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Mejdoub

lines on the record: 281
first: 2001-03-22
most recent: 2002-10-16
sittings or episodes: 34
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“We hope that the work will be completed as soon as possible in the three areas described by Mr. Oshima. We support the holding of consultations at the expert level, and we believe that they should be as broad-based and open as possible. I do have, however, a question to put to Mr. Oshima. Could he give us some indication of the timetable planned for finalizing the initiatives that have been proposed, knowing that the Council will proceed to an evaluation next November? In other words, when do you intend to submit a draft road map and aide- memoire?”
2001-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4424 (2001) · source
“We have seen in some conflicts that as soon as the humanitarian element appears, it helps to resolve problems and to rally people that desire peace with justice and equity. But this meeting is a rather methodological one, aimed at strengthening dialogue between the Council and the Secretariat on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The Security Council is seeking ways to translate agreed principles into specific action, as was suggested just now by Ambassador Mahbubani and several other colleagues, to improve and even change the daily experiences of civilians that suffer the horrors of armed conflict. I have listened with interest to the two statements made by Mr. Oshima and by my colleagues in the Council. It is clear that progress is being made by the Secretariat.”
2001-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4424 (2001) · source
“Mr. Mejdoub (Tunisia) (spoke in French): I would like to thank you, Madam President, for having scheduled this meeting between the Security Council and the Secretariat. We would also like to thank Under- Secretary-General Kenzo Oshima for the excellent briefing he has just given us. I would like to take this opportunity to stress the political aspect of the meetings that you have been organizing in recent days on the human tragedies in the world. Yesterday, we were talking about the situation of children. Today, we are talking about the situation of civilians. The extent of tragedies in conflicts in Africa, the question of refugees and the situation in the Middle East should give rise to more sacrifice and solidarity and to increased interest on the part of the Council.”
2001-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4424 (2001) · source
“In this regard, we attach great importance to the Mechanism's investigations, especially those related to the smuggling of diamonds, which are the crux of the war in Angola and among the major sources of income for rebel movements in Africa in general and in Angola, Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in particular. We express the hope that all interested parties will cooperate with the Monitoring Mechanism so as to shed full light on violations of diamonds sanctions. In conclusion, we support the forthcoming visit of Ambassador Gambari to Angola and encourage him to pursue his efforts to help the Angolans regain the path to peace, stability and reconciliation.”
2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source
“Moreover, we believe that the ongoing conflict in Angola threatens security and stability in southern Africa. Tunisia shares the conviction that there can be no military solution to the conflict. We therefore call once again for the strict and rigorous application of sanctions imposed on UNITA, which we believe to constitute the only means of cutting UNITA's supply lines for arms and other war materiel. Sanctions should be maintained until the peace process becomes irreversible. We emphasize in this context the importance of the investigation work done by the Monitoring Mechanism on Sanctions against UNITA.”
2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source
“We welcome the oft-reiterated commitment of the Angolan Government to the Lusaka Protocol and its initiatives to promote the peace process and to stabilize the situation in the country. We also welcome its intention to organize democratic elections. We invite the international community, the United Nations in particular, to assist in the organization of such elections and to ensure that they take place in the best possible conditions and with the participation of all the grassroots forces of the countries. It is obvious that the Angolan Government has fulfilled its share of responsibility. It is now up to UNITA to respond positively to the outstretched hand of the Angolan Government, to renounce the military option and to cease holding hostage the future of the entire country.”
2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source
“We call on humanitarian agencies, in close cooperation with the Angolan authorities, to pursue their efforts to relieve the suffering of the internally displaced persons. Mr. Jonas Savimbi's UNITA, which refuses to honour its commitments under the Lusaka Protocol and continues to defy the international community and the resolutions of the Security Council, bears full responsibility for the situation. Despite the weakening and shrinking of its military capacities, UNITA is pursuing its guerrilla activities by targeting civilians. This situation is of great concern to my delegation. We strongly condemn such action, which is all the more unacceptable in that Mr. Savimbi's main reason for perpetuating the conflict has nothing to do with serving the cause of peace or the well-being of the Angolan people.”
2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source
“Mr. Mejdoub (Tunisia) (spoke in French): I extend a warm welcome to Mr. Miranda, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Angola, to the Security Council. The Tunisian delegation welcomes the holding of this meeting, which attests to the Council's sustained interest in the question of Angola and to its commitment to settling an armed conflict that, as has been noted, has gone on for more than a quarter of a century, inflicted terrible suffering and loss on the Angolan people and delayed the country's development process. In spite of some improvements, the economic, social and humanitarian situation continues to bear the direct brunt of the conflict. We would refer in particular to the large number of internally displaced persons, especially women and children.”
2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source
“It is a matter of urgency to help the Afghan people to take charge and forge their own destiny. The approaches, measures and arrangements that Ambassador Brahimi has just suggested to the Council can serve as a starting point for a peace process. We must pay very close attention to those proposals. We encourage Ambassador Brahimi in his task of serving as an informed messenger of the international community.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“Brahimi, has strengthened our belief with regard to the best approach to adopt in dealing with the problems of Afghanistan. It is very important at this stage for the "six plus two" group to act in a united and coordinated way and, above all, on an urgent basis, so as to guarantee peace and security for the country and the entire subregion. Despite Afghanistan's slide into chaos in recent years, and the dangerous and destabilizing implications that that has had for the subregion and elsewhere, the international community still has an essential moral duty not to condemn the entire Afghan people for the mistakes of an authority that has been isolated within the country and has made enemies of much of the rest of the world by turning that country into a base camp for an international terrorist network.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“Given recent events, such an approach could revive hope in a country that has been devastated by conflict for many years. The commitment of the United Nations to that process will be necessary, especially in the transition and reconstruction phase. It is essential to emphasize that the participation of the Afghans themselves in this process will be decisive; the international community's role is to help them to implement their own decisions. Mr. Brahimi was right to tell the media that it was time for the Afghans to understand that today - perhaps for the first time ~ they have an opportunity that absolutely must not be wasted. The joint declaration issued by the meeting of the "six plus two" group that was chaired by the Secretary- General, with the participation of Mr.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“In this regard, we call upon the local authorities of the forces of the Northern Alliance to guarantee protection for humanitarian personnel in Mazar-e-Sharif, which is now under their control. In this context, we would like to pay tribute to the ongoing efforts of the United Nations humanitarian agencies and their staff, including local personnel, who are working under dangerous conditions, sometimes at the cost of their own lives, to provide assistance to the Afghan population and to refugees who are trapped on either side of the borders with neighbouring countries. A lasting political solution in Afghanistan will require the establishment of a regime that is representative of all the Afghan people of various ethnic backgrounds.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“We encourage the decision taken by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to send a mission to assess the security situation with regard to sending humanitarian assistance by river from Uzbekistan. In this regard, we would also like to thank the countries of the subregion for mobilizing to help Afghan refugees. We welcome their efforts to provide aid and assistance to the thousands of people who are most vulnerable. It is essential to redeploy United Nations humanitarian personnel within Afghanistan so as to coordinate the humanitarian action. Such dedicated personnel must be provided with the security necessary to enable them effectively to play their role under proper conditions.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“Tunisia is contributing to the achievement of that by providing assistance through the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). However, given the steadily increasing flow of refugees since 11 September - according to UNHCR, the number has reached 135,000 - it is still likely that the gap will steadily increase between the minimum assistance required by the country and the amount actually provided by the United Nations and donor countries. Furthermore, that fear has been emphasized by Mr. Oshima, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs. We are also very concerned about the difficulties related to access and the delivery of assistance, particularly given the arrival of winter, which will close off several transit routes.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“Mary Robinson has emphasized, the unanimous commitment of the international community to eradicate terrorism should not obscure the fact that all action undertaken to that end must be based upon respect for human rights, and should not result in more innocent victims. It is in that spirit that we appeal for the civilian population of Afghanistan to be spared the torment of war and destruction. We again support the appeal of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, that the war be brought to an end as soon as possible. That would mean relief for the coalition, which would have achieved its objectives; for Afghanistan, which could anticipate a settlement; and for international public opinion. International humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan is an absolute priority.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“There is a danger that the situation may deteriorate, given the continuing military operations and the intensification of fighting between the forces inside the country. The situation will become increasingly critical as winter approaches, making it even more difficult to deliver assistance to the civilian population. While we understand the urgent need to fight the scourge of terrorism - now that we have all come together to eradicate it - we must also endeavour to ensure that the military campaign led by the coalition against terrorism does not, in its turn, cause despair and confusion among an impoverished population that for several years has been left to its own devices. As Mrs.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“Mr. Mejdoub (Tunisia) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Jamaica, which holds the presidency, and you, Sir, for having organized this meeting on Afghanistan. I would also like to join previous speakers in thanking Ambassador Lakhdar Brahimi for his briefing. We all agree that his mission is sensitive, but we also know that he merits the trust of the Secretary-General and the international community. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his unflagging interest in the situation in Afghanistan. Today's meeting once more attests to the determination of the Security Council to put an end to the suffering of the innocent Afghan people, who, unfortunately, have for many years been held hostage in their own country.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“Let us also remember that the Sierra Leonean conflict actually has its origins in the Liberian civil war and that history has shown us that the destiny and future of the countries of the region are necessarily shared ones.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“Secondly, the views and proposals of the Economic Community of West African States must be fully taken into account during the Council's consideration of follow-up action to the proposals of the Panel of Experts and the observations and recommendations of the Secretary-General, which we consider extremely relevant. Thirdly, whatever action the Council may take on Liberia, we must make absolutely sure that we do not jeopardize the significant progress made to date on Sierra Leone and thereby worsen the situation in Liberia. Let us remember that the Sierra Leonean conflict will certainly not be resolved through civil war in Liberia.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“This brings us back to the problem of smart sanctions. We can only say once again that in the case of Liberia smart sanctions are not quite as smart as one would like to believe. In concluding, I would like to stress that in our opinion the following parameters should guide our future consideration of sanctions on Liberia. First, consideration of the Panel's many different recommendations must be placed in the context of the multidimensional approach that has been followed by the Council and recommended by the United Nations inter-agency mission dispatched by the Secretary- General to West Africa in March 2001 - in particular, this approach's political component and regional scope.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“In any event, we believe that the Council should refrain from action on the Panel of Experts' various recommendations until it has proceeded, pursuant to paragraph 12 of resolution 1343 (2001), to an evaluation of the implementation of existing sanctions a that is, until the time frame established for the current sanctions regime has expired. The fourth question is how we can ensure that new or existing sanctions are very carefully targeted. The answer seems obvious to us if it is explained as follows: first, we have to avoid imposing sanctions when we know in advance that they will have devastating consequences for the civilian population. I repeat: we have to establish a mechanism for the regular review of the sanctions' impact on the humanitarian and economic situation in the country.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“When we read the Secretary-General's report on this subject and on the very disturbing situation of the Liberian people, we cannot simply ignore the possible devastating impact that any additional sanctions might have on the Liberian people. We believe the Security Council must preserve the credibility of the sanctions regime on Liberia by avoiding any steps that would go beyond the framework for action established in resolution 1343 (2001). I concur on this point with my colleague Ambassador Ouane of Mali. I would like to emphasize again that the Security Council must avoid resorting to purely punitive measures or measures that are not directly related to the objectives established in resolution 1343 (2001).”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“This mechanism would investigate, inter alia, the provenance and origins of these weapons. Let us remember that arms-trafficking is always catastrophic in this type of conflict. Everything possible must be done to put an end to it. The third question is whether new sanctions should be imposed. When considering this question and the recommendations of the Panel of Experts, the case of Iraq, along with all the ongoing debate on that issue, immediately comes to mind. The similarities between the sanctions regimes for the two countries - in the event that the Council starts expanding the regime under discussion - are quite striking in terms of their impact on the population, their complexity and comprehensiveness and the difficulty of monitoring them.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“In this spirit, my delegation endorses the recommendations of the Panel of Experts on the travel ban and on the ban on the travel of Liberian-registered aircraft. I agree with other delegations on this point. As for the question of diamonds, we believe we should call on the bodies involved to provide urgent assistance to the Liberian Government so that a reliable regime for the certification of origin can be set up, following the example of the regime established in Sierra Leone. Steps must also be taken to put an end to the illegal trade in Liberian diamonds. As for the arms embargo, the appropriate response to the violations reported by the Panel of Experts is not, in our opinion, to broaden the arms embargo to all non-State actors in the Mano River countries. Rather, a monitoring mechanism must be established on the ground.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“Given all of those facts, one can only question the validity and viability of what are called targeted sanctions or smart sanctions, whose application in the case of Liberia has shown their flaws. The second question is whether some of the sanctions in place should be changed or adjusted. Here again, the answer is not simple. First, one would have to determine how and why one would change or adjust the sanctions. In our view, there are two basic factors that must be taken into account here. On the one hand, it is necessary to maintain dialogue with Liberia, which has to be an active party in finding a solution to the crisis afflicting the Mano River Union countries. On the other hand, one must maintain and strengthen the momentum that has been achieved in the management of the conflict in Sierra Leone.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“First, one has to remember that whatever support the RUF may have received from the Liberian Government, the rebel movement has always had its own agenda and would have pursued that agenda by whatever means possible, while also recognizing that external support to rebel groups prolongs conflict. Secondly, the Panel of Experts reported a number of sanctions violations. This shows once again that there is a need to set up on the ground a mechanism for monitoring compliance with the sanctions regime. Thirdly, the Secretary-General notes in his report that although sanctions have not had a direct impact on the Liberian population, they have led to a devaluation of the currency and domestic inflation. Even more serious, international assistance to Liberia has dropped significantly during 2001, since sanctions were imposed.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“There is no easy answer to this. The Panel of Experts and the Secretariat agree that the peace process in Sierra Leone has made significant progress - for example, in implementing the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programme - and that this is thanks to a change in attitude by the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), which is attributed to pressure brought to bear by the Liberian Government through the sanctions. If sanctions are indeed responsible for this development, one can only answer Ambassador Mahbubani's question in the affirmative. However, the situation on the ground is not quite so simple.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“Mr. Mejdoub (Tunisia) (spoke in French): Madam President, I would like to congratulate you once again on assuming the presidency of the Council this month. I should also like to pay tribute to your predecessor, our Irish colleague. Today I would like to welcome the Foreign Minister of Liberia. I should also like to join preceding speakers in thanking Ambassador Kishore Mahbubani, Chairman of the sanctions Committee on Liberia; the Panel of Experts; and the Representative of the Secretary-General, all for introducing their respective reports on the matter of sanctions against Liberia. At our consultations on the same matter on 2 November, Ambassador Mahbubani asked us a few very pertinent questions, and my delegation would now like to offer our contribution to this very important debate. First, have sanctions proved effective?”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“We reiterate our appeal that the sensitive question of missing persons and prisoners be settled as quickly as possible. We continue to believe that this is a humanitarian issue with significant social consequences. This issue still causes division and impedes reconciliation between the communities in Kosovo. We encourage the UNMIK/Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Contact Groups to make further efforts to settle this question. Mr. President, Tunisia will gladly support the statement that you will be making at the conclusion of this discussion. I pay a warm tribute to the personnel of UNMIK and to the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Hans Haekkerup, for their excellent work and assure them of Tunisia's full support.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“While we support confidence-building measures for the inhabitants of Kosovo, the economy can act as a powerful catalyst for ethnic reconciliation. We also consider that an autonomous government in Kosovo will be feasible only with a solid economic and financial base that would enable it to manage its own affairs independently. We therefore deem it essential to strengthen Kosovo's intrinsic economic capabilities and to achieve a balanced budget. With regard to the return of refugees and displaced persons, my delegation supports the plan of action adopted by the Joint Committee on Returns of Kosovo Serbs. We hope that all of the inhabitants of Kosovo will return to their homes and join in the new Kosovar social dynamic. We salute the important role that international organizations play in this area.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“In that regard, we express our satisfaction at the establishment of a special team on political violence, whose role will be to coordinate action against any attempt to spread terror as the elections draw closer. We consider it essential that the Serb community take part in the 17 November elections. The participation of all the inhabitants of Kosovo in the elections is the key to the operation's success. In this connection, my delegation attaches the greatest importance to the dialogue of the United Nations Mission with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia authorities, which, in our opinion, could encourage the Serb community in Kosovo to take an even more active part in this process. I concur with what several other delegations have said in this regard. Tunisia attaches particular importance to economic reconstruction.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“It is encouraging to note that the Kosovars of Albanian stock have acknowledged, in their public statements, the role that the Serb community can play in the future of Kosovo. It is essential to be increasingly vigilant as we approach these elections, in order to deal with a worrying security situation as well as with continuing acts of ethnic violence towards minorities. We are confident that the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), together with KFOR and all the protagonists in the field, will be able to contain this violence, so that the parties may freely express their support for a multi-ethnic and multi-faith society.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“Mr. Mejdoub (Tunisia) (spoke in French): First, I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Hans Haekkerup, for his introduction of the Secretary-General's report. The organization of the elections to be held on 17 November is, for all the inhabitants of Kosovo, as well as for the international community as a whole, a decisive stage towards inter-ethnic reconciliation and the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999) to establish provisional self-government representing all communities. I believe that this is the first point that the Council should note. My delegation is pleased that the elections are being prepared in generally satisfactory conditions.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“The same applies to the inter-religious dialogue, whose revitalization the High Representative rightly called for. In conclusion - and I promised that I would be brief- I should like to say that, in spite of all of the successes that have been achieved in various fields, we believe that Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to require solid support from the international community. That support is vital in order to strengthen the entire structure. We reiterate our position that any premature disengagement would bear clear risks for the entire region. It is essential to devise a careful exit strategy for any disengagement, taking into account the overall situation in the Balkans and the capacity of Bosnia and Herzegovina to handle its own affairs.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“It is in this spirit that we welcome the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the two entities that are responsible for the appointment of judges and prosecutors. The fourth point concerns the return of minority communities. This is the true indicator of the success of the entire operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We are pleased that, in the first half of 2001, there has been a sizeable increase in the number of returning minority members. Fifthly, Tunisia attaches particular importance to reform and to the modernization of the educational system, whose ultimate goal is to promote tolerance and inter-ethnic dialogue. We welcome the adoption of a shared strategy for the modernization of education, and we encourage the parties to continue their efforts to fully implement the reform.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In fact, economic growth engenders social well-being, which in turn leads to constructive activities. We believe, therefore, that in rebalancing the budget account should be taken of the social aspect of this question. It is also urgent to seek structural solutions to the problem of unemployment. Indeed, the creation of employment can strengthen social coherence and facilitate ethnic reconciliation. Thirdly, we welcome the positive results achieved in the field of judicial reform. It is vital that the judiciary be independent, impartial and non- discriminatory with respect to the entire Bosnian population. Defendants must be firmly convinced that judges are neutral.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“This is a decisive stage which, because of its nature and its symbolic value, opens the way to ethnic reconciliation and is preparing Bosnia and Herzegovina for a pluralistic and truly democratic political life, with a view to integration in the European process. We also welcome the establishment of a Consultative Partnership Forum that brings together the Office of the High Representative and the Council of Ministers. This forum will be a place for consultation and coordination, with a View to guiding the decision- making process in the direction of the best interests of all of the inhabitants of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Secondly, I turn to economic reform, which plays an important role in ensuring the success of the entire operation undertaken to date by the international community in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Mr. Mejdoub (Tunisia) (spoke in French): I will follow the example of the three speakers who spoke before me earlier this afternoon and be as brief as possible. Tunisia wishes to thank Mr. Petritsch and Mr. Klein for their statements and welcomes the positive developments in the overall situation, which promote inter-ethnic reconciliation and which are laying the foundations for stable, democratic institutions for the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina. There are a few recent and salient points that I should like to raise regarding developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina that we feel are of particular importance. The first point is the adoption of the election law.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“No civilization condones, and no cause whatever can justify, the odious crime perpetrated in three cities of this country on Tuesday, 11 September, just as the United Nations was preparing to ring the Peace Bell for the new millennium commencing this year. Taking place on the very day of the opening of the General Assembly, this brutal and malicious attack is both an outrage and a challenge to the entire international community. We therefore condemn in the most forceful way the authors of this tragedy, both the perpetrators themselves and those who ordered it. It is time for all societies of the international community to root out this madness and to cooperate on both preventing and combating terrorism and organized crime. In the light of dreadful events such as this, if we want to succeed, we must act together.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“Mr. Mejdoub (Tunisia) (spoke in French): Allow me first of all, on this tragic day, to express my country's deep sympathies to the United States, an old friend of Tunisia's for over 200 years. President Ben Ali has conveyed his condolences to President Bush and has stated Tunisia's categorical condemnation of these acts. We extend our compassion and solidarity to Ambassador Jim Cunningham, the delegation of the United States and the grieving American nation. We extend our deepest condolences to the countless families that are being so sorely tested at this time. We share their deep emotion and grief. Yesterday's tragedy is an unacceptable crime, one which has afflicted innocent people.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“My country, which participated in United Nations peacekeeping efforts in the Congo a generation ago, is today contributing to MONUC with a guard unit and with military observers, who are there to help the parties achieve peace. We hope that the dialogue that has begun among the heads of State of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and Uganda will continue and develop, to make it possible to speed the implementation of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement and to promote peace, security, stability and cooperation in the region. The advent of peace and of a solution to the problems of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will be a positive turning point for the entire continent of Africa.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“We expect the withdrawal of foreign forces from the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to be effective, rapid and complete; that would make it possible to restore the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We also expect the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation or resettlement of armed groups to take place without delay. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a vast country with enormous potential. Its present problems can be overcome with continued political will among the Congolese themselves and among their neighbours. The international community can provide very effective assistance.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“Here, the convening, under United Nations and Organization of African Unity auspices, of an international conference on peace, security and development in the Great Lakes region could help lay the foundation for peaceful coexistence, good- neighbourliness, cooperation and development in the interests of all the peoples of the region. In this period of transition between the second and third phases of MONUC deployment, there have been some positive developments, which we must support. During the third phase, MONUC will have to shoulder important new duties and, to do this, will need substantial resources.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“The Security Council mission to the Great Lakes region had noted a strong desire on the part of the Congolese people to bring about peace and national reconciliation and to achieve development. The international community is called upon to assist them, inter alia, through initiatives accompanying the return of peace, including support for the country's economic recovery. We believe also that the United Nations must begin to prepare for the reconstruction phase, which would be a manifestation of the peace dividend for the Congolese people. It has long been stressed that the close links among the problems afflicting the Great Lakes region demand a comprehensive regional conception of peace and security.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“In this regard, we welcome the considerable efforts made by humanitarian agencies, in cooperation with MONUC, to relieve the suffering of the people affected, and we call upon all of the parties to facilitate and to support those efforts. The Panel of Experts on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and Other Forms of Wealth in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will continue its investigations in order to submit an annex to its report, as requested by the Security Council. In this connection, we recall the importance of putting an end to the illegal exploitation of the natural resources and other forms of wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and we call upon all parties concerned to fully cooperate with the Panel of Experts.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“MONUC must therefore have the necessary resources at its disposal to fully play the role that is expected of it. Another important element of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement is the inter-Congolese dialogue. We appreciate the efforts made by Mr. Masire and his colleagues, and we hope that the dialogue will begin as soon as possible and in the best possible conditions, which will allow the Congolese people to devote themselves to the future of their country without any foreign interference. The humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in the eastern part of the country, remains a source of deep concern and requires massive aid on the part of the international community.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“We are pleased with the results of the meeting that took place, in parallel with the Organization of African Unity (OAU) Summit at Lusaka, between Presidents Kabila and Kagame, at the initiative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, and we encourage the continuation of this dialogue. We believe that the outcome of that meeting requires urgent follow-up as well as the joint efforts of all of the actors involved. The process of the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation or resettlement of armed groups is among the most important elements of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement, and the achievement of peace and security in the subregion is strongly contingent upon it. We must seize the opportunity that presents itself today.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“As has been repeatedly stressed, including during the discussions between the Security Council mission and the parties, Kisangani has a symbolic value. While the responsibility for the consolidation of progress in the peace process lies primarily with the parties themselves, the United Nations and in particular the Security Council also have an important role to play in assisting and encouraging the parties to move forward and also in continuing to support the efforts of MONUC. The information we have received on the resumption of the activities of armed groups in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a source of deep concern and requires particular attention.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“We must therefore call once again on the parties to finalize and implement the plans for the orderly withdrawal of all of the foreign forces from the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as the plans for the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation or resettlement of armed groups. The Council has been concerned in recent days by the lack of cooperation on the part of the Rassemblement Congolais pour la democratic (RCD) with MONUC. We call upon the RCD once again to make the necessary efforts and fully to cooperate with MONUC. Furthermore, we would recall the need for the urgent demilitarization of the town of Kisangani, as required by the Security Council in its resolution 1304 (2000).”
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“However, they also pointed out that that progress is fragile, that the point of no return has not yet been reached and that there are still obstacles to be overcome. The Mission sent by the Security Council to the Great Lakes region had concluded that the momentum gained could easily be lost and that therefore every effort needed to be made to maintain the dynamic of peace and to make it irreversible. Indeed, the primary responsibility in that respect lies with the parties themselves. They must abide by their commitments under the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement, the Kampala plan and the Harare sub-plans on the disengagement and redeployment of forces and to comply with the resolutions of the Security Council.”
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