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1. “Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): A great deal has been said already, and there is really little for me to add to the arguments that have been made today. We agree with what has been said and, indeed, we can understand our African colleagues when they emotionally and very convincingly speak about the need to take urgent decisions. We can also understand those delegations that see the need to establish the necessary conditions for that to be done. But I believe that no one has denied the need for the parties to the Lusaka Agreement strictly to comply with the provisions therein. It seems to us that this is a very important element of the consensus that we are attempting to reach here in the Security Council.”

   1999-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4083 (1999) · source

2. “The existing rules of procedure give us enough opportunities for this. Russia approaches problems of cooperation in Africa and with Africa from a position of open-mindedness, equity and mutually advantageous partnership without being didactic, without ideological stereotypes and without national narrow-mindedness. From this standpoint we are prepared to take part in international promotion of the establishment of the peacekeeping potential of Africa, with the understanding, of course, that outside assistance in this area should be in addition to, and should not replace, steps taken by African States themselves.”

   1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081 (1999) · source

3. “We note the major importance of the fact that peacemaking activities for such organizations must be based in full compliance with the United Nations Charter. No enforcement measures - neither sanctions nor, even more importantly, military force - should be undertaken by regional structures without the authorization of the Security Council. In turn, the Security Council could rely more on the joint views of Africans themselves in seeking ways to solve various problems on the continent. The holding of open meetings of the Security Council on Africa, such as today's, will help to reaffirm precisely such an approach. We are open to other forms of cooperation of the Council with interested States and organizations in order to promote finding an adequate reaction on the part of the Council to specific conflicts.”

   1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081 (1999) · source

4. “These steps help to activate the implementation in the African region of concrete peace initiatives including, recently, those pertaining to conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and between Ethiopia and Eritrea. A significant potential is available to the United Nations in the area of mobilizing international donor support for African peacekeeping. An example of this is the establishment of a trust fund for enhancing preparedness for conflict-prevention activities in Africa. An important area in cooperation between the United Nations and the OAU in developing peacemaking potential is, we feel, the programme to exchange personnel and information and to train staff. We propose that we should together think about how we can strengthen the role of African regional organizations - first and foremost the OAU - in peacemaking.”

   1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081 (1999) · source

5. “One of the key components of the strategy for strengthening peace in Africa must be the promotion by the United Nations of the establishment of an effective pan-African system which is geared to both prevent and settle conflicts and also to a comprehensive solution to the task of post-conflict rehabilitation. For this we need coordinated action on the part of various bodies and agencies of the United Nations system. One of the real opportunities for establishing such work is the application of Article 65 of the Charter on cooperation between the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council. We support the steps by the Secretary-General to expand relations between the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in preventing and settling conflicts.”

   1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081 (1999) · source

6. “We note with satisfaction the activation of the peacekeeping efforts of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and of such subregional organizations as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Inter- Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD). In a number of cases, this has enabled us to achieve important positive steps in the settlement of conflicts. These efforts must be fully strengthened by the authority and capacities of the United Nations. In this connection we should talk not about replacing African efforts but about the complementarity of cooperation, coordination and assistance on the part of the United Nations in establishing African peacekeeping machinery.”

   1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081 (1999) · source

7. “Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation)(spoke in Russian): The problems of Africa are a constant focus of attention in the United Nations Security Council, and this reflects the serious concern of the international community over the situation in the African continent. We can hardly count on long-term harmonious development of the world if African States, which make up almost one third of the international community, continue to find themselves in a political and socio- economic "earthquake zone". Today's Security Council meeting is a reaffirmation of the fact that we all understand the pressing need to have a coordinated strategy for maintaining peace and stability on the African continent and for settling and preventing armed conflicts there as they arise. There can be no doubt that a key role in this matter belongs to Africans themselves.”

   1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081 (1999) · source

8. “We fully endorse that position and agree with the Secretary-General's main conclusions that the key to a settlement in Sierra Leone lies primarily in the parties' commitment to the Lome Agreement and in particular to the implementation of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme. We are convinced that steps taken by the people of Sierra Leone to that end will be unfailingly supported by the international community. In conclusion, I should like to join in the expressions of appreciation to the former Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Okelo, and to wish the new Special Representative, Mr. Adeniji, success in his work.”

   1999-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4078 (1999) · source

9. “Mr. Granovsky (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We agree with the conclusions and observations contained in the Secretary-General's first progress report prepared since the establishment of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone. We are pleased that, during this period, significant progress has been made towards implementing the Lome Peace Agreement. At the same time - as made clear in the Secretary-General's report and the briefing by Under-Secretary-General Miyet - the overall situation in the country remains unstable. There have been serious human rights and ceasefire Violations and the humanitarian crisis continues unabated. In this connection, the effective presence of the units of the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group must be maintained.”

   1999-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4078 (1999) · source

10. “But here, to a great extent, politics are involved, and we believe that it is wrong for an improvement in the humanitarian situation in Iraq to be held hostage to politics. As for the Russian Federation, we are prepared to do our utmost to speed up an agreement on a genuinely, wholly acceptable text for a draft resolution. I would like to recall, for those who at this point are in a hurry, that in April of this year, Russia submitted a draft resolution proposing that the results of the work of the three panels headed by Ambassador Amorim be approved.”

    1999-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4070 (1999) · source

11. “Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): I am speaking a second time to make one clarification. Ambassador Greenstock described a situation that has arisen in the negotiations of the five countries, and he made an appraisal of the status of these negotiations. I simply would like to say that Ambassador Greenstock made the appraisal on his own behalf and not on behalf of the five countries he mentioned. I would like to reiterate that there can be no artificial timetable or temporary limitations. If we were to talk about real compliance with the existing resolutions of the Security Council, in such a way that they would be complied with also by the members of the Security Council, then I think we would quickly be able to reach an agreement.”

    1999-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4070 (1999) · source

12. “In other words, such a technical solution should not at all determine the timetable for conclusion of work on an omnibus draft resolution, and we do not take upon ourselves any obligations in this respect. In order to find a way out of the Iraqi deadlock, we must reach agreement on the essence of the serious problems that remain. Attempts to establish any kind of artificial timetable would not be appropriate.”

    1999-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4070 (1999) · source

13. “Given the position taken by a number of members of the Council, we do not object to the adoption of a short, technical draft resolution to extend the sixth phase of the United Nations humanitarian operations by two weeks on the understanding that the next phase of the effort to resolve the humanitarian problem is to be determined later. That will include taking into account continuing work on the entire Iraqi problem. We would like to make it clear that our position on this draft resolution should not in any way be considered as having any linkage with our position on the comprehensive draft resolution that must be adopted by the Security Council when the two-week period has elapsed.”

    1999-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4070 (1999) · source

14. “We believe that it is extremely important that such measures as raising the oil ceiling, increasing the quota for deliveries to Iraq of spare parts for the oil industry, simplifying the procedure for considering contracts in the sanctions Committee and resolving the problem of air transport connections with Baghdad enter into effect now, within the framework of a new phase of the operation, thereby enhancing its effectiveness. Unfortunately, our argument that all items pertaining to the humanitarian blockade should be considered within the framework of a comprehensive resolution on Iraq was not taken into account by a number of delegations.”

    1999-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4070 (1999) · source

15. “In this connection, based on the need to take urgent steps in order to correct the situation that has developed, the Russian Federation proposed that we adopt a draft resolution to further extend the humanitarian operations of the United Nations, taking into account the recommendations of the Secretary-General and the conclusions of the humanitarian panel chaired by Celso Amorim on the necessity of enhancing the humanitarian operations of the United Nations.”

    1999-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4070 (1999) · source

16. “Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian Federation is convinced that a decisive resolution of the humanitarian crisis will be impossible while the humanitarian sanctions continue. We have consistently advocated putting an end to the sanctions regime in the context of the renewal of disarmament monitoring in Iraq. We will keep working in this direction in the future. Unfortunately, in spite of the efforts to implement a humanitarian resolution, the overall situation of the Iraqi population and the degradation of the social and economic infrastructure of the country has continued to worsen further. The problem of delivering urgently needed goods and equipment to the population is growing because the contracts are being blocked in the sanctions Committee.”

    1999-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4070 (1999) · source

17. “Therefore, I am convinced that, as in Bosnia, representatives and leaders of the international presence must use all of their authorized powers so as not to allow for such developments, which are already a threat to the authority of all of the powerful international structures now being erected in Kosovo. Of course, I cannot agree with attempts to link decisions relating to Kosovo or Bosnia with any questions that have nothing to do with the issues under discussion, as this might be interpreted as interference in the internal affairs of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. I will be prepared to give members of the Security Council my impressions in greater detail, with specific facts, at the meeting devoted to problems of Kosovo. For the moment I wished simply to respond to Ambassador Holbrooke's request for me to share my impressions.”

    1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source

18. “Uncontrolled activities continue by what are called elements of the former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), who are in fact under the control of no one. Heavy artillery fire on villages continues, along with the burning of churches and other acts intended to humiliate and intimidate. It is interesting to note that a KLA flag appeared in the building that houses the headquarters of the Kosovo Protection Corps. General Klaus Reinhardt ordered that the flag be removed and replaced with a United Nations flag. This was done. But by the evening of that day, the United Nations flag had disappeared, and the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) flag had reappeared.”

    1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source

19. “More and more often, we see that the majority of such incidents reflect an organized policy aimed at expelling non- Albanians from Kosovo: all non-Albanians, not only Kosovars. This is undermining resolution 1244 (1999). In my personal view, which was only strengthened by my trip to Kosovo, KFOR and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) are unable to eliminate provocations and activities intended to undermine resolution 1244 (1999), or to guarantee the proper level of safety and security for all. I do not mean to say that they are not doing good work or that they are not trying hard enough; I merely note that at present the result is a lack of - indeed a deterioration in - proper safety and security, even though some very important measures are being taken through KFOR and UNMIK.”

    1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source

20. “I had intended to end my statement here, but I cannot fail to convey my gratitude to Ambassador Holbrooke, who is no longer in the Chamber, for his words of welcome upon my return from a trip to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and in particular to Kosovo. Bearing in mind what has been said here today about the relationship between the issues being addressed respectively in Bosnia and in Kosovo, let me respond to Ambassador Holbrooke's query by saying briefly that my principal personal conclusions on Kosovo are not very encouraging. The safety and security of the population seem to be increasingly under threat; indeed, the number of incidents has increased, which cannot be accounted for solely by the activities of criminal elements.”

    1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source

21. “But, as we understand it, this still does not address the fact that there are three de facto independent armies in Bosnia, which is clearly not a normal situation and which does not help in the trend towards integration and towards strengthening a unified Bosnian State. We call for action on the development of a unified military doctrine for Bosnia and Herzegovina. We are concerned about the continued negative impact on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina of the final arbitration award on Brcko. It is important that that decision be implemented in a way that will stabilize the situation to the greatest possible extent and that will be in accordance with the Peace Agreement - in other words, through identifying solutions acceptable to all parties.”

    1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source

22. “These include the organization of a Bosnian police force, the establishment of a democratic court system, the campaign against corruption, the establishment of a unified border service, the adoption of an election law, and the return of refugees and internally displaced persons, along with other issues. We are pleased that these issues were among the subjects of the Declaration that the members of the Presidency adopted yesterday in New York, a document which we shall study carefully. We trust that the obligations it sets out will be met in a consistent manner. We also note that the Declaration affirms the commitment of the members of the Presidency to the task of ensuring military cooperation between the entities, and in particular to the establishment of a joint unit for participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations.”

    1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source

23. “To be sure, a number of difficulties remain, first and foremost with respect to ensuring the proper measure of cooperation by both entities, not only in common State institutions but also in relations with the leading international structures in Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the entire United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Such cooperation, along with the independent cooperation of the Bosnian parties towards progress in the Dayton-Paris process, would be timely, as important issues remain to be resolved.”

    1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source

24. “A most important factor for success is the smooth and effective functioning of the common State institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The leadership of the entities and their representatives in pan-Bosnian institutions must finally overcome their political, national and ethnic disagreements and get down to constructive work in compliance with the Peace Agreement and other international agreements on Bosnia and Herzegovina. We welcome the positive changes in this regard, including the effective joint work of the Presidency in the context of the Standing Committee for Military Matters.”

    1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source

25. “It is important that all three members of the Presidency today reaffirmed their determination together to bring about the consistent implementation of the Peace Agreement and not to permit any arbitrary changes to the Dayton text or any unjustifiable outside pressure in its implementation. The Bosnians themselves bear the chief responsibility for pursuing the peace process and for normalizing the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The international community is helping them to the extent that it can, and it will continue to do so; but it cannot build a stable and prosperous Bosnia for the Bosnians. That is the ultimate goal of the Peace Agreement, and it requires lasting reconciliation and solidarity on the part of all the Bosnian parties.”

    1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source

26. “Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): I join other members, Sir, in expressing satisfaction at the manner in which you have been presiding over the Security Council at today's meeting. We wish also to thank you and the entire delegation of Slovenia for taking the initiative to convene this important meeting. I also join in welcoming the members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, who have come today to address the members of the Security Council. The international community's most important task in Bosnia remains that of ensuring that the peace process is irreversible and lasting, and strengthening the multi- ethnic nature of the State of Bosnia and Herzegovina by building the foundations of democracy and respecting the rights of all the peoples of that country.”

    1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source

27. “I now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1999/1083. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Gabon, Gambia, Malaysia, Namibia, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Slovenia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Russian): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1272 (1999). There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 11.55 am.”

    1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source

28. “I thank the representative of the United Kingdom for his brevity. I hope that all of the other co-sponsors who wish to speak will also be brief.”

    1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source

29. “It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution in document S/1999/ 1083. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I will first give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source

30. “I would like to assure the representative of the Republic of Korea that the members of the Security Council will try by all possible means to take into account the views of all Member States in this case. It is precisely for this reason that we have held this meeting today rather than last Friday, thus giving all the non-members of the Council the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the draft resolution. The next speaker is the representative of Norway. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source

31. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of the Republic of Korea. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source

32. “(spoke in Russian): The next speaker on my list is the representative of Finland. I invite her to take a seat at the Council table and to make her statement.”

    1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source

33. “The next speaker is the representative of Japan. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source

34. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of New Zealand. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source

35. “I thank the representative of Indonesia for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Australia. I invite her to take a seat at the Council table and to make her statement.”

    1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source

36. “I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following documents: S/ 1999/ 1004, letter dated 21 September, from Finland, transmitting a statement by the Presidency of the European Union on East and West Timor; S/1999/1025 and S/l999/1072, letters from the Secretary-General of 4 and 15 October 1999, respectively, transmitting letters dated 29 September and 14 October 1999 from the Permanent Representative of Australia to the Secretary-General, conveying the first and second periodic reports, respectively, of the International Force, East Timor (INTERFET). The first speaker on my list is the representative of Portugal, on Whom I now call.”

    1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source

37. “Kolby (Norway) and Mr. Lee See-young (Republic of Korea) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President (spoke in Russian): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation East Timor, document S/ 1999/ 1024. Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1999/ 1083, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Brazil, Canada, Namibia, the Netherlands, Slovenia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. Argentina, France, Portugal and the Russian Federation have joined as sponsors of the draft resolution.”

    1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source

38. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Australia, Finland, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal and the Republic of Korea, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Widodo (Indonesia) and Mr. Monteiro (Portugal) took seats at the Council table; Ms. Wensley (Australia), Ms. Korpi (Finland), Mr. Satoh (Japan), Mr. Powles (New Zealand), Mr.”

    1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source

39. “I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1999/1078. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Gabon, Gambia, Malaysia, Namibia, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Slovenia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Russian): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1271 (1999). There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.45 pm.”

    1999-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4056 (1999) · source

40. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the eighth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic, document S/l999/1038. Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1999/1078, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    1999-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4056 (1999) · source

41. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Central African Republic, in which she requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mrs. Kpongo (Central African Republic) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Russian): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    1999-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4056 (1999) · source

42. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 1.35 pm.”

    1999-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4055 (1999) · source

43. “"The Security Council looks forward to the Secretary-General's next report on the situation in Afghanistan, and encourages him to review options for the Security Council and the General Assembly. "The Security Council deplores the failure of the leadership of the Taliban to take measures to comply with the demands made in its previous resolutions, especially to conclude a ceasefire and to resume negotiations, and in this context reaffirms its readiness to consider the imposition of measures, in accordance with its responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations, with the aim of achieving the full implementation of its relevant resolutions." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1999/29.”

    1999-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4055 (1999) · source

44. “It calls upon all Afghan parties, especially the Taliban, to put an end to such practices, to adhere to the international norms and standards in this sphere, to take urgent measures to improve the human rights situation and, as an immediate first step, to ensure the protection of civilians. "The Security Council reiterates that the capture by the Taliban of the Consulate-General of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the murder of the Iranian diplomats and a journalist in Mazare-Sharif constitute flagrant violations of international law. It demands that the Taliban cooperate fully with the United Nations in investigating these crimes with a view to prosecuting those responsible.”

    1999-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4055 (1999) · source

45. “The Council underlines the unacceptability of the forced displacement of the civilian population, in particular that conducted by the Taliban during their recent offensive, summary executions, the deliberate abuse and arbitrary detentions of civilians, violence and continuing discrimination against women and girls, the separation of men from their families, the use of child soldiers, the widespread burning of crops and destruction of homes, the indiscriminate bombing and other violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Afghanistan.”

    1999-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4055 (1999) · source

46. “The Council calls upon Member States, in particular those neighbouring Afghanistan, and all others concerned to undertake concerted measures to stop the trafficking of illegal drugs from Afghanistan. "The Security Council deplores the worsening human rights situation in Afghanistan. It expresses particular alarm at the continuing disregard by the Taliban of the concerns expressed by the international community.”

    1999-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4055 (1999) · source

47. “The Council demands once again that the Taliban turn over indicted terrorist Usama bin Laden to appropriate authorities as set out in its resolution 1267 (1999) of 15 October 1999. It reaffirms its decision to implement on 14 November 1999 the measures contained in that resolution, unless the Secretary- General reports that the Taliban has fully complied with the obligation set out in paragraph 2 of that resolution. "The Security Council is deeply disturbed also by a significant increase in the cultivation, production and trafficking of drugs in Afghanistan, especially in areas controlled by the Taliban, which will contribute to the war-making capabilities of the Afghans and will have even more serious international consequences. It demands that the Taliban, as well as others, halt all illegal drug activities.”

    1999-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4055 (1999) · source

48. “"The Security Council strongly condemns the continuing use of Afghan territory, especially areas controlled by the Taliban, for the sheltering and training of terrorists and planning of terrorist acts, and reaffirms its conviction that the suppression of international terrorism is essential for the maintenance of international peace and security. It insists that the Taliban cease the provision of sanctuary and training for international terrorists and their organizations, take effective measures to ensure that the territory under its control is not used for terrorist installations and camps or for the preparation or organization of terrorist acts against other States or their citizens, and cooperate with efforts to bring indicted terrorists to justice.”

    1999-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4055 (1999) · source

49. “"The Security Council welcomes the Declaration on Fundamental Principles for a Peaceful Settlement of the Conflict in Afghanistan (A/54/174-S/1999/812, annex) adopted by the 'six plus two' group on 19 July 1999 in Tashkent, particularly the agreement of members of the group not to provide military support to any Afghan party and to prevent the use of their territories for such purposes. It urges the members of the group and the Afghan factions to implement these principles in support of the efforts of the United Nations towards a peaceful resolution of the Afghan conflict.”

    1999-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4055 (1999) · source

50. “It calls upon all Afghan parties, and in particular the Taliban, to take the necessary steps to secure the uninterrupted supply of humanitarian aid to all in need of it and in this connection not to create impediments to the activities of the United Nations humanitarian agencies and international humanitarian organizations. "The Security Council once again urges all Afghanfactions to cooperate fully with UNSMA and international humanitarian organizations, and calls upon them, in particular the Taliban, to take the necessary steps to ensure the safety and freedom of movement of such personnel.”

    1999-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4055 (1999) · source