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1. “In our view, it is absolutely necessary, at this juncture, that the Authority, the United Nations and the Governing Council of Iraq close ranks at this critical hour, step up the fight against terrorism and devise the proper strategies - political, economic, security- related and psychological - to counter it. The Security Council has already begun, and will continue in the coming days and weeks, a thorough debate relating to the questions that the terrorist attack against the United Nations in Baghdad brought back to the agenda.”

   2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source

2. “It is imperative that, on the day the coalition Powers decide to leave the country, Iraq have an internationally recognized Government, State institutions and a process of economic recovery in place and, above all, that it be a country at peace. The United Nations is also left with very narrow options. The Security Council, by reaffirming its determination to assist the Iraqi people to build peace and justice in their country and to determine their own political future, and by declaring that the United Nations will continue with its operations in Iraq and not be intimidated by such attacks, took a clear stand by pledging its commitment to continuing to provide assistance to the Iraqi people.”

   2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source

3. “Did international terrorists infiltrate Iraq, and are they conducting operations in the country? What measures are needed to conquer the hearts and minds of the Iraqis? What course of action should the United Nations and the coalition exercising power in Iraq adopt following the tragic events that took place in Baghdad? Those are some of the questions which the Security Council and the coalition Powers must answer in the coming days and weeks in order to move forward, with renewed confidence, the process of the pacification and national reconstruction of Iraq, bearing in mind one basic assumption: the coalition Powers have no option left but to carry on with their task, no matter the price they will be obliged to pay and the difficulties they will encounter on that hard, rocky and treacherous road.”

   2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source

4. “The death of Sergio Vieira de Mello was a huge loss, not only for his relatives and for the United Nations, but also for the countless people to whom he gave the best of his abilities in order to better their lot. The United Nations is living through the most tragic hours of its existence, and the aftermath of a tragedy is always the occasion for reflection and reassessment and for the adoption of new courses of action. Many questions arise after the events of 19 August, of which I will mention a few. Why the attack against the United Nations, whose presence in Iraq is strictly peaceful? What went wrong with United Nations security in Baghdad? Which measures are needed in order to prevent similar events? Who were the perpetrators of that vicious attack? What can be done to defuse the Iraqi resistance and recourse to terrorist acts?”

   2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source

5. “My delegation would like at the outset to thank the Permanent Representatives of the United Kingdom and of the United States for their briefings on the situation in Iraq, as provided for in resolution 1483 (2003). The assessment presented to the Council on the work done in Iraq is impressive, particularly if we take into account the immensity of the tasks that remain to be accomplished. This open briefing to the Security Council by the representatives of the coalition is taking place at a time of profound sadness and mourning for the entire United Nations family and for the international community. We convey our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the United Nations.”

   2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source

6. “My delegation urges the leaders of Kosovo to show renewed commitment to the peace process and the objectives set by the international community for Kosovo. We reiterate that the policy of "standards before status" remains a consistent strategy in framing the objective of establishing a multi-ethnic and democratic society in Kosovo, an endeavour that requires permanent dialogue, patience and determination. To conclude, we would like to extend our support to the new Special Representative of the Secretary- General in Kosovo, Mr. Harri Holkeri. We wish him all success in such a difficult but noble task.”

   2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source

7. “We recognize the need to deploy continued efforts to improve the security situation, particularly through the strengthening of the Kosovo police and law enforcement institutions. We also recognize the need for a determined fight against sectarian extremists and terrorist elements and against transnational organized crime, lively scourges of the region whose existence is a serious threat to the entire process of rebuilding Kosovo. We support the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and insist on the necessity of a constructive dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina that should be further expanded to political issues in order to achieve concrete results.”

   2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source

8. “We convey our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. My delegation views those horrific crimes as a serious setback for the United Nations efforts to foster multi- ethnicity in Kosovo and create conditions for the return and re-integration of the Kosovo Serb minority. We welcome the meaningful progress achieved by the political process in Kosovo and the progress at the institutional level towards the goals set in Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) and the Constitutional Framework. However, the progress made at the institutional and political levels is not matched by similar progress in the security situation and inter- ethnic relations, which remain matters of great concern.”

   2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source

9. “Mr. President, I thank you on behalf of the Angolan delegation for convening this meeting on the situation in Kosovo. We welcome the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia to this meeting of the Security Council, and we took good note of the programme of action that he formulated in his statement. My delegation continues to follow closely the developments in Kosovo, and on various occasions in Security Council meetings we have expressed our comprehensive views on the situation. In today's meeting we would like to emphasize the following. We join previous speakers in expressing our great concern for the recent security incidents in Kosovo. My delegation strongly condemns the recent killing and wounding of young Kosovo Serbs - a stupid and gratuitous crime. The perpetrators must be brought, as soon as possible, to the dock.”

   2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source

10. “It is up to the Congolese people to seize that opportunity for a new beginning in order to build a united, peaceful, prosperous and respected nation.”

    2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

11. “The Security Council's adoption of a new resolution and the deployment of MONUC with a new mandate will place on the Congolese political leaders the responsibility to allow the transitional institutions to function at the national level, to address the question of human rights as a national priority, to put an end to the illegal exploitation of the natural resources of the country, which must serve the Congolese people, and to look into the future with confidence and work for the common good. As we now see it today, the international community is prepared to invest much good will and significant resources to ensure a peaceful transition and to assist the economic and social reconstruction of the country.”

    2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

12. “In that connection, we welcome the establishment of the Government of national unity and transition as an important landmark on the road to peace and national reconciliation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is our expectation that the United Nations and the international community will play a decisive role in assisting the Congolese Government and people in the transitional phase.”

    2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

13. “The proposals contained in the second special report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) (S/2003/566), which the members of the Security Council have expressed their willingness to support, might represent an important breakthrough for the attainment of the goals outlined in the report. Consequently, the likely adoption of a resolution containing provisions in line with the Secretary- General's recommendations, against the background of a Government of national unity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, represents, it is to be hoped, a solid framework for the achievement of sustainable peace in the country.”

    2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

14. “The Security Council is currently considering a mandate for the United Nations mission in Congo that would constitute a serious commitment to peace and an end to human rights violations and impunity and provide for the effective provision of humanitarian assistance to the Congolese people. It is clear that the conflict has a decisive external factor. The international community has been addressing that issue. In our view, however, it should step up its efforts and adopt measures to deal with it decisively. It is our belief that unless the issue of foreign intervention in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is properly addressed and resolved, it will be very difficult - if not impossible - to establish sustainable peace in the country and ensure for the Congolese people the peace they yearn for so dearly.”

    2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

15. “The dramatic humanitarian situation has placed the Congolese population in an untenable situation, and the recruitment and use of children as soldiers has provoked general indignation on the part of all peace- loving nations. Faced with such a dismal state of affairs, the Security Council took decisive action and has expressed its readiness to continue addressing the Congolese issue with determination and a sense of purpose. The deployment of the Interim Emergency Multinational Force to Bunia to put an end to a situation that threatened to derail the entire peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and caused consternation to all of us, was a clear signal of the international community's determination.”

    2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

16. “Among the efforts made with a view to reaching a peaceful settlement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Government of Angola sponsored the Luanda Agreement of 6 September 2002, which established the basis for a settlement in the Ituri area and remains the basis for the attainment of peace and a political process in the region. The consequences of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has inflicted upon the population profound suffering and atrocities, provoked the indignation of the international community, prompting it to act swiftly and with determination. Indeed, we have witnessed the grossest violations human rights - blind acts of violence and naked atrocities perpetrated against civilians.”

    2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

17. “The holding of this meeting at such a crucial moment in the political process in the Congo reflects the great importance that the international community attaches to this issue and its concern about the events that are unfolding in the country, as well as its resolve to put an end to the bloodshed and to do everything in its power in order to ensure that the Democratic Republic of the Congo can build a future of peace and prosperity for its citizens and contribute to regional peace and stability. Angola, as a neighbouring country of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is particularly concerned about the situation and has done everything within its power to put an end to the Congolese crisis.”

    2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

18. “We would like at the outset to thank the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno; the former Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mr. Amos Namanga Ngongi; and the Secretary-General and High Representative for the Common Foreign Policy and Security Policy of the European Union, Mr. Javier Solana, for their briefings on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We pay special tribute to Mr. Amos Namanga Ngongi for his outstanding contribution to the advancement of peace in Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

19. “What is the general position of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in such cases? What is the High Commissioner likely to do if such a trend emerges in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?”

    2003-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4784 (2003) · source

20. “We convey our deepest-felt solidarity to the long-suffering people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, victims of such indescribable acts of cowardice, and we strongly assert that the authors and instigators of these acts should by no means be allowed to go unpunished. The question we would like to address to Mr. Ramcharan is the following: In the quest for peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where in similar circumstances of civil strife elsewhere reconciliation and pardon have played an important political and psychological role - even leading sometimes to general amnesties - is it not possible that such crimes, such violations of human rights, will be forgotten and that justice may be sacrificed to superior political interests and die a widow, as has happened so often?”

    2003-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4784 (2003) · source

21. “We thank you, Madam, for scheduling this meeting on such a momentous question in international life, and to the Congolese people in particular. We thank Under-Secretary-General Guehenno and Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Ramcharan for their briefings. We shall comply with your request, Madam, and not deliver a statement. We shall reserve that for the occasion of the open debate on 18 July. However, before addressing a question to Mr. Ramcharan, we would like to make a brief comment. The reports submitted to the Council on the events that took place in Mambasa and Drodro are very disturbing indeed. We cannot let this occasion pass without expressing our outrage at and strongest condemnation of such coarse violations of human rights.”

    2003-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4784 (2003) · source

22. “We deem it essential that a constructive dialogue on practical matters of mutual interest between Belgrade and Pristina be intensified and further extended to political issues, and that concrete results are achieved. We encourage the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo and the Special Representative to maintain their consistent position and to continue working for the attainment of the goals set in resolution 1244 (1999) and the Constitutional Framework. I shall conclude by reiterating that the policy of "standards before status" is, in our view, a consistent strategy in framing the future of Kosovo. We encourage all parties involved in the process to work for peace and stability with a view to creating a multi-ethnic and democratic society embracing all the people and ethnic communities of Kosovo.”

    2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source

23. “We take note of the increasing number of returns by members of the minority, reflecting the greater commitment of local authorities and the improvement of structures facilitating the returns. We fully share the view expressed in the Secretary-General's report that "the process of return and reintegration can be successful and sustainable only if coupled by a genuine willingness on the part of the majority community and minority communities to work together" (S/2003/675, para. 63) and with a common sense of purpose. We urge Kosovo's leaders to ensure the necessary revitalization of the peace process in all its dimensions with a view to implementing the agreed framework.”

    2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source

24. “The Assembly of Kosovo, according to the Secretary-General's report, has improved its functional performance significantly. The adoption of several pieces of legislation and an apparent understanding of legislative limits within the responsibilities determined by the Constitutional Framework give credit to the enhanced quality of its work. A fundamental issue is the rule of law as a prerequisite to the realization of a democratic State, entailing respect for fundamental human rights and freedoms. In this regard, we strongly condemn the acts of violence committed against members of the Serbian community and particularly the killings that took place last month in Obilic.”

    2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source

25. “My delegation is continuing to follow closely the situation in Kosovo, and we acknowledge the progress that has been made in the political process since the adoption of resolution 1244 (1999). In this respect, we would like to make some brief comments. We recognize that Kosovo still has a long way to go before it achieves the goal of establishing stable and effectively functioning multi-ethnic and multicultural democratic institutions allowing the full participation of minorities, which are an integral part of the social matrix of Kosovo. The current transfer of responsibilities from the United Nations Interim Administration to the Provisional Institutions is an encouraging development towards self-government in Kosovo, notwithstanding the continued fragility of these institutions.”

    2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source

26. “Sir, please accept our congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. You may count on our full support and cooperation. We take this occasion also to congratulate Ambassador Lavrov and the Russian delegation for the excellent work performed during the Russian presidency of the Council during the month of June. We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Kosovo for his comprehensive report on the situation in the territory. We praise the outstanding work done by Mr. Michael Steiner as head of the mission and the remarkable achievements of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) under his leadership, with a view to laying the foundations for the future definition of the territory's status.”

    2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source

27. “It is our view that the international community must ensure that the International Criminal Court is not undermined or weakened, that it fulfils the mandate for which it was established, that Member States keep their commitments to provide the needed personnel and support to peacekeeping operations established or authorized by the Security Council and that the review of the resolution that the Council adopted today does not lead to automaticity in its renewal. By holding this open debate, the Security Council is promoting transparency in its proceedings and showing the importance of issues associated with international justice for the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2003-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4772 (2003) · source

28. “In that regard, we are convinced that serious crimes that concern the international community should not be left unpunished and that effective prosecution of those crimes must be ensured by taking measures at the national level and by enhancing international cooperation when required. The Angolan delegation maintains that in its scope resolution 1422 (2002) does not affect the present and future development of international criminal law or the ability of the United Nations to conduct operations to restore international peace and security. We believe that the resolution does not create a precedent for interference by the Security Council in the sovereign right and capacity of Member States to prosecute repugnant crimes against humanity that are referred to in the Rome Statute.”

    2003-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4772 (2003) · source

29. “By adopting resolution 1422 (2002) the Security Council addressed a very relevant issue: the relationship between the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the effectiveness of United Nations operations for the maintenance and restoration of peace and security. We praise the efforts and commitment of Member States that contribute personnel to these operations. We are concerned over the existence of different views within the international community regarding the Rome Statute and its consequences for United Nations peacekeeping operations. We understand the apprehension expressed by many countries that resolution 1422 (2002) undermines the credibility of and weakens the International Criminal Court.”

    2003-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4772 (2003) · source

30. “Michael Steiner, to UNMIK and to all those who have been deploying immense efforts in the building of a democratic and multi-ethnic nation in Kosovo.”

    2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source

31. “A fundamental element for the normalization of the situation and for ensuring the rights of minorities is dialogue between the provisional authorities of Kosovo and the authorities of Serbia and Montenegro. We encourage such dialogue, and it is our hope that direct talks on practical issues can soon begin, as a means to overcome differences and misunderstandings and to contribute to helping the political process to move in the right direction. We commend the efforts by the Special Representative to advance such dialogue. Before concluding, we would like to express our condemnation for the recent heinous and brutal assassination of the Stolic family - a crime directed against efforts to create a multi-ethnic society in Kosovo, as described by the Assistant Secretary- General. Finally, we pay special tribute to Mr.”

    2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source

32. “Great difficulties still lie ahead on the road towards the fulfilment of hopes for a multi-ethnic society in Kosovo, but it is our conviction that with perseverance and an imaginative approach it will be possible to make important advances towards the attainment of that goal. There are reports on progress made by the Provisional Institutions and some municipalities in providing support for the return of minority communities. There are encouraging developments that should be supported and encouraged. We commend UNMIK and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on their work for the return of refugees and displaced persons.”

    2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source

33. “We are very concerned by the restrictions on movement still being imposed on minorities; by the denial of their right to use their own language and alphabet throughout the territory; and by the continued violence, harassment and discrimination faced by minorities, intended to discourage their return to Kosovo as well as their participation in public life, according to the assessment made by the Secretary- General's Special Representative. We are aware that much remains to be done and that the leaders of Kosovo bear particular responsibility for promoting the integration of minorities, which, in the end, constitutes the core question of the Kosovo issue. We see encouraging signals in this direction and meaningful accomplishments in this very important endeavour.”

    2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source

34. “In that regard, we are of the View that the international community should lend its full support to the Illicit Small Arms Control Project, to be implemented by the United Nations Development Programme in Kosovo and in Serbia and Montenegro, aimed at controlling the spread and accumulation of illicit small arms and light weapons, which are one of the main sources of crime and violence in Kosovo. To build a multi-ethnic and democratic society, freedom of movement must be secured for all the communities in Kosovo.”

    2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source

35. “At the same time, the other crucial elements of this institution-building process are strengthening the rule of law by enhancing the judicial system's efficiency, impartiality and overall functioning, and enhancing law enforcement institutions in order to curb organized crime and ethnic violence and to bring all criminals to justice. We encourage UNMIK and the Special Representative to pursue a consistent policy against destabilizing forces and criminal elements and for establishing the rule of law as the social foundation of Kosovo.”

    2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source

36. “It is widely recognized that the existence of a political landscape with some degree of coherence is a crucial element for the establishment of solid and representative institutions, that the interparty struggle should not undermine the stability of the institutions, and that the public administration should not be built along partisan lines. Kosovo's current political situation presents realities that run counter to those basic assertions, and we hope that they are part of the learning process of democratic stabilization. That lends more consistency to the "standards before status" policy as the framework for achieving the goals set for the transitional period and as an essential element in the shaping of Kosovo's future.”

    2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source

37. “The most encouraging development in the political process of Kosovo is the current transfer of responsibilities from UNMIK to Kosovo's Provisional Institutions of Self-Government. Notwithstanding the imperfect functioning of those Institutions - and the assertion by the Special Representative that Kosovo still has some way to go in establishing representative and functioning institutions accountable to the Kosovo population - meaningful progress has been achieved. We reaffirm our full support for the pursuit of that process, as outlined in the Constitutional Framework.”

    2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source

38. “On behalf of the Angolan delegation, I should like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open meeting on the situation in Kosovo. We express our thanks to Mr. Hedi Annabi for his briefing, which provided an update on the situation there. We commend the work accomplished thus far by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and by the international community at large in building a democratic State infrastructure from the ground up in Kosovo - a task of the greatest complexity, especially in such a deeply traumatized and divided society. Those accomplishments, and the commitment of the standing forces to the objectives set for Kosovo by the international community, are signals of hope for a better future in the region.”

    2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source

39. “We believe that events in Iraq and the aftermath of the Security Council's failure to achieve a peaceful solution to the crisis might constitute a very favourable moment to engage in a great debate on the future of the world and on the role of the United Nations and the Security Council in shaping a world that is more peaceful, just, equitable and secure.”

    2003-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726Resumption1 (2003) · source

40. “To the contrary, we believe that we will make a great contribution to world peace and security if we deploy collective efforts to enable the Security Council to continue to play its role, however imperfect - as all human beings are - as the international community's guarantor of international peace and security, and, as the hope of people, nations and institutions at times of crises and disbelief. It is possible to overcome critical times, and times of crisis are particularly favourable for reflection and assessment.”

    2003-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726Resumption1 (2003) · source

41. “The Secretary-General presented to us a set of proposals that we have all approved, and we should, therefore, quickly move forward in order to make them operational, assisting the Iraqi people in this very difficult hour. Besides assisting the Iraqi people in the humanitarian field, it is our view that the international community, and Arab countries in particular that share with Iraq a common cultural, geographic and political heritage, should assist the country in recuperating from the wounds of war and help Iraq, with the advent of peace, to occupy the place that it rightfully deserves in the community of free nations. In our view, we should avoid mutual recriminations and avoid putting in doubt the effectiveness and the role of the Security Council.”

    2003-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726Resumption1 (2003) · source

42. “The fact that we in Angola have lived through many years of war has been a source of inspiration to us to genuinely join efforts in the Security Council to strive for a peaceful solution to the conflict in Iraq. Thus, we deplore that the efforts and the good will of so many countries were uprooted by war, which puts us all in the situation of trying to control the damage inflicted on the Iraqi people and on international relations. In that context, we urge the parties to the conflict to strictly abide by international humanitarian law and avoid, by all means, afflicting further suffering on the civilian population. Under the present circumstances, it is our duty to do everything in our power to reduce the heavy plight being endured by the Iraqi people and to deploy all efforts to face the humanitarian situation in Iraq.”

    2003-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726Resumption1 (2003) · source

43. “The current situation in Iraq, which affects the entire Middle East, is a source of great concern to us all, since this is a vital region of the world where in the last 100 years very high strategic stakes have been played with far-reaching impact. The region's immense wealth has in large measure shaped the model of development that the world has today. Thus, it is understandable that the entire world community represented here at the United Nations feels deeply concerned about what is happening in that vital region. The contributions that we have been witnessing in this debate by all countries - big and small - are testimony of the seriousness of the current situation and of the concern about the real danger of the disruption of the present world order.”

    2003-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726Resumption1 (2003) · source

44. “First, let me assure you, Mr. President, that I will be brief, in compliance with your reiterated request. Let me stress the very valuable contributions of a good number of speakers before me, which greatly enriched our debate on this very important issue. Secondly, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for scheduling this meeting at the request of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Arab States. Your decision gives the whole membership of the United Nations the opportunity to express its views and to present proposals that might contribute to resolving the grave situation that the world is facing due to large-scale hostilities whose consequences will surely be far-reaching for the peoples of Iraq, the Middle East region and the international community in its entirety.”

    2003-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726Resumption1 (2003) · source

45. “It is high time for the Indonesian Government to agree to cooperate with the international community to halt the violence in East Timor, restore peace and security and allow displaced persons to return in security to their homes. The humanitarian situation on the ground is daily deteriorating. If we wish to avoid a major catastrophe, it is essential not only that the international humanitarian organizations obtain access to refugees and displaced persons in Eastern and Western Timor, but that they also receive security guarantees. We call on the Indonesian Government to do everything possible to that end. Finally, I pay tribute to the courage and determination of the personnel of the United Nations Mission in East Timor. Luxembourg hopes that conditions conducive to the complete fulfilment of its mandate will soon be restored.”

    1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

46. “The reports that have reached us describe an eruption of violence, massacres of the civilian population and uncontrolled militias sacking the Territory. The Indonesian Government, which had accepted the responsibility of guaranteeing the security of the population and respect for law before and after the popular consultation, has clearly failed to shoulder that responsibility. The situation has spun out of its control and the steps taken have been ineffective. Like many other delegations that have spoken today in this Chamber, we call on the Government of Indonesia to accept without delay the offer that has been made to help it to comply with the commitments it has undertaken and to give its consent to the dispatch of an international force under United Nations auspices.”

    1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

47. “Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): First of all, I should like to stress that Luxembourg fully supports the statement made this morning by the Presidency of the European Union. Barely a week ago, we met here to hear the Secretary-General announce the results of the popular consultation held on 30 August under the auspices of the United Nations in East Timor. We were filled with hope that, after 20 years of conflict, the people of East Timor would finally be able to determine their own future. We were confident that, in accordance with the Agreements signed, the Government of Indonesia would assume its responsibilities, maintain order and security in East Timor and thus allow the freely expressed will of the East Timorese people to be translated into reality. Those hopes have been dashed in recent days.”

    1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

48. “The future of the peace process depends basically on the Angolan Government and UNITA, both of which must refrain from any action liable to lead to a resumption of the fighting. As the situation now stands, the international community looks above all to UNITA to honour in a credible and unconditional manner the basic obligations entailed by the Lusaka Protocol. The European Union wishes lastly to pay tribute to the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Maitre Blondin Beye, and to the three observer States for their efforts to bring about a lasting peace in Angola.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

49. “In this connection, the European Union shares the Secretary-General's view that a meeting between President Dos Santos and Mr. Savimbi would help significantly to improve the political atmosphere and advance the process of national reconciliation. Over the last few years, the European Union has provided substantial resources to help the Angolan people achieve lasting peace, national reconciliation and Angola's economic recovery. We are particularly alarmed at the attacks on personnel of the United Nations and of international non-governmental organizations. It is imperative that the freedom of movement, safety and security of international personnel, their programmes and their institutions be ensured.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

50. “The European Union urgently appeals to UNITA's leadership to take advantage of the grace period before the imposition of stringent measures, as provided for in the resolution before the Council, to supply in full the requisite information on its military personnel, to demobilize all forces, to restore State administration throughout the country and to transform radio VORGAN into a non-partisan station. Should UNITA fail to fulfil its commitments, the measures decided on by the Security Council will have to be enforced and fully verified. In view of the security situation, the European Union also endorses the Secretary-General's proposal that the withdrawal of United Nations military units in Angola be further delayed and up to 2,650 military personnel left in the country in order to ensure the completion of the demobilization process.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source