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1. “Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council notes with appreciation the report of the Secretary-General of 7 July 1994 (S/1994/803) on the United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ). It commends the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the personnel of ONUMOZ for their efforts in support of the implementation of the General Peace Agreement for Mozambique. They continue to have the full backing of the Council. "The Security Council welcomes the significant progress made in the implementation of the General Peace Agreement, in particular in the electoral sphere, but remains concerned at continuing delays in the implementation of some major aspects of the Agreement.”

   1994-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3406 (1994) · source

2. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Mozambique, document S/1994/803. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1994/806, containing the text of a letter dated 7 July 1994 from the Permanent Representative of Mozambique to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General.”

   1994-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3406 (1994) · source

3. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Mozambique, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and tule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Afonso (Mozambique) took a place at the Council table.”

   1994-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3406 (1994) · source

4. “It will keep the matter under close review; "Urges also Member States, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations to mobilize all available resources in order urgently to provide humanitarian assistance to the civilian population in distress; "Calls upon Member States to provide the necessary contributions in order to ensure the deployment of the expanded UNAMIR in the immediate future. "The Security Council is determined to follow very closely the development of the situation in Rwanda and remains actively seized of the matter". This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1994/34. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 6.45 p.m.”

   1994-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3405 (1994) · source

5. “"In the light of this grave situation, the Security Council: "Demands an immediate and unconditional cease-fire and invites the parties to report to the ForceCommander of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Rwanda (UNAMIR) on their actions in this respect; "Urges the resumption of the political process in the framework of the Arusha Peace Agreement and calls upon the countries of the region, the Secretary-General, his Special Representative and the Organization of African Unity (OAU) to contribute actively to it; "Reaffirms the humanitarian nature of the secure area in the south-west of Rwanda and demands that all concerned fully respect this.”

   1994-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3405 (1994) · source

6. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council is meeting in response to the request contained in a letter dated 14 July 1994 from the Charge d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of France to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/1994/823. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council is alarmed by the continuation of fighting in Rwanda, which is causing a massive exodus of the population. This situation may lead very quickly to a further humanitarian disaster and endanger the stability of the region, since the flow of these refugees is seriously affecting the neighbouring countries.”

   1994-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3405 (1994) · source

7. “The report should also provide options for the size and mandate of UNOMIL that reflect the outcome of the meeting and the progress in implementing the disarmament plan. "The Council will remain actively seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1994/33. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 1.15 p.m.”

   1994-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3404 (1994) · source

8. “"The Council expresses concern at problems encountered by the LNTG in extending its authority outside the Monrovia area, and requests the Secretary-General to explore, in consultation with ECOWAS, whether there are any steps which might be taken to facilitate LNTG's efforts in this regard. "The Council urges ECOWAS to continue its efforts to help the Liberian parties make substantial progress towards a political settlement in the country. "The Council requests the Secretary-General to report on the situation in Liberia by 2 September 1994 and to consider in that report whether the meeting on disarmament has resulted in a realistic plan for disarmament and whether implementation of such a plan has begun.”

   1994-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3404 (1994) · source

9. “The Council calls on all Member States urgently to consider providing financial or material support either through the United Nations trust fund or on a bilateral basis to enable ECOMOG to fulfil its responsibilities in accordance with the Cotonou Agreement. "The Council commends the Secretary-General for the priority given to reporting on violations of international humanitarian law and other atrocities and encourages continued attention to these aspects of the situation in Liberia. "The Council requests the Secretary-General to ensure that all information on cease-fire and arms embargo violations obtained by UNOMIL, in pursuit of its mandate, is made promptly available to the Security Council and publicized more widely as appropriate.”

   1994-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3404 (1994) · source

10. “"The Council commends the positive role of ECOWAS in its continued efforts to facilitate peace and security in Liberia, including through the provision of ECOMOG troops. It welcomes the continued close cooperation between ECOMOG and UNOMIL. "The Council also commends other African States that have provided troops to ECOMOG and those Member States that have contributed to the trust fund established pursuant to paragraph 6 of resolution 866 (1993) or provided other assistance in support of the troops. However, the Council expresses its concern that sufficient financial and other support for the ECOMOG troops has not yet been forthcoming despite the importance of their continued presence in the Liberian peace process.”

    1994-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3404 (1994) · source

11. “The Council condemns all those who initiate fighting and who violate international humanitarian law. "The Council strongly deplores attacks on and the abduction and harassment of United Nations and ECOWAS Cease-fire Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) personnel in Liberia, as well as looting of United Nations and ECOMOG property. It demands that such hostile acts cease forthwith. "The Council urges the Liberian parties to take all necessary measures to ensure the security and safety of UNOMIL and ECOMOG personnel, as well as of the personnel involved in relief operations, and strictly to abide by the applicable rules of international humanitarian law. It demands that all factions in Liberia extend full cooperation to organizations engaged in the delivery of humanitarian assistance.”

    1994-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3404 (1994) · source

12. “The Council considers that the objectives of such a meeting should be to agree on a realistic plan to resume disarmament and to set a target date for its completion. The Council calls on the LNTG to convene the meeting as soon as possible, at the latest by 31 July 1994. The Council stresses the importance it places on the Liberian factions concerned attending such a meeting. "The Council further calls upon all factions in Liberia to demonstrate the resolve and commitment necessary to achieve national reconciliation. "The Council expresses its concern about the increase in military activities being carried out in violation of the general cease-fire and _ the consequent large-scale displacement of persons and atrocities which have been committed throughout the country.”

    1994-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3404 (1994) · source

13. “It underscores that until the disarmament process is substantially accomplished the holding of free and fair elections will not be possible. It reiterates, nevertheless, the need to make urgent preparations to enable the timely holding of free and fair elections. To this end, a substantial acceleration of the disarmament process is essential. It notes that continued delay may have an adverse effect on international participation in the Liberian peace process. "The Council therefore calls on the LNTG, in cooperation with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Organization of African Unity, with the support of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNOMIL as necessary, to convene a meeting of the Liberian factions concerned to address the problems affecting disarmament.”

    1994-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3404 (1994) · source

14. “On the basis of this report, as well as the oral briefing provided by the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Liberia, the Council has carried out a review of the situation in Liberia, including the role played by the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) as called for in resolution 911 (1994). "In this context, the Council notes that, since the interim review in May 1994, there has been limited progress in the peace process and that the Liberian National Transitional Government (LNTG) has been unable to extend its authority effectively outside the Monrovia area. The Council notes further with concern that preparations for national elections have been hampered by the continued fighting and the consequent virtual halt of the disarmament process.”

    1994-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3404 (1994) · source

15. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the fifth progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia, document S/1994/760. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on Liberia dated 24 June 1994 (S/1994/760).”

    1994-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3404 (1994) · source

16. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Liberia in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Bull (Liberia) took a place at the Council table.”

    1994-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3404 (1994) · source

17. “"The Security Council stresses that this latest action by the Haitian military and the illegal de facto regime further reinforces the continued determination of the Security Council to bring about a rapid and definitive solution to this crisis. "The Security Council will remain actively seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1994/32. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 12.55 p.m.”

    1994-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3403 (1994) · source

18. “"The Security Council considers this action a serious escalation in the defiant stance of Haiti's illegal de facto regime towards the international community. "The Security Council condemns this attempt by the illegal de facto regime and the military authorities to avoid appropriate international scrutiny at a time of increasing indiscriminate violence against the civilian population in Haiti. "The Security Council rejects this attempt by the illegal de facto regime and the military authorities to defy the will of the international community. This provocative behaviour directly affects the peace and security of the region. "The Security Council continues to hold the military authorities and the illegal de facto regime individually and collectively responsible for the safety and security of the international presence in Haiti.”

    1994-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3403 (1994) · source

19. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council condemns the decision of the illegal de facto regime and the military leadership in Haiti to expel from the country the joint United Nations/Organization of American States International Civilian Mission (MICIVIH), whose work has the highest approbation of the Council and whose mandate was extended by the United Nations General Assembly on 8 July 1994 (A/RES/48/27 B).”

    1994-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3403 (1994) · source

20. “There are no further speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 11.10 a.m.”

    1994-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3402 (1994) · source

21. “I thank the Foreign Minister of Argentina for his kind words addressed to my country and to me. I shall now suspend the meeting briefly so that I may escort the Prime Minister of the French Republic from the Council Chamber. His Excellency Mr. Edouard Balladur, Prime Minister of the French Republic, was escorted from the Security Council Chamber. The meeting was suspended at 11.05 a.m. and resumed at 11.10 a.m.”

    1994-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3402 (1994) · source

22. “The next speaker is the Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina, His Excellency Mr. Guido Di Tella.”

    1994-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3402 (1994) · source

23. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. The first speaker is the distinguished Prime Minister of the French Republic, His Excellency Mr. Edouard Balladur. I invite His Excellency to make his statement.”

    1994-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3402 (1994) · source

24. “The members of the Security Council have learnt with sadness of the passing of His Excellency Mr. Kim II Sung, President of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. I wish to express, on behalf of the Council, profound condolences to the Government and the people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and to the bereaved family. I now invite the members of the Council to stand and observe a minute of silence. The members of the Council observed a minute of silence. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation concerning Rwanda”

    1994-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3402 (1994) · source

25. “On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Edouard Balladur, the distinguished Prime Minister of the French Republic, and to the distinguished Minister for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Mr. Alain Juppe. On behalf of the Council, I also extend a warm welcome to the distinguished Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of the Republic of Argentina, His Excellency Mr. Guido Di Tella. Tribute to the memory of His Excellency Mr. Kim II Sung, President of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea”

    1994-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3402 (1994) · source

26. “I request the Chief of Protocol to escort the distinguished Prime Minister of the French Republic to his place at the Council table. His Excellency Mr. Edouard Balladur, Prime Minister of the French Republic, was escorted to his place at the Council table.”

    1994-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3402 (1994) · source

27. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/1994/805, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to adopt the draft resolution before it without a vote. Unless I hear any objection, I shall take it that the draft resolution is adopted. There being no objection, the draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 936 (1994). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 4.30 p.m.”

    1994-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3401 (1994) · source

28. “In our view, the resolution sets a necessary precedent and should send a warning signal to all those engaged in systematic violations of human rights and brutalization or suppression of people for whatever ostensible reason and on whatever pretext. 10 I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 5.25 p.m.”

    1994-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3400 (1994) · source

29. “My delegation fully agrees that the issue of human rights should not be exploited to promote political ends. However, at the same time, we are opposed to the practice of using disingenuous and spurious arguments in order to avoid impartial scrutiny into gross and systematic violations of human rights wherever they may exist. The enormity of the scale of human rights violations that have taken place in Rwanda since 6 April 1994 and their barbarity defy explanation. Our decision today to request the Secretary-General to establish an impartial Commission of Experts to examine the information pertaining to the grave violations of international humanitarian law in Rwanda is, therefore, absolutely correct morally, legally and politically.”

    1994-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3400 (1994) · source

30. “In the same statement, and then again in its resolution 918 (1994), the Security Council addressed requests to the Secretary-General relating to the investigation of serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in Rwanda during the present conflict. The Secretary- General himself, in his report of 31 May 1994, referred to the systematic massacres and killings continuing in Rwanda. My Government welcomed the visit to Rwanda by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, as well as the decision of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights to appoint a Special Rapporteur for Rwanda. Thus, in my delegation's view, the resolution the Security Council has just adopted has come at a most opportune moment. Indeed, it represents a logical progression of the pronouncements so far made.”

    1994-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3400 (1994) · source

31. “The Security Council alone has adopted a number of resolutions pertaining to Rwanda over the past 10 weeks. Though a cease-fire and a dialogue between the Rwandese parties aimed at a peaceful resolution of the problem have received the attention which these two elements rightly deserve, by far of the gravest concern has been the systematic killings that have been carried out in that country and the massive humanitarian catastrophe that has been created as a result. On 30 April 1994 the President of the Security Council recalled that persons who instigate or participate in acts of violence are held individually responsible.”

    1994-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3400 (1994) · source

32. “I thank the representative of Argentina for the kind words he addressed to my predecessor and to me. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Pakistan. I should like to begin by placing on record my delegation's appreciation of the skill, the patience and the excellent manner in which His_ Excellency Mr. Salim Bin Mohammed AlI-Khussaiby, the Permanent Representative of Oman, conducted the business of the Security Council last month. Ever since the sad and untimely demise of the Presidents of Rwanda and Burundi in an air crash on 6 April 1994, and the ensuing violence that has engulfed Rwanda, the international community has on many occasions expressed its regrets and concern at the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Rwanda.”

    1994-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3400 (1994) · source

33. “There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 935 (1994). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    1994-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3400 (1994) · source

34. “I thank the representative of France for his very kind words addressed to my predecessor and to me. I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1994/775, in its provisional form. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Djibouti, France, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”

    1994-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3400 (1994) · source

35. “Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    1994-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3400 (1994) · source

36. “The Security Council will now resume its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Rwanda, contained in document S/1994/640. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1994/775 in its provisional form, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Argentina, the Czech Republic, France, New Zealand, Spain, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I should like to announce that the Russian Federation has joined as a sponsor of the draft resolution. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”

    1994-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3400 (1994) · source

37. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of July, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute on behalf of the Council to His Excellency Mr. Salim Bin Mohammed Al-Khussaiby, Permanent Representative of Oman to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of June 1994. I am sure that I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing our deep appreciation to Ambassador Al-Khussaiby for the great diplomatic skill and unfailing courtesy with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation concerning Rwanda Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Rwanda (S/1994/640)”

    1994-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3400 (1994) · source

38. “We express the hope that acceptance and implementation of the package of confidence-building measures, with the agreement of both sides, offers the best possibility at this stage of making progress towards securing a lasting solution to the Cyprus problem.”

    1994-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3390 (1994) · source

39. “Furthermore, we are encouraged to note that on 31 May 1994 the Turkish Cypriot leader conveyed to the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Cyprus acceptance of the agreements reached in Vienna on 11-12 May 1994, provided those ideas were incorporated in the text of the confidence-building measures agreement to be concluded between the two sides. We consider these steps as a manifestation of the political will on the part of the Turkish Cypriot leadership to make progress on the question of confidence-building measures relating to the fenced area of Varosha and Nicosia international airport, as well as an overall political settlement of the problem.”

    1994-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3390 (1994) · source

40. “The political aspects of the problem would be best addressed at the time when the Security Council carries out an in-depth consideration of the Secretary-General's report of 30 May 1994 on_ his Mission of Good Offices in Cyprus, and a further report on the subject which is still awaited. My delegation remains optimistic about the prospects for positive results on the package of confidence-building measures and the Mission of Good Offices by the Secretary General in Cyprus. We are gratified to note that on 20 January 1994 the Turkish Cypriot leadership accepted, in principle, the package of confidence-building measures suggested by the Secretary-General in his report of 1 July 1993.”

    1994-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3390 (1994) · source

41. “My delegation considers the operations of the United Nations Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) indispensable to achieving the objectives set forth by the Security Council. Ever since its creation, UNFICYP has played a vital role in maintaining peace on the island and ensuring a climate conducive to political negotiations between the leadership of two Cypriot communities. We therefore welcome the fact that the mandate of UNFICYP has been extended for a further period ending on 31 December 1994. However, my delegation would have preferred a brief procedural resolution extending the mandate of UNFICYP without going into the substance of political issues at this stage.”

    1994-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3390 (1994) · source

42. “We find the various points made by him compelling, and are in agreement with the recommendations. We are therefore happy that after some discussion the Council has been able to agree to extend the mandate of UNAMIR until 9 December 1994, and my delegation will therefore support the draft resolution which is before us.”

    1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

43. “The only real hope appears to emanate from the cease-fire talks that the Rwandan parties are reported to have resumed. In the prevailing situation, it is imperative that the international community should not flag in its efforts to help restore normal conditions and political life in Rwanda. In this regard, my delegation is particularly grateful to all those States that have so generously offered troops for the refurbished United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda. It is equally important that the logistics and other equipment required for these troops be made available most expeditiously. I should like to place on record the appreciation of my delegation to those countries which have made offers in this context. My delegation is grateful to the Secretary-General for his incisive and frank report on Rwanda.”

    1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

44. “Ibrahim Gambari, the Permanent Representative of Nigeria, conducted the work of the Council, together with his very able staff, during the month of May. My delegation would wish to express its appreciation and warm thanks to the Secretary-General for his excellent report contained in document S/1994/640. We also express our deep appreciation for the splendid work performed by Assistant Secretary-General Iqbal Riza and Major- General Baril during their recent visit to Rwanda. Indeed, it is their findings and recommendations that have provided important inputs for the draft resolution which is now under the consideration of the Council. The last resolution on Rwanda was adopted by the Council almost three weeks ago. During the intervening period, violence has unfortunately continued in that country.”

    1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

45. “Permit me, Sir, to begin by extending to you the sincerest congratulations of my delegation on your assuming the office of the President of the Security Council for the month of June. You come from a country which is not only a neighbour of Pakistan, but with which we have enjoyed fraternal relations throughout history. You yourself, Mr. President, have a very wide circle of friends and admirers in Pakistan, where you served with great distinction and ability as the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman. My delegation is completely at your disposal and will fully cooperate with you in the discharge of your onerous responsibilities. We have been deeply impressed also by the skill and the wisdom with which Mr.”

    1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

46. “May I also take this opportunity to place on record my appreciation and gratitude to all those who facilitated the work of the 421 Committee, as the South Africa Sanctions Committee had come to be known. In this regard, I should like to mention in particular the Secretariat officials who serviced the Committee over so many years with such dedication and diligence. I also wish to thank the delegations concerned for their understanding and cooperation during the few meetings I was privileged to chair. Last but not least, I should like to pay a special tribute to Mr. Minty, whose research and enthusiasm provided the main workload for the Committee.”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source

47. “Compared to this, almost half of South Africa's 30 million blacks were unemployed. There are many other statistical comparisons available to show the chasm that divides the whites and the blacks in South Africa. It is our earnest hope that the new South African leadership will continue to exhibit the same determination, skill and statesmanship in addressing the problems of a unified South Africa as it has done in the transition phase so far. In this endeavour the Government and the people of South Africa need not only the moral and political 30 support of the world at large but also material assistance. We are confident that there will be no dearth of either.”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source

48. “de Klerk, who have contributed the most in bringing their country to the exhilarating sense of national unity which we witnessed so recently. The assumption of the office of President by Mr. Nelson Mandela earlier this month, after the first fully democratic elections last month, indeed signifies a triumph of the human spirit. The new Government of a united, non-racial and democratic South Africa has already settled down to dealing with the colossal tasks that still lie ahead. As a result of almost 350 years of colonialism, exploitation and apartheid, South Africa had for some time been the most unequalled society in the world. According to one estimate, South Africa's whites, who represent 13 per cent of the country's population, owned 86 per cent of its land and more than 90 per cent of its wealth.”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source

49. “As a result of our decision today in the wake of the latest positive developments in South Africa, this Committee has become a part of history. Having served as its Chairman since 1993 my feeling of satisfaction at this moment in the sense of a task well accomplished is more than academic. Today's Security Council resolution also represents another important landmark in the gradual journey of South Africa to join the comity of civilized nations. The transition of South Africa from a society governed by the abhorrent practice of apartheid to a democratic and egalitarian polity has been both tortuous and bloody. It is therefore just and appropriate that we should reiterate our special tribute to the sagacity and vision of the South African leaders, particularly Mr. Nelson Mandela and Mr. F. W.”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source

50. “It is also a happy coincidence that the important decision the Security Council has just formalized through resolution 919 (1994) has been taken during the presidency of Nigeria, a country that has been in the 29 forefront against the struggle against apartheid. In this context, the personal role and_ contribution of Ambassador Gambari as Chairman of the Special Committee against Apartheid has been crucial and is responsible in large measure for the positive elements that led to the passage of resolution 919 (1994). The Security Council Committee established through resolution 421 (1997) to oversee the implementation of the arms embargo imposed against South Africa has been the longest serving sanctions committee of the Council.”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source