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first: 1992-07-16
most recent: 1999-09-17
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“It stresses the importance of close coordination of all operations with UNAMIR. The Council endorses the efforts of UNHCR, in cooperation with the United Republic of Tanzania, to put in place security arrangements in the Tanzanian camps, and encourages UNHCR also to address the situation in Burundi. The Council requests the Secretary-General to report to it on a regular basis on the implementation of operations carried out by UNHCR. "The Security Council stresses the importance of ensuring that accurate information about the situation inside Rwanda is disseminated to the camps. In this respect, it reaffirms the importance of UNAMIR Radio commencing its broadcasts as soon as possible.”
1995-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3500 (1995) · source
“"The Security Council attaches great importance to the earliest possible action to address the security problems in the camps. In this context it welcomes the decision that UNHCR, under its refugee protection and humanitarian assistance mandate, conclude appropriate arrangements with the Government of Zaire to enhance security in the camps. It welcomes the agreement between UNHCR and the Government of Zaire of 27 January 1995 to deploy 1,500 Zairian security forces and a UNHCR liaison group. It also welcomes the agreement reached between the Governments of Zaire and Rwanda on the return of refugees and property and urges its full implementation. The Security Council urges Member States to provide UNHCR with the resources needed in the context of the agreement concluded between it and the Government of Zaire.”
1995-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3500 (1995) · source
“It is gravely concerned at reports of continuing intimidation and security problems in the camps, particularly in Zaire, and reaffirms its condemnation of actions of former Rwandese leaders living in the camps, and of former Government forces and militias, to prevent, in some cases by force, the repatriation of the refugees. It also remains concerned at the security threat to international relief workers. It welcomes the steps taken by some of the host countries concerned to improve the security situation in the camps. The Council remains concerned at the obstacles posed by the former civil and military authorities and militias to effective local administration by the host countries and the discharge by UNHCR of its mission.”
1995-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3500 (1995) · 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 considered the second report of the Secretary-General, dated 25 January 1995, on the security in the Rwandese refugee camps (S/ 1995/65), particularly those located in Zaire, and his letter dated 1 February 1995 (S/l995/127) on this subject. "The Security Council agrees with the Secretary-General's assessment that the present situation in many of the refugee camps remains dangerous for both refugees and relief workers and that the situation is also potentially destabilizing for the subregion as a whole.”
1995-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3500 (1995) · 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 its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the second report of the Secretary-General on security in the Rwandese refugee camps, document S/ 1995/65. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document 5/1995/127, which contains the text of a letter dated 1 February 1995 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council, and document S/l995/103, containing the text of a letter dated 1 February 1995 from the Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council.”
1995-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3500 (1995) · source
“"The Security Council reaffirms its view that UNPROFOR's continued and effective presence in the Republic of Croatia is of vital importance for regional peace and security and expresses its desire that discussions over the weeks ahead will lead the Government of the Republic of Croatia to re- examine its position taken on 12 January 1995 in relation to the continuing role of UNPROFOR in the Republic of Croatia." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1995/6. 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 1.35 pm.”
1995-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3498 (1995) · source
“The Security Council calls upon the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the local Serb authorities in the United Nations Protected Areas to enter urgently and without preconditions into negotiations on such a settlement, benefiting from proposals now made to them as part of these efforts. It calls upon all other relevant parties to support this process. "The Security Council reaffirms its commitment to the search for an overall negotiated settlement of the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia ensuring the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all the States there within their internationally recognized borders and stresses the importance it attaches to the mutual recognition thereof.”
1995-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3498 (1995) · 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 reiterates its support for the efforts to bring about a political settlement in the Republic of Croatia which ensures full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia and which guarantees the security and rights of all communities living in a particular area irrespective of whether they constitute in this area the majority or a minority. "The Security Council strongly supports the recent efforts of representatives of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia, the European Union, the Russian Federation and the United States of America aimed at achieving a political settlement in the Republic of Croatia.”
1995-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3498 (1995) · source
“I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following documents: S/1995/56, letter dated 18 January 1995 from the Permanent Representative of Croatia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; S/1995/82 and S/1995/93, letters dated 25 and 31 January 1995, respectively, from the Permanent Representative of Croatia to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General.”
1995-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3498 (1995) · source
“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. Nobilo (Croatia) took a place 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.”
1995-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3498 (1995) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of February, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Emilio J. Cardenas, Permanent Representative of Argentina to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of January 1995. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Cerdenas for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in Croatia The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Croatia, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda.”
1995-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3498 (1995) · source
“We are especially happy that the Council has accepted the recommendation of the Secretary-General that the civilian police component of UNMIH should be increased from 567 to 900 persons. The increased UNMIH civilian police will help with the rapid establishment of a Haitian national police force. We support the extension of the mandate of UNMIH to 31 July 1995. We hope the United Nations will help in post-conflict peace-building when the mandate of UNMIH ultimately comes to an end, to ensure that the people of Haiti consolidate their newly won democratic rights and liberties, as well as helping to strengthen the implementation of economic and social policies and programmes which are the gateway to future peace and stability in Haiti.”
1995-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3496 (1995) · source
“They did not wait for the second phase of the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH) to establish a police force as envisaged in resolution 867 (1993) because the unexpected collapse of the armed forces of Haiti left the country without a security force. This supports the View that the United Nations should always attempt to establish, directly or indirectly, a presence in a conflict situation as early as possible, because rare opportunities may be missed where such a presence does not exist. We fully support the provisions of the current draft resolution relating to the progressive deployment of UNMIH until it reaches full strength by 31 March 1995. We trust the transition from the Multinational Force to UNMIH will be smooth, given the administrative, logistical and organizational planning which went into it.”
1995-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3496 (1995) · source
“We fully understand the frustration of the people of Haiti regarding the failure of the judicial system, but we wish to implore them not to attempt to take the law into their own hands while the administration of justice in the country is being reorganized. We acknowledge the illustrious work the United Nations, its programmes, agencies, funds and offices, are doing for the people of Haiti. Their presence in the country, along with that of the Multinational Force and the non-governmental organizations, is certainly a source of hope where there was despair. We are encouraged by and appreciate the operational creativity displayed by the commanders of the Multinational Force in establishing the Interim Public Security Force because the situation on the ground so dictated.”
1995-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3496 (1995) · source
“Their connection to former paramilitary networks, however remote, does not augur well for the stabilization of the country and the reconciliation of its people. Anything that reminds Haitians of a possible return to the recent past has to be eliminated, and in this regard we are pleased with the determination of the Multinational Force to search for arms caches and disarm the criminal gangs which roam the countryside. The people of Haiti need to be assured that there will be no return to murderous rule. We wish the judicial system in Haiti were different from what it is reported to be, and we commend the good work that the Multinational Force is doing in the field of justice in Haiti. There is definitely a need to improve the judicial system so that justice can be dispensed with ease and the convicts punished for their crimes.”
1995-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3496 (1995) · source
“My delegation welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on the question of Haiti (S/1995/46). The report is, as usual, both detailed and informative. We are grateful that the situation in Haiti is, on the whole, reported to be slowly returning to normality and that the people of Haiti now enjoy some basic, fundamental human rights. We are, however, concerned about the reported extra-judicial killings, extortions, intimidation of members and officers of the popular organizations, and other criminal activities which continue to pose a threat to peace and stability in Haiti. We agree with the Secretary- General that these acts of violence need to be brought under control before they get out of hand. These criminal activities are especially worrying against the backdrop of the recent history of Haiti.”
1995-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3496 (1995) · source
“Collective and individual efforts exerted by the various member States in the search for peace in Angola, Mozambique, Lesotho and South Africa bear clear testimony to this solidarity and partnership. We are now in the process of developing permanent mechanisms for preventive diplomacy and collective security based on a regional commitment to a system of shared democratic values. Let me conclude by daring to hope that peace and democracy will flourish in Mozambique and that the destructive conflict from which the Mozambican nation has just emerged will be banished for ever.”
1995-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3494 (1995) · source
“It is our hope that the people of the sister Republic of Angola will soon see the end of the conflict that has marred their lives for so long and will join the people of Mozambique in celebrating the onset of real peace. In this regard, we humbly request the Security Council to take a decision for the early deployment of a third United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III). The countries of southern Africa have had more than their share of conflict and suffering. It is time we enjoyed peace and democracy so that we can reconstruct our regional economy. The solidarity and partnership of the peoples of the 11 members States of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in the pursuit of peace and development is clearly recognized.”
1995-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3494 (1995) · source
“The idea that the mine-clearing equipment currently in use in Mozambique should be left behind when ONUMOZ finally withdraws is most welcome, and we hope that it will find favour with the relevant organs of the United Nations. Land mines, as we all know, are a menace to humanity. Mozambique needs to be rid of these indiscriminate tools of war so that its people can go about their daily lives and enjoy their new-found democratic rights in total freedom. The leaders of southern Africa are working very hard to ensure that our region is not subjected to another war, or wars, after the resolution of conflicts in Mozambique, South Africa and Angola. The attainment of peace and democracy in Mozambique has consolidated the fundamental political changes which have swept the subregion in the past five years.”
1995-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3494 (1995) · source
“Continuous support should be given for social and economic development to ensure that there is no reversal of the gains made so far. The response of the international community to the reintegration support scheme has so far been positive, and we hope that the momentum can be maintained, even accelerated. There is clearly an urgent need for enhanced cooperation with the Mozambican authorities in the reintegration of ex-combatants into civilian life. We trust that existing pledges of assistance will be honoured so that the Government can commence in earnest the process of training and equipping these men and women with technical skills for alternative employment. In addition, as in many other areas recovering from the vicissitudes of armed conflict, the territory of Mozambique is littered with anti-personnel land mines.”
1995-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3494 (1995) · source
“The ONUMOZ success story is the story of the productive quality of their professionalism, which has crowned the United Nations peacemaking and peace-keeping exertions with success stories elsewhere. The recurring theme of post-conflict peace- building - that there is an inexorable link between peace and development - has great significance and relevance for Mozambique. The daunting task of reconstruction and rehabilitation in Mozambique has begun. A durable basis for peace and security in that war-ravaged country lies in the social and economic uplifting of its people; and the international community is called upon to assist. The end of the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ) and its complete withdrawal should not signal the end of this assistance.”
1995-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3494 (1995) · source
“The patience and goodwill so amply demonstrated by the Security Council over a period of two difficult years have enabled the people of Mozambique to sustain the peace process to its logical conclusion. The 10 resolutions adopted by the Council, as well as all presidential statements issued subsequent to the signing of the General Peace Agreement, contributed in no small measure to the success of the peace process. We also owe a debt of gratitude to the Secretary- General and his Special Representative, Mr. Ajello, for the tireless efforts they deployed to ensure that the United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ) would achieve the glorious success it has achieved. The devotion and sacrifices of the men and women who served with ONUMOZ deserve our special appreciation and applause.”
1995-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3494 (1995) · source
“We salute their determination and strong commitment to fostering national reconciliation, peace and democracy. We especially admire their tenacious adherence to the General Peace Agreement signed on 4 October 1992, the orderly manner in which they conducted the elections and the respect they so clearly demonstrated for the verdict of the people of Mozambique. This has given Mozambique the best hope for durable freedom, democracy and peace. We have every confidence that the newly elected leadership will rise to the challenge and put the country on a firm footing in the furtherance of the aspirations reposed in them by the electorate. The success story of Mozambique cannot be told without acknowledging the pivotal role played by the United Nations and the international community as a whole.”
1995-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3494 (1995) · source
“Ihave the special honour and privilege to speak on behalf of the 11 States members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC): Angola, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and my own country, Botswana. Let me first extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Leonardo Santos Simao, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Mozambique. It is fitting that we should be graced by his presence in this historic Chamber as we celebrate the momentous changes that have taken place in his great country. It is with immense joy that we salute the people of Mozambique and all their political leaders for doing what is right for their country.”
1995-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3494 (1995) · source
“In particular, in those countries where the United Nations has intervened to bring about peace the international community must spare no effort to ensure that desperate post-conflict conditions in these countries do not subject them to more war.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“Newly established procedures of consultation between troop contributors, the Security Council and the Office of the Secretary-General have greatly enhanced the process of communication, and it is only proper that Governments present their suggestions in New York, and not in Somalia, Rwanda, Bosnia or any other place. I wish to conclude by paying homage to the Secretary- General for his tireless reaffirmation of the crucial interrelationship between peace and development. Continuous support has to be given to social and economic development because there can never be development if there is no peace and there can be no sustainable peace without development.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“More often than not, the authority of force commanders is challenged by contingents that receive orders from their national authorities, sometimes at very critical stages of operations on the ground. Indeed, some fatalities have resulted from this lack of coordinated authority within the command structure. Botswana has participated in a few United Nations peace-keeping operations so far, and as a matter of practical experience we have come to appreciate the seriousness of this problem. What Governments have to understand is that by deciding to contribute troops to United Nations missions they cede the powers of command and control to the Secretary- General. This is not to say that contingents should completely sever all links with their capitals.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“We also agree with the report that sanctions have negative side effects, but we must also point out that sanctions have so far been a peaceful and viable alternative where peace enforcement, or any other means to secure international peace and security, has been untenable. We do not agree with those who say sanctions do not work. History has now registered cases where sanctions applied in conjunction with other means of persuasion have helped resolve seemingly intractable problems. We welcome the Secretary-General's suggestion for the establishment of a mechanism that would, inter alia, assess and monitor the application of sanctions. We fully concur with the views expressed in the report on the question of command and control of United Nations forces.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“Most of the conflicts afflicting the world today are fuelled by the use of small arms because of the ease with which such weapons proliferate, particularly in countries bordering conflict areas. Even more alarming is the monumental scourge of mines, tens of millions of which are planted all over the world, resulting in senseless death and the exploding population of amputees in those countries where there has been endemic conflict. We agree with the Secretary-General's report that, in terms of Article 41 of the Charter, sanctions are meant as instruments to change behaviour, not as punishment or retribution.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“Once a conflict has been resolved, there is a need to cooperate with authorities in the countries concerned to deal with problems of security, while duly respecting their sovereignty. In this respect, one important issue is the process of reintegrating former combatants into civilian life. In a majority of cases these former fighters, some of whom have been in the bush for most of their lives, do not have any technical skills. Hence, besides the unavailability of alternative employment, they are not employable. They have to be trained for conversion to civilian life. With regard to disarmament, my delegation fully agrees with the Secretary-General's submission on "micro-disarmament". The destructive nature of small arms and their destabilizing effect cannot be ignored.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“We are fully aware that sometimes parties are reluctant to seek help from the United Nations by way of the good offices of the Secretary-General, either because they doubt the impartiality of the United Nations or because one or both of the parties are not ready for mediation. Obviously, this can make peacemaking and preventive diplomacy more difficult. Therefore, the United Nations should endeavour to create or cultivate the ethos that would make it possible for it to be readily called upon without misgivings to use its good offices. One other important issue referred to in the "Supplement to an Agenda for Peace" is the post-conflict resolution stage. It is right for the Secretary-General to bring up this point.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“However, its ability to deliver is hampered by a lack of the necessary financial and logistical wherewithal to transform such political commitment and will into realizable, durable political solutions. African countries have demonstrated a willingness to provide troops for peace-keeping operations both in Africa and abroad, and we appeal to the international community at large to play a role within the context of Chapter VIII of the Charter to help manage peace in Africa. Preventive diplomacy and peacemaking are two of the most inexpensive tools in the whole arena of conflict prevention and resolution. We therefore support the Secretary-General's efforts to bolster this aspect of United Nations diplomacy.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“There is a need for full implementation of Chapter VIII of the Charter, and this is why we think the Secretary- General's proposals on regional arrangements for conflict resolution deserve close examination in order to give this Chapter full effect. Moreover, in his report the Secretary-General notes that "The United Nations system is also better equipped than regional organizations or individual Member States to develop and apply the comprehensive, long-term approach needed to ensure the lasting resolution of conflicts." (5/1995/1, para. 24) This is particularly true of Africa. In most cases Africa has the combination of political will and political commitment to resolve its own conflicts.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“More importantly, we need to approach issues in an even-handed manner. There is a long list of positive results in places where the international community has persisted and persevered, such as in the Cambodias of this world, and even in Yugoslavia, where the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) has done much to bring under control a war which could have inflamed the whole of the Balkans. Regionally, the Organization of African Unity (OAU) is trying its best, given the paucity of its resources, to respond to the many and varied crises that bedevil the African continent. A permanent Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution has been established, but it will remain a dead letter if the international community does not play its part to ensure its efficacy.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“The same applies with equal validity to the reduction of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL). In the tragic case of Rwanda, as we all know, when all hell broke loose every contingent except Ghana's withdrew, and this was followed by the worst bloodshed in Africa's recent memory. The United Nations is now winding down its operation in Somalia. I am afraid that not very long after 31 March there may come a time when the conscience of the Security Council is so troubled that the Council might be forced to send troops back to Somalia, but too late to save the situation. Peace is indivisible, and so should be our efforts for its attainment. Every peace-keeping operation should be given an equal opportunity to succeed. We need persistence and perseverance.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“Nevertheless, I wish to pose the following questions for consideration by the Council: is it not such impatience and frustration with slow-moving peace trains that send wrong signals to those intransigent parties that wish to see the United Nations fail, and to those who are quick to condemn the United Nations for its shortcomings? Are we not discouraging troop-contributing countries, like my own, from participating in future peace-keeping operations by the premature withdrawal of troops before they accomplish their mandates? Let me illustrate what I mean by this. We believe the reduction of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UN AVEM. II), when more personnel would have been needed to deal with the resumption of hostilities that followed the election in Angola, was ill advised.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“In some cases, serious mistakes have been made, and it is important to learn from them. The Secretary-General has gone to great lengths to emphasize the importance of greater international cooperation to overcome these great challenges facing humanity. I shall give examples of some serious mistakes that have been made. One issue of deep concern to my Government is the current creeping tendency to reduce or withdraw United Nations forces from seemingly intractable conflicts, particularly in Africa, before peace can be attained. We are certainly not unmindful of the enormous cost involved in the maintenance of peace- keeping operations all over the world, nor are we oblivious to the impatience and frustrations which are often engendered by long, drawn-out peace-keeping operations.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“The report of the Secretary-General is rich in its analysis of the current situation and the prospects for the future, and it should form the basis for an informed debate here today and in the General Assembly later this year. We have witnessed a democratization process that has extended from the northern hemisphere to the southern hemisphere since the end of the cold war. In some cases, the democratization process has been smooth, while in others it has been accompanied by bloodshed and mayhem, creating serious challenges for the system of collective security under the auspices of the United Nations. The blue helmets, in greater numbers than ever before, have been dispatched to help keep the peace. Yes, there have been successes, and there have been failures.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“There was great optimism in the air at the time about the onset of the "new world order", characterized by the perceived central role the United Nations was to play in post-cold-war international affairs, as had been envisaged by its founding fathers. The hopes and aspirations of the leaders who met in New York on 31 January 1992 have mostly been dashed - or, rather, the vision they had for the future of mankind after the fall of communism remains an elusive dream. It is in the context of this background of dashed hopes that we find the "Supplement to an Agenda for Peace" most timely. It affords us an opportunity to reflect on the experiences of the past years, to analyse what could have gone wrong with our vision of the post-cold-war era and to look to the future with new foresight, wisdom and renewed hopes of a world free of war.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“We fully endorse the comments of the Chairman of the Coordinating Bureau of the non-aligned countries, and we do not intend to repeat all that he has ably contributed. We will simply amplify some of the points he has made and place emphasis where we think it is necessary, particularly on those issues that affect my own country and Africa. The report of the Secretary-General, "Supplement to an Agenda for Peace", could not have been more timely. The euphoria that led to the convocation of the first Security Council meeting at the level of Heads of State and Government, following the collapse of the Berlin Wall and all that it represented, has long evaporated.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“In addition, my delegation believes that the idea of a summit meeting for ECOWAS member States is a brilliant one which should be brought to fruition in the near future in order to bring about, among other things, the harmonization and consolidation of a subregional approach to the Liberian question at this important juncture in the peace process. Let me conclude by repeating that durable peace can come to Liberia only if the Liberians themselves are ready - sincerely and seriously ready - to work for it.”
1995-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3489 (1995) · source
“We appeal to the international community to render all the necessary assistance to ECOMOG so that it can continue its work without interruptions caused by financial, logistical and other problems. They are doing a difficult and very important job on behalf of all of us, and they deserve the support of the international community. By resolution 788 (1992), the Security Council imposed an embargo on all deliveries of weapons and military equipment to Liberia. The continued proliferation of weapons into Liberia not only violates the provisions of that resolution, but also has a destabilizing effect on both the peace process in Liberia and stability in the subregion at large. It is important that the enforcement of that embargo should continue to be tightened.”
1995-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3489 (1995) · source
“But by their own agreement the Liberian parties are obliged fully to implement and honour the Accra Agreement. It is their bounden duty to uphold the cease-fire, ensure the installation of the Council of State and commit themselves to the demobilization, encampment and disarming of their militias. They should see to it that humanitarian assistance reaches its intended target groups by ensuring the security of organizations involved in distributing relief supplies to displaced persons. The crucial role that has been and continues to be played by the countries contributing troops to the ECOWAS Military Observer Group (ECOMOG) cannot be overemphasized. In his report the Secretary-General has highlighted the need for assistance to be given to these Member States.”
1995-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3489 (1995) · source
“The Accra Agreement offers perhaps the brightest ray of hope for the people of Liberia. It has brought about a cease-fire, which took effect on 28 December 1994. It also contains a clear programme of action for the peace process. Granted, Liberia has in the past seen the signing of cease- fire agreements that were never respected. It is our fervent hope, however, that this time the leaders of the parties to the Accra Agreement will not renege on their commitment to a peaceful solution to the Liberian crisis. It would be disheartening and disappointing for my delegation if any of the Liberian parties were to dishonour their commitment to yet another cease-fire. Unfortunately, we are already disheartened and disappointed by the suspension of the talks in Accra.”
1995-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3489 (1995) · source
“My delegation is gratified that the Security Council agrees that it is necessary to extend the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia by three months - although some of us would have preferred a longer extension. The report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Liberia is informative. My delegation is pleased with it and would like to thank the Secretary-General and his Special Representative for their tireless efforts in the search for peace in Liberia. We should also like to thank and congratulate States members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) - particularly its Chairman, President Jerry Rawlings of Ghana - in respect of the current breakthrough in the peace process in Liberia, as envisaged in the Accra Agreement.”
1995-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3489 (1995) · source
“The agreement recently signed by the parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina for a complete cessation of hostilities has opened up encouraging prospects for a peaceful resolution of the crisis in that troubled part of the Balkans. We are encouraged by the reports from the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) which indicate that the situation is generally calm in the country, though there are violations here and there. What is left, therefore, is for the leaders, in a positive spirit, to sit down and negotiate seriously and in good faith the end of that terrible conflict.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“President Milosevic of Serbia is, inescapably, a key player in efforts to find a peaceful solution, not only to the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but also to the Yugoslav crisis as a whole. The leverage he has on the Serbs in Bosnia is widely recognized and must be put to good use. It is our hope that the cooperative spirit shown to Belgrade - deservedly or not - by the Security Council in the draft resolution we are just about to adopt will encourage President Milosevic to exert substantial pressure on his brothers across the border in Bosnia to accept the Contact Group plan, which has already been accepted by Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“It indicates that, sporadic incidents of smuggling notwithstanding, Belgrade is trying its best to honour its obligation to close the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina. We are told that in cases where violations were brought to its attention, the Government took appropriate measures and responded in a satisfactory manner. It is this constructive role which has persuaded my delegation to support the adoption of the draft resolution before us today. But I must say this: we labour under no illusion. The border between Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina has not been rendered impenetrable by any means, and we would be deluding ourselves were we to be so trusting as to believe that no contraband traverses it. At the same time, it is my Government's position that the closure of the border with Bosnia should not be an end in itself.”
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“On behalf of my delegation, let me also welcome the Foreign Minister of Italy to the Council. The delegation of Botswana thanks the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia (ICFY) for the comprehensive report before the Council on the effectiveness of the closure of the border between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We have scrutinized the report very carefully, and the detailed analysis of the monitoring system is very informative indeed. The conclusions spelt out at the end of the report are, of course, of critical importance. The report is generally positive.”
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“Let me take this opportunity, first of all, to extend my sincere congratulations to you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January. My delegation has full confidence and trust in your capacity to discharge the duties of this important office in the very efficient and wise manner for which you are known. May we also convey through you our sincere gratitude and appreciation to your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Rwanda, for the excellent manner in which he conducted the work of the Council in December. My delegation is also grateful for the very warm welcome extended to us by all the members of the Council. We pledge to cooperate fully with the President and all delegations in the Council's important work.”
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