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lines on the record: 86
first: 1996-01-12
most recent: 1997-12-18
sittings or episodes: 18
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“The recent developments in Afghanistan again brought to the attention of the international community the other grave consequences of the conflict, namely the humanitarian situation of the population and the problem of human rights. According to international aid organizations, the takeover of Kabul brought about the exodus of as many as 250,000 residents, who fled to northern areas of the country and to neighbouring Pakistan. In our view, the negative impact of such phenomena on the future of Afghanistan can hardly be overestimated. It is worth noting as well that events of this kind constitute in themselves a destabilizing factor in the overall situation in Afghanistan.”
1996-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3705 (1996) · source
“The lack of normalization in Afghanistan has led to the build-up of tensions, which persist around its perimeter. The events unfolding over the last few weeks in Afghanistan have aroused serious concern in the international community. Military confrontation, as its recent intensification clearly proves, leads nowhere. All warring factions and all political forces in Afghanistan must understand that it is not possible to govern the country without embarking upon a serious political dialogue aimed at national reconciliation. Continued adherence by the parties to military options can only perpetuate the present ordeal and will ultimately threaten the sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity of Afghanistan, with all the ensuing consequences for the whole region.”
1996-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3705 (1996) · source
“They were in agreement that the mandated tasks of that body should include, inter alia, to negotiate and oversee an immediate and durable ceasefire; to create and control a national security force to provide for security throughout the country through various undertakings; and to form an acceptable transitional government. Obviously, for these objectives to be attained, political will for peace among the warring Afghan parties was needed. Unfortunately, over the past six months the warring factions in Afghanistan have not renounced the idea of a military solution to the conflict. On the contrary, there has been no end to their protracted armed struggle, and no progress towards a comprehensive peaceful settlement. The situation has been constantly deteriorating; the prospects for stability are gradually fading.”
1996-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3705 (1996) · source
“This is the second time this year that members of the Security Council have had the opportunity to discuss the situation in Afghanistan and to hear the views of other countries concerned with this extremely difficult issue. Six months ago the participants in the Security Council's open debate on Afghanistan restated their commitment to a negotiated settlement of the Afghan crisis. Many of them underlined the importance of implementing the principles enunciated in General Assembly resolution 50/88 B. In particular, they reaffirmed their support for ongoing United Nations efforts to establish a fully representative and broad-based authoritative council as the most appropriate mechanism leading towards national reconciliation in Afghanistan.”
1996-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3705 (1996) · source
“As a representative of one of the countries at whose initiative the General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, I feel it my duty to restate my full support for efforts aimed at the immediate cease of this inhuman practice.”
1996-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3694 (1996) · source
“We ask them in particular to respect the status of the personnel of the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG), UNOMIL and international organizations and agencies to facilitate the freedom of movement of peace-keepers and ensure an uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian goods. And last but not least, the Liberian leaders and their followers must live up to their obligations resulting from the Agreement at Abuja, including the timetable for implementation of this Agreement. Let me conclude by expressing my appreciation of the initiative of the Permanent Representative of Italy to include in the draft resolution a clause condemning the practice of making children fight and kill.”
1996-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3694 (1996) · source
“We also take note of the declared readiness of the heads of the Liberian armed factions to abide by the agreements they all signed and to allow the country to resolve its problems by political means rather than by resorting to violence, often in its cruellest form. It is our hope that this time the warlords in Liberia will not follow the well-known pattern of breaking their word. The task of rebuilding the structure of the State, of repairing its social fabric and of restoring the peoples' confidence and morale is truly enormous. Nobody but the Liberians themselves is responsible for their future and for achieving peace, security and stability in their country. Liberia is in need of international assistance. We expect the people of that country, and especially their leaders, to create and maintain an assistance-friendly environment.”
1996-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3694 (1996) · source
“On many previous occasions, my delegation has expressed its deep concern about the situation in Liberia, about eruptions of violence directed against innocent civilian populations and about the Liberian leaders being unable to peacefully resolve their conflict. Serious questions concerning future involvement of the international community in Liberia have frequently come to mind. These concerns have not disappeared yet. Nevertheless, the Polish delegation is going to vote in favour of the draft resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) by three months, until the end of November 1996. By doing so we would like to confirm our confidence in and support for the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the decisions they took at Abuja two weeks ago.”
1996-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3694 (1996) · source
“Let me express, as we have on many previous occasions, our deep sympathy and compassion for the people of Burundi, who are paying dearly for their leaders having been, so far, unable to speak one to another. The humanitarian situation in Burundi continues to cause us considerable concern. The parties to the conflict should be aware of their responsibility for the peoples' lives and well-being. This is an important debate. We are convinced that the views expressed in this Chamber will guide us in our search for the best response to the situation in Burundi.”
1996-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3692 (1996) · source
“All political forces in Burundi and all segments of the society have to be given a seat at the negotiating table. May I confirm the support of the Polish delegation for the regional leaders, the Organization of African Unity (OAU), and former President Julius Nyerere, who have already displayed patience and skill in their efforts to facilitate the search for a political solution in Burundi. My delegation also wishes to declare its support for the work of the United States special envoy and that of the special representative of the European Union. We hope that the parties in Burundi will be willing to profit from that form of international assistance. We urge the leaders in Burundi to declare an immediate cease-fire and to put an end to the continuing violence in the country.”
1996-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3692 (1996) · source
“Since the Polish delegation associated itself with the statement made on behalf of the European Union by the representative of Ireland, I would only like to briefly comment on the issues which are of particular importance to my delegation. Like other members of the international community, we too are gravely concerned about the situation in Burundi. The future of that country is at stake, as is the peace and security of the region as a whole. This is a real emergency. The time has come for the Burundi leaders to find their way to peace, democracy and security. We urge them to start immediately meaningful political dialogue. It has to address the very roots of the conflict, which, as the Secretary-General rightly observed in his report, is not susceptible to a military solution.”
1996-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3692 (1996) · source
“The resolution the Security Council has just adopted confirms that the international community expects the Government of Sudan to fully comply with the demands of this Council and of the Organization of African Unity. It is also evidence of this Council's determination in pursuing all possible options to influence the behaviour of those who endanger international peace and security by supporting terrorism. By postponing the decision on the actual entry into force of sanctions, the resolution provides the Government of Sudan with a chance to take the necessary action. We sincerely hope that this chance is not to be lost. With this in mind, the Polish delegation voted in favour of the resolution.”
1996-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3690 (1996) · source
“The Polish delegation stated its position on the issue before us on 31 January 1996 and on 26 April 1996. My country condemns terrorism in all its forms. Having examined very carefully the report of the Secretary-General of 10 July 1996, as well as other relevant documents, we have to concur with the conclusion that the Government of Sudan has failed to comply with the demands contained in resolutions 1044 (1996) and 1054 (1996). We therefore urge that Government to take immediate and effective steps to fulfil its obligations, including measures which would ensure that the persons suspected of committing an attempt on the life of President Mubarak of Egypt are brought to justice, as stipulated in this Council's resolutions and in the documents of the Organization of African Unity.”
1996-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3690 (1996) · source
“Those are the Polish delegation's comments, made in addition to the statement to be delivered on behalf of the European Union, with which Poland associates itself.”
1996-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3689 (1996) · source
“We also share the opinion of those who point out the necessity of making the parties to conflicts follow to the letter the provisions of international law. I refer in particular to the documentation of minefields and the protection of the civilian population. We are discussing a problem which is extremely complex. There is no part of United Nations work that is not affected in one way or another by the mine-infested environment in different regions of the world which urgently need the assistance of the international community. We hope that today's debate will give new momentum to the international efforts aimed at resolving the growing problem of mines, and in particular to its peace-keeping dimension.”
1996-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3689 (1996) · source
“In several ongoing peace-keeping operations demining is already a matter of routine. Polish contingents, among others, are known for having gained considerable expertise in this respect. We are therefore in a position to assess how demining influences the operations' activities. When appropriate and necessary, we should staff peace-keeping operations properly and equip them with technical and financial resources for demining. This in no way releases the parties to the conflict from their responsibility for mine clearance. On the contrary, one might think about making it even clearer by, for instance, including demining clauses in the agreements between the parties to conflict. We are in favour of intensifying the educational efforts of the United Nations and the further development of training and mine-awareness programmes.”
1996-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3689 (1996) · source
“They not only bring unspeakable suffering to people and adversely affect the humanitarian efforts of the international community, they are also directed against post-conflict peace-building and the prospects for rehabilitation of various segments of life in war-stricken countries. Mines could seriously limit the operational potential of United Nations peace-keeping forces leading, at times, to the complete cessation of one or another of their mandated activities. Allow me to address briefly the possible ways of dealing with the problem of mines in the context of peace-keeping operations. First, the Polish delegation believes that while discussing the establishment of new peace-keeping operations or reviewing the mandates of existing ones, we have to take the issue of mines into consideration.”
1996-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3689 (1996) · source
“We have devoted much attention to the problem of mines in its global dimension because of its obvious importance to the issue we are considering today: the peace-keeping context of demining. Mines are indiscriminate by nature. They are designed to make people - military personnel and civilians alike - suffer. The United Nations experience indicates that when it comes to civil wars, to conflicts within States - the environment that prevails in contemporary peace-keeping operations - mines cease to be mere combat tools. They are targeted against civilian populations and are meant to spread terror and hopelessness. Their effects go far beyond the battlefield itself.”
1996-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3689 (1996) · source
“In accordance with the provisions of the resolutions of the General Assembly calling for a moratorium on the export of anti-personnel land-mines, the Government of my country decided to introduce such a measure. The production of mines has been discontinued since the mid-eighties. In approaching the problem of mines, we are greatly encouraged to find ourselves among many other like-minded countries. We favour an integrated approach to this issue. We are pleased to observe that this is the line followed by the United Nations. In the same context, my delegation welcomes the seven-point action programme on anti-personnel mines presented recently by Mr. Klaus Kinkel, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany.”
1996-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3689 (1996) · source
“Allow me to begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for the timely introduction of the issue of demining in the context of peace-keeping operations into the agenda of the Security Council. The problem of mines continues to worry all of us. The efforts to resolve it have not yet produced satisfactory results. I refer in particular to the negotiations on a multilateral agreement concerning the ban on the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel land-mines. Poland is in favour of a resumption of those negotiations. Poland is on the record as supporting an early entry into force of Geneva Protocol II to the Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons.”
1996-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3689 (1996) · source
“In conclusion, let me pay tribute to the Secretary- General for his efforts in assisting the parties on their difficult way towards peace and reconciliation. May I also thank the new Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Gerd Merrem, for what he has achieved since his recent appointment and assure him of our support in his further endeavours. Last, but not least, I would like to express our gratitude to UNMOT personnel and their partners from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Collective Peace-keeping Forces. These are the comments which the Polish delegation had to make in addition to the statement delivered by the delegation of Italy on behalf of the Presidency of the European Union, with which my delegation associated itself.”
1996-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3673 (1996) · source
“Some of these developments are particularly disturbing. Large-scale ongoing fighting has been causing enormous human suffering, loss of life and destruction. According to the Secretary-General, the present situation in Tajikistan is at its worst since the end of the civil war of 1992. The parties to the conflict seem to be untouched by the appeals and requests of the Security Council contained in the two presidential statements on Tajikistan, issued respectively in March and May this year. This is true, for instance, of the parties' dealing with UNMOT, resulting in the restriction of movement of the Mission's personnel and in the lack of adequate security and safety conditions. We expect this situation to improve immediately.”
1996-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3673 (1996) · source
“Our approach to the extension of the mandate of UNMOT is also based on some encouraging, although still weak and inconsistent, signals coming from Tajikistan. I refer to the renewed commitment of the leaders of both parties to a political settlement of the conflict. In this context, we welcome the apparent readiness of the Government and the opposition to resume the inter-Tajik talks. The decision of the Government and the opposition to extend the cease-fire also influenced our position on the resolution, although the parties have yet to prove their sincerity in this respect. This prompts me to make a couple of other remarks. While discussing the proposal of the Secretary-General to extend the mandate of UNMOT, the members of the Security Council made a number of grim observations concerning current developments in Tajikistan.”
1996-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3673 (1996) · source
“May I begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of June. Let me assure you of the full cooperation and support of the Polish delegation. I should also like to pay tribute to Ambassador Qin of China for the excellent manner in which he presided over the Council in the month of May. Our thanks also go to all members of his delegation. The Polish delegation voted in favour of the resolution that the Security Council has just adopted. We are convinced that the continuing presence of the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT) in Tajikistan will contribute to the stabilization of that country and assist the parties in their attempts peacefully to resolve the conflict.”
1996-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3673 (1996) · source
“is still, in our view, an indispensable element for securing as favourable conditions for peaceful developments in Angola as the international community can afford at this crucial juncture. We expect the parties to take full advantage of this, yet further, proof of the United Nations commitment to the peace and prosperity of Angola. We also expect them to respect the UNAVEM. III mandate and to guarantee the security and safety of its personnel, as well as of all the international personnel working in their country. Finally, the Polish delegation supports the idea of holding an open debate on the situation in Angola before the current UNAVEM. III mandate expires, in order to assess the progress made by the parties and to discuss related issues, including the future of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission.”
1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source
“The same seems to be true of another crucial element of the process of stabilization in Angola, namely, the formation of the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation, which should be completed by July. Demining continues to draw our attention. We welcome the progress already made in that respect. The pace of demining, however, has to be accelerated. Any restrictions imposed by UN ITA that hinder that process are totally unacceptable. The Polish delegation believes that the parties concerned still have, as they continue to declare, the will and potential to advance the peace process, and that they - UNITA in the first place - will speed up fulfilment of their obligations. With that in mind, we voted for the resolution the Security Council has just adopted. UNAVEM.”
1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source
“III, the parties in Angola remain well behind their agreed schedule in implementing the Lusaka Protocol, and an overall assessment of the current situation in Angola is far from satisfactory. We are anxious, in particular, about the degree of UNITA's compliance with the obligation to quarter its troops. The large number of desertions from the quartering camps, as well as the condition of weapons handed over to UNAVEM. III, raise serious doubts as to intentions of that party to fulfil its commitments. Another disquieting factor is the lack of final agreement between the two parties on the formation of the Angolan Armed Forces. We concur with the opinion of the Secretary-General that this could affect the peace process as a whole.”
1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source
“Since the Polish delegation associated itself with the statement made by the representative of Italy on behalf of the European Union, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight only some issues which are of particular importance for my delegation. We are encouraged by the parties' willingness to maintain political dialogue, including contacts on the highest level, although, in our opinion, they have to become more frequent. The military situation remains stable and the cease-fire is respected. Those are also positive elements in the present Angolan picture. The rest, however, is not that optimistic. The pace of the peace process is, as the Secretary-General put it, disappointingly slow. With three months having passed after the Security Council decided to extend the mandate of UNAVEM.”
1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source
“On behalf of the Polish delegation, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. May I also pay tribute to your predecessor, Ambassador Somavia of Chile, for the outstanding way in which he conducted the business of the Security Council during the month of April. My delegation thanks the entire delegation of Chile. I wish to thank the Chairman of the delegation of Angola for his intervention this afternoon. We wish to express our gratitude to the Secretary- General for his excellent report on the situation in Angola and on the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III), whose mandate has just been extended.”
1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source
“To conclude, let me also thank the Non-Aligned Caucus for its work with regard to the resolution which has been adopted this evening.”
1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source
“We regret to conclude that resolution 1044 (1996) remains unheeded in what constitutes its main thrust - namely, ensuring that those suspected of the terrorist attempt on the life of President Mubarak are extradited from the Sudan to Ethiopia to stand trial in a court of law, which would demonstrate that the Government of the Sudan is willing to respect the international community's standards in dealing with terrorists. The Polish delegation has voted in favour of the resolution which the Security Council has just adopted. This resolution contains a clear message to all those responsible for allowing justice to be served, as appropriate. The message is that the perpetrators of the acts of terrorism will not go unpunished.”
1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source
“Speaking on the occasion of the Security Council debate concerning resolution 1044 (1996), the Polish delegation expressed its strong position on terrorism. We confirmed, in particular, that the Government of the Republic of Poland condemns terrorism in every form and that there are no circumstances that could possibly justify its use. We also made it clear that the accountability of those who committed the acts of terrorism is a matter of primary importance.”
1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source
“That is why we are in favour of the extension of the mandate, although the situation that I referred to earlier in my statement would warrant a cautious approach in the face of further delays in the peace process. In conclusion, let me extend words of appreciation to the Secretary-General and his envoys to the region for their efforts to resolve the conflict, as well as to the Russian Federation for its assistance as facilitator. Finally, we wish to pay tribute to the personnel of UNOMIG and its Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) partner in the area.”
1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source
“We refer in particular to President Shevardnadze's comments on the constitutional arrangements in Georgia in his inaugural address. The humanitarian situation in the conflict area is of particular concern for the delegation of Poland. We regret the lack of positive changes in this regard and call upon all the parties concerned to alleviate the situation - and not just on a temporary basis - in the first place, by committing themselves to full and unequivocal fulfilment of their obligations. Again, our appeal is addressed in particular to the Abkhaz side, which is expected to better its record with regard to the process of return of refugees and displaced persons, as stipulated in the draft. The United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UN OMIG) continues to be an indispensable element of the situation in Abkhazia.”
1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source
“Moreover, the continuing acts of human rights violations against the Georgian population, and the recent killings strengthen the view that more efforts are needed to achieve a genuine breakthrough in the situation. The political aspects of the normalization continue to determine the chances for progress in all other areas. The picture presented in the Secretary-Generals latest report is rather a bleak one. We sincerely encourage all parties concerned - and especially the Abkhaz side - to do all they can in order to achieve a comprehensive political solution. We believe that last year's presidential and parliamentary elections in Georgia, while greatly contributing to the process of democratic evolution in that country, create a more propitious climate for addressing the outstanding issues in the conflict.”
1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source
“It gives me great pleasure indeed to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January. I would also like to ask Ambassador Lavrov to accept the assurances of my delegation's deep appreciation for the excellent manner in which he presided over the Council in December 1995. The Polish delegation remains concerned over the situation in Abkhazia. It may be concluded, on the basis of the reports of the Secretary-General, including the last one, that the most appropriate words to describe both the substance and the pace of the process of normalization in the area are "deadlock" and "unchanged".”
1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source