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first: 1992-07-16
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“It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to 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 call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source
“I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/ 1996/ 132, letter dated 23 February 1996 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Zaire to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; and S/ 1996/ 176, letter dated 6 March 1996 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the text of a letter dated 1 March 1996 from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Rwanda addressed to the Secretary-General. The first speaker is the representative of Rwanda, on whom I now call.”
1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source
“Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda, document S/ 1996/ 149. Members of the Council also have before them document S/l996/l77, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”
1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Rwanda, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance 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. Bakaramatsa (Rwanda) took a seat at the Council table. 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.”
1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source
“I thank the Ambassador of Burundi for the very kind words he addressed to me and to my delegation. There are no further speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.50 p.m.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of Nigeria for his kind words addressed to me. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/1996/162) 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. 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 1049 (1996). The representative of Burundi has asked to speak once again, and I now call on him.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of Congo for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Nigeria. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of Rwanda for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of the Congo. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of Tunisia for his lavish and touching words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Rwanda, on whom I now call.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of Norway for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Tunisia. 1 invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“It is imperative therefore that the international community should be united on the need for contingency planning for a robust response in the event that the humanitarian situation deteriorates further and violence becomes widespread and uncontrollable. The international community has learnt a bitter lesson from the genocide in Rwanda. There can be no justification for lack of preparedness in the event of an outbreak of violence on a large scale in Burundi. I resume my function as President of the Council. The next speaker is the representative of Norway. I invited him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“My delegation appeals to the people of Burundi, of all political persuasions, both inside and outside the country, to begin, without delay, the process of negotiations aimed at bringing about national reconciliation. We especially call on all the political forces - all of them - that are committed to a search for a solution through political dialogue to gain courage from the fact that they have the support of the international community. The international community stands ready to assist all those who are committed to a peaceful settlement. While political dialogue is undoubtedly the option of first choice, the international community cannot afford to watch impassively as extremist elements become emboldened and create conditions which are likely to lead to a severe deterioration in the humanitarian situation in Burundi.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“Concerted efforts have been made by some to remove President Sylvestre Ntibantunganya from office, while others have intensified attacks on strategic installations in the countryside. Botswana supports an early negotiated settlement to the political stalemate. We urge the people of Burundi to do all in their power to engage in negotiations aimed at bringing an immediate end to the hatred festering in their country's body politic. Their political leaders must rise above their petty quarrels to save their beautiful country from total collapse and chaos. Botswana is strongly convinced that only a political solution in which the rights of all the people of Burundi, irrespective of ethnicity, will be protected and respected can end the carnage and bring peace and stability to that hapless country.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“The displacement of tens of thousands of people has dealt a severe blow to the agricultural sector, which contributes about 90 per cent to the national economy. The growth of extremist groups both inside and outside the country is most worrying, to say the least. Even more disturbing is the attempt to annihilate moderate political forces that are prepared to seek a negotiated political settlement in Burundi. The international community has repeatedly called for negotiations, to bring an end to the crisis. Unfortunately, extremists are determined, increasingly, to engage in acts aimed at destabilizing and deposing the Government and rendering the country ungovernable.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of Guinea- Bissau for his kind words addressed to me. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Botswana. The situation in Burundi continues to be a source of deep concern for the international community. The political and security situation have deteriorated steadily since the assassination of the democratically elected President in 1993, resulting in a grave humanitarian situation. Acts of violence and the general climate of insecurity are making it difficult for the personnel of international humanitarian organizations to continue their operations. This unstable political situation has had a negative impact on the productive sectors of the economy.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of France for his kind words addressed to me. There are still a number of speakers. 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 1.25 p.m. and resumed at 4.50 pm.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of Burundi for his kind words addressed to me. I should like to inform the Council that I have just received a letter from the representative of Nigeria 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. Egunsola took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/ 1996/ l 10 and S/l996/l2l, letters dated 14 and 19 February 1996 respectively from the Permanent Representative of Burundi to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; and S/ 1996/ 146, letter dated 23 February 1996 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Zaire to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. The first speaker is the representative of Burundi, on whom I now call.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“Bakuramutsa (Rwanda) and Mr. Abdellah (Tunisia) took the seats 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. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Burundi, document S/ 1996/ l 16. Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1996/ 162, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“The situation in Burundi Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Burundi (S/1996/116) The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Burundi, the Congo, Norway, Rwanda 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. Terence (Burundi) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Abibi (Congo), Mr. Aass (Norway), Mr.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of March, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to Her Excellency Mrs. Madeleine Korbel Albright, Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, for her service as President of the Security Council for the month of February 1996. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Albright for the great diplomatic skill with which she conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“What we are calling for is a "mop-up action", as they say, such as a good general would undertake after a successful battle. Botswana therefore supports the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Haiti until we can be relatively certain about the security situation in the country.”
1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source
“It is true that today there is no major direct internal threat to the security of Haiti and that Haiti does not pose a threat to regional peace and security, thanks to the efforts and presence of UNMIH. But Haiti still has to grapple with the building of the state of law and an effective judiciary. There still remains bitter opposition in many of Haiti's small political parties, in the wealthy and powerful elite and in remnants of the former Haitian army and paramilitary groups. In other words, the democratic process and the continued existence of a secure and stable environment in Haiti need a formative or maturation period much longer than we could have foreseen. Small problems such as those that exist in Haiti today can become large and unmanageable tomorrow if they are allowed to fester.”
1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source
“But our most ardent commendations deservedly go to the people of Haiti themselves, who have demonstrated great determination and unity of purpose in rejecting the old oligarchic and despotic rule and embraced a new democratic culture. One might say that UNMIH has done such a wonderful job that it has put itself out of a job. Yet a lot still remains to be done in the country. Almost everything in Haiti hinges on the question of the security situation in the country: the consolidation of democracy, the rule of law, foreign and domestic investment and economic development generally would thrive only if peace and security were assured in the country.”
1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source
“Madam President, in this twilight of your presidency, the Botswana delegation takes great pleasure in saluting you and your record of achievement as President of our Council during this very long month of February. We thank you for keeping us awake until dawn on Monday and for your tenacity of purpose throughout this hypertensive week. We wish you a restful retirement from the presidency of the Council. The United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH) has done a commendable job in assisting the Haitian authorities in sustaining a secure and stable environment, in organizing successful municipal and legislative elections and, above all, in managing the smooth transition from one democratically elected president to another - no mean feat, given the tortured political history of Haiti.”
1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source
“It is our hope that during this period the Member States of the United Nations will individually and collectively do all they can to ensure that the parties to the Lusaka Protocol, especially UNITA, honour their commitments, in accordance with the revised schedule of implementation.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“We condemn the confiscation of relief supplies, vehicles and radios by UNITA and its imposition of restrictions on the movement of relief flights and road convoys, as mentioned in paragraph 27 of the Secretary-General's report. The Security Council should call upon UNITA to desist from creating obstacles to the delivery of humanitarian assistance and to honour its promise to facilitate the work of humanitarian organizations. A lot still needs to be done to advance the peace process in Angola. UNAVEM. has an important role to play in the difficult task ahead. My delegation therefore shares the View of the Secretary-General that the mandate of UNAVEM. 111 should be extended for another six months.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“The assassinations, abductions, looting and extortion mentioned in paragraph 25 of the Secretary-General's report should not be allowed to continue with impunity, lest they become a permanent feature of life in Angola. The disarmament of the civilian population is a priority area and must be pursued vigorously. As the report indicates, it is the vulnerable groups of society that fall victim to the criminal elements, and it must never be forgotten that it was the ordinary people of Angola who bore the main brunt of the war. It is unacceptable that they should be subjected to these inhumane acts, even in conditions of relative peace. The unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance is clearly an essential aspect of the peace process.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“These are positive steps on the part of the Government of Angola, to which UNITA should respond in kind. Botswana has noted that the Government of Angola and UNITA recently reached an agreement on a new timetable for the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol. We have also noted the establishment of a "conflict prevention group", which should enable the military authorities, especially field commanders, to defuse tensions or eliminate cease-fire violations. The Angolans themselves must make the effort to eliminate any possibilities for the resumption of hostilities. It is important for the Angolans to realize that the international community will not judge them merely by the agreements that they have freely entered into between themselves but, rather, on whether they deliver on such commitments and do so in a timely manner.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“The international community must bring pressure to bear on UNITA to demonstrate, in deeds rather than in words, its commitment to the peace process. It should quarter its troops in accordance with the pledge made by Mr. Savimbi, as reflected in paragraph 15 of the Secretary-General's report. No further delays should be countenanced, as they pose a danger to the gains made in the past year. The Council must be united in sending a strong message to UNITA that procrastination and prevarication cannot be accepted. We welcome the Government of Angola's release of all prisoners in its custody, the withdrawal of Angolan armed forces from Pedra do Alemao, the commencement of the quartering of the rapid reaction police and the termination of the contract with Executive Outcomes.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“Yet my delegation continues to be deeply concerned that, although one year has passed since the launching of UNAVEM. III and the peace-keeping mission in Angola has nearly reached its authorized strength, it is a fact that the Lusaka Protocol remains unimplemented in a number of key areas. This is a constant reminder that the peace process still remains fragile. The Secretary-General's report correctly points out that "the quartering of UNITA troops - one of the central elements of the peace process - has not made any significant progress." (S/1996/75, para. 14) The quartering of UNITA troops is indeed central to the peace process because it would have a salutary effect on other key areas, such as the formation of a national army, an end to military offensives and the return and resettlement of refugees and internally displaced persons.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“The delegation of Botswana was one of those that called for the speedy deployment of UNAVEM. III peace- keepers in the past year. We did so in the firm belief that the presence of the international community in Angola would play a vital role in creating conditions in that country for the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol and the peace accords. UNAVEM. 111 has now been in Angola for almost a year, and we are convinced that its presence has contributed in no small measure to the stabilization of the situation in that war-weary country through the enforcement of the cease-fire, which, thank God, is holding. Botswana is therefore satisfied that UNAVEM. 111 has made an important contribution to the peace process in Angola, and we commend the men and women of UNAVEM. for a job well done under trying conditions.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“In South Africa apartheid was relegated to the museum of history, as a democratic and non-racial society proudly took its rightful place among the family of nations. Southern Africa was thus entering an era of great hope and expectations. Unfortunately, the people of Angola still face the difficult challenge of turning that hope into a reality. As the mandate of UNAVEM. III comes up for review, it is appropriate that States Members of the United Nations should have the opportunity to contribute to this important discussion. The members of the international community have closely followed and monitored the developments in Angola, and we hope to benefit at today's meeting from the views and insights of some of them regarding the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“Sir John's presidency will certainly go down in the records of the Security Council as the most successful law-and-order presidency. My delegation welcomes the fact that the Council is considering the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III) in this formal, open meeting. In two days, on 8 February 1996, UNAVEM. III will be one year old. The most important achievement of this period is that an atmosphere of calm prevails throughout Angola, after more than two decades of war. The Lusaka Protocol and the coming into effect of the cease-fire were momentous developments for the people of Angola in particular and of southern Africa generally. This was the year in which Mozambicans consolidated the gains of peace.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“The delegation of Botswana salutes you, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council this month. We were greatly impressed that, in preparation for your assumption of the onerous responsibilities of that office, you visited several hot spots in Africa and read them the Riot Act, so to speak. The visits reflect the concern and determination of the United States to find solutions to conflict situations in Africa which, unfortunately, constitute the bulk of the Council's programme of work these days. I wish to assure you, Madam President, of the full support and cooperation of my delegation during your presidency. May I also pay a warm tribute to your predecessor, Sir John Weston, and his delegation for the excellent manner in which they led the Council in January.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“We are convinced that the OAU would greatly welcome and appreciate an early implementation of its decisions. In this respect, the OAU needs the support of the international community. There is only one Security Council in the world, and international legitimacy and authority stem from it alone. It is only natural, therefore, that the Council should support the OAU in its efforts to bring the three suspects to justice. The draft resolution before us does not call for the imposition of any measures against the Sudan. It simply calls upon the Government of the Sudan to comply with the requests of the OAU to extradite without delay the three suspects to Ethiopia for prosecution. It is for these reasons that Botswana unreservedly supports the adoption of the draft resolution.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“It is indeed a matter of profound regret and deep frustration for the Ethiopian authorities that, six months after the assassination attempt on President Mubarak, the suspects have not yet been brought to justice. We have noted the efforts of the Government of Ethiopia to deal with the extradition of the three suspects bilaterally and through the Central Organ of the OAU Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution. The Central Organ of the OAU Mechanism considered the subject twice, and issued its decisions on 11 September 1995 and 19 December 1995, and what happened thereafter is in the public domain. It is the understanding of my delegation that the draft resolution before the Security Council is in no way intended to usurp the role and authority of the OAU in this matter. Far from it.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“It pains us to discuss this issue before the Security Council, because it is an African problem that deserved an African solution. Botswana would have preferred this issue to be resolved without reference to the Security Council. Even at this late hour, we still hope that the results of the draft resolution we are about to adopt will obviate the need for the Security Council to deal with this painful issue again in future. We have more than enough African items on the agenda of the Council. We are, however, fully aware that any State Member of the United Nations has the right to bring any issue to the attention of the Security Council, and in this case Ethiopia has exercised that right.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“The assassination attempt against the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt on 26 June 1995 caused considerable alarm worldwide. It stirred up a great deal of indignation among African States, as it occurred on the day of the opening of the Summit meeting of the Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity (OAU). That the culprits chose to carry out their sordid act in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the headquarters of the OAU, fills many of us with a deep sense of revulsion at this lack of respect for the sanctity of Africa's political capital. It is for this reason that we feel that this heinous crime was aimed at all African leaders, which makes it doubly important that the suspects should have been brought to book without delay.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“As we extend the mandate of UNOMIL to 31 May 1996, it is our hope that considerable progress will be made in the implementation of the peace Agreement, and that the political leaders and parties in Liberia will not squander this opportunity. There might not be another one.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3624 (1996) · source
“The legislative and presidential elections must not be held in an atmosphere in which the people of Liberia can be threatened with dire consequences if they vote for a particular party of their choice, nor should those who lose at the ballot box have the infrastructure to resort to the bullet box. Botswana strongly believes that the people of Liberia, like other peoples around the world, deserve to live in peace. They have the right to bring up their children in conditions of peace, to pass on to future generations the values of being good citizens and productive members of society. We share their hopes and aspirations to be afforded a chance to concentrate their efforts on the rehabilitation and reconstruction of their war- torn country and economy.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3624 (1996) · source
“Furthermore, it is a matter of paramount importance that the Liberian factions should urgently give ECOMOG security guarantees to enable it to carry out further deployments. We fully support ECOMOG's decision not to continue with the deployments until the security of their troops is guaranteed. The peace process in Liberia is at the crossroads. Liberian political leaders and parties must recognize that free and fair elections can only be held in an atmosphere in which peace and stability prevail and in which the safety and security of one and all is assured, and that it is up to them to create such conditions well in advance of the elections. Operative paragraph 3 of the draft resolution calls upon them to do so expeditiously.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3624 (1996) · source
“Botswana shares most of these concerns, and it is our hope that the Liberian political leaders and parties will make concerted efforts to expedite the implementation of the peace Agreement. The Security Council has repeatedly stated that the people of Liberia, especially their leaders, bear the ultimate responsibility for achieving peace and national reconciliation. This means, inter alia, that the Liberian factions should desist from reoccupying positions and checkpoints which they had earlier abandoned in the course of the implementation of the peace Agreement. These unacceptable activities can only create distrust and mutual suspicions among the Liberian leaders and parties, which could have undesirable consequences for the peace process.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3624 (1996) · source
“This iron determination to succeed, even in the face of adverse conditions, should encourage the international community to assist ECOMOG in the implementation of the peace Agreement, especially in the areas of demobilization and reintegration of former fighters into civilian life. My delegation is grateful to Ambassador Albright of the United States of America for the information she shared with the Council, following her recent visit to Liberia and other countries. We appreciate the frank and direct manner in which she represented the concerns of the United States to the LNTG and the people of Liberia regarding the delays in the disengagement, disarmament and demobilization of combatants.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3624 (1996) · source
“The presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Liberian National Transitional Government (LNTG) at that meeting was very welcome. We were encouraged to learn that the LNTG is determined to pursue the cause of peace, and that it will not allow the unfortunate events of 28 December 1995 to derail the peace process. This position was reinforced by the statements of the representatives of member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) that the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) will stay the course in Liberia until durable peace is attained in that country.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3624 (1996) · source
“Let me join you, Sir, in welcoming the distinguished Member of the Liberian Council of State to New York. We have no doubt that the statement he has just made will enrich our appreciation of the current situation in Liberia. The delegation of Botswana had the opportunity to express its views concerning the situation in Liberia on 25 January 1996, when the Security Council considered the fifteenth progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) in a formal meeting. The Security Council benefited immensely from the views of the African delegations that participated in that meeting, whose statements reflected their deep concern and frustration at the slow pace in the implementation of the Abuja peace Agreement.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3624 (1996) · source
“Botswana attaches the utmost importance to the security of international personnel, who are doing a commendable job under trying circumstances in the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the Burundians. The Secretary-General's letter contained in document S/1996/36 indicates that any interruption in the delivery of humanitarian assistance could have far-reaching consequences for human lives and population movements. We therefore appeal to the Government of Burundi to cooperate with the Secretary-General's technical security mission. The outcome of the mission's work is important to the continuation of humanitarian operations, which are so vital to the well-being of the people of Burundi.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3623 (1996) · source
“In any case, any action that would be considered appropriate in Burundi would require the provision of substantial financial and logistical resources that would not be readily available in Africa. We look forward to the report of the Secretary-General concerning the outcome of his consultations with Member States and the OAU, as stated in operative paragraph 7. But, as operative paragraph 8 (a) and (b) clearly indicates, the Security Council will in no way wait for the Secretary- General's report before considering developments in Burundi. It is the understanding of my delegation that the Security Council will be informed, if necessary on a daily basis, about developments in Burundi, so that measures envisaged under operative paragraph 8 (a) and (b) can be imposed as the situation dictates.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3623 (1996) · source
“Operative paragraph 5 of the draft resolution mandates the Secretary-General to develop contingency plans to enable the Security Council to respond timeously and effectively should the security situation in the country so demand. It is important that the international community, especially member States of the Organization of African Unity, render the Secretary-General all assistance while he develops the contingency plan, but on the understanding that the international community will not leave the problem of Burundi to Africa alone. The situation in Burundi threatens regional peace and stability, and it therefore calls for the urgent attention of the Security Council.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3623 (1996) · source
“It is important that Burundians take the message seriously and begin to create conditions that would enable them to enter into a comprehensive political dialogue without further delay. The international community has long realized that the people of Burundi cannot reach political accommodation by themselves. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the European Union and the facilitators appointed by the Cairo Conference of Heads of State of the Great Lakes Region, held on 29 November 1995, stand ready to assist them. The people of Burundi should take the opportunity presented by this international goodwill to promote national healing and reconciliation, democracy and the state of law.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3623 (1996) · source