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1. “It welcomes the recent efforts of the European Community and the Secretary-General aimed at prevailing upon the parties to respect fully the cease-fire signed on 12 April 1992 under the auspices of the European Community. It notes with satisfaction the decision of the Secretary-General to accelerate the deployment in Bosnia-Hercegovina of the 100 military observers from UNPROFOR, 41 to be deployed in the Mostar region immediately. The presence of these military observers, like that of the monitors of the European Community, should help the parties to implement their commitment, undertaken on 23 April 1992, to respect the cease-fire. The Council welcomes the support given by the CSCE to the efforts of the European Community and of the United Nations. "4.”

   1992-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3070 (1992) · source

2. “Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "1, In advance of its consideration of the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 749 (1992) (8/23836) the Security Council has had an exchange of views in the course of which various proposals were made with regard to the situation in Bosnia-Hercegovina. "2, The Security Council notes with deep concern the rapid and violent deterioration of the situation in Bosnia-Hercegovina, which in addition to causing an increasing number of deaths of many innocent victims further risks compromising peace and security in the region. "3.”

   1992-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3070 (1992) · source

3. “I should like to draw attention to the following other documents: S/23812, letter dated 14 April 1992 from the Permanent Representatives of Belgium, France and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; S/23830, letter dated 21 April 1992 from the Permanent Representatives of Belgium, France and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; and §/23832, letter dated 22 April 1992 from the Charge d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Albania to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General.”

   1992-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3070 (1992) · source

4. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the request contained 'in the letter dated 23 April 1992 from the Charge d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/23833) and the letter dated 24 April 1992 from the Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/23838). Members of the Council have before them document S/23836, which contains the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 749 (1992).”

   1992-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3070 (1992) · source

5. “There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution, as orally revised in its provisional form, has been adopted unanimously as resolution 751 (1992). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter, The meeting rose at 8.20 p.m.”

   1992-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3069 (1992) · source

6. “Operative paragraph 3 should read as follows: "Requests the Secretary-General immediately to deploy a unit of 50 United Nations Observers to monitor the cease-fire in Mogadishu in accordance with paragraphs 24-26 of the Secretary-General's report (S/23829);". It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution contained in document 8/23834, as orally revised in its provisional form. Unless I hear any objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A_ vote was taken was by show of hands. in favour: Austria, Belgium, Cape Verde, China, Ecuador, France, Hungary, India, Japan, Morocco, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Venezuela, Zimbabwe”

   1992-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3069 (1992) · source

7. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia, which is contained in document $/23829 and Add.1 and 2. Members of the Council aiso have before them document §/23834, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's consultations. I should like to draw attention to a change in operative paragraph 3 of the draft resolution.”

   1992-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3069 (1992) · source

8. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Somalia in which she requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Ms. Hassan (Somalia) took a place at the Council table.”

   1992-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3069 (1992) · source

9. “It invites the Secretary~General to dispatch urgently to the area his Personal Envoy to act in close cooperation with representatives of the European Community whose current efforts are aimed at stopping the fighting and at bringing 'about a peaceful solution to the crisis, and to report to the Council." The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 6.25 p.m.”

   1992-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3068 (1992) · source

10. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. been Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council, alarmed by reports on rapid deterioration of the situation in Bosnia Herzegovina, reiterates the appeal in Security Council resolution 749 (1992) to all parties and others concerned in Bosnia Herzegovina to stop the fighting immediately.”

    1992-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3068 (1992) · source

11. “There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has therefore been adopted unanimously as resolution 750 (1992). The Security Council has thus concluded the present Stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.05 p.m,”

    1992-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3067 (1992) · source

12. “In favour: Austria, Belgium, Cape Verde, China, Ecuador, France, Hungary, India, Japan, Morocco, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Venezuela, Zimbabwe”

    1992-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3067 (1992) · source

13. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. | Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on his mission of good offices in Cyprus, document $/23780. Members of the Council also have before them document $/23797, containing the text of a draft resolution which was prepared in the course of the Council's consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    1992-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3067 (1992) · source

14. “There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution, as orally revised in its provisional form, has been adopted unanimously as resolution 749 (1992), The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 12,45 p.m,”

    1992-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3066 (1992) · source

15. “A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Austria, Belgium, Cape Verde, China, Ecuador, France, Hungary, India, Japan, Morocco, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Venezuela, Zimbabwe”

    1992-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3066 (1992) · source

16. “I should like to draw attention to the following revisions to the draft resolution contained in document $/23788 in its provisional form: The following words should be added at the end of the fourth preambular paragraph, before the comma: "and the continuing contacts by the Secretary-General with all the parties and others concerned to stabilize the cease-fire;". Renumber operative paragraph 6 as operative paragraph 2 and renumber the remaining paragraphs accordingly. In the renumbered paragraph 2, replace the words "the Force" by "UNPROFOR". It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution contained in document $/23788, as orally revised in its provisional form. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

    1992-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3066 (1992) · source

17. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/23777, containing the text of a report of the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 743 (1992). Members of the Council also have before them document 5/23788;, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's consultations.”

    1992-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3066 (1992) · source

18. “"The members of the Security Council request the Secretary-General to use his good offices, in accordance with resolution 681 (1990), regarding this situation concerning Palestinian civilians under Israeli occupation," The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.45 a.m,”

    1992-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3065 (1992) · source

19. “"The members of the Security Council condemn all these acts of violence at Rafah. They urge maximum restraint in order to bring the violence to an end. "The members of the Security Council urge Israel to abide at all times by its obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War of 12 August 1949 and to respect and to act in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. The members of the Security Council are concerned that any escalation of violence would have serious implications for the peace process, especially at a time when negotiations to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace are under way.”

    1992-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3065 (1992) · source

20. “Members of the Security Council have received photocopies of a letter dated 1 April 1992 from the Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People addressed to the President of the Security Council. A similar letter has been addressed to the Secretary-General and will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol 8/23782. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The members of the Security Council are gravely concerned by the continued deterioration of the situation in the Gaza Strip, especially by the current serious situation in Rafah in which several Palestinians have been killed and many more injured.”

    1992-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3065 (1992) · source

21. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of members of the Council to the following documents: $/23721, letter dated 16 March 1992 from the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations addressed to the . Secretary-General; and §/23740 and §/23770, letters dated 20 March and 1 April 1992, respectively, from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General.”

    1992-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3065 (1992) · source

22. “The result of the voting is as follows: 10 votes in favour, 1 against and 4 abstentions. The request has been approved. At the invitation of the President, the representative of Palestine took a place at the Council table.”

    1992-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3065 (1992) · source

23. “If no other member of the Council wishes to speak at this stage, I shall take it that the Council is ready to vote on the request by Palestine. It is so decided. A_ vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Austria, Cape Verde, China, Ecuador, India, Japan, Morocco, Russian Federation, Venezuela, zimbabwe Against: United States of America Abstaining: Belgium, France, Hungary, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland”

    1992-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3065 (1992) · source

24. “Nasser Al-Kidwa, Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, to participate in the current consideration by the Security Council of the item entitled 'The Situation in the occupied Arab territories'." The request is not made pursuant to rule 37 or rule 39 of the the provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council, but if approved the Council would invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to participate, not under rule 37 or rule 39, but with the same rights of participation as those conferred by rule 37 Does any member of the Security Council wish to speak on this request?”

    1992-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3065 (1992) · source

25. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter "dated 3 Aprii 1992 from the Permanent Observer of "Palestine to the United Nations, 'which will be issued as document S/23781 and reads as follows: "I have the honour to request that, in accordance with its previous practice, the Security Council invite Dr.”

    1992-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3065 (1992) · source

26. “"The Council further demands that the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya pay to the Government of Venezuela immediate and full compensation for the damage caused, "Any suggestion that those acts of violence were not directed against the Government of Venezuela but against and in reaction to resolution 748 (1992) is extremely serious and totally unacceptable." The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. Lhe meeting rose at 4.50 p.m.”

    1992-04-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3064 (1992) · source

27. “"The Council demands that the Government of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya take all necessary measures to honour its international legal obligations to ensure the security of the personnel and to protect the property of the Embassy of Venezuela and of all other diplomatic and consular premises or personnel present in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, including those of the United Nations and related organizations, from acts of violence and terrorism.”

    1992-04-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3064 (1992) · source

28. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the request contained in the letter dated 2 April 1992 from the Permanent Representative of Venezuela to the United Nations, document S/23771. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council strongly condemns the violent attacks on and destruction of the premises of the Embassy of Venezuela in Tripoli that took place today. The fact that these intolerable and extremely grave events have been directed not only against the Government of Venezuela but also against and in reaction to Security Council resolution 748 (1992) underlines the seriousness of the situation.”

    1992-04-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3064 (1992) · source

29. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of April, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Ambassador Diego Arria, Permanent Representative of Venezuela to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of March 1992. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Arria for the great diplomatic skill and unfailing courtesy with which he conducted the Council's business last month. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted. LETTER DATED 2 APRIL 1992 FROM THE PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF VENEZUELA TO THE UNITED NATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL (S/23771)”

    1992-04-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3064 (1992) · source

30. “It is therefore of crucial importance that every decision taken by the Security Council be able to withstand the careful scrutiny of the 160 Member States on whose behalf the Council is expected to act. This is only possible if the Council insists on being guided in its decisions and actions by the Charter and other international conventions. Any approach that assumes that international law is created by majority votes in the Security Council is bound to have far-reaching ramifications which could cause irreparable harm to the credibility and prestige of the Organization, with dire consequences for a stable and peaceful world order.”

    1992-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3063 (1992) · source

31. “Two of the Council members and Libya recognize the competence of the International Court of Justice under the terms of article 14 of that Convention to arbitrate in any matter concerning the interpretation or application of the Convention, as in the present case. For that reason, it is our view that the Council's deliberations could have benefited from the Court's pronouncement. Finally, this 15-member Council acts on behalf of a total of 175 States Members of the United Nations. This means that 160 States have placed their security, and possibly their very survival, in the hands of the 15. This is a solemn and heavy responsibility that each and every member of the Council carries.”

    1992-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3063 (1992) · source

32. “We are convinced that it would have been in the best interests of institutional tidiness for the Security Council to await the outcome of the judicial proceedings at the International Court of Justice. Zimbabwe attaches great importance to the rule of law in relations between States. As the body entrusted with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Council must attach due importance to international law, including international conventions. In explaining its vote at the time of the adoption of resolution 731 (1992), Zimbabwe stressed the relevance of the 1971 Montreal Convention to the matter before us. Libya and the three Council members involved are all parties to the Montreal Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation.”

    1992-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3063 (1992) · source

33. “While there is no specific provision in the Charter that precludes parallel consideration of the matter by these two principal organs of our Organization, Zimbabwe believes that the authors of the Charter intended the two bodies to complement each other's efforts rather than proceed in a manner that could produce contradictory results. By taking the Chapter VII route while this case is still pending before the world Court, the Security Council is risking a major institutional crisis. Such an institutional crisis, which is clearly avoidable, would not only undermine the prestige, credibility and integrity of the entire Organization but would also sap international confidence in the Security Council's capacity to execute, in a judicious and objective manner, its mandate as provided for in the Charter.”

    1992-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3063 (1992) · source

34. “Precipitate action under Chapter VII in these circumstances would call into question the Security Council's commitment to solving disputes first and foremost through negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, resort to regional arrangements or other peaceful means, as provided for in the Charter of the United Nations. The dispute which is the subject of the draft resolution before us is also the subject of consideration at the International Court of Justice at the Hague. The Charter provides that disputes of a legal nature should, as a general rule, be referred by the parties to the International Court of Justice.”

    1992-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3063 (1992) · source

35. “It is Zimbabwe's view that, in a case such as the one before us, recourse to the sanctions provisions of Chapter VII of the Charter should be considered only as a last resort, especially in view of their devastating effects not only on the targeted country's innocent civilian population but also on the region as a whole and beyond. Chapter VI of the Charter provides for other means that should be pursued exhaustively before resorting to Chapter VII. We do not believe that these peaceful diplomatic means have been exhausted.”

    1992-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3063 (1992) · source

36. “The Council is now about to decide on a draft resolution imposing certain measures on Libya under Chapter VII of the Charter. From the time this draft was first circulated, we have been carefully considering the question of whether invoking Chapter VII is the best route to take at this stage. I must state that my delegation feels enormous discomfort in invoking Chapter VII at this stage: not only would such action be hasty, it would also be in complete disregard of the wise counsel of the Secretary-General and it would overlook some pertinent provisions of the Charter.”

    1992-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3063 (1992) · source

37. “My Government has studied it very carefully and has taken particular note of its conclusions, While the Secretary-General could not report unequivocal success in his efforts to seek the cooperation of Libya in responding to the requests by three members of this Council, he has concluded that there has been a certain evolution of the position of the Government of Libya, and has advised that the Security Council should take this development into consideration in its further deliberations on the issue. We commend the Secretary-General for his report, for his efforts to resolve this crisis and for his advice. Zimbabwe is on record as having consistently maintained that, as required by the Charter, all Security Council resolutions are binding and must be complied with.”

    1992-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3063 (1992) · source

38. “In explaining its vote before this Council two months ago, my delegation stated that resolution 731 (1992) sought to achieve two main objectives: to send a clear message that the international community is determined to deal firmly with terrorism, and to ensure that the perpetrators of the Pan Am and UTA bombings are brought to justice. Zimbabwe and other non-aligned members of the Council, at the time resolution 731 (1992) was adopted, insisted that the Secretary-General be given a clear role in seeking a peaceful, diplomatic solution to the dispute between Libya and three members of the Council. It was Zimbabwe's understanding then that any further Council action on this matter would be guided by a report from the Secretary-General. That report is before us today.”

    1992-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3063 (1992) · source

39. “Zimbabwe condemns in the strongest terms terrorism in all its forms. We are fully aware of the pain, the suffering and the carnage that it wreaks, and it is our belief that no cause or objective can ever justify it. Members of the international community must stand shoulder to shoulder in ensuring the eradication of terrorism, which is a threat to international peace and security. Zimbabwe was particularly outraged at the tragic and needless loss of innocent lives that resulted from the terrorist bombings of Pan American flight 103 and UTA flight 772. We wish to see those responsible brought to book.”

    1992-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3063 (1992) · source

40. “We therefore call upon all the parties in Somalia to cease all hostilities; to cooperate fully with the technical team in its mandate to prepare an operational plan for a United Nations monitoring mechanism; and to cooperate fully with the technical team in putting in place mechanisms for unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance to all persons in need throughout Somalia. We are confident that the Secretary-General will vigorously pursue his humanitarian efforts in Somalia by harnessing all the resources at his disposal, including those of the relevant United Nations agencies, to address urgently the critical and tragic situation of the population in Somalia. We look forward to the Secretery-General's s report and to the expeditious approval and. implementation of his recommendations so as to stabilize the situation in Somalia.”

    1992-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3060 (1992) · source

41. “It is my delegation's expectation that the dispatch of this technical team will not be delayed by the reference to a coordinator for humanitarian efforts in operative paragraph 6 of the draft resolution before us. I must place on record our indignation at some of the parties in Somalia, which seem not to take seriously their commitment to the recently signed cease-fire agreements. They should be warned that the international community will not accept a situation in which innocent people continue to lose their lives in circumstances where differences can easily be resolved through peaceful means.”

    1992-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3060 (1992) · source

42. “We thank him for his excellent address. The Security Council has of late been seized of fratricidal conflicts that have caused so much destruction and massive loss of life and have threatened the peace and stability of regions. Effective and appropriate measures have already been taken by the Council to stabilize the cease-fires in two areas - Yugoslavia and Cambodia. The tragedy of Somalia has for almost a year been unravelling before our very-eyes. My delegation believes that the Somalia conflicts are of an extremely grave nature and should be addressed with utmost urgency. That is why we welcome the recommendation of the Secretary-General to dispatch to Somalia, as soon as possible, a technical team that will prepare a plan for a United Nations monitoring mechanism.”

    1992-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3060 (1992) · source

43. “My delegation wishes to commend and congratulate the Secretary~General for launching - in close cooperation with the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the League of Arab States and the Organization of the Islamic Conference - the peace effort in Somalia that resulted in the 14 February New York commitment by two of the warring parties to cease hostilities, and the subsequent signing of the cease-fire agreements on 3 March 1992 in Mogadiscio. The report of the Secretary-General before us today (S/23693 and Corr.1) notes that the complexity of the tragic situation in Somalia required this concerted effort from the United Nations and the three regional Organizations. In this regard, my delegation welcomes the participation of His Excellency General Nwachukwu, the Chairman of the OAU Council of Ministers, in our deliberations.”

    1992-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3060 (1992) · source

44. “The provisions of the Geneva Conventions and resolution 687 (1991) clearly impose upon Iraq an obligation to release all Kuwaiti nationals in its custody and to do so expeditiously in cooperation with the ICRC. We call upon Iraq to cooperate fully, to provide the ICRC with information relating to the missing persons, to facilitate searches by the ICRC and to accede to requests by the ICRC to undertake searches for the missing persons in accordance with ICRC norms and practices. My delegation will be listening very carefully to Deputy Prime Minister Aziz's message and explanations and will be looking forward to a constructive and fruiful discussion by the Council on the basis of his statement.”

    1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source

45. “Following the adoption of resolution 687 (1991) and its unconditional acceptance by Iraq last year, we had hoped that normalcy would be speedily and smoothly restored to the Gulf area so that the people of the region would be spared further suffering, My delegation is deeply concerned that almost a year after the end of the war, the serious humanitarian situation in the region shows no signs of diminishing. We need not remind the Council of its moral obligation to do all in its power to ease the suffering of the civilian population in the region. The Iraqi authorities too must carry out their responsibility in this regard. In this connection, we are deeply concerned about the as yet unresolved question of missing Kuwaiti nationals, as disclosed in the report dated 16 January 1992 of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).”

    1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source

46. “The Security Council's authority and credibility, as well as its moral stature can only be enhanced if the principle of enforcement of Security Council resolutions is applied uniformly and consistently regardless of who the offender might be. The Council has before it the Secretary-General's updated report on the extent of Iraq's compliance with Security Council resolutions. We are very grateful to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive and factual report. We sincerely hope that Deputy Prime Minister Aziz and his delegation will be able to explain to the Council the reasons for delays in implementing the relevant resolutions, as indicated in the Secretary-General's report. Of great concern to us is the humanitarian situation in the region, a cause cf which we have seized the Council on previous occasions.”

    1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source

47. “The offer by the Government of Irag to have this high-level delegation give a first-hand explanation of the progress, problems and policies attendant on Iraq's implementation of, and compliance with, Security Council resolutions is indeed welcome. As members of the Security Council, we consider it imperative that Council resolutions should be complied with without reservation. Recent history has demonstrated the Council's determination to enforce such compliance and has given us reason to hope that the collective will of the international community to right wrongs and protect the vulnerable is on the ascendancy.”

    1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source

48. “Let me begin, Sir, by congratulating you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. Your well-known diplomatic skills will no doubt enable us to deal effectively with the onerous matters before the Council this month. I should also like to congratulate Ambassador Pickering of the United States for the excellent way in which he conducted the Council's business during the month of February. Moreover, I should like to take this opportunity to welcome Mr. Petrovsky, with whom we will be working, on the assumption of his duties as Under-Secretary-General, and also to thank his predecessor, Mr. Safronchuk, for the very good work he did during his term of office. We welcome in our midst Deputy Prime Minister Aziz of Iraq and his delegation.”

    1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source

49. “This is why the existing international legal instruments make it clear that if the State holding the alleged offender does not extradite it shall be obliged, without any exception whatsoever, to submit the case to its competent authorities for the purpose of prosecution. Zimbabwe welcomes the clear role which the draft resolution gives to the Secretary-General in resolving the dispute before the Council. We believe that on a matter of grave importance such as the one before us it is prudent and appropriate that the Council take full advantage of the good offices of the Secretary-General. It is our sincere hope that when he reports back to the Council on the outcome of his efforts it will be possible to arrive at arrangements satisfactory to all parties concerned.”

    1992-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3033 (1992) · source

50. “My Government believes that in this regard the Security Council should be guided by the 1971 Montreal Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation. That Convention, like its sister Convention on the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft - The Haque Convention - designed to combat hijacking, which is another act of terrorism, seeks to implement the traditional precept of aut dedere, aut punire, generally translated as "extradite or punish". My Government understands the sensitivity that has always characterized the issue of extradition, The extradition of one's own nationals is impermissible in the laws of many States.”

    1992-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3033 (1992) · source