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MERIMEE

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first: 1992-01-06
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“These efforts are commensurate with the objective of the settlement: to make it possible for Cambodia to regain civil peace and national unity and to devote fully its energies and talents to building its future. My delegation fully supports the draft resolution now before the members of the Security Council. This text takes into account the requests of. Democratic Kampuchea, without agreeing to certain excessive elements. Furthermore, the draft resolution clearly expresses the Security Council's condemnation of the obstruction resulting from the attitude of the Party of Democratic Kampuchea (PDK). It is therefore a firm and well-balanced text which, IY hove, will receive the unanimous approval of the Council.”
1992-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3099 (1992) · source
“Likewise, UNTAC has taken measures aimed at responding to the concerns of vhe Party of Democratic Kampuchea. Lastly, at the Ministerial Conference on the Recovery and Reconstruction of Cambodia, held in Tokyo on 22 June 1992, informal proposals were put forward to take into account the concerns expressed by the Party of Democratic Kampuchea. None the less, that Party has not softened on a single point of its position. Our Counc. i cannot tolerate that one of the parties should jeopardize, by its obstructive attitude, the success of the overall operation. I wish to add that we need to bear in mind that the operation undertaken by the United Nations is unprecedented in terms of the magnitude of the human, material and financial re.ources the international community is committing to it.”
1992-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3099 (1992) · source
“In signing them, all @ parties committed themeslves to anniving tham without razervation. No party can arrogate to itself, midway thorugh the implementation of the Agreements, the right to interrupt their implementation. The dialogue between the Supreme National Council (SNC) and UNTAC should make it possibie to overcome the difficulties inherent in the complex process of addressing the grievances of one Party or another when those grievances are well-founded. This is the approach that was taken by the Special Representative, as well as by the Ambassadors in Phnom-Penh. he report of the Secretary-General shows us that all opportunities for dialogue with the Party of Democratic Kampuchea have been pursued. Thus, Mr. Akashi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, fraquently met with the leaders of the Party in question.”
1992-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3099 (1992) · source
“In this regard, the report of the Secretary-General tells us, inter alia, that that Party refuses to canton its forces, that it does not allow UNTAC free and unrestricted access to the areas placed under its control and that it is not prepared to refrain from further violations of the cease-fire, France condemns the attitude of the Party o£ Democratic Kampuchea, which is endangering not only phase II of the cease-fire but also an overall political settlement of the Cambodian conflict. As the members of the Security Council are aware, that settlement was developed in the framework of a process that allowed all the parties to make their views known. The final compromise, taking the wishes of all into balanced account, took the form of the Paris Agreements.”
1992-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3099 (1992) · source
“Mr. MERIMEE (France) (interpretation from French): The nature of the report on Cambodia that the Secretary-General has issued to the Security Council does not lead one to believe that the implementation of the Paris Agreements will proceed smoothly. Of course my delegation is pleased at the near-total deployment in Cambodia of the military component of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC). I pay tribute to the Secretary-General, to his Special Representative in Cambodia and to all the members of UNTAC for their diligence. Thanks to thum, the United Nations has, in the military sphere, an operational instrument prepared to function as soon as circumstances allow. On the other hand, one of the Cambodian parties, the Party of Democratic Kampuchea, persists in refusing to cooperate with the United Wations.”
1992-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3099 (1992) · source
“France, which has firmly condemned the apartheid regime, believes that everything must be done to ensure that the parties successfully conclude their discussions in the framework of CODESA. That is why, together with its partners in the European Community, my Government has urged the South African Government to carry out immediately a thorough investigation of the Boipatong incidents. We have taken note of the South African Government's pledge to act in this way. My delegation, finally, welcomes the fact that the draft resolution to be adopted by the Security Council will enable the United Nations to be involved in this process. Our Organization can indeed make a very useful contribution to the success of this effort at peace and reconciliation which all parties in South Africa have so successfully initiated.”
1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source
“As we see it, this envoy will have the role of undertaking a dialogue with all the parties concerned and to help them in the search for ways and means of recreating a climate favourable to negotiation with a view to achieving a peaceful transition to a democratic, non-racial and united South Africa. It will be up to the representative appointed by the Secretary-General to determine, in agreement with all his partners in negotiation, the precise modalities of his mission. The events in Boipatong remind us that the international community must continue to follow closely the situation in South Africa. Undoubtedly, an irreversible process has been initiated, but there is still a long way to go.”
1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source
“That has been the thrust of statements made by those who preceded me, particularly African representatives. In that connection, I welcome the Ministers who have honoured the Council by their presence today. This appeal is also included in the draft resolution, which the Security Council will, I am sure, adopt by consensus. France fully supports this draft resolution, which condemns the escalation of violence, particularly the Boipatong massacre, calls for the resumption of peace negotiations and invites the Secretary-General to send a Special Representative to South Africa.”
1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source
“Between October 1990 and June 1991, the main legislative pillars of apartheid were eliminated. In September 1991, a national peace agreement was signed among the South African parties. In but a few months, considerable steps had been taken thanks to the courage and determination of the central players, Mr. Nelson Mandela and President De Klerk. -- France unreservedly supported the request made by the Organization of African Unity (OAU) for a meeting of the Security Council. "In the past the Council has frequently had occasion to deal with South Africa. Then, it was a matter of combating the odicus system of apartheid. Today the Council should send a dual message to the South Africans, calling upon them to put an end to the violence and to resume negotiations.”
1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source
“Mr. MERIMEE (France) (interpretation from French): It is with Sadness and concern that my Government notes that the situation in South Africa has again necessitated a meeting of the Security Council. For several months we have been witness to an upsurge of violence in that country. Specifically, the French authorities have expressed their dismay at the 17 June massacres in Boipatong, which caused the death of many innocent victims. These grave events have interrupted the process of national reconciliation that had been under way for more than two years, as well as the discussions taking place in the framework of the Convention for a Democratic South Africa (CODESA). Yet much progress had been made. In 1990, Mr. Nelson Mandela, whom we welcome here today, was finally released.”
1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source
“We consider it to be of the utmost importance that everything be done speedily and in conditions of adequate safety to provide the help those populations need so badly. In that connection, we fully associate ourselves with the Council's appeal to the Secretary-General to study ways to permit the distribution of that help, in particular the reopening of Sarajevo airport. For its part, the French Government is ready to continue the efforts it has been making in that sphere.”
1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source
“Because the envisaged measure is derisory when compared to the seriousness of what is at stake; it is uselessly vexatious; and, above all, it is inappropriate because it has been borrowed from a panoply of measures adopted in another context - that is, the struggle against apartheid. Moreover, the purpose of the resolution we have just adopted is not to punish or isolate certain parties, but to use pressure to promote the pursuit of peace efforts and the resumption of inter-community dialogue in Bosnia and Herzegovina. My delegation keenly hopes that purpose will be achieved so we can focus our efforts as soon as possible on the search for a peaceful settlement. I wish to conclude by reiterating the concern of the French Government at the situation of the populations that have been affected by the conflict.”
1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source
“It also calls for the immediate implementation of a set of measures against Serbia and Montenegro. These measures are very broad in scope, precisely because they are designed to respond to an extremely grave situation. Therefore, we are determined to avoid their leading to total isolation of the populations concerned, and to limit their impact on those populations. Thus, the trade embargo established in this resolution provides for exceptions in regard to medical supplies and foodstuffs. The text also contains a provision for freezing sports contacts. I wish to indicate very clearly that France, which voted in favour of the resolution, disassociates itself from this passage. Why?”
1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source
“On 15 May last the Security Council, by adopting its resolution 752 (1992), put forward a set of demands designed to promote the cessation of hostilities and the continuation of peace efforts. We must note that these demands have not been met. To be sure, the situation is complex, and there are many shared wrongs and responsibilities. But a firm reaction by the international community is essential. The European Community and its member States have already adopted a series of measures against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and have called upon the Security Council te take similar action. The text the Council has just adopted posits the principle of the application, under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, of measures against any party that does not heed the demands put forward by the Security Council.”
1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source
“Mr, MERIMEE (France) (interpretation from French): The conflict affecting the former Yugoslavia has recently taken a particularly tragic turn. In Bosnia and Herzegovina extremely violent fighting continues, with increasingly severe effects on the civilian populations. The number of displaced persons now exceeds one million, and the population remaining in the towns under siege are faced with deprivation and blind violence. Because of these confrontations, the efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to these populations have been almost completely interrupted, while the needs continue to mount. Finally, the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) is encountering growing difficulties in carrying out its mission, and its personnel is increasingly becoming the target of deliberate attacks.”
1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source
“Proof of this is the fact that, mindful of the importance of the religious pilgrimage to Mecca, the Council will provide the necessary authorizations for pilgrims wishing to go to Mecca to be able to do so. In conclusion, my delegation wishes to stress that the resolution provides the Libyan leaders with a final deadline. The sanctions enacted will not enter into effect until 15 April. We hope that the Libyan authorities will make proper use of that delay.”
1992-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3063 (1992) · source
“That resolution was not complied with. The repeated efforts of the Secretary-General, of the League of Arab States and of Libya's neighbours have been met with delaying tactics. In order not to reverse itself, the Security Council was therefore forced to adopt new measures to bring Libya to face up to its responsibilities. It has just done so by adopting resolution 748 (1992), of which France is a sponsor. The sanctions imposed by this resolution against Libya are balanced and appropriate. They apply to three areas - arms, aviation and the personnel of diplomatic and consular missions - that can be used to support international terrorism, These are therefore selective and fitting sanctions. They are not aimed at the Libyan people, who are not responsible for the actions of their leaders.”
1992-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3063 (1992) · source
“For months France, the United Kingdom and the United States have been demanding that Libya, several of whose nationals are the focus of serious allegations, contribute in an effective manner to the progress of justice. On 27 November each of the three Governments issued a communique addressed to the Libyan authorities and containing specific demands with regard to legal procedures and demanding that they implement them without delay. In the absence of any response from the Tripoli Goverment, the course chosen by the three countries has been that based on the rule of law, namely, Council. the Security On 21 January the Council unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Libyan authorities to provide a full and effective response to the requests addressed to it to contribute to the elimination of international terrorism.”
1992-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3063 (1992) · source
“Mr. MERIMER (France) (interpretation from French): International terrorism is a scourge that poses a serious threat to international relations and jeopardizes the security of States. The Security Council must combat all forms of that scourge. Acts committed against international civil aviation are a particularly heinous manifestation of it. Four hundred and forty-one victims from 30 of terrorism, one against Pan Am on 21 December on 19 September 1989. My delegation's thoughts countries perished 1988 and the other today are with the in two acts against UTA victims and their families. And it is against terrorism with regard to air transport that the resolution we have just adopted is concerned.”
1992-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3063 (1992) · source
“We appeal to the parties to give every assistance to facilitating the preparation and holding of these elections and to offer all necessary cooperation to the United Nations in its new mission. Lastly, we hope that the elections will lead to the emergence of a democratic society in Angola.”
1992-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3062 (1992) · source
“Although the essential responsibility for the implementation of the peace plan rests on the parties, the role of our Organization is also, as we know, of great importance. We pay a tribute to the work already accomplished by the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM II) in carrying out its mandate as set forth in resolutions 626 (1988) and 696 (1991), especially by participating in the monitoring of the cease-fire. In his report the Secretary-General, at the request of the parties, suggests adding to the tasks entrusted to the Organization within the framework of the implementation of the "Acordos de Paz" that of participating in the monitoring of the electoral process. France fully supports that proposal and expresses the hope that the draft resolution approving it will enjoy the Council's unanimous support.”
1992-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3062 (1992) · source
“Mr. MERIMEE (France) (interpretation from French): Since the Signature of the "Acordos de Paz" on 1 May 1991, that country, so hard hit by years of civil war, has embarked on the course of national reconciliation, stability and democracy. The cease-fire agreed upon by the parties is generally respected, as we are informed by the Secretary-General in his report, and the implementation of the provisions of the peace plan, with the assistance of the United Nations, has begun. : However, a great deal remains to be done if the objectives of the peace pian are to be realized fully. We hope that the Angolan parties will make every effort to see that the delays in the implementation of certain provisions of the Accords are overcome and that the free and fair elections provided for in those Accords are held within the agreed time-frame.”
1992-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3062 (1992) · source
“In that spirit, my delegation supports the initiatives envisaged in the Secretary-General's report, and especially the plan to send to Mogadiscio a United Nations technical team. My delegation expresses the hope that these initiatives will receive the cooperation of the parties, which is indispensable if they are to succeed. It is also essential that all States, in accordance with the appeal made to them by our Council, refrain from any act likely to increase the tension. In conclusion, my delegation hopes that the Security Council will unanimously adopt the draft resolution before it, thus demonstrating its determination to contribute to putting an end to the tragedy afflicting Somalia and so heavily weighing upon the peoples of that country.”
1992-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3060 (1992) · source
“Since that time, the Secretary-General has endeavoured, on a priority basis, in the framework of the mission conferred upon him by our Council, to induce the parties in conflict in Mogadiscio to put an end to the confrontations. My delegation wishes to express its complete support for the Secretary-General's action as well as for the efforts made by Under-Secretary-General James Jonah. We deplore the fact that the cease-fire to which the parties have committed themselves is not yet respected, and we call upon the parties to put an end to the fighting without delay. We call upon them also to do all in. their power to promote the provision of assistance so badly needed by the populations, inter alia by ensuring the safety of the personnel of humanitarian organizations.”
1992-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3060 (1992) · source
“Mr. MERIMEE (France) (interpretation from French): The very grave situation in Somalia resulting from the violent fighting affecting most parts of that country is a source of profound concern to the French Government. In addition to the large loss of human life, this fighting is causing massive displacements of populations as well as an extremely serious deterioration of the humanitarian situation, particularly with regard to food. It also endangers the already fragile peace and stability of the entire region. The Security Council, by adopting its resolution 733 (1992) on 23 January last, expressed its determination to contribute to efforts to bring about an end to the hostilities, to facilitate the channelling of assistance to the affected populations and to promote a political settlement of the conflict.”
1992-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3060 (1992) · source
“In addition, a resolution is not divisible; it must be implemented in full, not according to the proportion that is to the liking of the Iraqi authorities. I should like to conclude by expressing a wish: that the arrival in New York of the delegation headed by Mr. Tariq Aziz will allow the Government of Iraq to understand that only a policy of cooperation with the United Nations can meet its national interests and the interests of its people. For the Iragi authorities that is the path of courage and responsibility. The only way for them truly to achieve their objective, the lifting of sanctions, is therefore fully and unconditionally to abide by their obligations.”
1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source
“The balance sheet thus drawn up clearly demonstrates the many failures of the Government of Iraq to meet its obligations under Security Council resolutions, and the continuation - indeed, the aggravation - of policies and practices that cause the international community acute concern. In this context, marked by a consistent desire to challenge the Council's authority, my Government cannot today accept an easing or lifting of the Sanctions. Nor does it accept the theory that if Iraq complies with 50 per cent, 70 per cent or 80 per cent of Security Council resolutions the Council must lift the sanctions by a similar proportion. Indeed, as long as Iraq hides documents and materials, on what basis can we state that, for example, the destruction of ballistic missiles has been 100 per cent carried out?”
1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source
“Our concern is heightened by news that fighting has resumed in the north and that the Iraqi army is continuing to strengthen its positions near the security zone. The policy of repression that I have described, which deprives large sections of the Iraqi population of their fundamental rights, is a direct violation of resolution 688 (1991), to whose implementation my country is dedicated. The highly critical nature of the human rights situation in Iraq, as highlighted with precise details in the recent report by Mr. van der Stoel, also causes great concern to my Government.”
1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source
“I shall not dwell in detail on Iraq's numerous failures to fulfil obligations resulting from the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, but I shall note other matters in the policies and practices of the Iraqi Government causing great concern. The blockade established by the Iraqi authorities against Kurdistan is creating an extremely difficult health and humanitarian situation, causing the risk of a new exodus of populations towards neighbouring States, similar to that which we unfortunately saw last year. There are consistent reports that the Iraqi Government is trying to impose similar measures on certain areas in the south, while it continues to reject the presence of United Nations officials or members of humanitarian organizations in Kirkuk or the region of the marshes.”
1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source
“It would benefit by creating within our Council a Climate of trust which at present does not exist because of the many deceptions of which we have proof. The second example also concerns weapons of mass destruction. We deplore the fact that Iraq still refuses to commit itself unconditionally to apply the two plans for monitoring and continued verification approved by the Security Council in resolution 715 (1991) more than five months ago. Those plans have a binding legal value, and it is unacceptable that Iraq has still not committed itself to their application. Only their implementation will allow Irag to resume its normal civilian industrial production under effective and objective international control.”
1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source
“So far the Special Commission and the International Atomic Energy Agency have had to work solely on the basis of partial information, meagrely doled out by Iraq, information that has had to be supplemented for the most part by what the numerous missions sent on site have been able to discover by themselves. That situation cannot continue. It is time for Iraq to submit to us, as it must, a precise and full picture of its military programme. Let us not reverse roles here. It is not up to the Council or the Special Commission to ask of Iraq questions that Iraq can choose whether or not to answer. It is up to Iraq to abide finally by its obligations by ceasing to conceal information required of it and by lying to the Special Commission.”
1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source
“My Government and the Security Council pursue two objectives: to eliminate the weapons of mass destruction accumulated by Iraq and to ensure that Iraq's industrial capacity is not used to rebuild its military potential once that has been destroyed. Those two objectives were laid down in resolutions 687 (1991), 707 (1991) and 715 (1991). Iraq is far from having fully implemented those resolutions. I shall give two examples that we regard as being extremely serious. First, Iraq has still not fully met the obligation to provide information set out originally in resolution 687 (1991) and recalled in resolution 707 (1991) seven months ago.”
1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source
“France drew up and joined other members of the Council in adopting resolutions 706 (1991) and 712 (1991), which allow Iraq to sell a certain quantity of its oi1 and to buy food products and medicines. My Government deeply deplores the fact that the Iraqi authorities have assumed the very grave responsibility with regard to their people of refusing to make use of those resolutions. It urgently calls on the Government of Irag to use those provisions and thus avoid increased suffering for its citizens, suffering for which it will bear the sole responsibility, since it has the means to put an end to them. Nor does France aim to prevent Iraq rebuilding or even increasing its. civilian industrial capacity, as Iraq accuses us of doing.”
1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source
“Mr, MERIMEE (France) (interpretation from French): Following the liberation of Kuwait, our Council, by resolution 687 (1991) and subsequent resolutions, imposed on the Government of Iraq clear and precise obligations. Since then France has been dedicated to the complete, rigorous implementation of those resolutions. It has always stated that once Iraq abides by the resolutions the sanctions regime can be lifted. It wishes to reiterate that today, in the presence of the high-level Iraqi governmental delegation. Neither France nor the Security Council wishes to starve the Iraqi civilian population in order to put pressure on its leaders. Not at all. We have sought and found ways to feed the Iraqi population.”
1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source
“Yasushi Akashi, who plays an essential role as Special Representative. With the decision the Council has just taken, we are now truly engaged on implementing the Agreements. France, especially as Co-President of the Paris Conference, has spared no effort to bring this about, in close cooperation with the Indonesian Co-President, the Cambodians and all the other members of the Conference. France intends to make an active contribution to the success of the United Nations plan, which will consolidate the restoration of peace in Cambodia and prepare for that country's future.”
1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source
“Here I pay tribute to His Royal Highness Prince Sihanouk, who presides over the Council with such authority and ability and who, better than anyone, embodies the spirit of dialogue and reconciliation between Cambodians. Secondly, UNTAC should be given adequate financial resources. We know that the needs will be great. We are also aware of the difficulties that Member States will face in providing resources on that scale at a time when peace-keeping operations are multiplying. That is why my delegation puts particular emphasis on the need to achieve the best possible cost-effectiveness. I thank the Secretary-General for the high quality of the work done in preparing his report to the Security Council. I also congratulate Mr. Rafeeuddin Ahmed - everyone knows the role he played in preparing the Agreements - and Mr.”
1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source
“As resolution 745 (1992) reminds us, it is vital that elections be held by May 1993 at the latest. We welcome the assurances the Secretary-General has just given in that regard. In his report the Secretary-General stresses the conditions which in his view must be met for the operation to succeed. I should like further to emphasize two of them. First, UNTAC must have the full cooperation of all the parties concerned - above all, of the Cambodians as a whole. That cooperation is indispensable for the security of the members of UNTAC. In that regard, the highly regrettable attack of 25 February on a helicopter of UNAMIC is very disturbing. Cooperation is also indispensable for the success of the United Nations operation. It is in that spirit that the Agreements reserve a leading role for the Supreme National Council.”
1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source
“The United Nations is already represented in Cambodia. Resolution 717 (1991) created the United Nations Advance Mission in Cambodia (UNAMIC), entrusted with contributing to respect for the cease-fire and initiating a programme to make people aware of the dangers of mines. That mandate was recently enlarged, by resolution 728 (1992), to include mine-clearance operations. My delegation pays tribute to the members of UNAMIC, who have contributed greatly to consolidating reconciliation between Cambodians and overcoming the difficulties that have arisen. However, it is urgently necessary today to move on to the next phase. The deployment of UNTAC responds to the urgent desires of Cambodians. Everyone is aware of the need to make the best use of the time remaining before the rainy season. Any delay would be very harmful.”
1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source
“To carry out that mandate, the Agreements provided for the creation of a United Nations transitional authority in Cambodia, which will carry out its functions in close liaison with the Supreme National Council of Cambodia, presided over by His Royal Highness Prince Sihanouk. On 19 February the Secretary-General submitted to the members of the Council a report containing his plan to implement the Paris Agreements. In adopting resolution 745 (1992) the Security Council has just approved that report and officially decided to create the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC}. It has initiated the most important and complete operation ever undertaken by the United Nations in the maintenance of peace. In paragraph 4, the resolution requests the Secretary-General to deploy UNTAC as rapidly as possible.”
1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source
“Mr, MERIMEE (France) (interpretation from French): On 23 October 1991 the States participating in the Paris Conference signed Agreements for a comprehensive political settlement of the Cambodia conflict. Those Agreements, which brought to an end 20 years of war and tragedy in that country, gave the United Nations a major and unprecedented role. For the first time our Organization is at once entrusted with organizing and carrying out the election of a constituent assembly, monitoring military aspects of the settlement, ensuring repatriation of refugees and displaced persons, promoting human rights and initiating reconstruction of the country.”
1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source
“I would add that the most recent deportation decision has special scope in that it concerns 12 psople. France has continually spoken out against the deportation orders because of their illegality, but the Israeli decisions announced on 2 January are not just a violation of law: They introduce a serious obstacle to the delicate peace process begun in Madrid - a process that France hopes will continue in a constructive manner. To ensure the best chance of success for the negotiations which have begun, we must preserve a climate of peace, goodwill and open-mindedness. Any violence is harmful, and should therefore be condemned. Qur Council has an obligation to react to the expulsion measures announced on 2 January. We are happy that this is being done without delay as we unanimously adopt resolution 726 (1992).”
1992-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3026 (1992) · source
“My delegation greatly deplores the fact that the Israeli Government is still issuing such orders. We condemn these measures, which are contrary to the Geneva Convention whose de jure applicability to all the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem, the Council has constantly reaffirmed. We note with great regret that the Israeli authorities remain deaf ty the appeals of the international community. Many of the resolutions adopted in this chamber - most often unanimously - have called upon Israel to refrain from deporting Palestinian civilians and to ensure the return of those persons that have been expelled. It is highly regrettable that those texts remain unimplemented and that this illegal practice of deportation continues.”
1992-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3026 (1992) · source
“Mr. MERIMEE (France) (interpretation from French): First and foremost, the French delegation would like to extend to you, Sir, its congraculations on your assumption of the presidency and thank Ambassador Vorontsov for the manner in which he performed his functions last month. I should also like to bid a warm welcome to the new members of the Council and say goodbye to those who are leaving. Finally, we should like to say that we are very happy to see Mr. Boutros Ghali occupying the post of Secretary-General, in which Mr. Perez de Cuellar served with such distinction. It is a matter of great regret indeed that our Council must once again meet to respond to deportation orders issued by Israel against Palestinian civilians in the occupied territories.”
1992-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3026 (1992) · source