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first: 1992-07-16
most recent: 1999-09-17
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“The Council is of the view that the circumstances created by the successful conclusion of the elections in Sierra Leone require redoubled efforts to end the fighting in that country. It commends the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General and others, in particular the Government of Cote d'Ivoire, to that end. It reiterates its call to all parties to end the violence. It calls upon the Revolutionary United Front to accept the outcome of the election, maintain the cease-fire and enter into a full dialogue for peace, without any conditions. "The Security Council calls upon the international community to provide generous assistance to help in resolving the humanitarian problems caused by the conflict in Sierra Leone, and to assist the Government and people of that country in the task of reconstruction that now faces them.”
1996-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3643 (1996) · source
“The Council stresses the importance it attaches to a peaceful transition to civilian rule. It welcomes the commitment by the Chairman of the National Provisional Ruling Council to hand over authority by 31 March 1996 and calls upon all concerned to cooperate fully with the newly elected President and Parliament. "The Security Council notes that the Joint International Observer Group, which monitored the first round of elections, was impressed by 'the overwhelming desire on the part of the people of Sierra Leone to exercise their democratic right in casting a ballot for the parties and candidates of their choice'. They have now done so, and it is incumbent on all concerned to help them to consolidate the gains that have been made.”
1996-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3643 (1996) · source
“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 the course of its prior consultations. 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 welcomes the Parliamentary and Presidential elections held in Sierra Leone on 26 and 27 February 1996 and the second round of Presidential elections held on 15 March. It congratulates the people of Sierra Leone on the courage and determination they have shown in proceeding with the elections despite difficulties and disruptions, and pays tribute to all those involved in the success of the elections, in particular the Interim National Electoral Commission and its Chairman.”
1996-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3643 (1996) · source
“"The Security Council considers that Iraq's delays in permitting the inspection team recently in Iraq access to the sites concerned constitute clear violations by Iraq of the provisions of resolutions 687 (1991), 707 (1991) and 715 (1991). The Council demands that the Government of Iraq allow the Special Commission inspection teams immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access to all sites designated by the Commission for inspection in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Council." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1996/11. 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.”
1996-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3642 (1996) · source
“By its resolution 707 (1991), the Council also expressly demanded that Iraq 'allow the Special Commission, the International Atomic Energy Agency and their inspection teams immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access to any and all areas, facilities, equipment, records and means of transportation which they wish to inspect'. The obligation was furthermore confirmed in the Commission's plan for ongoing monitoring and verification which was approved by the Security Council in resolution 715 (1991); in this context the Council recalls the notes from the Secretary-General of 21 July 1993 (S/26127) and 1 December 1993 (S/26825).”
1996-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3642 (1996) · source
“"The Security Council reiterates its full support for the Special Commission in the conduct of its inspections and the other tasks entrusted to it by the Council. "The Security Council notes the letter of 17 March 1996 to its President from the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq (S/1996/204). It recalls that, under paragraph 9 (b) (i) of section C of Security Council resolution 687 (1991), Iraq is required to permit 'immediate on-site inspection of Iraq's biological, chemical and missile capabilities, based on Iraq's declarations and the designation of any additional locations by the Special Commission itself'.”
1996-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3642 (1996) · source
“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 noted with growing concern that the incident described in the letter of 9 March 1996 from the Executive Chairman of the Special Commission to the President of the Security Council (S/ 1996/ 182) and the further incident on 11 March 1996 in which an inspection team was again not allowed immediate and unconditional access to a site designated by the Commission under its resolution 687 (1991) were followed by further such incidents on 14 and 15 March 1996. In all of these cases access was subsequently granted only after unacceptable delays.”
1996-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3642 (1996) · source
“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 the course of its prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following documents: S/ 1996/ 182, letter dated 9 March 1996 from the Executive Chairman of the Special Commission established by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 9 (b) (i) of Security Council resolution 687 (1991) addressed to the President of the Security Council; S/1996/183, letter dated 12 March 1996 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Executive Chairman of the Special Commission established by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 9 (b) (i) of Security Council resolution 687 (1991); and S/1996/204, letter dated 17 March 1996 from the Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the text of a letter dated the same date from the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq addressed to the President of the Security Council.”
1996-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3642 (1996) · source
“There are no further speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 5.20 p.m.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“The President: I thank the Permanent Observer of the Organization of African Unity for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Rwanda. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“Serious reductions in food have been reported, especially in the Basi region, which has been affected by severe drought. The OAU wishes to take this opportunity to appeal to Member States and to the international community to provide humanitarian assistance to deal with the worsening humanitarian situation. The situation is serious - more serious than we would like to admit. We therefore appeal to the international community to consider how to come to Somalia's aid. The country deserves such aid, and now is the time to support the proposals of Tunisia and Ethiopia and to reaffirm our support for establishing permanent United Nations representation in Somalia, which we believe is imperative. I am sure that my appeal will be heard.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“It expressed concern about the situation in Somalia and the impasse in the negotiations aimed at restarting the process of national reconciliation and setting up a broad-based national authority. The Council of Ministers therefore appealed to the Somali factions to refrain from any activity that might plunge the country into widespread war. Above all, the Council of Ministers urged the Somali leaders to take urgent action to promote dialogue with a View to establishing a broad-based national authority for achieving national reconciliation. The Council also decided that the Tripartite Mission should make another visit to Somalia in order to maintain direct contacts with the various Somali factions and assess the situation on the ground. The humanitarian situation remains a source of anxiety.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“Of these, 3,588 who had been living in the Marafa carnp returned to the Lower Juba area, and 2,934 others have left the Dadaab camp for the Middle Juba region. We note that over the past 18 months UNHCR has helped repatriate nearly 100,000 Somali refugees and hopes to transport another 20,000 by air, land and sea by the end of 1996. But, of course, that is only part of the problem. During its 63rd session, the Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) took up that question. First, it expressed gratitude to His Excellency Mr. Ato Meles Zenawi, Prime Minister of Ethiopia and current Chairman of the OAU, who also has a special mandate.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“It is well known that in recent years approximately 600,000 Somalis have fled to neighbouring countries, while within Somalia itself there are half a million displaced persons. As a result of the fighting in the north- west and an increase in the cost of living, population movements have been noted towards both Djibouti and Ethiopia. It should also be pointed out that more than 400 people, primarily from southern Somalia, reached Bossaso, in the north, after having been expelled from Yemen on 29 August last. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have provided assistance to that group, which includes a relatively large number of unaccompanied children. In this context, we can only welcome the continuation of operations to repatriate Somali refugees who had gone to Kenya.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“Indeed, the civil war that has torn at Somalia for several years has yet to find a peaceful settlement, and the country remains without a central government. In this light, the events of the past six months have not been encouraging. Fighting has been observed in the north- west, at the Hargeisa airport; in August, between various Issa clans; in the areas of Zeila and Lughaye in July and August, leading to the closing of the border with Djibouti; and finally, in the towns of Abdel Kadir and Jidhi, near the Ethiopian border, which troops loyal to Mr. Egal have retaken from the Issa militias. In the south, partisans of General Aidid have been fighting the militiamen of the Rahanwein Resistance Army in and around Baidoa and those of Ali Mahdi and Osman Atto in Mogadishu.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of Uganda for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the Permanent Observer of the Organization of African Unity to the United Nations, to whom the Council has extended an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement. Mr. Sy (Organization of African Unity (OAU)) (interpretation from French): At the outset allow me to thank you, Mr. President, for your kindness and, through you, to thank all the members of the Council who were kind enough to support the participation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) delegation. My thanks also go to all those who have sought to rescue this question from oblivion.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of Zimbabwe for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Uganda. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of Jordan for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker inscribed is the representative of Zimbabwe. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of Pakistan for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Jordan. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of Morocco for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Pakistan. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of India for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Morocco. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of Ethiopia for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of India. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of Algeria for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Ethiopia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of Swaziland for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Algeria. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“There are a number of speakers remaining. In view of the lateness of the hour, and with the concurrence of the members of the Council, I intend to suspend the meeting now. The meeting was suspended at 1.20 p.m. and resumed at 3.50 p.m. The President:The next speaker is the representative of Swaziland. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of Guinea for the kind words she addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Kenya. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of Tunisia for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Guinea. I invite her to take a seat at the Council table and to make her statement.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“There is clearly an absolute need to engage all the faction leaders in a constructive dialogue leading to the convening of a national conference. We support all the helpful proposals made by our colleagues who have already spoken. Surely there must be a solution somewhere among Farah Aidid, Atto, Ali Mahdi and the leadership of the break-away "Somaliland Republic". The international community cannot simply run out of ideas in a situation which threatens yet another humanitarian crisis of unimaginable proportions. I resume my function as President of the Council. The next speaker is the representative of Tunisia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“The search for a solution to the political crisis in the country lies squarely in the hands of the faction leaders. The international community can only help them to help themselves. It is not in the interests of anybody to witness the self-destruction of Somalia. There is an urgent need for coordinated efforts aimed at encouraging a comprehensive and negotiated political settlement in that war-torn country. The problem with the Somali faction leaders is that they all want peace - but on their own terms. The big question, therefore, is whether a solution to the Somali crisis is still possible. I wish one could say with certainty that it is. The OAU is trying its hand in this crisis and it must enjoy the support of the United Nations. The United Nations itself has a Political Office in Nairobi to monitor the situation in Somalia.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“While it is appreciated that the United Nations will continue to play a crucial role in the humanitarian field, it must be made clear to the Somali leaders that humanitarian assistance cannot be sustained in a conflict situation, nor can it be substituted for a permanent political solution. It is imperative that the Somali faction leaders cooperate fully with these agencies and ensure the safety of their personnel as they undertake their noble tasks, including assisting the Somalis to eliminate the reported outbreaks of cholera in Mogadishu and the central regions before they assume epidemic proportions. The restoration of peace and a united Somali State is the primary responsibility of the leaders and people of Somalia. They must understand that it is not the wish of the international community to turn Somalia into a Trust Territory.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“True to their calling, the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Children's Fund, the World Health Organization, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Food Programme and other United Nations agencies and programmes have made the presence of the United Nations felt in a very dangerous environment. The presence of international relief agencies and other non-governmental organizations in Somalia bears testimony to the determination of the international community to resist the destruction of a part of the human race.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“They are an integral part of our common human existence. We can neither wish them away nor consciously leave them to their own wretched devices to suffer and die in total abandonment. The United Nations, this enshrinement of our collective desire for the establishment of an international political environment characterized by peace and understanding within and among nations, cannot afford to be a passive observer of the unfortunate drama that daily mars the lives of the Somalis.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“After noting that the various factions engaged in deliberate and arbitrary detentions and killings of clan and political opponents, as well as noting the absence of legal structures to provide redress for human rights abuses and other crimes, the November 1995 report of Amnesty International continues: "taking hostage UN and relief agency staff and other civilians, rape, torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment of prisoners, including punishment of amputation and flogging, summary executions, and forced displacement of minority communities are evident everywhere". This is not encouraging at all, to say the least. It is clear that anarchy and lawlessness reign supreme in the country. Yet the existence of the people of Somalia is a reality that we cannot deny. We cannot just forget the people of Somalia.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“They should engage in dialogue aimed at finding a peaceful settlement to their political differences, as do all good leaders who have the interests of their country and people at heart. Somalia, whether we like it or not, is a failed State. The state structures disintegrated and collapsed in 1991 with the demise of President Mohamed Siad Barre's regime. The country has neither a recognized Government nor a legitimate central authority.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“It is even more disheartening that most of the malnutrition cases stem not from a lack of food in the country, but from the lack of access to food and feeding centres. Sadly, the international humanitarian organizations are being hindered from reaching those parts of the population that are in desperate need of assistance. Equally, it is most unfortunate that, after half a decade, the Somali faction leaders have not realized the futility of their quest to resolve their differences through the barrel of the gun. The insufferable deaths, the massive destruction and the untold human suffering they have visited upon their people are indefensible. It is time that the Somali clan-based faction leaders placed the interests of the country and the long-suffering people of Somalia above their personal and political ambitions.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“It was only the attempts to restore political sanity in the country that were less successful and contributed in the end to the withdrawal of the mission in 1995. It is sad indeed that, just one year after the departure of UNOSOM. II, a new humanitarian crisis is emerging in Somalia in areas that had shown significant improvement in the past. Malnutrition and disease have resurfaced. In his recent report to the sixty-third ordinary session of the Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the Secretary-General of that Organization stated: "the food situation throughout the country is very grave, with a high degree of starvation and malnutrition being observed".”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Botswana. Five years ago, a devastating famine and a destructive civil war catapulted Somalia to the front pages of the world news media and the forefront of the conscience of the international community. The gruesome pictures that appeared on our television screens will for ever remain indelible in our minds. They troubled the consciences of all men and women of goodwill. The United Nations had to intervene in 1992 in the face of this humanitarian catastrophe. When the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM. II) withdrew exactly a year ago this month, it had succeeded in rescuing the people of Somalia from hunger and starvation. In other words, UNOSOM. II had managed to attain the humanitarian goals for which it was initially established.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter, dated 15 March 1996, from the Permanent Representative of Guinea-Bissau to the United Nations, which will be issued as document S/1996/ 196, and reads as follows: "I have the honour to request you that during the meeting of the Security Council devoted to the Consideration of the Situation in Somalia, the Council extend an invitation, under Rule 39 of the Provisional Rules of Procedure, to HE. Mr. Ibrahima Sy, Permanent Observer of the Organization of African Unity to the United Nations." If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 to His Excellency Mr. Ibrahima Sy. It is so decided.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have just received letters from the representatives of Uganda and Zimbabwe 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. Mukasa-Ssali (Uganda) and Mr. Sengwe (Zimbabwe) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“Snoussi (Morocco), Mr. Kamal (Pakistan), Mr. Bakuramutsa (Rwanda), Mr. Dlamini (Swaziland) and Mr. Abdellah (Tunisia) took the places reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: 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.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Algeria, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Guinea, India, Jordan, Kenya, Morocco, Pakistan, Rwanda, Swaziland and Tunisia 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. Lamamra (Algeria), Mr. D0rani (Djibouti), Mr. Etefi'a (Ethiopia), Mrs. Camara (Guinea), Mr. Shah (India), Mr. Abu-Nimah (Jordan), Mr. Owade (Kenya), Mr.”
1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source
“We fully support these commendable efforts and hope that the considerable time and energy expended in this endeavour, especially by former President Nyerere, will be crowned with success. In conclusion, let me extend Botswana's congratulations to the men and women of UNAMIR for their contribution to the cause of peace in Rwanda. It was a mission haunted by an unfortunate past - events that everyone wishes had never happened and will never happen again - yet they made the best of that past that they could. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. There are no further speakers. 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 7.40 p.m.”
1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source
“We hope that it will have a salutary effect on the search for solutions of the remaining issues, especially the return of the refugees, and that it will mark a new era of rapprochement between the two brotherly countries. My delegation would be in favour of the convening of a regional conference on peace, security and development in the Great Lakes region, under the auspices of the United Nations, with the active participation of the Organization of African Unity. There is a great deal of international good will aimed at seeking a lasting solution to the problems of the Great Lakes region. The European Union, the Carter Center and former President Mwalimu Julius Nyerere have undertaken political and diplomatic efforts aimed at finding common ground on the convening of the conference.”
1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source
“In fact, the arms embargo imposed under resolution 918 (1994) and extended to Rwandese nationals in neighbouring States by resolution 1011 (1995) remains in force. The Security Council still awaits a report of the International Commission of Inquiry, which was established tO "investigate reports relating to the sale or supply of arms and related materiel to former Rwandan Government forces in violation of Council resolutions 918 (1994), 997 (1995) and 1011 (1995)". (resolution 1013 (1995), para. 1 (a)) All these measures can be implemented robustly only with the full cooperation of the neighbouring countries. In this context, the recent return by the Government of Zaire of some military equipment to Rwanda was a welcome development.”
1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source
“The return of the refugees, for instance, can proceed smoothly only if there is close consultation and cooperation with the States hosting them. It is an established fact that there is rampant intimidation in the refugee camps by elements of the former Government against those intending to return to Rwanda. The same elements also harbour ill intentions of undertaking military incursions into Rwanda. The international community must make it abundantly clear to these elements that the withdrawal of UNAMIR does not in any way mean the abrogation of the measures it undertook through the relevant Security Council resolutions to bring an end to intimidation in the refugee camps and to the military activities against Rwanda.”
1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source
“In this connection, the strengthening of the judicial system is one of the key elements in the whole process. The continuing support of the international community will be crucial all the way. "Post-genocide peace-building" in Rwanda remains the primary concern and a major responsibility for both the Government of Rwanda and the international community. Recent experience has shown that while peace cannot, or should not, be built without justice, the presumption of innocence of the accused remains the cornerstone of any fair judicial system. My delegation has on several occasions in the past stated that the problems facing Rwanda have subregional dimensions which must be addressed urgently by the countries of the Great Lakes region.”
1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source
“Botswana strongly believes that there can be no peace and stability in Rwanda so long as one third of its population lives in refugee camps in neighbouring countries. Concerted efforts are required to ensure the early return of the 1.7 million refugees. We note the tremendous efforts being made by the Government of Rwanda in the promotion of national reconciliation and in rebuilding a country shattered by one of the worst acts of human behaviour ever witnessed in the latter part of this century. They deserve our commendation for the successes they have scored so far in very difficult circumstances. The Rwandese should now engage in earnest in the process of consolidating the relative peace and stability that now obtain in the country and in the building of a new society based on justice and the rule of law.”
1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source
“It was precisely because we realized that Rwanda still needed the assistance of the international community in these areas that we were reluctant to support an abrupt withdrawal of UNAMIR. Botswana is gratified that the Security Council has maintained its unanimity on this issue, which is of vital importance to the peace, security and stability of the Great Lakes region. It is our hope that the Government of Rwanda will continue to cooperate with the United Nations for the benefit of the Banyarwanda. It is clear from the foregoing that the end of UNAMIR's mandate does not in any way imply that the difficulties and challenges facing the Government and the people of Rwanda are over. The return of the refugees will obviously be one of the most intractable of these challenges.”
1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Botswana. On 12 December 1995 the Security Council adopted resolution 1029 (1995), which, inter alia, adjusted the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) and extended it for a final period until 8 March 1996. This was done in keeping with the formally expressed wishes of the Government of Rwanda. I must confess that my delegation was one of those which did not favour a precipitate departure of UNAMIR from Rwanda. We are therefore delighted that the United Nations will continue to play a significant role in assisting the Government of Rwanda to address the crucial issues of national reconciliation, the return and resettlement of refugees, and the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the socio-economic infrastructure of the country.”
1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source
“I now put to the vote the draft resolution in document S/ 1996/ 177. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Botswana, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1 050 ( 1 996). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source