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1. “Draft resolution S/ 1999/ 1202 on the transition phase to the International Civilian Support Mission in Haiti (MICAH), as well as the draft resolution establishing that Mission, which is before the General Assembly in document A/54/L.36, reflects these concerns, and we hope that they will be approved by the respective bodies. In conclusion, I wish to express the gratitude of the Government and people of Haiti to all those who have shown understanding and support in our difficult path towards meeting the requirements of democracy, development and justice, in particular the group of friends of the Secretary-General on the question of Haiti, the sponsors of the draft resolution before us.”

   1999-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4074 (1999) · source

2. “In the light of these considerations, the President of the Republic of Haiti, Rene Preval, in his letter to the Secretary-General dated 8 November, expressed thanks to the United Nations for deploying the Mission, which has made a valuable contribution to enhancing police performance and the country's stability. However, to build on the work already done, the international community's support in this area will continue to be necessary. Accordingly, the Republic of Haiti would like an institutional support mission set up, whose members would be neither uniformed nor armed, to support the democratization process, assisting the Haitian Government in strengthening the judiciary and professionalizing the Haitian National Police.”

   1999-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4074 (1999) · source

3. “In his report to the Security Council (S/ 1999/1 184) of 18 November, the Secretary-General, in discussing possible assistance for Haiti after 30 November 1999, states that a new mission could carry out the tasks currently handled by MIPONUH and the International Civilian Mission in Haiti (MICIVIH), with the aim of assisting the Government in sectors that are of crucial importance for the promotion of democracy, such as the police force, justice and human rights. The Secretary-General noted that it can be said that MIPONUH has made a considerable contribution to institutional development and to reforming the Haitian police, and he added that the expiration of its mandate marks the end of peacekeeping operations in Haiti. I would add that it highlights the necessary role of society in the peaceful settlement of its conflicts.”

   1999-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4074 (1999) · source

4. “In this context, I would refer to paragraph 8 of resolution 1212 (1998), which invites United Nations bodies and agencies, especially the Economic and Social Council, to contribute to the designing of a long-term assistance programme to my country. The Economic and Social Council responded to that appeal by adopting resolution E/1999/L.35, which is the fruit of intensive work on the part of the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti. The groundwork has been laid for a new approach to the assistance lent by the international community to countries emerging from crises. In the case of my country, we have a new challenge to meet, and a major one at that: that of translating into reality the various recommendations contained in the resolution adopted by the Economic and Social Council.”

   1999-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4074 (1999) · source

5. “We have come a long way, and important and significant results have been achieved, but threatening elements remain that could reverse the trend towards progress. Institution-building is being pursued, despite many difficulties. Domestic problems and external pressures threaten to weaken and undermine these institutions, impeding their progress towards full development and the achievement of professionalism. The role of the Haitian National Police and the work that has been done have been made even more difficult by the magnitude of the problems affecting the well-being of our people and the constraints that are hampering development. These fundamental problems are both a cause and a symptom of the delayed progress in the country, and they stand in the way of a response to the pressing needs of the great majority of the people.”

   1999-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4074 (1999) · source

6. “The task of MIPONUH was to continue to assist the Haitian Government by providing support and assistance to ensure the professionalization of the National Police, in particular through mentoring activities and strengthening the capability of the central directorate to manage international aid provided to it from bilateral and multilateral sources. MIPONUH and the various missions that preceded it in Haiti, beginning with the deployment of the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH) on 31 March 1995, which took over from the multinational force, have all successfully carried out their mandates in a positive environment. The Security Council, which authorized them, can be proud of this fact. However, much remains to be done. The battle for democracy has not yet been won.”

   1999-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4074 (1999) · source

7. “Mr. Lelong (Haiti) (spoke in French): Allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, on the way in which you have conducted the work of the Council during the month of November, which is coming to a close. I would also like to express my appreciation to your predecessor, Ambassador Sergey Lavrov, who presided over the Council in the month of October. The mandate of the United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH) - which was extended through the Council's adoption of resolution 1212 (1998) at its 3949th meeting, on 25 November 1998 - comes to an end today.”

   1999-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4074 (1999) · source

8. “Although in Haiti one can see an evolution towards the standard approach of separation of activities, there is also a need to integrate the work of the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and other international actors in order to move action beyond humanitarian assistance towards the areas of economic and social development. Given these tragedies, the international community has an obligation to make a firm commitment, avoiding any kind of manipulation. The history of murders and of massacres is doubtless also the history of silence and of complicity. It is highly possible that several chapters of modern history would have been different if certain genocides had not benefited from so much complicity.”

   1999-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3980 (1999) · source

9. “Is it enough to condemn those who - out of apparent madness, forever seeking either to take power or maintain it - mutilate, rape or kill thousands of innocent people, or cripple them either with machetes or - as if this might be more modern - with modern weapons? Should we not condemn all the links of the chain? Here is a highly complex and challenging problem. A fourth aspect is that the maintenance of peace and security and the protection of civilians is based not only on political and diplomatic initiatives and on the sometimes opportune application of economic sanctions, but also on sustained efforts for development.”

   1999-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3980 (1999) · source

10. “I would emphasize here, without wanting to be too critical, an occasional lack of understanding in the implementation of adopted policies; a pernicious role played by local personnel; supporters of those in power being recruited by the international organizations; a perceived lack of sensitivity on the part of those who were in charge of certain political and diplomatic aspects; and perhaps too frequent personnel turnover. The result has sometimes been a lack of coordination and of efficiency. A third point would be the question of how to avoid the massive flow of arms to the country despite all prohibitions. Is it enough simply to protest these atrocities fuelled by industries that are showing renewed vigour in the international markets?”

    1999-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3980 (1999) · source

11. “Once again I emphasize that when a decision has been taken to resort to economic sanctions, they must be imposed firmly and transparently, strictly applied and supported by a credible decision. In the case of Haiti at least, such an approach, by all indications, would have resulted in much less suffering. A second group of comments relates to some of the operational defects, which improved with time and as measures were taken.”

    1999-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3980 (1999) · source

12. “These brief observations on economic sanctions allow us specifically to make comments regarding the nature of sanctions when it has been decided to apply them. We believe that sanctions must be, and are supposed to be, not against a society but against a group of individuals; that is, that they must be carefully targeted. They must be applied with better planning and a reliable system of assessment. They must be properly formulated, of limited duration and based on specific criteria. They must take into account progress made. And the United Nations system itself must have a reliable source of information regarding the impact of sanctions on each individual situation in which sanctions are imposed.”

    1999-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3980 (1999) · source

13. “The international community responded through political, diplomatic and humanitarian actions and through coercive measures whose effectiveness was often called into question, in particular the economic sanctions. Perceived by the captive population as an expression of the support of the international community, economic sanctions as applied in Haiti turned out to be a burden for the poor and an advantage for the de facto authorities and their supporters, and thus did not yield the expected results. There was an embargo on gasoline, but the streets were full of vehicles; a suspension of commercial flights, but heavy nighttime aviation activity. There came the institutionalization of smuggling through a porous border, a sharp rise in prices of commodities, a spiralling cost of living and considerable enrichment of the economic elite.”

    1999-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3980 (1999) · source

14. “The management of actions and initiatives aimed at definitely resolving crises so that there is no possibility of their resumption would be the optimal option for protecting civilians. This is a pious wish and a challenge that is difficult to address as a whole, and I shall therefore take up certain aspects of the specific case of Haiti. As all are aware, my country was not the victim of a civil war, but rather the situation of crisis that it has faced has numerous characteristics that are generally typical of a war situation, such as massive migrations of population and violations of human rights, a population held hostage and polarized and a ruined economy.”

    1999-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3980 (1999) · source

15. “First of all, I would like to assure you, Mr. President, that I will try to be brief and to respect your time limits. I would like to congratulate you on having convened this public meeting, which, by allowing for the participation of countries that are not members of the Security Council, enriches its work. The question before us today is that of a search for ways and means to protect civilians affected by armed conflicts, to guarantee in the most effective manner possible their security wherever it is threatened. This question has been debated at length by previous speakers. I therefore do not intend to make a speech, but rather to make a few brief comments based on the recent experience of my country and on the contribution of the international community, for which we shall always be grateful.”

    1999-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3980 (1999) · source

16. “In conclusion, I would like to thank the Representative of the Secretary-General in Haiti, the personnel of MIPONUH and the contributing countries for their support to the process of the consolidation of democracy in Haiti.”

    1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source

17. “In particular, the assistance of international financial institutions and other United Nations bodies should promote a concrete and lasting development designed to strengthen political stability in the primacy of law and respect for fundamental freedoms. Haiti is at present facing a continuing institutional crisis which is testing the political will of all the protagonists. We are aware of the frustrating nature of this situation, both for the Haitians and for the international community. But the rule of democracy requires that we not force a solution which in fact could be the origin of serious problems in the future. Serious negotiations are under way. The Haitian parliament has had a special session to debate this question and to find a solution within the framework of our constitution.”

    1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source

18. “Rene Preval, President of the Republic of Haiti, in his letter dated 22 October 1998 addressed to the Secretary-General, the Haitian National Police has made outstanding progress, thanks to the support which it has received from United Nations missions in Haiti; however, essential steps still remain ahead which require the continuing assistance of the international community. This is, in particular, the case regarding judicial reform, which has not yet achieved a satisfactory degree of implementation. Thanks to this resolution, Haiti knows that it can continue to count on such support of the international community.”

    1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source

19. “By authorizing the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH), the Council not only will allow our young police force to continue to benefit from assistance from the international community for its professionalization, but will also contribute to preserving the progress made up to now in the building of democracy and the state of law in Haiti. On behalf of the Government and people of Haiti, I would like to extend our warm gratitude to the Secretary- General for his understanding and leadership on the issue of Haiti. To the Members of the Security Council - all of them - and to the group of Friends of the Secretary- General for Haiti, I would like to voice our gratitude for their tireless efforts. As was emphasized by Mr.”

    1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source

20. “Mr. Lelong (Haiti) (interpretation from French): First of all, I would like to pay tribute to the expertise you have demonstrated in guiding the work of the Security Council during the month of November while serving as President of this important body. I should like to take this opportunity also to congratulate your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom, who guided the deliberations of the Council in an outstanding manner during the month of October. The resolution which the Council has just adopted is of considerable importance for the consolidation of the democratic process in Haiti.”

    1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source

21. “This is difficult because of the vast gap between available resources and the enormous, ever-present demands that are becoming ever more urgent with the achievement of political freedoms. Integrated and sustainable development is an essential element for the stability of our country. At this stage in our national reconstruction, the Haitian people continues to count on the support of the international community, which has already made considerable efforts for the restoration of democracy to Haiti. For all these reasons, my delegation would ask the Security Council to adopt the draft resolution before it unanimously.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

22. “The economy has not yet seen the recovery we had hoped for, and the living conditions of all Haitians have continued to deteriorate, with absolute poverty gaining ground despite the Govemment's efforts to remedy the situation. Here we must stress that the firm determination to eliminate the vestiges of a regime of terror based on practices of domination, repression and monopoly that were at once anachronistic and sophisticated and to build a new social order cannot be limited to access by the majority to citizenship through the building and strengthening of democratic institutions. This endeavour requires that the population - the majority of which is without the benefits of twentieth-century progress - enjoy the material and spiritual conditions that lead to a life of dignity.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

23. “The Haitian National Police needs international assistance to continue its own institutional development while also doing its job of maintaining security. That is why, in his letter, President Preval requested the assistance of a civilian police mission to help with police training, which would make it possible for this institution - indispensable for the establishment of a State truly based on the rule of law - to experience balanced, smooth and prompt development. As everybody knows, not all the problems facing Haiti have been resolved. The lack of security, linked to banditry and drug trafficking, continues to claim victims.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

24. “With the departure of United Nations military forces, the Haitian National Police will alone shoulder responsibility for maintaining order and security. That institution, born barely two years ago to replace a corrupt, brutal army, has benefitted from the contribution of United Nations personnel in the areas of training and professionalization. Recent progress reports have shown that the Haitian National Police has made significant progress in certain decisive areas. But there is concern at the gap between the professionalization and growing integration of the police on the one hand and the pace of progress in the sphere of justice on the other; this can certainly lead to frustration among the people.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

25. “We needed to rehabilitate a country that had been completely devastated, that was in the throes of an unbridled lack of security and whose institutions were failing - sometimes, indeed, non- existent. Thanks to the climate of peace and security that United Nations personnel helped to maintain, there was major progress in many areas. Haiti regained stability. Once reformed, existing institutions began to work again, and new institutions were born. We are making progress towards building a State based on the rule of law. In his letter dated 29 October 1997 addressed to the Secretary- General, the President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Rene Preval, stressed the decisive role played by the Organization in the maintenance of stability and security in our country, and its support for the consolidation of democracy.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

26. “Enrique ter Horst, for his effectiveness and dedication, which contributed to the success of the Mission. I also thank the commanders of the military forces and of the civilian police and the entire staff of UNTMIH for their efforts in support of democracy in Haiti. We convey our profound gratitude to all the countries that participated in the Mission or in various ways facilitated its full success, notably Canada and the United States, which have made special efforts in that regard. When in March 1995 United Nations troops first arrived in Haiti to take over from the multinational force, the people and the Government of Haiti were facing an enormous challenge.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

27. “Mr. Lelong (Haiti) (interpretation from French): At the close of your mandate as President of the Security Council for the month of November, during which you have demonstrated your sterling qualities, I wish, Sir, to congratulate you warmly on behalf of my delegation. The United Nations Transition Mission in Haiti (UNTMIH), which was established for a four-month period by resolution 1123 (1997) of 30 July 1997, is coming to an end. The mandate of UNTMIH was to help the Haitian authorities professionalize the Haitian national police, and it did an outstanding job and made a substantial contribution to strengthening an institution that is of great importance to the progress of democracy in Haiti. I take the opportunity presented by his departure to pay tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

28. “I would also like to underscore the understanding of China and the Russian Federation. Our sincere thanks also go out to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Enrique ter Horst, the commanders of the military and civilian elements and the men and women who accompany the Haitian people along the road to the social and economic reconstruction of their country.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

29. “A sustained commitment, particularly by international financial institutions, is necessary to promote a successful programme of integrated and sustainable development that will guarantee the stability of the country. The draft resolution before the Council for consideration responds to these concerns, and we invite the members of the Council to adopt it unanimously. The delegation of Haiti would like to thank the members of the Caucus of the Non-Aligned Movement and of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States that have supported our request. Our gratitude also goes out to the group of Friends of the Secretary-General for Haiti, and particularly to the United States of America and Canada for their decisive political and financial support for the Mission.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

30. “The Government is making intensive efforts in concert with the international community to complete as quickly as possible the training of this institution that was set up just two years ago. However, certain important tasks have yet to be carried out in order for it to achieve the proper degree of professionalism and efficiency. These tasks, by their nature, will continue to require the assistance of United Nations personnel. We are convinced that the United Nations Transition Mission in Haiti (UNTMIH) - which the Secretary- General recommends be established to relieve the United Nations Support Mission in Haiti (UNSMIH), whose mandate expires tomorrow - will be able to help the Haitian authorities complete their work and prepare a smooth transition to another type of commitment to Haiti by the international community.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

31. “In that connection, we must underscore the new and growing challenge posed by the deportation by certain Governments of Haitians guilty of criminal acts without any prior consultation with Haitian authorities on follow-up or custody of these dangerous elements, who once in Haiti engage in all kinds of illicit and criminal activities. We have also witnessed the emergence of drug trafficking, car theft, armed robbery, abductions and weapons trafficking. These alarming elements have been underscored by the Secretary-General in his report of 19 July on the situation in Haiti, for which we thank him. In a still troubled climate, he recognizes justifiably that despite definite progress the Haitian National Police is not capable of meeting alone all the challenges that face it.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

32. “Long-term projects have begun to replace emergency programmes and humanitarian activities. Nevertheless, serious problems persist. The precariousness of the economic situation, together with the lack of relief agencies, places additional dangerous pressures on the foundations of our still young core institutions. Social tensions are sharply exacerbated by the perennial postponement of popular claims whose legitimacy and urgency cannot be challenged. The proliferation of criminal acts and organized crime, previously unknown in Haiti, creates a pernicious climate of insecurity and alarm among the population. This wave of criminal violence, added to the demonstrations of discontent caused by the difficult economic situation, puts the Haitian National Police, a fledgling and underequipped force, to a stiff test.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

33. “Despite difficulties of all kinds that have been encountered, appreciable results have been achieved. The Haitian people fully enjoys its civil and political rights. Fundamental freedoms are respected. The reform of our institutions is off to a good start. The Haitian National Police is in operation and is recording constant progress, although at a slower pace than desired. The judicial and the criminal systems are slowly improving. The primacy of law over force is gradually establishing itself as custom. Archaic structures and attitudes are being entirely reversed. The rule of law and the establishment of development focused on the human being are being institutionalized. We are witnessing the development of a national policy that attempts to respond to the needs of the majority.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

34. “Mr. Lelong (Haiti) (interpretation from French): Your skill and experience, Mr. President, have ensured the effective and efficient work of the Security Council during this month of July, for which we congratulate you. We also congratulate Mr. Sergey Lavrov, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, who so remarkably conducted the work of the Council in the month of June. The continuous efforts of the international community to support the determination of the Haitian people to defend its democratic process have contributed to the restoration of constitutional government, after the coup d'e'tat of 30 September 1991. Since that time, it continues to support our people in its quest for economic well-being and the consolidation of democratic victories.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

35. “The success of this experiment in Haiti - making the transition from dictatorship to democracy - is also a success for the international community, which, since 1990, has been at the side of the Haitian people in its quest for justice, democracy and a better life.”

    1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

36. “In the same context, we have just launched a programme for agrarian reform designed to renew agricultural production and give the peasants in the countryside, who constitute more than 60 per cent of the population, the means to cultivate their lands. There are also Governmental initiatives designed to ease the poverty in which the people are gripped. Only two years after Haiti returned in constitutional legality with the assistance of the international community, the prospects are indeed encouraging. Every day, democracy is gaining strength in the customs and habits of the nation. The construction of a state of law is advancing steadily. The establishment of infrastructure for economic development is continuing.”

    1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

37. “The infrastructure of the country remains largely dilapidated, rendering living conditions in the country extremely difficult. This serious socio-economic situation is a breeding ground exploited by subversive groups to sow anxiety and maintain a climate of instability that harms economic investment and hinders the reform of institutions. The release of international assistance, following the adoption by Parliament of laws on the modernization of public enterprises and civil service reform, should allow the Government to launch long-awaited infrastructure projects employing a great deal of manual labour. These should have a positive impact on the country's economy and reduce unemployment.”

    1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

38. “On that basis, a schedule of activities has been drawn up to ensure that, before the end of next year, the Haitian National Police achieves a satisfactory level of efficiency and is in a position to maintain peace and security throughout our national territory. But, as is so well stated in the preamble of the draft resolution, there is a link between peace and development. If the efforts to consolidate democracy and to maintain social stability are to bear fruit, a fierce struggle must be waged against the poverty and unemployment that afflict a significant part of the population. The disastrous state of our economy does not allow the Government to meet the basic needs of the population for food, health care and education.”

    1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

39. “During the next few months, the Government, assisted by UN SMIH, will be working as fast as it can to strengthen the National Police and to address the innumerable shortcomings which still plague that young corps. In this regard, an in-depth assessment of the Haitian National Police was conducted that allowed us to draw up a precise inventory of that institution, which is in the forefront of the efforts of the Government to establish a state of law in Haiti. Thus, we have identified the Police's specific needs regarding personnel, upper and middle management, basic and advanced training, housing, mate'riel, office equipment, transportation, and so on.”

    1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

40. “This is also the view of the Secretary-General, who, in his report S/ 1996/813/Add.l of 14 November 1996, recognizes the role played by the military element of UNSMIH in assisting Haitian authorities to contain the danger of destabilization by forces threatening democracy and recommends the extension of UNSMIH. The Haitian delegation is particularly satisfied with the positive outcome of the negotiations that have taken place over the past few days on the extension of UNSMIH's mandate, in the course of which the Council members were able to agree on the draft resolution that the Council is about to adopt unanimously. We should like to thank the delegations involved, in particular those of the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China, which have demonstrated understanding towards Haiti and its people.”

    1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

41. “We wish to thank the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Haiti, Enrique ter Horst, the commanders of the military and civilian police units and the soldiers and policemen for their devotion. To the Friends of the Secretary-General for Haiti and to all of those who have worked on this matter and helped us arrive at a solution, we express our deep gratitude. I would like to extend special thanks to Canada and the United States for their specific contributions to the successful implementation of this operation. Aware that the international community's assistance to the Haitian people in the area of public security will continue to be indispensable to the Haitian Government in its consolidation of democratic gains and pursuit of reform, President Preval has decided to ask the Council to extend the mandate of UNSMIH.”

    1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

42. “As for UNSMIH, which followed UNMIH, it has assisted the Government in improving the professionalism of the Police and in maintaining security and stability conducive to the success of ongoing efforts to rebuild the country. Thus, considerable progress has been made, at the very least in coping with the crises that have disturbed public order and have recently been settled firmly and calmly by intervention units, in spite of domestic and foreign pressures. It is also gratifying to note that, recently, no acts against human dignity have been committed by any Police personnel. I pay tribute here to the actions of all the men and women who have contributed to this progress.”

    1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

43. “The Council is well aware of the vital role played by the United Nations peace Mission in improving the situation in Haiti since it was deployed 20 months ago to continue the work of the Multinational Force in Haiti, which had allowed for the establishment of an atmosphere conducive to a return to a constitutional system. The Blue Helmets provided assistance in various areas, ranging from the maintenance of security to the rehabilitation of institutions, as well as in development activities. Thanks to the protective presence of the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH), the Haitian Government was able to disband the army, which was principally responsible for the political instability and human-rights violations in the country, and to establish the National Police in its place.”

    1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

44. “Mr. Lelong (Haiti) (interpretation from French): The delegation of Haiti is gratified to see you, Sir, guiding the work of the Security Council during the month of December. We are convinced that your outstanding qualities and great experience will assist the Council in successfully addressing the important items on its programme of work for this month. I take this opportunity to congratulate Ambassador Nugroho Wisnumurti of Indonesia who, in an outstanding manner, guided the Council's deliberations during the month of November. The Council is today considering a question that is of considerable importance for the democratic process in my country. This is the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Haiti (UNSMIH), which expired on 30 November.”

    1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

45. “I cannot overlook the vital role played by the group of Friends of the Secretary-General for Haiti - Argentina, Canada, Chile, France, the United States of America and Venezuela. In particular, I thank Canada and the United States of America, which have demonstrated a special commitment to assisting Haiti in its move towards peace, stability and development. Our sincere thanks also go the delegations of the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation for their understanding and support. To all those delegations that have participated in one way or another in the deliberations of the Council, I wish on behalf of the Government and people of Haiti to express our deep gratitude.”

    1996-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3676 (1996) · source

46. “The adoption of this resolution therefore encourages the Government in its untiring efforts, as it sees the international community supporting Haiti's economic, social and institutional development. My delegation is very pleased to be able to express its gratitude to the Secretary-General, and in particular to his former Special Representative, Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, and to his current Representative, Mr. Enrique ter Horst, as well as to all the personnel of UNMIH, for their dedication to the cause of democracy in Haiti. We also extend our thanks to the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States and to the members of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries on the Council, which have invariably supported Haiti by unanimously supporting the requests made by President Preval.”

    1996-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3676 (1996) · source

47. “The Government is aware, however, that security and stability cannot be assured solely by the Police, however well equipped they might be, and that the situation calls for dialogue, tolerance, understanding and above all economic development. The desired results cannot be seen in the struggle against insecurity and the strengthening of institutions unless the population's economic and social conditions are improved. Measures have been taken to address the serious economic and social problems facing the country. A very ambitious programme has been drawn up which should enable the country to emerge from its economic stagnation within three years. The success of this plan, however, will depend on maintaining the atmosphere of security in the country.”

    1996-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3676 (1996) · source

48. “Despite remarkable results achieved in combating crime and maintaining public order, security is still precarious. In this context, the proliferation in the country of criminal groups making a living from robbery, extortion, kidnapping and drug-trafficking creates upheaval among a population still traumatized by the acts of repression of past dictatorial and military regimes. Similarly, the recent attacks on members of the National Police, eight of whom have been killed, as well as the street demonstrations organized by members of the former Haitian army, even though they do not pose an immediate threat to the Government, must nonetheless be taken seriously in the context of impediments to strengthening democracy.”

    1996-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3676 (1996) · source

49. “The Haitian delegation is grateful to the Council for having duly appreciated the situation that a withdrawal of international support at this stage could have created, and for having acceded to President Preval's request for the continuation of an international presence in Haiti. The Government of Haiti and the population as a whole were apprehensive about the approach of the deadline of 30 June 1996, when UNMIH's mandate was due to expire. The departure from Haiti of the United Nations troops while the National Police, still inexperienced and under-equipped, are not in a position to take over, would pose a serious problem for the Haitian State and could jeopardize all the efforts the Government has already made to establish the rule of law and rebuild the country.”

    1996-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3676 (1996) · source

50. “Mr. Lelong (Haiti) (interpretation from French): I would like first of all to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your presidency of the Security Council during the month of June, which is coming to an end with deliberations on the question of Haiti. The Haitian delegation welcomes the adoption by the Security Council of resolution 1063 (1996), authorizing the establishment of the United Nations Support Mission in Haiti (UNSMIH) for a period of five months. This new Mission, which will follow the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH) when its mandate expires in two days, should enable the Government to maintain the atmosphere of security in the country while it proceeds to strengthen and professionalize the police, with the assistance of the international community.”

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