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1996-02-29
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  1. “We would like to express our gratitude to those countries that have agreed to provide troops and civilian personnel. Finally, we would like to pay tribute to those brave soldiers who have laid down their lives in this Mission so that democracy can once again flourish in Haiti.”

    1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source

  2. “We would particularly like to thank the Friends of the Secretary-General for Haiti, and the Non- Aligned caucus in the Council - particularly its coordinator, Ambassador Somavia - for their tireless efforts to help Haiti, as well as the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States, which has always supported us in our struggle for the return of democracy to Haiti and which also deserves our gratitude. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the delegations of the People's Republic of China and of the Russian Federation for their understanding and their support. In conclusion, I should like to express the gratitude of the people and the Government of Haiti to the Secretary- General and to his Special Representative, Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, for their dedication to Haiti.”

    1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source

  3. “We believe that the presence in Haiti of UNMIH for a further period should make it possible for the democratic process to take root and gain strength with the strengthening of our institutions. To leave Haiti now, when a great deal still remains to be done, would only imperil all the efforts made by the international community in aid of the Haitian people, aid which has begun to give striking results. My delegation hopes that the Council will understand the need for and the soundness of this request and will authorize UNMIH to continue its activities in Haiti by adopting the draft resolution now before it. In this connection, the delegation of Haiti would like to express its gratitude to those delegations that have supported this request.”

    1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source

  4. “It is clear that the enemies of democracy and the state of law have not given up. The appearance of the so-called red army in Cite Soleil could disquiet the population. This group, which seems to have certain links with the drug trade, is responsible for certain disturbances in this heavily populated part of the capital in recent months. In this context, the departure from Haiti of the UNMIH forces, scheduled for 29 February, would leave a considerable void in the country, which our young National Police, still inexperienced and underequipped, would not be able to tackle properly. This is why President Preval has, as one of his initial official acts, requested the extension of UNMIH's mandate.”

    1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source

  5. “One can see, in the light of this account - which is not an exhaustive one, by any means - over the last 16 months, Haiti has undergone sure and positive evolution, which the Security Council, having authorized the sending of the United Nations Mission, must welcome. Nevertheless, the work is far from complete. The battle for democracy has not been completely won. A long road has been travelled, undoubtedly. Important and meaningful results have been achieved. But elements likely to cause disturbances and to reverse the trend towards progress continue to exist. The Government is indeed deeply worried by the activities of former military personnel and armed civilians who are very close to the former Haitian army and who disturb public order and constitute a threat to the democratic process under way.”

    1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source

  6. “More than 200 judges and prosecutors trained at the Academy, as well as 50 bailiffs are now active. The Government thus intends to provide our courts with more qualified personnel, more capable of performing their functions. At the same time, a programme of renovation and construction of the courts is under way throughout the country. The Government has also given attention to the problems of the prison system. Steps have been taken to ensure that the prisons, both as regards their functioning and their state of physical repair, are more in accordance with established norms. A new National Penitentiary Administration, the members of which have undergone a training course, are now in charge of the prisons. This has resulted in an improvement in the conditions under which prisoners are held.”

    1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source

  7. “The Government is paying particular attention to all these points in the hope of finding a solution to them in order to make it possible for the National Police to fulfil successfully its role as the guardian of peace and security. As far as the judiciary is concerned, despite the improvements in its functioning, it continues to exhibit serious deficiencies. It is obvious that of all the institutions in the country, its structure, functioning and essence are perhaps the most eroded, as was the case in earlier periods. For that reason, it has never responded properly to the requirements of justice for the national majority. Hence, it has been discredited and there has been a tendency to resort to popular justice to punish political crimes. The creation of the Justice Academy, for that reason, is a measure of great importance.”

    1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source

  8. “The creation of that institution, which is enshrined in the Constitution, has filled in a very important gap. Today, our young policemen, who are deployed throughout our nine geographical departments, are carrying out remarkable work. This has won the admiration of the populace. They ensure public security, organize patrols, direct traffic and generally assist the population. Nevertheless, it must be acknowledged that there are certain shortcomings and limits to this newly created body. The policemen still need more experience to be able to perform better their duties. Likewise, the material and equipment they require are lacking, and there is a deplorable lack of training.”

    1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source

  9. “Indeed, there are serious risks of disturbances. This was made evident by the attack against two deputies of the Lavalas Movement, one of whom was killed and the other seriously wounded. Violent demonstrations, which caused more than seven deaths and many wounded, broke out spontaneously throughout the country as a result of that act. Likewise, we have seen practically everywhere demonstrations protesting the high cost of living and popular clamours over the persistence of certain economic problems. These expressions of discontentment are a matter of concern for the Government, which is trying to give an adequate response to these outbreaks of violence. In this connection, the role played by the National Police in maintaining security is of paramount importance.”

    1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source

  10. “The public debate that is taking place on important matters is a dynamic impulse to political life and creates transparency, which is so necessary for confidence and for participation in the work of reconstruction and rehabilitation undertaken in the country. Regarding the struggle against lack of security which was the main obstacle to the resumption of normal public life and activities, major progress has been achieved. Thanks to the strengthening of the role of public security forces, with the assistance of the United Nations Mission in Haiti, (UNMIH), security has improved. The fear that reigned in the country is now disappearing. The population feels much more confident with the more and more visible presence of the National Police. Nevertheless, the situation in matters of security remains precarious.”

    1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source

  11. “The inaugural ceremony, which attracted the attention of the entire world because of its size and its scope, was the culmination of the efforts of the Haitian people and the international community to provide Haiti with a democratic regime. Parliament, which has been reconstituted after the elections of June and September, is playing the role assigned to it by the Constitution, and it is therefore an important factor on the national political scene. The members of Parliament and senators of the Republic take their responsibilities to heart and do not hesitate to request an accounting from the executive branch on the way it is conducting public affairs.”

    1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source

  12. “Politically speaking, a great deal has been achieved since the restoration of constitutional order, which has made it possible to look with optimism towards the political future of the country. We have been successful in our effort to make up the backlog which the three years of the coup d 'etat caused in the political calendar of our country. Legislative, municipal and presidential elections have been carried out normally. Today, whether in Parliament or in the towns of the country, the transfer of power provided for by the Constitution has been respected, and the leaders, honestly and democratically elected, are performing to general satisfaction. For the first time in the long history of our country, a democratically elected president has transferred power to another democratically elected president.”

    1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source

  13. “Extending the mandate will make it possible to consolidate the achievements that have been made and to guide the country towards the economic and social development to which the people of Haiti aspire. Continuing the work of UNMIH will encourage the completion of this task through the Mission's support for our new national police force as it gains the experience it lacks and as it continues to acquire the equipment it still needs. Since its deployment on 31 March 1995, taking over from the multinational force, UNMIH has carried out its mandate with success and excellence. Thanks to its support for the Government, it has been possible to get the country back on track and to begin the task of rebuilding our institutions and our infrastructure, which had been completely destroyed during the three years of the coup d 'e'tat.”

    1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source

  14. “Mr. Lelong (Haiti) (interpretation from French): The Haitian delegation is pleased, Madam, to note the ability, commitment and success with which you are guiding the deliberations of the Security Council as its President for the month of February. Without question, these all bear the mark of your experience and skill; we congratulate you. As this is our first statement to the Security Council this year, we wish also to congratulate the new members: Chile, Egypt, Guinea-Bissau, Poland and the Republic of Korea. We are certain that they will do excellent work as members of the Council. The delegation of Haiti thanks the Security Council for taking under consideration the request made by President Rene Preval in his letter dated 9 February 1996 for a further extension of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH).”

    1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source