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1. “Mr. Listre (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to begin my statement by welcoming the presence here of Mr. Carl Bildt, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, and Mr. Javier Solana, High Representative for the European Union Common Foreign and Security Policy and Secretary-General of the Council ofthe European Union. I would also like to thank them for their messages. Because of its past- but also because of its present - the Balkan region seems to be synonymous with war and inter-ethnic conflict. However, we do not believe that this situation is irreversible.”

   2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164 (2000) · source

2. “Mr. Listre (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Argentina's abstention is based on my delegation's serious doubts regarding the underlying reasons for denying participation in this debate to Mr. Jovanovic', particularly bearing in mind previous instances in the Council in recent months especially during the month of December. I wish to fully clarify that this vote in no way implies support for, endorsement of or sympathy for the Belgrade regime, in respect of which my delegation agrees with everything, or nearly everything, just said by the Permanent Representative ofthe United States.”

   2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164 (2000) · source

3. “But if it is decided to appoint ad [item judges, we consider that guarantees regarding a trial defence and being tried before the competent judge suggest that these should be chosen by election rather than by appointment by the Secretary-General, especially as these would not be substitutes, but true judges with full judicial powers. If such a decision is taken, we should also review the limitations on their powers set out in the proposed article 13 ter of the statute.”

   2000-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4161 (2000) · source

4. “These basically consist in appointing a pool of 12 ad [item judges, delegating certain competencies to senior officers of the Trial Chambers during the pre-trial period and adding two judges to those of the Appeals Chamber, who would come from the Rwanda Tribunal. My delegation can concur with those recommendations, but wishes briefly to mention a few points. We think that, despite the great merit of the recommendations made by the judges of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, a Security Council group of experts should assess all proposals that have been made, rejecting none of them out of hand. We consider that the appointment of ad [item judges in addition to the permanent judges is a very good option; because of its flexibility, it is used in many national systems.”

   2000-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4161 (2000) · source

5. “It is our understanding that the analysis in such documents must be carefully considered by the Security Council. We support the idea put forward by the President of the Council that a group of experts be established to assess the various recommendations and to make a proposal. We agree that the broadest and most transparent dissemination of information must be ensured in the process so that all States Members of the United Nations, which will be financing the measures, may be familiar with its development. The report submitted by President Jorda last May assesses the various options and makes the choices that the judges consider to be most appropriate.”

   2000-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4161 (2000) · source

6. “We have also considered document A/54/850, which contains the opinions of the Tribunals for Rwanda and Yugoslavia on the 46 recommendations made by the Expert Group, as well as last month's report of the President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. These documents closely analyse the experience of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia over the course of more than five years of work and make specific recommendations. They demonstrate the various challenges that the Tribunal is confronting, arising, inter alia, from the workload and the shortfall in human resources and time required for trial preparation and the prosecution of indictees, resulting in lengthy periods of detention without trial.”

   2000-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4161 (2000) · source

7. “While the novelty of the establishment of the Tribunal made it necessary to amend rules of procedure and evidence on various occasions, we believe that the Tribunal is doing excellent work that has made it a vanguard institution and a very valuable benchmark for the international community. Its wealth of experience has been put to good use by the International Criminal Court. Those who have worked to secure the prestige that the Tribunal enjoys today - in essence, the judges - deserve our highest recognition. We have considered the report of the Expert Group in document A/54/634, submitted to the Security Council by the Secretary-General on 15 June.”

   2000-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4161 (2000) · source

8. “Mr. Listre (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Through you, Sir, I should like to thank the President of the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991 (ICTY), Judge Claude Jorda. His briefing reveals the challenges that must be met in order to improve the Tribunal's functioning. When the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia was established, international experience in that field was rather scant. The lack of precedents required its institutions, rules and practices to adopt innovative solutions relating to the customary procedures of international courts.”

   2000-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4161 (2000) · source

9. “As we have indicated on other occasions, clarification of the question of missing persons and the situation of those detained in prisons in Serbia are issues vital to beginning a process of reconciliation. In this respect, we continue to believe that it is necessary to appoint a United Nations special envoy. Lastly, I would like to express my Government's appreciation to UNMIK and KFOR. In particular, we wish to express my country's support for the work being accomplished in Kosovo by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Bernard Kouchner.”

   2000-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4153 (2000) · source

10. “This is why we agree with the Secretary- General, who in his report indicates that the strengthening of municipalities is an essential element for the establishment of an autonomous Government in Kosovo. In this context, we view with interest the proposal made by the Secretary-General in his report regarding agreement on a social contract that would include all the principles of Rambouillet and the provisions of resolution 1244 (1999), ensure the protection of all those residing in Kosovo, as well as displaced persons, and that would also offer confidence in the future. We have no doubt that such a process would be complex and take a number of years to realize.”

    2000-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4153 (2000) · source

11. “But it cannot assume a sincere commitment to live in peace and harmony on the part of the people of Kosovo. In this context of violence, which we regret, we cannot fail to condemn all the acts that are being committed against the members of UNMIK and KFOR. We believe that October's municipal elections, despite the difficulties they present, are an excellent opportunity for everyone in Kosovo - the population and political leaders - to understand that the future of Kosovo is a shared endeavour for which everyone is responsible, not only UNMIK and KFOR. We hope that all the communities will register on the electoral lists and that the political parties will include in their platforms strategies and commitments to combat violence. We believe that the municipality is the basis of democracy.”

    2000-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4153 (2000) · source

12. “When Argentina voted in favour of resolution 1244 (1999) a year ago, it did not thereby endorse revenge, hatred, intolerance and crimes of all sorts. It did not give its consent for the Kosovo Albanians to attack the Kosovo Serbs or other minorities. Nor did it give its consent to a mono-ethnic Kosovo or to the campaigns against the Kosovo Serbs. This is why we firmly urge the leaders and the population of Kosovo to put an end to these senseless acts and to begin to work hard towards building a society in which all can live in safety and security and within a state of law. The international community can provide human and financial resources. It can provide international judges and prosecutors. It can contribute police officers. It can help to rebuild institutions.”

    2000-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4153 (2000) · source

13. “We were able to confirm that through the Security Council mission, in which I had the privilege to participate. Winter arrived, but the feared humanitarian tragedy did not take place. The Kosovo Liberation Army was formally demilitarized, and with that began the long and thorny process of transforming its members into useful members of society. We never believed that this would be an easy process. The objective of achieving a multi-ethnic Kosovo, on the other hand, is a pending task. Everyday reality shows that society in Kosovo does not live in an integrated way and that for now there is only a precarious existence that is obtained, or perhaps imposed, by the presence of UNMIK and the Kosovo Force (KFOR).”

    2000-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4153 (2000) · source

14. “Of course, anniversaries are an opportunity to draw up balance sheets. Although Mr. Kouchner may not wish to do that today, it may be possible to do so provisionally: a balance sheet of goals achieved and goals still pending. Our main concerns a year ago centred on the return of refugees and displaced persons, on preparations for the approaching winter, on the demilitarization of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) and on the building of a multi-ethnic Kosovo. As the Secretary-General indicated, in the first months of the deployment of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) over 700,000 refugees returned to their homes, and the beginning of the rebuilding of housing, schools, hospitals and public buildings got underway, as did the restoration of basic services.”

    2000-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4153 (2000) · source

15. “Mr. Listre (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): We would like first of all to express our gratitude for the report given to us by Mr. Bernard Kouchner and to say that we highly value his presence at this meeting. A year ago the Security Council adopted resolution 1244 (1999), which marked the end of a humanitarian tragedy whose main Victims were thousands of innocent civilians - fundamentally Albanian Kosovars - who were subjected to a brutal process of ethnic cleansing and whose fundamental human rights were subjected to systematic and persistent violations over at least a decade. With that resolution one of the most difficult undertakings ever faced by the Organization also began, one which may continue to be one of the most difficult efforts made by the United Nations for many years to come.”

    2000-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4153 (2000) · source

16. “We are aware that the Tribunals need sufficient and appropriate human and material resources to carry out their work effectively at all stages. In this connection, we would like to ask what progress has been made regarding the vacancy rate in the Office of Prosecutor of the International Tribunal for Rwanda as compared to last year. What are the future perspectives and what are the results of the training programmes for new staff? We would also like to ask Ms. Del Ponte for a few additional comments on the effectiveness of the administrative support system, in particular as regards the Tribunal for Rwanda's coordination with the defence and the prosecution, on delays due to translation problems, on availability of chambers and on the abundance of pre-trial judicial questions.”

    2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source

17. “Non- compliance with the obligation to cooperate is a violation of their statutes and undermines the objective for which the Tribunals were established. The Security Council must not remain silent in the face of this situation and it may well need to take decisions. The Security Council must help the Tribunals and the Prosecutor to carry out their duties, as the main problems that they are facing continue to involve factors over which those bodies have little or no control. That is the responsibility of the Council, in particular on this occasion. The consolidation phase is behind us. It is clear now that, before planning the creation of new tools or furthering institutional reform, we need to provide the means for them to carry out their tasks.”

    2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source

18. “Although some progress has been made since then, resistance and lack of cooperation are ongoing, and this is a matter of concern to us. My delegation regrets that once again we have to appeal to States to cooperate with the Rwanda and Yugoslavia Tribunals. We particularly regret the attitude of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. On the other hand, we welcome the comments made by Ms. Del Ponte regarding the positive attitude of the new Government of Croatia and the cooperative attitude of the Government of Rwanda. This cooperation is not optional, to be carried out or not at one's own discretion. It is a legal obligation, imposed by the Security Council, and the very possibility of administering justice depends on it, since the Tribunals do not have their own coercive mechanism to enable them to make their decisions effective.”

    2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source

19. “This is not the forum or the occasion to consider in detail those recommendations, but we cannot fail to note that the comments and suggestions clearly describe the various problems being faced. Today, in the Security Council, we nonetheless must note with growing alarm that our main concern continues to be ensuring full cooperation from the Member States of the United Nations so that the decisions of these two Tribunals can be implemented. The reticence of Governments to provide support to the Tribunal is a negative signal that could undermine the efforts of the international community. This negative stance is not new, and many of the statements heard in previous debates in the Council have sounded the alarm.”

    2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source

20. “Each problem that the Tribunals face and each step forward or backward, undoubtedly will also be a valuable precedent for the Court. Their rules of procedure and evidence, for example, have been useful in preparing the rules of the Criminal Court, which are soon to be defined. The Rwanda and Yugoslavia Tribunals and the Office of the Prosecutor have grown and matured and have further consolidated. They nevertheless continue to face a variety of problems that have been considered thoroughly and well in the complete report provided by the Expert Group assessing the functioning of both Tribunals, submitted last November to the General Assembly in document A/54/634.”

    2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source

21. “This approach must be pursued so that we can continue to benefit regularly from the experiences shared and the recommendations for finding solutions to the problems raised. Argentina welcomed the establishment of the two tribunals. Despite the initial scepticism of some, today both institutions are operational and are showing that they can play an important role in our efforts to combat violence and impunity and in consolidating international peace and security. These institutions have proved to be an innovative tool for the international community, contributing to great advances in international law. It is obvious that the work of both Tribunals has great importance for the future work of the International Criminal Court.”

    2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source

22. “Mr. Listre (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, Mr. President, allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. Allow me also to endorse the words you addressed to the President for the month of May, Ambassador Wang Yingfan. We thank Prosecutor Carla Del Ponte for the briefing she has just given us, which demonstrates again the scope of the challenges and demands facing her Office. I wish to express my country's support for her exemplary work. This is the second opportunity the Council has had to hear a report from Ms. Del Ponte, a little more than six months following the previous report. We believe that the regular receipt of reports is a useful resource for examining the position of the Council regarding the jurisdictional bodies that it has established.”

    2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source

23. “Argentina believes that other alternatives to the settlement plan can be considered only once all the possibilities for agreement within it have been exhausted, ensuring that all parties consent to any consideration of other negotiating approaches.”

    2000-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4149 (2000) · source

24. “We believe that every effort should be made to find a mutually acceptable arrangement within that plan. In our view, significant progress has been made in its implementation. We are aware of the difficulties involved. At this stage, we feel that the most important aspect relates to the issue of appeals, but we do not believe it to be an insurmountable obstacle. We therefore call on the Kingdom of Morocco and the Frente POLISARIO to give their broadest cooperation to Mr. James Baker, the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, and to demonstrate a constructive spirit of cooperation in order to find mutually acceptable solutions within the settlement plan.”

    2000-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4149 (2000) · source

25. “Mr. Listre (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): The Argentine Republic voted in favour of the resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) to 31 July 2000. However, it profoundly regrets the fact that, despite the efforts that have been made, it was not possible to achieve a consensus text. We feel that we came very close. My delegation, along with others seated around this table, made serious efforts to achieve it. In this regard, I wish to pay particular tribute to you, Mr. President, for your endeavours to achieve this, demonstrating once again the skill and intelligence with which you have conducted our work throughout this month. Argentina reaffirms its support for the settlement plan.”

    2000-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4149 (2000) · source

26. “But I should like to emphasize that at this time the mandate given to UNAMSIL in paragraph 10 of resolution 1289 (2000) is sufficiently strong to serve in present circumstances, particularly in it affirmation that UNAMSIL can take all necessary measures to guarantee the security and freedom of movement of its personnel and to protect civilians under imminent threat of physical violence.”

    2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source

27. “We should also like to thank United Kingdom for its prompt dispatch of military forces to Sierra Leone to secure Lungi airport, which has surely contributed and will continue to contribute to making the task of UNAMSIL easier at such a difficult moment. Finally, I should like to comment on the question of the necessity of changing the mandate through the adoption of a new resolution, an issue that has been raised earlier in the debate by several speakers. My delegation believes that it might be helpful to review again the question of the mandate, and we would not oppose any change in the mandate if it were necessary.”

    2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source

28. “We do not wish to conclude without expressing Argentina's acknowledgement of the work of Under- Secretary-General Miyet, the staff of the United Nations Secretariat, especially the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Adeniji, and the States members of the Economic Community of West African States, for their work. We should also like to express our appreciation to the States that have contributed to UNAMSIL and to those that have continued to pledge their support as these tragic events have unfolded. We should like in particular to offer our sincere condolences to the families of the members of UNAMSIL who have lost their lives or been deprived of their liberty.”

    2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source

29. “In this connection, I believe that we must wait until Under-Secretary-General Miyet, who has just returned from Sierra Leone, has conveyed to the Secretary-General his impressions of the situation on the ground, and the Secretary-General has communicated his conclusions to us. However, we already support the Secretary-General's request to increase the number of troops to 11,100, as is provided for, if necessary, in the relevant resolution. But we stress that we must act as quickly as possible. This is a particularly difficult moment for Africa, and the evolution of events in Sierra Leone may have an impact on other conflicts in the region that are currently being considered by the Security Council, and we must not let that happen.”

    2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source

30. “We must not forget that the ultimate solution to the problems that are afflicting the country must be political, not military. Unfortunately, the good faith of President Kabbah's Government has not been reciprocated. From the start, we have been aware of the fact that United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) forces might have to confront a hostile environment, and, unfortunately, this has been confirmed by recent events. The current situation makes it even more necessary to strengthen UNAMSIL. We must speed up the transportation of the battalions that have been pledged in order to provide the required number of troops and the equipment needed to deal with the current situation.”

    2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source

31. “These violations and the taking of hostages are unacceptable and must not be tolerated. The leader of the RUF, Mr. Foday Sankoh, may have escaped responsibility, through the Lome Agreement, for massive human rights violations in the past, but this time he must be held personally accountable for the acts committed by the irregular troops that he leads. The Security Council must give a prompt and adequate response to this emergency. We cannot allow this situation to continue and the tragic acts of January 1999 to be repeated. We wish to express our support to President Kabbah, the democratic legitimacy of his Government and the values of liberty and tolerance. The Government of Sierra Leone demonstrated these values when it asked the rebel forces to join in the dialogue and when it signed the Lome Agreement.”

    2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source

32. “A rebel movement characterized by its acts of atrocity is once again flouting the authority of the United Nations and is now arrogating to itself the power to disarm and deprive of their liberty entire contingents of the United Nations force deployed there. Despite the fact that it had inflicted terrible suffering on its people, the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) was included in the negotiations that led to the Lome Agreement. Despite the outrages committed by that rebel movement against the civilian population, the need to pacify the country led to tolerance being extended to its leaders, who escaped judgement and punishment by means of an amnesty. All of these concessions were in vain. The Revolutionary United Front is now flouting the Lorne Agreement and the standards governing the protection of United Nations personnel.”

    2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source

33. “Mr. Listre (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Firstly, I should like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting in the form of an open debate. This will enhance the transparency of the deliberations of the Council and give us an opportunity to hear the opinions of other Members of the Organization, which will certainly be very helpful to us given the difficult situation with which we are confronted. I should also like to thank the Secretary-General for his presence with us during this debate. Argentina reiterates unambiguously its total condemnation of the events unfolding in Sierra Leone. What is occurring in that country is very serious.”

    2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4139 (2000) · source

34. “The future of Kosovo, over and above what is spelled out in the resolutions, depends on the spirit with which the population implements them. We need to encourage the spirit of reconciliation, without which the necessary conditions for substantial autonomy within the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia cannot be created, as set forth in resolution 1244 (1999). In Kosovo UNMIK is seeking to develop its own institutions for a state of law and democracy. Given democracy and freedom it would be possible to create a legal framework for substantial autonomy. However, this will be difficult, if not impossible, if that fragile autonomous entity must exist as part of a larger totalitarian or authoritarian entity.”

    2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source

35. “Violence makes the return of refugees and displaced persons more difficult. The failure to clear up the matter of people who have disappeared or been detained increases resentment which, in turns, incites violence. It is essential to halt the vicious cycle of hatred and resentment and try to set out on the long road to reconciliation. I do not believe this will be possible if we do not clear up the matter of the problem of people who have disappeared or been detained. In this connection, my delegation supports the designation of a special envoy to deal with this issue. I believe this needs to be done urgently. We hope that once such a person has been named, he will have the support of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in carrying out his task.”

    2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source

36. “It is our fervent desire that the Serbian community participate in these elections. We understand the causes of insecurity which they invoke to feel fear and not to register, but we have no doubt that UNMIK, and in particular the work that Mr. Kouchner is carrying out, will tend to prevent situations which justify this legitimate and explainable fear of the Serb community. As our report says, the insufficient physical, economic and social security is a cause of grave concern, and progress towards peaceful coexistence continues to be fragile. There are three serious problems in this very serious and fragile situation: first, the continued inter-ethnic violence; secondly, the question of missing persons and detainees and thirdly, the return of refugees and internally displaced persons. These three questions feed one another.”

    2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source

37. “The law and public order are being maintained, human rights are protected and promoted, and the refugees are being encouraged to return. The administration of justice is being organized. A multi- ethnic police is being trained and taught to respect human rights. All of this in an imperfect framework, replete with difficulties and very serious economic and social problems and a high degree of unemployment. In this framework, the mandate for organizing and supervising the development of provisional institutions for the democratic and autonomous self-government is being carried out, including the holding of elections as established by resolution 1244 (1999). Within this process, administrative functions will be transferred to the authorities elected by the people in the forthcoming municipal elections to be held on 8 October.”

    2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source

38. “Kouchner, compounded by the so-called four pillars of UNMIK, describe the support which we received from all of the local populations, all of the communities, with regard to the work of UNMIK. Argentina is proud of having participated, even modestly, in the work of UNMIK and KFOR. These words of gratitude should also be extended to KFOR and to General Ortufio. KFOR and UNMIK need material and human resources. They are carrying out their work in very different circumstances, and it is necessary for the Council to pay attention to the requirements so that they can continue to carry out their work normally. In Kosovo, the basic administrative functions are being carried out and the reconstruction of infrastructure is being done, as well as other economic reconstruction work.”

    2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source

39. “We can inform the Security Council that resolution 1244 (1999) is being implemented. It has not been fully implemented yet, and it is possible that it may not be fully implemented in the immediate future because of the conditions existing in Kosovo. But it is being carried out. Specifically, it is being implemented properly, reasonably well, in accordance with the mandate contained in paragraph 11 of resolution 1244 (1999). This is the result of the commendable efforts of the international community through KFOR and through the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in the ten months since it was established. In this connection, I believe that the eloquent words of Ambassador Duval concerning the action of the representative of the Secretary-General, Mr.”

    2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source

40. “Mr. Listre (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I feel it is necessary to note that this mission was positive and useful to assess on the ground what is really happening in Kosovo. Also, allow me to indicate that this mission could not have been successful without the efforts of its head, Ambassador Chowdhury, who, with intelligence, tireless energy, diplomatic tact, common sense and, why not say it, a sense of humour, led us in this very difficult task. His work was so excellent, as is his report as head of the delegation, that my delegation endorses it. Nor can I fail at this time to recognize the support which the mission always received from the Secretariat group so efficiently headed by Mr. Stephanides. The mission had four objectives, mentioned in paragraph 2 of the report. I think it fulfilled them properly.”

    2000-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4138 (2000) · source

41. “We are pleased that throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina a greater number of members of minorities returned in 1999 than in 1998. But the conduct of some officials - who for ethnic reasons or to further their own interests thwarted the right of refugees and internally displaced persons to return to their homes - was unacceptable. Here, we would be interested to know whether, despite the difficulties that persist for those who wish to return to Croatia, there has been progress in relations between the two countries since the new Government took power in Croatia.”

    2000-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4136 (2000) · source

42. “In our View, whatever the actual results of the elections, the election of municipal officials is a valuable way to familiarize the population with the functioning of democratic institutions. With respect to the rule of law and judicial reform, matters to which Argentina attaches high priority, we were encouraged to see in Mr. Petritsch's report that there has been considerable progress in the establishment of an independent and impartial judiciary. We must also stress the great effort being made in the war on corruption. We note that a considerable part of the report is devoted to economic matters. To be sure, economic reforms of various kinds are crucial to ensure that Bosnia and Herzegovina can be a State that is self-sustaining and hence less dependent on outside assistance.”

    2000-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4136 (2000) · source

43. “In this context, we, like other delegations, believe that it is disappointing that the New York Declaration has not yet been fully implemented, as can be seen, for example, with regard to the question of the single passport, and that in other cases, such as that of the law on the State Border Service, it has been necessary to resort to strong measures in order to ensure implementation. Among the events to which Mr. Petritsch referred in his report, we cannot fail to mention the 8 April municipal elections. The participation of 66 per cent of the electorate was an important phenomenon, as was the even higher participation in the Republika Srpska in spite of the call by radical Serbs for an election boycott.”

    2000-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4136 (2000) · source

44. “Ms. Moglia (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): We should like to join other delegations in thanking Mr. Petritsch for his detailed written report, as well as for the very important information that he has just presented to us in this Chamber. While there can be no doubt that, since the signature of the Dayton Agreement, progress has been made in a number of areas, it is also undeniable that such progress has largely been due to the constant pressure exerted by the international community to overcome obstructionist activities and the lack of political will on the part of those who, for ethnic reasons, continue to oppose the existence of a single, multi-ethnic State, thereby sacrificing the efficient functioning of the institutions.”

    2000-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4136 (2000) · source

45. “This open debate and the adoption of the draft resolution will be another step in the right direction. It is time for the Council to take the lead and set seriously in motion the mechanisms and measures proposed in the recommendations of the Secretary- General.”

    2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source

46. “This is why we support, as we said last February, the Secretary-General's recommendation that we expand the scope of application of the 1994 Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel by means of an additional protocol. Many of the recommendations that we have just mentioned concerning the physical protection of civilians in armed conflict have been reflected in the draft resolution presented by Canada, which we fully support. The adoption of resolution 1265 (1999) last September constituted a fundamental step forward. The working group created as a follow-up measure has now finished its deliberations and has presented us with the results of its work. The Council must take on board these results and continue its work.”

    2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source

47. “These rules must include measures for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants, measures to control small arms and light weapons and means of controlling media that incite people to genocide, crimes against humanity and other grave violations of humanitarian law. At another level, we are concerned that in many cases of conflict, access for humanitarian assistance to the civilian population is denied, in violation of international law, and personnel providing assistance are attacked. Many of these attacks, far from being accidental, are determined specifically by the fact that the personnel belong to the United Nations or are linked in some manner to the Organization.”

    2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source

48. “We are not going to recite a comprehensive listing of the recommendations of the Secretary-General, but we would like to draw attention to some aspects that seem important to us. First of all, there must be a smooth flow of communication between the Secretariat and the Council so that this body will have access to all the information required to enable it to respond as soon as possible, including by taking preventive action. Similarly, we must explore all the possible modalities of cooperation with regional and subregional organizations. The Council must have at its disposal a clear set of rules for the protection of civilians when considering mandates for peacekeeping operations.”

    2000-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4130 (2000) · source

49. “Whereas the international community, as we have just said, has legal instruments to confront the issue of legal protection of civilians, the same developments have not occurred in the field of physical protection of civilians. Hence the obvious and urgent need to tackle this problem in order to fill this vacuum. The Secretary-General's report contains an ambitious set of recommendations to improve the physical protection of civilians in armed conflicts, and these relate to various areas of the Council's work. Many of them can and should be extensively developed. This is crucial to the concept of human security and to the new realities that prevail in armed conflicts.”

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50. “As we said last September in discussing this same topic in the context of strengthening legal protection for civilians, the international community has endowed itself with many important instruments. Despite their limitations, it can be said that we have developed an adequate body of law to confront these situations. Regrettably, this level of development in jurisprudence is not matched by a similar level of compliance. We must focus our efforts on shrinking this yawning gap. In this regard, we wish to reiterate our support for the recommendations of the Secretary-General, of 8 September 1999, directed at strengthening legal protection; in our View, these recommendations will be very useful to our task.”

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