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Moungara-Moussotsi

lines on the record: 304
first: 1998-12-18
most recent: 2013-06-19
sittings or episodes: 57
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“"The Security Council recognizes the importance of the forthcoming United Nations Fourth Biennial Meeting of States to Consider the Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat, and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All its Aspects, to be held in June 2010, and encourages Member States, including those in the subregion of Central Africa, to fully cooperate with the Chair to ensure a successful outcome of this Meeting. "The Security Council encourages Member States to undertake vigorous actions aimed at restricting the supply of small arms and light weapons and ammunitions to areas of instability in Central Africa.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288Resumption1 (2010) · source
“"The Security Council supports the action of the United Nations missions present in the subregion, consistent with their mandates, to assist disarmament processes in the framework of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration 10-28131 programmes, and calls upon international partners to assist the Central African countries to build and strengthen their capacities to set up and implement measures relating to the prevention of illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons, and the security and management of stockpiles of arms, especially small arms and light weapons.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288Resumption1 (2010) · source
“"The Security Council encourages the Committees in charge of monitoring arms embargoes in Central African countries and neighbouring countries, consistent with their mandates, to establish channels of communication with ECCAS, its member States and the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In this regard, the Security Council encourages the committees in charge of monitoring arms embargoes in Central African countries and neighbouring countries, consistent with their mandates, to continue to include in the annual reports a substantive section on the implementation of arms embargoes, on possible violation of the measures reported to the Committees and with recommendations, as appropriate, for strengthening the effectiveness of arms embargoes. This information could also be shared with Interpol's International Weapons and Explosives Tracking System.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288Resumption1 (2010) · source
“"The Security Council encourages Economic Community of Central African States to assist Central African countries in ensuring the effective implementation of arms embargoes imposed by the Council and, in this context, to establish measures such as inquiries into illicit arms trafficking routes, the follow-up of possible violations and cooperation in border monitoring, in consultation with the countries concerned.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288Resumption1 (2010) · source
“"The Security Council emphasizes the need for national authorities in the subregion to fully participate in the practical implementation of the Programme of Action, adopted on 20 July 2001, by the United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Is Aspects, and the International Instrument to Enable States to Identify and Trace, in a Timely and Reliable Manner, Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons, adopted on 8 December 2005, and encourages Central African countries to regularly submit national reports to the Secretary- General, in accordance with the abovementioned instrument.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The Council also stresses the need for the States of the subregion to strengthen their cooperation, including through regional and subregional organizations, in particular the African Union, in order to identify and take appropriate measures against individuals and entities that engage in illegal trafficking of small arms and light weapons in the Central African subregion.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288Resumption1 (2010) · source
“"The Security Council reaffirms the importance of addressing illicit arms trafficking, in particular of small arms and light weapons, through an approach of common and shared responsibility, and encourages the States of the subregion to fully implement relevant measures adopted at the national, subregional, regional and international levels and to consider appropriate steps in this regard. "The Security Council calls on the States of the subregion to strengthen efforts to establish mechanisms and regional networks among their relevant authorities for information sharing to combat the illicit circulation of and trafficking in small arms and light weapons.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288Resumption1 (2010) · source
“"The Security Council welcomes the various initiatives that are currently under way within the subregion, notes the efforts to establish a subregional register of small arms and encourages the Central African countries to take necessary measures to build up the capacity of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) through the establishment of a subregional register of arms dealers as well as the elaboration of a subregional legally binding instrument on the control of small arms and light weapons, their ammunitions and all equipments that might serve for their manufacture.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288Resumption1 (2010) · source
“"The Security Council is alarmed that illicit transfers of small arms and light weapons in contravention of arms embargoes and export bans, to or by criminal organizations or other irresponsible actors, including those suspected of engaging in terrorist acts, are linked with illicit trafficking of drugs, illegal exploitation of natural resources and illicit trade in such resources. The Security Council encourages all members that have not yet done so to accede to, ratify and implement the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its protocols, including the Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288Resumption1 (2010) · source
“"The Security Council, while acknowledging the right of all States to manufacture, import, export, transfer and retain conventional arms for self-defence and security needs consistent with international law and the Charter of the United Nations, underlines the vital importance of effective regulations and controls of the transparent trade in small arms and light weapons in order to prevent their illegal diversion and re-export. "The Security Council reiterates that Member States should comply with existing arms embargoes and export bans and take necessary steps to effectively implement these measures imposed by the Council in its relevant resolutions.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288Resumption1 (2010) · source
“"The Security Council is gravely concerned about the illicit manufacture, transfer and circulation of small arms and light weapons and their excessive accumulation and uncontrolled spread in many regions of the world, particularly in the subregion of Central Africa, which have a wide range of humanitarian and socio-economic consequences, in particular on the security of civilians by fuelling armed conflict, which in turn exacerbates the risks of gender-based violence and the recruitment of child soldiers and poses a serious threat to peace, reconciliation, safety, security, stability and sustainable development at the local, national, regional and international levels.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council reaffirms the statements of its Presidents of 24 September 1999 (S/PRST/1999/28), 31 August 2001 (S/PRST/ 2001/21), 31 October 2002 (S/PRST/2002/30) and 29 June 2007 (S/PRST/2007/24), and its resolution 1209 (1998) of 19 November 1998, welcomes all initiatives taken by Member States following the adoption of the Programme of Action by the United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects and takes note of the progress towards an Arms Trade Treaty.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I wish to remind all speakers, as I indicated this morning, that they are asked to limit their statements to a maximum of five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. I now give the floor to the representative of Germany.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288Resumption1 (2010) · source
“President, for having convened this debate, while affirming its support for the draft presidential statement that you kindly presented to us.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“We therefore welcome the establishment of a partnership among the United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders, its member States and the international crime prevention network in order to offer an effective response to the various ills created by transnational crime. That is why, given the challenges that the Institute must address on the continent ~ including the increasingly complex operations of transnational criminal groups and the illicit circulation of firearms- we underscore the need to provide the African Institute with the necessary financial means by increasing the subsidies granted to it by the United Nations. Once again, my delegation would like to thank you, Mr.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“Because these threats attack all strata of society of our States, promote corruption and contribute to destabilizing democracies, in particular emerging ones; and because they hinder development efforts and exacerbate crises and tensions in areas that have already been weakened by severe challenges to security and development, they require us to strengthen the existing international and national legal arsenals. Since some countries more than others have unique weaknesses owing to various factors that promote the vicious circle of lawlessness and underdevelopment, we call for increased assistance in the capacity- building of those countries in order to enable them to better fight such threats and to better participate in the global effort in that regard.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“Mr. Moungara Moussotsi (Gabon) (spoke in French): I would first like to thank the French delegation for convening this debate on the cross- cutting threats posed by drugs, transnational crime and terrorism. Since those threats are real and pose genuine and serious threats and challenges to international peace and security, they call for a global response. Because they spare no geographical area or country, those threats must be addressed and countered collectively. From that standpoint, exchanging information and sharing experiences, as well as assistance at the international level, remain essential.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“Like the Permanent Representative of Nigeria, Gabon wishes to see close cooperation and the sharing of experiences in the area of stability and peace between the OSCE and other regional organizations, in particular those of Africa.”
2010-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6268 (2010) · source
“Gabon favours cooperation between the OSCE and the United Nations in the area of peace and conflict prevention, pursuant to Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter. The OSCE's promotion of the implementation of the relevant resolutions of the United Nations also enjoys our full support. Furthermore, we welcome the OSCE's role in stabilizing the situation in Afghanistan, in cooperation with the United Nations and its agencies deployed in that country. We are also encouraged by its initiatives to promote human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rights of minorities, and by its focus on the human dimension in its activities. Its promotion of inter-ethnic dialogue and harmony, and its fight against intolerance and alls forms of discrimination, are portents of success in the quest for lasting peace in Afghanistan and elsewhere.”
2010-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6268 (2010) · source
“Mr. Moungara Moussotsi (Gabon) (spoke in French): I, too, wish to thank His Excellency Mr. Kanat Saudabayev, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), for his very detailed briefing. We congratulate him on acceding to the OSCE chairmanship and appreciate the very useful information with which he has provided us, especially concerning the OSCE's 2010 programme of work. We note with satisfaction that these activities are in synch with the goals and principles of the United Nations. We also welcome the OSCE's activities in conflict prevention, which my country believes to be a contribution to stability and peace.”
2010-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6268 (2010) · source
“It goes without saying that greater solidarity in the renewed efforts of the international community will be key to fully restoring stability and security in that country.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“We urge the international community to continue to support the Afghan Government in its efforts to promote the country's political, economic and sustainable development, with the ultimate goal of allowing Afghan men and women to assume ownership of their destiny and to write with their own hands the pages of Afghanistan's story as a stable and prosperous country. The International Conference on Afghanistan, to be held at the end of the month in London upon the initiative of France, Germany the United Kingdom, will offer the international community a new opportunity to make a comprehensive assessment of the political, economic, social and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. The situation in Afghanistan remains grave and of concern.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“In that regard, my delegation welcomes the decision of the Afghan parliament to endorse the law on the elimination of violence by criminalizing sexual violence. That significant advance deserves the Council's encouragement and the support of the United Nations system, not only to facilitate the adoption of that draft law but also to assure its full implementation. We welcome the activities of the international community to that end, and in particular the commitment of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan to the country's reconstruction process, despite ongoing threats to the security of its personnel on the ground. We pay tribute here to United Nations personnel and humanitarian workers for their heroic service, sometimes at the risk of their lives.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“That active cooperation enabled the Afghan Government to hold presidential elections on 20 August 2009 in a particularly difficult political and security environment. While it must be recognized that despite all those efforts, the situation on the ground remains of concern, nonetheless the current initiatives for peace and development in Afghanistan bear out our vision of a peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan. The new strategy seeking to reconcile military intervention and development assistance in the country is, in our view, a decisive factor in the stabilization process in Afghanistan. In fact, the military approach alone is not sufficient. It is essential that it be accompanied by development activities, such as building schools and clinics, agricultural development and the ongoing emancipation of Afghan women.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“Our thanks also go to thank the Secretary-General and to the Secretariat team for their availability. Before turning to the fundamental issues addressed in the report (S/2009/674), I would like to congratulate the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Mr. Kai Eide, for the very comprehensive presentation of that report. The situation in Afghanistan is of the greatest concern to my country because of solidarity with the Afghan people, but also owing to its implications for and its impact on international peace and security. We fully support the efforts made by the Afghan Government, with the support of the international community, in the areas of security, particularly the fight against terrorism, and the strengthening of democracy and development in Afghanistan.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“Mr. Moungara Moussotsi (Gabon) (spoke in French): Allow me first of all to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of January. I would also like to thank Ambassador Kafando of Burkina Faso for the loyalty and effectiveness with which he guided the Council's work during the month of December 2009. We appreciate the importance of the task entrusted to Gabon and would like to assure all members of the Security Council of our full readiness to cooperate effectively in the Council's work. Indeed, it is a tremendous privilege for us to take part in the work of the Security Council as one of the non-permanent African members. I therefore take this opportunity to thank all Council members for the very warm welcome extended to our delegation.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation considers that while it is necessary to promote social justice through democracy and the sharing of the fruits of expansion, at the same time greater coordination between the Security Council and regional arrangements under Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations is also vital. We are happy to note in this regard the agreement that was entered into between the United Nations and the African Union in September 2006. Likewise, specific support to regional mechanisms for the promotion and maintenance of peace will make a contribution to preventing and resolving conflicts. My delegation also urges that the proposal by the former Secretary-General contained in paragraph 118 of his progress report on conflict prevention (A/60/891) should also be taken into account. Again, Mr.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735Resumption1 (2007) · source
“In its efforts to promote a culture of conflict prevention, the Security Council should also ensure that all member States - and I do mean all Member States - respect the established weapons embargo regimes. This is necessary in order to stop weapons from falling into the hands of small unscrupulous groups who use them to destabilize democratic regimes, spread insecurity or plunder natural resources or other wealth. In this regard, the measures taken under the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme to issue certificates of origin to combat the sale of blood diamonds should be scrupulously applied and translated into reality.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735Resumption1 (2007) · source
“This has been borne out by the Ouagadougou agreements, which recently brought an end to the crisis in C6te d'Ivoire, and the Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements (MISAB) in 1966. It is unfortunate that in the latter case, the efforts made both by MISAB and by the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic were not supported by donors in the context of peacebuilding, despite the promises that were made during the international conference held in 2000 on the subject of the Central African Republic. The Peacebuilding Commission, which aims at helping countries to achieve the difficult transition from war to peace, was established at an opportune time to deal with this type of situation. My country welcomes the involvement of the financial institutions in the work of that body.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735Resumption1 (2007) · source
“With the support of the United Nations, as it should be recognized, the countries of Africa have put in place prevention mechanisms and other confidence- building measures aimed at establishing an atmosphere conducive to peace and security, which is essential to development. For its part, as the document circulated by the President indicates, the Central African subregion has, among other things, put in place an early-warning mechanism and a multilateral force for Central Africa. However, these mechanisms run up against the financial difficulties afflicting the Member States that also have to deal with other major challenges, not only in terms of development but also on the health front, in particular with regard to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. However, these prevention and conflict resolution measures introduced in Africa have been effective.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Poverty poses the ongoing threat of discontentment, which can easily be exploited by the enemies of peace to destabilize States. There is therefore an urgent need to assist African countries, as well as other countries, undergoing economic difficulties. It is therefore essential that we support development programmes by increasing official development assistance, reducing the debt burden, increasing the price of commodities and raw materials from developing countries and ensuring access to the markets of developed countries for the goods of developing countries. Neglecting those considerations runs the risk of further marginalizing developing countries, undermining their efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and putting at further risk of conflict and, as a result, of destabilization.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Since the issuance of the Secretary-General's excellent report (S/1998/318) entitled "The causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa", several ideas have been proposed regarding the crucial question of conflict prevention and the role of the Security Council as regards peace and security, especially in Africa. The report also included several positive concrete measures to prevent and resolve conflicts in Africa. While it emphasized the need to eradicate the causes of conflict in such areas as governance, human rights and democracy, the report also underscored the crucial need to address such matters as combating poverty and the illegal flow of small arms and light weapons.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735Resumption1 (2007) · source
“I would also like to wish every success to the new representative of France and his team, who will preside over the Security Council during September 2007. Conflict prevention should be the primary function of the United Nations, and specifically of the Security Council, as it carries out its mission to maintain international peace and security. Although the United Nations has in the past limited itself to acting as a firefighter, in recent years it has had limited success in emphasizing prevention.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Mr. Moungara Moussotsi (Gabon) (spoke in French): I should like to join previous speakers in congratulating you, Mr. President, as well as the entire Congolese delegation for its excellent performance in the Security Council and for the brilliant presidency of this important United Nations organ for the month of August. We also wish to congratulate you for organizing today's debate and for the quality of the document circulated to underpin our discussion with regard to the role of the Security Council in preventing conflict, particularly in Africa. I should also like to thank the Permanent Representative of People's Republic of China for his outstanding presidency of the Council in July.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735Resumption1 (2007) · source
“This cooperation is beneficial and will prove to be even more useful in the context of the monitoring and reporting mechanism that is advocated by the Secretary-General in his report, which has been submitted to us in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Within the framework of peacekeeping operations and post-conflict programmes, it seems pivotal to us to take into account the special situation of children affected by armed conflict, as this is crucial for their rehabilitation and reintegration into an environment that is conducive to their development and well-being. Thus we invite the donor community to provide sizeable financial support to activities related to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes. My delegation would like also to welcome the cooperation and the contribution made by United Nations agencies such as the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the High Commissioner for Human Rights, as well as many others who work to protect and ensure the well-being of children.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“My delegation stresses the need for the international community to ensure strict compliance by the parties to a conflict with the provisions of the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949 and their Additional Protocols of 1977, as well as of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, whereby children affected by armed conflict must enjoy special protection and care. In that connection, we must put an end to the impunity of those responsible for crimes against children. The perpetrators of such crimes must be prosecuted and punished. It is particularly alarming that peacekeeping personnel - the very people who are supposed to alleviate the suffering of children - may contribute to the problem. The United Nations and the countries of origin of those personnel must assume their responsibilities for clamping down on such behaviour.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“My delegation believes that the prevention of armed conflict is essential to sparing children the untold suffering that threatens their mental and physical health and their future. Vigorous action to stem the proliferation of and illicit trade in small arms and light weapons also contributes to saving children from the horrors of war. From the legal standpoint, it must be acknowledged and recognized that the international norms in force to protect children are adequate and well adapted.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“They are exploited in order to satisfy the selfish appetites of a handful of irresponsible politicians who lust for power and are sometimes in the pay of multinationals greedy for sordid and disgraceful profits. Their innocence deeply compromised, and used as sex slaves and soldiers, sometimes under the destructive influence of narcotics, children witness the most shocking atrocities and may even be forced to take part in them. Is it enough, however, to condemn the harm wrought by war on the innocence, health and future of boys and girls? The answer is that more dynamic, coordinated and sustained action is necessary in preventing armed conflict and the proliferation of small arms, implementing national and international legal norms on the protection of children, and making an example of those who are guilty of crimes against children.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“I must say that my delegation always follows with great interest the briefings of Mr. Otunnu, whose commitment to children in conflict situations is abundantly clear. I therefore reaffirm my delegation's full support for his effective action. Today's debate on children and armed conflict falls, in my opinion, within the logic of the meeting on small arms and light weapons convened by your delegation, Sir, on 17 February. Indeed, as is often acknowledged and reiterated, many armed conflicts throughout the world - but more often in developing countries and especially in Africa - are exacerbated by small arms and give rise to the enlistment of children among the ranks of combatants. Victims of physical abuse, children also have to endure the beastly fantasies of warlords.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Mr. Moungara-Moussotsi (Gabon) (spoke in French): The delegation of Gabon, through me, congratulates Benin on its initiative to convene this debate on the sensitive topic of children and armed conflict. Your presence, Sir, reflects in no uncertain terms your country's commitment to the cause of children. I also take this opportunity to welcome the other ministers who are present here at this debate and to express my utmost appreciation to Ambassador Cesar Mayoral of Argentina for the skill with which he discharged his duties as President of the Council for January. I also join in the well-deserved tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Mr. Olara Otunnu, for his excellent briefing on the Secretary-General's report.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Accordingly, my delegation believes that all States have a duty to cooperate fully with the Tribunals without seeking in any way whatsoever to influence the way they operate. We would like to pay a well-deserved tribute to the Stabilization Force for its work in the arresting of criminals, and we thank those countries that have contributed to investigations. For its part, my country, which appreciates the two Tribunals' commendable work, will do its best to cooperate fully. In conclusion, I would be remiss if I did not wish Ms. Del Ponte every success in her work.”
1999-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4063 (1999) · source
“Mr. Moungara-Moussotsi (Gabon) (spoke in French): We, too, would like to thank Ms. Del Ponte for the report she has just made to the Council, and we encourage her in her initiative to visit the former Yugoslavia and, soon, Rwanda. In our opinion, it is undeniable that the establishment of the International Criminal Tribunals in order to deal with serious Violations of human dignity represented the absolute rejection of the culture of impunity in connection with any kind of atrocities, wherever they may occur. The Violations of human rights that occurred in the Balkans and in Rwanda took place in deliberate defiance of the world's conscience. Therefore, it is perfectly logical, proper and legitimate that the international community, through the Security Council, should have set up these two bodies.”
1999-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4063 (1999) · source
“The links that exist between many terrorist organizations and other criminal groups that are involved in the illicit traffic of drugs and weapons should prompt countries to extend cooperation and coordination in the fight to eliminate the phenomenon of terrorism. We are therefore gratified to see this item on the agenda of the Sixth Committee every year. For their part, the countries of Africa, at the summit held in Algiers last July, adopted the Organization of African Unity convention on the prevention of and fight against terrorism. This is our continent's contribution to the elimination of the abomination that is terrorism. For this reason, my delegation will raise its hand high to vote in favour of the draft resolution so carefully prepared and submitted by the delegation of the Russian Federation.”
1999-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4053 (1999) · source
“Similarly, we have denounced and condemned all other such attacks that have taken place in the past, including those recently suffered by the Russian people. At this time, my delegation wishes once again to emphasize its condemnation of terrorism, whatever its source, wherever it is committed and whatever its motivations. Terrorism is a violation of human rights, a threat to the public freedoms that reign in a State of law and establishes an atmosphere of psychosis, fear and terror among the peoples who are its victims. I have already mentioned acts that took American and Russian lives, but the peoples of France and other friendly countries have also been struck by these odious crimes - crimes in which women and children have been killed or mutilated or have suffered various forms of lifelong incapacitation.”
1999-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4053 (1999) · source
“Mr. Moungara-Moussotsi (Gabon) (spoke in French): My delegation is delighted to see you, Sir, presiding over this formal meeting on the question of terrorism, bearing in mind your country's contribution to the cause of peace in the world and, in particular, to the elimination of terrorism. When in June 1995 dangerous individuals made an attempt on the life of an illustrious African head of State who was attending a summit meeting of the Organization of African Unity in Addis Ababa, my delegation condemned that attack. When in August 1998 wanton criminals took the precious lives of American diplomats and peaceful Kenyan and Tanzanian citizens in unjustified, indiscriminate terrorist attacks, the delegation of Gabon joined other members of the Council in condemning those odious acts forcefully and without reservation.”
1999-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4053 (1999) · source
“We are in favour of starting up this crucial stage of the process of implementation of the Peace Agreement in order to avoid any further complications. Naturally, in this respect the cooperation of the parties with the United Nations and ECOMOG is absolutely essential, as is ongoing logistical support for ECOMOG. In support of all of these efforts, my delegation expresses its hope that Corporal Sankoh and his comrades will take the opportunity offered to them by the Lome Agreement to give the people of Sierra Leone the peace and freedom to which they so justly aspire.”
1999-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4035 (1999) · source
“They were the outcome of the mobilization and joint efforts of, and the difficult choices made by, the international community, President Kabbah and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Monitoring Group (ECOMOG), to which we pay well- deserved tribute. My delegation is aware that major challenges still lie ahead for the full and final normalization of the situation in Sierra Leone, and we welcome the draft resolution that we are about to adopt. We are counting on the assistance of donors and the international community to provide considerable support for efforts directed at the consolidation of peace, in particular the tasks of demobilization, disarmament and reintegration, as well as the humanitarian aspects. The United Nations will have a major role to play in mobilizing that support.”
1999-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4035 (1999) · source
“Today, as the Council prepares to vote on the draft resolution before it, I merely wish to reiterate my delegation's satisfaction at the welcome events that have recently occurred in Sierra Leone, in particular the signing of the Peace Agreement between the Government and the rebels and the adoption of the laws to implement that Agreement. I refer, inter alia, to the amnesty laws, the transformation of the Revolutionary United Front into a political party, the lofty responsibilities conferred upon Corporal Sankoh and the establishment of bodies charged with monitoring the implementation of the Agreement and examining related disputes. At its first meeting, held in Freetown on 7 August last, the Joint Committee for the implementation of the Lome Peace Agreement also welcomed these positive occurrences.”
1999-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4035 (1999) · source