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first: 1997-01-10
most recent: 1999-03-19
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“For example, the fact that there are 3,500 Bosnian refugees in Macedonia while only 252 refugees have gone back to Bosnia and Herzegovina could be an indication of the level of insecurity in that country for returning refugees. We support the Secretary-General in his observation that there is continued need for a long-term commitment by the international community in Macedonia. In this regard, we welcome the macroeconomic programmes being put in place by, among others, the Bretton Woods institutions and the United Nations Development Programme. These progratnrnes are critical for Macedonia's long-term development. In supporting the final, nine-month extension of UNPREDEP's mandate, we have taken into account the fact that the host country itself has requested such an extension. In addition, the active support and.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source
“My delegation welcomes the signing of the joint statement by the leaders of 11 political parties on three major issues, ameng them the country's relations with its neighbours. This is a positive development and is quite encouraging. However, much more remains to be done in order to achieve longnterm peace and stability in Macedonia. Furthermore, peace and stability in Macedonia will continue to depend largely on developments in other parts of the region. The slow progress in the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which has underscored the need for a long-term commitment by the international community in that country, is a case in point. We therefore share the views that developments in the neighbouring countries and the inherent threats they pose to Macedonia. are unpredictable.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source
“In the process, UNPREDEP has promoted conflict resolution among the various political forces and ethnic conununities. UNPREDEP has also endeavoured to reach out to the vulnerable segments of society through institution-building and experience- sharing. As stated in the Secretary- General's report, these initiatives have played an important - role in building confidence between the people of the host country and the mission. Other United Nations missions, present and future, may wish to benefit from this approach, which has proved to be effective in creating a good working environment between the mission and the people of the host country. In this regard, we wish to thank the men and women of UNPREDEP for the commitment and dedication that they have demonstrated in the performance of their duties.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source
“At the outset, let me state that my delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) for a final period of nine months, up to 31 August 1998. Kenya is Security Council 3539111 meeting Fifty-second year 4 December 1997 proud to have been associated with this important mission since its inception in 1995, contributing some of our best military officers as observers. We will continue to support this and other peacekeeping operations around the world. The presence of UNPREDEP in the region has brought about an improvement of the relations between Macedonia and some of its neighbours. Since their deployment five years ago, UNPREDEP personnel have worked hard to prevent the spillover into Macedonia of conflicts occurring elsewhere in the region.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source
“Cognizant of the fact that the ultimate responsibility for Haiti lies in Haitian hands, my delegation warmly commends the men and women of UNTMIH for a job well done, and encourages the Friends of the Secretary- General for Haiti to continue the good work as they try to resolve Haiti's problems, with the help of Mr. Enrique ter Horst, the Secretary-General's hard-working Special Representative.”
1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source
“It is also because of the necessity of establishing credible institutions that my delegation wholeheartedly welcomes the Secretary-General's appeal that judicial reform be a priority, firmly entrenched in the knowledge that the rule of law is a fundamental building block of any democratic system. All the above-mentioned issues are addressed specifically or generally in the draft resolution. We also note the proposal in the draft that MIPONUH be a one- year operation, without extension. We support this approach, and my delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution.”
1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source
“We say this fully aware that development is achievable only within a peaceful socio-political environment, a position that in the past has driven and continues to energize Kenya's own regional peacemaking efforts. Haiti's future lies in the evolution of credible, strong institutions. Institutionalizing regular elections within its democratic process is a major step in the right direction. Inter-party negotiations to create a Permanent Electoral Council in a spirit of tolerance and reconciliation, as recently reiterated by the Secretary-General, will greatly facilitate the transition and adequately prepare the Haitian people for legislative and local elections by November 1998.”
1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source
“A consensus by interested parties on the development path the country should take will, hopefully, alleviate the donor fatigue referred to in the Secretary-General's report and enable Haiti to compete more effectively for what is referred to as a diminishing pool of official resources. My delegation is therefore hopeful that in the months prior to the termination of the mandate of the United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH) on 30 November 1998 the international community will focus more on the development side of its relations with Haiti and gradually disengage its security/military/civilian police links with Haiti.”
1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source
“In our last statement on this matter my delegation stressed that only a concerted, wholehearted attack on poverty and a complete focus on development would alleviate Haiti's problems. As a developing country, we know that at the heart of the insecurity problem inside Haiti lies the unyielding weight of poverty and relative lack of improvement in the basic living conditions of the Haitian people. We are therefore happy to note the continued efforts by the international community, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to formulate a long-term development initiative known as "Haiti 2012".”
1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source
“Indeed, as the Secretary-General states in paragraph 39 of his 31 October 1997 report: "the National Police will need international assistance if it is to continue to pursue its own institutional development while meeting the country's increasing security needs". President Rene Preval's letter to the Secretary-General dated 29 October 1997 noted the importance of strengthening the Haitian National Police force. Haiti can count on Kenya's support of this request for a suitable follow-on civilian police mission. This would definitely enhance the training of the police to ensure that: "this institution, indispensable to the establishment of a State truly under the rule of law, can develop in a balanced way, smoothly and quickly". We are indeed hopeful that its establishment next week on 1 December 1997 will achieve this result.”
1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source
“This monumental task is made even more urgent by a worrisome proliferation of weapons and the lack of an adequate police presence in some remote areas of the country, thus resulting in the formation of vigilante groups. It is, therefore, quite commendable that, despite these difficulties, the Haitian National Police has made some noteworthy organizational and operational progress in at least three of the nine departments, as well as instilling discipline in the force. Much progress has been made, but clearly more needs to be done. A transition process troubled by incessant insecurity hinders a solid post-conflict peace- building effort.”
1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source
“When the Kenya delegation supported the transformation of the United Nations Support Mission in Haiti (UNSMIH) into the United Nations Transition Mission in Haiti (UNTMIH) on 30 July 1997, we stressed that the vote was a strong gesture in support of the Haitian people. Today, this support is still undiminished and strong, and Kenya will once again register its support for the Haitian people by joining in the establishment of a United Nations police mission in Haiti to be known as MIPONUH. The evolution of Haiti's political transition process requires that the Haitian National Police receives all the assistance it can get, in order to completely professionalize its structures and operations.”
1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source
“This is the only way in which a democratic, peaceful, economically viable Tajikistan can be built. UNMOT's critical role in ensuring the implementation of the General Agreement is commendable. Finally, my delegation supports the Secretary- General's recommendation to expand UNMOT from 45 to 120 military observers and, in this regard, will support the draft resolution before us. We are happy to note that despite this expansion the cost is actually slightly less than the estimates previously proposed.”
1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source
“There are also solid steps forward in the rehabilitation effort, and the donor pledging conference scheduled to be held at Vienna in the next 11 days should generate resources for the critical post-conflict peace-building phase that my delegation has always viewed as critical in these situations. We also strongly believe that the Commission on National Reconciliation is very important, and we commend its efforts and encourage it to continue with its good work. The security situation, however, is still unsettled. We believe that the joint security unit will help. We hope that those elements in Tajikistan intent on using violence as a means of resolving their differences will reject that approach and work with other parties in rebuilding a peaceful Tajikistan.”
1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source
“Let me at the outset pay tribute to Mr. Gerd Merrem, the Secretary-General's Special Representative, for his outstanding work and leadership, and to the men and women serving with the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT) for the manner in which they have performed their duties under difficult and often dangerous conditions. My delegation finds the Secretary-General's latest report on Tajikistan encouraging. The ceasefire holds. There is concrete progress in the implementation of the General Agreement on political, legal and military issues.”
1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source
“Such a review should provide a degree of hope to the people of Iraq. At the end of the day, they should be able to see light at the end of the tunnel. In the meantime, Iraq, under a comprehensive sanctions regime, must comply with its resulting obligations substantively and in good faith. It is important that we all reject Iraq's decision of 29 October 1997, and Kenya will, therefore, support the draft resolution before us.”
1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source
“The draft resolution before us responding to this new situation is balanced and in our view sends a clear message to Iraq. We see it as an improvement on the initial draft, and it has in the main addressed our concerns. UNSCOM must be allowed to complete its work on the basis of the mandate given to it by the Security Council. We hope that the message will be heard. We are disappointed that, despite the level of cooperation UNSCOM. enjoyed and recorded in its latest comprehensive report [S/ 1997/774], we are confronted with the current level of tension, which must not be allowed to escalate any further. Today we are all united in accepting this draft resolution. What we would like to see, sooner rather than later, is a level of cooperation from Iraq's authorities that will allow the Council to review the sanctions imposed on Iraq.”
1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source
“First of all, we would like to state that we find Iraq's decision to expel United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) personnel of one nationality totally unacceptable. Iraq must rescind that decision. Immense efforts have been made by many to resolve this crisis, but to no avail. In this regard, my delegation warmly commends the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, for his tremendous efforts, including his decision to send three special envoys to Baghdad in an attempt to defuse the situation. We feel that this was a timely and right decision that falls squarely within his mandate as Secretary-General. We, too, in this Council have an obligation to ensure that the situation gets our full attention and does not deteriorate further.”
1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source
“They are targeted and, in our View, well calibrated, taking into important account the humanitarian considerations of the innocent civilians of Sierra Leone. We are obviously concerned about the added impact of these sanctions, but we believe that this is a necessary and well thought-out push by the international community to dislodge the illegal junta in Freetown. For all these reasons, Kenya will vote in favour of the draft resolution. We thank all those within this Council who have worked tirelessly in ensuring this outcome and call upon the entire international community faithfully to implement the decisions of this draft resolution. Our resolve is firm, our voice united and loud. The junta must go.”
1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source
“When President Kabbah is reinstated in Freetown, we look forward to a speedy and faithful implementation of the Abidjan Agreement in a spirit of reconciliation and goodwill for all the people of Sierra Leone. On our part, we will continue to support this post-conflict peace-building effort with others, hopefully including the vehicle of a group of friends of Sierra Leone, in which we will be willing to participate. Today, the international community, in reaffirming its commitment to democracy, will impose sanctions on the illegal junta. The sanctions come into effect immediately and will be lifted as soon as the junta relinquishes power and President Kabbah's democratic Government is back in its rightful place.”
1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source
“As a country that has consistently employed regional initiatives to resolve regional problems, Kenya believes that the importance of this effort cannot be emphasized enough. This is African self-help, buttressed in a cooperative and solid manner by the international community. We are happy to note that this Council expresses its full support and appreciation for their mediation efforts. ECOWAS cannot assist in the faithful implementation of this decision of the Security Council without solid financial help from the international community. The draft resolution therefore urges all States to provide it with technical and logistical support. Looking ahead, we are confident that this draft resolution will be a useful tool for ECOWAS as it continues in its mediation efforts.”
1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source
“The coup leaders said they wanted to talk but, because of their greed and duplicity, they have equivocated and sought to buy time in order to consolidate their illegal grip on power. They have been insincere and cynical. The illegal junta has even tried to divide the international community. We have stood firm and rejected its cynicism completely. In a statement before the General Assembly yesterday, Kenya's Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Honourable Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, recalled President Tejan Kabbah's appeal for help on October 1, 1997 at that very rostrum. Today, we voice the same plea and unequivocally support the timely regional initiative.”
1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source
“In this regard, Kenya appreciates and strongly supports the Secretary-General's position contained in his letter dated October 7 1997: "At stake is a great issue of principle, namely, that the efforts of the international community for democratic governance, grounded in the rule of law and respect for human rights, shall not be thwarted through illegal coups." [S/1997/776, p.2] The superb efforts currently being exerted by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) through its Committee of Five - Nigeria, its Chairman, Ghana, Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia - were initiated in good faith to try and negotiate a way for the illegal junta peacefully to relinquish power. These efforts have been focused and concerted. Above all, they have been conducted in good faith.”
1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source
“As we speak today, no nation in the world has recognized this regime. In fact, more and more voices are being heard all over the world reaffirming over and over again this united stand against the illegal junta in Freetown. This illegal junta must not enjoy any kind of support.”
1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source
“When the illegal military junta in Freetown forcefully and brutally deposed the democratically elected legal Government of President Alhaji Ahmad Tejan Kabbah on 25 May 1997, Kenya joined the rest of Africa and the world in unequivocally condemning that completely unacceptable act. This condemnation was emphatically stated by the thirty-third summit of the Organization of African Unity held in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 2 to 4 June 1997. We in the Council had already acted in a presidential statement and followed it with even stronger condemnation on 11 July 1997 and 6 August 1997. Africa was saying, and the international community was supporting the clear statement, that military coups overthrowing democratically elected Governments were no longer going to be accepted. No equivocation, no compromise.”
1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source
“Alioune Blondin Beye, the personnel of MONUA and the troika countries for their continued efforts to enhance the Angolan peace process.”
1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source
“UNITA should take into account the enormous resources that the international community has devoted to the peace process in Angola. I should like to point out that in addition to the many Angolan people who have been killed or maimed during the conflict, some international personnel have also lost their lives in their efforts to resolve that conflict. In taking this decision today, we are hopeful that UNITA will take the concern of the international community seriously and abide by the provisions of the Lusaka Protocol so that the measures outlined in the draft resolution will not have to be taken. Finally, my delegation would like to thank the Secretary-General and his Special Representative in Angola, Mr.”
1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source
“This is despite the many appeals by the Security Council in its various pronouncements, in particular resolution 1118 (1997) and the presidential statement of 23 July. The current draft resolution demanding, inter alia, that UNITA implement immediately its obligations under the Lusaka Protocol and outlining the measures that will be put in place if that does not happen is both timely and appropriate. In voting in favour of the draft resolution, Kenya, which has been associated with the peace process in Angola since 1975, wishes to register its disappointment at the current situation in Angola. My delegation believes that the international community is running out of patience and that the time has come to take measures against UNITA for delaying the implementation of its obligations under the peace process.”
1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source
“It is against this background that the international community had looked forward to reasonable progress in the comprehensive implementation of the rehabilitation and economic reconstruction of Angola. In this regard, the extension of State administration, the formation of the Angolan Armed Forces, the integration of UNITA personnel into the National Police, the transformation of UNITA into a political party, the complete demilitarization of UNITA and the transformation of radio VORGAN into a non-partisan station should have been completed by this time. It has now become abundantly clear that UNITA is not willing to meet its obligations in the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, which is the agreed framework for peace in Angola.”
1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source
“The reason behind MONUA was to sustain a level of international presence and encouragement in order to conclude the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol and to consolidate the gains that had been made in the peace process. MONUA was also intended to play a vital role in enhancing confidence and creating the atmosphere of trust that is necessary to pave the way for the democratic consolidation and economic rehabilitation of Angola. In any case, the inauguration of the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation in April 1997 had left us very hopeful that the efforts of the international community were bearing fruit. The creation of MONUA demonstrated the commitment of the international community as well as its optimism that it would see the successful conclusion of the Angolan peace process.”
1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source
“Our last formal meeting on Angola, in June, was characterized by hope and encouragement. Our optimism was captured by the representative of Angola when he remarked: "After a long and difficult path, the Lusaka Protocol has finally entered its final stage. Although much still remains to be done, its positive effects are now so clearly apparent that we feel confident about the future." (S/PV.3795, p. 4) It is with great disappointment, therefore, that my delegation recalls the 3795th meeting of the Security Council, at which it adopted resolution 1118 (1997), which created the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA).”
1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source
“The report states: "This mechanism proved to be a political asset, since all countries shared responsibility for the Committee's decisions, reinforcing cohesion and solidarity." (5/1997/632, para. 17) The Security Council had earlier demonstrated the same degree of cooperation and consensus, considering the speed with which it authorized the mandate - not to mention the non-controversial manner in which that was done. Unfortunately, authorization of such operations in other parts of the world, particularly in Africa, has not enjoyed the kind of speed and cooperation that we observed in the case of Albania. While we accept that all situations are different, it is our sincere hope that the degree of understanding that was evident in the Albanian case will be a guiding principle for such operations and will not remain a unique experience.”
1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source
“In this regard, my delegation calls upon the Albanian people, and in particular the leaders, to build on the progress made so far in order to bring about peace and prosperity in Albania. This will require a high degree of commitment and political will, and we wish them well in this endeavour. Having said that, my delegation would like to underscore the need for international assistance in the reconstruction phase as Albania strives to rebuild its economic, political and social institutions. The deployment of the multinational protection force in Albania was done in a spirit of cooperation and singleness of purpose. It is an example of a successful regional effort, an approach that has recently gained acceptance in conflict resolution in Africa. As mentioned in the final report, the Steering Committee operated by consensus.”
1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source
“The importance of the force in creating a secure environment for the delivery of much-needed humanitarian assistance cannot be overemphasized. In addition to that important role, the force was instrumental in facilitating the holding of reasonably free and fair elections in Albania. Without the force's timely presence, Albania might have engaged in civil strife of untold magnitude. In this regard, my delegation welcomes the commitment by the OSCE to maintain a presence in Albania. While appreciating the positive role that the force has played in bringing about a secure environment, my delegation would like to stress that it is only the Albanian people themselves who can bring about a lasting peace in their country.”
1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source
“My delegation is happy to participate in this debate, which marks the successful completion of the international effort to create secure conditions for the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Albania, as outlined in resolutions 1101 (1997) of 28 March 1997 and 1114 (1997) of 19 June 1997. At the outset, my delegation would like to thank the Member States that contributed to the multinational protection force in Albania. In addition, our appreciation goes to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the European Union and other international organizations providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Albania. In this connection, my delegation would like to pay special tribute to the Government and people of Italy for the pivotal role that country played during the operation.”
1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source
“We believe that MISAB is doing a good job and deserves the support of the Security Council. It is for that reason that we support the present draft resolution and will vote in favour of it. In doing so, we acknowledge the significant contribution that African countries and the Government of France are making in resolving the crisis, and we appeal to the international community to continue to support the initiative. It should be borne in mind that there is an interlinkage between peace and development. We believe that any meaningful international involvement in the Central African Republic should take account of this and should address the situation appropriately.”
1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source
“The draft resolution before us would give MISAB the Security Council's approval for the continued conduct of its mission. We believe that for progress in the resolution of any conflict the parties to that conflict must show a willingness to settle the dispute through peaceful means. We are convinced that the parties in the Central African Republic showed this commitment by signing, on 25 January 1997 a series of documents that are now referred to in the draft resolution before us as the Bangui Agreements. The documents are considered by all parties as a modus vivendi by which they can achieve peace and reconciliation. In this regard, we wish to commend the efforts of President El Hadj Omar Bongo of Gabon. MISAB is trying to observe the implementation of these commitments by the parties - commitments they have freely entered into.”
1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source
“As a result, a regional initiative with the participation of Burkina Faso, Chad, Gabon, Mali, Senegal and Togo was initiated. Today, thanks to the efforts of those countries, an, international force, the Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements (MISAB) is already in the Central African Republic with the objective of restoring peace to that country. It is this regional initiative, which has already been marked by a measure of success, that the present draft resolution must be seen to support, because, after all is said and done, the Security Council has the universal responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. The Security Council has a responsibility to support regional initiatives.”
1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source
“The Central African Republic has been in a situation of armed conflict since the beginning of 1996. This conflict, which began as a military uprising, has had other dimensions of the character of a civil rebellion with intermittent military uprisings. During its duration it has plunged the country into acute political crisis and unprecedented economic catastrophe. It has affected every aspect of civil life in that country and could destabilize the whole region. This situation poses a threat to international peace and security and requires the urgent attention of the Security Council. It is this threat to regional stability that attracted the attention of the Ouagadougou summit in December 1996, at which the Head of State of the Central African Republic requested international intervention.”
1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source
“My delegation commends the Friends of the Secretary- General for Haiti for their untiring efforts, and especially those of the men and women of UNSMIH for their courage and hard work in that country. Finally, my delegation calls on all the Haitian people to work together to rebuild their nation. With turmoil, development will remain as elusive as peace has been. At the end of the day, it is the Haitian people, and especially their leaders, who must propel and navigate their nation towards the future prosperity of all, and in this regard, Kenya can only wish them the greatest success.”
1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source
“My delegation also agrees with the recommendation of the Secretary- General in his report that such a force should not stay in Haiti for too long and that a four-month duration is quite adequate. Kenya believes that peace is a necessary condition for development. The relative insecurity now prevailing in Haiti is largely the result of poverty and lack of improvement in the basic living conditions of the Haitian people. Only a concerted, whole-hearted attack on poverty and a complete focus on sustainable development will alleviate Haiti's problems. In this regard, my delegation is happy to note that the draft resolution recognizes that significant international assistance is indispensable for sustainable development in Haiti.”
1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source
“As Haiti struggles to emerge from its turbulent past into a future of peace and stability, Kenya is optimistic that the historically resilient spirit of the Haitian people will overcome all odds and rebuild that great nation. My delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us. Kenya's vote today is a gesture in support of the Haitian people. We believe that a minimal but continued United Nations presence, to be known as the United Nations Transition Mission in Haiti (UNTMIH), will be useful in consolidating the gains which were made by the Haitians with the help of the outgoing United Nations Support Mission in Haiti (UNSMIH). This will be a neutral force with a clear mandate, and it must be viewed by all Haitians from all walks of life as that and nothing more.”
1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source
“We hope that MONUA will be equally successful. We also wish to pay tribute to the troika of observer States and all others that have remained committed to the peace process. We encourage them to continue to render their support until the end.”
1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source
“My delegation has also noted the attacks of banditry that persist in other parts of the country, especially Benguela and Huila provinces, including the one in which a corporal from the Brazilian battalion of UNAVEM. III was killed on 19 May 1997. We call on the Government and UNITA to cooperate in resolving these security situations. We once again reiterate our earlier appeal for the convening of a meeting between President Dos Santos and Mr. Jonas Savimbi to resolve these and other issues. We continue to believe that the holding of such a meeting - indeed, such meetings - in the future is vital in this formative stage of the peace process. In conclusion, we wish to thank the Secretary-General, his Special Representative, Mr. Alioune Blondin Beye, and the staff of UNAVEM. III for their dedicated service to the cause of peace in Angola.”
1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source
“In recent weeks, the Government has reinforced its troops in the northern provinces of Lunda Norte and Lunda Sul, apparently to control the flow of armed elements infiltrating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. While the Government has the sovereign right to move its troops within its borders, we are concerned that this military activity might affect the fragile balance that maintains the ceasefire. We are also concerned that such military activity will negatively affect the work of international organizations working there, as happened last month when personnel of UNAVEM. III and of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) were denied freedom of movement in the affected areas.”
1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source
“The political aspects include the normalization of State administration throughout the territory, the regularization of the UN ITA radio station into a non-partisan broadcasting facility and the transformation of UNITA into a political party. The military aspects include the demobilization of ex-UNITA combatants and their reintegration into society, the dismantling of illegal checkpoints and the disarmament of the civilian population. My delegation, attaches great importance to the implementation of these tasks in the shortest time possible. We believe that these tasks remain critical to the success of the overall peace process. Their implementation must depend on the political will and commitment of the Angolan leaders. The general security situation in Angola remains worrisome.”
1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source
“III - the largest peacekeeping operation ever - has made important contributions to the peace process in Angola. UNAVEM III has been actively involved in verifying the status of the ceasefire, providing good offices, defusing tensions, enhancing confidence-building, escorting civilian convoys and performing engineering and other essential tasks. Last April, as a result of concerted efforts by many actors, including UNAVEM. III, the Angolan parties agreed to instal the long-awaited Government of Unity and National Reconciliation. Nevertheless, when the mandate of UNAVEM. III expires today, it will leave certain political and military aspects of the peace process uncompleted.”
1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source
“Let me, at the very outset, state that Kenya will fully support the draft resolution before us. We believe that the draft resolution is an important one, for it will establish the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA), the follow-on Mission which will sustain an international presence in that country after the expiry of the current mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III) today. For many years now, the United Nations has played a lead role in the search for peace in Angola, beginning with the first Mission, UNAVEM. I, in 1989. That Mission successfully completed its tasks and helped usher in UNAVEM. II and UNAVEM. III. Kenya is proud to have contributed to the success of these missions by providing personnel, financial contributions and political support. Since its establishment, UNAVEM.”
1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source
“Although we have welcomed the successes that have been evident elsewhere, it is shameful that the most glaring examples of failures of humanitarian action continue to be in Africa. We hope that we can use all the lessons learned to improve and protect international humanitarian assistance to refugees and others in conflict situations.”
1997-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3778 (1997) · source
“In many cases, these organizations are the first on the scene and are well-informed on the atmospherics of the conflicts. Without genuine political good-will, the provision of prompt, appropriate and adequate protection for humanitarian emergencies will continue to evade us. One cannot but wonder what would have happened if the multinational force authorized under Security Council resolution 1080 (1996) had been deployed in Zaire. We are inclined to think that the fate of thousands of refugees could have been different. After all, is it not all about saving lives? In that region, we are still unable to account for over 80,000 lives. In conclusion, our experience with the speed of response to humanitarian emergencies has been very disappointing.”
1997-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3778 (1997) · source