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  1. “This is totally unacceptable to my delegation, which believes that the United Nations has a permanent responsibility with regard to the Middle East issue until it is completely resolved. More important, the Security Council needs to be proactive to ensure the implementation of its own resolutions regarding the Middle East. The time for action is now, before the peace process is completely shattered, making it impossible to put the pieces back together.”

    2002-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478 (2002) · source

  2. “We continue to believe that there is a need for third-party intervention to protect the civilians on the ground and help the two parties implement the recommendations of the Mitchell Committee and the Tenet security plan. For several months now, many protagonists on the ground have attempted - unfortunately without much success - to end the crisis and relaunch the negotiations. While we call upon them to remain fully engaged and to renew their efforts to break the deadlock, we can afford no longer to see inaction and paralysis on the part of the Security Council over the worsening situation in the Middle East. We tend to behave as if the Security Council's responsibility under the Charter for the maintenance of international peace and security simply did not apply to the Middle East crisis.”

    2002-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478 (2002) · source

  3. “We believe that this growing consensus constitutes a very important step in the search for peace in the Middle East, and the Security Council has a very important role to play in this regard. Mauritius supports fully the establishment of a Palestinian State and believes that such a move is the only way forward towards a lasting peace in the S/PV.4478 Middle East. What the Palestinian people need is a homeland that they can call their own. They cannot be denied this right. In this regard, we believe that the recent proposals of Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia contain numerous merits which should be carefully and seriously considered. Over the past 18 months, we have seen the deep- rooted feelings of hate and mistrust that the Israelis and Palestinians have for each other.”

    2002-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478 (2002) · source

  4. “It is also important to note that the security aspect will not be resolved if it is not addressed alongside the core political issues. No peace will be achieved if one side is not only reluctant to give up anything, but also wants to take all that it can. We have heard reports of Israeli reservists who have refused to serve in the occupied territories. We can only hope that their action will be an eye-opener for the Israeli authorities. Since late last year, we have seen growing international consensus that a permanent solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can be achieved only with the implementation of Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973), with the creation of a State of Palestine, which will live in peace with the State of Israel, and with both States enjoying secure and recognized borders.”

    2002-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478 (2002) · source

  5. “A few days ago, Israeli forces attacked Chairman Arafat's compound in Gaza City, killing four of his military aides. However, let there be no doubt that Chairman Arafat is a symbol of the Palestinian struggle, and he remains the only viable interlocutor and partner for peace. Any attempt to physically eliminate this symbol, by design or otherwise, will only set the entire Middle East ablaze, with dire consequences. Therefore, we strongly urge the Israeli authorities to urgently review their policy towards Chairman Arafat and Palestine. We share fully the assessment of the Secretary- General that the key problems remain occupation, security, economic deprivation and suffering - all of which are interrelated.”

    2002-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478 (2002) · source

  6. “With the recent attempt by the Israeli authorities to sideline Chairman Arafat by keeping him under virtual house arrest for almost three months - although there have been some limited steps over the weekend to ease partially the restrictions on his movements - we stand to be convinced that Israel really wants peace and a conclusion of the political process. The international community has said time and again that there can be no military solution to the Middle East crisis. Yet Israel, under the pretext of defending its population, is resorting only to military action to further oppress the Palestinian people. Israel is demonstrating its power, taking no heed of the call for restraint by the international community. This compounds further the feeling of despair among the Palestinians.”

    2002-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478 (2002) · source

  7. “Against this backdrop, we can see no immediate hope of any de-escalation. While the spiral of violence takes wider proportions, more lives are likely to be lost. With so much suffering, we fear the situation may lead to such a point where it will be nearly impossible to bring the parties back to reason. What is more disturbing is that the Israeli leadership, it would appear, is sparing no effort to destroy the peace process, from harsher economic blockades to the occupation of Palestinian offices and various extrajudicial killings.”

    2002-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478 (2002) · source

  8. “Over the past months, the cycle of violence has only gained momentum and vigour. Violence is breeding more violence. Hate and mistrust are now widespread. Since the September 2000 uprising, more than 900 Palestinians and 250 Israelis have been killed. More than 17,000 Palestinians have been injured. Over the past week alone, violence has taken a toll of 60 more lives. A tit-for-tat response has become the daily feature of the Middle East crisis. We condemn all acts of provocation and violence from the Israeli side. We also condemn all acts of terror from Palestinian fringe groups, which continue to harm the Palestinian cause. We also mourn the victims of all the bloodshed. It appears as if life has lost all its meaning, especially when we hear of reports of a pregnant woman being shot at an Israeli checkpoint.”

    2002-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478 (2002) · source

  9. “Let me start by thanking you, Sir, for organizing this open debate on the S/PVA478 situation in the Middle East. We have supported the request of the Group of Arab States for convening this open debate not only because the situation in the Middle East is extremely dangerous and alarming, but more importantly, we fear that if nothing is done to diffuse the situation, we might very soon witness a full-scale war in the region. We fully concur with the views and concerns expressed by Secretary-General Kofi Annan in his briefing to the Security Council last Thursday. We remain gravely concerned over the continued downward spiral of events. As we meet to discuss the Middle East issue, it is hard to believe how close the two sides were to reaching an agreement a year ago, and how far apart they are today.”

    2002-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478 (2002) · source

  10. “In this regard, we fully support the recommendations of the Secretary-General and agree that the United Nations should remain engaged in East Timor to protect and consolidate the major achievements so far realized. With regard to the physical presence of UNTAET in a post-independence East Timor, we fully agree that it should be the right size to cater to the more specific needs of the country in this new phase of its political future. Finally, we support the draft presidential statement circulated today.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403 (2001) · source

  11. “With only three months to go before the mandate of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) expires, there is a need for a decision on the successor mission. The United Nations should not be complacent. Instead, it should at all costs avoid having a half-accomplished mission. We therefore believe that it is imperative for the international community to remain involved in East Timor for a period of two years, starting from independence. The United Nations has no other responsible choice but to remain committed to the goals set out for UNTAET. The successor mission plan, detailing and providing for an integrated peacekeeping mission is the right decision by the international community, given that UNTAET's mandate will not have been fulfilled by the end of January 2002.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403 (2001) · source

  12. “We hope that the Government of Indonesia will revisit its decision by expanding the jurisdiction of the ad hoc tribunal to cover all cases of human rights crimes committed in East Timor from January to October 1999. My delegation fully supports the establishment of a Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation that would be empowered to hold hearings and seek evidence in order to establish the truth about all relevant events that occurred in East Timor from 25 April 1974 to 25 October 1999. However, the Commission should not be seen as an alternative to justice, but should supplement the judicial process. We are confident that the Commission will help in healing the wounds and in bringing the East Timorese closer together than ever, in the interests of the whole nation.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403 (2001) · source

  13. “Nation-building is never complete without a consolidated, united and peace- loving society. The same is true for East Timor. We believe more is required than what is currently in place in order to encourage longer-term reconciliation among the East Timorese. Importance must therefore be given to nation-building, capacity-building and institution- building. My delegation, like others, welcomes the amendment to the Presidential Decree of 23 April that established an ad hoc human rights tribunal to deal with gross human rights violations in East Timor. Although it expands the jurisdiction of the tribunal, it fails, however, in its objective of restricting trials to those cases that occurred in the months of April and September 1999.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403 (2001) · source

  14. “We also welcome the ongoing negotiations between Indonesia and the office of the United Nations Development Office (UNDP) towards the establishment of technical arrangements, as a basis for the return of United Nations agencies to East Nusa Tanggara. There has been much talk about lack of coordination among various United Nations agencies. The situation in East Timor is one of those where such coordination can be of paramount importance, especially when we enter the phase of peace-building and reconstruction of the East Timorese economy. It is the View of my delegation that the experience gained in Haiti should serve as a basis for future action in East Timor. A country that has suffered so much trauma and been subjected to untold hardships can never embark on nation-building without justice being seen to be done in favour of the victims.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403 (2001) · source

  15. “This can be possible only by ensuring that they fully enjoy their rights without discrimination, by promoting confidence- building measures and by incorporating all human rights norms into the Constitution that is currently being drafted, and which is expected to be completed within the next 60 days, as the Chief Minister has informed us. On the external front, East Timor desperately needs the necessary diplomatic support from neighbouring States, especially Indonesia. It is encouraging to note that informal meetings are already being held at higher levels between Indonesia and East Timor. We welcome the meeting held on 12 September between the President of Indonesia and the Special Representative, accompanied by the Chief Minister and the Senior Minister for Foreign Affairs and Mr. Xanana Gusmao.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403 (2001) · source

  16. “Although the elections were held in a very peaceful manner, we should not overlook certain factors that might negatively impact on the good works so far carried out. In this regard, we express our concerns over militia activities and illegal markets along the borders - although those are on the decline - and over the continued intimidation of refugees. The Council should therefore ensure that the 80,000 refugees still in Indonesia are free to return voluntarily to East Timor. Until they are resettled in East Timor, it is imperative for humanitarian assistance to continue unabated. It is also important that the people of East Timor feel secure in every walk of life.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403 (2001) · source

  17. “Likewise, a well-trained civilian police service will be very important for maintaining law and order in East Timor and for the promotion and protection of human rights. In this regard, we welcome the progress in the training of East Timorese for the higher posts in the Police Service. In respect of the establishment of a functioning public administration, we welcome the major advances made in the past two years in building a civil service and its institutions from the ground up. With the increased facilities for the training of personnel, we are confident that the East Timorese will be able to shoulder responsibility for their country in the best possible manner. No sustainable peace or stability can be possible in the absence of a secure environment in East Timor.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403 (2001) · source

  18. “The elections to the Constituent Assembly have indeed paved the way to independence for the people. However, for independence to be fully enjoyed, the following three pillars are essential for a functioning democracy in a new, independent country: an impartial and independent judiciary, a competent and fully trained civilian police service, and a solid and broad- based administrative framework. The fledgling judiciary will therefore need training and support in order to make it more professional, and so that it can perform its role effectively in ensuring the rule of law and the protection of human rights. In this respect, we welcome the promulgation of regulation 2001/25, of 14 September 2001, which lays down measures to make the court system more effective and to expedite the judicial process.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403 (2001) · source

  19. “Now that the cornerstone of popular democracy and representative government has been put in place, the primary aim of the transitional and future Governments will have to be the consolidation of these principles, so that reconstruction of the island can be facilitated and expedited. In this regard, it is important for the international community to extend the necessary support to East Timor in all spheres of activity. The Security Council should therefore continue to support East Timor and to show that it remains fully committed during the transition period. Any compromise or self- complacency on the part of the international community could lead to a standstill, or even to a reversal of the situation, thereby jeopardizing the gains already made.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403 (2001) · source

  20. “We are happy to note that not only have peace and calm now been firmly established in the country, but that the people of East Timor are heading towards soon achieving their cherished goal of independence in a systematic and well-prepared manner. The report of the Secretary-General is highly commendable for its detailed information on the situation in East Timor, especially after the peaceful elections for the Constituent Assembly, on 30 August 2001. My delegation fully supports the recommendations of the Secretary-General, especially those relating to the continued presence of United Nations personnel in East Timor.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403 (2001) · source

  21. “My delegation is pleased to see you presiding over this meeting today, Mr. President. We are also pleased to welcome to the Security Council the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Vieira de Mello, and Chief Minister Alkatiri. We thank them for their comprehensive briefings. We also welcome the representatives of the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and thank them for their statements. Let me also congratulate, through the Chief Minister, the people of East Timor for successfully electing the national Constituent Assembly in an atmosphere of peace and free of violence. In effect, the rate of participation in the election in East Timor of over 91 per cent has proved once again that no spirit or desire is bigger than that of self- determination.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403 (2001) · source

  22. “Independence for East Timor will mean a lot in terms of peace and security in the region, and will usher in a new era in the popular participation of the people in the progress and development of East Timor.”

    2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source

  23. “We believe that the process of developing and training the Timor Lorasa'e Police Service should gather greater momentum and that it should not have to wait until the end of April 2003 before reaching full strength. The international community must also see to it that the political will of the East Timorese leadership for a solid society based on the rule of law and precepts of human rights is not warped by unnecessary pressures. Finally, my delegation is optimistic about the mission that the international community is undertaking in East Timor. We hope that East Timor will achieve the status of nationhood and join the family of United Nations Members in the very near future.”

    2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source

  24. “From past experience, it is clear that the exit should be steady and planned, taking into account all the possibilities for extending the support and help that may be required. In this regard, the Security Council must ensure that UNTAET's mission has been successful and that there is the real possibility of timely and quality donor participation in the post- election period for financing of administrative and other constitutional mechanisms that will invigorate the Timorization process and guarantee the people full and effective participation in the day-to-day affairs of their own country. My delegation supports the observation in paragraph 24 of the report of the Secretary-General in this regard - that is, to maintain the military component essentially in its present form until the East Timorese Government has established itself.”

    2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source

  25. “We hope that in the short time frame that now is available to UNTAET, this issue will be given the consideration it deserves. We appreciate the decision of the Indonesian authorities to conduct a one-day re-registration of East Timorese refugees in West Timor in June. However, if necessary the registration exercise should be extended to provide a longer period so as to make it more successful and reliable. Two important matters that we now need to address relate, first, to what kind of relationship the elected Constituent Assembly would like to maintain with UNTAET after the election on 30 August; and, secondly, to the mode of international presence that will be required after independence in order to ensure the effective continuation of the democratic process that is put in place.”

    2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source

  26. “Although much has been said about the process towards full and effective independence, what the East Timorese require is the peaceful transfer of power to the hands of the East Timorese, who must take responsibility for their destiny and continue the developmental process within the framework of democracy, freedom and justice. It is axiomatic to say that for any democratic process to succeed it must first of all adopt an inclusive approach to accommodate the entire population of the country, without discrimination. We are happy to learn that over 42 per cent of the East Timorese population has already registered to vote. We echo the views of other delegations that the returnees should be treated as an integral element of the broader process of reconciliation and popular democracy in an independent East Timor.”

    2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source

  27. “While the report refers to many positive developments, certain issues of concern are also mentioned. The continued influx of refugees into urban areas, which is adding to the growing unemployment problems; the disinformation and negative propaganda campaigns carried out by the pro-integrationist groups; the widely shared fear that the political process may not remain peaceful; and, above all, the uncertainty in respect of the date of independence need to be dealt with as early as possible. My delegation believes that political and constitutional developments in East Timor are matters of the utmost importance to the international community, as well as to the East Timorese people.”

    2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source

  28. “However, just as there are successes in United Nations election monitoring, there are also "half-successes" and even failures. As the need for impartial election monitoring grows, the United Nations must learn from past mistakes in order to fulfil its primary goal of fostering peace and security in the international community. The fact is that the people of East Timor have not known independence for nearly three centuries, and therefore any lacuna in the preparation for the elections on the part of the international community will add to their frustration. We believe that no effort should be spared in order to ensure that there is maximum participation in the elections. It is also important to ensure that the outcome of the elections is really credible.”

    2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source

  29. “We believe that this will dissipate all doubts in the minds of those who are keen to return to their homeland but are discouraged either by lack of information or by disinformation put out by the representatives of the pro-integration groups. In this regard, we welcome the request by Mr. Vieira de Mello to all journalists in East Timor to adhere to the highest standards of professional integrity, refrain from hate-mongering and avoid bias in their news coverage. We believe that Radio UNTAET has a crucial role to play in the forthcoming elections by educating people and informing them of the mechanisms put in place for a free and fair election. In the history of the Organization, United Nations-sponsored agreements to monitor elections have proved successful in a number of conflicts.”

    2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source

  30. “We appreciate the fact that in preparation for upcoming elections to the Constituent Assembly UNTAET has begun a programme designed to bring more women into the political process. We hope that civil society organizations all over East Timor, and the United Nations Fund for Women, will continue collaborating with UNTAET in this respect. We welcome the meeting between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and UNTAET/East Timor Transitional Administration, held on 15 May 2001 in Denpasar, when many important issues were discussed and clarified. We are particularly pleased by the news that the United Nations team has been disseminating information to the refugees about security and the political situation in East Timor as well as about the assistance provided to returnees.”

    2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source

  31. “The promulgation of the regulation on the election of the Constituent Assembly on 16 March 2001, the civil registration, the development of the national civic education framework, the launching of a comprehensive voter programme and the development and training of the East Timor Lorasa'e Police Service are indeed positive steps. The efforts to facilitate the development of a dynamic market economy in East Timor will help create a business environment that welcomes domestic and foreign investment. We commend the UNTAET initiative in this regard. We welcome UNTAET'S efforts to accelerate the Timorization process through the various training and recruitment programmes in the key sectors of administration and services.”

    2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source

  32. “On behalf of my delegation, I express to Mr. Gusmao and to Mr. Ramos- Horta a warm welcome to this open meeting, and I thank Assistant Secretary-General Annabi for his briefing. Let me add that it was a pleasure and a privilege to listen to the incisive inputs and ideas on this very important topic. My delegation appreciates the fact that East Timor has continued to make progress on the path to independence. We commend the able guidance and direction of Mr. Vieira de Mello and the good work of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) in this regard. From the report of the Secretary-General it is clear that remarkable progress has been achieved since the renewal of the UNTAET mandate in January of this year.”

    2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source