone which the Government of Chile welcomes, as does the entire international community. Although calm has continued to prevail in the country, we are very concerned at the information we have received regarding troop movement and clashes in the northern region.”

    1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source

43. “This formula for contact with other non- governmental humanitarian organizations enables us to expand considerably the scope of consultations with various humanitarian actors. At the same time, it serves to support the cohesiveness and coordination of the humanitarian community and to keep it more closely linked to the decisions taken in the Security Council. We reiterate the appreciation of the delegation of Chile for the holding of this open debate, and we wish to propose that the Secretary-General prepare a set of integrated but flexible guidelines concerning protection for humanitarian assistance for refugees and others in conflict situations that will enable the Security Council carefully to consider this very important matter in the near future.”

    1997-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3778 (1997) · source

44. “Last February we took a new approach in which members of the Council, together with the bureaux of other relevant organs of the system, were able to meet with representatives of non-governmental humanitarian organizations that have a substantial presence in the area of a particular conflict. The Department of Humanitarian Affairs, on the initiative of a member of the Council, issued the appropriate invitation and presided over the meeting. Under that formula, on 12 February last, we heard the comments of OXFAM, Medecins sans frontieres and CARE on the situation in the Great Lakes region. That meeting was very positive and of great interest to the Security Council. It opened the way for other meetings of this kind in the future.”

    1997-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3778 (1997) · source

45. “Sadako Ogata, the High Commissioner for Refugees, has met with us to enlighten us about the cruel situation faced by refugees, especially in the Great Lakes region. We have also periodically received updates on the humanitarian situation from the United Nations Department of Humanitarian Affairs. This type of information exchange is essential, and of the greatest interest to the Security Council. However, there are humanitarian organizations that have not had access to the Security Council. I am referring to non-governmental humanitarian organizations, which, like the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the World Food Programme and others, have personnel in the field, near the conflicts, and have important things to say to us.”

    1997-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3778 (1997) · source

46. “Very often, those who are closest to the conflicts dealt with by the Security Council are the humanitarian organizations - sometimes more so than Governments, military units or us, the diplomats. Thus, in addition to the fundamental work that the agencies are doing in assisting the victims of conflicts, they can also help Governments better to understand the specific character of each of those conflicts, because they are there in the field. For that reason, the delegation of Chile has focused on the relationship between the Security Council and the humanitarian organizations, promoting contact between them. In this respect, we should bear in mind that the organs of the United Nations system can inform the Council about what is happening and what is being done in one or another conflict situation. Hence, on more than one occasion Mrs.”

    1997-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3778 (1997) · source

47. “The actions of non-State agents should be subject to forms of international responsibility; naturally, so should those of State actors. There must be a permanent criminal jurisdictional body with the competence to try those who violate humanitarian law. We believe that the draft proposal for an international criminal court prepared by the International Law Commission provides a good basis for the creation of the kind of jurisdictional body required. The crimes defined in that draft could include the violation of the norms of international humanitarian law. Chile, as an elected member of the Security Council for 1996 and 1997, is seeking to help the international community and, in particular, the Security Council, foster an awareness of the interrelationship between conflict and humanitarian tragedy.”

    1997-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3778 (1997) · source

48. “This leads to a subject that deserves attention in the future: how to ensure effectively that the parties to a conflict will respect innocent victims - refugees, displaced persons and vulnerable groups - and will grant humanitarian-assistance agencies safe access to them. In our statements and resolutions we have on more than one occasion urged the parties to a conflict, including non-State parties, to respect international humanitarian law. But unfortunately this appeal goes unheeded. Respect for the Geneva Conventions and the rules of humanitarian law must be subject to scrutiny, even when a conflict is resolved by force; this should include the actions of all the parties involved. The individual responsibility of the perpetrators of such acts is a natural corollary of this approach.”

    1997-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3778 (1997) · source

49. “The international community, and in particular the Security Council, must not neglect humanitarian issues because of practical considerations or the realities of authority in a given country. We therefore agree with the idea recently put forward by Mrs. Ogata, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, that political solutions to conflicts should address humanitarian concerns. On the other hand, we must continuously stress that the parties to a conflict must recognize the principle of the neutrality and impartiality of the humanitarian agencies providing assistance in the area.”

    1997-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3778 (1997) · source

50. “The Council should find a way to strengthen legal provisions and make use of available machinery to protect humanitarian workers. Threats to the safety of humanitarian personnel often imperil the sole presence that the international community can have in a conflict area. Let it be understood that this presence is our presence. On 12 March 1997, the Security Council issued a broad presidential statement in which, inter alia, it expressed its grave concern at, and condemnation of, the recent increase in attacks and the use of force against United Nations and other personnel associated with United Nations operations, as well as personnel of international humanitarian organizations.”

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