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Mohammed

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1996-08-28
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2023-10-12
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  1. “Since the very inception of the crisis in Somalia, we have been persistently stressing the fact that the primary responsibility for the solution of the problem in that country lies in the hands of the Somalis themselves, and that the role of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), IGAD, the United Nations and others is to assist and facilitate the efforts of the Somalis. This has also been one of the main guidelines adopted by the member States of IGAD for their efforts for peace in Somalia. The Sodere high-level consultations were initiated and conducted on the basis of this principle.”

    1997-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3770 (1997) · source

  2. “To this end, from August to October 1996, as a prelude to the commencement of the High-level Consultative Meeting, a series of consultations were held with the representatives of virtually all Somali factions. Invitations were extended to all Somali political movements and factions, without exception, to participate in the high-level consultations. In spite of all these efforts, it is indeed regrettable that one of the Somali factions did not participate in the high-level consultations held in Sodere.”

    1997-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3770 (1997) · source

  3. “As a result of this initiative by Ethiopia, leaders of 26 Somali political organizations were able to meet for a high-level consultation in Sodere, Ethiopia, and after eight weeks of intensive, frank and responsible negotiations, agreed on a common course of action to resolve the crisis in their country and to put an end to the misery and suffering of their people. The Sodere High-level Consultative Meeting was conducted with commendable seriousness and with a spirit of give and take on the part of the Somali leaders, who put the interests of their nation and the people of Somalia first and high above sectarian and individual interests. To ensure the success of the Sodere consultations, Ethiopia and the IGAD countries as a whole made all the necessary efforts so that all Somali factions would be represented in the process.”

    1997-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3770 (1997) · source

  4. “This encouraging movement began with the very commendable initiative taken by His Excellency President Daniel arap Moi of Kenya, which, in October of last year brought leaders of the three major Somali groups together in Nairobi. At the same time, Ethiopia, as mandated by the Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), began consultations with all Somali factions with a view to setting in motion direct consultations and negotiations among all Somali political movements and factions.”

    1997-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3770 (1997) · source

  5. “The Security Council held its last open meeting on Somalia a little more than a year ago to express concern over the deterioration of the situation in that country at that particular time. Today, although the problem in Somalia is still far from being resolved, this meeting is being held at a time when the prospect of peace seems to be closer and quite promising. Since the adoption of the Nairobi declaration of 1994, and after more than three years of complete impasse and uncertainty, we have for the first time witnessed in the last six months a promising sign of progress and movement towards peace and national reconciliation in Somalia.”

    1997-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3770 (1997) · source

  6. “Allow me at the outset to congratulate you most warmly, Sir, on your assumption of the high office of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April. I wish to thank you in particular for organizing the present debate of the Council on the situation in Somalia, which we hope will be followed by concrete actions in support of the present efforts for peace in that country. May I also thank your predecessor, His Excellency the Permanent Representative of Poland, for his leadership of the Council last month. I would also like to pay a special tribute to His Excellency Mr. Arman, the Secretary-General of the United Nations for the very important and constructive report submitted to the Security Council on the situation in Somalia, contained in document S/ 1997/ 135.”

    1997-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3770 (1997) · source

  7. “We are also of the view that efforts at the international and regional levels should be coordinated and strengthened to achieve the desired common objective of assisting the people of Burundi. In particular, we wish to stress the importance of closer cooperation and coordination between the United Nations and the OAU as well as with the countries of the region. Finally, I wish to assure the Council that the Organization of African Unity and the participants in the Arusha initiative, including my own country, Ethiopia, are committed to continuing their efforts to help the people of Burundi restore peace and security in their country.”

    1996-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3692 (1996) · source

  8. “The immediate resumption of an all-inclusive and unconditional negotiation and a political dialogue between the parties to the conflict in Burundi, in the framework of the Mwanza peace process, is indispensable. The international community should take practical measures to assist in creating the necessary conditions for such a political dialogue and negotiation. In this respect, we should stress that much remains to be done. We share the feeling and frustration of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, as stated in his report to the Security Council, that the response of Member States to the situation in Burundi has not matched the urgency and seriousness of the situation in that country.”

    1996-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3692 (1996) · source

  9. “It should be pointed out, however, that the military coup d 'e'tat of 25 July has made the problem ever more complex, raising serious doubts about the possibility, under such circumstances, of a democratic and all-inclusive political negotiation and dialogue in that troubled region of ours. Therefore, the return of Burundi to constitutional order remains a high priority and an essential prerequisite for confidence-building and mutual trust between all parties to the conflict. We call once again upon the military government to take immediate action to restore constitutional order and legality in Burundi. We also call upon all the parties to the conflict to desist from any further acts of violence and to assume the responsibility for returning their country to normalcy and peace through a negotiated political settlement.”

    1996-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3692 (1996) · source

  10. “To ensure the implementation of these immediate demands, the regional summit decided to exert maximum pressure on the military government, including through the imposition of economic sanctions. The summit also called upon the international community to support the efforts made and measures taken by the countries of region. The initiatives of the OAU and the Arusha group are aimed at creating an environment conducive to negotiation and peaceful political dialogue among all political forces and parties in Burundi. There is no question or ambiguity as to the ultimate responsibility of the political leaders and people of Burundi to find a lasting solution to the problem in their country.”

    1996-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3692 (1996) · source

  11. “The international community rose in unison in condemning unequivocally the military takeover and in demanding the prompt and unconditional return of Burundi to its constitutional Government, including the restoration of its elected National Assembly. The second Arusha regional summit, held on 31 July 1996, recognized, among other things, that the immediate problem with the current political situation in Burundi is that of illegality, which could lead to the cessation of the peace process and deepen the conflict in the country. In this connection, the summit called upon the military regime to undertake measures aimed at returning to constitutional order, the immediate restoration of the National Assembly and the immediate unbanning of political parties in Burundi.”

    1996-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3692 (1996) · source

  12. “The summit established a technical committee to look into the modalities of extending such security assistance to Burundi, and expressed its profound appreciation and support to the mediation efforts of former President Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. Regrettably, the hope and optimism created by the Arusha regional peace initiative and by the efforts of Mr. Nyerere were slowed as a result of the military takeover in Burundi. The military coup d'e'tat not only posed a serious challenge to constitutional order and legality in Burundi, but also threatens the peace and security of the country as a whole.”

    1996-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3692 (1996) · source

  13. “The laudable peace initiative and the mediation launched by the former President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, followed and enforced by the Arusha regional summit of 25 June 1996, had given rise to new hope and optimism in the search for a political settlement of the crisis in Burundi. The Heads of State and Government of the Great Lakes subregion, including Ethiopia, at their summit held in Arusha on 25 June 1996, reiterated the responsibility of the leadership of Burundi to restore peace and harmony to the Burundi people, and accepted the request by the constitutional Government of Burundi for security assistance aimed at guaranteeing peace and security for all the people of Burundi in their quest for a peaceful political settlement of the crisis in their country.”

    1996-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3692 (1996) · source

  14. “The situation in Burundi has continued to deteriorate, reaching its present extremely alarming and worrisome stage. Today more than ever it has become a matter of serious concern to the international community in general and to Africa in particular. The efforts made at the international, regional and subregional levels to assist the parties to the conflict in Burundi in finding a political solution to the problem in their country have not produced the desired result. The Organization of African Unity (OAU) has been working actively to assist the people of Burundi in regaining peace and security. The diplomatic efforts by the Organization of African Unity and the presence of its military observer mission in Burundi have demonstrated Africa's concern at the escalation and turn of events in that country in the past three years.”

    1996-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3692 (1996) · source