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Musambachime

lines on the record: 63
first: 2001-01-16
most recent: 2003-03-12
sittings or episodes: 7
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“Indeed, Africa and other developing regions will suffer the most. The world today should strive to maintain peace and to promote economic development for the benefit of all mankind. We should strive to eradicate poverty, hunger and disease. The resources spent on armaments should be channelled to the areas needed for human survival. This is what should preoccupy us, the peoples of the world.”
2003-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The African Union, our continental body, and the Non-Aligned Movement, which held its Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, last month and in which we are active members, support the United Nations inspections programme. This was also clearly stated by our President Manawasa, who has called on the world to observe the multilateral agenda. We do not believe that war is the best approach to resolving the issue. War does not build. It destroys life and property. We urge for the peaceful measures provided for in resolution 1441 (2002) to be continued. It is in this context that Zambia wishes to appeal to all members of the Security Council to maintain the unity of the Council and to confront serious issues with a united voice. We believe that any military action would spell disaster for the least developed countries.”
2003-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717Resumption1 (2003) · source
“My country's policy continues to be based on various principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter, the Constitutive Act of the African Union and the position of the Non-Aligned Movement, such as respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, good-neighbourliness, peaceful co-existence and settlement of disputes, and respect for human rights and the rule of law. It is on the basis of these principles that Zambia has for many years mediated in various conflicts in the region and supported peace efforts, including the provision of peacekeeping forces in other parts of the world and in Africa itself.”
2003-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Mohamed ElBaradei, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), also reported to this Council, as follows: "After three months of intrusive inspections, we have to date found no evidence or plausible indication of the revival of a nuclear-weapon programme in Iraq". (ibid, p. 8) He said, however, that IAEA would continue to investigate all issues of concern to the Security Council. Going by the statements of the inspectors I have quoted, it is clear that progress has been made and continues to be made in the disarmament of the Iraqi regime. Zambia is a peace-loving country.”
2003-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Blix informed the Security Council that, "after a period of somewhat reluctant cooperation, there has been an acceleration of initiatives from the Iraqi side since the end of January" (S/PV.47]4, p. 5) and that the destruction of the Al Samoud 2 missiles under the supervision of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) constituted "a substantial measure of disarmament". He further stated that there was still work to be done and that UNMOVIC would provide the remaining tasks with a timeline of months, which will be sufficient to conclude its work in Iraq. Apart from Mr. Blix, Mr.”
2003-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Zambia would like to associate itself with the statements made by Malaysia on behalf of the Non- Aligned Movement and South Africa in its capacity as Chair of the African Union, and with the statement that will be made by Malawi, the Chair of the Group of African States for this month. The issue of the disarmament of Iraq concerns all humankind. Developing and possessing weapons of mass destruction is not a welcome development, as these weapons threaten the very existence of mankind. Iraq's compliance with all the Security Council's resolutions is therefore cardinal to peace and security in the region and the world at large. Since the inspectors resumed inspections in November 2002, they have briefed this Council on six occasions. The inspectors have reported progress in their work. In his latest briefing, Mr.”
2003-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Let me begin by thanking you, Sir, for assuming the presidency of the Council for this month. My delegation also wishes to thank you for agreeing so promptly to Malaysia's request to hold this very important meeting. I also wish to commend your predecessor for the leadership that he provided during his tenure as President of the Security Council last month. Your leadership comes at a very critical stage in the history of the Security Council. This is an important organ of the United Nations, which has to decide between the survival and the destruction of a nation. As an African who is guided by the wisdom of the elders and who comes from a continent which has been subjected to a lot of pressure and hardships, I know that you will remain strong and provide the steadfast leadership associated with African struggle and triumph.”
2003-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The success of the 2001 Programme of Action depends on multilateral efforts strengthened through greater coordination and cooperation.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Zambia hopes that all Member States can adopt that method because of its demonstrated effective impact on society. International cooperation can also be encouraged at the level of South-South cooperation. Developing countries can pool their resources and coordinate regional efforts; we should not always look to the North for resources. South-South cooperation driven by common threats and objectives could be very instrumental in curbing the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects. In Africa, the effort should be extended to the relevant bodies of civil society in each country, including non-governmental organizations, which could spearhead awareness campaigns. The United Nations, through the Department for Disarmament Affairs and its regional centres, should remain at the forefront of that particular effort.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“My delegation is concerned that all the global efforts to curb such weapons may not be successful unless the current trend to concentrate attention on officially held arms is checked. There is a need to establish a mechanism that will control private illicit transfers, which account for the bulk of the illicit trade. Such a move would be an effective way of preventing the supply of small arms to non-State actors. Regional and international initiatives must be encouraged if the fight against small arms is to be successful. My Government is committed to working with the rest of the international community at the regional and international levels. One of the most effective and practical methods of dealing with the problem of the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons is to destroy recovered weapons.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“So that many delegations will be able to attend that event, Zambia requests that it be held in New York, where many of the countries affected by the problem of small arms are represented. In addition, my country wishes to appeal to those countries that made pledges to implement the Programme of Action to make good on their commitments to provide financial and technical assistance and support to the Secretariat in order to facilitate the participation of the least developed countries, many of which are among the hardest hit by the negative impact of small arms and light weapons. The course and the conduct of inter-State and intra-State wars in Africa clearly indicate that small arms and light weapons are a major cause of political instability.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In this regard, Zambia calls for the early conclusion of the work of the Group of Governmental Experts on the issue which met in Geneva last July, under the auspices of the United Nations. It is my Government's hope that the recommendations of the Group will help speed efforts to develop an international instrument that could provide a legal framework to trace the illicit trade around the world in the small arms and light weapons that fuel conflicts in Africa and other developing regions. Zambia supports all efforts at the regional and subregional levels to ensure strong momentum in the follow-up to the Programme of Action as we prepare for the biennial meeting of States on small arms and light weapons, the first of which is scheduled in 2003.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“For this process to succeed, the disarmament component should have an effective and attractive arms recovery programme that can prevent combatants from trading their small arms for necessities and encourage them instead to hand them over to the authorized authorities for money. My delegation would like to see increased support to the buy-back and other arms recovery programmes in order to motivate the combatants to surrender to the authorities more of their arms, thus enhancing demobilization and disarmament of the former combatants and their reintegration into social life. Zambia believes that, as a follow-up to the United Conference on Small Arms and Light Weapons, the adoption of an international instrument to trace illegal trade is imperative.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“At the regional level, Zambia has continued to be active in the Southern Africa Development Community programme on small arms and light weapons within the framework of the Southern African Regional Police Chief Cooperation Council. This effort, which started in 1995 in response to growing illicit trade and trafficking in small arms and their ammunition, is assisting Governments to coordinate their efforts at the regional level. The continuation of the programme, however, depends on the availability of funds. Zambia would welcome any financial and technical support from the cooperating partners in order to strengthen these efforts. As you are aware, demobilization and disarmament efforts are currently taking place in Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In July 2001 the United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects adopted a high-profile Programme of Action that helped to galvanize international efforts to curb this scourge during the past year. As part of the efforts to implement the Programme of Action, my country has taken a number of important steps at the national and regional levels. One such effort is the "guns for money" programme, in which the Zambia Police Service offers up to an equivalent of $55 to all voluntary hand-overs of illegally held arms. The response to this programme has been overwhelming. A large number of illicitly acquired arms have been recovered.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“I also wish to commend you, Mr. President, for your selection of the topic under discussion. The issue of small arms requires the urgent attention of the United Nations, as these weapons are used in many of the conflicts around the world and are a cause of a very high loss of life, especially of women and children. My delegation welcomes the report of the Secretary- General presented by the Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs this morning. We welcome his recommendations, which are well founded and instructive and which merit implementation as quickly as possible. My delegation would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects, document A/57/ 160, which we found to contain useful information, assumptions and conclusions.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“I wish once again to salute you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting, which provides yet another opportunity for Member States to express their views on how the United Nations can best provide leadership in the search for peace and stability in the world. I recall that this is the second open meeting since your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October. Given your immense diplomatic skill, I am confident that you will steer the deliberations of the Council on this item to a fruitful conclusion. Like your predecessor, my good friend the Permanent Representative of Bulgaria, Mr. Stefan Tafrov, you are committed to maintaining dialogue with Member States in order to enhance transparency and democracy in the work of the Security Council. This method should be maintained.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“I wish to conclude by underscoring the importance of working together on this question within the framework of the United Nations. The work of the General Assembly's Ad Hoc Committee through the Sixth Committee Working Group requires the support of all States. Supporting the work of the Ad Hoc Committee will promote the early conclusion of a comprehensive convention on international terrorism. This will further expand the frontiers of our war against international terrorism. It is our firm conviction that the elaboration of such a convention would provide a universal definition of terrorism that would apply in all situations. It is the hope of my delegation that the Security Council will strengthen and not weaken multilateralism in our fight against terrorism.”
2002-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption2 (2002) · source
“International law should not support the impunity of terrorists, because terrorism is contrary to any legal norms. Terrorists are criminals of the highest category because of the indiscriminate nature of terrorism and its negative impact on society. As a country that upholds the sacredness of the right of peoples to self-determination and independence, Zambia knows very well the difference between a freedom fighter and a terrorist. Liberation movements are legal bodies with clear objectives and programmes of actions that are available to all those who are interested. On the contrary, terrorists have no missions, their activities are illegal and often they claim to represent mysterious forces that exist only in the minds of the perpetrators.”
2002-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption2 (2002) · source
“As many in this room are aware, terrorism and its infrastructure are financed through illegal activities, including arms smuggling, drug production and trafficking. The profits made from these illegal activities are ultimately used to purchase weapons of terror. In other words, for the United Nations to win the war against terrorism, the efforts must not be confined to one country or region, because terrorism is a common enemy of all countries and peoples. Above all, it is the number one enemy to stability, peace and democracy. From what I have said, it is clear that all countries, religions, beliefs and cultures are vulnerable to terrorism. The fight against terrorism should, therefore, unite, not divide, our resolve. Terrorism must be defined with reference to its acts, and not to its perpetrators.”
2002-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption2 (2002) · source
“As a developing country, Zambia is concerned that the fight against international terrorism will overshadow efforts against poverty and disease, such as HIV/AIDS. We urgently require foreign direct investment, which is so badly needed to make a difference to many millions of people who live on less than one dollar per day. The fight against international terrorism should also be extended to its breeding ground, poverty. Our efforts must not, I repeat, be confined to military options only. Rather, the efforts of the United Nations should be concentrated on a thorough examination of the phenomenon of terrorism, including its roots, its support bases and the different forms it has taken around the world. If well executed, the fight against terrorism might unlock the puzzle surrounding the failure to achieve socio-economic development.”
2002-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption2 (2002) · source
“Therefore, I wish to reiterate my country's appeal to all countries to ensure that terrorist groups are prevented from gaining access to nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction. The United Nations and regional organizations are the institutions that should take the lead in this effort. Threats to international peace and security posed by international terrorism are real. The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is increasing. There is an urgent need for the Security Council to ensure that collective efforts are not based on emotion and other previously conceived notions that only serve to make global efforts even more difficult. It is my Government's deep conviction that increased international efforts towards the effective elimination of international terrorism would secure international peace and security.”
2002-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption2 (2002) · source
“It is, therefore, appropriate that the Security Council hold public debates on the subject to enable Member States to share views on the issue with the Council. My Government believes that multilateral efforts carried out within the framework of the United Nations will be more effective than efforts taken at the national level. The horror of international terrorism threatens all States without exception. Strengthening multilateralism should be the core principle in the ongoing reform of the United Nations to make it more effective and relevant to the changed times. Zambia stands ready to cooperate with the other countries in the southern African region, the African Union and the United Nations to enhance the efforts against terrorism.”
2002-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption2 (2002) · source
“Zambia has worked through the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the newly launched African Union to promote collective efforts in the fight against terrorism. It is also against this background that my country welcomes the commendable work of the Security Council, which, in response to the tragic events of 11 September 2001, adopted resolutions 1368 (2001) and 1373 (2001) on this subject. When the General Assembly expressed its position on the matter, Zambia worked with other Member States in adopting resolution 56/1. The fight against international terrorism is a global effort that requires the support of all countries. The question of countering international terrorism in all its aspects should be the concern of all countries.”
2002-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption2 (2002) · source
“Therefore, we have the experience and are an example of how a vibrant economy can be undermined by acts of terrorism. Terrorism is real. It has very grave consequences for life, business and development. The statistics from the aviation industry regarding the impact of the tragic events of 11 September 2001 on international travel are only the best-documented of the consequences of terrorism. Terrorism can undo gains it has taken many years to achieve. Above all, international terrorism can very often create hostilities between and among nations, thus endangering international peace and security. It is against this background that my country has always condemned acts of terrorism in all their aspects, no matter by whom committed, or where.”
2002-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption2 (2002) · source
“We also thank the Vice-Chairmen and the experts for their commitment and dedication. The work of this Committee has been exemplary. Mr. President, my delegation thanks you for calling this timely meeting to allow Member States to contribute to this very important debate on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. Zambia is committed to international efforts to eliminate terrorism in all its aspects. As most members of the United Nations are aware, my country paid dearly in life and infrastructure at the hands of the apartheid and Rhodesian regimes for more than two decades, when, for geographical considerations, my country supported the noble aspirations of the Southern African region to self- determination and independence.”
2002-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption2 (2002) · source
“On behalf of my delegation, I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October. We have no doubt that with your immense experience, the deliberations of the Council are in good hands. In the same breath, we would like to extend our appreciation to Ambassador Stefan Tafrov, Permanent Representative of Bulgaria, for the able manner in which he steered the work of the Council for the month of September. My delegation also welcomes the very important statement by the Secretary-General made to the Council last Friday. We also welcome the report submitted by Sir Jeremy Greenstock, Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), for its depth and analytic perspective.”
2002-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption2 (2002) · source
“The situations in those countries demand concerted action by all concerned - including the international community - to restore peace and to avoid further loss of life and suffering among the people. We commend the efforts of the Security Council, the OAU, the regional groups and the various African leaders to bring peace to these sister countries. We pray and hope that they will bear fruit soon. In conclusion, I wish to take this opportunity to pledge the full support and commitment of my delegation to the activities of the ad hoc Working Group. Its objectives to find solutions to the problems of Africa have our support. It is my hope that, together, we can make a difference and find workable solutions for Africa.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“At this juncture, we would like to commend the leaders of Africa for producing an economic initiative, the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD). It is a blueprint for the development of Africa, and it stresses such aspects as the importance of the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts; peace enforcement, peacekeeping and peacemaking; and post-conflict reconciliation, rehabilitation and reconstruction. More important, it focuses on the utilization of Africa's own resources for development with the support of partners. The developments taking place in Madagascar, the Republic of the Congo, Somalia and Liberia are, however, less comforting.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“It is our hope that those developments will be permanent and that the people of Angola will not return to war. The Angolan people need peace; we hope that it is now within their grasp. The international community should continue to give them support as they strive towards the attainment of peace in their country. My delegation would also like to congratulate Eritrea and Ethiopia on accepting the report of the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission without reservation. That development is a demonstration of two neighbouring countries resolving the conflict between them in a peaceful and friendly manner. We wish to note that some progress has also been registered in Burundi. A transitional Government is in place, and we hope that the international community will continue to give support to the peace process in that country.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We hope that the remaining issues will not prove to be obstacles to moving the peace process forward. We also hope that, under the aegis of the Lusaka Agreement, which is accepted by all parties to the conflict, the agreement between the Government and the Movement for the Liberation of the Congo will be used as a framework to broaden and incorporate all other groups as they work towards a final agreement. It is important that the final agreement be owned by all groups in the Congo. We also congratulate the people of Angola for the giant strides they have taken towards the cessation of conflict since February this year. We note with satisfaction the rapid progress of the peace process, the demobilization of former rebel soldiers and the gradual resettlement of displaced persons.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We want to congratulate the people of Sierra Leone on the steps that they have taken towards peace in their country. The successful holding of elections there, in an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity during the entire exercise, demonstrated that the people of Sierra Leone were tired of war and desired peace. We salute the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the significant progress of the inter- Congolese dialogue in Sun City, South Africa, under the wise counsel ofthe facilitator, Sir Ketumile Masire, former President of Botswana, and President Mbeki of South Africa. The Congolese people deserve praise for their serious approach to their responsibilities and for securing agreement on 87 points, which constituted approximately 85 per cent of what was to be discussed.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The Secretary-General's report on the causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa (S/1998/318) was published in 1998 and was considered by the General Assembly, the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council as highlighting the causes of conflict, which include poverty; local, national and regional instability; and widespread and easy access to small arms and light weapons. The report also contains a series of both specific and broad recommendations on the issues of conflict resolution, post-conflict peace- building and the mobilization of resources for development. My delegation has total confidence in the report's recommendations. The holding ofthis meeting comes at a time when a number of positive developments are taking place in Africa.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“This debate, and the visits made by Council members to our continent to get a first-hand impression of the situation and to have the opportunity to discuss issues with our leaders and with other parties to conflicts, have highlighted the extent of the Council's interest in resolving issues and in finding solutions to conflicts in Africa. In view of the complex nature of the conflicts in Africa, the ad hoc Working Group has a huge responsibility to find innovative ways of addressing their underlying causes in order to foster sustainable peace and security on our continent. The holding of this meeting is a step towards realizing the objectives ofthe ad hoc Working Group.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“As he leaves to take up his new post in Dakar, we wish him well. The decision to convene this meeting to discuss the ad hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa is to be highly commended. The meeting is a timely and welcome development in that it allows members and non-members of the Council to review the situation in Africa and to propose a new course of action. My delegation would like to express its appreciation to the Security Council for devoting so much time to issues concerning Africa.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We are confident that, under his chairmanship, the ad hoc Working Group will enhance and supplement efforts to bring about lasting peace on the African continent. We also thank him for the statement that he made this morning on the mandate of the ad hoc Working Group. My delegation further wishes to thank the Chairman of the Economic and Social Council and the Permanent Observer of the OAU for their important statements this morning. Special thanks go also to Assistant Secretary-General Ibrahima Fall for his contribution to the establishment ofthe ad hoc Working Group and for the support he has given to it. We also thank him for the thought-provoking statement that he made this morning. I should like to mention here that we welcome his appointment as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“At the outset, allow me, on behalf of the current Chairman of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), President Mwanawasa of Zambia, to congratulate the delegation of Singapore on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. My delegation also wishes to thank you, Mr. President, for initiating this meeting, which will undoubtedly go a long way in helping to resolve conflicts in Africa. In the same vein, let me commend your predecessor, Ambassador Lavrov ofthe Russian Federation, for the able manner in which he guided the affairs of the Council during the month of April. We also wish to pay a special tribute to Ambassador Koonjul of Mauritius for his tireless work.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“If the Panel, as claimed in paragraph 111, has information that various Congolese resources transit through Zambia illegally, the noble and decent thing to do would be to inform my Government so that the necessary control measures can be effected. My country therefore challenges the Panel to substantiate these allegations as they appear in the report. If it should fail to do so, we would demand a retraction and an apology. We make these demands because we believe in transparency; we believe in objectivity, justice and fair play. I wish to assure the Council that we will always extend help to other panels.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437Resumption1 (2001) · source
“My delegation is convinced that the mandate given to this Panel was a noble one and made in good faith. We believe that, if properly focused, the Panel could make a positive contribution towards bringing peace and stability to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. However, the tone and content of the report as it relates to Zambia creates an element of distrust and suspicion which could easily fuel an already volatile situation. We have already invested a lot in the search for peace. We should not allow the efforts that we have made and the progress so painstakingly achieved to be undermined by people with different intentions and agendas. We are therefore disturbed by these unjustifiable accusations.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Sharing the longest border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, my country has been the worst affected by the spillover from the conflict. Zambia does not stand to gain in any way from this conflict. In fact, the conflict is impacting negatively on the well-being of Zambians. The continuous flow of refugees and increased insecurity along the borders have greatly disrupted the lives of our people. We do not cherish this situation and that is what the Panel should have known and should know. Zambia has always supported and cooperated with the panels sent by the Security Council and other United Nations bodies. We have facilitated their smooth operation in the country and ensured that all impediments to their work were removed. They have been free to go wherever they want and to see whomever and whatever they want to see.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437Resumption1 (2001) · source
“As a nation, we are therefore shocked to note that, in paragraph 114, the Panel reports that there was a lack of cooperation from the Government of the Republic of Zambia. I want to pose the following questions. Where was the lack of cooperation when the Panel met the topmost person in the country - the President - and the Ministers relevant to its visit? Where was the lack of cooperation when the Government of the Republic of Zambia ensured that the Panel met with whomever it requested to meet? Where was the lack of cooperation when the Government of the Republic of Zambia ensured that it visited places that it wanted to visit? Indeed, where was the lack of cooperation when the Government provided transport and other facilities for the Panel?”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I want to inform the Council that this information was and is readily available not only with the Zambian Government, but with UNHCR as well. The Panel could easily have got this information had it asked for it. One wonders why, when there are facts, the Panel decided to insinuate otherwise and to paint a completely erroneous picture. Annex I of the addendum to the Panel's report is a list of the countries it visited and the officers it met. On page 35, it is clearly indicated that the Panel met with the President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Chiluba, four Government Ministers, including the Ministers of Defence and Presidential Affairs; and the Permanent Secretaries of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of Mines and Minerals Development.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Unfortunately, we must admit that the arrival of civilian refugees is often accompanied by the entry into the country of armed elements and ex-combatants. This situation poses a very serious threat to the security of the local population and of the civilian refugees themselves. To counter this, the Zambian Government, in collaboration with UNHCR, disarms and separates those identified as ex-combatants and sends them to a refugee camp called Ukwimi, which is located in the eastern part of the country, close to the Malawian border and far from the borders of Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and from the camps for civilian refugees. Currently, I wish to report that Ukwimi refugee camp is holding 2,278 ex-combatants, who are being screened by the National Eligibility Committee in collaboration with UNHCR.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437Resumption1 (2001) · source
“If it is true that military training is being conducted in these camps, as the Panel alleges, then the conclusion would be that this is being done with the full knowledge of UNHCR. Of course, we know that this is not true. The protracted conflicts in Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have continued to generate large numbers of refugees who are sheltered in Zambia. As pointed out in the UNHCR report in document A/56/12, Zambia is the country most adversely affected by the influx of refugees from those two countries. Because of our adherence to the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, my country continues to shoulder the heavy burden of looking after refugees.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437Resumption1 (2001) · source
“According to the 1951 United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, to which Zambia adheres religiously, the supervision, administration and management of refugee camps are the responsibility of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The host country provides security for refugees and citizens alike. UNHCR has been in Zambia for more than 30 years. In that period, it has never complained of Zambia's lack of capacity to provide military or police protection. Similarly, UNHCR has never complained that refugees' enjoyment of rights was worse than that of the citizens, residents, migrant workers, tourists and visitors. This statement, therefore, is far from the truth. Zambia currently hosts more than 270,000 refugees, who are in two settlements and four camps under the supervision of UNHCR.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In paragraph 111, the Panel alleges that "Zambia does not have the capacity to exert much control over the refugee camps in its territory, where training activities have been conducted for incursions carried out from Zambian territory." This is a serious allegation. It casts serious doubts on the sovereignty of our country as well as on the ability of our security institutions to conduct or undertake their statutory functions. We do not know how the Panel arrived at this conclusion, because - let me tell the Council - during all the times it was in Zambia, it did not visit a single refugee camp. Therefore, we wonder why the Panel, without knowing the facts, chose to cast Zambia's ability in a negative light. This is unacceptable.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437Resumption1 (2001) · source
“My delegation is therefore extremely disappointed with the comments about my country contained in the addendum to the report of the Panel of Experts on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and Other Forms of Wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, contained in document S/2001/1072. Without even acknowledging the enormous sacrifices that Zambia has made and continues to make in the search for peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Panel makes serious and unsubstantiated allegations against my country. In the report, the Panel is in fact insinuating that Zambia is undermining its own efforts and those of the international community to bring peace to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Please allow me to address some of the issues raised by the Panel.”
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“It is no secret that the Zambian Government attaches great importance to all efforts to ensure that there is peace and stability in our region. My Government has always played a leading role in these efforts in Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Our contributions have been acknowledged by the Council and the international community at large. The efforts and personal sacrifices of the President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Frederick J. T. Chiluba, in the pursuit of peace and stability in the Congo are well known and well documented, and cannot be ignored. He has done everything possible to advance the cause of peace.”
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“President, for convening this very important meeting on the illegal exploitation of the natural resources and other forms of wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, our neighbour. The convening of this meeting is yet another demonstration of the Security Council's continued resolve to ensure the full implementation of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement in order to achieve durable peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in our region as a whole. It is for this reason that the Republic of Zambia provided its full assistance to the Panel to facilitate its work during its visit to our country. I also want to assure you, Mr. President, that the Government of the Republic of Zambia will continue to cooperate fully with you and the other members of the Security Council in your noble efforts.”
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“My delegation would like to congratulate you, my brother from the great Republic of Mali, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December. Allow me also to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Durrant of Jamaica, who guided the deliberations of the Council in the month of November. In addition, allow me to welcome the presence and the statements of the Ministers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania, and the Adviser to the President of the Republic of Rwanda. Their participation in the deliberations this afternoon have helped to clarify a number of issues. I would like to thank you, Mr.”
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