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1. “In favour: Bahrain, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, France, Gabon, Gambia, Japan, Kenya, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Russian): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1185 (1998). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.20 am.”

   1998-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3910 (1998) · source

2. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security 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 concerning Western Sahara, document S/1998/634. Members of the Council also have before them document S/l998/66l, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

   1998-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3910 (1998) · source

3. “In favour: Bahrain, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, France, Gabon, Gambia, Japan, Kenya, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Russian): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1184 (1998). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.15 am.”

   1998-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3909 (1998) · source

4. “Members of the Council have before them two reports of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, contained in documents S/1998/227 and Corr.1 and Add.1, and S/1998/491, respectively. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1998/648, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Portugal, the Russian Federation, Sweden, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (8/1998/648) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

   1998-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3909 (1998) · source

5. “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, Mrs. Kalajdzisalihovie (Bosnia and Herzegovina) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Ku'ntzle (Germany) and Mr. Fulci (Italy) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President (interpretation from 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.”

   1998-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3909 (1998) · source

6. “The situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) (S/1998/227 and Corr.1 and Add.1) Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) (S/1998/491) The President (interpretation from Russian): I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany and Italy, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda.”

   1998-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3909 (1998) · source

7. “I should like to acknowledge the presence at the Council table of the new Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Sir Jeremy Greenstock, and to wish him success in his work in the Security Council. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

   1998-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3909 (1998) · source

8. “Members of the Council also have before them the draft of a letter which I, as President of the Security Council, would propose to send to the Secretary-General in reply to the aforementioned letter. In the absence of objection, I shall assume that the Security Council endorses the proposal of the Secretary-General and agrees that I should send the letter as drafted to the Secretary- General. It is so decided. The reply will be issued as a document of the Council under the symbol S/ 1998/646. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of the item on its agenda. The Council remains seized of the item. The meeting rose at 1.20 pm.”

   1998-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3908 (1998) · source

9. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/ 1998/640, which contains the text of a letter dated 8 July 1998 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council regarding the nominations which have been received for judges to the Trial Chambers of the International Tribunal for Rwanda. In this connection, the members of the Council will note the information contained in the Secretary-General's letter and the proposal which the Secretary-General makes therein that the Council extend the deadline for nominations for judges to the Trial Chambers of the International Tribunal for Rwanda until 4 August 1998.”

   1998-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3908 (1998) · source

10. “In favour: Bahrain, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, France, Gabon, Gambia, Japan, Kenya, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Russian): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1183 (1998). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.15 pm.”

    1998-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3907 (1998) · source

11. “I should like to draw the attention of members of the Council to the following other documents: S/l998/533, S/l998/589 and S/l998/6l7, letters dated 18 June, 29 June and 8 July 1998, respectively, from Croatia; and S/l998/593 and S/l998/632, letters dated 30 June and 10 July 1998, respectively, from Yugoslavia. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to vote on the draft resolution (S/1998/642) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    1998-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3907 (1998) · source

12. “The President (interpretation from 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 United Nations Mission of Observers in Prevlaka, document S/ 1998/578. Members of the Council also have before them document 5/1998/642, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Portugal, the Russian Federation, Slovenia, Sweden, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America.”

    1998-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3907 (1998) · source

13. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Croatia, Germany and Italy 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. Simonovic' (Croatia) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Reichel (Germany) and Mr. F ulci (Italy) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    1998-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3907 (1998) · source

14. “"The Security Council will remain seized of the matter and requests the Secretary-General to continue to keep it regularly informed of the situation in Afghanistan." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1998/22. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.15 p.m.”

    1998-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3906 (1998) · source

15. “"The Security Council remains deeply concerned at the continuing discrimination against girls and women and other violations of human rights, as well as violations of international humanitarian law in Afghanistan. "The Security Council supports the steps of the Secretary-General to launch investigations into alleged mass killings of prisoners of war and civilians in Afghanistan, the outcome of which will be submitted to the General Assembly and the Security Council as soon as it becomes available. "The Security Council reiterates that the continuation of the conflict in Afghanistan provides a fertile ground for terrorism and illegal drug production and trafficking, which destabilize the region and beyond, and calls upon the leaders of the Afghan parties to halt such activities.”

    1998-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3906 (1998) · source

16. “Noting that some of the obstacles to the provision of assistance to Hazaraj at have been overcome, it nevertheless remains concerned at the continuing use by the Taliban of United Nations humanitarian aid as a weapon against the Hazara and demands that this practice cease immediately. The Council also remains concerned at the lack of supplies coming from the northern route due to insecurity and looting. It calls upon all Afghan factions to lift unconditionally any blockade of humanitarian relief supplies. "The Security Council is concerned at recent reports of harassment of humanitarian organizations and at the unilateral decision by the Taliban to relocate humanitarian organizations' offices in Kabul. It calls upon all factions to facilitate the work of international agencies to the greatest extent possible.”

    1998-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3906 (1998) · source

17. “It welcomes and encourages the additional support of other Member States for this process. "The Security Council urges all Afghan factions to cooperate fully with the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan and international humanitarian organizations and calls upon them, in particular the Taliban, to take all necessary steps to assure the safety and freedom of movement of such personnel. "The Security Council acknowledges the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the United Nations and the Taliban on humanitarian issues and stresses the importance of its full implementation, including full respect for immunities of United Nations staff and for the assistance of the United Nations in health and education.”

    1998-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3906 (1998) · source

18. “"The Security Council takes note of the assessment of the Secretary-General that 'Loya Jirgah' as an informal, time-honoured Afghan method of settling disputes, advocated by some leaders of non-warring Afghan factions, continues to deserve attention, and encourages the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan to continue to maintain useful contacts with them. "The Security Council commends the work of the 'six plus two' group and calls upon all countries involved in the group to continue to participate in good faith with the aim of elaborating, on the basis of the agreed talking points, a coherent approach to the peacemaking efforts in Afghanistan, including the problem of curbing the flow of arms and other related materiel into Afghanistan in an effective and even-handed manner.”

    1998-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3906 (1998) · source

19. “As an initial step towards that goal, the Council calls upon the parties to agree immediately on a ceasefire, an exchange of prisoners, and the lifting of all restrictions on the shipments of humanitarian supplies throughout the country. "The Security Council reiterates its position that the United Nations, as a universally recognized intermediary, must continue to play its central and impartial role in international efforts towards a peaceful resolution of the Afghan conflict, and extends its full support for the activities of the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan and those of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan.”

    1998-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3906 (1998) · source

20. “"The Security Council considers it necessary that more active efforts be undertaken under the aegis of the United Nations and with the participation of interested countries aimed at a peaceful settlement of the Afghan conflict, taking into account the interests of all ethnic and religious groups and political forces involved therein. "The Security Council deplores the breakdown of the intra-Afghan talks in Islamabad and calls upon the parties to respect the wishes of the overwhelming majority of Afghans, to stop the fighting, to return without delay and preconditions to the negotiating table and to engage in a political dialogue aimed at achieving national reconciliation, a lasting political settlement of the conflict, which has no military solution, and the formation of a broad-based fully representative government.”

    1998-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3906 (1998) · source

21. “It reiterates its concern at the increasingly ethnic nature of the conflict, and at the continuing threat this poses to the unity of the Afghan State. "The Security Council expresses its grave concern at the continued Afghan conflict, which is a serious threat to regional and international security, and causes extensive human suffering, further destruction, refugee flows and other forcible displacement of large numbers of people. "The Security Council deplores the fact that military support, including the supplies of arms and other related materiel, from outside Afghanistan to the warring factions continues unabated, despite repeated pleas to halt it made by the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Secretary-General. It reiterates its call to all States, in particular those in the region, to cease such interference immediately.”

    1998-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3906 (1998) · source

22. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security 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 contained in document S/ 1998/532. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "The Security Council has considered the report of the Secretary-General concerning the situation in Afghanistan of 19 June 1998 (A/52/957-S/l998/532). "The Security Council reaffirms its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Afghanistan, and respect for its cultural and historical heritage.”

    1998-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3906 (1998) · source

23. “I thank the representative of the Central African Republic for the kind words he addressed to me. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 1.05 p.m.”

    1998-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3905 (1998) · source

24. “In favour: Bahrain, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, France, Gabon, Gambia, Japan, Kenya, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Russian): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1182 (1998). I give the floor to the representative of the Central African Republic.”

    1998-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3905 (1998) · source

25. “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 United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic, document 8/1998/540. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/1998/637, 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 vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    1998-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3905 (1998) · source

26. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Central African Republic in which he 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, Mr. Fernandez (Central African Republic) took a seat at the Council table. The President (interpretation from Russian): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    1998-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3905 (1998) · source

27. “"The Security Council supports the efforts of the United States aimed at breaking the stalemate in the peace process, calls upon the parties to respond positively to these efforts, notes that the Palestinian side has already given agreement in principle to the United States proposals, and expresses the hope that the permanent status negotiations can resume and progress can be made towards the achievement of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace based on Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) of 22 November 1967 and 338 (1973) of 22 October 1973. "The Security Council will keep Israeli actions under review." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1998/21. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3904 (1998) · source

28. “The Council therefore calls upon the Government of Israel not to proceed with that decision and also not to take any other steps which would prejudice the outcome of the permanent status negotiations. Further, the Council also calls upon Israel to abide scrupulously by its legal obligations and responsibilities under the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3904 (1998) · source

29. “"The Security Council recognizes the importance and sensitivity of the issue of Jerusalem to all parties and expresses its support for the decision of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Government of Israel, in accordance with the Declaration of Principles of 13 September 1993, that the permanent status negotiations shall cover the issue of Jerusalem. The Council therefore calls upon the parties to avoid actions which might prejudice the outcome of these negotiations. "In the context of its previous relevant resolutions, the Security Council considers the decision by the Government of Israel on 21 June 1998 to take steps to broaden the jurisdiction and planning boundaries of Jerusalem a serious and damaging development.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3904 (1998) · source

30. “Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council has considered the letters dated 18 and 22 June 1998 (8/1998/535 and S/1998/557), as well as the letters dated 8, 9 and 15 June 1998 (8/1998/481, 5/1998/487 and 5/1998/511) from the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, and the letter dated 23 June 1998 (S/l998/558) from the Permanent Representative of the Sudan to the United Nations on behalf of the States members of the League of Arab States relating to the issue of Jerusalem.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3904 (1998) · source

31. “In accordance with the decisions taken at the 3900th meeting, I invite the representative of Israel to take a seat at the Council table; I invite the observer of Palestine to take a seat at the Council table. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Gold (Israel) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Al-Kidwa (Palestine) took a seat at the Council table. The President (interpretation from Russian): The Security Council will now resume its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3904 (1998) · source

32. “"The Security Council will remain actively seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1998/20. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 11.05 pm.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3903 (1998) · source

33. “"The Security Council expresses support for United Nations and other international activities to reduce ethnic tensions and promote national reconciliation in the region, and encourages the Governments concerned to continue to cooperate in these activities to bring about a real improvement in the situation. "The Security Council attaches great importance to the role of the Organization of African Unity and welcomes its decision to establish the International Panel of Eminent Personalities to Investigate the Genocide in Rwanda and the Surrounding Events (8/1998/461). It appeals to Member States to contribute to the Special Trust Fund established to support the work of the Panel.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3903 (1998) · source

34. “It requests the Governments concerned to provide an initial progress report to the Secretary-General by 15 October 1998 on the steps being taken to investigate and prosecute those responsible. "The Security Council expresses its readiness to consider, as necessary in light of actions by the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, additional steps to ensure that the perpetrators of the massacres, other atrocities and Violations of international humanitarian law are brought to justice. "The Security Council urges Member States, relevant United Nations bodies and agencies and other international agencies to provide the necessary technical and other assistance, as requested, to the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda in the development of independent and impartial judicial systems.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3903 (1998) · source

35. “The Council takes note of the stated willingness of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to try any of its nationals who are guilty of or were implicated in the alleged massacres (5/1998/582). Such action is of great importance in helping to bring an end to impunity and to foster lasting peace and stability in the region. It urges Member States to cooperate with the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda in the investigation and prosecution of these persons. "The Council encourages the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda to seek international assistance, such as technical assistance, as needed, in this process. It also invites the Governments concerned to consider the inclusion of international observers, as appropriate.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3903 (1998) · source

36. “"The Security Council reaffirms its commitment to the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the States of the Great Lakes region. "The Security Council recognizes the necessity to investigate further the massacres, other atrocities and violations of international humanitarian law and to prosecute those responsible. It deplores the delay in the administration of justice. The Council calls on the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda to investigate without delay, in their respective countries, the allegations contained in the report of the Investigative Team and to bring to justice any persons found to have been involved in these or other massacres, atrocities and Violations of international humanitarian law.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3903 (1998) · source

37. “Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council condemns the massacres, other atrocities and violations of international humanitarian law committed in Zaire/Democratic Republic of the Congo, and especially its eastern provinces, including crimes against humanity and those other violations described in the report of the Secretary-General's Investigative Team (8/1998/581). It notes the responses to the report provided by the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (8/1998/582) and Rwanda (8/1998/583). It recognizes the work of the Investigative Team in documenting some of these violations, in spite of the fact that the Team was not allowed to carry out its mission fully and without hindrance.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3903 (1998) · source

38. “Members of the Council have before them the following documents: 8/1998/581, which contains the text of a letter dated 29 June 1998 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the report of the Secretary-General's Investigative Team charged with investigating serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; S/ 1998/5 82, letter dated 25 June 1998 from the Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General; and S/1998/583, letter dated 25 June 1998 from the Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3903 (1998) · source

39. “The President (interpretation from 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.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3903 (1998) · source

40. “I should like to inform the Council that l have received letters from the representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, 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. Monga Mulenda Niakonga (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Mr. Kayinamura (Rwanda) took seats at the Council table.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3903 (1998) · source

41. “The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1181 (1998). 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 Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 1.40 pm.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source

42. “Russia stands ready to participate actively in the work of the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone, and in particular to provide it with military observers. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (5/1998/620) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Bahrain, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, France, Gabon, Gambia, Japan, Kenya, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Russian): There were 15 votes in favour.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source

43. “The deployment of the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone, to be authorized by the Security Council, is an example of the strengthening of the coordination of actions between the United Nations and the regional and subregional organizations on peacekeeping issues, in particular between the Security Council and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which is making a significant contribution to the normalization of the situation in Sierra Leone. A guarantee for the success of the new United Nations Mission is its comprehensive cooperation and close coordination with the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG). It is extremely important that the tasks assigned to the Mission be linked to the concrete objectives of the Government of Sierra Leone for the restoration of peace and stability in the country.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source

44. “The legitimate Government of Sierra Leone is now faced with the tasks of restoring peace and security, effective governance, developing the democratic process, reconstruction and restoration and, particularly important, achieving national reconciliation. The draft resolution before us today attests to the importance the Security Council attaches to the restoration of peace and security in Sierra Leone and to the impact of the situation in that country on the situation in the subregion.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source

45. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the Russian Federation. Russia has repeatedly expressed its deep concern regarding the crisis in Sierra Leone. While firmly condemning the rebels, we have supported the demands of the African countries and the international community to restore constitutional order. Following the restoration of the legitimate Government in Sierra Leone, remnants of the deposed military junta continue to follow the path of military resistance. We condemn the inhumane acts of Violence perpetrated against the civilian population and demand their immediate cessation.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source

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

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source

47. “The first speaker on my list is the representative of Austria. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source

48. “The President (interpretation from 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 fifth report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Sierra Leone, document 5/1998/486 and Add.1. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1998/620, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document 8/1998/629, which contains the text of a letter dated 10 July 1998 from the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source

49. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Austria, Nigeria and Sierra Leone, 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. Khyne-Sam ( Sierra Leone) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Manz (Austria) and Mr. Gambari (Nigeria) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source

50. “It supports the establishment of a timetable for the handover of the functions of the Support Group to the OSCE and agrees with the intention of the Secretary-General to reduce gradually the number of civilian police monitors, under the conditions specified in his report. The Council looks forward to a report by the Secretary-General by mid- September detailing the arrangements for the termination of the Support Group mandate by 15 October 1998." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1998/19. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.20 pm.”

    1998-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3901 (1998) · source