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lines on the record: 335
first: 1997-01-10
most recent: 1999-03-19
sittings or episodes: 55
sources: un-security-council

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“First, it would address the immediate political and security problems inherent in the conflict, and, secondly, it would incorporate a carefully calibrated incentive package which would anticipate a post- conflict peace-building period in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is in that context that we view the French proposal for an international conference on peace, stability and socio-economic development in the Great Lakes region as a positive and constructive move. Given this background, Kenya would be very interested to know how the Security Council intends to proceed in addressing the complexities of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987Resumption1 (1999) · source
“The Security Council cannot afford to abdicate its Charter-based primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, including in Africa. To leave the burden of enforcing a peace agreement on a purely regional force with no international component cannot, and indeed should not, be tested in a complex dispute such as the one prevailing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. When Kenya was a member of the Security Council, we argued that a suitable concept of operations for a peacekeeping force should be designed. We believe that the time has come for this idea to be taken to its logical conclusion. In this regard, we encourage a holistic approach in addressing the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Such a holistic approach would, as we see it, simultaneously do two things.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987Resumption1 (1999) · source
“We hope that the great effort already expended on this initiative will soon bear some fruit in the form of a lasting, peaceful solution. Kenya strongly supports this initiative and would encourage more concrete support from the international community. As a complement to these regional efforts, Kenya would also like to see more active involvement by the international community, and in particular by the United Nations. In this context, we have always felt that this is another situation where the personal involvement of the Secretary-General could have borne some fruit. However, we are also sensitive to the ramifications of this kind of involvement and would welcome any proposals the Secretary-General might offer in that regard.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987Resumption1 (1999) · source
“We urgently call on all the parties involved in this painful conflict to re-commit themselves to a peaceful solution and to work unreservedly towards that goal. In this regard, we are greatly encouraged by African regional efforts dedicated to resolving this conflict, chaired by His Excellency President Chiluba of Zambia and involving President Chissano of Mozambique and President Mkapa of Tanzania. From our information, we can see that this regional initiative has achieved some progress. This includes agreement in principle on: a ceasefire; withdrawal of forces; the establishment of a neutral force to monitor the agreement; and discussions among all Congolese parties. We now await substantive progress in negotiations on the modalities of implementation.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987Resumption1 (1999) · source
“They offered the following points as a basis for facilitating a speedy resolution: first, the immediate cessation of hostilities; secondly, the immediate holding of negotiations leading to a ceasefire agreement and a troop withdrawal; thirdly, the adoption of measures to address the security concerns of neighbouring States; fourthly, initiation of an all-inclusive political dialogue including the protection of marginalized groups; and, finally, the deployment of a neutral international peacekeeping force under the auspices of the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity. Those points are as valid today as they were in October of last year; it is in their realization that a lasting solution to the crisis lies. Kenya firmly believes in respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987Resumption1 (1999) · source
“It is worth noting that during the early stages of the renewed conflict, President Moi had, on many occasions during regional efforts to resolve the problems of the region, expressed the fear that the problems underlying the 1996-1997 crisis in the Great Lakes region had not been properly addressed; he feared that the crisis would recur. It is unfortunate to note that this has come to pass, and, as the leaders observed during their October meeting, the conflict has already adversely affected their countries. Some of these effects are an influx of refugees, the displacement of populations, political insecurity and a decline in economic activities. The leaders underscored the urgent need for the international community comprehensively to address the situation obtaining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987Resumption1 (1999) · source
“For many months now, the situation has remained in a stalemate despite concerted regional and bilateral diplomatic efforts. We are convinced that the international community needs to be more involved and needs to stop the conflict from escalating even further. The conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has the potential to engulf the eastern, central and southern subregions of Africa, with the attendant implications for the whole of the African region, and indeed beyond. Aware of this fact, and at the invitation of my President, His Excellency Daniel arap Moi, the three leaders of the East African Cooperation group, comprising President Moi of Kenya, His Excellency President Mkapa of Tanzania and His Excellency President Museveni of Uganda, met last October in Nairobi to try and address the situation.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987Resumption1 (1999) · source
“Allow me first to congratulate you, Ambassador Qin Huasun, on the excellent manner in which you have been presiding over the work of the Security Council this month. Having worked with you in the Council, I am keenly aware of your dedication to African issues, which motivated you and the Council to organize this open meeting on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Allow me also to congratulate your predecessor, my colleague Ambassador Fowler of Canada, on the commendable way in which he conducted the affairs of the Council for the month of February. I also have the honour to recognize the presence of the Minister for Human Rights of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, His Excellency Mr. She Okitundu. Kenya remains gravely concerned at the situation that has continued to obtain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987Resumption1 (1999) · source
“The United Nations, we believe, has done a very good job in Sierra Leone under the very able leadership of the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Mr. Okelo, and the men and women of UNOMSIL. They deserve our full support.”
1998-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3957 (1998) · source
“This sort of arrangement has worked quite well in our region of East Africa, and we encourage the parties in Sierra Leone to look at it closely. It is because of the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) that the constitutionally elected Government was re-installed in Sierra Leone. We must all support ECOMOG's efforts on the military side through logistical support and forces. This would strengthen our negotiating voice in the dual-track approach currently envisioned. In brief, because of the reasons that I have advanced, Kenya supports the Secretary-General's recommendation to extend the mandate of UN OMSIL, upon its expiration in January of next year, for a further six months, to July 1999.”
1998-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3957 (1998) · source
“However, for this to succeed we need the full support not only of the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL), but also of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In this regard, we appreciate the Gambia's emerging efforts to broker a peace deal with the rebels. Sierra Leone's relations with its neighbours clearly also needs to be nourished. Ambassador Dahlgren also referred to this point in his briefing. This is why my delegation encourages more frequent meetings of the Mano River Union, as he has said. Indeed, in previous Council meetings, my delegation has suggested that such summit-level meetings could be augmented by a more regular permanent senior officials meeting to deal with petty problems and establish relations that would enhance confidence-building measures.”
1998-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3957 (1998) · source
“I must say that I found that Visit to be important and indeed necessary, not only for myself, but as something that should be done by all chairmen of Security Council sanctions committees. I am therefore very happy to note that Ambassador Dahlgren did visit Sierra Leone, and I hope that in the future other chairmen of the Council's sanctions committees will be able to visit their respective areas. Because of the unending nature of the conflict in Sierra Leone and the immense costs to the civilian population, the dual- track approach as envisaged, combining both military and diplomatic elements, is a most pragmatic venture that my delegation wholeheartedly supports.”
1998-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3957 (1998) · source
“Allow me first to thank you, Mr. President, for arranging this meeting in an open setting. As has been said by the representative of France, we believe that this can only enhance transparency and hopefully increase the Council's effectiveness. My delegation would like to thank Under-Secretary- General Miyet for his introduction of the report of the Secretary-General and, indeed, for his update. We would also like to thank Ambassador Dahlgren of Sweden for the excellent report on his recent visit to Sierra Leone as the Chairman of the Sierra Leone Security Council sanctions Committee, which has nourished our understanding of the actual situation on the ground. I myself recall my visit earlier this year to Angola in my capacity as the Chairman of the Angola Security Council sanctions Committee.”
1998-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3957 (1998) · source
“Any decision taken to force compliance by Iraq with resolutions without the Council's prior authority, in our view, is contrary to the spirit and purpose of those very resolutions, because it also deprived the Council of an opportunity to analyse the reports submitted today and to take a collective decision on them. It is for these reasons, in line with our declared policy on the non-use of force to resolve international disputes, that we regret today's air strikes against Iraq and call for their immediate cessation and a de-escalation of tension, if the Council is to remain seized of this matter and to continue fulfilling its mandate under the United Nations Charter.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3955 (1998) · source
“With regard to the period since then, the report presents a mixed picture and concludes that UNSCOM. did not enjoy full cooperation from Iraq." (ibid.) In our reading of the report, this does not in any way indicate that UNSCOM. suffered a total lack of cooperation, but, on the contrary, indicates that there was a considerable degree of cooperation extended to it. Given these two positions, of IAEA and UNSCOM, the Secretary-General in his wisdom offered three possible options which, in our view, would have moved the process of disarming Iraq forward.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3955 (1998) · source
“7) We regret that the understanding agreed upon then by this Council, and on the basis of which we and many others, on several occasions, joined in a consensus, was not taken into account when the decision to strike Iraq was taken today. We find it even more difficult to understand the reasons for today's attack, given the contents of the two reports and the letter submitted to the Council today. As the Secretary-General observed in his letter submitting the IAEA and UNSCOM. reports, "The report from IAEA states that Iraq 'has provided the necessary level of cooperation to enable the above-enumerated activities to be completed efficiently and effectively'. (5/1998/1172) With respect to UNSCOM, the Secretary-General said, "The report from UNSCOM. includes material that relates to issues prior to 17 November 1998.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3955 (1998) · source
“In our statement on 5 November this year, during consideration of resolution 1205 (1998), my delegation stated, "that the present draft resolution contains nothing that could open the door in any eventuality for any kind of action without the clear and precise authority of the Security Council. In that respect, we are happy to note that the Security Council, in operative paragraph 6 of the draft resolution, 'Decides, in accordance with its primary responsibility under the Charter for the maintenance of international peace and security, to remain actively seized of the matter." "It is, inter alia, on the basis of that understanding that my delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution." (S/PV.3939, p.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3955 (1998) · source
“My delegation is greatly concerned about the current turn of events. It is extremely worrying that while the Council was for the first time discussing the reports submitted to us today by the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) - and it had not concluded its consideration of those reports - a decision to strike Iraq based on the same reports had been taken, and, in fact, the strike seems to have already been under way. As we have repeatedly said in this Council, any decision to take further action against Iraq remains the sole responsibility of the Security Council. We have maintained that position and ensured that it was reflected in our resolutions.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3955 (1998) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation takes this opportunity to commend highly the excellent work done by Ambassador Lakhdar Brahimi, the Secretary-General's Special Envoy; the Acting Head of UNSMA, Mr. James N gobi, who will be leaving the Mission at the end of the year; all the men and women of UNSMA and the other humanitarian agencies in Afghanistan; and Lieutenant Colonel Calo, former Deputy Military Adviser of UNSMA, Nazir Habibi of UNHCR, and Hushim Bashayar of the World Food Programme, who gave their lives for the cause of peace in Afghanistan.”
1998-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3952 (1998) · source
“When Kenya joined in co-sponsoring Security Council resolution 1193 (1998) on 28 August this year, we did so because we believed that the Council had again to convey a clear, unequivocal message to the combatants that the problem in Afghanistan had to be resolved by peaceful means, through negotiations, and not by military means. The resolution before us today sends a similar message and sharpens it to include demands that the Taliban stop providing sanctuary and training for international terrorists and their organizations and that all Afghan factions cooperate with efforts to bring the indicted terrorists to justice. This is why Kenya has joined the consensus on the draft resolution before us and will indeed vote in favour of it.”
1998-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3952 (1998) · source
“On the eve of the commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, my delegation continues to be concerned about the allegations of massive rights violations by all sides in the Afghan conflict. In this regard, my delegation appreciates the Secretary-General's intention to establish a Civil Affairs Unit within UNSMA to "monitor the situation and, through their presence, seek to promote respect for minimum humanitarian standards and deter massive and systematic violations of human rights and humanitarian law in the future" (5/1998/1139, second paragraph).”
1998-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3952 (1998) · source
“Brahimi' s achievements should be built upon in collaboration with the Group of 21 and the six plus two group. Although these additional efforts have not completely come to fruition, we believe that consistent pressure organized under the aegis of the United Nations will eventually give birth to a peaceful solution. Equally important is the continuation of the parallel effort between UNSMA and all United Nations funds and programmes to strengthen their coordination and make it more effective in the context of a post- conflict peace-building effort. In this regard, we commend Japan for organizing and hosting in Tokyo a meeting of the Afghanistan Support Group which just concluded today.”
1998-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3952 (1998) · source
“Therefore, it becomes increasingly difficult for us in the Council to continue backing rhetorical demands for compliance with Security Council resolutions. We join the Secretary-General in appealing to these countries to be more forthright and transparent in their dealings with the United Nations with regard to Afghanistan. My delegation highly values the dedication and diplomatic perseverance that the Secretary-General's Special Envoy, Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, has invested in trying to achieve a peaceful solution to the crisis in Afghanistan. His efforts continue to be beset by divisions on the United Front side and delusions of a complete military victory on the Taliban side. In addition, his efforts to reduce regional tensions have born fruit. We share the Secretary-General's View that Mr.”
1998-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3952 (1998) · source
“Indeed, paragraph 10 of the Secretary- General's latest report (S/ 1998/ 1109) speaks about the "stark examples" of such outside interference. In paragraph 29 of the report, we are also told that the United Front leaders complain bitterly of such external interference, which they consider the main reason for their defeat and the continuation of war. We therefore share the Secretary-General's frustration and disappointment in paragraph 71 of the report that some of the members of the "six plus two" group continue to supply the weapons and other war materiel that fuel the conflict in Afghanistan. We also believe it is hypocritical for such nations to speak of peaceful solutions to the conflict while continuing covert and now overt military support for the Afghan factions.”
1998-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3952 (1998) · source
“Fighting continues unabated, with the overt and covert military and financial support of Member States; diplomatic efforts are at an impasse; the humanitarian crisis has expanded; human rights have not improved; allegations of support for terrorist activities abound; and illegal trafficking in drugs continues unabated. In all our previous interventions regarding the crisis in Afghanistan, we have always stressed that foreign involvement in the Afghan quagmire was the main cause of the continuation of the conflict. This reality has been highlighted on several occasions: by the Secretary-General in his reports to us, by the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan (UNSMA), by Mr. Brahimi and through independent reporting. It is clear that this interference has not changed at all.”
1998-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3952 (1998) · source
“On 28 August 1998, when we last discussed the situation in Afghanistan in a formal meeting, my delegation expressed its deep disappointment at the stalemate in the peace process and the determination by the Taliban, in particular, to resolve the crisis in Afghanistan by military means. The Council's repeated calls for restraint and diplomacy, as well as appeals to stop all foreign involvement, in the form of overt military and financial support, have fallen on deaf ears. The Secretary-General's current report on the situation in Afghanistan crystallizes these concerns and disappointments.”
1998-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3952 (1998) · source
“In conclusion, we also hope that the energy with which we continue to promote the Council's attention and focus on Haiti through MIPONUH will also find expression when appropriate peacekeeping and peace-building mechanisms are sought to address the problems in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and indeed other African problems.”
1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source
“My delegation supports the Secretary-General's recommendation for a one-year extension of MIPONUH. We need to put in place a different mechanism that enables a solid transition into peace-building activities organized around UNDP. Because this issue continues to entrench itself as an internal problem, we support the intention expressed in operative paragraph 11 of the draft resolution requesting the Secretary-General to make recommendations on a viable transition to other forms of assistance to Haiti. My delegation will therefore vote in favour of the draft resolution.”
1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source
“We think that the structure now in place, as spelt out in paragraphs 23 to 25 of the Secretary-General's report, and organized around the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is quite appropriate. We agree with the assessment of the Secretary-General that Haiti indeed affords an excellent example of United Nations agencies working effectively and economically together. We may need to explore further how to really entrench this good work. The road map for this approach, we believe, is adequately drawn with this draft resolution, which appropriately stresses the linkage between peace and development and affirms that future international assistance should be considered through United Nations specialized agencies and programmes, in particular UNDP as well as other international and regional organizations and all States.”
1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source
“We recognize that the situation in Haiti is complex and realize that international attention is critical to its survival. Continued international engagement by all is therefore essential. In this regard, may I warmly commend the Friends group - comprising Argentina, Canada, Chile, France, the United States and Venezuela - for continuing to provide solid assistance to the people and Government of Haiti. However, this attention may now need to focus more and more on development activities. We felt it appropriate last year that a transition from peacekeeping to a policing focus was necessary. There is a need now to switch mechanisms of engagement and of assisting Haiti from a policing mode to one which focuses more on peace-building.”
1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source
“We therefore endorse the strong appeal, in operative paragraph 6 of the draft before us, urging the authorities and political leaders in Haiti to fulfil their responsibilities and to negotiate urgently an end to the crisis in a spirit of tolerance and compromise. There is no doubt in our minds that this is the key that will unlock the door to the solution to the crisis, and it is therefore also appropriate that this draft resolution correctly apportions the ultimate responsibility for national reconciliation and the reconstruction of Haiti to the Haitians themselves. We have tried very hard to analyse the crisis in Haiti in terms of international peace and security, but find ourselves discussing what increasingly appears to be the internal political, economic and social situation of Haiti.”
1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source
“The United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH) continues to do a good job in Haiti. The Haitian National Police, which it assists, also continues to make progress despite several problems which we hope will ultimately be resolved. However, the situation in Haiti is marked by the crippling political institutional crisis that is symbolized by the absence of a Prime Minister for more than a year. We therefore share the Secretary-General's assessment, in his latest report on the work of the Civilian Police Mission in Haiti, that the consolidation of democracy continues to be hampered by this reality. This is the core of the problem.”
1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source
“I hope that all those who have a role to play in addressing this important problem will begin to implement the recommendations contained in that report, which I thought were very appropriate and relevant to the problem we are dealing with today.”
1998-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3942 (1998) · source
“In this regard, I would like to acknowledge UNHCR for its ongoing programmes aimed at assisting host countries such as Kenya and Tanzania, as we have heard from the High Commissioner. With regard to the presence of armed elements in refugee camps, my delegation would like to inquire of Mrs. Ogata what measures are being taken, first, to ensure the protection of bona fide refugees; and secondly, to ensure that assistance meant for bona fide refugees benefits them and not armed elements? Finally, to conclude, I think it is worth recalling today the open debate the Council convened in September on protection for humanitarian assistance to refugees and others in conflict situations and, indeed, the report of the Secretary-General submitted to the Council for that meeting.”
1998-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3942 (1998) · source
“Turning to my own continent, Africa, given our limited resources, my delegation urges the international community to participate more actively in burden-sharing in areas such as appropriate capacity-building activities, training and advisory services to accelerate the enactment and implementation of legislation relating to refugees. Organizations such as UNHCR, the United Nations Children's Fund, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the International Committee of the Red Cross are faced with enormous challenges in their humanitarian activities. The Security Council can play an important role in helping address these challenges. Based on the experience of lessons learned from recent conflict situations, the Council can provide an important lead in the protection of refugees and others in conflict.”
1998-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3942 (1998) · source
“In these situations, there is a culture of impunity that the international community needs to address, a point that speakers before me have mentioned. Let me cite some specific cases. In the conflict in Kosovo, for example, civilians became the target. As a result, the destruction that the conflict left behind has a great adverse effect on civilians. This is reflected in the estimated cumulative displacement of over 200,000 persons at the height of the conflict. In addition, an estimated 50,000 persons were forced from their homes into the woods and mountains. In addition, humanitarian organizations were not able to deliver assistance to these needy people because of the lack of security brought about by the nature of the conflict.”
1998-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3942 (1998) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this briefing for us to listen to Mrs. Ogata on this very important issue. I also welcome the new format of holding Council consultations in this transparent manner. I wish to register my delegation's support for the invaluable assistance that the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) continues to give to refugees and displaced persons. Today, the nature of conflicts has changed. More and more, we are witnessing innocent civilians and humanitarian personnel becoming the targets of armed conflict, as warring parties seek to deliberately use attacks for political and military objectives. In addition, in recent years we have witnessed the alarming emergence of armed elements in refugee camps.”
1998-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3942 (1998) · source
“In that respect, we are happy to note that the Security Council, in operative paragraph 6 of the draft resolution, "Decides, in accordance with its primary responsibility under the Charter for the maintenance of international peace and security, to remain actively seized of the matter." It is, inter alia, on the basis of that understanding that my delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution. In conclusion, we would once again like to see a resumption of full cooperation between Iraq and the United Nations, and urge Iraq to act quickly and decisively in addressing the current situation.”
1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source
“We are grateful that our concerns regarding the content of the draft resolution were taken on board, including the demand that Iraq rescind its decisions of 31 October and 5 August this year; the reaffirmation of the Council's readiness to take up the comprehensive review; the intention of the Council, as spelt out in operative paragraph 5, to act in accordance with the relevant provisions of resolution 687 (1991) on the duration of the prohibitions; full support for the efforts of the Secretary- General and our confidence in his ability to carry this process forward on the basis of the Memorandum of Understanding; and our understanding that the present draft resolution contains nothing that could open the door in any eventuality for any kind of action without the clear and precise authority of the Security Council.”
1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source
“It is on the basis of the understanding reached therein that a way forward must be forged to facilitate the conclusion of the outstanding issues and de-escalate the tension caused by recent developments.”
1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source
“The draft resolution before us demands that Iraq rescind immediately and unconditionally the decisions taken to suspend cooperation with the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) and to maintain restrictions on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). We are among those who believe that the situation in Iraq will see notable improvement with the commencement of the comprehensive review and are therefore disappointed at the latest turn of events. We expect the Government of Iraq to fulfil its obligations under all relevant Security Council resolutions and to cooperate fully with the IAEA and UNSCOM. on the basis of the Memorandum of Understanding of 23 February 1998.”
1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source
“In this regard, we welcome paragraph 13 of the draft resolution, which, inter alia, urges Member States and others concerned to provide adequate resources for humanitarian assistance in the region. The draft resolution before us today takes a comprehensive approach to the question of Kosovo and addresses the obligations of both parties in the resolution of the conflict. It provides a good basis for a durable solution to the crisis. My delegation will therefore vote in favour of the draft resolution.”
1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source
“It is unfortunate that civilians became the target of conflict in Kosovo. As a result, the destruction that the conflict has left behind has had a great effect on the civilians. This is reflected in the estimated cumulative displacement of over 200,000 persons at the height of the conflict. In addition, about 50,000 persons have been forced from their homes into the woods and mountains. Against this background, it is very unfortunate that the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia have always minimized the extent of the conflict. We would like to commend all the humanitarian organizations that have strived to provide assistance to the people of Kosovo under very difficult circumstances.”
1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source
“The recent developments towards a negotiated solution of the conflict in Kosovo are encouraging. In this regard, Kenya would like to welcome the agreement signed in Belgrade on 16 October this year by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) providing for the OSCE to establish a verification mission in Kosovo. We particularly welcome the undertaking of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to comply with resolutions 1160 (1998) and 1199 (1998). This notwithstanding, my delegation would like to emphasize, as we have on previous occasions, that the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia bears the primary responsibility for the well-being and security of all its citizens.”
1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source
“Against this background, we hope that we can enhance our support of his missions, including through the provision of adequate financial resources, to achieve these objectives. In conclusion, as Sierra Leone begins a new journey in reviving its nation, as it did on 27 April 1961, when it attained its independence, the objective of national reconciliation must always be at the heart of all activities. We are encouraged to note that the Government of Sierra Leone continues to reach out in this regard, and we encourage it to do more, because therein lies the foundation of long-lasting peace and stability for that great nation.”
1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source
“Whereas in earlier days humanitarian agencies would have been focused on issues such as the supply of food and medicine, they are now engaged in complex medical procedures, including the replacement of limbs, as well as providing psychological assistance to address the traumatic effects of atrocities committed against innocent victims. It is for these reasons that we welcome the efforts of the Government of Sierra Leone to coordinate an effective national response to the needs of children affected by armed conflict. We are happy to note that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children in Armed Conflict, Ambassador Olara Otunnu, intends to make Sierra Leone one of the pilot projects for a more concerted response to the needs of children in a post- conflict setting.”
1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source
“In this regard, the expression of serious concern contained in the draft resolution meets Kenya's demand that the parties concerned immediately stop these activities, while the draft also reaffirms the obligations of all States to comply strictly with the terms of the arms embargo in place. While it is inappropriate to point fingers at any State, we must urgently appeal to all profiteers to stop this evil trade that is increasing the senseless loss of lives in Sierra Leone. In fact, these arms in the hands of rebels have made the humanitarian problems in Sierra Leone even more complex.”
1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source
“We stand ready, as always, to contribute military officers and civilian police to enable the United Nations to achieve its objective of maintaining international peace and security. We also commend the Secretary-General for convening a high- level conference on Sierra Leone at the end of this month, which we believe will mobilize international support for Sierra Leone as it searches for concrete solutions to its problems in this peace-building process. The military problems posed by the rebels are compounded even further by cross-border arms flows and support to those rebels.”
1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source
“We are therefore happy to note that this draft resolution recognizes, and indeed commends, its positive role and calls on the international community to provide more logistical and financial assistance to assist its efforts. It is encouraging to note that it has been receiving such help from some members of the international community. We know that more can be done. In a period of diminishing resources and fatigue from helping others, this is a truly honourable cause and worth every single penny. Kenya welcomes the establishment of UNOMSIL as a step in the right direction and will continue to support the efforts of Mr. Francis Okelo, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sierra Leone.”
1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source
“In May 1997, Kenya and other members of the international community called on the members of the junta to step down in order to enable Sierra Leone to resume its rightful place among the community of nations. Even after being deposed, these former junta members have refused to lay down their arms and are committing unspeakable atrocities in the north and east of the country. These revenge killings, with no military or strategic value, have got to stop. We demand that they lay down their arms and let Sierra Leoneans return to their lives in peace and harmony. Sierra Leone would not be where it is today without the heroic and superb efforts of ECOMOG.”
1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source