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Niehaus

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1998-06-06
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2002-06-27
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  1. “The other civilian component forming part of the mission will deal with human rights, and Costa Rica considers this to be vital. The reports about attacks on the civilian population by rebel forces, especially in the north of the country, are extremely worrying. The numbers reported of civilians who have been attacked, mutilated or raped, and the number of deaths, continue to be extremely high. For my delegation, this is the main problem that must be considered and resolved immediately. In this context, my delegation agrees with the view expressed in the report of the Secretary-General that these actions must be documented so that we can combat impunity.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source

  2. “Thirdly, Costa Rica supports the establishment of the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL) for an initial period of six months to monitor security throughout the country and assist the Government and ECOMOG in disarmament and demobilization activities, to monitor the demobilization of former combatants, to monitor compliance with international humanitarian law and to observe security conditions in various areas of the country. This operation, which will be under the authority of the Special Envoy of the Secretary- General, will depend upon civilian components whose functions Costa Rica considers to be very important. The preparation of an effective police force is vital for the maintenance of security in Sierra Leone, which is why the component designed to support such an effort is indispensable.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source

  3. “Secondly, Costa Rica supported the lifting of the sanctions imposed under resolution 1132 (1997) when conditions were appropriate. This demonstrated that sanctions have a specific application and that they should not be permanent. The change that was effected through the adoption of resolution 1171 (1998) serves to demonstrate that this mechanism can be used solely in order to punish those who fail to comply with the resolutions of the Council and threaten international peace and security.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source

  4. “We welcomed the report on the swift progress achieved by the Government of Sierra Leone in establishing constitutional order and all of the efforts made to promote national reconciliation. This case can serve as a model for many of the initiatives and activities that are under way. First, my country firmly believes in the importance of regional and subregional organizations. In this case, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has played a crucial role, and the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) continues to be the body entrusted with monitoring security and maintaining stability in Sierra Leone. My country supports all the initiatives designed to strengthen the links between the Security Council and regional and subregional organizations in all areas, as well as the establishment of direct and steady information channels.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source

  5. “Mr. Niehaus (Costa Rica) (interpretation from Spanish): This is the second time that my delegation has taken part in a meeting of the Security Council to establish a peacekeeping mission. We are particularly pleased to be approving this mission to Sierra Leone in view of the fact that that country, after confronting a chaotic situation, has embarked on the process of rehabilitation and reconstruction with the assistance of the international community. I take this opportunity to reiterate the importance Costa Rica attaches to the role played by the Council in the transition towards peace and in the peace-building process. We are particularly pleased, therefore, to note that this has been the orientation of the new missions we have approved this year. The people of Sierra Leone have come a long way since the military coup of 25 May 1997.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source

  6. “From this moment, which my delegation deems historic, it should be possible to say that, yes, the Security Council has a substantive policy of condemning test explosions of nuclear weapons as well as any other type of nuclear explosion, in accordance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. Given the serious and urgent nature of the situation and in accordance with the provisions of the draft resolution, we trust that in the very near future the Secretary-General will be able to inform us that India and Pakistan have initiated the process of implementing all the provisions set forth in the draft resolution we are going to adopt. For all these reasons Costa Rica has proudly sponsored the draft resolution before us.”

    1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source

  7. “In this connection, we would like to underscore the potential role of the Secretary-General. The text of the draft resolution we have before us today is realistic, sensible and balanced. It reflects a clear commitment on the part of this main organ of the United Nations to the maintenance of international peace and security, which, ultimately, is the Council's fundamental obligation. Costa Rica considers it is important to note that, while in the past, for reasons of global balance, the Council has not condemned the conducting of nuclear tests, this cannot be invoked as a precedent to justify not now adopting - above all, with a view to the future - a clear, forceful position against such actions, irrespective of where they take place or who is responsible for them.”

    1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source

  8. “On the pretext of maintaining their own national security, both countries have committed themselves to beginning a nuclear arms race which, beyond its effect on regional tensions, is a genuine threat to international peace and security. In this connection, Costa Rica would like to use this opportunity to issue a vehement and vigorous appeal to India and Pakistan to cease immediately the development of nuclear weapons and, as soon as possible, to accede unconditionally to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the Comprehensive N uclear-Test-Ban Treaty. Faithful to its commitment to the peaceful settlement of disputes, Costa Rica urges India and Pakistan to resolve all of their pending disputes, including the question of Kashmir, through dialogue and negotiation.”

    1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source

  9. “This constant policy of Costa Ricans has been applied with particular intensity to the question of nuclear weapons, which are an irrational instrument that threatens the existence of all of humanity and the world as we know it. In the case now unfortunately before the Security Council, we are facing the sad reality of two countries of the developing world which have pressing and urgent economic and social needs to take care of, but which are instead devoting their financial resources and the intelligence of their scientists to an objective that is senseless and shows a lack of commitment to the true values and principles of coexistence established in the Charter of the United Nations. This is no longer a bilateral territorial dispute. Now it goes much further.”

    1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source

  10. “My country has made disarmament more than just a foreign-policy objective. We have been a disarmed country for 50 years, and accordingly, on both the national and international levels, have maintained a constant, invariable policy in favour of disarmament of all kinds. On every occasion and in every forum we have expressed our rejection of the arms race in all its forms. In this regard, we have been firm in stating that the arms build-up is contrary to the modern world's objectives of peace, security and development. Time and again we have said that the economic resources that the world devotes to conventional and nuclear weapons should be redirected in order to promote genuine economic development and social equity for all peoples.”

    1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source

  11. “Mr. Niehaus (Costa Rica) (interpretation from Spanish): The delegation of Costa Rica is grateful for your decision, Mr. President, which has made it possible in a short period of time to have this open debate with the presence of the Secretary-General in order to consider and adopt a draft resolution consistent with the responsibilities of the Security Council for the maintenance of international peace and security. Costa Rica, a sponsor of the text before us, would like to express on this occasion its gratitude to the delegations of Japan, Sweden and Slovenia, whose active leadership was an essential factor in order for us today to be considering this draft resolution. In addition, we thank the other members of the Security Council who have once again given proof of their firm commitment to the cause of international peace.”

    1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source